| name | hydrate |
| description | Load context from an AI-ready vault at session start. Use when beginning a new conversation, starting work on a vault, or when context feels stale. Reads CLAUDE.md, checks recent session logs, loads relevant memories, and summarizes current state. |
Hydrate
Load vault context to orient at session start.
Workflow
Read CLAUDE.md from vault root
- Extract vault structure
- Note any specific instructions or preferences
- Identify key paths (memory system, projects, etc.)
Check for recent session logs
- Look in
Areas/AI/Collaboration/Sessions/(or configured path) - Read most recent 1-2 logs if they exist
- Note unfinished work or pending items
- Look in
Load relevant memories
- If $ARGUMENTS provided, search memories for that topic
- Otherwise, load recent high-importance memories
- Prioritize: Strategic > Procedural > Semantic > Episodic
Summarize current state
- What was being worked on
- Any pending decisions or blockers
- Relevant context for this session
Parameters
$ARGUMENTS(optional): Topic to focus hydration on (e.g., "project X" or "memory system")
Default Paths
- CLAUDE.md: Vault root
- Session logs:
Areas/AI/Collaboration/Sessions/ - Memory system:
Areas/AI/Memory/
Output Format
Brief summary (3-5 sentences) of:
- Vault structure orientation
- Recent work context
- Relevant memories loaded
- Suggested focus or pending items
Related Skills
/reflect- End-of-session counterpart to hydrate/recall {terms}- Search for specific memories/session-start- Combined startup workflow including hydrate
Example
User: /hydrate ai-ready-vault
Response: "Loaded context for AI Ready Vault project. Last session (Jan 7) focused on brainstorming product vision—evolved from vault templates to composable skills system. Key decisions: PKM enthusiasts as primary audience, Claude+Obsidian platform commitment. Found 3 relevant memories about teaching patterns and skills library design. Ready to continue."