os-start

Loads project briefing and next steps for AI sessions, selecting from saved projects or portfolio items.

4|Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simonconway1979/os-intelligence --skill os-start
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: os-start
Source: https://github.com/simonconway1979/os-intelligence/tree/main/.claude/skills/os-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simonconway1979/os-intelligence --skill os-start

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OS-Start removes the friction of re-explaining your project and re-deriving what to do next at the beginning of each AI session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Loads the correct project briefing: Presents a compact, up-to-date view of recent work and next steps so you can continue immediately.
  • Guides you to the right project flow: Selects an active project or portfolio item, including a one-time welcome-back for projects marked as pending.
  • Detects missing or stale context: Surfaces whether current-state is missing or outdated and offers sensible fallbacks from session memory.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to run /os-start to choose your project (or portfolio item) and receive a briefing that’s ready for action.

Frequently Asked Questions about os-start

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

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How do I load the right project context when starting a new AI session?

To load the right project context when starting a new AI session, you can trigger a session briefing that retrieves your active project briefing and next steps. This eliminates the friction of manually re-explaining recent work to the AI.

How do I select an active project or portfolio item for product planning?

You can select an active project or portfolio item for product planning by rendering a deterministic project selection menu. This menu resolves your selection and directs the workflow into the correct project flow, including welcome-back flows for pending items.

What happens if my current-state context is missing or stale during session loading?

When your current-state context is missing or stale during session loading, the system detects the outdated information. It then surfaces this status and offers sensible fallbacks pulled from session memory to ensure you still receive an actionable briefing.

Can I use context loading to track portfolio items across multiple product projects?

Yes, you can use context loading to track portfolio items across multiple product projects. The system handles selecting a specific portfolio item, reads the relevant project state, and formats the briefing output so you can resume work immediately.

How do I get a session briefing for my next product planning steps?

You get a session briefing for your next product planning steps by triggering the session start command. The system targets your specific session ID, writes the current context, and outputs a formatted briefing ready for action.

Do I need a specific project file format to generate an AI session briefing?

To generate an AI session briefing, you need a projects.md file to enable deterministic menu rendering for project selection. This file allows the system to resolve your chosen project and load the corresponding current-state or fallback context.