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Generate a meaningful session name based on the overall session theme, not just the last action. Use when asked to "name this session", "rename session", "prename", "give this session a name", "what should I call this session", or when the user invokes /prename. Outputs a concise session title, with a platform-specific rename command only when the current agent supports one. Boundary: not for renaming files, variables, or git branches.

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# Prename

Generate a session name that captures the **overall theme and purpose**, not just the last action.

## Process

1. Review the conversation's key themes
2. Generate a name following the naming style below
3. Output the title in the platform's supported form

## Naming Style

`<emoji> <topic>`

- **Emoji** — reflects session nature, freely chosen
- **Topic** — the essence of the session; can be a noun, a phrase, or include a verb when it clarifies (e.g., `fix CI: node version mismatch`)
- **Reference-driven sessions** — when the session revolves around a specific reference (PR, issue, ticket), use its title: `#42 Fix auth timeout`, `PROJ-123 User onboarding flow`
- **Language** — match the user's language or the natural fit for the context; mixing is fine
- **Keep it scannable** — aim for 1-5 words after the emoji

## Examples

```
🔌 vp-prename
🐛 fix CI: node version mismatch
⬆️ React 19 upgrade
⏪ revert abc123 auth regression
📚 MCP server: stdio vs SSE
🔧 #42 Fix auth timeout
🔀 auth middleware refactor
🎫 PROJ-123 User onboarding flow
🧪 session naming
🔌 vp-deps-shift improvements
💬 architecture decisions
```

## Anti-patterns

- Last action only: `fix README typo` when the session built an entire plugin
- Too generic: `coding session`, `work`
- Too specific: `add handleTimeout to auth/middleware.ts line 42`

## Output

If the current agent supports a session rename command, output only that command:

```
/rename <emoji> <topic>
```

Otherwise output only the title:

```
<emoji> <topic>
```

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