---
created: 2026-03-28T11:01:19.396Z
title: Add psyche-download command for context recall
area: tooling
files:
  - live.sh
  - SKILL.md
  - docs/SKILL_SPEC-LIVE.md
---

## Problem

Even with persistent psyche context storage (see: "Add persistent context storage for psyches" todo), there's no way for a user or Self to explicitly pull in the last session's context on demand. The automatic load-on-spawn may not always be desired, and users may want to selectively recall context mid-session.

## Solution

Add a `/live psyche-download {self_id}` command that:
1. Reads the psyche context file from `~/.claude/psyche-contexts/{self_id}.md`
2. Outputs the stored context so the Self or user can review/absorb it
3. The `{self_id}` parameter is optional if the user is already in a session with a Self (infer from current session)

This is a companion to the persistent context storage feature — storage writes context automatically during COMMUNE, while psyche-download lets you explicitly read it back on demand.