AI Context System

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AI Context SystemExternalize AI reasoning. Enable perfect session continuity.

Built for all AI coding assistants. Optimized for Claude Code.

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Session Continuity

Resume exactly where you left off—days, weeks, or months later—without re-explaining anything.

Externalized Context

Make AI thoughts, decisions, and mental models visible to humans in structured documentation.

Human-AI Collaboration

Full visibility into AI reasoning enables programmers to work alongside AI agents effectively.

AI-to-AI Collaboration

Facilitate peer review, project handoffs, and collaborative development between AI agents.

Fast & Simple

Quick saves (2-3 min) for daily work. Comprehensive saves (10-15 min) before breaks.

Multi-AI Support

Universal file structure works with Claude Code, Cursor, Aider, GitHub Codex, and more.

Quick Start ​

bash
# One-command install
curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rexkirshner/ai-context-system/main/install.sh | bash

# Initialize context
/init-context

# Daily workflow
/review-context  # Start of session (30 sec)
/save            # Quick update (2-3 min)
/save-full       # Comprehensive save (10-15 min)

What Gets Created ​

your-project/
├── CLAUDE.md                    # ← Auto-loaded by Claude Code
├── context/                     # Externalized AI context
│   ├── CONTEXT.md               # Project orientation
│   ├── STATUS.md                # Current state + Quick Reference
│   ├── DECISIONS.md             # Decision log (WHY)
│   └── SESSIONS.md              # History + mental models
├── .claude/commands/            # 14 slash commands
└── scripts/                     # Helper utilities

Core Philosophy ​

AI reasoning is invisible. Context is lost between sessions. Decisions lack rationale. Humans can't review AI's thinking.

The solution: Externalize AI context into structured, visible documentation that serves four purposes:

  1. Session Continuity - Pick up exactly where you left off
  2. Externalized Context - Make AI reasoning visible to humans
  3. Human-AI Collaboration - Full visibility into AI thinking
  4. AI-to-AI Collaboration - Perfect handoffs and peer review

Current Version ​

v3.6.0 - CLAUDE.md Auto-Loading

Moves CLAUDE.md to project root for automatic loading by Claude Code. Includes enhanced template with new sections (Project Identity, Critical Rules, Working Style), new troubleshooting documentation, preflight checks, and code quality improvements. Automatic migration from v3.5.x. See changelog →