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skill-cleanup

Removes transient session-fetched skills from ~/.claude/skills/ using the .session-skills manifest.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
Search Tags:#skills#claude#cleanup#manifest#session
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lamb92009/claude-skills --skill skill-cleanup-lamb92009
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-cleanup
Source: https://github.com/lamb92009/claude-skills/tree/main/skill-cleanup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lamb92009/claude-skills --skill skill-cleanup-lamb92009

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Removes session-fetched skills from ~/.claude/skills/ using the .session-skills manifest, keeping the directory lean between sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validate presence of the manifest and report when missing.
  • Read the manifest to determine which skills were loaded this session.
  • Remove each listed skill directory from ~/.claude/skills/, ensuring permanent residents are never deleted.
  • Remove the manifest after cleanup to restore a lean baseline for the next session.
  • Confirm the resulting skill directory state and report changes.

Quick Start

Run the skill-cleanup command after a session to remove all transient skills and restore the lean baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-cleanup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I clean up transient skills from my Claude session cache?▼

To clean up transient skills from your Claude session cache, you can use a cleanup tool that reads the .session-skills manifest to identify and safely remove session-fetched skill directories from ~/.claude/skills/.

What is a .session-skills manifest used for in skill management?▼

A .session-skills manifest is used to track which skills were loaded during a specific session. It serves as a reference list to determine exactly which transient skill directories need to be removed during cleanup.

How do I remove temporary skills without deleting my permanent ones?▼

To remove temporary skills without deleting permanent ones, the cleanup process parses the session manifest and strictly targets only the listed directories, ensuring permanent resident skills in ~/.claude/skills/ are preserved.

When should I run a session skill cleanup on my Claude environment?▼

You should run a session skill cleanup after a session ends to remove all transient skills and restore a lean baseline state for the next session, keeping the skill directory uncluttered.

What happens if the .session-skills manifest is missing during cleanup?▼

If the .session-skills manifest is missing during cleanup, the process validates its presence and will report that it is missing, preventing the accidental deletion of directories without a tracking reference.

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