Hizal Start

Initialize the agent's context memory session. Self-triggering — fires whenever the agent begins work, picks up a task, or enters a coding session. Use before searching, writing, or building anything. Handles session start, resume, and recovery. Triggers on phrases like "let me start working", "begin this task", "pick up where I left off", "start coding", "let's get started", or any time the agent enters a new work context without an active session.

Begin every work session with Hizal. Search before you build; write as you build.

Session Lifecycle

1. Check for Existing Session

Call get_active_session() first. If status="active", use the returned session_id and call resume_session to extend TTL. If status="none", proceed to start a new session.

2. Start Session

hizal__start_session(lifecycle_slug="<slug>")

Returns a session_id. Keep it visible — needed for register_focus and end_session.

The agent's project and lifecycle context is assumed known. If unsure, check AGENTS.md or ask the user.

3. Register Focus (Optional)

If the task is known, register it immediately:

hizal__register_focus(
  session_id="<session-id>",
  task="<task description>",
  tags=["<tag1>", "<tag2>"]
)

See the hizal-register-focus skill for details on focus registration.

After Starting

1. Search Hizal for existing context on the task (see hizal-search skill)
2. Only then begin coding or building
3. Write to Hizal as you make decisions (see hizal-write skill)
4. End your session when done (see hizal-end skill)

Session Recovery

If you lose your session_id (context reset, compaction), call get_active_session() again and follow the same check/resume flow above.