agora-server: Instructions file for Gemini CLI

GEMINI.md

agora-server GEMINI.md is an instructions file for Gemini CLI from flancian/agora-server. It costs 12,497 tokens per session, scanned A, original, Apache-2.0.

A project instruction file containing background knowledge, rules, and working preferences for the Agora server. The Agora is a software project with its own concepts, protocols, and development practices.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use it to guide work on the Agora server, including feature flags, Git operations, builds, and the project’s core concepts.
Why use it?
It gives the agent project-specific context so it can make changes that follow the repository’s rules and terminology.

Instructions file for Gemini CLI

Written for Gemini CLI: the file is GEMINI.md. Also seen: mentions Gemini CLI.

This is flancian/agora-server's own configuration. It tells Gemini CLI how to work on agora-server itself, so it is not a mod to install elsewhere. Copy it as a starting point and replace the rules that are about this project. Everything agora-server configures →

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GEMINI.md · 726 lines

How it starts

The opening of the file, as written. The whole thing — 726 lines — stays where its author put it; the contents beside it link to each section on GitHub.

This file provides a summary of my core understanding of the Agora project, which I use as my primary context for our sessions.

For a detailed plan of future work, see [[ROADMAP.md]]. For a log of completed work, see [[DONE.md]]. For essays and poems on the project's philosophy, see [[PHILOSOPHY.md]].


Memories & Mandates

  • Feature Flag Protocol: Always enable new feature flags in LocalDevelopmentConfig first. Never enable in AlphaConfig or ProductionConfig without explicit user instruction and prior local verification.
  • Git Operations: The user prefers to handle commits themselves, or explicitly approve them. Always git status and git diff before asking. NEVER use git add . or git add -A under any circumstances, as other agents might be operating concurrently. Always explicitly list the exact files to add: git add <file1> <file2>.
  • Development: Run npm run build after TypeScript changes. Do not use ./run-dev.sh; the user manages the server.
  • Tone: Be direct and technical. Use metaphors sparingly (e.g., for "Federation").

Understanding the Agora (as of 2025-09-21)

This is a summary of my understanding of the project's philosophy and technical principles based on our collaboration.

The Agora of Flancia's Intents (The "Why")

The project's goal is to create a Free Knowledge Commons with a focus on:

  • Connecting Digital Gardens: Weaving together individual, user-owned collections of notes into a larger whole.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Building a space where knowledge is not just stored but actively used and composed into tools.
  • Low Barrier to Contribution: Prioritizing simple, durable formats (like plain text files) to make it easy for anyone to participate.
  • Playful Experimentation: Fostering a delightful and evolving user experience.

The Agora Protocol (The "How")

The protocol is a set of architectural patterns that enable the Agora's vision:

  • Decentralization: The filesystem is the ultimate source of truth. The server is a lens, not a silo.
  • Nodes are Concepts, Subnodes are Utterances: A key distinction where abstract topics ([[Calculus]]) are composed of concrete contributions (@user/calculus-notes.md).
  • Composition over Centralization: Nodes are built by pulling and combining content from other, more specialized nodes (e.g., [[170]] pulling from [[calc/170]]).
  • Everything Has a Place (No 404s): Every possible query resolves to a node, turning dead ends into invitations to contribute.

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