bootstrapper

To generate a focused project briefing, you use selective context loading to read only governance files and task-relevant context matching your objective. This produces a concise summary of active plans, handoffs, and allowed scope while maintaining a token-bounded read-only operation.

Selective context loading for agent handoff recovery is the process of reading manifest-driven project context to detect stale signals and active handoff state. It safely orients a new agent by outputting a structured briefing of current objectives and no-go zones.

You prepare a scoped task briefing by applying selective context loading to match your user goal with the most relevant project state files. The process yields a session-ready summary of safe working scope, active plans, and key constraints before file editing.

Yes, you can check an ambiguous project state using a read-only operation that scans manifest-driven project context. It evaluates the current objective, detects stale signals, and outputs a structured briefing without modifying any files.

If the project is not initialized for governance, the briefing process detects the missing setup and suggests the proper next step. It still provides minimal guidance to help you orient safely within the ambiguous project state.

You should use a session briefing at session start, during agent handoff recovery, or when preparing scoped tasks in a complex codebase. It prevents overloaded sessions by delivering token-bounded, manifest-driven context instead of loading everything.