For work that continues across chats, keep concise project notes as plain text or Markdown files in the repository so the AI assistant can use them as prompt context. Include only information that helps future sessions, such as goals, decisions, board targets, build commands, current status, open questions, and next steps. Avoid duplication of the same facts across different files.
Separate project notes by purpose:
- Project instructions – Stable rules that the AI assistant should always follow, such as build commands, coding style, board targets, and safety constraints
- Project memory – Project scope, current status, decisions, open questions, and remaining work
- Reusable workflows – Repeatable steps for setup, review, debugging, or release tasks
Memory behavior based on project notes differs by IDE and AI assistant tool. Refer to your IDE or AI assistant tool documentation for built-in memory mechanisms.
In any client, you can point to specific project notes directly in your prompts.