# Session Start > Start a work session by summarizing repo state and proposing the top next features. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/session-start` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/session-start` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/session-start/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/session-start --- 1) Read `AGENTS.md` and `codex.toml` if present. 2) Read `spec/index.md` if it exists, otherwise read `spec/brief.md` if it exists. 3) Check `spec/backlog.md` if it exists. 4) Summarize current project state in 5–10 bullets. 5) Propose the top 3 next features (thin vertical slices), each with a one-sentence rationale. 6) Recommend the next skill to run (usually `qa-intake` or `feature-kickoff`). --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/rafaie) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.