Session Log Skill

Automatically create timestamped progress logs for research sessions.

Purpose

Based on Scott Cunningham's session workflow: “Progress logs are my autosave of the workflow.” When sessions end or crash, the next AI client can read logs and pick up exactly where you left off.

When to Use

At the end of any significant work session, or when asked to "log this session" or "update progress".

Workflow

Step 1: Identify Projects Touched

Before writing anything, inventory which projects were affected during this session. A "project" is any directory with its own CLAUDE.md or log/ directory. Common splits: