session-recap

Generate a session recap and save it to a timestamped Markdown file.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill session-recap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: session-recap
Source: https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills/tree/main/.claude-plugin/skills/session-recap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill session-recap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill makes it effortless to capture a concise, token-efficient summary of your current session and store it for future reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured recap generation: summarizes tasks completed, key decisions, learnings, and pending items.
  • Per-session artifact: saves the recap to a timestamped file and optionally opens it in Zed for quick review.
  • Bridge to personal evolution: optionally triggers lesson capture workflows for continuous improvement.

Quick Start

Ask to recap the current session, for example: recap this session. The skill will generate a token-efficient recap, save it to ~/Documents/session-recaptures/YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md, and open it in Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-recap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically summarize a session and save it to a markdown file?

To automatically summarize a session and save it to a markdown file, you can trigger this skill to generate a token-efficient recap of tasks, decisions, and pending items, writing the output directly to a timestamped file in your Documents folder.

What is the best way to capture key decisions and pending items from an ongoing conversation?

The best way to capture key decisions and pending items from an ongoing conversation is to generate a structured recap. This skill extracts tasks completed, learnings, and decisions, saving them as a concise markdown artifact for future reference.

Does the session recap workflow require any specific text editor to view the output?

The session recap workflow does not strictly require a specific text editor, but it is designed to automatically open the generated timestamped markdown file in Zed for quick review after saving it to your local Documents directory.

Can I use this to create token-efficient summaries for long work meetings?

Yes, you can use this to create token-efficient summaries for long work meetings. It automatically processes the current session context to extract core tasks, decisions, and pending items without consuming excessive context window tokens.

How do I start the recap generation process for my current session?

To start the recap generation process for your current session, simply ask it to recap the session. The skill will then automatically generate the summary and save it to ~/Documents/session-recaps/YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md.

What is the file naming convention used when saving session recaps?

The file naming convention used when saving session recaps is a timestamp format: YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md. This ensures each session artifact is uniquely named and chronologically sorted within your session-recaps directory.