outbox

Copies the latest Claude session JSONL log to the local PARA/DESK/outbox.

2|Updated Jul 5, 2018

Search Tags:#automation #claude #session #log #outbox #copy #heimdall

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npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/dotfiles --skill outbox-tnez

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: outbox
Source: https://github.com/tnez/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/dot-claude/skills/outbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/dotfiles --skill outbox-tnez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Copy the current Claude session's JSONL log to PARA/DESK/outbox for pickup on Heimdall, enabling easy archival and handoff at session end.

Core Features & Use Cases

Copy the most recent session log to the local outbox directory for transfer or pickup.
Automatically derive a date-based filename suffix or use a provided ARGUMENTS value to help organize logs.
Works as part of end-of-session workflows to preserve conversations for review or incident reporting.

Quick Start

Copy the current Claude session log to PARA/DESK/outbox for Heimdall pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions about outbox

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I copy Claude session logs to an outbox directory for archival?▼

The Skill copies the current Claude session JSONL log to the ~/PARA/DESK/outbox directory. It automatically finds the latest matching log file and uses either a provided suffix or a date-based name for the output file.

How does Heimdall pickup work with exported Claude session JSONL files?▼

Heimdall pickup works by retrieving Claude session JSONL logs placed in the ~/PARA/DESK/outbox directory. The Skill automates this handoff by locating the current session log and copying it there.

Do I need Bash and UNIX tools to export Claude conversation logs?▼

Yes, you need Bash and standard UNIX tools to export Claude conversation logs using this Skill. It relies on these standard utilities to locate and copy JSONL files from the ~/.claude/projects path structure.

Can I add a custom suffix to copied Claude session log filenames?▼

Yes, you can add a custom suffix to copied Claude session log filenames by passing it as an ARGUMENTS value. If no argument is provided, the Skill automatically defaults to using a date-based filename suffix.

What is the best way to preserve Claude conversations for end-of-session incident reporting?▼

The best way to preserve Claude conversations for incident reporting is to copy the JSONL session log to a dedicated outbox. This Skill automates that process by moving the latest log to ~/PARA/DESK/outbox for archival.