nav-start

Loads Navigator documentation and restores context markers for development sessions.

196|11|Updated Oct 10, 2025

Search Tags:#project management #developer workflow #session management #AI efficiency #telemetry #start session #context loading

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npx skills add https://github.com/alekspetrov/navigator --skill nav-start

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Skill: nav-start
Source: https://github.com/alekspetrov/navigator/tree/main/skills/nav-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alekspetrov/navigator --skill nav-start

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Starting an AI development session often involves manually loading relevant documentation and remembering previous context. This skill automates the session setup, ensuring you begin with an optimized and informed environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Context Loading: Loads the Navigator documentation navigator (DEVELOPMENT-README.md) and automatically detects and offers to load active context markers from previous sessions.
Real-time Session Statistics: Integrates with OpenTelemetry to display actual token usage, cache performance, session cost, and active time, providing transparent efficiency metrics.
Project Management Integration: Checks configured PM tools (Linear, GitHub) for assigned tasks, helping you prioritize your work.
Use Case: At the start of your day, simply say "Start my session." The skill will load your core docs, offer to restore your last saved context, and show you your current tasks and efficiency metrics.

Quick Start

Example: Begin your development session

"Start my session"

Frequently Asked Questions about nav-start

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate loading documentation and context when starting a development session?▼

Session automation loads your core documentation and restores previous context markers automatically. The skill initializes your environment on command, surfacing active task focus and eliminating manual setup steps so you begin with full project context.

Can I integrate project management tools like Linear or GitHub with my AI session startup?▼

Yes. The skill checks configured PM tools for assigned tasks during session initialization. It parses PM tool and task prefix configuration, retrieves your current work items, and displays them alongside session metrics for immediate prioritization.

What telemetry and efficiency metrics are tracked during an AI development session?▼

Session telemetry integrates OpenTelemetry to display token usage, cache performance, session cost, and active time. These transparency metrics help you monitor AI efficiency and resource consumption throughout your development work.

How does context restoration work when resuming development after a break?▼

The skill detects and offers to load active context markers saved from previous sessions. Context restoration retrieves your last saved markers, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off without manually reloading documentation or task state.

What happens during session initialization and version verification?▼

Initialization verifies the skill version and environment setup, loads the Navigator documentation, parses your configuration, and retrieves active task data. Version checking ensures compatibility before loading dependencies and displaying your current session status.

Do I need specific configuration to connect my PM tool during session startup?▼

Yes. Session setup requires PM tool and task prefix configuration. The skill parses these settings during initialization to automatically retrieve assigned tasks from Linear, GitHub, or your configured PM tool on each session start.