nt8-sdk/docs/02-runbooks/session_start_workflow.md

Session Start Workflow

Purpose

Start each implementation session with correct scope, context, and task state before editing files.

Inputs

• Current priority task from Archon.
• Governance docs in docs/00-governance/.

Steps

1. Open and read in order:
   • docs/00-governance/executive_summary.md
   • docs/00-governance/current_status.md
   • docs/00-governance/active_work.md
   • docs/00-governance/architecture.md
   • docs/00-governance/roadmap.md
2. Pull current task details from Archon and confirm acceptance criteria.
3. Confirm allowed file scope from task spec and .kilocode/rules/file_boundaries.md.
4. Move task status in Archon from todo to doing.
5. Capture a short execution plan (3-6 bullets) tied to acceptance criteria.
6. Begin implementation with minimum-diff edits only in scoped files.

Exit Criteria

• Task is set to doing.
• Scope boundaries are explicitly confirmed.
• Work plan exists and maps to task acceptance criteria.