# Ground Orientation

> Context loading. Solves cold start.

- Skill: `attac-t/ground-orientation` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add attac-t/ground-orientation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/attac-t/ground-orientation/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: attac-t (https://skillmd.com/u/attac-t)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/attac-t/ground-orientation

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# Skill: Orientation

> "A craftsman measures twice before cutting once."

## When

Run this at session start or when you feel lost.

## The Protocol

1. **Read Memory**: `$MEMORY_DIR/working.md`, `$MEMORY_DIR/blueprint.md`.
2. **Read Decisions**: `ls docs/*/ADR`, read relevant ADRs.
3. **State**: "Oriented. Mode: [Planning/Execution]. Task: [Name]."

## The Anti-Patterns

- **Diving in**: Starting to code without reading context.
- **Assuming**: Guessing project conventions instead of discovering them.
- **Forgetting**: Not re-orienting after context switches.

## The Output

State: "Oriented. Mode: [X]. Active Task: [Y]. Constraints: [ADR-001]."