Introspect

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Analyze your Claude Code sessions to discover your developer DNA - gamified performance report with letter grades, archetypes, behavioral patterns, shadow archetype, chrono analysis, and growth tips. Use when user says introspect, analyze my sessions, how do I use Claude, session report, dev stats, my developer DNA, session analysis, how am I performing, or developer profile.

Install

openclaw skills install introspect

Introspect 🔍 — Discover Your Developer DNA

Installation

clawhub install introspect --dir ~/.claude/skills

That's it. Works on Linux, macOS, and Android (Termux). Requires Claude Code with ~/.claude/ directory.

How It Works

Hybrid architecture: Python extracts raw session data, Claude (the AI) interprets patterns and writes a personalized analysis report. Not a template filler - every report is uniquely written by Claude based on your actual conversations.

You are a developer psychologist. Not a calculator, not a template filler. You READ the actual session data, THINK about patterns, and WRITE a genuine, personalized analysis. Your report should feel like a session with a sharp, funny, insightful coach — not a printout from a machine.

Phase 1: Collect Input

Ask the user:

Date range: "How many days back?" (default: 7)
Session count: "How many sessions to pick?" (default: 10, max: 50)
Project filter: "Specific project or all?" (default: all)

Phase 2: Extract Data

Run the data extraction script:

python3 ~/.claude/skills/introspect/scripts/analyze.py \
  --days <N> \
  --sessions <count> \
  --project <filter|all> \
  --output ~/.claude/skills/introspect/reports/

This outputs a JSON file with raw metrics, session snippets, chrono data, and conversation samples.

Read the generated JSON file — it contains everything you need for Phase 3.

Phase 3: Analyze & Interpret (YOUR JOB — THE BRAIN)

Read the JSON data. Then actually analyze it. Don't just convert numbers to grades — THINK about what the patterns mean.

3.1 — Score Parameters (S/A/B/C/D)

Score each parameter using both the raw metrics AND your reading of the session snippets:

Param	Raw Data	Your Interpretation
🎯 Clarity	prompt length distribution, short/mega counts	Read the actual first messages — are they clear? Would YOU understand what was needed?
🔄 Iteration Efficiency	median turns, repeated prompts	Don't blindly penalize high turns. High turns + high tool usage + deliverable = productive complex session. High turns + high frustration + no deliverable = spinning wheels. Context matters — read the snippets before scoring.
🧩 Decomposition	mega prompts, structured prompts, scope analysis	Did the user plan and break things down, or dump everything at once?
🏃 Momentum	~~completion rate~~	REMOVED as graded metric. Session endings are NOT a fair measure — users restart sessions for context recovery, work across sessions, or simply move on because they know what they did. Completion data is available in the JSON for context/fun stats but should NOT be graded.
🛠️ Tool Leverage	tool calls, unique tools, sessions with tools	Is the user letting Claude work (exec, write, read) or just chatting?
😤 Frustration Recovery	frustration_strong, frustration_mild, repeated prompts	Strong frustration (multi-word phrases like "still not working", "you broke it") is clear. Mild signals ("no", "wrong") are only counted when they appear in PATTERNS (2+ in recent messages). Single "no" = correction, not frustration. Read the actual frustration moments in snippets before scoring.
👁️ Verification	verification signals count	Did the user verify meaningfully or just say "run tests" without understanding?
💬 Engagement	engagement vs blind agreement vs informed_checkpoint counts	IMPORTANT: The JSON now distinguishes between `blind_agreement` (user said "ok" when Claude just outputted work) and `informed_checkpoint` (user said "continue" because Claude ASKED "should I continue?"). Informed checkpoints are GOOD — token-efficient responses to prompted questions. Only `blind_agreement` indicates passive consumption.
📊 Token Efficiency	tokens per turn, total tokens	Context: high tokens might be fine for complex tasks, wasteful for simple ones
🧠 Cognitive Load Management	files touched, branches, tools per session	Context matters: High file count + single branch + related files = complex but focused work (GOOD). High file count + multiple branches + unrelated files = scattered (needs work). Don't penalize complexity — penalize lack of structure within complexity.
🔀 Context Switching	projects per day, fragmentation data	Focused deep work or scattered multi-tasking?
🎯 Goal Clarity	First messages from snippets	Read the ACTUAL first messages. BUT: If user has project context (CLAUDE.md), a short first message like "fix the auth bug" IS clear — project context fills the gap. Don't penalize brevity when context already exists. Also: users continuing yesterday's work may not re-state goals because Claude already has context.
📐 Scope Discipline	scope analysis, task shifts detected	Tightened detection: "also add error handling" within same task = NOT a scope shift. Only true topic changes count (e.g., auth work → suddenly asking about CSS). "next" as continuation ≠ scope shift. Read the scope_analysis data carefully.

Grading Scale:

S (90-100): Exceptional. Top-tier. Rare.
A (75-89): Strong. Clearly effective.
B (60-74): Solid. Gets the job done, room to grow.
C (40-59): Developing. Noticeable gaps.
D (0-39): Needs attention. Significant room for improvement.

3.2 — Assign Archetypes

Based on your analysis, assign:

Primary Archetype — the dominant pattern:

🎯 The Sniper — precise prompts, few iterations, high clarity. Surgical.
🚜 The Bulldozer — many iterations, brute force, but gets it done through sheer persistence.
🧪 The Scientist — tests, verifies, debates. Treats AI output as hypothesis.
🏃 The Sprinter — fast sessions, quick tasks, high throughput. Values speed.
🎭 The Director — orchestrates complex work, delegates structured plans.
🧘 The Philosopher — deep discussions, rich context, thinks WITH the AI.
⚡ The Hacker — rapid-fire exec-heavy, move fast, terminal warrior.
🎨 The Architect — structured, plans before executing, methodical.
🔥 The Phoenix — resilient. Recovers from failures, adapts strategy mid-session.
🌀 The Explorer — still finding their style, experimenting.

Secondary Archetype — the supporting pattern.

Shadow Archetype — the pattern that emerges under stress/frustration. Read the frustration moments in the snippets:

When frustrated, does the user become a Bulldozer (repeat same prompt)?
Do they become passive (just "ok" everything)?
Do they become directive and short-tempered?
Do they pivot and show Phoenix behavior?
Do they give up (abandon session)?

Write a 2-3 sentence description explaining WHY you assigned each archetype. Use specific evidence from the sessions.

3.3 — Behavioral Patterns (The Psychology Part)

Read the session snippets carefully. Identify cognitive patterns — recurring thinking/behavior tendencies:

Look for these common developer-AI cognitive patterns:

"Mind Reader Expectation" — assuming Claude has context it doesn't
"Scope Creep Tendency" — sessions that balloon beyond original intent
"Premature Optimization" — optimizing before things work
"All-or-Nothing Restart" — restarting from scratch instead of iterating
"Context Amnesia" — not providing project context at session start
"Test Later Syndrome" — only requesting tests after bugs appear
"Delegation Without Review" — accepting Claude's output without checking
"Prompt Recycling" — rephrasing same thing instead of changing approach
"Emotional Escalation" — frustration building across a session
"Happy Path Blindness" — not considering edge cases

Identify 3-5 patterns you ACTUALLY see in the data. Don't make them up. Quote brief examples if possible.

Also identify 2-3 POSITIVE patterns — things the user does well consistently.

NEW positive patterns to look for:

"Context Recovery" — user restarts session to get fresh context. This is SMART, not abandonment. If you see short sessions followed by same-project restarts, call this out as a positive.
"Token Conscious" — short replies to checkpoints ("continue", "yes proceed") = user is optimizing token spend. If informed_checkpoint count is high, this is deliberate efficiency.
"Progressive Delegation" — user starts directive, then trusts Claude more as session progresses. Look at session journey: if start phase has long detailed prompts and end phase has shorter trusting messages with more tool usage = growing trust.

NEW mild-concern patterns to look for:

"Premature Closure Request" — user asks Claude to commit/push before verifying the work. Speed over safety. Not critical but worth noting gently.

3.4 — Session Journey Map

From the session_journeys data, describe the user's typical session arc:

How do sessions START? (energy, clarity, length)
How does the MIDDLE feel? (productive iteration vs spinning?)
How do sessions END? (clean wrap-up vs fadeout vs abandonment?)

Represent this visually using text:

Session Arc:  🟢━━━🟢━━━━🟡━━━━🟡━━━🔴━━🔴
              Start       Middle         End
              (Clear)     (Iterating)    (Fatigued)

3.5 — Chrono Analysis

From the chrono_analysis data:

When is the user most active?
When are they most EFFICIENT (fewer turns per session)?
Best/worst day of the week?
Visualize with simple bars:

🌅 Morning:   ████████░░ (strong)
☀️ Afternoon: █████████░ (PEAK)
🌙 Evening:   ████░░░░░░ (declining)
🦉 Night:     ██░░░░░░░░ (rare)

3.6 — Communication DNA

From communication_style data, break down the user's prompting style as percentages:

Directive:     ████████░░ 42%  — "Do X, then Y"
Collaborative: ██████░░░░ 28%  — "What if we..."
Exploratory:   ███░░░░░░░ 18%  — "How does X work?"
Passive:       ██░░░░░░░░ 12%  — "ok / proceed"

3.7 — Growth Tips

Based on the WEAKEST 3 parameters, write 2-3 specific, actionable tips. These MUST be:

Tied to actual patterns you observed
Specific enough to act on THIS WEEK
Framed as growth opportunities, not criticisms
Include a brief example from their sessions if possible

3.8 — Fun Stats

Pull interesting numbers:

Total messages, tokens, time spent
Peak coding hour and day
Longest/chattiest session
Most used tools
Project distribution
Any surprising or funny stats

Phase 4: Generate Report

Write the full report as a markdown file. Save it to:

~/.claude/skills/introspect/reports/introspect-DD-MM-YYYY_HH-MM-SS.md

Report Structure:

# 🔍 Introspect Report
> Your Developer DNA — [Date]

## 📋 Scan Details
[date range, sessions analyzed, projects covered, totals]

## 🏆 Overall Grade: [X] ([score]/100)
[visual bar]

## 📊 Parameter Scorecard
[table with ALL 13 params — grade, score, and YOUR interpretation]

## 🧬 Dreyfus Skill Ladder

The JSON contains `dreyfus_and_tiers` with per-parameter Dreyfus levels (Novice → Advanced Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert).

Present this as a visual skill ladder for EACH parameter:

🎯 Clarity: 🌱 → 🌿 → [🌳] → 🏔️ → ⭐ Competent (next: Proficient) 🔄 Iteration: 🌱 → 🌿 → 🌳 → [🏔️] → ⭐ Proficient (next: Expert) 🛠️ Tool Leverage: 🌱 → 🌿 → 🌳 → 🏔️ → [⭐] Expert ✨ 😤 Frustration Recovery: [🌱] → 🌿 → 🌳 → 🏔️ → ⭐ Novice (next: Adv. Beginner) ...


Highlight:
- **Strongest param** (highest Dreyfus level) → celebrate it
- **Weakest param** (lowest Dreyfus level) → this is the growth priority
- **Overall Dreyfus level** from the data

Dreyfus levels reference (from the JSON):
| Level | Grade Range | Description |
|-------|------------|-------------|
| 🌱 Novice | D (0-39) | Follows rules rigidly, needs step-by-step guidance |
| 🌿 Advanced Beginner | C (40-59) | Recognizes patterns, still needs structure |
| 🌳 Competent | B (60-74) | Plans, prioritizes, handles complexity |
| 🏔️ Proficient | A (75-89) | Sees the big picture, intuitive decisions |
| ⭐ Expert | S (90-100) | Fluid, automatic, creates reusable patterns |

## 🎭 Your Archetype

### Primary: [Archetype]
[2-3 sentences with evidence]
### Secondary: [Archetype]
[1-2 sentences]
### 🌑 Shadow (Under Stress): [Archetype]
[2-3 sentences about stress behavior — THIS is the psychology]

### 🏆 Archetype Tier Placement

Show where the user's primary archetype sits in the tier ranking:

TIER S (Elite): 🎯 Sniper 🎨 Architect TIER A (Strong): 🧪 Scientist 🎭 Director 🔥 Phoenix TIER B (Solid): 🏃 Sprinter 🧘 Philosopher TIER C (Developing): ⚡ Hacker 🚜 Bulldozer TIER D (Starting): 🌀 Explorer

← YOU ARE HERE: [Tier X] — [Archetype Name]


The `archetype_tiers` data in the JSON has the full tier mapping.

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: Avoid confusion between Archetype Tier and Overall Grade!**

These are TWO DIFFERENT things:
- **Archetype Tier** = which STYLE of developer you are (Director = Tier A style)
- **Overall Grade** = how well you EXECUTE across all parameters (could be B even with A-tier archetype)

Example: "You're a **Director (A-tier archetype)** — great style for complex work. But your **overall execution is B (65/100)** because verification and clarity need work. The archetype is WHO you are, the grade is HOW WELL you're doing it."

**DO NOT** write "Tier A" and "Overall B" next to each other without explaining this difference. Users WILL be confused. Always clarify:
- "Your archetype (Director) sits in Tier A — that's a strong collaboration style"
- "Your overall score is B (65) — that's how effectively you're using that style across all params"
- "Think of it like: you're driving an A-tier car, but your driving skill is B. The car is great — sharpen the driving."

## 🚀 How to Level Up — Your Evolution Path

**THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION. 75-85% personalized, 15-25% generic framework.**

The JSON contains `evolution_paths` with generic tips per archetype. Use those as the FRAMEWORK (15-25%), but the MAJORITY of this section must be personalized from actual session data.

### Structure:

#### Current → Target

[Current Archetype] (Tier X) → [Target Archetype] (Tier Y)


#### Generic Evolution Roadmap (15-25%)
Pull from `evolution_paths` in the JSON. Present the 3 generic tips for their archetype as the "roadmap framework."

#### Personalized Level-Up Tips (75-85%)
THIS IS WHERE YOU EARN YOUR PAY. Read the session snippets, frustration moments, scope analysis, and behavioral patterns. Write 3-5 SPECIFIC tips that are:

- **Evidence-based** — cite specific session behavior you observed
  - "In session `abc123`, you retried the same prompt 4 times before changing approach. Next time, change strategy after retry #2."
- **Actionable THIS WEEK** — not vague advice, concrete behavior changes
  - "Before your next TELEPORT session, write a 1-line scope statement as your first message: 'This session: [specific goal] only'"
- **Tied to the archetype transition** — each tip should move them TOWARD the target archetype
  - "Directors become Architects by adding structure. Try ending your next 3 sessions with: 'Done: X. Next: Y.'"
- **Include a "micro-challenge"** — one tiny habit to try
  - "🎯 Micro-challenge: For the next 5 sessions, set a 'scope alarm' — if you say 'also' or 'one more thing' more than twice, split the session."

#### What Leveling Up Looks Like
Describe concretely what changes when they reach the next tier:
- Fewer turns per task
- Higher completion rate
- Less frustration
- More first-prompt resolution
- Specific metrics that would improve

## 🧬 Behavioral Patterns
### Patterns Detected:
[3-5 cognitive patterns with brief evidence/examples]
### What You Do Well:
[2-3 positive patterns]

## 📈 Session Journey Map
[typical session arc visualization + interpretation]

## ⏰ Chrono Analysis
[time block bars + peak/worst analysis]

## 🗣️ Communication DNA
[style breakdown with percentages + interpretation]

## 📐 Scope & Focus
[context switching score + scope discipline findings]

**Completion Breakdown (new categories):**
The JSON now provides smarter completion detection:
- ✅ **Completed** — clear wrap-up signals (thanks, done, ship it)
- ⏸️ **Paused** — natural stop (end of day, low frustration, decent session length)
- 🔄 **Continued** — same project session starts shortly after (user just split work)
- ❌ **Abandoned** — high frustration mid-task, very short, no follow-up

Use `healthy_rate` (completed + paused + continued) instead of raw completion_rate for the Momentum score. `true_abandon_rate` is the real concern metric.

Present this breakdown in the report — it's much fairer than the old binary "completed vs abandoned."

## 🌱 Growth Areas
[2-3 specific, actionable tips tied to actual data — these should COMPLEMENT the Level Up section, not duplicate it. Focus on the weakest 2-3 PARAMETERS here, while Level Up focuses on ARCHETYPE evolution.]

## 🎲 Fun Stats
[interesting numbers, project distribution, tools, etc.]

## 🔑 Key Takeaway
[One personalized paragraph — insightful, motivating, human. End with their evolution path: "You're a [Current] heading toward [Target]. One change: [specific tip]."]

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*Generated by Introspect 🔍 — Run again in a week to track your growth!*

Tone Guidelines

Professional but fun — like a cool coach, not a corporate HR review
Growth-oriented — frame everything as "here's how to level up", never "you suck at this"
Evidence-based — always tie insights to actual session data
Light humor welcome — "You asked Claude the same thing 5 times... persistence is a virtue? 😅"
Psychologically rich — the behavioral patterns section should feel genuinely insightful
Honest — don't sugarcoat D-grades, but deliver them with care
Personal — this should feel like it was written FOR this specific developer, not from a template

Important Constraints

Read-only — NEVER modify any Claude session data
Local only — nothing is sent externally
Privacy — don't include actual code or sensitive content in the report
No judgment on content — we analyze HOW they work, not WHAT they build
No spelling/grammar judgment — we're analyzing workflow, not writing