matter-workspace

Client matter isolation is maintained by generating separate workspace directories for each engagement, storing matter.md, history.md, and notes.md under a slug-specific path so context does not leak across matters. Each matter operates independently within its directory.

Run the matter-workspace command with a new slug argument to trigger a short intake workflow, which automatically generates the matter.md, history.md, and notes.md files inside a dedicated directory for that specific engagement.

Closing a matter workspace moves the entire matter directory into an _archived folder using archive-by-move semantics, preserving the engagement context securely without deleting any files, while removing it from the active matter list.

Yes, switching the active matter simply updates the practice profile to point to a different matter workspace. The previously active matter retains all its files and history in its isolated directory, ready for future reference or reactivation.

Yes, the system requires the practice-level CLAUDE.md file to be read first to confirm that Matter workspaces are enabled before any new matter directories can be initialized or managed.

You can enumerate all matters by listing the active directories alongside the _archived folder, which identifies the current status and highlights which specific matter workspace is currently active for your practice.