Description
Start is an agent skill that sets up the productivity system for the first time and opens its dashboard. It checks the working directory for the files the system relies on: a TASKS.md task list, a CLAUDE.md working-memory file, a memory/ directory for longer-term notes, and a dashboard.html visual interface. For each one that is missing, it creates the file from the standard template, so you do not have to build the structure by hand. It can also bootstrap working memory from material you already have, which helps the assistant start with context rather than an empty file. Once the system is in place, the skill opens the unified dashboard so you can see your tasks and memory in one place. You run it with /start, and it is used when you first set up the productivity plugin. The skill is part of Anthropic's knowledge-work plugins.…
Highlights
- Checks for TASKS.md, CLAUDE.md, memory/ and dashboard.html
- Creates any missing files from the standard template
- Bootstraps working memory from existing material
- Opens the unified dashboard once setup is done
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What does start set up?
A task list file, a working-memory file, a memory folder and a dashboard page, created in the working directory if they are not already there.
Will it overwrite my existing files?
It checks what exists first and only creates what is missing, so existing files are left in place.
Who is it for?
Anyone setting up the productivity plugin for the first time, or starting it in a new project folder.
How do I use it?
Run /start in the folder where you want the system. It then opens the dashboard.
How do I install it?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill start in your terminal.
Is it free?
Yes. The skill is listed as free on skills.sh.
What security audits has it passed?
skills.sh lists three audits: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass, Socket Pass and Snyk Pass.
What are the best start alternatives?
Popular alternatives to start include update, ck and knowledge-ops. See all start alternatives