Agent skill · writing content · anthropics
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.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a structured digest generation process that organizes activity across multiple sources, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 23,345 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
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: 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. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills anthropics/digest