andrem-sec/heartbeat
.claude/skills/core/heartbeat/SKILL.md
Session-start orientation — loads context, surfaces learnings, confirms registry
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add andrem-sec/psc-comet heartbeatInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Security Scan Results
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TrivyContainer and dependency vulnerability scanner
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SemgrepStatic code analysis for vulnerabilities
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mcp-scan (Snyk)Model Context Protocol security validation
95%
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Snyk (dep)Open source security scanning
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Socket.devSupply chain security analysis
50%
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VirusTotalMulti-engine malware detection
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CrowdStrikeAdvanced threat intelligence
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Last scanned: Apr 16, 2026, 12:45 AM4.5s1 file scanned
SKILL.md
- name:
- heartbeat
- description:
- Ask for today's primary goal if not already stated; note it
- version:
- 0.2.0
- level:
- 1
- - name:
- Set Intention
Heartbeat Skill
Run at the start of every session. Orient before working.
What Claude Gets Wrong Without This Skill
Without heartbeat, Claude starts from zero each session — no memory of prior decisions, no awareness of active blockers, no connection between today's goal and yesterday's learnings. The same mistakes recur. Context is rebuilt from scratch through conversation instead of being loaded directly.
Session Brief Format
Session — [date]
Branch: [branch] | [clean/N modified files]
Recent: [last 2 commits, one line each]
Relevant learnings:
- [entry] (only if applicable)
Goal: [stated or inferred]
Keep the brief to 6 lines or fewer. This is orientation, not a report.
Ember Gate Check
After loading context, check for .claude/context/ember-due. If this file exists:
- Read its contents (shows session count and hours since last consolidation)
- Include this line in the session brief:
Memory consolidation due: [file contents] - Recommend the user run
/distillat a convenient point - Delete the flag file after surfacing it (prevents repeated alerts for the same trigger)
# To check and clear the flag:
cat .claude/context/ember-due 2>/dev/null && rm -f .claude/context/ember-due
The ember gate fires when both: 24+ hours have passed since last consolidation AND 5+ sessions have run. This is the auto-consolidation signal from the ember-gate.sh hook.
Anti-Patterns
Do not load every skill in the registry. Load only what is relevant to the session goal.
Do not produce a long report. If context/user.md is empty, say so in one line and ask the user to run /start-here.
Do not ask multiple questions. One clarifying question at most.
Mandatory Checklist
- Verify context/user.md was read (not skipped)
- Verify context/learnings.md was read (not skipped)
- Verify git status was checked
- Verify session brief is 6 lines or fewer
- Verify today's goal is captured before proceeding
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