Digest
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The digest skill aggregates activity from various connected sources like chat, email, cloud storage, project trackers, and CRMs to provide a unified summary of work. By organizing information by project or topic rather than by source, it helps users quickly identify action items, recent decisions, and relevant updates, making it an effective tool for catching up after time away or starting a new work cycle.
What it does
- Scans connected sources for recent activity within a specified time window.
- Extracts and categorizes action items, decisions, mentions, and document updates.
- Groups information by project or theme to provide context-rich summaries.
- Deduplicates cross-source activity to reduce noise.
- Provides a structured report including summary statistics.
- Handles partial source availability gracefully by reporting on reachable tools.
When to use it
- Starting your workday to identify immediate priorities and action items.
- Catching up on project progress after being away from work.
- Reviewing a week's worth of decisions and document changes.
- Consolidating updates from fragmented communication channels.
Advantages
- Saves time by centralizing information from multiple platforms.
- Reduces cognitive load by grouping updates by project context.
- Prioritizes actionable tasks to help focus the workday.
- Provides a high-level overview while maintaining necessary context.
Usage examples
- “digest”
- Generates a daily summary of activity from all connected sources for the last 24 hours.
- “digest --weekly”
- Produces a consolidated report of all project updates, decisions, and action items from the past 7 days.
- “digest --since Monday”
- Compiles a digest of all relevant activity and mentions occurring since the start of the week.
Install
Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/anthropics/digest/downloadUnzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:
mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip digest.zip -d .agents/skills
Documentation by Anthropic
Digest Command
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see 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:
To generate a digest, you'll need at least one source connected.
Check your MCP settings to add ~~chat, ~~email, ~~cloud storage, or other tools.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:
## Project Aurora
- ~~chat: Design review thread concluded — team chose Option B (#design, Tuesday)
- ~~email: Sarah sent updated spec incorporating feedback (Wednesday)
- ~~cloud storage: "Aurora API Spec v3" updated by Sarah (Wednesday)
- ~~project tracker: 3 tasks moved to In Progress, 2 completed
## Budget Planning
- ~~email: Finance team requesting Q2 projections by Friday
- ~~chat: Todd shared template in #finance (Monday)
- ~~cloud storage: "Q2 Budget Template" shared with you (Monday)6. Format the Digest
Structure the output clearly:
# [Daily/Weekly] Digest — [Date or Date Range]
Sources scanned: ~~chat, ~~email, ~~cloud storage, [others]
## Action Items (X items)
- [ ] [Action item 1] — from [person], [source] ([date])
- [ ] [Action item 2] — from [person], [source] ([date])
## Decisions Made
- [Decision 1] — [context] ([source], [date])
- [Decision 2] — [context] ([source], [date])
## [Topic/Project Group 1]
[Activity summary with source attribution]
## [Topic/Project Group 2]
[Activity summary with source attribution]
## Mentions
- [Mention context] — [source] ([date])
## Documents Updated
- [Doc name] — [who modified, what changed] ([date])7. Handle Unavailable Sources
If any source fails or is unreachable:
Note: Could not reach [source name] for this digest.
The following sources were included: [list of successful sources].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:
---
[X] action items · [Y] decisions · [Z] mentions · [W] doc updates
Across [N] sources · Covering [time range]Notes
Default to
--dailyif no flag is specifiedGroup 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
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