ravenclaw-context

name	ravenclaw-context
description	Load work context from Ravenclaw and prepare for task execution. Use at the start of a new session or when switching between tasks.

This skill helps you quickly load and apply work context from the Ravenclaw system.

Steps

1. Load Work Context

First, get the full work context. If the Ravenclaw MCP server is available, use the get_work_context tool. Otherwise, run the CLI:

rc context

2. Review Active Work

Check what's currently in progress:

rc issue list --status=in_progress --format=table

Check what's blocked or ready to start:

rc issue list --status=todo --format=table

3. Check User Comments

If working on a specific issue, check for user comments/feedback:

rc comment list issue <issue-id>

4. Start Working

Pick an issue to work on and mark it:

rc issue start <key>

5. When Done

Update the issue and add any relevant wiki documentation:

rc issue done <key>
rc wiki write <topic-slug>

6. Epic Locks (Multi-Agent Safety)

Before starting work on an epic's issues, acquire a lock:

rc lock acquire <epic-id> --session $SESSION_ID --agent claude-code

Keep the lock alive during long work:

rc lock heartbeat <epic-id> --session $SESSION_ID

Release when done:

rc lock release <epic-id> --session $SESSION_ID

Or simply use rc issue start <key> — it auto-acquires the epic lock.

Check for existing locks:

rc lock list

Tips

• Use rc context --compact for a token-efficient summary
• Use rc search "keyword" to find relevant epics, issues, or wiki pages
• Always read comments before starting — the user may have specific instructions
• Update the wiki with architectural decisions or important context for future agents