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load-conversation skill

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This skill loads a past Claude conversation by UUID into the current context, enabling seamless reference and context restoration.

npx playbooks add skill dhughes/claude-marketplace --skill load-conversation

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---
name: load-conversation
description: Load the full content of a previous Claude Code conversation into current context. Use when user asks to "load conversation <uuid>" or "show me conversation <uuid>" or references loading/viewing a past conversation by its ID.
---

# Load Conversation

Load a past conversation by its UUID into the current context. This retrieves the full user/assistant message transcript from the conversation history database.

## Usage

The user will provide a conversation ID (UUID) in one of these formats:
- "load conversation abc123-def456-..."
- "show me conversation abc123"
- "show me that conversation" (when ID was mentioned previously)

## Instructions

1. Extract the conversation UUID from the user's request. It should be a UUID-like string (with or without dashes).

2. Run the load command:

```bash
bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/load-conversation/scripts/load.sh --id "CONVERSATION_UUID"
```

Replace `CONVERSATION_UUID` with the actual conversation ID from the user's request.

3. Present the conversation transcript to the user in a readable format.

4. If the conversation is not found, inform the user and suggest:
   - Verifying the conversation ID
   - Using the conversation search skill to find the correct ID

## Output

The transcript will show:
- Conversation metadata (ID, project, dates)
- Full message history with USER and CLAUDE labels
- Timestamps for each message

This allows the user to review past discussions and use them as context for the current conversation.

Overview

This skill loads the full content of a past Claude Code conversation into the current session by UUID. It retrieves the complete transcript and conversation metadata so you can review or reuse earlier exchanges as context for a new task.

How this skill works

The skill extracts a UUID-like identifier from the user's request, then calls a local load script with that ID to fetch the stored conversation. It returns the conversation metadata (ID, project, dates) and the full message history with USER and CLAUDE labels and timestamps. If the ID is invalid or the record is missing, the skill reports the problem and suggests next steps.

When to use it

  • You want to revisit a previous discussion to copy or continue the thread.
  • You asked the assistant to "load conversation <uuid>" or "show me conversation <uuid>".
  • You need timestamps or metadata for auditing or review.
  • You referenced a past conversation ID and want the transcript included in current context.

Best practices

  • Provide the full UUID when possible (dashes or no dashes both accepted).
  • Confirm the ID immediately after the assistant extracts it to avoid loading the wrong record.
  • If loading fails, verify the ID format and try a conversation search if you don’t have the exact UUID.
  • Treat loaded transcripts as read-only context unless you explicitly request edits or follow-up actions.

Example use cases

  • Load a previous specification discussion to continue work without losing context.
  • Retrieve the transcript of a design review to extract decisions and action items.
  • Fetch earlier troubleshooting steps and outputs to compare against new results.
  • Audit conversation timestamps and metadata for compliance or reporting purposes.

FAQ

What formats of ID does the skill accept?

It accepts UUID-like strings with or without dashes. Provide the full identifier to improve accuracy.

What happens if the conversation is not found?

You’ll get a clear message that the record was not found, plus suggestions to verify the ID or use the conversation search skill.

Will loading a conversation change it?

No. Loading only retrieves and displays the transcript. It does not modify the stored conversation.