starting-an-iteration

Load prior iteration context and initialize a new workspace with journal and TodoWrite tracker.

3|1|Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tilmon-engineering/claude-skills --skill starting-an-iteration
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: starting-an-iteration
Source: https://github.com/tilmon-engineering/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/autonomy/skills/starting-an-iteration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tilmon-engineering/claude-skills --skill starting-an-iteration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill loads prior iteration context to bootstrap a new open-ended goal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load the most recent context from previous iterations to preserve continuity.
  • Initialize a workspace for the new iteration, including an initial journal and a Todo tracker.
  • Present current state and suggested next steps to align with the user's goal progression.

Quick Start

To start a new iteration, ensure an existing autonomy goal is present via autonomy/goal.md and run the command to begin a new iteration. The skill will load recent context, create an initial journal entry, and prepare a TodoWrite tracker.

Frequently Asked Questions about starting-an-iteration

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a new iteration while preserving context from previous sessions?

To start a new iteration while preserving context, load prior iteration context to bootstrap a new open-ended goal. The skill pulls recent context from previous iterations to maintain continuity across ongoing project sessions.

What is the best way to track goals across multiple open-ended work sessions?

The best way to track goals across sessions is using an iteration journal and TodoWrite tracker. Initializing a new iteration creates an initial journal entry and prepares task tracking to align with current goal progression.

Do I need external tools to load prior iteration context for task tracking?

No external tools are needed to load prior iteration context for task tracking. The skill orchestrates context loading, journaling, and task tracking using built-in agents with no external installations required.

How do I initialize a workspace for ongoing project continuity?

Initialize a workspace for ongoing project continuity by loading the most recent context from previous iterations. This creates an initial journal and Todo tracker while presenting current state and suggested next steps.

What do I need before I can run a command to begin a new iteration?

Before running a command to begin a new iteration, you need an existing autonomy goal present via autonomy/goal.md. This file provides the required baseline to load recent context and prepare the TodoWrite tracker.