agent-startup-context-gate

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents work from starting in the wrong repository or against stale context by verifying location identity, reading governing instructions, and separating verified facts from assumptions and missing information.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Repository identity checks: Confirms the working directory matches the intended project using signals like git remote, README identity, landmarks, and recent history.
• Safe startup workflow: Reads instruction files and canonical status docs before any code changes, helping avoid expensive mistakes.
• Fact-aware reporting: Produces a startup context report that clearly distinguishes facts, assumptions, and missing information.
• Use case: Start any coding task in a repo, resume after compaction or interruption, or validate that a path is truly the target project before modifying files.

Quick Start

Use the agent-startup-context-gate skill to verify this repository identity and report the verified context before doing any work.