Summary Generator

Session Summary Generator

Overview

This skill creates comprehensive session summaries for complex multi-session work, enabling seamless resumption of tasks. It generates a markdown file in docs/summaries/ with a standardized format.

When to Use

Trigger this skill when:

• User explicitly requests a summary ("generate summary", "wrap up", "save progress")
• Completing a significant feature or refactor
• Conversation context is reaching limits (~50% before auto-compact)
• Before starting a new chat session
• When collaborating with team members on the same feature

Auto-Suggest Triggers

Proactively suggest generating a summary when:

• Multiple files have been modified in the session
• A feature implementation is complete
• The conversation has been long (many exchanges)
• User mentions ending their work session

Output Location

Session summaries are stored in: docs/summaries/YYYY-MM-DD_feature-name.md

Instructions

Step 1: Analyze Current Work

Run these commands to understand what was done:

git status
git diff --stat
git log --oneline -10

Review the conversation history to identify:

• What was accomplished
• Key decisions made
• Files created or modified
• Any remaining tasks

Step 2: Generate Summary File

Create the summary using the template in TEMPLATE.md.

Key sections to include:

1. Overview: Brief description of session focus
2. Completed Work: Bullet points of accomplishments
3. Key Files Modified: Table of files and changes
4. Design Patterns Used: Important architectural decisions
5. Remaining Tasks: What's left to do
6. Resume Prompt: Copy-paste instructions for next session

Step 3: Create Resume Prompt

The resume prompt should include:

• Context reference to the summary file
• Specific file paths to review first
• Current status and immediate next steps
• Any blockers or decisions that need user input

Example Usage

When user says: "Let's wrap up for today"

Response:

1. Analyze git changes and conversation history
2. Create docs/summaries/2025-12-30_enrollment-improvements.md
3. Provide the resume prompt for the next session
4. Suggest: "When context gets long, consider starting a new chat with the resume prompt"

Tips

• Keep summaries focused on a single feature or area
• Include exact file paths for easy navigation
• Note any environmental setup needed (database migrations, etc.)
• Flag any blocking issues or decisions made
• Reference the CLAUDE.md file patterns when applicable