retrospect

Document session successes, failures, and improvements in a Markdown file.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tagty/taskflow --skill retrospect-tagty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: retrospect
Source: https://github.com/tagty/taskflow/tree/main/.claude/skills/retrospect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tagty/taskflow --skill retrospect-tagty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you systematically capture insights and improvements from your sessions, fostering continuous learning and pattern recognition.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Learning Capture: Organizes reflections into successes, failures, and actionable improvements.
  • Pattern Accumulation: Builds a knowledge base of what works and what doesn't for future reference.
  • Use Case: After a challenging coding session, use this Skill to document which approaches were effective, which led to bugs, and how to optimize your process for the next session.

Quick Start

Use the retrospect skill to record your learnings from today's session in learnings.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about retrospect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document session learnings in a structured Markdown format?

To document session learnings in Markdown, you record successes, failures, and future improvements by appending entries to a specified file, creating it if it does not exist. This accumulates patterns for future reference.

What is the best way to record coding session reflections for continuous improvement?

Recording coding session reflections involves documenting which approaches were effective and which led to bugs. This structured capture facilitates continuous learning and process optimization for individual or team sessions.

Can I use a retrospective approach to build a knowledge base of patterns?

Yes, using a retrospective approach builds a knowledge base of patterns by accumulating structured entries of what works and what doesn't. This facilitates continuous learning and process optimization over time.

Does this session review process work without external dependencies?

Yes, the session review process works without external dependencies. It requires only appending entries to a specified Markdown file, automatically creating the file if it does not already exist.

What are the limitations of using Markdown files for retrospective documentation?

Using Markdown files for retrospective documentation limits structured querying and relies on manual organization. It accumulates patterns as text entries without built-in data validation or automated analytical capabilities.

How do I structure a learning capture entry for future process optimization?

To structure a learning capture entry for process optimization, you organize reflections into three sections: successes, failures, and actionable improvements. This structured Markdown format ensures systematic pattern accumulation.