# Continuous Learning

> Automatically extracts reusable patterns from sessions and saves them as learned skills. Use when asked to learn from a session, extract patterns, or review what was learned.

- Skill: `theophiluschinomona/continuous-learning` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add theophiluschinomona/continuous-learning`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/theophiluschinomona/continuous-learning/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: TheophilusChinomona (https://skillmd.com/u/theophiluschinomona)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/theophiluschinomona/continuous-learning

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# Continuous Learning Skill

## Purpose
Automatically evaluate sessions and extract reusable patterns that improve future sessions.

## How It Works

Runs as a **Stop hook** at session end:
1. Checks if session has enough activity (default: 10+ tool calls)
2. Identifies extractable patterns (error resolutions, user corrections, workarounds)
3. Saves patterns to `~/.claude/homunculus/instincts/personal/`

## Configuration

`config.json` in this skill directory:

```json
{
  "min_session_length": 10,
  "extraction_threshold": "medium",
  "patterns_to_detect": [
    "error_resolution",
    "user_corrections",
    "workarounds",
    "debugging_techniques",
    "project_specific"
  ],
  "ignore_patterns": [
    "simple_typos",
    "one_time_fixes",
    "external_api_issues"
  ]
}
```

## Pattern Types

| Pattern | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `error_resolution` | How specific errors were resolved |
| `user_corrections` | Patterns from user corrections |
| `workarounds` | Solutions to framework quirks |
| `debugging_techniques` | Effective debugging approaches |
| `project_specific` | Project-specific conventions |

## Integration with Auto-Learning

This skill feeds into the existing auto-learning system:
- Extracted patterns become instincts in `~/.claude/homunculus/instincts/personal/`
- High-confidence instincts can evolve into skills via `/idev:evolve`

## Anti-Patterns
1. Do NOT extract trivial patterns (typos, one-off fixes)
2. Do NOT extract patterns without evidence (must be observed 2+ times)
3. Do NOT overwrite existing instincts — update confidence instead