From 8f5d4fe95ad879532054c572aaa4e1c8965dada7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-devx Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:30:40 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] feat: add resume and save session commands for session management Introduced two new commands: `/resume-session` and `/save-session`. The `/resume-session` command allows users to load the most recent session file or a specific session file, providing a structured briefing of the session's context. The `/save-session` command captures the current session state, saving it to a dated file for future reference. Both commands enhance user experience by enabling seamless session continuity and context preservation. --- commands/resume-session.md | 150 +++++++++++++++++++++ commands/save-session.md | 261 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 411 insertions(+) create mode 100644 commands/resume-session.md create mode 100644 commands/save-session.md diff --git a/commands/resume-session.md b/commands/resume-session.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b33da0cc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/commands/resume-session.md @@ -0,0 +1,150 @@ +--- +description: Load the most recent session file from .claude/sessions/ and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. +--- + +# Resume Session Command + +Load the last saved session state and orient fully before doing any work. +This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. + +## When to Use + +- Starting a new session to continue work from a previous day +- After starting a fresh session due to context limits +- When handing off a session file from another source (just provide the file path) +- Any time you have a session file and want Claude to fully absorb it before proceeding + +## Usage + +``` +/resume-session # loads most recent file in .claude/sessions/ +/resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads specific date +/resume-session .claude/sessions/foo.md # loads specific file path +``` + +## Process + +### Step 1: Find the session file + +If no argument provided: +1. List all files in `.claude/sessions/` +2. Pick the most recently modified file +3. If the folder doesn't exist or is empty, tell the user: + ``` + No session files found in .claude/sessions/ + Run /save-session at the end of a session to create one. + ``` + Then stop. + +If an argument is provided: +- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), look for `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md` +- If it looks like a file path, read that file directly +- If not found, report clearly and stop + +### Step 2: Read the entire session file + +Read the complete file. Do not summarize yet. + +### Step 3: Confirm understanding + +Respond with a structured briefing in this exact format: + +``` +SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md +════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +PROJECT: [project name / topic from file] + +WHAT WE'RE BUILDING: +[2-3 sentence summary in your own words] + +CURRENT STATE: +✅ Working: [count] items confirmed +🔄 In Progress: [list files that are in progress] +🗒️ Not Started: [list planned but untouched] + +WHAT NOT TO RETRY: +[list every failed approach with its reason — this is critical] + +OPEN QUESTIONS / BLOCKERS: +[list any blockers or unanswered questions] + +NEXT STEP: +[exact next step if defined in the file] +[if not defined: "No next step defined — recommend reviewing 'What Has NOT Been Tried Yet' together before starting"] + +════════════════════════════════════════════════ +Ready to continue. What would you like to do? +``` + +### Step 4: Wait for the user + +Do NOT start working automatically. Do NOT touch any files. Wait for the user to say what to do next. + +If the next step is clearly defined in the session file and the user says "continue" or "yes" or similar — proceed with that exact next step. + +If no next step is defined — ask the user where to start, and optionally suggest an approach from the "What Has NOT Been Tried Yet" section. + +--- + +## Edge Cases + +**Multiple sessions for the same date** (`2024-01-15.md`, `2024-01-15-2.md`): +Load the highest-numbered file (most recent). + +**Session file references files that no longer exist:** +Note this during the briefing — "⚠️ `path/to/file.ts` referenced in session but not found on disk." + +**Session file is from a very old date:** +Note the gap — "⚠️ This session is from X days ago. Things may have changed." — then proceed normally. + +**User provides a file path directly (e.g., forwarded from a teammate):** +Read it and follow the same briefing process — the format is the same regardless of source. + +**Session file is empty or malformed:** +Report: "Session file found but appears empty or unreadable. You may need to create a new one with /save-session." + +--- + +## Example Output + +``` +SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/2024-01-15.md +════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +PROJECT: my-app — JWT Authentication + +WHAT WE'RE BUILDING: +User authentication with JWT tokens stored in httpOnly cookies. +Register and login endpoints are partially done. Route protection +via middleware hasn't been started yet. + +CURRENT STATE: +✅ Working: 3 items (register endpoint, JWT generation, password hashing) +🔄 In Progress: app/api/auth/login/route.ts (token works, cookie not set yet) +🗒️ Not Started: middleware.ts, app/login/page.tsx + +WHAT NOT TO RETRY: +❌ Next-Auth — conflicts with custom Prisma adapter, threw adapter error on every request +❌ localStorage for JWT — causes SSR hydration mismatch, incompatible with Next.js + +OPEN QUESTIONS / BLOCKERS: +- Does cookies().set() work inside a Route Handler or only Server Actions? + +NEXT STEP: +In app/api/auth/login/route.ts — set the JWT as an httpOnly cookie using +cookies().set('token', jwt, { httpOnly: true, secure: true, sameSite: 'strict' }) +then test with Postman for a Set-Cookie header in the response. + +════════════════════════════════════════════════ +Ready to continue. What would you like to do? +``` + +--- + +## Notes + +- Never modify the session file when loading it — it's a read-only historical record +- The briefing format is fixed — do not skip sections even if they are empty +- "What Not To Retry" must always be shown, even if it just says "None" — it's too important to miss +- After resuming, the user may want to run `/save-session` again at the end of the new session to create a new dated file diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..84254e1e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -0,0 +1,261 @@ +--- +description: Save current session state to a dated file in .claude/sessions/ so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. +--- + +# Save Session Command + +Capture everything that happened in this session — what was built, what worked, what failed, what's left — and write it to a dated file so the next session can pick up exactly where this one left off. + +## When to Use + +- End of a work session before closing Claude Code +- Before hitting context limits (run this first, then start a fresh session) +- After solving a complex problem you want to remember +- Any time you need to hand off context to a future session + +## Process + +### Step 1: Gather context + +Before writing the file, collect: + +- Read all files modified during this session (use git diff or recall from conversation) +- Review what was discussed, attempted, and decided +- Note any errors encountered and how they were resolved (or not) +- Check current test/build status if relevant + +### Step 2: Create the sessions folder if it doesn't exist + +```bash +mkdir -p .claude/sessions +``` + +### Step 3: Write the session file + +Create `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md` using today's actual date. + +If a file for today already exists (multiple sessions in one day), name it `YYYY-MM-DD-2.md`, `YYYY-MM-DD-3.md`, etc. + +### Step 4: Populate the file with all sections below + +Write every section honestly. Do not skip sections — write "Nothing yet" or "N/A" if a section genuinely has no content. An incomplete file is worse than an honest empty section. + +### Step 5: Show the file to the user + +After writing, display the full contents and ask: + +``` +Session saved to .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md + +Does this look accurate? Anything to correct or add before we close? +``` + +Wait for confirmation. Make edits if requested. + +--- + +## Session File Format + +```markdown +# Session: YYYY-MM-DD +**Started:** [approximate time if known] +**Last Updated:** [current time] +**Project:** [project name or path] +**Topic:** [one-line summary of what this session was about] + +--- + +## What We Are Building + +[1-3 paragraphs describing the feature, bug fix, or task. Include enough +context that someone with zero memory of this session can understand the goal. +Include: what it does, why it's needed, how it fits into the larger system.] + +--- + +## What WORKED (with evidence) + +[List only things that are confirmed working. For each item include WHY you +know it works — test passed, ran in browser, Postman returned 200, etc. +Without evidence, move it to "Not Tried Yet" instead.] + +- **[thing that works]** — confirmed by: [specific evidence] +- **[thing that works]** — confirmed by: [specific evidence] + +If nothing is confirmed working yet: "Nothing confirmed working yet — all approaches still in progress or untested." + +--- + +## What Did NOT Work (and why) + +[This is the most important section. List every approach tried that failed. +For each failure write the EXACT reason so the next session doesn't retry it. +Be specific: "threw X error because Y" is useful. "didn't work" is not.] + +- **[approach tried]** — failed because: [exact reason / error message] +- **[approach tried]** — failed because: [exact reason / error message] + +If nothing failed: "No failed approaches yet." + +--- + +## What Has NOT Been Tried Yet + +[Approaches that seem promising but haven't been attempted. Ideas from the +conversation. Alternative solutions worth exploring. Be specific enough that +the next session knows exactly what to try.] + +- [approach / idea] +- [approach / idea] + +If nothing is queued: "No specific untried approaches identified." + +--- + +## Current State of Files + +[Every file touched this session. Be precise about what state each file is in.] + +| File | Status | Notes | +|------|--------|-------| +| `path/to/file.ts` | ✅ Complete | [what it does] | +| `path/to/file.ts` | 🔄 In Progress | [what's done, what's left] | +| `path/to/file.ts` | ❌ Broken | [what's wrong] | +| `path/to/file.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | [planned but not touched] | + +If no files were touched: "No files modified this session." + +--- + +## Decisions Made + +[Architecture choices, tradeoffs accepted, approaches chosen and why. +These prevent the next session from relitigating settled decisions.] + +- **[decision]** — reason: [why this was chosen over alternatives] + +If no significant decisions: "No major decisions made this session." + +--- + +## Blockers & Open Questions + +[Anything unresolved that the next session needs to address or investigate. +Questions that came up but weren't answered. External dependencies waiting on.] + +- [blocker / open question] + +If none: "No active blockers." + +--- + +## Exact Next Step + +[If known: The single most important thing to do when resuming. Be precise +enough that resuming requires zero thinking about where to start.] + +[If not known: "Next step not determined — review 'What Has NOT Been Tried Yet' +and 'Blockers' sections to decide on direction before starting."] + +--- + +## Environment & Setup Notes + +[Only fill this if relevant — commands needed to run the project, env vars +required, services that need to be running, etc. Skip if standard setup.] + +[If none: omit this section entirely.] +``` + +--- + +## Example Output + +```markdown +# Session: 2024-01-15 +**Started:** ~2pm +**Last Updated:** 5:30pm +**Project:** my-app +**Topic:** Building JWT authentication with httpOnly cookies + +--- + +## What We Are Building + +User authentication system for the Next.js app. Users register with email/password, +receive a JWT stored in an httpOnly cookie (not localStorage), and protected routes +check for a valid token via middleware. The goal is session persistence across browser +refreshes without exposing the token to JavaScript. + +--- + +## What WORKED (with evidence) + +- **`/api/auth/register` endpoint** — confirmed by: Postman POST returns 200 with user + object, row visible in Supabase dashboard, bcrypt hash stored correctly +- **JWT generation in `lib/auth.ts`** — confirmed by: unit test passes + (`npm test -- auth.test.ts`), decoded token at jwt.io shows correct payload +- **Password hashing** — confirmed by: `bcrypt.compare()` returns true in test + +--- + +## What Did NOT Work (and why) + +- **Next-Auth library** — failed because: conflicts with our custom Prisma adapter, + threw "Cannot use adapter with credentials provider in this configuration" on every + request. Not worth debugging — too opinionated for our setup. +- **Storing JWT in localStorage** — failed because: SSR renders happen before + localStorage is available, caused React hydration mismatch error on every page load. + This approach is fundamentally incompatible with Next.js SSR. + +--- + +## What Has NOT Been Tried Yet + +- Store JWT as httpOnly cookie in the login route response (most likely solution) +- Use `cookies()` from `next/headers` to read token in server components +- Write middleware.ts to protect routes by checking cookie existence + +--- + +## Current State of Files + +| File | Status | Notes | +|------|--------|-------| +| `app/api/auth/register/route.ts` | ✅ Complete | Works, tested | +| `app/api/auth/login/route.ts` | 🔄 In Progress | Token generates but not setting cookie yet | +| `lib/auth.ts` | ✅ Complete | JWT helpers, all tested | +| `middleware.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | Route protection, needs cookie read logic first | +| `app/login/page.tsx` | 🗒️ Not Started | UI not started | + +--- + +## Decisions Made + +- **httpOnly cookie over localStorage** — reason: prevents XSS token theft, works with SSR +- **Custom auth over Next-Auth** — reason: Next-Auth conflicts with our Prisma setup, not worth the fight + +--- + +## Blockers & Open Questions + +- Does `cookies().set()` work inside a Route Handler or only in Server Actions? Need to verify. + +--- + +## Exact Next Step + +In `app/api/auth/login/route.ts`, after generating the JWT, set it as an httpOnly +cookie using `cookies().set('token', jwt, { httpOnly: true, secure: true, sameSite: 'strict' })`. +Then test with Postman — the response should include a `Set-Cookie` header. +``` + +--- + +## Notes + +- Each session gets its own file — never append to a previous session's file +- The "What Did NOT Work" section is the most critical — future sessions will blindly retry failed approaches without it +- If the user asks to save mid-session (not just at the end), save what's known so far and mark in-progress items clearly +- The file is meant to be read by Claude at the start of the next session via `/resume-session` +- Keep this file in `.claude/sessions/` — add that folder to `.gitignore` if session logs shouldn't be committed From 1c29a4137581dae58abffadae1b1be45e3f237d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-devx Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:12:36 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] fix: update session file paths to use the home directory Updated the documentation for the `/resume-session` and `/save-session` commands to reflect the correct file paths, changing references from `.claude/sessions/` to `~/.claude/sessions/`. This ensures clarity on the global directory used for session management and maintains consistency across commands. --- commands/resume-session.md | 30 +++++++++++++++++------------- commands/save-session.md | 38 ++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 2 files changed, 37 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/commands/resume-session.md b/commands/resume-session.md index b33da0cc8..5ed86a776 100644 --- a/commands/resume-session.md +++ b/commands/resume-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Load the most recent session file from .claude/sessions/ and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. +description: Load the most recent session file from ~/.claude/sessions/ and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. --- # Resume Session Command @@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. ## Usage ``` -/resume-session # loads most recent file in .claude/sessions/ -/resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads specific date -/resume-session .claude/sessions/foo.md # loads specific file path +/resume-session # loads most recent file in ~/.claude/sessions/ +/resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads most recent session for that date +/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads specific file path ``` ## Process @@ -27,17 +27,21 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. ### Step 1: Find the session file If no argument provided: -1. List all files in `.claude/sessions/` + +1. List all `.tmp` files in `~/.claude/sessions/` 2. Pick the most recently modified file 3. If the folder doesn't exist or is empty, tell the user: ``` - No session files found in .claude/sessions/ + No session files found in ~/.claude/sessions/ Run /save-session at the end of a session to create one. ``` Then stop. If an argument is provided: -- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), look for `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md` + +- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), find all files in `~/.claude/sessions/` matching + `YYYY-MM-DD-session.tmp` (old format) or `YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` (new format) + and load the most recently modified variant for that date - If it looks like a file path, read that file directly - If not found, report clearly and stop @@ -50,7 +54,7 @@ Read the complete file. Do not summarize yet. Respond with a structured briefing in this exact format: ``` -SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md +SESSION LOADED: ~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: [project name / topic from file] @@ -89,14 +93,14 @@ If no next step is defined — ask the user where to start, and optionally sugge ## Edge Cases -**Multiple sessions for the same date** (`2024-01-15.md`, `2024-01-15-2.md`): -Load the highest-numbered file (most recent). +**Multiple sessions for the same date** (`2024-01-15-session.tmp`, `2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp`): +Load the most recently modified file for that date. **Session file references files that no longer exist:** Note this during the briefing — "⚠️ `path/to/file.ts` referenced in session but not found on disk." -**Session file is from a very old date:** -Note the gap — "⚠️ This session is from X days ago. Things may have changed." — then proceed normally. +**Session file is from more than 7 days ago:** +Note the gap — "⚠️ This session is from N days ago (threshold: 7 days). Things may have changed." — then proceed normally. **User provides a file path directly (e.g., forwarded from a teammate):** Read it and follow the same briefing process — the format is the same regardless of source. @@ -109,7 +113,7 @@ Report: "Session file found but appears empty or unreadable. You may need to cre ## Example Output ``` -SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/2024-01-15.md +SESSION LOADED: ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: my-app — JWT Authentication diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index 84254e1e3..a9a155cc5 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Save current session state to a dated file in .claude/sessions/ so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. +description: Save current session state to a dated file in ~/.claude/sessions/ so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. --- # Save Session Command @@ -27,14 +27,14 @@ Before writing the file, collect: ### Step 2: Create the sessions folder if it doesn't exist ```bash -mkdir -p .claude/sessions +mkdir -p ~/.claude/sessions ``` ### Step 3: Write the session file -Create `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md` using today's actual date. +Create `~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` using today's actual date and a short random alphanumeric ID (e.g., `2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp`). -If a file for today already exists (multiple sessions in one day), name it `YYYY-MM-DD-2.md`, `YYYY-MM-DD-3.md`, etc. +Each session always gets a unique short-id, so multiple sessions on the same day never collide. ### Step 4: Populate the file with all sections below @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Write every section honestly. Do not skip sections — write "Nothing yet" or "N After writing, display the full contents and ask: ``` -Session saved to .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD.md +Session saved to ~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp Does this look accurate? Anything to correct or add before we close? ``` @@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ Wait for confirmation. Make edits if requested. ```markdown # Session: YYYY-MM-DD + **Started:** [approximate time if known] **Last Updated:** [current time] **Project:** [project name or path] @@ -116,12 +117,12 @@ If nothing is queued: "No specific untried approaches identified." [Every file touched this session. Be precise about what state each file is in.] -| File | Status | Notes | -|------|--------|-------| -| `path/to/file.ts` | ✅ Complete | [what it does] | +| File | Status | Notes | +| ----------------- | -------------- | -------------------------- | +| `path/to/file.ts` | ✅ Complete | [what it does] | | `path/to/file.ts` | 🔄 In Progress | [what's done, what's left] | -| `path/to/file.ts` | ❌ Broken | [what's wrong] | -| `path/to/file.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | [planned but not touched] | +| `path/to/file.ts` | ❌ Broken | [what's wrong] | +| `path/to/file.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | [planned but not touched] | If no files were touched: "No files modified this session." @@ -173,6 +174,7 @@ required, services that need to be running, etc. Skip if standard setup.] ```markdown # Session: 2024-01-15 + **Started:** ~2pm **Last Updated:** 5:30pm **Project:** my-app @@ -220,13 +222,13 @@ refreshes without exposing the token to JavaScript. ## Current State of Files -| File | Status | Notes | -|------|--------|-------| -| `app/api/auth/register/route.ts` | ✅ Complete | Works, tested | -| `app/api/auth/login/route.ts` | 🔄 In Progress | Token generates but not setting cookie yet | -| `lib/auth.ts` | ✅ Complete | JWT helpers, all tested | -| `middleware.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | Route protection, needs cookie read logic first | -| `app/login/page.tsx` | 🗒️ Not Started | UI not started | +| File | Status | Notes | +| -------------------------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | +| `app/api/auth/register/route.ts` | ✅ Complete | Works, tested | +| `app/api/auth/login/route.ts` | 🔄 In Progress | Token generates but not setting cookie yet | +| `lib/auth.ts` | ✅ Complete | JWT helpers, all tested | +| `middleware.ts` | 🗒️ Not Started | Route protection, needs cookie read logic first | +| `app/login/page.tsx` | 🗒️ Not Started | UI not started | --- @@ -258,4 +260,4 @@ Then test with Postman — the response should include a `Set-Cookie` header. - The "What Did NOT Work" section is the most critical — future sessions will blindly retry failed approaches without it - If the user asks to save mid-session (not just at the end), save what's known so far and mark in-progress items clearly - The file is meant to be read by Claude at the start of the next session via `/resume-session` -- Keep this file in `.claude/sessions/` — add that folder to `.gitignore` if session logs shouldn't be committed +- Keep this file in `~/.claude/sessions/` — this is a global directory shared across all projects, so session logs are not committed to any repo by default From 72793167313cd4e45e903385654be83bb7b734bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-devx Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:23:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] docs: enhance session file naming guidelines in save-session command Updated the documentation for the `/save-session` command to include detailed rules for generating the session short-id, including allowed characters, minimum length, and examples of valid and invalid formats. This improves clarity and helps users adhere to the required naming conventions. --- commands/save-session.md | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index a9a155cc5..348fd2e1f 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -32,7 +32,16 @@ mkdir -p ~/.claude/sessions ### Step 3: Write the session file -Create `~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` using today's actual date and a short random alphanumeric ID (e.g., `2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp`). +Create `~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` using today's actual date and a short-id that satisfies the rules enforced by `SESSION_FILENAME_REGEX` in `session-manager.js`: + +- Allowed characters: lowercase `a-z`, digits `0-9`, hyphens `-` +- Minimum length: 8 characters +- No uppercase letters, no underscores, no spaces + +Valid examples: `abc123de`, `a1b2c3d4`, `frontend-worktree-1` +Invalid examples: `ABC123de` (uppercase), `short` (under 8 chars), `test_id1` (underscore) + +Full valid filename example: `2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp` Each session always gets a unique short-id, so multiple sessions on the same day never collide. From e1c29f25c9a275fdf09877cb596622f015da440a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-h Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:27:32 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] docs: clarify session file paths and usage in resume-session command Updated the documentation for the `/resume-session` command to specify that session files are loaded from the project-level `.claude/sessions/` directory first, with a fallback to the global `~/.claude/sessions/` directory. Enhanced usage examples and clarified the process for locating session files, improving user understanding of session management. --- commands/resume-session.md | 22 ++++++++++++---------- commands/save-session.md | 13 +++++++++---- 2 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/commands/resume-session.md b/commands/resume-session.md index 5ed86a776..3a08831af 100644 --- a/commands/resume-session.md +++ b/commands/resume-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Load the most recent session file from ~/.claude/sessions/ and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. +description: Load the most recent session file from .claude/sessions/ in the current project (or ~/.claude/sessions/ globally) and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. --- # Resume Session Command @@ -17,9 +17,10 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. ## Usage ``` -/resume-session # loads most recent file in ~/.claude/sessions/ -/resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads most recent session for that date -/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads specific file path +/resume-session # loads most recent file in .claude/sessions/ (project level) +/resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads most recent session for that date +/resume-session .claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads specific file path +/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads from global location ``` ## Process @@ -28,18 +29,19 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. If no argument provided: -1. List all `.tmp` files in `~/.claude/sessions/` -2. Pick the most recently modified file -3. If the folder doesn't exist or is empty, tell the user: +1. First check `.claude/sessions/` in the current project directory +2. If not found there, fall back to `~/.claude/sessions/` +3. Pick the most recently modified `.tmp` file from whichever location has files +4. If neither folder exists or both are empty, tell the user: ``` - No session files found in ~/.claude/sessions/ + No session files found in .claude/sessions/ or ~/.claude/sessions/ Run /save-session at the end of a session to create one. ``` Then stop. If an argument is provided: -- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), find all files in `~/.claude/sessions/` matching +- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), search `.claude/sessions/` first then `~/.claude/sessions/` for files matching `YYYY-MM-DD-session.tmp` (old format) or `YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` (new format) and load the most recently modified variant for that date - If it looks like a file path, read that file directly @@ -54,7 +56,7 @@ Read the complete file. Do not summarize yet. Respond with a structured briefing in this exact format: ``` -SESSION LOADED: ~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp +SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: [project name / topic from file] diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index 348fd2e1f..7c03d19cd 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -26,13 +26,17 @@ Before writing the file, collect: ### Step 2: Create the sessions folder if it doesn't exist +Create the folder at the **project level** by default: + ```bash -mkdir -p ~/.claude/sessions +mkdir -p .claude/sessions ``` +If the user explicitly asks for global storage, use `~/.claude/sessions` instead. + ### Step 3: Write the session file -Create `~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` using today's actual date and a short-id that satisfies the rules enforced by `SESSION_FILENAME_REGEX` in `session-manager.js`: +Create `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` in the current project directory, using today's actual date and a short-id that satisfies the rules enforced by `SESSION_FILENAME_REGEX` in `session-manager.js`: - Allowed characters: lowercase `a-z`, digits `0-9`, hyphens `-` - Minimum length: 8 characters @@ -54,7 +58,7 @@ Write every section honestly. Do not skip sections — write "Nothing yet" or "N After writing, display the full contents and ask: ``` -Session saved to ~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp +Session saved to .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp Does this look accurate? Anything to correct or add before we close? ``` @@ -269,4 +273,5 @@ Then test with Postman — the response should include a `Set-Cookie` header. - The "What Did NOT Work" section is the most critical — future sessions will blindly retry failed approaches without it - If the user asks to save mid-session (not just at the end), save what's known so far and mark in-progress items clearly - The file is meant to be read by Claude at the start of the next session via `/resume-session` -- Keep this file in `~/.claude/sessions/` — this is a global directory shared across all projects, so session logs are not committed to any repo by default +- Save to `.claude/sessions/` inside the current project by default — this keeps session logs co-located with the project they belong to +- Use `~/.claude/sessions/` only if the user explicitly requests global storage or there is no active project directory From 3d1b83888623a462684afe9e23abcd021354001f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-h Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:35:57 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] docs: update session file paths in save-session and resume-session commands Revised the documentation for both the and commands to clarify that session files are saved and loaded from the project-level directory, rather than the global directory. This change enhances user understanding of session management and ensures consistency in file path references. --- commands/resume-session.md | 4 ++-- commands/save-session.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/commands/resume-session.md b/commands/resume-session.md index 3a08831af..9cba97af0 100644 --- a/commands/resume-session.md +++ b/commands/resume-session.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Read the complete file. Do not summarize yet. Respond with a structured briefing in this exact format: ``` -SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp +SESSION LOADED: [actual resolved path to the file] ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: [project name / topic from file] @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Report: "Session file found but appears empty or unreadable. You may need to cre ## Example Output ``` -SESSION LOADED: ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp +SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: my-app — JWT Authentication diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index 7c03d19cd..7acf384ac 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Save current session state to a dated file in ~/.claude/sessions/ so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. +description: Save current session state to a dated file in .claude/sessions/ (project level by default) so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. --- # Save Session Command From 5199c0ce7f61790d48f5d344fc87d59dbe8bf6d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: avesh-h Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:41:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] docs: update session file path in save-session command documentation Revised the documentation for the `/save-session` command to reflect the actual resolved path to the session file, enhancing clarity for users regarding where their session data is stored. This change aligns with previous updates to session file management. --- commands/save-session.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index 7acf384ac..0f3ceeac5 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Write every section honestly. Do not skip sections — write "Nothing yet" or "N After writing, display the full contents and ask: ``` -Session saved to .claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp +Session saved to [actual resolved path to the session file] Does this look accurate? Anything to correct or add before we close? ``` From 04ee9757d299fa45e6edc4ab4603f0d07027f9e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Affaan Mustafa Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:20:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] docs: align session commands with session manager --- commands/resume-session.md | 27 +++++++++++++-------------- commands/save-session.md | 16 +++++++--------- 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/commands/resume-session.md b/commands/resume-session.md index 9cba97af0..5f84cf610 100644 --- a/commands/resume-session.md +++ b/commands/resume-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Load the most recent session file from .claude/sessions/ in the current project (or ~/.claude/sessions/ globally) and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. +description: Load the most recent session file from ~/.claude/sessions/ and resume work with full context from where the last session ended. --- # Resume Session Command @@ -17,10 +17,10 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. ## Usage ``` -/resume-session # loads most recent file in .claude/sessions/ (project level) +/resume-session # loads most recent file in ~/.claude/sessions/ /resume-session 2024-01-15 # loads most recent session for that date -/resume-session .claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads specific file path -/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp # loads from global location +/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-session.tmp # loads a specific legacy-format file +/resume-session ~/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp # loads a current short-id session file ``` ## Process @@ -29,20 +29,19 @@ This command is the counterpart to `/save-session`. If no argument provided: -1. First check `.claude/sessions/` in the current project directory -2. If not found there, fall back to `~/.claude/sessions/` -3. Pick the most recently modified `.tmp` file from whichever location has files -4. If neither folder exists or both are empty, tell the user: +1. Check `~/.claude/sessions/` +2. Pick the most recently modified `*-session.tmp` file +3. If the folder does not exist or has no matching files, tell the user: ``` - No session files found in .claude/sessions/ or ~/.claude/sessions/ + No session files found in ~/.claude/sessions/ Run /save-session at the end of a session to create one. ``` Then stop. If an argument is provided: -- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), search `.claude/sessions/` first then `~/.claude/sessions/` for files matching - `YYYY-MM-DD-session.tmp` (old format) or `YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` (new format) +- If it looks like a date (`YYYY-MM-DD`), search `~/.claude/sessions/` for files matching + `YYYY-MM-DD-session.tmp` (legacy format) or `YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` (current format) and load the most recently modified variant for that date - If it looks like a file path, read that file directly - If not found, report clearly and stop @@ -95,8 +94,8 @@ If no next step is defined — ask the user where to start, and optionally sugge ## Edge Cases -**Multiple sessions for the same date** (`2024-01-15-session.tmp`, `2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp`): -Load the most recently modified file for that date. +**Multiple sessions for the same date** (`2024-01-15-session.tmp`, `2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp`): +Load the most recently modified matching file for that date, regardless of whether it uses the legacy no-id format or the current short-id format. **Session file references files that no longer exist:** Note this during the briefing — "⚠️ `path/to/file.ts` referenced in session but not found on disk." @@ -115,7 +114,7 @@ Report: "Session file found but appears empty or unreadable. You may need to cre ## Example Output ``` -SESSION LOADED: .claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123-session.tmp +SESSION LOADED: /Users/you/.claude/sessions/2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp ════════════════════════════════════════════════ PROJECT: my-app — JWT Authentication diff --git a/commands/save-session.md b/commands/save-session.md index 0f3ceeac5..676d74cdd 100644 --- a/commands/save-session.md +++ b/commands/save-session.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -description: Save current session state to a dated file in .claude/sessions/ (project level by default) so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. +description: Save current session state to a dated file in ~/.claude/sessions/ so work can be resumed in a future session with full context. --- # Save Session Command @@ -26,17 +26,15 @@ Before writing the file, collect: ### Step 2: Create the sessions folder if it doesn't exist -Create the folder at the **project level** by default: +Create the canonical sessions folder in the user's Claude home directory: ```bash -mkdir -p .claude/sessions +mkdir -p ~/.claude/sessions ``` -If the user explicitly asks for global storage, use `~/.claude/sessions` instead. - ### Step 3: Write the session file -Create `.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp` in the current project directory, using today's actual date and a short-id that satisfies the rules enforced by `SESSION_FILENAME_REGEX` in `session-manager.js`: +Create `~/.claude/sessions/YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp`, using today's actual date and a short-id that satisfies the rules enforced by `SESSION_FILENAME_REGEX` in `session-manager.js`: - Allowed characters: lowercase `a-z`, digits `0-9`, hyphens `-` - Minimum length: 8 characters @@ -47,7 +45,7 @@ Invalid examples: `ABC123de` (uppercase), `short` (under 8 chars), `test_id1` (u Full valid filename example: `2024-01-15-abc123de-session.tmp` -Each session always gets a unique short-id, so multiple sessions on the same day never collide. +The legacy filename `YYYY-MM-DD-session.tmp` is still valid, but new session files should prefer the short-id form to avoid same-day collisions. ### Step 4: Populate the file with all sections below @@ -273,5 +271,5 @@ Then test with Postman — the response should include a `Set-Cookie` header. - The "What Did NOT Work" section is the most critical — future sessions will blindly retry failed approaches without it - If the user asks to save mid-session (not just at the end), save what's known so far and mark in-progress items clearly - The file is meant to be read by Claude at the start of the next session via `/resume-session` -- Save to `.claude/sessions/` inside the current project by default — this keeps session logs co-located with the project they belong to -- Use `~/.claude/sessions/` only if the user explicitly requests global storage or there is no active project directory +- Use the canonical global session store: `~/.claude/sessions/` +- Prefer the short-id filename form (`YYYY-MM-DD--session.tmp`) for any new session file