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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

1. Read CLAUDE.md from vault root

   • Extract vault structure
   • Note any specific instructions or preferences
   • Identify key paths (memory system, projects, etc.)

2. 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

3. Load relevant memories

   • If $ARGUMENTS provided, search memories for that topic
   • Otherwise, load recent high-importance memories
   • Prioritize: Strategic > Procedural > Semantic > Episodic

4. 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."