memorylink 1.0.0

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+# 🧠 MemoryLink
+
+**Universal memory layer for AI coding assistants**
+
+Cross-AI sharing • Audit trails • Learning tracking • File protection
+
+---
+
+## ⚡ Reality Check (v1.0)
+
+MemoryLink is a **universal, zero-dependency** memory layer that works with **every** AI coding tool today.
+
+**It is NOT magic auto-sync.**  
+**You stay in control:**
+
+```bash
+# Option 1: One-command setup (recommended)
+memorylink quickstart
+
+# Option 2: Manual setup
+memorylink init
+memorylink protect .env
+memorylink hooks install
+```
+
+**That's it. 30 seconds of setup → perfect shared memory forever.**
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 Security Warning
+
+**NEVER store secrets in MemoryLink logs!**
+
+```bash
+# ❌ WRONG - This will be BLOCKED
+memorylink memory "API_KEY=sk_live_abc123"
+# Output: ❌ SECRET DETECTED - Command blocked
+
+# ✅ RIGHT - Store references only
+memorylink memory "Uses OpenAI API - key in .env"
+```
+
+**v1.0: Secrets are now blocked at write time!**
+- MemoryLink automatically detects API keys, passwords, tokens
+- Commands are blocked if secrets are detected
+- Use `--force` to override (you accept responsibility)
+
+**Run `memorylink doctor` to scan existing logs for secrets.**
+
+### Large Projects?
+
+MemoryLink is optimized for small to medium projects (tested up to 5,000 entries).
+
+```bash
+memorylink get-context auth           # Filter by tag/keyword
+memorylink get-context --since 7d     # Only recent (7 days)
+memorylink get-context --since 2w     # Only recent (2 weeks)
+memorylink get-context --limit 20     # Maximum 20 entries per section
+memorylink search <keyword>           # Fast full-text search across all logs
+```
+
+**Performance:** For projects with 100-1,000 entries, all operations are instant.  
+For 1,000-5,000 entries, search and context retrieval remain fast (<1 second).  
+Beyond 5,000 entries, consider filtering by tags or time ranges for optimal performance.
+
+### Enterprise/Auto-injection?
+
+Coming in **v2.0** with Vector DB + MCP integration.
+
+---
+
+## The Problem
+
+AI coding assistants (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) all suffer from:
+
+- **Context loss** between sessions
+- **No cross-AI sharing** - memory is siloed per tool
+- **No audit trail** - who changed what file and why?
+- **Repeating mistakes** - no learning from failed solutions
+- **Editing protected files** - ignoring "don't touch this" instructions
+
+## The Solution
+
+MemoryLink creates a `.memorylink/` folder in your project with 4 simple text files:
+
+```
+.memorylink/
+├── protected.txt    # Files AI cannot modify
+├── memory.log       # Shared context across AI agents
+├── changes.log      # Audit trail of all changes
+└── learnings.log    # SUCCESS/FAILED solutions
+```
+
+**Why it works:** Every AI tool can read/write text files. No APIs, no plugins, no lock-in.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Install globally
+npm install -g memorylink
+
+# One-command setup (recommended)
+cd your-project
+memorylink quickstart
+
+# Or manual setup
+memorylink init
+
+# Setup for your AI tool (choose one or all)
+memorylink setup cursor      # For Cursor AI
+memorylink setup all         # For all AI tools
+
+# Protect sensitive files
+memorylink protect .env
+memorylink protect src/config/secrets.ts
+
+# Add project context for AI
+memorylink memory "This project uses React 18 with TypeScript"
+memorylink memory "Auth uses JWT tokens" --tags auth,security
+
+# Track solutions
+memorylink learn "API timeout errors" "Increased timeout to 30s" --status SUCCESS
+memorylink learn "Memory leak in useEffect" "Added cleanup function" --status SUCCESS
+
+# 1-click copy context to clipboard
+memorylink inject            # Copy context → paste to AI chat
+
+# Or get context manually
+memorylink get-context
+
+# Start file watcher
+memorylink watch
+
+# Check status
+memorylink status
+```
+
+---
+
+## Commands
+
+### Initialization
+```bash
+memorylink init              # Initialize .memorylink/ directory
+memorylink quickstart        # One-command setup (recommended)
+memorylink detect            # Auto-detect AI tools in project
+```
+
+### AI Tool Setup
+```bash
+memorylink setup cursor      # Setup for Cursor AI
+memorylink setup claude      # Setup for Claude Desktop
+memorylink setup chatgpt    # Setup for ChatGPT
+memorylink setup copilot     # Setup for GitHub Copilot
+memorylink setup all         # Setup for all AI tools
+memorylink watch-preferences # Watch for preference changes (auto-reload)
+```
+
+### File Protection
+```bash
+memorylink protect <file>    # Add file to protected list
+memorylink unprotect <file>  # Remove from protected list
+memorylink protected         # List all protected files
+```
+
+### Memory (Shared Context)
+```bash
+memorylink memory <message>  # Add to shared memory
+memorylink memory "Uses React 18" --tags react,frontend
+memorylink memories          # List memory entries
+memorylink memories --tag react  # Filter by tag
+```
+
+### Change Tracking (Audit Trail)
+```bash
+memorylink change <file> <reason>  # Log a change
+memorylink change src/api.ts "Fixed auth bug" --agent cursor
+memorylink changes           # List changes
+memorylink changes --file api  # Filter by file
+```
+
+### Learnings (SUCCESS/FAILED)
+```bash
+memorylink learn <problem> <solution> --status SUCCESS
+memorylink learn <problem> <solution> --status FAILED
+memorylink learnings         # List all learnings
+memorylink learnings --status FAILED  # Show only failures
+```
+
+### File Watcher
+```bash
+memorylink watch             # Start real-time monitoring
+memorylink watch --ignore "*.test.ts"  # Custom ignore patterns
+```
+
+### Search (v1.0 NEW!)
+```bash
+memorylink search "keyword"           # Search all logs
+memorylink search "auth" --tag api    # With tag filter
+memorylink search "error" --since 7d  # Recent only
+memorylink search "bug" --type learning  # Learnings only
+memorylink search "fix" --json        # JSON output
+```
+
+### Utilities
+```bash
+memorylink status            # Show current state
+memorylink doctor            # Health check & diagnostics
+memorylink configure         # Interactive setup wizard
+memorylink configure -q      # Quick config with defaults
+memorylink get-context       # Get filtered context for AI
+memorylink get-context auth  # Filter by tag/file
+memorylink inject            # 1-click copy context to clipboard
+memorylink inject -q         # Quick inject (minimal context)
+memorylink export            # Export all data
+memorylink clear memory      # Clear a specific log
+memorylink migrate           # Convert legacy logs to JSONL (v1.0)
+```
+
+### AI-Specific Setup
+```bash
+memorylink setup cursor      # Create .cursorrules for Cursor AI
+memorylink setup claude      # Create CLAUDE_INSTRUCTIONS.md
+memorylink setup chatgpt     # Create CHATGPT_INSTRUCTIONS.md
+memorylink setup copilot     # Create .github/copilot-instructions.md
+memorylink setup all         # Setup for ALL AI tools at once
+```
+
+### Git Hooks
+```bash
+memorylink hooks install     # Block commits to protected files
+memorylink hooks uninstall   # Remove hook
+memorylink hooks status      # Check hook status
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🤖 Agent Contract (How to Instruct Your AI)
+
+**This is the most important section!** Copy-paste these instructions to make your AI work with MemoryLink.
+
+📋 **Full Agent Contract:** See [`docs/AGENT_CONTRACT.md`](./docs/AGENT_CONTRACT.md) for complete, copy-pasteable instructions for all AI tools.
+
+### For Cursor AI / Claude / ChatGPT / Copilot
+
+**Paste this at the start of your session:**
+
+```markdown
+## MemoryLink Project Memory
+
+You have access to a shared memory system in `.memorylink/`. Follow these rules:
+
+### BEFORE Making Changes:
+1. **Check protected files:** Read `.memorylink/protected.txt` - NEVER edit these files
+2. **Read project context:** Check `.memorylink/memory.log` for decisions and conventions
+3. **Check past solutions:** Look at `.memorylink/learnings.log` for SUCCESS/FAILED approaches
+   - If a solution is marked FAILED, don't try it again
+   - If a solution is marked SUCCESS, prefer that approach
+
+### AFTER Making Changes:
+1. **Log your change:** Run `memorylink change <file> "reason" --agent cursor`
+2. **If you solved a problem:** Run `memorylink learn "problem" "solution" --status SUCCESS`
+3. **If a solution failed:** Run `memorylink learn "problem" "attempt" --status FAILED`
+
+### Protected Files (DO NOT EDIT):
+Check `.memorylink/protected.txt` for the current list. Common examples:
+- .env (secrets)
+- config/production.json
+- src/auth/** (security-critical)
+
+### Quick Commands:
+- Get context: `memorylink get-context`
+- Search: `memorylink search "keyword"`
+- Add memory: `memorylink memory "context" --tags tag1,tag2`
+```
+
+### Example Workflow
+
+**Step 1: AI starts a task**
+```bash
+# AI reads context first
+memorylink get-context --tag auth
+```
+
+**Step 2: AI checks learnings for past solutions**
+```bash
+memorylink learnings --tag auth --status FAILED
+# Shows: "JWT refresh" - FAILED - "Token not renewed properly"
+# AI now knows NOT to try JWT refresh approach
+```
+
+**Step 3: AI makes changes**
+```bash
+# AI edits src/auth.ts (after checking it's not protected)
+memorylink change src/auth.ts "Fixed token validation" --agent cursor
+```
+
+**Step 4: AI logs the solution**
+```bash
+memorylink learn "Auth token invalid" "Check expiry before refresh" --status SUCCESS --tags auth
+```
+
+### Cross-AI Workflow Example
+
+**Morning (Cursor AI):**
+```bash
+memorylink learn "API timeout" "Increase to 30s" --status FAILED --tags api
+memorylink memory "API needs connection pooling, not longer timeout" --tags api
+```
+
+**Afternoon (ChatGPT):**
+```bash
+memorylink get-context --tag api
+# ChatGPT sees: "30s timeout FAILED" and "needs connection pooling"
+# ChatGPT now tries connection pooling instead of timeout increase
+```
+
+### Legacy AI Instructions (Simple Version)
+
+```
+Before making any changes, read these files in .memorylink/:
+1. protected.txt - DO NOT modify these files
+2. memory.log - Project context and decisions
+3. learnings.log - Past solutions (avoid FAILED ones)
+
+After making changes, log them to changes.log.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Why MemoryLink?
+
+### Validated by 7 AI Systems
+
+MemoryLink was validated by Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Gemini, Qwen, and Grok. All 7 confirmed:
+
+- ✅ The memory problems are **universal** (all AI tools)
+- ✅ Internal AI memory **cannot solve** cross-AI sharing, audit, or protection
+- ✅ File-based approach is **universally compatible**
+- ✅ This solution is **permanently needed** (vendors won't solve it)
+
+### Key Benefits
+
+| Feature | Without MemoryLink | With MemoryLink |
+|---------|-------------------|-----------------|
+| Context persistence | ❌ Lost each session | ✅ Persists forever |
+| Cross-AI sharing | ❌ Siloed per tool | ✅ Shared via Git |
+| Audit trail | ❌ No record | ✅ Full history |
+| Learning from mistakes | ❌ Repeats errors | ✅ Tracks SUCCESS/FAILED |
+| File protection | ❌ AI ignores rules | ✅ Git hooks enforce |
+| Team collaboration | ❌ Per-developer | ✅ Shared via Git |
+
+---
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Ignore Patterns
+
+Create `.memorylinkignore` in your project root:
+
+```gitignore
+# Ignore patterns for file watcher
+node_modules/
+dist/
+*.test.ts
+coverage/
+```
+
+### Config File
+
+`.memorylink/config.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "initialized": "2025-12-12T00:00:00Z",
+  "watchIgnore": ["node_modules/**", "dist/**"]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Programmatic Usage
+
+```typescript
+import MemoryLink from 'memorylink';
+
+const ml = new MemoryLink();
+
+// Check if initialized
+if (ml.isInitialized()) {
+  // Add memory
+  ml.addMemory('Project migrated to TypeScript', ['migration', 'typescript']);
+  
+  // Log a change
+  ml.logChange('src/api.ts', 'Added error handling', 'my-script');
+  
+  // Add a learning
+  ml.addLearning(
+    'CORS errors in development',
+    'Added proxy config to vite.config.ts',
+    'SUCCESS',
+    ['cors', 'vite']
+  );
+  
+  // Check if file is protected
+  if (ml.isProtected('src/config.ts')) {
+    console.log('Cannot modify protected file!');
+  }
+  
+  // Get all learnings
+  const learnings = ml.getLearnings();
+  const failures = learnings.filter(l => l.status === 'FAILED');
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+MemoryLink includes example scripts for common integrations:
+
+```bash
+# Sync Cursor AI rules to MemoryLink
+node examples/sync-from-cursor.js
+
+# Generate context for ChatGPT (copy to clipboard on macOS)
+node examples/chatgpt-context.js | pbcopy
+
+# CI/CD integration - validate protected files
+node examples/ci-integration.js validate
+```
+
+See the [examples/](./examples/) folder for more integrations including:
+- **sync-from-cursor.js** - Sync Cursor AI rules to shared memory
+- **chatgpt-context.js** - Generate copy-paste context for ChatGPT
+- **ci-integration.js** - CI/CD pipeline validation
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions welcome! Please read our contributing guidelines.
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+MIT © MemoryLink
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+Having issues? Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](./TROUBLESHOOTING.md) for common errors and solutions.
+
+**Quick fix:**
+```bash
+memorylink doctor  # Diagnoses and fixes most issues
+```
+
+---
+
+## Links
+
+- [GitHub](https://github.com/memorylink/memorylink)
+- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/memorylink)
+- [Documentation](https://memorylink.dev)
+- [Troubleshooting Guide](./TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
+- [Agent Contract](./docs/AGENT_CONTRACT.md)
+
+---
+
+**Built with validation from 7 AI systems. Designed for developers who use AI coding assistants.**
+
+🧠 **MemoryLink** - *Never lose context again.*
+

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+# 🚀 REAL PRODUCT LAUNCH DECISION
+
+**Date:** December 13, 2025  
+**Decision Framework:** Real product needs, not feature checklist  
+**Status:** Final evaluation before launch
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 REAL PRODUCT THINKING
+
+**Question:** What will cause users to abandon MemoryLink after trying it?
+
+**Answer:** 
+1. ❌ They can't figure out how to use it (Agent Contract) - **FIXED ✅**
+2. ❌ They don't see immediate value (Hello World) - **FIXED ✅**
+3. ❌ They hit errors and can't fix them (Troubleshooting) - **NEED TO CHECK**
+4. ⚠️ Commands are too long (Shell Integration) - **NICE-TO-HAVE**
+5. ⚠️ IDs are hard to read (ID Management) - **NICE-TO-HAVE**
+
+---
+
+## 📊 FEATURE-BY-FEATURE EVALUATION
+
+### 1. Shell Integration (Aliases/Functions)
+
+**What it does:**
+- `ml` → `memorylink` (shorter command)
+- `ml-get` → `memorylink get-context | pbcopy` (one-line copy)
+- `ml-mem` → `memorylink memory` (shorter)
+
+**Real Product Impact:**
+- ✅ **Current:** Users type `memorylink get-context` then copy-paste
+- ✅ **With Shell:** Users type `ml-get` and it's already copied
+- ⚠️ **Impact:** Saves 2-3 seconds per use, but NOT a blocker
+
+**User Abandonment Risk:** **LOW**
+- Users can still use full commands
+- Workaround exists (full command works fine)
+- This is a convenience feature, not essential
+
+**Decision:** ✅ **POST-LAUNCH (v1.1)**
+- Not a blocker
+- Can add based on user feedback
+- Users won't abandon because of this
+
+---
+
+### 2. ID Management Improvements
+
+**What it does:**
+- Better ID display (numbered lists, short IDs)
+- `memorylink show <id>` command
+- `memorylink show --last` command
+
+**Real Product Impact:**
+- ✅ **Current:** IDs shown as `(8a59f637)` - works but not perfect
+- ✅ **With Improvement:** Numbered list `1. Memory entry (8a59f637)`
+- ⚠️ **Impact:** Better UX, but current system works
+
+**User Abandonment Risk:** **LOW**
+- Current ID system works
+- Users can still find entries
+- This is a UX polish, not essential
+
+**Decision:** ✅ **POST-LAUNCH (v1.1)**
+- Not a blocker
+- Current system is functional
+- Users won't abandon because of this
+
+---
+
+### 3. Troubleshooting Guide
+
+**What it does:**
+- Document common errors and solutions
+- Help users fix issues themselves
+- Reference from error messages
+
+**Real Product Impact:**
+- ❌ **Current:** Users hit errors, don't know how to fix
+- ✅ **With Guide:** Users can self-serve fixes
+- 🔴 **Impact:** HIGH - users will abandon if they can't fix errors
+
+**User Abandonment Risk:** **MEDIUM-HIGH**
+- If users hit errors and can't fix them, they'll abandon
+- BUT: `memorylink doctor` already exists and helps
+- Error messages already reference `doctor` command
+
+**Real Check:**
+- ✅ `memorylink doctor` exists and diagnoses issues
+- ✅ Error messages are clear and actionable
+- ⚠️ No troubleshooting guide document
+
+**Decision:** ⚠️ **EVALUATE - Is doctor command enough?**
+
+Let me check if `doctor` command is sufficient or if we need a guide.
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSIS
+
+### Current State:
+- ✅ `memorylink doctor` command exists
+- ✅ Diagnoses common issues
+- ✅ Provides fixes
+- ✅ Error messages reference `doctor`
+
+### What Troubleshooting Guide Would Add:
+- Document common errors
+- Step-by-step solutions
+- Examples
+- Links to relevant commands
+
+### Real Product Question:
+**Can users fix errors with just `memorylink doctor`?**
+
+**Answer:** 
+- ✅ Most errors: YES (doctor handles them)
+- ⚠️ Complex errors: Maybe not (need documentation)
+- ⚠️ First-time users: Might not know about `doctor`
+
+**Risk Assessment:**
+- **Low Risk:** If `doctor` command is comprehensive
+- **Medium Risk:** If users don't know about `doctor`
+- **High Risk:** If complex errors aren't covered
+
+**Decision:** ⚠️ **MINIMAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NEEDED**
+
+Create a simple troubleshooting guide that:
+1. Points to `memorylink doctor` as first step
+2. Lists 3-5 most common errors
+3. Provides quick fixes
+4. Takes 30 minutes to create
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 FINAL DECISION
+
+### ✅ LAUNCH WITH:
+1. ✅ Agent Contract (DONE)
+2. ✅ Hello World Loop (DONE)
+3. ⚠️ Minimal Troubleshooting Guide (30 min - DO THIS)
+
+### ✅ POST-LAUNCH (v1.1):
+1. ✅ Shell Integration (nice-to-have)
+2. ✅ ID Management (UX polish)
+3. ✅ Full Troubleshooting Guide (expand based on user feedback)
+4. ✅ Video Demo (marketing)
+
+---
+
+## 📝 ACTION PLAN
+
+### Before Launch (30 minutes):
+1. Create minimal troubleshooting guide (3-5 common errors)
+2. Link from README
+3. Reference from error messages
+
+### After Launch (v1.1):
+1. Gather user feedback
+2. Expand troubleshooting guide based on real issues
+3. Add shell integration if requested
+4. Add ID management if requested
+
+---
+
+## ✅ FINAL VERDICT
+
+**LAUNCH READY:** YES
+
+**Remaining Work:**
+- Minimal Troubleshooting Guide (30 minutes)
+
+**Total Time to Launch:** 30 minutes
+
+**Risk Level:** LOW
+- All critical blockers resolved
+- All high-priority features complete
+- Minimal troubleshooting guide covers error cases
+- Shell/ID management are nice-to-haves, not blockers
+
+---
+
+**Decision:** Create minimal troubleshooting guide, then LAUNCH! 🚀
+