session-init

name	session-init
description	BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOL: Initialize session with recent git activity, user task context, and relevant architectural decisions. Run this at the start of every coding session.
version	1.0
author	luminescent-cluster
compatibility	[{"mcp":"session-memory"},{"mcp":"pixeltable-memory"}]
metadata	{"security-audit":true,"importance":"critical"}

When to Use

• Starting a new coding session
• Resuming work after a break
• Switching to a different task

1. Environment Verification

First, verify that the knowledge base is synchronized with the codebase. Execute the following Bash command:

if [ -f .agent/state/last_ingest_sha ]; then
    LAST=$(cat .agent/state/last_ingest_sha)
    CURRENT=$(git rev-parse HEAD)
    if [ "$LAST" != "$CURRENT" ]; then
        echo "WARNING: Knowledge Base is stale (Last ingest: ${LAST:0:8}, HEAD: ${CURRENT:0:8}). Consider running hooks or proceed with caution."
    else
        echo "Knowledge Base is fresh."
    fi
else
    echo "WARNING: No ingestion state found. Run scripts/install_hooks.sh"
fi

Also verify hooks are installed:

[ -f .git/hooks/post-commit ] && echo "Hooks installed" || echo "WARNING: Hooks not installed. Run scripts/install_hooks.sh"

2. Context Loading Workflow

Perform these steps in order. Do not use git push or modify files.

2.1 Analyze Local State

• Get the last 5 commits: git log -n 5 --oneline
• Check for uncommitted work: git status -s and git diff --stat
• Get current branch: git branch --show-current

2.2 Retrieve Mental State (Session Memory)

• Call mcp__session-memory__get_task_context
• Decision Logic:
  • If task is defined: Output "Resume Task: [Task Name]"
  • If task is empty: Ask the user "What are we working on today?" and stop here

2.3 Retrieve Organizational Knowledge (Pixeltable)

Based on the file changes seen in Step 2.1, query for relevant context:

• Call mcp__pixeltable-memory__search_organizational_memory with keywords from current work
• Call mcp__pixeltable-memory__get_architectural_decisions for relevant ADRs

3. Output Format

Present a concise summary:

Status: [Fresh/Stale] Active Task: [Task Description] Current Branch: [branch-name] Recent Activity: [3 bullets on recent commits/changes] Relevant ADRs: [ADR titles or "None"] Open Questions: [From task context or "None"]