Context Checkpoint

Context Checkpoint

Append research process and results to the current Phase's context file.

When Called

Multiple times within a Phase, at plan-designated checkpoint points:

step: "import context-management:context-checkpoint"

Typically triggered after each strategy completes or at key decision nodes.

Hard Constraints

1. Content scope: Must record both PROCESS (what was done, searched, considered) and RESULTS (what was found, decided, what remains open).
2. No mid-paragraph line breaks: Write each prose paragraph as a single continuous line. Do not insert newlines inside a paragraph to wrap it at a column width. Newlines are only for separating paragraphs, list items, headings, and fenced code blocks.
3. Genuine substance: Write real content, not padding or repetition inflated to look thorough. The purpose is information density for future reference, not length.

Execution Protocol

Step 1: Ensure Context File Exists

Import context-init. This is idempotent — if the context file for the current Phase already exists, it skips creation and returns the existing file path.

Step 2: Locate Current Context File

Determine the current Phase's context file path by:

• Using the path returned by context-init, OR
• Checking context/INDEX.md for the most recent entry matching the current Phase

Step 3: Append Checkpoint Content

Append a new section to the context file:

---

## Checkpoint: <Descriptive Name>