Session Start
Load all critical preferences and instructions at the start of each session or after /clear.
Workflow
1. Read Session Quick Start
Read the primary entry point document:
Read .agents/SYSTEM/ai/SESSION-QUICK-START.md.
This document will guide you to any other necessary documentation.
2. Read User Preferences (CRITICAL)
Read the user's non-negotiable preferences at .agents/SYSTEM/ai/USER-PREFERENCES.md.
This file contains:
- Critical rules (NEVER build/test locally, check recent sessions, follow codebase patterns)
- Quality standards
- Communication preferences
- Past corrections and lessons learned
3. Read Today's Session File
Read today's session to understand what was already done before /clear:
Read today's session file at .agents/SESSIONS/YYYY-MM-DD.md (where YYYY-MM-DD is today's date).
If the file exists, this shows what tasks were completed, decisions made, files changed, and patterns used. If the file doesn't exist yet, this is a fresh session day.
4. Activate Session Documenter
Run the session-documenter skill to track all work throughout the session.
5. Display Inbox Tasks
Show the current inbox backlog from .agents/TASKS/INBOX.md in two categories:
- Human QA (Blocking Production) — Tasks requiring manual testing
- Features to Prompt — Tasks ready for AI implementation
6. Confirmation
After reading all files and displaying inbox, provide a brief confirmation (5-7 bullet points max):
- Critical rules understood
- Today's session context loaded (if exists)
- Ready to follow codebase-specific patterns
- Session documenter active
- Inbox tasks displayed
Related Skills
- session-end — Document session before clearing context
- session-documenter — Tracks work throughout the session