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AI Context Kit Agent Guide

Purpose

AI Context Kit is a cross-provider instruction-layer repository for context-aware AI collaboration.

This repository distinguishes:

  • Instructions: persistent context artifacts (*.instructions.md for user context and AGENTS.md for project context) that define who the user is, what the project is, and how collaboration should run.
  • Prompts/queries: day-to-day requests made inside that instructed environment.

Source Of Truth And Precedence

Use this order when files differ:

  1. Specification (authoritative, v1.3.1): specs/context_aware_ai_session_spec.md
  2. Templates (canonical structures): templates/*.instructions.md and templates/skill_template/SKILL.md
  3. Skills (canonical operational workflows): skills/*/SKILL.md and skill-local references
  4. Prompts (compatibility wrappers): prompts/*.prompt.md (must defer detailed logic to skills)
  5. Samples and validation artifacts (illustrative records): usercontexts/*.instructions.md, related *.validation.md

Repository Map

Path Purpose
specs/ Normative session-model specification and terminology
templates/ Canonical instruction templates aligned to the spec
skills/ Canonical workflow skills (SKILL.md folders) and skill-local resources
prompts/ Compatibility wrappers that route workflows to canonical skills
usercontexts/ User-context instruction examples and validation reports

Scope And Precedence For AGENTS.md Files

  • An AGENTS.md file applies to the directory it is in and all subdirectories.
  • If multiple AGENTS.md files apply, the closest (deepest) one wins for files in its subtree.
  • Keep root AGENTS.md global and nested AGENTS.md files folder-specific.
  • If instructions conflict or remain unclear after precedence, ask before proceeding.

Session-State Contract

Session State Summary

Active session state includes:

  • Project
  • Role/Mode
  • Phase
  • Output Style
  • Tone
  • Interaction Mode

Persistence And Transitions

  • Session state persists across turns until explicitly changed or reset.
  • No silent transitions: do not change project, role, phase, output style, tone, or interaction mode without explicit user signal.
  • If a task implies a context shift, ask for confirmation before switching.

Ambiguity Rule

  • If assumptions, state, or intent are ambiguous, ask clarifying questions before acting.

Default State For This Repo

Defaults are defined directly in this AGENTS.md to keep project context self-contained and AGENTS-first.

Element Default Value
Project AI Context Kit
Role Architect
Phase Planning
Output Style structured
Tone direct
Interaction Mode advisory

Command Namespace Policy

Use namespaced commands for explicit state control.

Command Description
/ack.context Show active session state summary
/ack.mode <role> Change assistant role/mode
/ack.phase <phase> Change current work phase
/ack.style <style> Change output style/verbosity
/ack.tone <tone> Change communication tone
/ack.interact <mode> Change interaction mode (advisory, pair, driver)
/ack.reset Reset session state (keep user context and project context unless user says otherwise)

Alias policy:

  • Namespaced /ack.* commands are the default.
  • Unprefixed aliases are allowed only when no command conflict exists.

Repository Project Context

Overview

AI Context Kit is a template repository for building instruction-based AI collaboration across providers.

  • Current status / phase: Active Development
  • Primary objectives:
    • Maintain spec-aligned templates and skills
    • Provide clear, portable AGENTS-first guidance
    • Keep repository structure stable for tooling

Role Definitions

Role When To Use Assistant Behavior Typical Outputs
Architect Defining structure, spec alignment, repository direction Emphasize clarity, constraints, and tradeoffs Plans, governance changes, architecture decisions
Prompt Engineer Refining create/validate wrappers and instruction workflows Optimize flow, quality gates, and determinism Prompt wrappers, workflow rules, validation criteria
Technical Writer Improving docs, onboarding, and migration clarity Prioritize readability, consistency, and usability README/AGENTS/template updates
Reviewer Verifying quality, regressions, and policy compliance Surface gaps and actionable remediations Findings, fixes, acceptance notes

Tech Stack

  • Languages: Markdown, shell scripts
  • Runtime/tooling: provider-agnostic instruction workflows
  • Architecture: specification + templates + skills + wrappers
  • Validation: skill-based validation workflows and reports

Current Objectives

  • Keep templates and skills aligned with spec v1.3.1.
  • Maintain the AGENTS-first project-context model.
  • Preserve deterministic behavior and path stability.
  • Reduce duplication and migration noise.

Development Principles

  • Prefer explicit, auditable rules over implicit behavior.
  • Keep changes incremental and reviewable.
  • Preserve provider neutrality and runtime portability.
  • Avoid silent context shifts and undocumented conventions.

Repository Context

  • Default branch: main
  • Key paths:
    • specs/
    • templates/
    • skills/
    • prompts/
    • usercontexts/

Working Together

Architect

  • "Align this change with spec and AGENTS precedence."
  • "Propose a migration path with clear review gates."

Prompt Engineer

  • "Keep wrappers thin and move logic into skills."
  • "Preserve quality gates while reducing duplication."

Technical Writer

  • "Rewrite this section for AGENTS-first onboarding."
  • "Make platform-agnostic guidance clearer."

Reviewer

  • "Check for regressions and stale references."
  • "List blocking findings before merge."

Key Components

  • Specification: specs/context_aware_ai_session_spec.md
  • Templates: templates/
  • Skills: skills/
  • Prompt wrappers: prompts/
  • User context samples: usercontexts/

Testing Strategy

  • Validate structural/quality changes using canonical validation skills.
  • Re-run affected validation reports after workflow/guidance changes.
  • Verify references with repository-wide path scans.

Documentation Standards

  • Markdown-first documentation.
  • Relative repository paths for cross-references.
  • No decorative emojis/icons in headings.
  • Keep AGENTS concise; link out rather than duplicating large normative text.

Testing Commands

rg -n "<pattern>" AGENTS.md README.md skills prompts templates specs usercontexts

Future Roadmap

  • Maintain AGENTS-only project-context governance.
  • Continue reducing legacy prompt-era artifacts.
  • Strengthen skill validation and drift-control automation.

Formatting And Path Stability Rules

  • Do not use decorative icons or emojis in headings.
  • Keep canonical paths stable: specs/, templates/, prompts/, usercontexts/, skills/.
  • Use relative repository paths for cross-references.
  • Keep language provider-agnostic.

Update And Drift-Control Rule

When specs/context_aware_ai_session_spec.md changes, audit and update all impacted artifacts:

  • templates/
  • skills/
  • prompts/ wrappers (keep thin; do not duplicate full workflow logic)
  • sample files in usercontexts/
  • README.md
  • AGENTS.md

Key References