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Bootstrap Project Memory

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

You are bootstrapping basic-memory project notes for this project.

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

Step 0: Ensure a dedicated per-repo basic-memory project exists

Use list_memory_projects to check whether this repo already has a basic-memory project. If not, create one with create_memory_project using a short kebab-case name (e.g., my-web-app) and the repo's root directory as project_path.

All subsequent write_note, search_notes, and build_context calls in this command must pass project="<repo-project-name>" for project-specific notes, or project="main" for cross-project reusable knowledge.

Step 1: Check existing basic-memory state

Use search_notes and build_context (with project="<repo-project-name>") to check whether this project already has notes in basic-memory. Understanding current state prevents duplication and helps you decide what to create vs update.

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, .cursorrules, .github/copilot-instructions.md) — 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 notes

Use write_note (with project="<repo-project-name>") to create project knowledge notes under the knowledge/ folder:

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

Step 4: Seed decisions notes

Use write_note (with project="<repo-project-name>") to create a decisions/ note 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 notes

• If active in-progress work is discoverable, use write_note (with project="<repo-project-name>") to create a plans/<feature> note with scope, tasks, and acceptance criteria.
• If research artifacts are discovered, use write_note (with project="<repo-project-name>") to create a research/<topic> note with findings and references.

Step 6: Record cross-project reusable knowledge

If you discover patterns, conventions, or tech knowledge that would benefit other projects, use write_note with project="main" to record them as global notes. Do not store project-specific plans, decisions, or session state in main.

Step 7: Update instruction file

If AGENTS.md exists, update it with any new project knowledge discovered during bootstrap (architecture, conventions, commands). Add the repo's basic-memory project name (e.g., opencode-config) to AGENTS.md so agents know which project to target. The symlinks (CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, .github/copilot-instructions.md) will automatically reflect changes.

If the instruction file doesn't exist, note that /init should be run to create it.

Guidelines

• Be specific with file paths, APIs, parameters, and behavioral details.
• Keep sections concise and scannable.
• Prefer durable knowledge over transient status notes.
• Use WikiLinks [[Topic]] to create relations between related notes.
• Use tags for categorization: #pattern, #convention, #decision, #architecture.
• Always pass the project parameter on every MCP call.