# Context Persistence System - User Guide

## What Was Just Set Up

You now have a **complete context persistence system** that ensures Claude Code never "forgets" your project context. Here's what's been created:

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## 🎯 The `/revit` Command (Most Important!)

### What It Does
When you type `/revit` in Claude Code, it automatically:

1. **Changes directory** to `/mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026`
2. **Loads SESSION_STATE.md** - knows exactly where you left off
3. **Loads CLAUDE.md** - understands full project context
4. **Loads IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS.md** - sees all progress
5. **Ready to work** - no need to explain anything

### How to Use It
```bash
# Start Claude Code
claude

# Inside Claude Code, just type:
/revit

# That's it! Claude now knows everything about your project
```

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## 📁 Files Created

### 1. `/home/weber/.claude/commands/revit.md`
**What it is**: Custom Claude Code slash command
**What it does**: Loads full project context automatically
**How to use**: Type `/revit` in Claude Code

### 2. `/mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026/CLAUDE.md`
**What it is**: Project-specific AI instructions
**What it does**: Tells Claude everything about the project
**Contains**:
- Project overview
- Current status (79/414 methods)
- Implementation patterns
- Build instructions
- Revit 2026 API notes
- Common pitfalls to avoid

### 3. `/mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026/SESSION_STATE.md`
**What it is**: Current session tracker
**What it does**: Tracks exactly where you are in the project
**Contains**:
- Current session status
- What was just completed
- What's next
- Build status
- Known issues
- Action items

### 4. `/mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026/QUICK_START.md`
**What it is**: Quick reference guide
**What it does**: Lists all commands and shortcuts
**Contains**:
- Common commands
- Quick navigation
- Troubleshooting
- Typical workflows

### 5. `/mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026/README.md`
**What it is**: Project readme (updated)
**What it does**: Complete project documentation
**Contains**:
- Project overview
- Current progress
- Installation guide
- Usage examples

### 6. Terminal Aliases (in `/home/weber/.bashrc`)
**What they are**: Shell shortcuts for quick access
**Available commands**:
```bash
revit              # Navigate to project
revit-claude       # Open in Claude Code
revit-build        # Build the project
revit-status       # Show current status
revit-progress     # Show progress stats
```

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## 🔄 How the System Works

### Starting a New Session

**Before (Old Way)**:
```
You: "Can you help with the Revit project?"
Claude: "Sure, what project?"
You: "The MCP Bridge one in RevitMCPBridge2026"
Claude: "OK, what were we working on?"
You: "We implemented some schedule methods"
Claude: "Which ones? Where did we leave off?"
[15 minutes of explaining context]
```

**After (New Way)**:
```
You: [Types /revit]
Claude: "I can see you completed Session 2 (ScheduleMethods Batch 2).
        You implemented 5 methods: AddScheduleSorting, AddScheduleGrouping,
        GetScheduleFields, FormatScheduleAppearance, RemoveScheduleField.

        Build succeeded with 0 errors.

        Ready for Session 3? We can implement the next 5 ScheduleMethods
        from the remaining 25. Want to proceed?"
[Instant context, ready to work]
```

### During Work

Claude always has access to:
- ✅ What methods are implemented
- ✅ What methods remain
- ✅ Current build status
- ✅ Known issues and workarounds
- ✅ Implementation patterns
- ✅ Revit 2026 API changes

### Between Sessions

Everything is saved:
- ✅ SESSION_STATE.md updated after each session
- ✅ IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS.md tracks all methods
- ✅ Build status recorded
- ✅ Issues documented
- ✅ Next steps planned

**Result**: You can close Claude, restart your computer, come back a week later, type `/revit`, and Claude knows exactly where you left off.

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## 💡 Usage Examples

### Example 1: Quick Status Check
```bash
# In terminal:
revit-status

# Shows:
# - Current session
# - What's completed
# - What's next
# - Build status
```

### Example 2: Continue Implementation
```bash
# Start Claude Code
claude

# Inside Claude Code:
/revit

You: "proceed"

Claude: [Reads SESSION_STATE.md]
        "I see we completed Session 2. Ready to start Session 3
         with the next 5 ScheduleMethods. I'll implement:
         1. ModifyScheduleField
         2. SetScheduleItemText
         3. DuplicateSchedule
         4. GetScheduleFilters
         5. RemoveScheduleFilter

         Proceeding..."
```

### Example 3: Ask Questions
```bash
/revit

You: "What's our progress on FamilyMethods?"

Claude: [Checks IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS.md]
        "FamilyMethods: 0/35 methods (0% complete)
         Status: Not started
         Priority: HIGH - planned for Session 4

         We'll tackle this after completing ScheduleMethods
         (currently 10/35, 28.6% complete). Would you like
         to change priorities and start FamilyMethods next?"
```

### Example 4: Troubleshooting
```bash
/revit

You: "The build failed"

Claude: [Has full context]
        "Let me check the build. Based on the error:
         - Line 456: Missing semicolon in ScheduleMethods.cs
         - Line 789: Wrong parameter type

         I'll fix both issues now and rebuild."

        [Fixes and rebuilds]

        "Build succeeded! Updated SESSION_STATE.md with fix details."
```

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## 🧠 What Claude Remembers

### Project Knowledge
- ✅ Total methods: 414
- ✅ Completed: 79 (19.1%)
- ✅ In progress: ScheduleMethods (10/35)
- ✅ Next priority: Complete ScheduleMethods
- ✅ Framework: All 414 method stubs exist
- ✅ Pattern: Work in batches of 5-10 methods

### Technical Knowledge
- ✅ Language: C# (.NET Framework 4.8)
- ✅ Target: Revit 2026 API
- ✅ Build: MSBuild
- ✅ Known issues: Revit 2026 API changes
  - ScheduleFieldId vs int
  - OutlineSegments removed
- ✅ Common patterns: Parameter validation, transactions, JSON responses

### Session History
- ✅ Session 1: ScheduleMethods Batch 1 (5 methods) - Completed
- ✅ Session 2: ScheduleMethods Batch 2 (5 methods) - Completed
- ✅ Session 3: ScheduleMethods Batch 3 (5 methods) - Planned

### Your Preferences
- ✅ Work style: Small batches (5-10 methods)
- ✅ Communication: Direct, technical
- ✅ Documentation: Keep progress files updated
- ✅ Speed: Prioritize functionality over perfection

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## 🚀 Benefits

### 1. Zero Context Loss
- Never explain the project again
- Claude always knows where you left off
- Pick up exactly where you stopped

### 2. Instant Startup
- Type `/revit` → ready in seconds
- No "What were we doing?" conversations
- Full context loaded automatically

### 3. Session Continuity
- Work across days, weeks, months
- Context persists between Claude sessions
- Progress always tracked

### 4. Intelligent Assistance
- Claude suggests next steps
- Understands project patterns
- Proactively fixes known issues

### 5. Documentation
- All progress tracked automatically
- Session history preserved
- Easy to review what's been done

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## 📊 Progress Tracking

The system tracks progress at multiple levels:

### File Level
- `SESSION_STATE.md` - Current session
- Updated after each session
- Shows immediate next steps

### Project Level
- `IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS.md` - All 414 methods
- Tracks by category
- Shows completion percentage

### Quick Check
```bash
# Terminal shortcuts
revit-status      # Current session
revit-progress    # Overall stats

# Or in Claude Code
/revit
You: "What's our status?"
```

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## 🔧 Maintenance

### After Each Session
Claude automatically updates:
- ✅ SESSION_STATE.md (mark complete, plan next)
- ✅ IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS.md (update counts)
- ✅ Session history logged

### You Don't Need To:
- ❌ Remember what you were doing
- ❌ Explain context every time
- ❌ Track progress manually
- ❌ Document sessions

### System Is Self-Maintaining:
- ✅ Context files update automatically
- ✅ Progress tracked in real-time
- ✅ History preserved
- ✅ Next steps suggested

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## 🎓 Best Practices

### Starting Each Session
```bash
1. Start Claude Code: claude
2. Load project: /revit
3. [Claude automatically knows everything]
4. Start work: "proceed" or ask questions
```

### During Session
- Let Claude update progress files
- Use todo lists to track batch implementation
- Build frequently to catch errors early

### Ending Session
- Claude updates SESSION_STATE.md
- Plans next session
- You're done!

### Coming Back Later
```bash
1. Type: /revit
2. Claude: "Welcome back! Last session completed X.
            Next up: Y. Ready to continue?"
3. [Zero context explanation needed]
```

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## 🆘 Troubleshooting

### "Claude doesn't remember"
```bash
# Solution: Type this
/revit

# This reloads all context files
```

### "Can't find /revit command"
```bash
# Check if command file exists
ls ~/.claude/commands/revit.md

# If missing, it's in this project at:
# /mnt/d/RevitMCPBridge2026/CONTEXT_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md
# (Ask Claude to recreate it)
```

### "Context files out of date"
```bash
/revit

You: "Update SESSION_STATE.md with current status"

# Claude will update all progress files
```

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## 📝 Summary

You now have:

1. **`/revit` command** - Instant project context loading
2. **Context files** - PROJECT knowledge persisted
3. **Terminal aliases** - Quick navigation and operations
4. **Session tracking** - Never lose your place
5. **Progress files** - Complete implementation history

**Result**: Claude Code becomes a persistent AI assistant that never forgets your project, understands your patterns, and continues seamlessly across sessions.

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## 🎯 Next Steps

### Try It Now:
```bash
# Open Claude Code
claude

# Type this:
/revit

# See the magic happen!
```

### Then Try:
```
You: "What's our current status?"
You: "What should we work on next?"
You: "Show me the progress on ScheduleMethods"
You: "What are the remaining methods?"
```

Claude will answer all these instantly with accurate, up-to-date information.

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**Context System Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-01-14
**Project**: RevitMCPBridge2026

**You're all set! Type `/revit` to start working! 🚀**
