manifold-context

name	manifold-context
description	Preserve Manifold constraint state for context retention. Reads .manifold/ directory and outputs a summary of current features, phases, constraints, tensions, and next actions. Use this skill when resuming work or before starting a new phase.

/manifold-context

Purpose

Satisfies: RT-4 (Codex hooks via skills), TN1 (skills-as-hooks pattern)

This skill provides context preservation equivalent to Claude Code's PreCompact hook. Since Codex CLI does not have lifecycle hooks, this skill packages the same functionality as an on-demand capability.

When to Use

• At the start of a session to load manifold context
• Before starting a new manifold phase
• When you need to recall the current state of constraint discovery
• After context compression or token limits are approached

Instructions

Read all files in the .manifold/ directory of the current project. For each feature found:

1. Identify the feature from the filename (e.g., payment-retry.json → feature: payment-retry)
2. Read the JSON file (.manifold/<feature>.json) to get:
   • Current phase (INITIALIZED, CONSTRAINED, TENSIONED, ANCHORED, GENERATED, VERIFIED)
   • Constraint counts by category (business, technical, UX, security, operational)
   • Tension count and resolution status
   • Required truth statuses
   • Convergence status
3. Read the MD file (.manifold/<feature>.md) to get:
   • Outcome statement
   • Key constraint statements
   • Tension descriptions
4. Output a summary in this format:

## Manifold State

### Feature: <name>
- Phase: <phase> (<n>/6)
- Outcome: <outcome>
- Constraints: Business: <n>, Technical: <n>, UX: <n>, Security: <n>, Operational: <n>
- Tensions: <n> detected, <n> resolved
- Next: <suggested next command>

Phase → Next Action Mapping

Phase	Next Command
INITIALIZED	/manifold:m1-constrain <feature>
CONSTRAINED	/manifold:m2-tension <feature>
TENSIONED	/manifold:m3-anchor <feature>
ANCHORED	/manifold:m4-generate <feature>
GENERATED	/manifold:m5-verify <feature>
VERIFIED	Complete!

If no .manifold/ directory exists, output: "No manifold found in this project."