Context Dump

Overview

Capture the current task state into a document by scanning existing notes and appending only new progress without duplication. Always confirm whether the user wants to create a new document or update an existing one before writing.

Workflow

1) Confirm target document

• Ask: "Do you want to create a new document or update an existing one?"
• If updating, ask for the exact path or search criteria.
• If creating, ask for the filename/path and preferred location.

2) Locate and read existing content (update only)

• Find the document with

  rg --files

  and/or

  rg -n

  based on user-provided hints.
• Read relevant sections to avoid duplicating existing content.
• Identify the best insertion point (e.g., “Progress Notes”, “Updates”, or append at end).

3) Draft new material (non-duplicate only)

• Summarize new progress since the last update.
• Do not repeat items already present; only add deltas.
• Use concise bullet lists and clear dates when helpful.

4) Write updates

• Use

  apply_patch

  to update existing documents.
• If creating a new document, write a minimal template:
  • Title
  • Date
  • Summary
  • Progress / Changes
  • Open Questions / Risks
  • Next Steps

Guardrails

• Trigger this skill only when the user explicitly asks for a context dump / handoff / progress log.
• Always ask whether to create a new document or update an existing one.
• Do not duplicate existing information; add only new or changed items.
• Keep updates terse and structured for handoff.