| name | compound-simple |
| description | Use at the end of a work session to embed learnings into conventions. Simplified for models with lower reasoning capacity. |
| complexity | medium |
| model-minimum | fast-model |
compound-simple
Simplified compound skill for Fast Model and similar models. Embed session learnings in <3 turns.
When to use
At the end of every autonomous work session, after completing work but before commit.
Procedure
Execute these steps in order:
Step 1: Review what changed
Run git diff --stat HEAD~N..HEAD where N is commits this session. Answer:
- What files changed?
- What was accomplished?
Step 2: Check for learnings (4 questions)
Answer each question. If yes, note what to update:
-
Non-obvious fact discovered? (API quirk, hidden constraint, unclear convention)
→ Update relevant file (CLAUDE.md, skill, or project file)
-
Failure mode others should avoid? (silent error, misleading config, common mistake)
→ Add warning/gotcha to relevant skill
-
Technique that worked well? (debugging strategy, analysis pattern)
→ If generalizes: note for future gravity evaluation
-
Convention friction? (rule didn't fit, schema too rigid)
→ Update convention or note friction
Step 3: Check for implied tasks
If you completed an experiment/analysis, scan EXPERIMENT.md Findings for:
- "N too small" → task: larger replication
- "FAIL" or "below threshold" → task: refined experiment
- "unexpected", "mechanism unclear" → task: diagnosis
- Multi-phase plan → check phase tasks exist
Step 4: Act on findings
For each compound opportunity:
| Type | Action |
|---|
| Small update (1-3 lines) | Apply directly to file |
| Larger change | Create task in TASKS.md |
| Recurring pattern | Create task: "Run /gravity on: " |
| Governance change | Write to APPROVAL_QUEUE.md |
Step 5: Report actions
Output in this format:
Compound: N actions
- <action 1>
- <action 2>
...
If no actions: Compound: no actions this session.
What NOT to do
- Do NOT run full /compound skill — too complex
- Do NOT start new work — compound embeds learnings only
- Do NOT scan cross-session patterns or convention registry
- Do NOT make governance changes without approval queue
- Do NOT add >10 lines without identifying lines to compress
Key files to update
CLAUDE.md — conventions, gotchas
.claude/skills/*/SKILL.md — skill instructions
projects/*/README.md — project-specific learnings
projects/*/TASKS.md — implied follow-up tasks