continuous-learning
[DEPRECATED - use continuous-learning-v2] Legacy v1 stop-hook skill extractor. v2 is a strict superset with instinct-based, project-scoped, hook-reliable learning. Do not invoke v1: when continuous learning, session learning, or pattern extraction is requested, route to continuous-learning-v2 instea
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Continuous Learning Skill DEPRECATED
DEPRECATED 2026 04 28. Use continuous learning v2 instead. v2 is a strict superset: stop hook observation becomes PreToolUse/PostToolUse observation, full skills become atomic instincts with confidence scoring, and global only storage becomes project scoped plus global promotion.
This file is kept for archival reference and backward compatibility with existing installs.
Original v1 Documentation (archival)
Automatically evaluates Claude Code sessions on end to extract reusable patterns that can be saved as learned skills.
When to Activate
Setting up automatic pattern extraction from Claude Code sessions
Configuring the Stop hook for session evaluation
Reviewing or curating learned skills in ~/.claude/skills/learned/
Adjusting extraction thresholds or pattern categories
Comparing v1 (this) vs v2 (instinct based) approaches
Status
This v1 skill is still supported, but continuous learning v2 is the preferred path for new installs. Keep v1 when you explicitly want the simpler Stop hook extraction flow or need compatibility with older learned skill workflows.
How It Works
This skill runs as a Stop hook at the end of each session:
1. Session Evaluation : Checks if session has enough messages (default: 10+)
2. Pattern Detection : Identifies extractable patterns from the session
3. Skill Extraction : Saves useful patterns to ~/.claude/skills/learned/
Configuration
Edit config.json to customize:
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 ~/.claude/settings.json :
Why Stop Hook?
Lightweight : Runs once at session end
Non blocking : Doesn't add latency to every message
Complete context : Has access to full session transcript
Related
[The Longform Guide](https://x.com/affaanmustafa/status/2014040193557471352) Section on continuous learning
/learn command Manual pattern extraction mid session
Comparison Notes (Research: Jan 2025)
vs Homunculus
Homunculus v2 takes a more sophisticated approach:
Feature Our Approach Homunculus v2
Observation Stop hook (end of session) PreToolUse/PostToolUse hooks (100% reliable)
Analysis Main context Background agent (Haiku)
Granularity Full skills Atomic "instincts"
Confidence None 0.3 0.9 weighted
Evolution Direct to skill Instincts → cluster → skill/command/agent
Sharing None Export/import instincts
Key insight from homunculus:
"v1 relied on skills to observe. Skills are probabilistic—they fire ~50 80% of the time. v2 uses hooks for observation (100% reliable) and instincts as the atomic unit of learned behavior."
Potential v2 Enhancements
1. Instinct based learning Smaller, atomic behaviors with confidence scoring
2. Background observer Haiku agent analyzing in parallel
3. Confidence decay Instincts lose confidence if contradicted
4. Domain tagging code style, testing, git, debugging, etc.
5. Evolution path Cluster related instincts into skills/commands
See: docs/continuous learning v2 spec.md for full spec.