# Next Session Opening Prompt

## Optimal Startup Command for Next Session

```
This is a continuation from a previous session. Session handoff documentation is at docs/session-handoff-2025-10-12-fixes-and-security.md

MANDATORY FIRST ACTION: Run session-init.js immediately per CLAUDE.md governance:
node scripts/session-init.js

Current production status:
- Site: https://agenticgovernance.digital (LIVE, 6 core services operational)
- Recent session: Fixed FAQ truncation, implemented cache busting (v=1.0.4), resolved MongoDB authentication, created inst_036 (anti-quick-fix governance rule), removed 16 sensitive files from public GitHub
- Key changes: Cache version now v=1.0.4, all value pluralism docs in MongoDB, GitHub security remediated
- Instruction count: 36 total (inst_036 new, HIGH persistence, STRATEGIC quadrant)
- Framework: All 5 components active and operational

After session-init.js completes, report framework status and await further instructions.
```

## Why This Prompt Works

### 1. **Mandatory Action Front-Loaded**
The session-init.js requirement is stated explicitly with command included. This is critical per CLAUDE.md and prevents framework fade.

### 2. **Context Without Overload**
Provides essential context (what was done last session) without overwhelming detail. Full details in handoff doc.

### 3. **Current State Clarity**
Clearly states production is live and stable. This prevents unnecessary verification loops.

### 4. **Key Changes Highlighted**
Cache version change (v=1.0.4) and inst_036 are called out because they affect next session's work:
- Cache version: Next session knows current version for future updates
- inst_036: Next session will enforce anti-quick-fix governance

### 5. **Framework Reminder**
Mentions all 5 components are active, reinforcing framework consciousness from session start.

### 6. **Clear Handoff Reference**
Points to specific handoff document for detailed information.

### 7. **Ends With Instruction Readiness**
"await further instructions" signals session is properly initialized and ready for work.

## Alternative: Minimal Prompt

If you prefer an ultra-concise version:

```
Continuation session. Read docs/session-handoff-2025-10-12-fixes-and-security.md. FIRST: run node scripts/session-init.js (mandatory). Production live at https://agenticgovernance.digital. Recent work: UI fixes, security remediation, inst_036 created. Cache v=1.0.4. 36 instructions active. Await instructions after init.
```

## Alternative: Detailed Prompt

If you need more context for complex continuations:

```
This session continues from 2025-10-12 work (handoff: docs/session-handoff-2025-10-12-fixes-and-security.md).

CRITICAL FIRST STEP - Run immediately:
node scripts/session-init.js

This mandatory script will:
1. Initialize session state
2. Load 36 active governance instructions (inst_036 NEW)
3. Run baseline context pressure check
4. Verify all 5 framework components operational

Recent Session Summary:
- Fixed FAQ answer truncation (max-height: none)
- Implemented cache busting (v=1.0.3 → v=1.0.4)
- Resolved MongoDB authentication for migration scripts
- Created inst_036: Anti-quick-fix governance rule (HIGH persistence, STRATEGIC)
- Security remediation: Removed 16 sensitive files from public GitHub
- All fixes deployed to production successfully

Current Production State:
- Status: LIVE AND OPERATIONAL
- URL: https://agenticgovernance.digital
- Server: tractatus.service (active, running)
- Core Services: 6 services initialized (PluralisticDeliberationOrchestrator deployed)
- Memory: 72.4M / 2.0G
- Commits: 1aba781 (latest - security remediation)

Framework Health:
- Instruction history: 36 instructions (inst_036 new)
- ContextPressureMonitor: Active, last check 65k tokens
- InstructionPersistenceClassifier: inst_036 classified STRATEGIC/HIGH
- CrossReferenceValidator: Operational
- BoundaryEnforcer: User authority respected
- MetacognitiveVerifier: Used for security decision

New Governance Rule Active:
- inst_036: Prohibits quick fixes when working with PM
- Enforces inst_004 (world-class quality)
- Exception: Critical production outages only

After session-init.js completes, report:
1. Framework initialization status
2. Active instruction counts by quadrant and persistence
3. Context pressure baseline
4. Any warnings or issues detected

Then await user instructions.
```

## Recommendation

**Use the OPTIMAL STARTUP COMMAND** (first option). It balances:
- ✅ Mandatory requirements (session-init.js)
- ✅ Critical context (recent changes, inst_036)
- ✅ Current state (production live)
- ✅ Framework consciousness (5 components)
- ✅ Brevity (doesn't overwhelm initial context)

The detailed information is in the handoff document, which Claude Code will read if needed during the session.

## Copy-Paste Ready

Here's the exact text to paste at next session start:

---

This is a continuation from a previous session. Session handoff documentation is at docs/session-handoff-2025-10-12-fixes-and-security.md

MANDATORY FIRST ACTION: Run session-init.js immediately per CLAUDE.md governance:
node scripts/session-init.js

Current production status:
- Site: https://agenticgovernance.digital (LIVE, 6 core services operational)
- Recent session: Fixed FAQ truncation, implemented cache busting (v=1.0.4), resolved MongoDB authentication, created inst_036 (anti-quick-fix governance rule), removed 16 sensitive files from public GitHub
- Key changes: Cache version now v=1.0.4, all value pluralism docs in MongoDB, GitHub security remediated
- Instruction count: 36 total (inst_036 new, HIGH persistence, STRATEGIC quadrant)
- Framework: All 5 components active and operational

After session-init.js completes, report framework status and await further instructions.

---
