Restart
This "Restart" skill quickly resets a conversation or session, offering a clean slate for clearer interactions and resolving unexpected issues.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add restart npx -- -y @trustedskills/restart
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"restart": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/restart"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The restart skill allows an AI agent to reset its internal state or context. This is useful for clearing out old information and starting fresh, preventing the accumulation of irrelevant data that could impact subsequent tasks. The skill provides a clean slate for the agent to begin new interactions or processes.
When to use it
- After a long conversation where the AI agent's memory has become cluttered with details.
- When switching between significantly different topics or tasks, ensuring no prior context interferes.
- To troubleshoot unexpected behavior by returning the agent to its initial state.
- Before performing a complex task that requires focused attention and minimal external influence.
Key capabilities
- Context clearing: Removes all previously stored information.
- State reset: Returns the AI agent to its default operational configuration.
Example prompts
- "Please restart."
- "Clear my context and start over."
- "Reset your memory."
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of this skill depends on how the underlying AI agent handles state management. It’s a simple tool, but it's crucial for maintaining accuracy and relevance in extended interactions.
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