# AI Assistant Startup Prompt

> **Copy and paste this prompt when starting a new project or asking AI for help**

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## 🚀 Project Kickoff Prompt

```
I'm starting a new project using this project template. Please help me get started:

1. **Read PROJECT_IDEA.md first** - This contains my project vision, requirements, and current planning status

2. **Read AI_CONTEXT.md** - This provides technical context, coding standards, and development practices

3. **Review the current project state** - Check what files exist, what's implemented, what needs to be done

4. **Help me create an implementation plan** based on:
   - The requirements in PROJECT_IDEA.md
   - The architecture outlined there
   - The technical standards in AI_CONTEXT.md

5. **Generate starter code** for the first milestone/phase, following:
   - Project structure conventions
   - Code style from AI_CONTEXT.md
   - Architecture from PROJECT_IDEA.md

Please start by reading PROJECT_IDEA.md and summarizing:
- What problem we're solving
- Core features planned
- Current development phase
- Next immediate steps
```

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## 🔄 Ongoing Development Prompt

```
I'm working on [feature/component name] for this project. 

Please:
1. Review PROJECT_IDEA.md to understand the overall vision and how this fits in
2. Check AI_CONTEXT.md for coding standards
3. Review existing code in [specific files/directories]
4. Help me implement [specific requirement] following project conventions

Reference:
- Architecture: See PROJECT_IDEA.md section "[section name]"
- Code style: See AI_CONTEXT.md section "[section name]"
```

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## 📝 Documentation Update Prompt

```
Please help update project documentation:

1. Review PROJECT_IDEA.md for current project status
2. Check if README.md needs updates based on new features
3. Update AI_CONTEXT.md if we've changed:
   - Technology stack
   - Architecture decisions
   - Development practices

Ensure all documentation is consistent and accurate.
```

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## 🐛 Debugging Prompt

```
I'm encountering an issue with [describe problem]:

1. Review PROJECT_IDEA.md to understand expected behavior
2. Check AI_CONTEXT.md for debugging guidelines
3. Review relevant code in [file paths]
4. Help diagnose and fix the issue

Error details:
[Paste error message/logs here]
```

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## ✅ Code Review Prompt

```
Please review this code for [component/feature]:

1. Check alignment with PROJECT_IDEA.md architecture
2. Verify compliance with AI_CONTEXT.md standards
3. Suggest improvements for:
   - Code quality
   - Performance
   - Testability
   - Documentation

Code:
[Paste code or file paths]
```

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## 📚 Learning & Research Prompt

```
I need to research [topic] for this project:

1. Review PROJECT_IDEA.md to understand context
2. Suggest relevant resources and approaches
3. Recommend how to implement based on:
   - Project architecture
   - Technology stack
   - Best practices from AI_CONTEXT.md

Research question:
[Your question here]
```

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## 🎯 Quick Reference

### Essential Files for AI
1. **PROJECT_IDEA.md** - Project vision, requirements, architecture
2. **AI_CONTEXT.md** - Technical standards, workflows, guidelines
3. **README.md** - Current project state
4. **CONTRIBUTING.md** - How to contribute

### Always Mention These Files
- When starting: "Please read PROJECT_IDEA.md and AI_CONTEXT.md first"
- When coding: "Follow standards in AI_CONTEXT.md"
- When planning: "Reference architecture in PROJECT_IDEA.md"

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**Tip**: Customize these prompts based on your project's specific needs. The key is always directing AI to read PROJECT_IDEA.md first for context, then AI_CONTEXT.md for technical details.


