Capture Work Guidance for AI Agents

This runbook provides comprehensive guidance for AI agents on maintaining up-to-date project documentation through proactive use of /docent:tell.

Philosophy: Documentation as Working Memory

Think of docent as your persistent working memory. Just as you maintain context within a conversation, docent maintains context across conversations and sessions.

The core principle: If it's worth knowing later, it's worth capturing now.

When to Capture: The 5 Critical Moments

1. After Completing Work

Trigger: You've finished implementing a feature, fixing a bug, or completing any meaningful unit of work.

What to capture: