tractatus/NEXT_SESSION_OPENING_PROMPT.md

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:

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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.

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