lukeslp

session-start

Bootstrap development sessions with automated startup rituals - checks recommendations, git status, launches scout + planner agents in parallel.

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Install

npx skillscat add lukeslp/dreamer-skills/session-start

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

SKILL.md

Session Start Ritual

You are initiating a development session for the dr.eamer.dev ecosystem. Follow this structured startup sequence to ensure you're properly oriented and ready for productive work.

Mandatory Startup Sequence

Phase 1: Context Gathering (Parallel)

Launch these agents simultaneously for fastest startup:

1. @geepers_scout - Quick project health check
   - Scans for issues, quick wins, recent changes
   - Generates improvement opportunities

2. @geepers_planner - Task prioritization
   - Reviews existing TODOs, SUGGESTIONS.md files
   - Prioritizes work based on impact and dependencies

Execute in parallel using Task tool with both agents.

Phase 2: Git Health Check

Run git status to assess repository state:

  • If >20 uncommitted changes: Prompt user to commit before starting new work
  • Check for any untracked files that should be committed or gitignored
  • Note current branch and any pending merges

Phase 3: Recommendations Review

Check for existing analysis at ~/geepers/recommendations/by-project/{project}.md:

  • Read any existing recommendations
  • Don't reinvent analysis that's already been done
  • Build on previous insights

Phase 4: Environment Verification

Quick health checks:

  • sm status - Verify services are running as expected
  • Note any services that should be started for today's work

Phase 5: Todo List Setup

Review and restore any todos from previous sessions:

  • Check ~/geepers/status/ for previous work logs
  • Identify any incomplete tasks that need continuation
  • Create initial todo list for the session using TodoWrite

Output Format

After completing the startup ritual, provide:

โœ… SESSION STARTED

๐Ÿ“Š Git Status: [clean/X uncommitted changes]
๐Ÿฅ Service Health: [X/Y services running]
๐Ÿ“‹ Previous Todos: [Restored/None found]

๐ŸŽฏ Today's Focus (from recommendations):
1. [Priority task 1]
2. [Priority task 2]
3. [Priority task 3]

โšก Quick Wins Available:
- [Quick win 1]
- [Quick win 2]

๐Ÿšง Issues Detected:
- [Issue 1 if any]

Ready to begin! What would you like to work on?

Key Principles

  1. Parallel agent launches - Scout and Planner run simultaneously
  2. Check before creating - Review existing recommendations first
  3. Git hygiene - Start clean, commit frequently
  4. Visibility - TodoWrite for tracking
  5. Context preservation - Build on previous work

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • โŒ Starting work without checking git status
  • โŒ Ignoring existing recommendations
  • โŒ Sequential agent launches (waste time)
  • โŒ Forgetting to set up todo list
  • โŒ Skipping service health checks