orient

Load project context, refresh data, scan work items, and present a briefing.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet --skill orient-orenmagid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: orient
Source: https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet/tree/main/templates/skills/orient
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet --skill orient-orenmagid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orients a Claude Code session by loading project state, syncing data, scanning work items, and surfacing a concise briefing to start every session with context and focus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Loads project context from CLAUDE.md, system-status.md, and enforcement patterns to form a reliable base.
  • Orchestrates phase-driven workflows via phases/ files, enabling consistent onboarding and session planning.
  • Activates cabinet lenses and deferred triggers to surface attention items and next steps for efficient collaboration.

Quick Start

Begin a new orientation with /orient to load context, refresh data, and present the briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about orient

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a project briefing at the start of a Claude Code session?

A session briefing loads project context from CLAUDE.md and system-status.md, scans work items, and presents a concise orientation summary to start every session with focus.

What is phase-driven workflow orchestration for Claude Code sessions?

Phase-driven workflow orchestration uses phases/ files to structure session onboarding and planning, enabling consistent, repeatable context loading and task sequencing across new or ongoing sessions.

Can I maintain memory context across multiple Claude Code sessions?

Yes, memory-backed session briefing applies to both new and ongoing Claude Code sessions, preserving project state and context across runs for repeatable orientation.

How do I set up session orientation using project context files?

Session orientation loads enforcement patterns, CLAUDE.md, and system-status.md as a reliable base, then activates cabinet lenses and deferred triggers to surface attention items and next steps.

What's the best way to surface work items and next steps when starting a coding session?

Scanning work items and activating cabinet lenses with deferred triggers surfaces attention items and next steps, presenting them in a concise briefing for efficient collaboration at session start.

Does session briefing work with ongoing Claude Code sessions or only new ones?

Session briefing applies to both new and ongoing Claude Code sessions, using health checks and presentation rules to control context loading and maintain consistent orientation across runs.