session-start

Load CLAUDE.md and handoff documents to initialize a new session.

3|2|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fluxforgeai/ARTEMIS --skill session-start-fluxforgeai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-start
Source: https://github.com/fluxforgeai/ARTEMIS/tree/main/.claude/skills/session-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fluxforgeai/ARTEMIS --skill session-start-fluxforgeai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It streamlines starting a new project session by loading the required CLAUDE.md context and the session handoff, ensuring the assistant launches with full situational awareness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context loading: automatically load CLAUDE.md, handoff, and session docs to orient the assistant.
  • Greeting generation: craft a tailored welcome message using project context and user info.
  • Environment profiling & planning: optionally run environment checks and surface actionable insights for workflow setup.
  • Plan/workflow awareness: detect active plans or findings trackers to inform the initial conversation.

Quick Start

Start a new session by loading CLAUDE.md and the handoff, then greet the user with a context-aware introduction.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load CLAUDE.md and handoff context when starting a new project session?

To load CLAUDE.md and handoff context when starting a new project session, use automated session initialization to orient the assistant with full situational awareness. The process loads required project files and session docs to ensure the assistant launches with complete context immediately.

Can I generate a context-aware greeting automatically from my project handoff document?

Yes, you can generate a context-aware greeting automatically from your project handoff document. The session initialization process crafts a tailored welcome message by extracting user info and project context directly from loaded handoff and session docs.

What is the best way to run environment profiling and workflow checks during session initialization?

The best way to run environment profiling and workflow checks during session initialization is to automate optional environment checks and surface actionable insights. This detects active plans and findings trackers to inform the initial conversation and workflow setup.

Do I need a CLAUDE.md file and handoff document to automate session management workflows?

Yes, you need a CLAUDE.md file and a handoff document to automate session management workflows. These required inputs, along with any configured session docs, provide the necessary project context for the assistant to launch with full situational awareness.

Does session initialization support architecture discovery and GitHub project provisioning?

Session initialization supports architecture discovery and GitHub project provisioning as optional steps when appropriate. These coordinated actions run alongside context loading and environment profiling to fully prepare the project workflow during the initial greeting.