Session Start Skill

Start MARVIN session with full context loading and daily briefing.

When to Use

• •When user types /marvin
• •At the start of any Claude Code session in the MARVIN directory
• •When resuming work after a break

Process

Step 1: Establish Current Date

date +%Y-%m-%d

Store as TODAY. Use for all file naming and date references.

Step 2: Load Context

Read in order:

1. •state/current.md — Current priorities, open threads, and state
2. •sessions/{TODAY}.md — If exists, we're resuming today
3. •If no today file, read sessions/{YESTERDAY}.md for continuity

Step 3: Review Goals

Check state/goals.md for:

• •Annual goals and progress
• •Monthly targets

Step 4: Assess Progress

Check content/log.md for current month:

• •Content shipped vs. goals
• •Days remaining in month

Step 5: Check Follow-ups

Review state/current.md for any follow-up items:

• •Surface any items with review date ≤ TODAY
• •Remind user of upcoming follow-ups within 3 days

Step 6: Surface Proactive Alerts

Compile and present:

• •Active priorities from state/current.md
• •Open threads needing attention
• •Content pacing status (if behind)
• •Any deadlines approaching

Step 7: Greet User

Present a concise briefing:

• •Date and day of week
• •Top 3 priorities
• •Any alerts or nudges
• •Ask how to help today

Output Format

Good morning! It's {Day}, {Date}.

**Today's Focus:**
1. {Priority 1}
2. {Priority 2}
3. {Priority 3}

**Alerts:**
- {Alert if any}

**Progress ({Month}):**
- {Goal 1}: X/Y
- {Goal 2}: X/Y

How can I help today?

Notes

• •If this is a resumed session (today's log exists), acknowledge what was already covered
• •Keep briefing concise — details on request

Skill created: 2026-01-22