Session Load

Load project context from Serena MCP memory for cross-session continuity.

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Core Requirements

• All context loading uses Serena MCP tools exclusively (no agent-specific tools)
• Follow cross-references: if any memory contains "MUST read", "CRITICAL", or "also read" directives, obey them
• Never skip think_about_collected_information validation at the end
• Report loaded context as a structured summary to the user

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Phase 1: Project Activation

1. Call check_onboarding_performed to verify Serena knows this project
2. If not onboarded: call onboarding to index the project first
3. Call list_memories to discover all available memory keys

Phase 2: Context Loading

If memories exist (returning session):

4. Read any CRITICAL_* prefixed memories from the list
5. Scan loaded content for cross-reference directives:
   • Look for: "CRITICAL", "MUST read", "also read", "see also"
   • Read each referenced memory key
6. Read the most recent session_* memory (sort by date in key name)

If no memories exist (first session):

4. Suggest running onboarding and creating memories for future sessions
5. Present minimal context and note that /save should be run at end of session

Phase 3: Validation

6. Call think_about_collected_information to verify context sufficiency
7. If insufficient: read additional memories

Phase 4: Session Report

Report to the user:

## Session Loaded

- **Project**: [name]
- **Memories Loaded**: [count] ([list of keys])
- **Key Context**: [1-2 sentence summary of project state]
- **Previous Session**: [summary from session_* memory, or "None"]
- **Status**: Ready

Memory Prefix Reference

Prefix	Purpose	Load Priority
CRITICAL_*	Must-read rules	1st (never skip)
Cross-referenced	Memories referenced by loaded content	2nd
session_*	Session checkpoints	3rd (latest only)
plan_*	Active plans	4th (if relevant)
pattern_*	Learned patterns	On demand
discovery_*	Brainstorming results	On demand
todo_*	Persistent TODOs	On demand

Success Criteria

• Serena project is activated/onboarded
• All CRITICAL_* memories read
• Cross-reference directives followed
• think_about_collected_information called
• Session report presented to user