| name | continuous-learning |
| description | Automatically extract reusable patterns from coding sessions and save them as learned skills for future use. |
Continuous Learning Skill
Automatically evaluates coding sessions on end to extract reusable patterns that can be saved as learned skills.
How It Works
This skill runs as a sessionEnd hook at the end of each session:
- Session Evaluation: Checks if session has enough messages (default: 10+)
- Pattern Detection: Identifies extractable patterns from the session
- Skill Extraction: Saves useful patterns to
~/.copilot/skills/learned/
Configuration
{
"min_session_length": 10,
"extraction_threshold": "medium",
"auto_approve": false,
"learned_skills_path": "~/.copilot/skills/learned/",
"patterns_to_detect": [
"error_resolution",
"user_corrections",
"workarounds",
"debugging_techniques",
"project_specific"
],
"ignore_patterns": [
"simple_typos",
"one_time_fixes",
"external_api_issues"
]
}
Pattern Types
| Pattern | Description |
|---|
error_resolution | How specific errors were resolved |
user_corrections | Patterns from user corrections |
workarounds | Solutions to framework/library quirks |
debugging_techniques | Effective debugging approaches |
project_specific | Project-specific conventions |
Hook Setup
Add to your .github/hooks/default.json:
{
"version": 1,
"hooks": {
"sessionEnd": [{
"type": "command",
"bash": "scripts/hooks/evaluate-session.sh"
}]
}
}
Why sessionEnd Hook?
- Lightweight: Runs once at session end
- Non-blocking: Doesn't add latency to every message
- Complete context: Has access to full session transcript
Comparison with v2
| Feature | v1 (This Skill) | v2 (Instinct-Based) |
|---|
| Observation | sessionEnd hook (end of session) | preToolUse/postToolUse (continuous) |
| Analysis | Main context | Background analysis |
| Granularity | Full skills | Atomic "instincts" |
| Confidence | None | 0.3–0.9 weighted |
| Evolution | Direct to skill | Instincts cluster into skills/commands/agents |
See continuous-learning-v2 for the instinct-based approach.