context-prime

Load structured project context from README, docs, plans, and git state.

2|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kscius/KS-Cursor-Orchestrator --skill context-prime-kscius
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: context-prime
Source: https://github.com/kscius/KS-Cursor-Orchestrator/tree/main/skills/context-prime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kscius/KS-Cursor-Orchestrator --skill context-prime-kscius

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill loads structured project context at session start from README, docs, plans, git state, and memory MCPs, providing fast orientation on known projects and smoother resumption after gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read project identity from README and configuration files (README.md, package.json/pyproject.toml/Cargo.toml/go.mod) to determine project name, language, and tooling.
  • Load recent decisions, docs, and plan state from docs/, .cursor/plans/, and CHANGELOG to surface current context.
  • Emit a concise, structured context summary suitable for downstream tasks and memory layers.

Quick Start

Invoke this skill at session start on a known project to load its structured context.

Frequently Asked Questions about context-prime

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I orient on a project at session start?

To orient on a project at session start, this skill loads structured context from README, configuration files, docs, and git state to provide a concise summary of the project's current state.

What is the best way to load project context when resuming work after a gap?

Loading project context when resuming work after a gap is handled by reading recent decisions, plan states, and changelogs to emit a structured summary for downstream tasks and memory layers.

How do I load workflow and memory state from a known repository?

Loading workflow and memory state from a known repository involves scanning specific files like README.md, package.json, and .cursor/plans/workflow_state.md, alongside memory MCPs, to surface current context.

Can I use this skill with Python, Rust, or Go projects?

Yes, you can use this skill with Python, Rust, or Go projects because it reads project identity and tooling from configuration files like pyproject.toml, Cargo.toml, and go.mod.

Does this context priming skill work without external dependencies?

Yes, this context priming skill works without external dependencies because it operates by reading existing project files and emitting a structured context summary for downstream tools.

Why does the context summary not include my recent git changes?

The context summary should include recent git changes by checking recent modifications during the scan; if missing, ensure your repository has recent commits and documentation available for the skill to scan.