session-management

Monitor token usage, navigate historical sessions, and prune irrelevant context.

Updated Jan 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course --skill session-management-maplin-co
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Skill: session-management
Source: https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course/tree/main/.opencode/skill/session-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course --skill session-management-maplin-co

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of growing AI context windows, which can degrade performance and increase costs, by providing tools to manage, summarize, and prune session history effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Monitoring: Understand and react to context usage thresholds (70%, 85%, 95%).
  • Session Navigation: Discover, read, and search past sessions using list_sessions, read_session, and search_session.
  • Context Optimization: Employ strategies like summarizing and pruning to maintain efficient context.
  • Use Case: When working on a complex coding task that spans multiple days, use read_session to recall previous implementation details and summarize_session to quickly grasp the gist of older discussions before continuing.

Quick Start

Use the session-management skill to read the most recent previous session.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-management

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

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How do I manage AI context window growth to prevent performance degradation?

Manage AI context window growth by monitoring token usage thresholds and proactively pruning irrelevant session history. This Skill provides tools to summarize and optimize context, maintaining performance and controlling costs during complex, long-running tasks.

How can I recall previous AI session details for a multi-day coding task?

Recall previous AI session details for multi-day tasks using session navigation tools. You can discover past sessions with `list_sessions`, read specific histories with `read_session`, and search older discussions with `search_session` to quickly grasp previous implementation details.

When should I start pruning context to optimize AI agent performance?

Start pruning context to optimize AI agent performance when token usage reaches critical thresholds like 70%, 85%, or 95%. Employing summarization strategies at these points helps maintain efficient context and prevents escalating costs.

Does this session management approach work for long-running complex workflows?

Yes, this session management approach is specifically applicable to long-running or complex workflows where maintaining performance is critical. It satisfies requirements for efficient context transfer and proactive context pruning strategies.

What is the best way to summarize older AI discussions before continuing work?

The best way to summarize older AI discussions is by using the built-in `summarize_session` tool. This allows you to quickly grasp the gist of previous sessions and maintain an efficient context before continuing your work.

Are there limitations to using proactive context pruning strategies?

A limitation of proactive context pruning strategies is the risk of removing relevant information needed for future tasks. However, employing session summarization alongside pruning mitigates this by preserving the core context and implementation details.