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Manage Claude Code sessions for the current branch. Use this skill when: - User asks "what's next?" or "where was I?" - User starts work on a new branch without a session - Before committing (to update session log) - When resuming work after a break

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Session Manager

Manage work sessions that persist context across conversation resets.

When to Use This Skill

Proactively invoke when user:

  • Asks about current work context
  • Switches branches and needs session context
  • Wants to create or update a session
  • Is resuming work or asking "what's next?"

Context Files (Auto-Injected)

  • sessions.yml: Rules for session workflow (BLOCKING requirements)
  • sessions.md: Detailed examples and patterns

Read these files for complete guidance. This skill provides quick reference only.

Quick Reference

Check Session Status

git branch --show-current
# Sanitize: replace / with -
# Read: .claude/branches/<sanitized>
# Read: .claude/sessions/<session>.md → focus on Next Steps

Create Session

Use /memento:session create command.

Update Session

Edit session file directly. Update triggers:

  • Beginning work
  • After milestone
  • Before pause
  • Before commit (atomic with code)

Key Rules (from sessions.yml)

  1. Never guess current branch — always git branch --show-current
  2. Session = Branch = Issue (1:1:1 mapping)
  3. Atomic commits — session + code together
  4. BLOCKING: No source edits without active session

What This Skill Does NOT Do

  • Define session file format (see sessions.md)
  • Define workflow patterns (see sessions.yml)
  • Handle git operations (see git.yml/git.md via onus)