recall

Retrieve distilled context and rules from past sessions via cm and cass commands.

44|5|Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mburdo/knowledge_and_vibes --skill recall-mburdo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: recall
Source: https://github.com/Mburdo/knowledge_and_vibes/tree/main/.claude/skills/recall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mburdo/knowledge_and_vibes --skill recall-mburdo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve context, rules, and anti-patterns from past sessions to inform current work, reducing rework and enabling faster, safer decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Distilled context retrieval from prior sessions to guide implementation decisions.
  • Surface patterns and anti-patterns to accelerate learning and avoid repeating mistakes.
  • Seamless integration with cm and cass workflows to fetch, review, and apply history during AI-assisted development.
  • Use Case: When starting a non-trivial task or when the user asks for what we know from prior work.

Quick Start

Describe your task and let recall fetch relevant context from past sessions before implementing.

Frequently Asked Questions about recall

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve context from past sessions to inform current AI-assisted development?

You retrieve past session context by triggering recall, which fetches distilled rules and anti-patterns from prior work to guide current implementation decisions. It extracts relevant session history to reduce rework and enable safer, faster choices.

What is the best way to apply anti-patterns and past solutions during a new coding task?

The best way to apply past solutions is to surface patterns and anti-patterns from session history before implementing new work. This accelerates learning and helps you avoid repeating previous mistakes by reviewing distilled context from prior sessions.

How does memory retrieval work with cm context and cass commands?

Memory retrieval works through deterministic cm context and cass commands that fetch and review session history during AI-assisted development. It returns distilled context from past sessions for immediate reuse in your current workflow.

When do I need to fetch session history before starting a software engineering task?

You need to fetch session history when starting a non-trivial task or when you need to recall what is known from prior work. Retrieving past context before implementing reduces rework and ensures faster, safer development decisions.

Can I use recall to find specific rules and patterns from prior development sessions?

Yes, you can use recall to find specific rules and patterns by searching through prior session histories. It applies deterministic memory retrieval to surface relevant anti-patterns and solutions, returning distilled context for immediate reuse.