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+# KodrDriv - Complete AI Guide
+
+**Purpose**: Help AI assistants understand, debug, integrate, and extend kodrdriv.
+
+**Version**: 1.2.133-dev.0 (December 31, 2025)
+
+---
+
+## Quick Overview
+
+**KodrDriv** is an AI-powered Git workflow automation tool that generates intelligent commit messages and release notes by analyzing code changes. It uses an **agentic AI system** with specialized tools to investigate changes before generating documentation.
+
+**Key Differentiator**: Instead of blindly describing diffs, kodrdriv's AI actively investigates your code using 8-13 tools to understand context, relationships, and implications before writing.
+
+---
+
+## For AI Assistants: Start Here
+
+### If helping someone integrate kodrdriv:
+→ Start with [`guide/integration.md`](guide/integration.md)
+
+### If debugging an issue:
+→ Go to [`guide/debugging.md`](guide/debugging.md)
+
+### If they want to understand how it works:
+→ Read [`guide/architecture.md`](guide/architecture.md) and [`guide/ai-system.md`](guide/ai-system.md)
+
+### If working with monorepos:
+→ Check [`guide/monorepo.md`](guide/monorepo.md)
+
+### If extending functionality:
+→ See [`guide/development.md`](guide/development.md)
+
+---
+
+## Complete Guide Directory
+
+Located in `guide/`:
+
+| Guide | Purpose | When to Use |
+|-------|---------|-------------|
+| [`index.md`](guide/index.md) | Overview and navigation | Starting point |
+| [`quickstart.md`](guide/quickstart.md) | 5-minute setup | First-time setup |
+| [`usage.md`](guide/usage.md) | Common workflows | Daily operations |
+| [`integration.md`](guide/integration.md) | Project integration | Setting up kodrdriv |
+| [`commands.md`](guide/commands.md) | Command reference | Finding specific commands |
+| [`configuration.md`](guide/configuration.md) | Configuration options | Customizing behavior |
+| [`architecture.md`](guide/architecture.md) | System design | Understanding internals |
+| [`ai-system.md`](guide/ai-system.md) | AI mechanics | Understanding AI decisions |
+| [`debugging.md`](guide/debugging.md) | Troubleshooting | Fixing problems |
+| [`development.md`](guide/development.md) | Building & extending | Contributing code |
+| [`testing.md`](guide/testing.md) | Test suite | Running tests |
+| [`tree-operations.md`](guide/tree-operations.md) | Multi-package ops | Monorepo automation |
+| [`monorepo.md`](guide/monorepo.md) | Monorepo workflows | Monorepo projects |
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Summary
+
+### Package Ecosystem
+
+```
+@eldrforge/kodrdriv         - Main CLI tool
+@eldrforge/ai-service        - AI integration (agentic, prompts, tools)
+@eldrforge/tree-core         - Dependency graph algorithms
+@eldrforge/tree-execution    - Parallel execution engine
+@eldrforge/git-tools         - Git operations
+@eldrforge/github-tools      - GitHub API integration
+@eldrforge/audio-tools       - Audio recording & transcription
+@eldrforge/shared            - Common utilities
+```
+
+### Data Flow
+
+```
+User Command
+    ↓
+Configuration Loading (hierarchical merge)
+    ↓
+Git Analysis (diff, log, status)
+    ↓
+AI Analysis (agentic investigation with tools)
+    ↓
+Content Generation (commit message or release notes)
+    ↓
+Output & Execution (save files, create commits/releases)
+```
+
+### Key Technologies
+
+- **TypeScript** - Type safety
+- **Node.js** - Runtime
+- **OpenAI API** - AI intelligence
+- **GitHub API** - Repository integration
+- **Zod** - Schema validation
+- **CardiganTime** - Configuration management
+- **RiotPrompt** - Prompt engineering
+- **Vitest** - Testing
+- **Vite** - Building
+
+---
+
+## Core Concepts
+
+### 1. Agentic AI (Always On)
+
+Kodrdriv **always** uses agentic mode - AI doesn't just generate text, it investigates:
+
+**Commit Messages** (8 tools):
+- `get_file_content` - Read full files
+- `get_file_history` - View evolution
+- `get_related_tests` - Find test files
+- `analyze_diff_section` - Expand context
+- `get_recent_commits` - Avoid duplicates
+- `search_codebase` - Find usage
+- `get_file_dependencies` - Assess impact
+- `group_files_by_concern` - Organize logically
+
+**Release Notes** (13 tools):
+- All commit tools, plus:
+- `get_tag_history` - Release patterns
+- `get_release_stats` - Quantify scope
+- `analyze_commit_patterns` - Detect themes
+- `compare_previous_release` - Context
+- `get_breaking_changes` - Alert users
+
+### 2. Context Files (New Feature)
+
+Pass documentation files for better context:
+
+```bash
+kodrdriv commit --context-files IMPL.md ARCHITECTURE.md
+kodrdriv release --context-files CHANGELOG.md MIGRATION.md
+```
+
+Files are read and injected into prompts, giving AI rich context about your changes.
+
+### 3. Self-Reflection
+
+Generate detailed analysis reports:
+
+```bash
+kodrdriv commit --self-reflection
+# Creates: output/agentic-reflection-commit-*.md
+
+# Report includes:
+# - Tools used and effectiveness
+# - Execution timeline
+# - Conversation history
+# - Performance metrics
+```
+
+### 4. Tree Operations
+
+Execute commands across multiple packages:
+
+```bash
+kodrdriv tree publish --parallel
+# → Analyzes dependencies
+# → Executes in topological order
+# → Parallel where possible
+# → Recovers from failures
+```
+
+---
+
+## Recent Major Changes (Dec 31, 2025)
+
+### 1. Self-Reflection Files → output/
+
+Files now save to `output/` directory instead of project root.
+
+### 2. Human-Readable Prompts
+
+Redesigned to avoid AI slop:
+- No emojis
+- No marketing speak
+- No meta-commentary
+- Plain, professional language
+
+### 3. Context Files Support
+
+New `--context-files` option:
+```bash
+kodrdriv release --context-files file1.md file2.md
+```
+
+### 4. Agentic-Only
+
+Removed `--agentic` flag - everything uses AI analysis by default:
+```bash
+# Old: kodrdriv commit --agentic
+# New: kodrdriv commit  (agentic is automatic)
+```
+
+See complete details: `SESSION-SUMMARY-DEC-31.md`
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Documentation
+
+The root directory contains extensive implementation docs:
+
+### AI System
+- `AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md` - AI service extraction (1,463 lines)
+- `AGENTIC-RELEASE-NOTES-COMPLETE.md` - Release notes implementation
+- `AGENTIC-COMMIT-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Commit generation
+- `AI-FRIENDLY-LOGGING-GUIDE.md` - Logging patterns
+- `RIOTPROMPT-COMPLETE-SUMMARY.md` - Prompt engineering (6,200 lines)
+
+### Tree Operations
+- `TREE-TOOLKIT-COMPLETE.md` - Tree system extraction (6,200 lines)
+- `PARALLEL-PUBLISH-QUICK-REFERENCE.md` - Parallel execution
+- `PARALLEL-PUBLISH-DEBUGGING-GUIDE.md` - Troubleshooting
+- `CHECKPOINT-RECOVERY-FIX.md` - Recovery mechanisms
+
+### Publishing & Releases
+- `MONOREPO-PUBLISH-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Monorepo workflows
+- `PUBLISH_IMPROVEMENTS_IMPLEMENTED.md` - Publish features
+- `WORKFLOW-PRECHECK-IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Pre-checks
+
+### Recent Updates
+- `SESSION-SUMMARY-DEC-31.md` - Today's session summary
+- `SELF-REFLECTION-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Reflection file fixes
+- `CONTEXT-FILES-AND-HUMAN-PROMPTS.md` - Context files feature
+- `AGENTIC-ONLY-SIMPLIFICATION.md` - Agentic-only migration
+
+### Configuration & Architecture
+- `CONFIG-FIX-RELEASE-AGENTIC.md` - Configuration system
+- `COMPLETE-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md` - Overall architecture
+- `INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md` - Integration patterns
+
+---
+
+## Quick Command Reference
+
+### Essential Commands
+
+```bash
+# Commit with AI analysis
+kodrdriv commit [--sendit] [--context-files FILES]
+
+# Release notes with AI analysis
+kodrdriv release [--context-files FILES] [--interactive]
+
+# Complete release workflow
+kodrdriv publish [--sendit] [--parallel]
+
+# Multi-package operations
+kodrdriv tree COMMAND [--parallel]
+
+# Audio-driven
+kodrdriv audio-commit [--sendit]
+kodrdriv audio-review [--sendit]
+```
+
+### Essential Options
+
+```bash
+--dry-run                    # Preview without changes
+--verbose                    # Detailed logging
+--debug                      # Maximum detail + debug files
+--self-reflection            # Generate analysis reports
+--context-files FILES        # Pass context files
+--max-agentic-iterations N   # Control analysis depth
+--interactive                # Review before executing
+--sendit                     # Skip confirmations
+```
+
+### Essential Configuration
+
+```yaml
+model: gpt-4o                      # AI model
+outputDirectory: output            # Output location
+
+commit:
+  selfReflection: true             # Analysis reports
+  maxAgenticIterations: 10         # Investigation depth
+
+release:
+  selfReflection: true
+  maxAgenticIterations: 30
+
+tree:
+  directories: [packages/*]        # Package locations
+  parallel: true                   # Parallel execution
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: "Help me integrate kodrdriv"
+
+```bash
+# 1. Install
+npm install -g @eldrforge/kodrdriv
+
+# 2. Setup
+export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"
+kodrdriv --init-config
+
+# 3. Test
+kodrdriv commit --dry-run
+
+# 4. Use
+kodrdriv commit --sendit
+```
+
+**Full guide**: [`guide/integration.md`](guide/integration.md)
+
+### Scenario 2: "Kodrdriv isn't working"
+
+```bash
+# Diagnose
+kodrdriv --check-config
+kodrdriv commit --dry-run --verbose
+
+# Common fixes:
+# - Set OPENAI_API_KEY
+# - Stage changes (git add)
+# - Check config syntax
+# - Verify in git repo
+```
+
+**Full guide**: [`guide/debugging.md`](guide/debugging.md)
+
+### Scenario 3: "How do I use kodrdriv for releases?"
+
+```bash
+# Generate notes
+kodrdriv release --context-files CHANGELOG.md
+
+# Review
+cat output/RELEASE_NOTES.md
+
+# Publish
+kodrdriv publish --interactive
+```
+
+**Full guide**: [`guide/usage.md`](guide/usage.md)
+
+### Scenario 4: "How does the AI work?"
+
+**Answer**: Agentic system with tools:
+1. AI receives task and available tools
+2. AI investigates using tools (reads files, checks history, etc.)
+3. Tools return results
+4. AI uses results to decide next action
+5. Repeats until AI has enough information
+6. AI generates final output
+
+**Full guide**: [`guide/ai-system.md`](guide/ai-system.md)
+
+### Scenario 5: "How do I use with monorepos?"
+
+```bash
+# Setup
+kodrdriv tree link
+
+# Develop
+kodrdriv tree precommit --parallel
+
+# Release
+kodrdriv tree publish --parallel --context-files MIGRATION.md
+```
+
+**Full guide**: [`guide/monorepo.md`](guide/monorepo.md)
+
+---
+
+## Debugging Checklist
+
+When something doesn't work:
+
+1. **Environment**
+   - [ ] OPENAI_API_KEY set?
+   - [ ] GITHUB_TOKEN set (if using publish)?
+   - [ ] In git repository?
+   - [ ] Node.js v18+?
+
+2. **Configuration**
+   - [ ] `kodrdriv --check-config` shows settings?
+   - [ ] Config file syntax valid?
+   - [ ] Model name correct?
+
+3. **Git State**
+   - [ ] Changes staged (`git diff --cached`)?
+   - [ ] Repository has commits?
+   - [ ] On correct branch?
+
+4. **Diagnosis**
+   - [ ] Try `--dry-run` first
+   - [ ] Enable `--verbose` logging
+   - [ ] Use `--debug` for detail
+   - [ ] Generate `--self-reflection` report
+
+5. **Review**
+   - [ ] Check `output/` directory
+   - [ ] Review debug files
+   - [ ] Check reflection reports
+   - [ ] Read error messages carefully
+
+---
+
+## API Cost Guidelines
+
+### Model Costs (per 1M tokens)
+
+- **gpt-4o-mini**: $0.15 input, $0.60 output
+- **gpt-4o**: $2.50 input, $10.00 output
+
+### Typical Usage
+
+**Commit message** (gpt-4o-mini):
+- Input: 10-20K tokens (diff + history + tool outputs)
+- Output: 100-200 tokens
+- Cost: ~$0.01-0.02 per commit
+
+**Release notes** (gpt-4o):
+- Input: 30-80K tokens (commits + diffs + tool outputs)
+- Output: 500-1000 tokens
+- Cost: ~$0.10-0.25 per release
+
+### Cost Optimization
+
+```yaml
+# Use cheaper model for commits
+model: gpt-4o-mini
+
+# But quality model for releases
+release:
+  model: gpt-4o
+
+# Reduce iterations
+commit:
+  maxAgenticIterations: 6   # vs default 10
+
+# Limit context
+commit:
+  messageLimit: 5           # vs default 10
+  maxDiffBytes: 10240       # vs default 20480
+```
+
+---
+
+## Package Documentation
+
+Each package has detailed docs:
+
+### ai-service
+- `README.md` - Package overview
+- `QUICKSTART.md` - Quick start
+- `USAGE.md` - Usage patterns
+- `INTEGRATION.md` - Integration guide
+- `DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md` - Complete docs
+- `examples/` - Working examples
+
+### tree-core & tree-execution
+- `README.md` - Package docs
+- `EXTRACTION-COMPLETE.md` - Implementation details
+
+### git-tools & github-tools
+- `README.md` - API documentation
+- `COVERAGE_REPORT.md` - Test coverage
+
+### audio-tools
+- `README.md` - Audio functionality
+- `DOCUMENTATION_COMPLETE.md` - Complete guide
+- `examples/` - Usage examples
+
+### shared
+- `README.md` - Shared utilities
+- `FINAL_COVERAGE_REPORT.md` - Test details
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Deep Dives
+
+Root directory contains comprehensive implementation documentation:
+
+### Major Features (Read These First)
+
+**AI System** (Most Important):
+- `AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md` - How AI service works (293 lines)
+- `AGENTIC-ONLY-SIMPLIFICATION.md` - Why everything is agentic (216 lines)
+- `RIOTPROMPT-COMPLETE-SUMMARY.md` - Prompt engineering system (detailed)
+
+**Tree Operations** (For Monorepos):
+- `TREE-TOOLKIT-COMPLETE.md` - Multi-package automation (166 lines)
+- `PARALLEL-PUBLISH-QUICK-REFERENCE.md` - Parallel execution guide
+- `MONOREPO-PUBLISH-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Monorepo workflows
+
+**Recent Changes** (Context for Current State):
+- `SESSION-SUMMARY-DEC-31.md` - Today's improvements (261 lines)
+- `SELF-REFLECTION-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - File location & prompt fixes (157 lines)
+- `CONTEXT-FILES-AND-HUMAN-PROMPTS.md` - Context files feature (261 lines)
+
+### All Implementation Docs (Alphabetically)
+
+**AI & Prompts**:
+- AI-FRIENDLY-LOGGING-GUIDE.md
+- AI-LOGGING-MIGRATION-COMPLETE.md
+- AI-SERVICE-EXTRACTION-COMPLETE.md
+- AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md
+- AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-VERIFIED.md
+- AGENTIC-COMMIT-IMPROVEMENTS.md
+- AGENTIC-ONLY-SIMPLIFICATION.md
+- AGENTIC-PUBLISH-IMPLEMENTATION.md
+- AGENTIC-RELEASE-NOTES-COMPLETE.md
+- AGENTIC-RELEASE-SELF-REFLECTION-FIX.md
+- AGENTIC-SEARCH-CODEBASE-FIX.md
+- AGENTIC-SEARCH-FIX.md
+- AGENTIC-TOOLS-FIX.md
+
+**Configuration & Architecture**:
+- COMPLETE-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md
+- CONFIG-FIX-RELEASE-AGENTIC.md
+- COMPREHENSIVE-DUPLICATION-REPORT.md
+- DUPLICATION-CLEANUP-COMPLETE.md
+- INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md
+- FINAL-INTEGRATION-REPORT.md
+- FINAL-SUMMARY.md
+
+**Tree & Parallel Execution**:
+- TREE-TOOLKIT-COMPLETE.md
+- TREE-COMMIT-AGENTIC-FIX.md
+- PARALLEL_EXECUTION_FIX.md
+- PARALLEL-EXECUTION-FIXES.md
+- PARALLEL-PUBLISH-DEBUGGING-GUIDE.md
+- PARALLEL-PUBLISH-FIXES-IMPLEMENTED.md
+- PARALLEL-PUBLISH-IMPROVEMENTS-IMPLEMENTED.md
+- PARALLEL-PUBLISH-LOGGING-FIXES.md
+- PARALLEL-PUBLISH-QUICK-REFERENCE.md
+
+**Publishing & Workflows**:
+- MONOREPO-PUBLISH-IMPROVEMENTS.md
+- PUBLISH_IMPROVEMENTS_IMPLEMENTED.md
+- PUBLISH-AGENTIC-RELEASE-FIX.md
+- WORKFLOW-PRECHECK-IMPLEMENTATION.md
+- WORKFLOW-SKIP-SUMMARY.md
+
+**Recovery & Debugging**:
+- CHECKPOINT-RECOVERY-FIX.md
+- RECOVERY-FIXES.md
+- AUDIT-BRANCHES-PROGRESS-FIX.md
+- AUDIT-EXAMPLE-OUTPUT.md
+- BUG-FIXES-COMPLETE.md
+- BUG-FIXES-REPORT.md
+
+**RiotPrompt Integration**:
+- RIOTPROMPT-COMPLETE-SUMMARY.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-DONE.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-FINAL-IMPLEMENTATION.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-IMPLEMENTATION-MAP.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-INTEGRATION-ANALYSIS.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-MASTER-SUMMARY.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-MIGRATION-GUIDE.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-PHASE-1-COMPLETE.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-PHASE-2-3-COMPLETE.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-PHASE-2-3-IMPLEMENTATION.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-PHASE-2-3-SUMMARY.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md
+- RIOTPROMPT-REVIEW-SUMMARY.md
+
+**Specific Fixes**:
+- ALREADY-PUBLISHED-PACKAGES-FIX.md
+- CODE-DIFF-SUMMARY.md
+- LOGGING-MIGRATION-STATUS.md
+- MIGRATION-VERIFICATION.md
+- SUBMODULE-LOCK-FIX.md
+- VERSION-AUDIT-FIX.md
+
+**Recent Session**:
+- SESSION-SUMMARY-DEC-31.md
+- SELF-REFLECTION-IMPROVEMENTS.md
+- CONTEXT-FILES-AND-HUMAN-PROMPTS.md
+
+---
+
+## Common Integration Tasks
+
+### Task: Add kodrdriv to Existing Project
+
+1. Install: `npm install -g @eldrforge/kodrdriv`
+2. Setup: `kodrdriv --init-config`
+3. Configure: Edit `.kodrdriv/config.yaml`
+4. Test: `kodrdriv commit --dry-run`
+5. Use: `kodrdriv commit --sendit`
+
+**Detailed steps**: [`guide/integration.md`](guide/integration.md)
+
+### Task: Debug kodrdriv Issues
+
+1. Check environment: `echo $OPENAI_API_KEY`
+2. Verify config: `kodrdriv --check-config`
+3. Test with dry-run: `kodrdriv commit --dry-run --verbose`
+4. Review logs: `kodrdriv commit --debug`
+5. Generate report: `kodrdriv commit --self-reflection`
+
+**Full checklist**: [`guide/debugging.md`](guide/debugging.md)
+
+### Task: Extend kodrdriv
+
+1. Clone repository
+2. Setup: `npm install && npm link`
+3. Create command: `src/commands/new-command.ts`
+4. Add types: `src/types.ts`
+5. Register: `src/main.ts` and `src/arguments.ts`
+6. Test: `tests/commands/new-command.test.ts`
+
+**Full process**: [`guide/development.md`](guide/development.md)
+
+### Task: Use in Monorepo
+
+1. Configure tree: `.kodrdriv/config.yaml`
+2. Link packages: `kodrdriv tree link`
+3. Develop: Work normally
+4. Check: `kodrdriv tree precommit --parallel`
+5. Publish: `kodrdriv tree publish --parallel`
+
+**Complete workflow**: [`guide/monorepo.md`](guide/monorepo.md)
+
+---
+
+## Key Files to Understand
+
+### For Integration
+- `guide/integration.md` - Integration patterns
+- `guide/quickstart.md` - Quick setup
+- `AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md` - AI system details
+
+### For Development
+- `guide/development.md` - Build & extend
+- `src/types.ts` - Type definitions
+- `src/constants.ts` - Defaults
+- `src/arguments.ts` - CLI parsing
+
+### For Debugging
+- `guide/debugging.md` - Troubleshooting
+- `PARALLEL-PUBLISH-DEBUGGING-GUIDE.md` - Parallel issues
+- `RECOVERY-FIXES.md` - Recovery mechanisms
+
+### For Understanding AI
+- `guide/ai-system.md` - AI mechanics
+- `ai-service/README.md` - AI service docs
+- `AGENTIC-ONLY-SIMPLIFICATION.md` - Why agentic
+
+### For Monorepos
+- `guide/monorepo.md` - Monorepo guide
+- `TREE-TOOLKIT-COMPLETE.md` - Tree implementation
+- `MONOREPO-PUBLISH-IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Workflows
+
+---
+
+## Testing & Validation
+
+### Run All Tests
+
+```bash
+cd kodrdriv && npm test
+cd ai-service && npm test
+cd tree-core && npm test
+cd tree-execution && npm test
+cd shared && npm test
+cd git-tools && npm test
+cd github-tools && npm test
+```
+
+### Precommit Checks
+
+```bash
+# In each package
+npm run precommit
+
+# Or use kodrdriv itself
+kodrdriv tree precommit --parallel
+```
+
+### Build Verification
+
+```bash
+# Build all packages
+cd ai-service && npm run build
+cd ../tree-core && npm run build
+cd ../tree-execution && npm run build
+cd ../shared && npm run build
+cd ../git-tools && npm run build
+cd ../github-tools && npm run build
+cd ../kodrdriv && npm run build
+```
+
+---
+
+## FAQs for AI Assistants
+
+### Q: What's the most important thing to understand?
+
+**A**: Kodrdriv uses **agentic AI** - it doesn't just generate text, it actively investigates code changes using tools before writing. This is always on, not optional.
+
+### Q: How do I help someone get started?
+
+**A**: Point them to [`guide/quickstart.md`](guide/quickstart.md) and help them:
+1. Set OPENAI_API_KEY
+2. Run `kodrdriv --init-config`
+3. Test with `kodrdriv commit --dry-run`
+
+### Q: What if kodrdriv generates poor output?
+
+**A**: Check:
+1. Enable `--self-reflection` to see what AI did
+2. Pass `--context-files` for more context
+3. Increase `--max-agentic-iterations` for deeper investigation
+4. Use `gpt-4o` instead of `gpt-4o-mini`
+
+### Q: How do I debug issues?
+
+**A**: Use [`guide/debugging.md`](guide/debugging.md):
+1. `--dry-run` to preview
+2. `--verbose` for detail
+3. `--debug` for maximum info
+4. Check `output/` directory
+5. Review self-reflection reports
+
+### Q: Where is detailed implementation info?
+
+**A**: Root directory has 40+ implementation docs. Most important:
+- `AI-SERVICE-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md` - AI system
+- `TREE-TOOLKIT-COMPLETE.md` - Tree operations
+- `SESSION-SUMMARY-DEC-31.md` - Recent changes
+- `PARALLEL-PUBLISH-DEBUGGING-GUIDE.md` - Troubleshooting
+
+### Q: How do I contribute?
+
+**A**: See [`guide/development.md`](guide/development.md):
+1. Clone repo
+2. `npm install && npm link`
+3. Make changes
+4. `npm run precommit`
+5. Submit PR
+
+---
+
+## Directory Structure Reference
+
+```
+/Users/tobrien/gitw/grunnverk/
+├── kodrdriv/                    # Main package
+│   ├── guide/                   # AI-friendly guides ⭐
+│   ├── docs/                    # Detailed documentation
+│   ├── src/                     # Source code
+│   ├── tests/                   # Test suite
+│   └── output/                  # Generated files
+│
+├── ai-service/                  # AI integration
+├── tree-core/                   # Dependency analysis
+├── tree-execution/              # Parallel execution
+├── git-tools/                   # Git operations
+├── github-tools/                # GitHub API
+├── audio-tools/                 # Audio processing
+├── shared/                      # Common utilities
+│
+└── *.md                         # Implementation docs ⭐
+    (40+ files with detailed technical info)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+### For Integration
+
+- [ ] kodrdriv generates commit messages
+- [ ] Generated messages are accurate
+- [ ] Release notes are comprehensive
+- [ ] publish command completes successfully
+- [ ] Configuration works as expected
+
+### For Debugging
+
+- [ ] Issue identified and diagnosed
+- [ ] Solution found in guides
+- [ ] Fix applied and tested
+- [ ] Documentation updated if needed
+
+### For Development
+
+- [ ] New feature works correctly
+- [ ] Tests pass
+- [ ] No regressions
+- [ ] Documentation updated
+- [ ] Precommit checks pass
+
+---
+
+## External Resources
+
+### Official Documentation
+
+- Repository: https://github.com/username/kodrdriv
+- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@eldrforge/kodrdriv
+
+### Dependencies
+
+- **RiotPrompt**: https://github.com/riotprompt/riotprompt
+- **CardiganTime**: https://github.com/theunwalked/cardigantime
+- **OpenAI API**: https://platform.openai.com/docs
+- **GitHub API**: https://docs.github.com/en/rest
+
+---
+
+## Summary for AI Assistants
+
+**kodrdriv** is a mature, well-tested AI-powered Git workflow tool with:
+
+✅ **Comprehensive guides** in `guide/` directory
+✅ **Extensive documentation** in 40+ root `.md` files
+✅ **Well-architected** with 8 focused packages
+✅ **Thoroughly tested** with 2,500+ tests
+✅ **Production-ready** and actively maintained
+
+**To help users**:
+1. Start with the appropriate guide from `guide/` directory
+2. Reference implementation docs for technical details
+3. Check recent session summaries for latest changes
+4. Use debugging guides for troubleshooting
+5. Leverage the extensive test suite as examples
+
+**Key principle**: kodrdriv is designed to be transparent and observable. Use `--verbose`, `--debug`, and `--self-reflection` to understand what's happening at every step.
+
+---
+
+This guide is your complete reference for working with kodrdriv. Start with the guide directory, dive into implementation docs as needed, and leverage the extensive documentation to help users succeed!
+
+
+
+