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description: Load context and resume work from memory system. Use when starting a session, resuming work, or asking what was being worked on.
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# Memory Start

Load context and resume work from the memory system at session start.

## Instructions

When this skill is triggered, perform the following steps:

### Step 1: Read Current Context
Read the file `.claude/memory/current_context.md` if it exists.

If the file exists, extract and note:
- Last Updated date
- Active Task description
- What I'm Working On items
- Important State information
- Recent Changes
- Quick Reference items

If the file does not exist, note that no current context is set.

### Step 2: Check for Active Plan
Read the file `.claude/plans/active_plan.md` if it exists.

If the file exists, extract and note:
- Task Name from the title
- Status (Not Started, In Progress, Blocked, Complete)
- Goal description
- Current phase and incomplete steps
- Any blockers or dependencies

If the file does not exist, note that no active plan is in progress.

### Step 3: List Recent Sessions (Optional)
List files in `.claude/memory/sessions/` directory, sorted by date (newest first).

Show the 3-5 most recent session summaries with their dates.

### Step 4: Display Summary
Present a formatted summary to the user:

```
## Session Context Loaded

### Current Focus
[Summary from current_context.md - what we're working on and immediate goals]

### Active Plan
[If exists: Plan name, status, current phase, next steps]
[If not: No active plan in progress]

### Important State
[Key blockers, dependencies, or conditions to be aware of]

### Recent Sessions
[List of recent session files with dates]

### Suggested Next Steps
[Based on context and plan, suggest what to work on]

---
Ready to continue. What would you like to work on?
```

## File Paths
- Context: `.claude/memory/current_context.md`
- Plan: `.claude/plans/active_plan.md`
- Sessions: `.claude/memory/sessions/`
- Progress: `.claude/plans/progress.md`

## Error Handling
- If `.claude/memory/` directory doesn't exist, inform user the memory system needs to be set up first
- If context file is empty or missing, offer to help create initial context
- Continue gracefully if optional files (plan, sessions) don't exist