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$npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/synapse-a2a --skill synapse-reinst
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Restore Synapse A2A agent identity and instructions after /clear or context reset.

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Synapse Re-Instruction

Restore Synapse A2A agent identity and instructions after /clear or context reset.

When to Use

  • After running /clear (or equivalent context reset)
  • When the agent no longer recognizes Synapse commands
  • When A2A communication has stopped working
  • After any event that clears the agent's initial instructions

Usage

Run the reinst script to output your full Synapse instructions:

# From the source tree
python plugins/synapse-a2a/skills/synapse-reinst/scripts/reinst.py

# From a synced or installed skill copy
cd .claude/skills/synapse-reinst && python scripts/reinst.py

The script reads environment variables set by Synapse at startup (SYNAPSE_AGENT_ID, SYNAPSE_AGENT_TYPE, SYNAPSE_PORT) which persist even after /clear.

Instructions

  1. Run the script above
  2. Read the output carefully — it contains your full Synapse A2A configuration
  3. Follow the instructions as if they were just sent to you
  4. Resume normal operation with A2A communication enabled

How It Works

The script:

  1. Reads Synapse environment variables (set at agent startup, survives /clear)
  2. Looks up your name/role from the agent registry
  3. Loads your instruction template from .synapse/settings.json
  4. Outputs the complete instruction with all placeholders replaced
how to use synapse-reinst

How to use synapse-reinst on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add synapse-reinst
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/synapse-a2a --skill synapse-reinst

The skills CLI fetches synapse-reinst from GitHub repository s-hiraoku/synapse-a2a and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/synapse-reinst

Reload or restart Cursor to activate synapse-reinst. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /synapse-reinst) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

✓

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.4★★★★★44 reviews
  • ★★★★★Arjun Anderson· Dec 24, 2024

    Keeps context tight: synapse-reinst is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Soo Martinez· Nov 15, 2024

    synapse-reinst fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Jackson· Nov 15, 2024

    We added synapse-reinst from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Soo Huang· Oct 6, 2024

    Registry listing for synapse-reinst matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Lucas Jackson· Oct 6, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: synapse-reinst is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Sep 21, 2024

    synapse-reinst reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Soo Jackson· Sep 13, 2024

    synapse-reinst is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Lucas White· Sep 13, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: synapse-reinst is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Soo Choi· Sep 13, 2024

    synapse-reinst reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Soo Robinson· Sep 9, 2024

    Registry listing for synapse-reinst matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

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