dotfiles/.config/opencode/commands/bootstrap-memory.md

Bootstrap Project Memory Files

RUN { git ls-files; git ls-files --others --exclude-standard; } 2>/dev/null | sort -u READ README.md

You are bootstrapping .memory/ files for this project.

Your job is to inspect the codebase and create an initial memory baseline in plain markdown files. Capture architecture, core modules, conventions, and key decisions so future sessions can resume quickly.

Step 1: Create .memory/ structure

Create (if missing):

.memory/
  knowledge.md
  decisions.md
  plans/
  research/

.memory/ is tracked in git.

Step 2: Inspect project structure

Run git ls-files to understand the project layout, then read README.md and the highest-signal files for architecture and conventions.

Also check for existing cross-tool instruction files (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .github/copilot-instructions.md, .cursorrules) — they may contain project knowledge from other tools or team members that should be incorporated.

Identify:

• What the project does (primary capabilities)
• Core modules/subsystems and responsibilities
• Key patterns/conventions (naming, layering, testing, config)

Step 3: Write initial knowledge.md

Populate .memory/knowledge.md with:

• Project purpose and scope
• Architecture overview
• Key modules with file paths
• Important implementation patterns/conventions

Use markdown sections with max 2 heading levels.

Step 4: Seed decisions.md

Populate .memory/decisions.md with any clear, durable decisions found in docs or code patterns (for example: stack choices, testing strategy, architectural constraints). Include rationale when known.

Step 5: Initialize plans/research folders

• If active in-progress work is discoverable, create .memory/plans/<feature>.md with scope, tasks, and acceptance criteria.
• If research artifacts are discovered, create .memory/research/<topic>.md with findings and references.

Step 6: Create/update cross-tool instruction files

After .memory/knowledge.md is populated, use it as the source of truth to create or update all cross-tool instruction files:

• AGENTS.md
• CLAUDE.md
• .github/copilot-instructions.md
• .cursorrules

Each file should include the same core project guidance:

• project overview and purpose
• tech stack
• architecture summary
• coding conventions/patterns
• build/test/lint commands
• project structure overview

If any of these files already exist, preserve existing project-specific content and merge in new knowledge instead of overwriting wholesale.

Guidelines

• Be specific with file paths, APIs, parameters, and behavioral details.
• Keep sections concise and scannable.
• Prefer durable knowledge over transient status notes.
• Add markdown cross-references between related entries (for example, knowledge entries linking to decisions).