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Co-authored-by: kazuki <kazuki@kazukinoMacBook-Air.local>
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# Session Management Guide
SuperClaude provides persistent session management through the Serena MCP server, enabling true context preservation across Claude Code conversations and long-term project continuity.
## Core Session Commands with Persistent Memory
### `/sc:load` - Context Loading with Persistent Memory
**Purpose**: Initialize session with project context and persistent memory from previous sessions
**MCP Integration**: Triggers Serena MCP to read stored project memories
**Syntax**: `/sc:load [project_path]`
**What Happens**:
- Serena MCP reads persistent memory files from previous sessions
- Project context is restored from stored memories
- Previous decisions, patterns, and progress are loaded
- Session state is initialized with historical context
**Use Cases**:
```bash
# Load existing project context from persistent memory
/sc:load src/
# Resume specific project work with full history
/sc:load "authentication-system"
# Initialize with codebase analysis and previous insights
/sc:load . --analyze
```
### `/sc:save` - Session Persistence to Memory
**Purpose**: Save current session state and decisions to persistent memory
**MCP Integration**: Triggers Serena MCP to write memory files
**Syntax**: `/sc:save "session_description"`
**What Happens**:
- Current context and decisions are written to Serena memory
- Project state and progress are persisted across conversations
- Key insights and patterns are stored for future sessions
- Session summary is created with timestamp for retrieval
**Use Cases**:
```bash
# Save completed feature work for future reference
/sc:save "user authentication implemented with JWT"
# Checkpoint during complex work
/sc:save "API design phase complete, ready for implementation"
# Store architectural decisions permanently
/sc:save "microservices architecture decided, service boundaries defined"
```
### `/sc:reflect` - Progress Assessment with Memory Context
**Purpose**: Analyze current progress against stored memories and validate session completeness
**MCP Integration**: Uses Serena MCP to compare current state against stored memories
**Syntax**: `/sc:reflect [--scope project|session]`
**What Happens**:
- Serena MCP reads previous memories and current context
- Progress is assessed against stored goals and milestones
- Gaps and next steps are identified using historical context
- Session completeness is validated against project memory
**Use Cases**:
```bash
# Assess project progress against stored milestones
/sc:reflect --scope project
# Validate current session completeness
/sc:reflect
# Check if ready to move to next phase based on memory
/sc:reflect --scope session
```
## Persistent Memory Architecture
### How Serena MCP Enables True Persistence
**Memory Storage**:
- Session contexts stored as structured memory files
- Project decisions and architectural patterns preserved permanently
- Code analysis results and insights retained across conversations
- Progress tracking and milestone data maintained long-term
**Cross-Session Continuity**:
- Previous session context automatically available in new conversations
- Decisions and rationale preserved and accessible across conversations
- Learning from past patterns and solutions maintained
- Consistent project understanding maintained indefinitely
**Memory Types**:
- **Project Memories**: Long-term project context and architecture
- **Session Memories**: Specific conversation outcomes and decisions
- **Pattern Memories**: Reusable solutions and architectural patterns
- **Progress Memories**: Milestone tracking and completion status
## Session Lifecycle Patterns with Persistence
### New Project Initialization
```bash
# 1. Start fresh project
/sc:brainstorm "e-commerce platform requirements"
# 2. Save initial decisions to persistent memory
/sc:save "project scope and requirements defined"
# 3. Begin implementation planning
/sc:workflow "user authentication system"
# 4. Save architectural decisions permanently
/sc:save "auth architecture: JWT + refresh tokens + rate limiting"
```
### Resuming Existing Work (Cross-Conversation)
```bash
# 1. Load previous context from persistent memory
/sc:load "e-commerce-project"
# 2. Assess current state against stored progress
/sc:reflect --scope project
# 3. Continue with next phase using stored context
/sc:implement "payment processing integration"
# 4. Save progress checkpoint to memory
/sc:save "payment system integrated with Stripe API"
```
### Long-Term Project Management
```bash
# Weekly checkpoint pattern with persistence
/sc:load project-name
/sc:reflect --scope project
# ... work on features ...
/sc:save "week N progress: features X, Y, Z completed"
# Phase completion pattern with memory
/sc:reflect --scope project
/sc:save "Phase 1 complete: core authentication and user management"
/sc:workflow "Phase 2: payment and order processing"
```
## Cross-Conversation Continuity
### Starting New Conversations with Persistence
When starting a new Claude Code conversation, the persistent memory system allows:
1. **Automatic Context Restoration**
```bash
/sc:load project-name
# Automatically restores all previous context, decisions, and progress
```
2. **Progress Continuation**
- Previous session decisions are immediately available
- Architectural patterns and code insights are preserved
- Project history and rationale are maintained
3. **Intelligent Context Building**
- Serena MCP provides relevant memories based on current work
- Past solutions and patterns inform new implementations
- Project evolution is tracked and understood
### Memory Optimization
**Effective Memory Usage**:
- Use descriptive, searchable memory names
- Include project phase and timestamp context
- Reference specific features or architectural decisions
- Make future retrieval intuitive
**Memory Content Strategy**:
- Store decisions and rationale, not just outcomes
- Include alternative approaches considered
- Document integration patterns and dependencies
- Preserve learning and insights for future reference
**Memory Lifecycle Management**:
- Regular cleanup of outdated memories
- Consolidation of related session memories
- Archiving of completed project phases
- Pruning of obsolete architectural decisions
## Best Practices for Persistent Sessions
### Session Start Protocol
1. Always begin with `/sc:load` for existing projects
2. Use `/sc:reflect` to understand current state from memory
3. Plan work based on persistent context and stored patterns
4. Build on previous decisions and architectural choices
### Session End Protocol
1. Use `/sc:reflect` to assess completeness against stored goals
2. Save key decisions with `/sc:save` for future sessions
3. Document next steps and open questions in memory
4. Preserve context for seamless future continuation
### Memory Quality Maintenance
- Use clear, descriptive memory names for easy retrieval
- Include context about decisions and alternative approaches
- Reference specific code locations and patterns
- Maintain consistency in memory structure across sessions
## Integration with Other SuperClaude Features
### MCP Server Coordination
- **Serena MCP**: Provides the persistent memory infrastructure
- **Sequential MCP**: Uses stored memories for enhanced complex analysis
- **Context7 MCP**: References stored patterns and documentation approaches
- **Morphllm MCP**: Applies stored refactoring patterns consistently
### Agent Collaboration with Memory
- Agents access persistent memories for enhanced context
- Previous specialist decisions are preserved and referenced
- Cross-session agent coordination through shared memory
- Consistent specialist recommendations based on project history
### Command Integration with Persistence
- All `/sc:` commands can reference and build on persistent context
- Previous command outputs and decisions are available across sessions
- Workflow patterns are stored and reusable
- Implementation history guides future command decisions
## Troubleshooting Persistent Sessions
### Common Issues
**Memory Not Loading**:
- Verify Serena MCP is configured and running properly
- Check memory file permissions and accessibility
- Ensure consistent project naming conventions
- Validate memory file integrity and format
**Context Loss Between Sessions**:
- Always use `/sc:save` before ending sessions
- Use descriptive memory names for easy retrieval
- Regular `/sc:reflect` to validate memory completeness
- Backup important memory files periodically
**Memory Conflicts**:
- Use timestamped memory names for version control
- Regular cleanup of obsolete memories
- Clear separation between project and session memories
- Consistent memory naming conventions across sessions
### Quick Fixes
**Reset Session State**:
```bash
/sc:load --fresh # Start without previous context
/sc:reflect # Assess current state
```
**Memory Cleanup**:
```bash
/sc:reflect --cleanup # Remove obsolete memories
/sc:save --consolidate # Merge related memories
```
**Context Recovery**:
```bash
/sc:load --recent # Load most recent memories
/sc:reflect --repair # Identify and fix context gaps
```
## Advanced Persistent Session Patterns
### Multi-Phase Projects
- Use phase-specific memory naming for organization
- Maintain architectural decision continuity across phases
- Cross-phase dependency tracking through persistent memory
- Progressive complexity management with historical context
### Team Collaboration
- Shared memory conventions and naming standards
- Decision rationale preservation for team context
- Integration pattern documentation accessible to all team members
- Consistent code style and architecture enforcement through memory
### Long-Term Maintenance
- Memory archiving strategies for completed projects
- Pattern library development through accumulated memories
- Reusable solution documentation built over time
- Knowledge base building through persistent memory accumulation
## Key Benefits of Persistent Session Management
### Project Continuity
- Seamless work continuation across multiple conversations
- No context loss between Claude Code sessions
- Preserved architectural decisions and technical rationale
- Long-term project evolution tracking
### Enhanced Productivity
- Reduced need to re-explain project context
- Faster startup time for continued work
- Building on previous insights and patterns
- Cumulative project knowledge growth
### Quality Consistency
- Consistent architectural patterns across sessions
- Preserved code quality decisions and standards
- Reusable solutions and best practices
- Maintained technical debt awareness
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**Key Takeaway**: Session management through Serena MCP transforms SuperClaude from single-conversation assistance to persistent project partnership, maintaining context, decisions, and learning across all development phases and Claude Code conversations.