read

Parse .claude/journal.jsonl records and render recent entries newest first.

Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brewpirate/acme-frontier-ai --skill read-brewpirate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read
Source: https://github.com/brewpirate/acme-frontier-ai/tree/main/catalog/projects/field-notes/skills/read
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brewpirate/acme-frontier-ai --skill read-brewpirate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly recover what was done in a project by reading recent journal entries, so you do not have to hunt through old notes or session history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Review the latest entries by default, or ask for a larger recent window when you need broader context.
  • Filter journal history by entry type, time range, branch, outcome, origin, or keyword to find a specific moment in the work.
  • Use it to resume interrupted tasks, inspect delegated work, or audit what happened in a session.

Quick Start

Ask the read skill to show the latest journal entries for this project, or filter them by time, branch, type, or keyword as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about read

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review recent project journal entries to resume work?

To review recent project journal entries, retrieve the latest records from the .claude/journal.jsonl history log. The system parses these records, sorts them newest first, and renders populated fields with a count summary to instantly show what was done recently.

How can I filter session history by branch, time range, or keyword?

Filter session history by applying specific parameters to the journal retrieval process. You can narrow down entries by branch, time range, entry type, outcome, origin, or keyword search to find exact moments in the project work log.

Can I inspect delegated work or audit specific session history outcomes?

Yes, you can inspect delegated work or audit session history outcomes by filtering the journal entries. Query the history log by outcome or origin type to review what happened during a specific session and verify completed tasks.

What is the best way to recover context after an interrupted coding task?

The best way to recover context after an interrupted task is reading recent journal entries. By default, the system shows the latest records, but you can request a larger recent window for broader context to quickly resume work.

Do I need a specific file format to track and search project history logs?

You need the .claude/journal.jsonl file format to track and search project history logs. The system requires parsing these JSONL records to retrieve, sort, and render the recent session history entries accurately.

Why are my journal entries not showing up when I query recent session history?

Journal entries may not show up if the .claude/journal.jsonl file is empty or missing. The system requires populated JSONL records to parse, sort newest first, and render the history log with a count summary.