orient

Orient sessions by loading the work-unit graph and enabling methodology guidance.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork --skill orient-tesserine
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Skill: orient
Source: https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork/tree/main/skills/orient
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork --skill orient-tesserine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Groundwork projects require a persistent, unified orientation to ensure consistent progress, avoid drift, and keep documentation flowing across sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified orientation across sessions, tasks, and work-units to maintain a single cognitive map.
  • Always-on documentation discipline that captures context, decisions, and rationale as work advances.
  • Guidance during session start, task initiation, and mid-task moments to keep teams aligned and informed.

Quick Start

Orient yourself to the current session by loading the work-unit graph and enabling the connected methodology guidance for ongoing task execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about orient

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

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How do I maintain project documentation discipline across multiple sessions?

To maintain documentation discipline across sessions, you need a unified orientation method that coordinates context capture, decisions, and rationale as work advances. This prevents project drift and keeps teams aligned.

What is a work-unit graph and how does it help with session management?

A work-unit graph maps interconnected tasks within a project, providing a single cognitive map for session management. Loading this graph at session start ensures task execution aligns with project methodology and governance rules.

How do I align my project workflow with governance rules during task initiation?

Align project workflow with governance rules by applying unified orientation guidance during task initiation and mid-task contexts. This activates the connected methodology system to ensure actions comply with established governance frameworks.

When should I apply unified orientation to avoid project drift?

Apply unified orientation during session start, task initiation, and mid-task moments to avoid project drift. These critical checkpoints ensure teams maintain a consistent cognitive map and keep documentation flowing.

Does unified methodology orientation work in any environment or does it require specific groundwork setup?

Unified methodology orientation requires a Groundwork-equipped environment to function properly. The system depends on the underlying work-unit graph and connected governance infrastructure to deliver session alignment and documentation discipline.