session-start-verification

To automate environment checks, this skill inspects your working directory, Git status, and recent commits to establish a known-good state before coding. It reads CLAUDE.md and feature-list.json to provide context for the next development step.

Reading CLAUDE.md and feature-list.json extracts session context to prioritize next steps. It combines project state assessment with branch status and recent commits to determine which feature requires immediate attention.

Yes, you can verify server readiness and Git status automatically. The skill checks optional dev server health, shows the current branch, and validates the working directory contents before proceeding with development tasks.

A minimal startup routine includes working directory verification, Git branch and status assessment, recent commit review, and optional server health checks. It scopes tasks by extracting context from project configuration files.

No specific framework is required. The skill relies on standard Git repository states, a CLAUDE.md file for context, and a feature-list.json file, functioning without external dependencies or specific platform installations.

Checking repository state prevents working from a stale or unclean workspace. It validates the current branch, confirms recent commits, and ensures any optional dev server is healthy before new development begins.