AI Coding Tip 011 - Initialize Agents.md
Summarize your architecture rules and give your AI a persistent memory TL;DR: When you use the /init command, you create a context file that saves you from repeating instructions in every new sessi...

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Summarize your architecture rules and give your AI a persistent memory TL;DR: When you use the /init command, you create a context file that saves you from repeating instructions in every new session. Common Mistake ❌ You waste time copying and pasting the same project rules into every new chat. You forgot to tell the AI about your specific test commands. When you start a fresh session, the AI loses all previous context about your coding style or architecture. Create your own system prompts, persist them and keep an eye on them regularly. Problems Addressed 😔 Repetitive and manual meta-prompting Inconsistent code styles across sessions High token usage from redundant instructions AI hallucinations about build or test commands Onboarding new projects How to Do It 🛠️ Open your terminal in your project root directory. Type /init if you use Claude Code or OpenCode. Review the generated CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md file. Add specific "landmines" or things the AI can't see in the code. Save the