alive:load-context

Load walnut briefs, resolve people, and surface actionable observations.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The human mentions a walnut to work on, asks about a specific venture/experiment/project, or wants to check status — not just explicit 'load X'. Load the brief pack (3 files), resolve the people involved, check the active bundle — then surface one observation and ask what to work on. Context loads in tiers: walnut and people are automatic, bundle depth is offered.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered loading: loads the core walnut brief to orient the agent and identify the involved people, current bundle, blockers, and context.
  • Automatic people resolution: discovers and loads relevant person Walnuts to surface recent activity and roles.
  • Bundle awareness: surfaces active bundle status and offers optional deep-load for detailed context.
  • Observations and prompts: generates a concrete observation and a prompt for the next action to guide work.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to load the current walnut's brief pack (3 files) and surface one initial observation.

Frequently Asked Questions about alive:load-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load context for a project brief and surface next steps?

To load context for a project brief, the skill loads the brief pack, resolves involved people, and checks the active bundle to surface one actionable observation guiding your next step.

What is the best way to check status on a venture or experiment using an AI assistant?

Checking status on a venture involves loading the brief pack, resolving people context, and checking the active bundle state to generate a concrete observation and next-action prompt.

How does tiered context loading work for project workflows?

Tiered context loading works by automatically loading the brief pack and people context first, then offering an optional deep-load for detailed bundle state to guide subsequent actions.

Do I need to explicitly request a brief pack to orient an AI assistant on my work?

You do not need to explicitly request a brief pack; simply mentioning a walnut, venture, experiment, or status check automatically triggers the context loading workflow.

Can I resolve people and bundle state together when checking project status?

Yes, you can resolve people and bundle state together; the workflow automatically discovers relevant person context and surfaces active bundle status alongside the brief pack.

What happens if the bundle deep-load is skipped during context loading?

If the bundle deep-load is skipped, the workflow applies clear fallbacks to surface an initial observation and prompt for the next action using the loaded brief pack and people context.