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penny-reflection

Guide self-reflection interviews and write dated Markdown journal entries.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
Search Tags:#memory#journaling#self-awareness#conversation#reflection#penny
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-reflection
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: penny-reflection
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/penny-reflection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-reflection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Penny reflections provide a structured, gentle framework for honest self-reflection and automatic journal capture, turning introspection into a consistent practice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided, therapy-inspired interview prompts designed to surface thoughts and patterns without judgment.
  • Journal integration that records reflections into a structured Markdown file with timestamps and links.
  • Quick Capture mode for rapid thought capture that appends ideas to the journal for later reflection.

Quick Start

Invoke the penny-reflection skill with optional arguments to start a guided Wednesday reflection or pass text to quickly capture thoughts.

Frequently Asked Questions about penny-reflection

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture quick thoughts into a journal without a full reflection session?▼

Quick thought capture works by passing your text as arguments to trigger Quick Capture mode, which appends ideas directly to your journal for later reflection.

What is guided self-reflection and how does it surface behavioral patterns?▼

Guided self-reflection uses therapy-inspired interview prompts to ask non-judgmental questions, helping you surface underlying thoughts and behavioral patterns for your journal.

How do I automate journaling to save reflections into a structured file?▼

Automated journaling records your reflection conversations into a dated Markdown file with timestamps and automatically updates the journal link for structured access.

Can I use conversation-based journaling for weekly check-ins?▼

Weekly check-ins are supported through a default Wednesday invocation, allowing you to conduct natural interview-style reflection sessions on a consistent schedule.

Does the reflection journal require any external dependencies?▼

The reflection journal requires no external dependencies, operating entirely by loading internal profile and date helpers to conduct interviews and write Markdown files.

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