Context Summary Skill Skill

Context Summary Skill

Use this skill when the context window is filling up (~70-80% full) to create a handoff document for a new session.

When to Use

When you notice the context window is getting full (check with /context)
Before starting a complex new task when context is already heavy
When the user asks to "save context" or "create summary"

What to Create

Create a file at .copilot/session-summary.md in the current working directory with:

1. Current State Summary

What repository/project we're working in
What branch we're on
Current date/time

2. Completed Work

Tasks completed this session
Files created or modified
PRs or issues created
Key decisions made

3. In-Progress Work

Current task being worked on
What step we're at
Any blockers or issues encountered

4. Important Context

Key findings or discoveries
Technical decisions and their rationale
Gotchas or things to remember
Links to relevant issues/PRs

5. Next Steps

What should be done next
Any pending questions for the user
Suggested starting prompt for new session

Template

# Session Summary - [DATE]

## Repository
- Path: [path]
- Branch: [branch]

## Completed This Session
- [ ] Task 1
- [ ] Task 2

## Currently Working On
[Description of current task and status]

## Key Context
- [Important finding 1]
- [Important finding 2]

## Files Changed
- `path/to/file1.ext` - [what changed]
- `path/to/file2.ext` - [what changed]

## Relevant Links
- Issue #123: [title]
- PR #456: [title]

## Next Steps
1. [Next step 1]
2. [Next step 2]

## Suggested Prompt for New Session
> [Prompt to paste into new session to continue work]

Instructions for User

After creating the summary, tell the user:

The summary has been saved to .copilot/session-summary.md
To start a new session, run copilot and paste the suggested prompt
Optionally, they can @.copilot/session-summary.md to include full context

Agent Skills: Context Summary Skill

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