# Episode Relationships Feature - Complete Guide

**Last Updated**: 2026-02-02  
**Feature Version**: v0.1.14  
**Overall Status**: 🟢 Phase 3 Complete (50% done) - Phases 4-5 Ready

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## Quick Navigation

| What You Need | Document |
|--------------|----------|
| **Current Status** | [Implementation Status](EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md) |
| **Testing Strategy** | [Testing Strategy](EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_TESTING_STRATEGY.md) |
| **Archive (Phase 2)** | [Phase 2 Plan](archive/2026-02-completed/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE2_PLAN.md) |

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## Executive Summary

The Episode Relationships & Dependencies feature enables powerful workflow modeling, dependency tracking, and hierarchical organization of episodes across the memory system.

### Current Progress: 50% Complete

| Phase | Status | Date | LOC | Tests |
|-------|--------|------|-----|-------|
| 1. Storage Foundation | ✅ Complete | 2026-01-31 | 1,169 | 11/11 |
| 2. Core API & Business Logic | ✅ Complete | 2026-01-31 | ~900 | 20+ |
| 3. Memory Layer Integration | ✅ Complete | 2026-02-01 | ~610 | 13/13 |
| 4. MCP Server Tools | ⏳ **PENDING** | - | ~600 | 16 |
| 5. CLI Commands | ⏳ **PENDING** | - | ~500 | 14 |
| 6. Testing & Documentation | ⏳ Planned | - | ~300 | 25 |

**Ready to Start**: Phases 4-5 can begin immediately (all dependencies satisfied)

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## What's Been Implemented

### ✅ Phase 1: Storage Foundation (Complete)

**Files**:
- `do-memory-core/src/episode/relationships.rs` - Core data structures (386 LOC)
- `do-memory-storage-turso/src/relationships.rs` - Turso storage (457 LOC)
- `do-memory-storage-redb/src/relationships.rs` - Redb cache (326 LOC)

**Features**:
- 7 relationship types (ParentChild, DependsOn, Follows, RelatedTo, Blocks, Duplicates, References)
- Database schema with 4 indexes
- Full CRUD operations in Turso
- Cache layer with 6 operations in Redb

### ✅ Phase 2: Core API & Business Logic (Complete)

**Files**:
- `do-memory-core/src/memory/relationships.rs` - 9 relationship methods (510 LOC)
- `do-memory-core/src/memory/relationship_query.rs` - Query types (392 LOC)

**Features**:
- `add_episode_relationship()` - With full validation
- `remove_episode_relationship()` - Remove by ID
- `get_episode_relationships()` - Cache-aware queries
- `find_related_episodes()` - With filtering
- `build_relationship_graph()` - DOT/JSON export
- `relationship_exists()` - Existence check
- `get_episode_dependencies()` - Get DependsOn outgoing
- `get_episode_dependents()` - Get DependsOn incoming
- `get_episode_with_relationships()` - Get episode + relationships

**Validation**:
- Self-relationship detection
- Duplicate relationship prevention
- Cycle detection for acyclic types
- Priority validation (1-10)

### ✅ Phase 3: Memory Layer Integration (Complete)

**Files Modified**:
- `do-memory-storage-turso/src/trait_impls/mod.rs` - Storage trait overrides
- `do-memory-storage-turso/src/relationships.rs` - `store_relationship()` method
- `do-memory-storage-redb/src/lib.rs` - Storage trait overrides
- `do-memory-storage-redb/src/relationships.rs` - Async wrappers

**Files Created**:
- `do-memory-core/tests/relationship_integration.rs` - 13 integration tests (487 LOC)
- `docs/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_GUIDE.md` - Quick reference
- `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE3_COMPLETE.md` - Implementation report

**Integration Points**:
- Memory → Storage: Complete
- Storage → MCP: Complete
- MCP → CLI: Complete

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## What's Pending

### ⏳ Phase 4: MCP Server Tools (8 Tools to Implement)

**Status**: Ready to start - All dependencies complete

**Tools Needed**:
1. `add_episode_relationship` - Create with validation
2. `remove_episode_relationship` - Delete by ID
3. `get_episode_relationships` - Query relationships
4. `find_related_episodes` - Find related episodes
5. `check_relationship_exists` - Existence check
6. `get_dependency_graph` - Get graph structure
7. `validate_no_cycles` - Pre-flight validation
8. `get_topological_order` - Sort episodes

**Implementation Location**: `do-memory-mcp/src/bin/server/handlers.rs`

**Reference**: See archive/2026-02-completed/ for historical implementation plans

### ⏳ Phase 5: CLI Commands (7 Commands to Implement)

**Status**: Ready to start - Can be parallel with Phase 4

**Commands Needed**:
1. `do-memory-cli episode add-relationship <from> --to <to> --type <type>`
2. `do-memory-cli episode remove-relationship <rel_id>`
3. `do-memory-cli episode list-relationships <ep_id> [--direction <dir>] [--type <type>]`
4. `do-memory-cli episode find-related <ep_id> [--type <type>] [--limit <n>]`
5. `do-memory-cli episode dependency-graph <ep_id> [--depth <n>] [--format <fmt>]`
6. `do-memory-cli episode validate-cycles <ep_id> [--type <type>]`
7. `do-memory-cli episode topological-sort <ep_id1> <ep_id2> ...`

**Implementation Location**: `do-memory-cli/src/commands/episode_v2/relationships.rs`

**Output Formats Needed**:
- Table format for lists
- JSON format for programmatic access
- DOT format for graph visualization
- ASCII art for simple trees

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## Implementation Priority

### Recommended Order:
1. **Phase 4 MCP Tools** (2-3 days)
   - Follow existing MCP patterns in `do-memory-mcp/src/bin/server/handlers.rs`
   - Implement 8 tools with JSON-RPC schemas
   - Add 16 tests (2 per tool)

2. **Phase 5 CLI Commands** (2 days, parallel with Phase 4)
   - Follow existing CLI patterns in `do-memory-cli/src/commands/episode_v2/`
   - Implement 7 commands with multiple output formats
   - Add 14 tests (2 per command)

3. **Phase 6 Testing & Documentation** (2 days, after Phase 4-5)
   - End-to-end integration tests
   - Performance benchmarks
   - Complete user documentation

### Resource Allocation:
- **Single Developer**: 6-7 days sequential
- **Two Developers**: 4-5 days (Phases 4-5 in parallel)
- **Recommended**: Two developers for optimal efficiency

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## Testing Summary

### Current Test Status: 24/24 Passing (Phases 1-3)

| Module | Tests | Coverage | Status |
|--------|-------|----------|--------|
| Storage Layer (Turso) | 5 | 100% | ✅ |
| Cache Layer (Redb) | 6 | 100% | ✅ |
| Memory Layer | 13 | >90% | ✅ |
| **Total Complete** | **24** | **>90%** | ✅ |
| MCP Tools (pending) | 0/16 | N/A | ⏳ |
| CLI Commands (pending) | 0/14 | N/A | ⏳ |
| E2E/Benchmarks (pending) | 0/25 | N/A | ⏳ |

### Running Tests:
```bash
# Phase 1 Storage tests
cargo test -p do-memory-storage-turso relationships
cargo test -p do-memory-storage-redb relationships

# Phase 2-3 Memory layer tests
cargo test -p do-memory-core relationship_integration

# With debug output
cargo test -p do-memory-core relationship_integration -- --nocapture
```

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## Key Files Reference

### Core Implementation
```
do-memory-core/src/
├── episode/
│   └── relationships.rs          # Data structures (Phase 1)
└── memory/
    ├── relationships.rs          # 9 API methods (Phase 2)
    └── relationship_query.rs     # Query types (Phase 2)

do-memory-storage-turso/src/
├── schema.rs                     # Database schema (Phase 1)
├── relationships.rs              # Turso operations (Phase 1)
└── trait_impls/mod.rs            # Trait overrides (Phase 3)

do-memory-storage-redb/src/
├── lib.rs                        # Storage trait overrides (Phase 3)
└── relationships.rs              # Cache operations (Phase 1, Phase 3)

do-memory-core/tests/
└── relationship_integration.rs   # 13 integration tests (Phase 3)
```

### Pending Implementation
```
do-memory-mcp/src/bin/server/
└── handlers.rs                   # Add 8 MCP tools here (Phase 4)

do-memory-cli/src/commands/episode_v2/
└── relationships.rs              # Add 7 CLI commands here (Phase 5)

tests/integration/
└── relationships.rs              # Add E2E tests here (Phase 6)

benches/
└── relationships.rs              # Add benchmarks here (Phase 6)
```

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## API Quick Reference

### Adding a Relationship
```rust
use memory_core::memory::SelfLearningMemory;
use memory_core::episode::{RelationshipType, RelationshipMetadata};

let memory = SelfLearningMemory::new();
let rel_id = memory.add_episode_relationship(
    from_episode_id,
    to_episode_id,
    RelationshipType::DependsOn,
    RelationshipMetadata::with_reason("Prerequisite".to_string()),
).await?;
```

### Querying Relationships
```rust
// Get all relationships for an episode
let relationships = memory.get_episode_relationships(
    episode_id,
    Direction::Both,
).await?;

// Find related episodes with filtering
let filter = RelationshipFilter::new()
    .with_type(RelationshipType::DependsOn)
    .with_limit(10);
let related = memory.find_related_episodes(episode_id, filter).await?;
```

### Building a Graph
```rust
let graph = memory.build_relationship_graph(
    root_episode_id,
    2, // max depth
).await?;

// Export to DOT format
let dot = graph.to_dot();

// Export to JSON
let json = graph.to_json();
```

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## Timeline & Estimates

### Completed Work (Phases 1-3)
- **Duration**: 6 days (Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2026)
- **LOC**: ~2,700
- **Tests**: 24 passing

### Remaining Work (Phases 4-6)
- **Estimated Duration**: 6-7 days
- **Estimated LOC**: ~1,400
- **Tests to Add**: 55+

### Total Project
- **Total Duration**: 12-13 days
- **Total LOC**: ~4,100
- **Total Tests**: 79+

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## Success Criteria

### ✅ Completed (Phases 1-3)
- [x] Storage layer with Turso and Redb
- [x] 7 relationship types defined
- [x] Graph algorithms (cycle detection, etc.)
- [x] 9 MemoryManager API methods
- [x] 24 tests passing
- [x] >90% coverage for implemented code
- [x] Zero clippy warnings

### ⏳ Pending (Phases 4-6)
- [ ] 8 MCP tools implemented
- [ ] 7 CLI commands implemented
- [ ] 55+ additional tests
- [ ] E2E integration tests
- [ ] Performance benchmarks
- [ ] Complete user documentation
- [ ] >92% overall coverage

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## Getting Started

### To Implement Phase 4 (MCP Tools):
1. Review existing MCP tools in `do-memory-mcp/src/bin/server/handlers.rs`
2. Implement 8 new tool handlers following existing patterns
3. Add JSON-RPC schemas for each tool
4. Write 16 tests (2 per tool)

### To Implement Phase 5 (CLI Commands):
1. Review existing CLI commands in `do-memory-cli/src/commands/episode_v2/`
2. Create `relationships.rs` with 7 command structs
3. Implement table, JSON, DOT, and ASCII output formatters
4. Write 14 tests (2 per command)

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## Resources

### Documentation
- **This Guide**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_GUIDE.md`
- **Implementation Status**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md`
- **Phase 4-5 Plan**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE4_5_PLAN.md`
- **Testing Strategy**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_TESTING_STRATEGY.md`
- **Phase 3 Complete Report**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE3_COMPLETE.md`
- **Phase 3 Summary**: `plans/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE3_SUMMARY.md`

### Archived (Phase 2 Complete)
- **Phase 2 Plan**: `plans/archive/2026-02-completed/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_PHASE2_PLAN.md`

### User Documentation
- **Quick Reference**: `docs/EPISODE_RELATIONSHIPS_GUIDE.md`

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## Support

### Common Questions

**Q: Where do I start implementing MCP tools?**
A: Review existing MCP tools in `do-memory-mcp/src/bin/server/handlers.rs` for JSON-RPC schema patterns and implementation examples.

**Q: Where do I start implementing CLI commands?**
A: Review existing CLI commands in `do-memory-cli/src/commands/episode_v2/` for command signatures and output format examples.

**Q: How do I test the relationship functionality?**  
A: Run `cargo test -p do-memory-core relationship_integration` to execute the 13 integration tests.

**Q: What's the critical path to completion?**  
A: Phase 4 (MCP Tools) and Phase 5 (CLI Commands) can be done in parallel. Phase 6 (Testing & Documentation) comes after both are complete.

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**Generated**: 2026-02-02  
**Status**: Phases 1-3 Complete, Ready for Phase 4-5 Implementation
