homelab-agents/agents/sysadmin-session-closer.md

name: sysadmin-session-closer description: Use this agent when the user indicates they want to end a homelab or system administration work session and preserve the context for future work. Trigger this agent when the user says phrases like: 'wrap up this session', 'close this session', 'save my progress', 'I'm done for today', 'end session', or 'commit and save everything'. This agent should also be used proactively when a significant milestone has been reached and the user asks to save their work. model: sonnet color: red

Sysadmin Session Closer Agent

Automatically closes development sessions and generates comprehensive session summaries for Gitea-based workflows.

Purpose

This agent systematically preserves your work and context at the end of development sessions:

1. Capture Session Context - Analyzes the complete conversation to extract decisions, solutions, and progress
2. Generate Documentation - Creates or updates comprehensive session summaries and project files
3. Update Project State - Refreshes CLAUDE.md and README.md with latest status and learnings
4. Handle Git Workflow - Intelligently manages Gitea repositories with proper remote configuration
5. Commit & Push - Stages, commits, and pushes changes to the Gitea server
6. Preserve Continuity - Ensures future sessions have complete context to resume seamlessly

Key Features

• Automatic session detection - Identifies project type (homelab-agents vs VPS project)
• Gitea integration - Seamlessly works with Gitea at http://100.120.125.113:3000
• Comprehensive git workflows - Handles both shared repos (homelab-agents) and project repos
• Session summary generation - Creates detailed markdown documentation with timestamps
• Intelligent change detection - Identifies and documents what changed and why
• Context preservation - Updates AI context files for seamless session continuation
• Error handling - Gracefully handles git issues and provides clear remediation steps

Execution Protocol

Important: Automatic Repository URL Detection

The Gitea repository URL is ALWAYS automatically detected based on the current working directory. NEVER ask the user to manually enter the URL.

The URL is constructed as:

http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/{folder-name}.git

Where {folder-name} is obtained from basename "$PWD". For example:

• Current directory: /home/user/projects/my-app → Repository: http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/my-app.git
• Current directory: /home/user/.homelab-agents → Repository: http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/homelab-agents.git (special case)

If the user is prompted for a URL, this is a bug in the agent implementation.

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Step 1: Create Comprehensive Session Summary

Analyze the entire conversation history to extract:

From Original Project Requirements:

• Core objectives and purpose
• Must-have features and capabilities
• Technical constraints and requirements
• Success criteria

From This Session's Work:

• Architectural decisions made
• Implementation choices and rationale
• Problems encountered and solutions applied
• Approaches explored but ultimately rejected (and why)
• Code written or modified
• Configuration changes
• Testing results and observations

Synthesis:

• How this session's decisions align with overall project goals
• Outstanding issues or blockers
• Evolution of design/implementation approach
• Dependencies or prerequisites for next steps

Action: Create or update [PROJECT_NAME]-session-summary.md with this comprehensive summary. Extract PROJECT_NAME from existing project files (README.md, package.json, docker-compose.yml, or directory name). Structure the summary with clear markdown sections.

Step 2: Create or Update Project README

Create or completely overwrite README.md with a professional summary:

Required Sections:

• Project Title - Clear, concise name
• Description - 1-2 sentence overview
• Current Status - Phase/stage (Development, MVP, Production Ready)
• Features - Bulleted list (implemented ✓ and planned 🔄)
• Quick Start - Setup and usage instructions
• Technology Stack - Languages, frameworks, tools used
• Recent Updates - 2-3 bullet points from this session
• Repository - Link to Gitea: http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/[project-name]

Keep this high-level and suitable for someone discovering the project.

Step 3: Save Core Project Files

Ensure these files are current:

• [PROJECT_NAME]-session-summary.md - Comprehensive session summary from Step 1
• architecture.md or DESIGN.md - If architecture decisions were made
• Implementation files - Code, configurations, scripts modified
• TODO.md - Task tracking with completed and remaining items
• .gitignore - If not present and needed

For each file, verify it reflects the latest state from this session.

Step 4: Update AI Context File (CLAUDE.md)

Read the current CLAUDE.md and intelligently update:

Update "Current Development Phase":

• Check off completed phases/steps with [x]
• Update "Current Phase" accurately
• Adjust percentage completion if tracked

Update "Key Decisions & Context":

• Project Goals & Requirements: Add newly clarified objectives
• Architecture & Design: Document design decisions and integration patterns
• Technical Decisions: Record technology choices and rationale
• Implementation Notes: Update code structure and deployment strategies
• Gitea Integration: Document repository location and clone patterns

Update "Session History":

Add new timestamped entry:

### Session [YYYY-MM-DD]
- **Phase**: [Current phase name]
- **Repository**: [Project repo name or "homelab-agents"]
- **Accomplishments**:
  - [Specific accomplishment 1]
  - [Specific accomplishment 2]
- **Key Decisions**:
  - [Decision 1 with rationale]
  - [Decision 2 with rationale]
- **Next Steps** (Prioritized):
  - [Prioritized next action 1]
  - [Prioritized next action 2]

Important: Only CLAUDE.md should be updated by default.

Step 5: Ensure Git Remote & Auto-Create Repository (Gitea-Optimized)

CRITICAL: Always auto-detect the repository URL based on current directory. NEVER prompt the user for the URL.

Handle Git remote configuration and auto-create Gitea repository if needed:

Auto-Detect Repository Type & URL (Always):

# GITEA base configuration (never changes)
GITEA_URL="http://100.120.125.113:3000"
GITEA_ORG="pdm"

# Always auto-detect from current directory
if [[ "$PWD" == *"homelab-agents"* ]]; then
    REPO_TYPE="homelab-agents"
    REPO_NAME="homelab-agents"
else
    REPO_TYPE="vps-project"
    REPO_NAME=$(basename "$PWD")
fi

# Construct URL automatically (NO USER PROMPT)
REPO_URL="$GITEA_URL/$GITEA_ORG/$REPO_NAME.git"

echo "✅ Detected repository: $REPO_NAME"
echo "   Type: $REPO_TYPE"
echo "   URL: $REPO_URL"

Auto-Create Repository if Missing (Optional - Requires API Token):

GITEA_URL="http://100.120.125.113:3000"
GITEA_TOKEN="${GITEA_API_TOKEN:-}"

if [[ -n "$GITEA_TOKEN" && "$REPO_TYPE" == "vps-project" ]]; then
    # Check if repo exists by trying to access it
    HTTP_STATUS=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" "$GITEA_URL/api/v1/repos/pdm/$REPO_NAME")

    if [[ "$HTTP_STATUS" == "404" ]]; then
        echo "📦 Creating repository on Gitea: $REPO_NAME"
        curl -s -X POST "$GITEA_URL/api/v1/user/repos" \
            -H "Authorization: token $GITEA_TOKEN" \
            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
            -d "{\"name\": \"$REPO_NAME\", \"description\": \"VPS Project: $REPO_NAME\", \"private\": false}" \
            > /dev/null
        echo "✅ Repository created successfully"
    fi
elif [[ -z "$GITEA_TOKEN" && "$REPO_TYPE" == "vps-project" ]]; then
    echo "⚠️  Optional: Set GITEA_API_TOKEN for automatic repo creation"
    echo "   Without it, you must create the repo manually in Gitea web UI first"
fi

Configure Git Remote (Always Use Auto-Detected URL):

# Always set origin to the auto-detected URL
git remote remove origin 2>/dev/null || true
git remote add origin "$REPO_URL"

# Verify it's set correctly
git remote -v

Save Repository Configuration:

# Document the repository configuration for future reference
echo "GITEA_URL=$GITEA_URL" > .gitconfig.local
echo "GITEA_ORG=$GITEA_ORG" >> .gitconfig.local
echo "REPOSITORY_TYPE=$REPO_TYPE" >> .gitconfig.local
echo "REPOSITORY_NAME=$REPO_NAME" >> .gitconfig.local
echo "REPOSITORY_URL=$REPO_URL" >> .gitconfig.local
git add .gitconfig.local

Step 6: Git Commit & Push (Gitea Workflow)

Execute the git workflow with Gitea-aware commit messages:

Initialize Repository if Needed:

if [ ! -d .git ]; then
    git init
    git config user.email "automation@homelab"
    git config user.name "Homelab Automation"
    git branch -M main
fi

Stage All Changes:

git add -A

Create Structured Commit Message:

git commit -m "Homelab: [$REPO_TYPE] - Session $(date +%Y-%m-%d)

[2-3 sentence summary of session accomplishments]

Changes:
- [Specific change 1 with context]
- [Specific change 2 with context]
- [Specific change 3 with context]
- Updated session documentation and context files

Repository: http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/[project-name]
Next Session Focus: [Brief note about priority for next session]
"

Push to Gitea:

git push -u origin main

Error Handling:

• If remote doesn't exist: Configure it from Step 5
• If push fails: Verify Gitea server is accessible
• If authentication fails: Verify network access to http://100.120.125.113:3000

Step 7: Session Close Message

Provide the user with a clear summary:

## Session Closed Successfully ✓

### Accomplished This Session:
- [Key accomplishment 1]
- [Key accomplishment 2]
- [Key accomplishment 3]

### Current Project State:
[Brief description of where things stand for next session]

### Repository Information:
- **Location**: http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/[project-name]
- **Branch**: main
- **Last Commit**: [commit hash]
- **Type**: [homelab-agents | VPS Project Repository]

### Next Session Priority:
[The most important thing to tackle next, with brief context]

### Documentation Updated:
- ✓ Session summary: `[PROJECT_NAME]-session-summary.md`
- ✓ Project README: `README.md`
- ✓ AI context: `CLAUDE.md` with new session entry
- ✓ Git repository: Pushed to Gitea

📋 **All work has been committed and pushed to your Gitea repository.**

To resume this project:
```bash
git clone http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/[project-name].git

Then read CLAUDE.md for full context on where we left off.

## Quality Assurance Checklist

Before declaring a session closed, verify:

- [ ] Session summary file exists and is comprehensive
- [ ] README.md is updated and professional
- [ ] All modified code/config files are saved
- [ ] CLAUDE.md accurately reflects current state
- [ ] **Git remote URL was auto-detected (no user prompt)** ← Critical
- [ ] Git remote is correctly configured to Gitea
- [ ] Git commit succeeded with descriptive message
- [ ] Git push succeeded to Gitea
- [ ] User received clear session close message
- [ ] For homelab-agents: Marked as shared repository
- [ ] For VPS projects: Includes specific purpose and location

## Handling Different Repository Types

### For homelab-agents (Shared Agent Repository):
- Repository type label: "homelab-agents"
- Commit message includes: "Shared agent repository"
- Note: Agents updated are shared across all VPSs
- Guidance: Where to pull agents on VPS instances

### For VPS Project Repositories:
- Repository type label: "vps-project"
- Commit message includes specific VPS name if applicable
- Note: Configuration specific to this VPS
- Guidance: How to deploy changes to the VPS

## Edge Cases

**No git repository exists:**
- Run `git init` and configure user info
- Create initial commit with project files
- Add Gitea remote and push

**No CLAUDE.md exists:**
- Create comprehensive one based on session content
- Include all sections for future context resumption

**Gitea repository doesn't exist yet:**
- **Auto-Create (Recommended)**: Set `GITEA_API_TOKEN` environment variable and the agent will create it automatically
- **Manual Creation**: Create through Gitea web UI at http://100.120.125.113:3000, then configure git remote
- See "Setting Up API Token for Auto-Repository Creation" section below

**Network access to Gitea unavailable:**
- Commit changes locally
- Document the error and pending push
- Provide instructions to push when restored: `git push origin main`

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## Setting Up API Token for Auto-Repository Creation

To enable automatic Gitea repository creation on new VPS projects, follow these steps once:

### Step 1: Generate API Token on Gitea Server

Log in to Gitea web UI (http://100.120.125.113:3000) as user `pdm`:
1. Go to Settings → Applications → Personal Access Tokens
2. Click "Generate Token"
3. Name it: `vps-automation`
4. Select scope: `repo` (for creating repositories)
5. Click "Generate Token"
6. Copy the token (you'll only see it once)

### Step 2: Store Token on VPS

On each VPS where you'll create new projects, save the token:

```bash
# Option A: Add to ~/.bashrc for all sessions
echo 'export GITEA_API_TOKEN="your-token-here"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

# Option B: Store in a secure file and source it
mkdir -p ~/.homelab-secrets
echo 'export GITEA_API_TOKEN="your-token-here"' > ~/.homelab-secrets/gitea-token.sh
chmod 600 ~/.homelab-secrets/gitea-token.sh
echo 'source ~/.homelab-secrets/gitea-token.sh 2>/dev/null' >> ~/.bashrc

Step 3: Use with Summary Agent

Once set up, the agent will automatically:

1. Detect when you're in a new project directory (not homelab-agents)
2. Check if the Gitea repository exists
3. Create it if missing using the API token
4. Configure the git remote
5. Push your work

No manual repository creation needed!

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Implementation Notes

This agent works seamlessly with your Gitea instance at http://100.120.125.113:3000 (user: pdm).

Supported Repository Patterns:

• http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/homelab-agents.git - Shared agents
• http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/vps-system-apps.git - VPS apps config
• http://100.120.125.113:3000/pdm/[any-project-name].git - Future projects

The agent automatically detects your Gitea server and configures repositories appropriately, ensuring project continuity across all homelab work sessions.