pavilio-session-start

Loads project context and routes sessions into build or non-build workflows.

Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gmotyl/pavilio --skill pavilio-session-start-gmotyl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: pavilio-session-start
Source: https://github.com/gmotyl/pavilio/tree/main/skills/pavilio-session-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gmotyl/pavilio --skill pavilio-session-start-gmotyl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Resuming work on a project requires manually reloading progress notes, project rules, and in-progress plans, and it is easy to jump into code edits without a design step or to force simple questions through a heavy planning process. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Context Loading: Reads the latest progress file, PROJECT.md, CONTEXT.md, and ADR titles, then derives active work from un-archived OpenSpec change directories. - Intent Classification: Routes build work (features, bugfixes, refactors) into a design-first workflow via pavilio-grill, while questions, meeting prep, and reviews are answered directly with no planning overhead. - Session Notebook: Opens a dated progress file for the session and renames any wip placeholder to the real theme as soon as it is known. - Use Case: Say "resume work on the dashboard project" and the skill loads the project's resume card, shows the in-progress change and its next unchecked task, and asks whether to continue or start something new. ## Quick Start Say "resume work on my project" or run /pavilio-session-start with a project name to load context and pick up where the last session left off.

Frequently Asked Questions about pavilio-session-start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resume work on a project with an AI coding agent?▼

Run /pavilio-session-start with the project name, or just say "resume". The skill loads the latest progress file, PROJECT.md, and any un-archived OpenSpec change directories, then shows the in-progress change and its next task.

How does session start decide between planning and answering directly?▼

It classifies intent into two lanes: build work (features, bugfixes, refactors) enters a design-first workflow via pavilio-grill, while questions, meeting prep, note-digging, and reviews are answered directly with no planning step.

What is the fast-entry form of pavilio-session-start?▼

Passing a task description after the project name skips the progress summary and goes straight at the task. Build tasks enter the design step immediately; questions are answered directly in the non-build lane.

Does pavilio-session-start require the context-mode MCP?▼

Yes, codebase exploration is expected to use the context-mode MCP tools (ctx_search, ctx_execute) instead of ls or find. If it is not installed, the skill prompts the user to install it and run /context-mode:ctx-doctor.

Why must a wip progress file be renamed during the session?▼

A wip slug is a placeholder meaning the session theme is unknown. Once the first real decision or task is confirmed, the file must be renamed to a kebab-case theme slug using git mv so the session record stays meaningful.