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Load the most recent handoff-*.md file and verify git branch and working directory.

24|59|Updated Aug 28, 2015
Search Tags:#handoff#context-loading#file-loading#kickstart#session-restoration#git-check#environment-verification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mParticle/mparticle-web-sdk --skill kickstart-mparticle
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kickstart
Source: https://github.com/mParticle/mparticle-web-sdk/tree/main/.claude/skills/kickstart
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mParticle/mparticle-web-sdk --skill kickstart-mparticle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Initialize a new session from a handoff document by loading the handoff, restoring context, and verifying the environment to minimize setup friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load the most recent handoff-*.md file in the current directory and parse session metadata, prompt, instructions, relevant files, and git context.
  • Verify environment by checking working directory and git branch, and present warnings if mismatches occur.
  • Load referenced context files and present a concise initialization summary to enable seamless session resumption.
  • Companion to /handoff for a complete context handoff workflow.

Quick Start

Run the kickstart command to initialize a new session from the most recent handoff-*.md in the current directory and verify environment before loading referenced files.

Frequently Asked Questions about kickstart

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I restore a development session from a handoff document?▼

Run the kickstart command in your working directory to automatically parse the most recent handoff-*.md file, load referenced context files, and verify the git branch before resuming work.

What is session restoration in a software engineering workflow?▼

Session restoration loads a handoff document to retrieve previous context metadata, relevant files, and git status, ensuring a new session initializes exactly where the previous one left off.

How do I load context files referenced in a markdown handoff?▼

Initialize the session from a handoff document to automatically parse @file references and load the specified assets into the current development environment.

Does environment verification check my git branch and working directory?▼

Yes, environment verification checks the working directory and git branch against the handoff file's session metadata, presenting warnings if any mismatches occur during initialization.

Can I use handoff context to resume work across different development workflows?▼

Yes, handoff context restoration is applicable across development workflows, using the handoff file to guide session restoration, file loading, and environment verification regardless of project specifics.

What happens if my working directory does not match the handoff metadata?▼

If the working directory or git branch does not match the handoff metadata, the environment verification process presents warnings, allowing you to address mismatches before loading referenced context.

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