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
- Parse Flags
Determine the time window from the user's input:
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--daily — Last 24 hours (default if no flag specified)
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--weekly — Last 7 days
The user may also specify a custom range:
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--since yesterday
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--since Monday
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--since 2025-01-20
- Check Available Sources
Identify which MCP sources are connected (same approach as the search command):
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~~chat — channels, DMs, mentions
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~~email — inbox, sent, threads
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~~cloud storage — recently modified docs shared with user
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~~project tracker — tasks assigned, completed, commented on
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~~CRM — opportunity updates, account activity
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~~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.
- Gather Activity from Each Source
~~chat:
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Search for messages mentioning the user (to:me )
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Check channels the user is in for recent activity
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Look for threads the user participated in
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Identify new messages in key channels
~~email:
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Search recent inbox messages
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Identify threads with new replies
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Flag emails with action items or questions directed at the user
~~cloud storage:
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Find documents recently modified or shared with the user
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Note new comments on docs the user owns or collaborates on
~~project tracker:
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Tasks assigned to the user (new or updated)
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Tasks completed by others that the user follows
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Comments on tasks the user is involved with
~~CRM:
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Opportunity stage changes
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New activities logged on accounts the user owns
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Updated contacts or accounts
~~knowledge base:
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Recently updated documents in relevant collections
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New documents created in watched areas
- Identify Key Items
From all gathered activity, extract and categorize:
Action Items:
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Direct requests made to the user ("Can you...", "Please...", "@user")
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Tasks assigned or due soon
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Questions awaiting the user's response
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Review requests
Decisions:
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Conclusions reached in threads or emails
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Approvals or rejections
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Policy or direction changes
Mentions:
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Times the user was mentioned or referenced
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Discussions about the user's projects or areas
Updates:
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Status changes on projects the user follows
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Document updates in the user's domain
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Completed items the user was waiting on
- 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)
- 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])
- 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.
- Summary Stats
End with a quick summary:
[X] action items · [Y] decisions · [Z] mentions · [W] doc updates Across [N] sources · Covering [time range]
Notes
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Default to --daily if no flag is specified
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Group by topic/project, not by source — users care about what happened, not where it happened
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Action items should always be listed first — they are the most actionable part of a digest
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Deduplicate cross-source activity (same decision in ~~chat and email = one entry)
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For weekly digests, prioritize significance over completeness — highlight what matters, skip noise
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If the user has a memory system (CLAUDE.md), use it to decode people names and project references
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Include enough context in each item that the user can decide whether to dig deeper without clicking through