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find-session

Search local Claude Code JSONL transcripts to find and resume past sessions.

3|Updated Jul 30, 2023
Search Tags:#workflow#productivity#search#claude#history#session
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danielcopper/dotfiles --skill find-session-danielcopper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-session
Source: https://github.com/danielcopper/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/find-session
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danielcopper/dotfiles --skill find-session-danielcopper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the frustration of losing track of previous work sessions by allowing you to search through your Claude Code transcript history to find and resume specific conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Search: Quickly find sessions by searching for issue numbers, keywords, or topics within your local history.
  • Contextual Recovery: Provides the exact resume command for the correct session, including the relevant project directory.
  • Use Case: If you need to pick up work on a specific bug fix from last week, search for the issue number to identify the correct session ID and resume immediately.

Quick Start

Use the find-session skill to search for all past conversations related to the issue number 1234.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-session

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Claude Code session history for a specific issue number?▼

To search Claude Code session history for a specific issue number, this Skill scans local JSONL transcript files across your project directories to match the term and returns the corresponding session metadata and resume command.

Can I resume a previous Claude development conversation from the terminal?▼

Yes, you can resume a previous Claude development conversation by locating the correct session ID through transcript search, which provides the exact resume command and the relevant project directory for continuity.

What's the best way to find past work sessions across multiple project directories?▼

The best way to find past work sessions across multiple project directories is searching local JSONL transcript files by keywords or topics to retrieve matching session metadata and resume commands.

Does searching Claude transcripts require any external dependencies?▼

Searching Claude transcripts requires no external dependencies, as the Skill directly targets and parses local JSONL history files already generated by Claude Code in your environment.

Why can't I locate a specific bug fix session from last week in my history?▼

You cannot locate a specific bug fix session because you lack a targeted search mechanism for your history; this Skill resolves that by matching issue numbers or keywords within local transcripts to identify the exact session.

How do I get the correct resume command for a historical Claude session?▼

To get the correct resume command for a historical Claude session, search local transcripts by keyword or issue number, and the results will provide the exact command alongside the associated project directory context.

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