Running Retro
Take an in-flight retrospective checkpoint mid-session: spawn a subagent to analyze the session transcript so far (reusing retro's parser), classify each finding by category and suggested resolution route (CLAUDE.md fix / rule fix / skill change / new-skill candidate / tracker issue), and append it to a cumulative running ledger — capture and route only, never auto-applied. The live counterpart to /session-flow:retro, which is the end-of-session full scoring + codification pass. An `arm` action instead launches a detached observer that watches this session out-of-band and runs the checkpoint autonomously after the session ends (zero context cost; findings land in the same ledger). Use when: 'running retro', 'live retro', 'in-flight retro', 'checkpoint this session', 'how is this session going', 'observe the session so far', 'arm the observer', 'watch this session in the background', 'observe this session after it ends', partway through a long skill loop, or on a /loop interval. Does NOT score the session, codify learnings (that is /session-flow:retro codify), auto-file issues, or /clear the session.
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What this skill does
Running Retro is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the content-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/running-retro/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
When to invoke it: Use when: 'running retro', 'live retro', 'in-flight retro', 'checkpoint this session', 'how is this session going', 'observe the session so far', 'arm the observer', 'watch this session in the background', 'observe this session after it ends', partway through a long skill loop, or on a /loop interval. Does NOT score the session, codify learnings (that is /session-flow:retro codify), auto-file issues, or /clear the session.
Who uses this skill
The Running Retro Claude Code skill is built for content creators, marketers, copywriters, SEO professionals, and editorial teams. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 213,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).
How to install
Free
Manual install (2 steps)
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/running-retro
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/running-retro/SKILL.md \
-o ~/.claude/skills/running-retro/SKILL.md
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/running-retro/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/running-retro/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\running-retro\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
Telegram
📱 Install from your phone or desktop Telegram
Open @claudskills_bot on Telegram, tap Open Desktop App, and the desktop app installs this skill for you. Or share the bot link with a colleague — they get the same one-tap install. Learn more →
Pro
One-click install via the desktop app
The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.
Pro
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install the Running Retro Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy
SKILL.md from the source repository to
~/.claude/skills/running-retro/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at
claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Running Retro skill do?
Take an in-flight retrospective checkpoint mid-session: spawn a subagent to analyze the session transcript so far (reusing retro's parser), classify each finding by category and suggested resolution route (CLAUDE.md fix / rule fix / skill change / new-skill candidate / tracker issue), and append it to a cumulative running ledger — capture and route only, never auto-applied. The live counterpart to /session-flow:retro, which is the end-of-session full scoring + codification pass. An `arm` action instead launches a detached observer that watches this session out-of-band and runs the checkpoint autonomously after the session ends (zero context cost; findings land in the same ledger). Use when: 'running retro', 'live retro', 'in-flight retro', 'checkpoint this session', 'how is this session going', 'observe the session so far', 'arm the observer', 'watch this session in the background', 'observe this session after it ends', partway through a long skill loop, or on a /loop interval. Does NOT score the session, codify learnings (that is /session-flow:retro codify), auto-file issues, or /clear the session.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Running Retro skill?
Use Running Retro when your Claude Code task falls under the Content category — specifically in the content misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Running Retro" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at
/category/content/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Running Retro skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a
SKILL.md file that lives under
~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Running Retro is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Content category. Learn more at
/learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.
Attribution & license
Cite this skill
If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:
APA
melodic-software. (2026). Running Retro [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/running-retro/
BibTeX
@misc{running-retro-2026,
author = {melodic-software},
title = {Running Retro [Claude Code skill]},
year = {2026},
publisher = {ClaudSkills},
url = {https://claudskills.com/skills/running-retro/}
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Grade A · scanned 2026-11-01 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.
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- ✓ Reverse shell
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