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in-start

Review restart context files and project documentation to summarize open and queued steel threads.

24|4|Updated Nov 15, 2023
Search Tags:#planning#context#ai coding#orientation#session start#steel thread
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matthewsinclair/intent --skill in-start
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: in-start
Source: https://github.com/matthewsinclair/intent/tree/main/intent/plugins/claude/skills/in-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matthewsinclair/intent --skill in-start

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures a clear understanding of the project's current state, ongoing tasks, and queued work before any coding begins, preventing misdirection and wasted effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Contextual Awareness: Automatically reads restart files and project documentation to grasp the project's history and rules.
  • Task Visibility: Reviews open and queued "Steel Threads" (features/tasks) to understand priorities.
  • Orientation Summary: Provides a concise overview of the project status and a suggested plan.
  • Use Case: Before starting a new coding session, you can run this Skill to get a quick summary of what was last worked on, what tasks are next, and what the overall project goals are.

Quick Start

Run the in-start skill to get an orientation overview of the current project status.

Frequently Asked Questions about in-start

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

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How do I orient an AI coding assistant before starting a new session?▼

To review open and queued tasks for project status, you need to identify and summarize open and queued steel threads. This task visibility provides a comprehensive overview of priorities and ongoing work before any new coding begins.

How do I review open and queued tasks for project status?▼

To review open and queued tasks for project status, you need to identify and summarize open and queued steel threads. This task visibility provides a comprehensive overview of priorities and ongoing work before any new coding begins.

Why does my AI coding session lose context from previous work?▼

To prevent wasted effort in AI coding, initiate a read-only orientation phase before commencing tasks. Reviewing project rules, history, and queued work ensures the AI has full context and a suggested plan, preventing misdirection.

What is the best way to prevent wasted effort when coding with AI?▼

To prevent wasted effort in AI coding, initiate a read-only orientation phase before commencing tasks. Reviewing project rules, history, and queued work ensures the AI has full context and a suggested plan, preventing misdirection.

Do I need restart context files to start an AI coding orientation?▼

Yes, restart context files are required to start an AI coding orientation. These files, along with project documentation, provide the necessary history and rules for the AI to grasp the project's current state and suggest a plan.

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