alive:capture-context

Capture and route external session content into bundles with metadata.

124|7|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-capture-context
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alive:capture-context
Source: https://github.com/alivecontext/alive/tree/main/plugins/alive/skills/capture-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-capture-context

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

External content arriving in a session—emails, transcripts, screenshots, documents, files, or in-session research—often gets lost or forgotten. This Skill ensures raw content is captured, stored, and routed to the correct bundle, with a structured path to derive tasks and insights in the stash.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect, classify, and store incoming content with proper metadata (type, source, date) and route it to the appropriate bundle.
  • Maintain an inbox scan mode for unrouted items when nothing obvious is present, enabling proactive capture and organization.
  • Generate structured summaries and stash insights during save to preserve context for future sessions.

Quick Start

Drop or paste content into the session and capture it to store it in a bundle's raw folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about alive:capture-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture and organize external emails and transcripts in a session?

To capture external emails and transcripts, this Skill classifies the incoming content, stores the raw data, and routes it to the appropriate bundle for organized retrieval and downstream task generation.

What is the best way to route screenshots and documents to a bundle?

The best way to route screenshots and documents is to drop or paste them into the session, where the Skill automatically detects the content type and routes it to the correct bundle's raw folder.

Can I generate structured summaries from raw in-session research?

Yes, you can generate structured summaries. The Skill preserves context by creating stash insights during the save process, ensuring research data remains accessible for future sessions.

How does inbox scan mode handle missing or unrouted session content?

Inbox scan mode handles missing content by proactively scanning for unrouted items when nothing obvious is present, enabling automatic capture and organization of external data into bundles.

Does capturing external content require frontmatter metadata for discovery?

Yes, frontatter-driven metadata is required. The Skill relies on this metadata during the routing process to ensure proper downstream discovery and preservation of the stored raw content.

What distinguishes bundle routing from simple file storage for session content?

Bundle routing distinguishes itself by actively classifying content types, generating stash insights, and using the walnut runtime bundle context to create structured paths for tasks, rather than just saving files.