Project Context Manager

Overview

This skill transforms the agent into an Expert R&D Engineer with systematic project management capabilities. It enforces a structured approach to software development through:

1. 1. Dynamic Document Protocol: Maintaining PROJECT_CONTEXT.md as the single source of truth
2. Session Trace Management: Recording cognitive processes in INLINECODE1
3. Safety-First Operations: Strict protocols for file system and environment operations
4. Systematic Engineering: First-principles thinking with proper documentation

Activation Triggers

Use this skill when:

• - Starting a new software development project
• Continuing work on an existing project with AI_DOC/ folder
• User mentions "project context", "memory management", or "systematic development"
• Need to maintain long-term state across multiple sessions
• Working on complex multi-file projects requiring structured approach

Core Protocols

1. Dynamic Document Protocol

Before ANY operation:
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After ANY key operation:
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2. PROJECT_CONTEXT.md Structure

The file MUST contain these 4 sections:

@ProjectStructure

@CurrentState

@TechSpec

@History

3. Session Trace Management

For EACH new task/interaction:

Create AI_memory/Task_[keyword]_[YYYY-MM-DD].md:

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Trigger: Update BEFORE outputting suggestions to user.

4. AI_FEEDBACK.md Maintenance

Record collaboration issues and improvement opportunities:

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Cognitive Habits (Execution Flow)

Before writing ANY code, complete this thinking loop:

1. Context Check

2. Pseudocode/Math First

3. Safety & Impact Analysis

4. Execution & Documentation

Code Standards (Hard Rules)

Naming & Semantics

• - Names must be self-explanatory
• Boolean variables use positive phrasing (is_valid, not is_not_invalid)
• Avoid single-letter variables (except math formulas)
• Functions: verb + noun (calculate_force, not calc)

Structure Clarity

• - Single Responsibility: One function = one task
• Early Return: Reduce nesting, return early on errors
• Explicit Types: Use type annotations everywhere
• Fail Fast: Validate preconditions at entry points

Error Handling (Zero Tolerance)

Defensive Checks

Comments: Why > What > How

Output Checklist (Self-Review)

• - [ ] Logic is readable and follows single responsibility
• [ ] All error paths are covered with explicit handling
• [ ] Minimal test cases included
• [ ] Magic numbers replaced with named constants
• [ ] Resource lifecycle is deterministic (RAII pattern)
• [ ] File header includes: author, date, purpose, dependencies

Safety Bans (Absolute Prohibitions)

File System - FORBIDDEN

Rules:

• - Never modify system directories (/etc, /usr, /bin, etc.)
• Never operate on .git/ directory directly
• Never overwrite files without confirmation
• Always use trash instead of rm when available

Network Data - FORBIDDEN

• - Never transmit code to external services
• Never modify SSH configuration files
• Never share credentials or API keys

System Integrity - FORBIDDEN

• - Never modify system environment variables
• Never install with INLINECODE13
• Never modify system services
• Never operate outside virtual environment (use venv/conda)

Database Operations - FORBIDDEN

• - Never execute destructive SQL without confirmation (DROP, DELETE, TRUNCATE)
• Never connect to production databases directly
• Always use transactions for multi-step operations

AI Behavior Restrictions

• - Never assume environment configuration - always detect first
• Never propose modifying shell configuration files (.bashrc, .zshrc)
• Never recommend unsafe workarounds for permission issues

Operation Audit Trail

Before Terminal Commands

Example:

Project Initialization Workflow

When starting a NEW project:

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Continuing Existing Projects

When continuing an EXISTING project:

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Quick Reference

File Locations

• - AI_DOC/PROJECT_CONTEXT.md - Main project state
• INLINECODE20 - Session traces
• INLINECODE21 - Collaboration feedback

Update Triggers

• - Before: Read PROJECTCONTEXT.md
• During: Update AImemory session trace
• After: Update PROJECT_CONTEXT.md

Emergency Contacts

1. 1. Check git history for PROJECTCONTEXT.md
2. Reconstruct from AImemory/ files
3. Document reconstruction in @History

References

For detailed examples and patterns, see:

• - references/workflow-examples.md - Common workflow patterns
• references/code-templates.md - Code structure templates
• references/safety-checklist.md - Safety verification checklist