alive-history

Search past session context across squirrel entries, logs, and stash.

124|7|Updated Feb 19, 2026

Search Tags:#context #logs #search #history #session-history #walnut #squirrel

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-history

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alive-history
Source: https://github.com/alivecontext/alive/tree/main/hermes/hermes-skills/alive-history
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-history

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This history tool helps you quickly locate and understand past session context across squirrels, logs, and stash to explain decisions and outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search past session context: query .alive/_squirrels/*.yaml (session metadata, stash, recovery state) to locate relevant walnut histories.
Review decisions and narratives: read _kernel/log.md for decisions, narratives, and signed entries.
Inspect stash for context items: examine .alive/stash.json to see un-routed items from sessions.
Filters and scope: filter results by walnut, topic, person, or timeframe to focus the view.
Use cases: audit a walnut’s history, trace how a topic evolved across sessions, or summarize decisions over a date range.

Quick Start

Ask ALIVE to show recent session history for a walnut by date or topic.

Frequently Asked Questions about alive-history

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I trace past session history for a specific topic or walnut?▼

To trace past session history, query squirrel entries, kernel logs, and stash items by walnut, topic, or timeframe. This returns a structured summary with dates, narratives, and un-routed context items for instant review.

What is the best way to search session logs and narratives by date range?▼

Searching session logs by date range involves reading the _kernel/log.md file and applying timeframe filters. This isolates specific decisions and signed entries, delivering focused context-rich results without overload.

Can I filter past session context by person or walnut?▼

Yes, you can filter past session context by person, walnut, or topic. The tool applies these scope filters to squirrel metadata and stash items, returning targeted summaries for precise auditing.

How does querying squirrel history help audit past decisions?▼

Querying squirrel history audits past decisions by reading .alive/_squirrels/*.yaml files for session metadata and recovery state. It explains outcomes by correlating logged narratives with un-routed stash items.

Are there limitations when searching large volumes of session logs?▼

When searching large volumes of session logs, the tool applies overload protection to manage results. This prevents excessive data return during broad queries across squirrels, stash, and kernel logs.