digest
Generate a daily or weekly digest of activity across all connected sources. Use when catching up after time away, starting the day and wanting a summary of mentions and action items, or reviewing a week's decisions and document updates grouped by project.
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npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill digest
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Digest Command
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md).
Scan recent activity across all connected sources and generate a structured digest highlighting what matters.
Instructions
1. Parse Flags
Determine the time window from the user's input:
daily — Last 24 hours (default if no flag specified)
weekly — Last 7 days
The user may also specify a custom range:
since yesterday
since Monday
since 2025 01 20
2. Check Available Sources
Identify which MCP sources are connected (same approach as the search command):
~~chat — channels, DMs, mentions
~~email — inbox, sent, threads
~~cloud storage — recently modified docs shared with user
~~project tracker — tasks assigned, completed, commented on
~~CRM — opportunity updates, account activity
~~knowledge base — recently updated wiki pages
If no sources are connected, guide the user:
3. Gather Activity from Each Source
~~chat:
Search for messages mentioning the user ( to:me )
Check channels the user is in for recent activity
Look for threads the user participated in
Identify new messages in key channels
~~email:
Search recent inbox messages
Identify threads with new replies
Flag emails with action items or questions directed at the user
~~cloud storage:
Find documents recently modified or shared with the user
Note new comments on docs the user owns or collaborates on
~~project tracker:
Tasks assigned to the user (new or updated)
Tasks completed by others that the user follows
Comments on tasks the user is involved with
~~CRM:
Opportunity stage changes
New activities logged on accounts the user owns
Updated contacts or accounts
~~knowledge base:
Recently updated documents in relevant collections
New documents created in watched areas
4. Identify Key Items
From all gathered activity, extract and categorize:
Action Items:
Direct requests made to the user ("Can you...", "Please...", "@user")
Tasks assigned or due soon
Questions awaiting the user's response
Review requests
Decisions:
Conclusions reached in threads or emails
Approvals or rejections
Policy or direction changes
Mentions:
Times the user was mentioned or referenced
Discussions about the user's projects or areas
Updates:
Status changes on projects the user follows
Document updates in the user's domain
Completed items the user was waiting on
5. Group by Topic
Organize the digest by topic, project, or theme rather than by source. Merge related activity across sources:
6. Format the Digest
Structure the output clearly:
7. Handle Unavailable Sources
If any source fails or is unreachable:
Do not let one failed source prevent the digest from being generated. Produce the best digest possible from available sources.
8. Summary Stats
End with a quick summary:
Notes
Default to daily if no flag is specified
Group by topic/project, not by source — users care about what happened, not where it happened
Action items should always be listed first — they are the most actionable part of a digest
Deduplicate cross source activity (same decision in ~~chat and email = one entry)
For weekly digests, prioritize significance over completeness — highlight what matters, skip noise
If the user has a memory system (CLAUDE.md), use it to decode people names and project references
Include enough context in each item that the user can decide whether to dig deeper without clicking through