⚙️ Session Start

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This skill bootstraps development sessions by running parallel scouts and planners, performs git health checks, and surfaces focused tasks.

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill lukeslp/dreamer-skills --skill session-start

About Session Start

The Session Start skill is used to initiate development sessions by executing multiple preparatory tasks simultaneously, including running scouts and planners in parallel, checking the health of git repositories, and identifying key tasks that require attention. It enables developers to quickly set up and begin working on projects with a clear understanding of the current state of their codebase. Developers would use this skill at the start of a new development session to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

At 19 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized automation & integrations expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Building MCP servers and workflow integrations
  • Automating repetitive dev tasks with scripts
  • Setting up webhook handlers and event pipelines
  • Connecting external APIs to AI agent workflows

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (19 words)

This skill bootstraps development sessions by running parallel scouts and planners, performs git health checks, and surfaces focused tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Session Start?

Session Start is a free automation & integrations skill for AI coding agents. This skill bootstraps development sessions by running parallel scouts and planners, performs git health checks, and surfaces focused tasks.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with automation & integrations expertise.

How do I use Session Start with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill lukeslp/dreamer-skills --skill session-start in your terminal to install Session Start into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Session Start?

Session Start is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Session Start free to use?

Yes, Session Start is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/lukeslp/dreamer-skills/tree/main/skills/session-start. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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