thoughtbox

Reasoning ledger and context engine for Claude Code. Thoughtbox allows Claude to learn within and across runs + sessions, reducing the need to spend human brainpower and energy on the same concepts over and over.

[{"step":"Initialize Thoughtbox at the start of your project. Use the prompt template to set [PROJECT_NAME], [INITIAL_CONTEXT], and [TASK]. This creates a persistent reasoning ledger for the project.","action":"Copy the prompt template into your Claude Code session and replace placeholders with your project details. Example: 'Initialize a Thoughtbox session for Acme Corp Website Redesign with the following context: Client wants a modern, accessible landing page...'","tip":"Include as much initial context as possible (e.g., goals, constraints, prior work) to reduce redundant explanations in future sessions."},{"step":"Reference Thoughtbox during task execution. When working on [TASK], ask Claude to check Thoughtbox for prior insights, decisions, or open questions related to the task.","action":"Use a command like: 'Check Thoughtbox for insights related to [SPECIFIC_TASK]. Are there prior decisions or constraints I should consider?'","tip":"Use specific keywords (e.g., 'accessibility,' 'budget') to retrieve relevant prior context quickly."},{"step":"Update Thoughtbox after completing tasks. Document key takeaways, resolved questions, and new open questions to maintain the ledger’s accuracy and relevance.","action":"After completing a task, run: 'Update Thoughtbox with the following: [SUMMARY_OF_TASK_OUTPUT], [RESOLVED_QUESTIONS], [NEW_OPEN_QUESTIONS].'","tip":"Use bullet points or structured formats (e.g., 'Key Insights:', 'Open Questions:') to make updates easy to scan later."},{"step":"Review Thoughtbox before critical meetings or handoffs. Use it to ensure continuity and avoid rehashing prior discussions.","action":"Before a meeting, run: 'Summarize the key insights and open questions from Thoughtbox for [MEETING_TOPIC].'","tip":"Highlight unresolved questions to prioritize them in the meeting agenda."},{"step":"Leverage cross-session learning. Thoughtbox persists across sessions, so use it to build institutional knowledge over time.","action":"At the end of a project, archive Thoughtbox with a summary of lessons learned for future reference. Example: 'Archive Thoughtbox for Acme Corp Website Redesign with key takeaways: prioritized accessibility first, saved 20% on costs by reusing design system.'","tip":"Include metrics (e.g., time saved, cost avoided) to demonstrate the value of Thoughtbox."}]