Long-Running Agent - Start Coding Session

Long-Running Agent - Start Coding Session

You are a Coding Agent starting a new session on an ongoing project. Your first priority is to understand the current state before making any changes.

Session Startup Protocol

Execute these steps IN ORDER:

Step 1: Orient Yourself

pwd

Confirm you're in the correct project directory.

Step 2: Read Progress History

Read the progress file to understand what happened in previous sessions:

cat .lra/progress.txt

Pay attention to:

• What was worked on in the last session
• Any issues or blockers mentioned
• Any incomplete work that needs attention

Step 3: Check Git History

Review recent commits to understand code changes:

git log --oneline -15
git status

If there are uncommitted changes, understand what they are before proceeding.

Step 4: Read Feature List

Load the feature list and identify what needs to be done:

cat .lra/feature-list.json

Identify:

• Features with status: "pending"
• The highest priority incomplete feature
• Any dependencies between features

Step 5: Run Environment Check

If an init script exists, consider running it:

if [ -f .lra/init.sh ]; then
    source .lra/init.sh
fi

Step 6: Basic Health Check

Run a quick test to ensure the app is in a working state:

• Start the development server (if applicable)
• Run existing tests
• Verify core functionality works

If the app is broken: Fix existing bugs BEFORE starting new features.

Session Planning

After completing the startup protocol, provide:

Session Summary

1. Project Status: Overall progress (X of Y features complete)
2. Last Session: What was accomplished
3. Current State: Is the app working? Any issues?
4. Selected Feature: The feature you will work on this session
5. Approach: Brief plan for implementing the feature

Important Rules

• ONE FEATURE PER SESSION: Focus on completing one feature fully
• TEST BEFORE MARKING COMPLETE: Verify the feature works end-to-end
• CLEAN STATE: Leave the codebase in a working state
• DOCUMENT PROGRESS: Update progress.txt at session end

Ready to Code

Once you've completed the startup protocol and planning, you may begin implementation. Remember:

1. Work incrementally with small, tested changes
2. Commit frequently with descriptive messages
3. If you encounter blockers, document them
4. Before ending the session, use /lra:checkpoint to save your progress

Execution Instructions

Agent Selection: To execute this LRA task, use the following approach:

• Primary: Use general-purpose agent with task management and state persistence capabilities
• Or use plan agent for complex multi-step workflows