# AI Session Start Protocol

When starting a new AI coding session (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, or any AI assistant), follow this protocol to ensure the AI has full project context.

## Step 1: Load Project Context from DMCall

Fetch the project context from the central hub:

```bash
curl "https://mssql.danmarcrm.com/dev1/dmcall/public/api/inventory/context?project=PROJECT_SLUG" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY"
```

This returns:
- Project description and status
- All access methods (web URLs, server paths, local paths, SSH)
- Tech stack and databases
- Related documentation
- Active rules

## Step 2: Read Project Rules

```bash
curl "https://mssql.danmarcrm.com/dev1/dmcall/public/api/rules" 
```

Key rules to read:
- `coding-standards` — PHP/JS conventions
- `database-conventions` — MongoDB vs MySQL patterns
- `project-init` — If creating new components

## Step 3: Check Existing Documentation

Look for these files in the project directory:
- `PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md` — What the project does
- `CLAUDE.md` — AI-specific instructions and memory
- `__databaseDescriptionAI.md` — Database schema for AI context
- `README.md` — Setup and usage instructions

## Step 4: Review Recent Changes

- Check git log for recent commits (if git repo)
- Review the AI memory file if it exists:
  - Cursor: `.cursor/rules/` or `.cursorrules`
  - Claude: `/root/.claude/projects/*/memory/MEMORY.md`

## Step 5: Update Memory on Completion

At the end of every session, update:
1. The project's memory/context file with date-stamped changes
2. DMCall inventory if new endpoints, files, or architecture changes were made

## Key Server Information

- **Main server:** `mssql.danmarcrm.com`
- **Web root:** `/var/www/mssql.danmarcrm.com/`
- **Dev directory:** `/dev1/` (symlink to web-accessible path)
- **PHP version:** 7.4
- **Node.js version:** 10.19
- **MongoDB:** Running on 127.0.0.1:27017 (no auth)
- **MySQL:** Running on localhost (user: root)
- **Timezone:** Europe/Bucharest