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Summarize project state from .claude/progress.md and context.md files.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
Search Tags:#context management#product lifecycle#project resume#progress log#state detection#recommend next step
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jnlanahan/Product-Agents-and-Skills --skill resume-jnlanahan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: resume
Source: https://github.com/jnlanahan/Product-Agents-and-Skills/tree/main/skills/0-Resume
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jnlanahan/Product-Agents-and-Skills --skill resume-jnlanahan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of picking up a complex project without re-reading everything from scratch, so you can quickly understand where you are and what to do next.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recent progress recap: Reads the last entries from .claude/progress.md to determine the most recent work, open threads, and produced artifacts.
  • State-driven orientation: Calls project-state-detector to summarize the current MODE, maturity, and recommended next action.
  • Stale artifact warning: Flags .claude/ artifacts that appear old relative to recent activity to prevent acting on outdated context.

Quick Start

Run the resume skill at the start of a new chat on this project and ask for a short status and recommended next step.

Frequently Asked Questions about resume

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly restore project context and resume work without reading old logs?▼

The Skill restores project continuity by reading `.claude/progress.md` and optional `.claude/context.md`, generating a 5–10 line read-only orientation summary to help you pick up complex projects in under 30 seconds.

Can I get a recommended next step for my project based on recent progress logs?▼

Yes, the Skill invokes `project-state-detector` to compute the project's current MODE and maturity from your progress logs, providing a recommended next action within the orientation summary.

Do I need specific files in the `.claude` directory to reorient to my project state?▼

Yes, you need existing `.claude/progress.md` and optional `.claude/context.md` artifacts in your project directory for the Skill to summarize the current state and compute the recommended next action.

What is the best way to prevent acting on stale context artifacts during project lifecycle management?▼

The best way to prevent acting on stale context is using state detection to flag `.claude/` artifacts that appear old relative to recent activity, warning you before proceeding with outdated project information.

Does generating a project status summary modify my existing progress files?▼

No, generating a project status summary produces a 5–10 line read-only orientation without modifying files, ensuring your `.claude/progress.md` and `.claude/context.md` artifacts remain completely unchanged.

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