Wipes workflow history and temporary artifacts to allow for a clean state.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/reset && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/11379" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/reset && rm skill.zip

Installs to .claude/skills/reset

Activation

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Resets workflow artifacts (.otto/ directory). Removes sessions, tasks, and specs. Use when starting over. Destructive - requires confirmation.
142 chars✓ has a “when” trigger
Beginner

Key capabilities

  • →Clear workflow artifacts from the `.otto/` directory
  • →Remove specific targets like tasks, specs, or sessions
  • →Preview what will be removed with sizes before deletion
  • →Require explicit user confirmation before proceeding with deletion
  • →Report on the completion of the reset operation

How it works

The skill checks for the `.otto/` directory, parses specified targets, previews the files to be removed, requests user confirmation, and then deletes the targeted directories.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
Optional targets (tasks, specs, sessions, or all) to clear
You get back
Confirmation of cleared workflow data and a report of the reset operation

When to use reset

  • →Starting a project over
  • →Cleaning up workflow workspace
  • →Resetting agent session data

About reset

Clears workflow data like task lists, browser sessions, and specifications from the .otto/ directory. Requires explicit user confirmation to prevent accidental data loss.

Resets workflow artifacts (.otto/ directory). Removes sessions, tasks, and specs. Use when starting over. Destructive - requires confirmation.

When not to use it

  • →When the `.otto/` directory does not exist
  • →When the user does not confirm the deletion
  • →When the goal is to preserve workflow artifacts

Limitations

  • →Requires explicit user confirmation for deletion
  • →Only operates within the `.otto/` directory
  • →Docs are always preserved

How it compares

This skill provides a controlled, confirmed deletion of specific workflow artifacts within the `.otto/` directory, offering selective clearing and a safety preview, unlike a general file deletion command.

Compared to similar skills

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