Can I use this skill for automated scripting?

Yes, the skill supports a --json flag, allowing you to programmatically extract fields like session ID or inbox path using tools like jq.

What does a 'corrupted' session state mean?

A corrupted state indicates that the session directory or its internal tracking files have been damaged and may require manual intervention or recycling.

How do I find my current Hive session ID?

You can use the 'hive session info' command provided by this skill to immediately view your 6-character unique ID and inbox topic.

How does this skill detect which session I am in?

The skill automatically detects the session by analyzing the current working directory and looking for the .hive-session identifier file.

What is an 'Inbox' in the Hive ecosystem?

An inbox is a specific messaging topic (formatted as agent.session-id.inbox) used to receive and coordinate messages between different AI agents.

Hive Session Info

Name: Hive Session Info
Author: colonyops

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Collaboration Tools

Retrieves and displays critical details about the current Hive session, including unique session IDs and messaging inbox topics for AI agent coordination.

The Session Info skill provides AI agents with the ability to self-identify their execution environment within the Hive ecosystem. By exposing essential metadata such as unique 6-character session IDs, communication inbox topics, and environment states, it enables seamless multi-agent orchestration, simplified debugging of isolated git environments, and programmatic coordination between specialized Claude instances or other AI tools.

Key Features

01Provides JSON-formatted output for easy scripting and CLI automation

02Verifies current working directory context within Hive-managed repositories

03Retrieves unique 6-character session identifiers for environment tracking

04Displays session states including active, recycled, and corrupted status

05Identifies agent-specific inbox topics for inter-agent messaging coordination

0615 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Scripting automation workflows that require dynamic retrieval of the current session ID

02Coordinating communication between multiple AI agents using shared inbox topics

03Debugging session-specific environment issues by verifying absolute paths and states

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add colonyops/hive session-info

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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