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Append structured evening shutdown and weekly close-out entries to journal files.

3|7|Updated Nov 7, 2025
Search Tags:#productivity#notes#journal#weekly-review#shutdown#end-of-day
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows --skill shutdown-dimagi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shutdown
Source: https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows/tree/main/plugins/manager/skills/shutdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows --skill shutdown-dimagi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users capture end-of-day work, reflect on accomplishments and blockers, and create a concise plan for the next day while optionally performing a weekly close-out on a configurable review day.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Daily Shutdown: Prompt for accomplished items, blockers, and notes for tomorrow, then append a structured "Evening Shutdown" section to the day's journal.
  • Weekly Close-Out: On the configured review day, run a more detailed sequence of questions, synthesize week-level feedback linked to long-term goals, and append a "Weekly Close-Out" entry.
  • Safe File Handling: Read existing journal and goals files, avoid duplicating shutdown sections, create journal files if missing, and confirm saves to the user.
  • Use Case: An engineer wants a brief, consistent end-of-day record and weekly review stored in their personal journal directory without manual file edits.

Quick Start

Ask the shutdown skill to run tonight's evening shutdown and save the entry to my journal.

Frequently Asked Questions about shutdown

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate my end-of-day work summary and journal shutdown?▼

Automate your end-of-day shutdown by prompting for accomplished items, blockers, and notes for tomorrow, then appending a structured Evening Shutdown section directly to your journal file.

Can I run a weekly close-out review instead of just a daily shutdown?▼

Yes, on your configured review day, the weekly close-out runs a detailed question sequence, synthesizes week-level feedback against long-term goals, and appends a Weekly Close-Out entry to your journal.

How does the shutdown process handle existing journal files and prevent duplicate entries?▼

The shutdown process safely reads existing journal files, checks for existing shutdown sections to prevent duplication, creates missing journal files if needed, and confirms the save action to you.

Do I need any special plugins or dependencies to append structured notes to my journal?▼

No special plugins or dependencies are required. The skill operates independently to read or create journal files and append formatted entries to your configured directory.

What is the best way to compare my morning standup with my end-of-day work summary?▼

The best way to compare morning standups with end-of-day summaries is to run the daily shutdown workflow, which reads your existing journal entries and captures structured reflections on your daily progress.

What happens if my configured journal directory is missing during the shutdown workflow?▼

If the journal directory or file is missing, the workflow safely creates the necessary journal files to ensure your shutdown entry is saved without manual file edits.

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