auto-capture

Capture ACT NOW decisions and session summaries into Open Brain.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi --skill auto-capture-greyborne
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-capture
Source: https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi/tree/main/skills/auto-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi --skill auto-capture-greyborne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents high-value next actions and decisions from getting lost when a work session, brainstorm, or review ends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-of-session capture protocol: Treats session close as the moment to store actionable outputs in Open Brain rather than relying on memory.
  • ACT NOW item preservation: Captures each ACT NOW item as its own self-contained thought with why it matters and concrete next actions.
  • Session summary recording: Writes one concise summary covering what happened, main themes, and where fuller context lives.
  • Duplicate and noise avoidance: Uses available Open Brain search tools (when present) to skip obvious duplicates and avoids transcript noise, parked/killed items.

Quick Start

Install auto-capture by copying SKILL.md into your AI client’s reusable skills location, then end a short session that produces clear ACT NOW items to verify it saves both the items and the session summary to Open Brain.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically capture next actions when a work session ends?

To automatically capture next actions when a session ends, you can use an end-of-session capture protocol that detects conversation closures and stores ACT NOW decisions as structured thoughts in Open Brain.

How do I prevent brainstorm summary loss without relying on manual memory?

Preventing brainstorm summary loss requires a session-close trigger that writes concise summaries of main themes and actionable outputs directly into Open Brain, bypassing manual memory.

How does deduplication work when saving session summaries to Open Brain?

Deduplication works by using available Open Brain search tools to scan existing thoughts before saving, skipping obvious duplicates and avoiding transcript noise like parked or killed items.

Can I use this capture protocol for Panning for Gold evaluation runs?

Yes, you can use this capture protocol for Panning for Gold evaluation runs, as it is designed for work-session wrap-ups and reviews where valuable outputs need long-term persistence.

What do I need to set up before capturing session-level summaries into Open Brain?

Before capturing session-level summaries, you need an AI client with a reusable skills location and access to Open Brain capture and search tools like capture_thought and search_thoughts.

Why are my ACT NOW decisions not saving as self-contained thoughts?

ACT NOW decisions may not save properly if the session-close trigger fails to detect the conversation ending, preventing each item from capturing its context and concrete next actions individually.