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trellis-start

Initializes Trellis development sessions by loading context, git status, and task routing.

1|Updated Jan 22, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#git status#AI coding#workflow routing#trellis#developer context#session initialization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaplumeX/Milesto --skill trellis-start-maplumex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trellis-start
Source: https://github.com/MaplumeX/Milesto/tree/main/.agents/skills/trellis-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaplumeX/Milesto --skill trellis-start-maplumex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Starting or resuming a coding session without project context wastes time and leads to inconsistent decisions. This Skill restores full session context—developer identity, git status, active tasks, and project guidelines—so work continues coherently. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Session Context Loading: Runs get_context.py to retrieve identity, git status, current task, active tasks, and journal location from the .trellis/ directory. - Workflow Phase Overview: Loads the phase index, skill routing table, and DO-NOT-skip rules to keep development aligned with the Trellis workflow. - Task Classification & Routing: Decides the next action based on task state—routing to brainstorm, direct edit, or a specific workflow phase step. - Use Case: You return to a project after a week away. Run this Skill to reload your active task, check whether a prd.md exists, and get routed to the correct next phase step automatically. ## Quick Start Start my Trellis development session and tell me what task I should work on next.

Frequently Asked Questions about trellis-start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a Trellis-managed coding session?▼

Run the trellis-start skill, which executes get_context.py to load your identity, git status, current task, and active tasks. It then loads the workflow phase overview and routes you to the correct next action based on task state.

How to resume work on an active task in Trellis?▼

The session start flow checks your task directory for a prd.md file. If one exists, it loads Phase 2 step 2.1 details; if not, it routes you to the trellis-brainstorm skill to clarify requirements first.

What happens if there is no active task when starting a session?▼

With no active task, multi-step work described by the user triggers the trellis-brainstorm skill to clarify requirements, followed by task creation via task.py create. Simple one-off questions or trivial edits are answered directly without creating a task.

Does trellis-start require any external dependencies?▼

It requires Python 3 to run the get_context.py script located in .trellis/scripts/. No third-party packages are declared; the skill relies on the existing .trellis/ directory structure and its workflow files.

When should I skip the Trellis session start workflow?▼

Skip it for simple one-off questions or trivial edits that do not need project context. The workflow is designed for multi-step development work where task state, guidelines, and phase routing matter.

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