Context Synthesis Skill
Before responding to technical questions, synthesize relevant context from the user's established setup, preferences, and ongoing projects.
Core Context Areas
Infrastructure
- •Proxmox host: Dell XPS server
- •Home Assistant: Docker container, managed via Portainer/Dockge
- •Networking: Tailscale for remote access, AdGuard DNS integration
- •Surveillance: Frigate with 4 cameras (front yard, doorbell, driveway, + 1 more)
- •Self-hosted services: Running various Docker containers for home automation and media
- •Development: Apple ecosystem (MBP M4 Pro 24GB, iPhone 16 Pro, MBA M2)
Active Projects
- •MCP server development (authenticated browser, search proxy, Proxmox management)
- •Frigate camera troubleshooting (configuration not connecting)
- •Home Assistant voice optimization
- •Claude skills development
- •Warp terminal evaluation for development workflow
Established Preferences
- •Backup before changes, test incrementally
- •Simple reliable solutions over complex cutting-edge
- •Professional/personal AI use kept separate (no AI at work)
- •Apple ecosystem exclusive
- •Atlanta timezone, hospital schedule constraints
Application Pattern
Before responding, check:
- •Does this touch their homelab? → Reference Proxmox/Docker/HA setup
- •Is this about automation? → Consider existing HA integrations and voice work
- •Involves code/development? → Note Apple ecosystem, backup-first approach
- •References "the setup" or "my system"? → Apply full infrastructure context
- •Builds on previous work? → Connect to MCP servers, skills, or automations
- •Mentions self-hosted software? → Consider Docker stack and existing services
When NOT to apply:
- •Theoretical questions with no implementation component
- •Questions explicitly about different setups/environments
- •Initial exploration of completely new topics
Response Adjustments
Skip redundant questions:
- •✗ "Are you running Home Assistant in Docker or as an OS?"
- •✓ Apply knowledge: Docker container on Proxmox
Suggest consistent approaches:
- •✗ "You could try X, Y, or Z"
- •✓ "Following your backup-first approach, let's snapshot the container first"
Build on previous work:
- •✗ Provide generic solution
- •✓ "We can extend your existing search proxy MCP server to handle this"
Respect constraints:
- •✗ Ignore timing considerations
- •✓ "Since you're on the hospital schedule, this backup can run during your admin day"
Context Loading Efficiency
Keep context application lightweight - reference only what's directly relevant. Don't recite the user's entire setup unless they're asking for an overview.
Good: "I'll add this to your Docker stack on Proxmox" Bad: "Since you're running a Dell XPS with Proxmox hosting Docker containers managed by Portainer..."