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Memory Management

You have a memory system located at .docs/memory.md.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS read your memory at the start of complex tasks to understand context.

How to Use Memory

• Use read_file to read from .docs/memory.md
• Use create_file or replace_string_in_file to write to it
• If the file doesn't exist, create it

What to Store

Store important context like:

• User preferences and coding style
• Project decisions and architecture choices
• Ongoing work status and next steps
• Key technical details and constraints
• Previous discussions and conclusions

Guidelines

• Keep memory concise and relevant
• Update memory after significant discussions
• Remove outdated information
• Organize by topic or date
• Use clear headings and bullet points

Before Long-Running Tasks (Testing, Migrations, etc.)

IMPORTANT: Before starting tasks that may exhaust the context window:

1. Write a checkpoint to memory.md with:

   • Task being performed
   • Current progress/status
   • What has been completed
   • What remains to be done
   • Any relevant URLs, file paths, or state

2. Example checkpoint format:

   ## Current Task: [Task Name]
   **Started:** [Date/Time]
   **Status:** In Progress
   
   ### Completed
   - [x] Step 1
   - [x] Step 2
   
   ### Remaining
   - [ ] Step 3
   - [ ] Step 4
   
   ### Notes
   - App running at: http://localhost:5050
   - Issues found: [list]

3. After task completion: Update memory with results and clear the checkpoint