Where are the session files stored?

All session files are stored in the .claude/sessions/ directory within your current project folder.

How does this improve Claude's performance?

By documenting goals and project state at the start, Claude has a clear reference point for the tasks at hand, reducing context drift during long development sessions.

Can I give my sessions custom names?

Yes, you can provide an optional name argument (e.g., /session:start feature-x) to append a descriptive name to the timestamped filename.

Does this skill work with Git?

Yes, it automatically detects your current branch, git status, and last commit to include this metadata in the session start file.

Development Session Manager

Name: Development Session Manager
Author: cadrianmae

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Productivity & Workflow

Initiates organized development sessions by capturing project context, git status, and specific goals into structured tracking files.

The Session Start skill automates the overhead of beginning a coding task by generating a dedicated, timestamped session file that persists context across Claude sessions. It automatically captures essential environment data—including the working directory, git branch, recent commits, and memory states—providing a clear audit trail and state-of-the-union for your current workspace. By prompting for goals and establishing a standardized markdown structure, it ensures developers maintain focus while building a documented history that facilitates easier task handoffs and context restoration.

Key Features

01Instant capture of Git status, branch info, and recent commit history

02Active session tracking via a .current-session pointer for seamless updates

03Automated session file generation with YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM timestamping

04Dynamic environment context logging including working directory and system time

05Integration with global and local memory files for persistent context

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Use Cases

01Capturing environment state and project metadata before complex refactoring sessions

02Maintaining a chronological log of development activities to improve team handoffs and progress tracking

03Starting a new feature branch and documenting initial objectives for better AI alignment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cadrianmae/claude-marketplace start

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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