New-Session 150 Protocol

Primary workflow

1. Read AGENTS.md in the repo root.

2. Read MEMORY.md in the repo root.

   • Load Long-Term Memory protocols first.
   • Check Lessons (Inbox) and Short-Term for active items.
   • Session State is deprecated; do not use or update it.

3. Read core project context files (if present):

   • README.md for project overview and commands.

4. Auto-Detect & Create Session (CRITICAL):

   • If the user's intent is a clear NEW task (e.g., "fix bug X", "implement feature Y", "investigate Z"):
     • IMMEDIATELY generate a descriptive session_name (e.g., fix-time-picker-bug).
     • IMMEDIATELY create the file .sessions/SESSION_[date]-[name].md.
     • DO NOT ASK for permission to create the session. Just do it.
   • Ambiguity Check: Only ask the user "New or Continue?" if the request implies continuity with the immediate prior context (e.g., "continue", "next step") and you are unsure.

5. Initialize the Session Log:

   • Insert structure: ## Meta, ## Progress Log, ## Investigations, ## Decisions, ## Next Steps.
   • Log the initial User Request.

6. Summarize in 5-8 bullets:

   • Most relevant protocols that will affect the upcoming work.
   • Any active lessons or warnings.
   • Key project constraints (tests, tools, conventions).

7. present the Plan & Session:

   • State "Created session: [session_filename]".
   • Propose the plan for the task.
   • Ask for confirmation on the Plan, not the session creation.

Notes

• If any file is missing, state it briefly and proceed with what is available.
• Keep the summary concise; focus on constraints that change behavior.