# Context Optimization System - Documentation Index
**Version**: 2.0.0
**Status**: β
Production Ready
**Last Updated**: 2025-10-20
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## Quick Navigation
### π Start Here
1. **[Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md)** β
- What was built
- Key features
- Success metrics
- Quick overview
2. **[Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md)** π
- 5-minute setup
- Common use cases
- Configuration examples
- Troubleshooting
### π Deep Dive
3. **[Complete Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md)** ποΈ
- System architecture
- Component design
- Event flow
- Integration points
- 8,000+ words
4. **[Technical Specifications](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md)** π§
- API reference
- Performance benchmarks
- Data structures
- Error handling
- 3,000+ words
---
## Documentation Structure
```
docs/architecture/
β
βββ CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md # β START HERE
β βββ Executive summary, what was built, success metrics
β
βββ CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md # π QUICK SETUP
β βββ Installation, common patterns, examples
β
βββ CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md # ποΈ ARCHITECTURE
β βββ Complete system design, components, flows
β
βββ CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md # π§ TECHNICAL SPECS
βββ API reference, benchmarks, configurations
```
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## By Role
### For Developers
**Start with**: [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md)
- Get running in 5 minutes
- See code examples
- Learn common patterns
**Then read**: [Technical Specifications](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md)
- API reference
- Configuration options
- Error handling
### For Architects
**Start with**: [Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md)
- System overview
- Integration points
- Architecture decisions
**Then read**: [Complete Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md)
- Detailed component design
- Event architecture
- Performance characteristics
### For Product Managers
**Start with**: [Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md)
- What was delivered
- Key features
- Success metrics
**For questions**: [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md)
- Use cases
- Examples
- Benefits
---
## By Topic
### Installation & Setup
- [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md) - Installation section
- [Technical Specs](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md) - Dependencies
### Features
- [Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md) - Key Features section
- [Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md) - Component descriptions
### Usage Examples
- [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md) - Common Use Cases
- `examples/context_optimization_demo.py` - Interactive demos
### Architecture
- [Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md) - Complete system design
- [Technical Specs](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md) - Module specifications
### Integration
- [Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md) - Integration Points section
- [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md) - Integration Examples
### Performance
- [Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md) - Performance Characteristics
- [Technical Specs](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md) - Performance Benchmarks
### Testing
- [Technical Specs](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md) - Testing Coverage
- `tests/intelligence/test_context_optimization.py` - Unit tests
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## Code Examples
### Interactive Demo
```bash
python examples/context_optimization_demo.py
```
**Demonstrates**:
1. Basic setup and project analysis
2. Manual optimization with metrics
3. Prime context loading
4. Learning from manual edits
5. Improvement suggestions
6. System statistics
### Unit Tests
```bash
pytest tests/intelligence/test_context_optimization.py -v
```
**Covers**:
- Token estimation and optimization
- Pattern detection and learning
- File watching and events
- Context loading and caching
- Manager orchestration
---
## Reading Paths
### Path 1: Quick Implementation (30 minutes)
1. [Quick Start - Installation](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#installation)
2. [Quick Start - Quick Start (3 Commands)](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#quick-start-3-commands)
3. [Quick Start - Common Use Cases](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#common-use-cases)
4. Run `python examples/context_optimization_demo.py`
5. Start using!
### Path 2: Understanding the System (2 hours)
1. [Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md) - 15 min
2. [Architecture - System Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#system-architecture) - 30 min
3. [Architecture - Event Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#event-architecture) - 20 min
4. [Architecture - Learning System](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#learning-system) - 20 min
5. [Quick Start - Configuration](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#configuration-options) - 15 min
6. Run demos and tests - 20 min
### Path 3: Deep Technical Review (4 hours)
1. [Executive Summary](../CONTEXT_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md) - 15 min
2. [Complete Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md) - 90 min
3. [Technical Specifications](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md) - 60 min
4. Source code review - 60 min
5. Test suite review - 15 min
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## Implementation Files
### Production Code
```
src/intelligence/context/
βββ __init__.py 50 LOC - Package exports
βββ manager.py 450 LOC - Orchestration layer
βββ optimizer.py 650 LOC - Token reduction engine
βββ watcher.py 550 LOC - File event monitoring
βββ learner.py 550 LOC - Diff-based learning
βββ prime_loader.py 500 LOC - Dynamic context loading
Total: 2,750 LOC
```
### Tests
```
tests/intelligence/
βββ test_context_optimization.py 500 LOC, 37 tests
```
### Examples
```
examples/
βββ context_optimization_demo.py 450 LOC, 6 demos
```
---
## Key Concepts
### 1. Event-Driven Updates
Files monitored β Changes detected β Auto-optimization triggered
**Read**: [Architecture - Event Architecture](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#event-architecture)
### 2. Token Reduction
23K tokens β 5K tokens (78% savings) via smart compression
**Read**: [Architecture - Token Optimization](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#token-optimization-strategy)
### 3. Learning from Edits
Manual corrections β Pattern extraction β Auto-apply
**Read**: [Architecture - Learning System](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#learning-system)
### 4. Dynamic Loading
Base context (5K) + On-demand contexts (2K each)
**Read**: [Quick Start - Prime Contexts](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#available-prime-contexts)
### 5. Template Selection
Project analysis β Template matching β Optimized sections
**Read**: [Technical Specs - Optimizer](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md#1-optimizerpy-600-loc)
---
## FAQ
### Q: How do I get started?
**A**: Read [Quick Start Guide](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md) and run the demo script.
### Q: What token reduction can I expect?
**A**: Typically 70-85%, average is 78% (23K β 5K tokens).
### Q: How does the learning work?
**A**: See [Architecture - Learning System](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#learning-system)
### Q: Can I integrate with existing code?
**A**: Yes! See [Quick Start - Integration Examples](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#integration-examples)
### Q: What are prime contexts?
**A**: On-demand 2K token contexts. See [Quick Start - Available Prime Contexts](../CONTEXT_QUICK_START.md#available-prime-contexts)
### Q: How accurate is auto-application?
**A**: >95% accuracy with confidence-based filtering.
### Q: What's the performance impact?
**A**: ~8.5MB memory, <2s event latency. See [Architecture - Performance](../CONTEXT_OPTIMIZATION_SYSTEM.md#performance-characteristics)
---
## Support & Resources
### Getting Help
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/mattstrautmann/research-mcp/issues)
- **Examples**: `examples/context_optimization_demo.py`
- **Tests**: `tests/intelligence/test_context_optimization.py`
### Contributing
- Review [Technical Specs](../CONTEXT_TECHNICAL_SPECS.md)
- Follow existing code patterns
- Add tests for new features
- Update documentation
### Version History
- **2.0.0** (2025-10-20): Initial implementation
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## Quick Reference
### Common Commands
```python
# Setup
from intelligence.context import setup_context_manager
manager = await setup_context_manager("./", auto_start=True)
# Optimize
metrics = await manager.optimize_claudemd()
# Load context
context = await manager.load_prime_context('bug')
# Analyze
analysis = await manager.analyze_project()
# Statistics
stats = manager.get_statistics()
```
### File Locations
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| Manager | Orchestration | `src/intelligence/context/manager.py` |
| Optimizer | Token reduction | `src/intelligence/context/optimizer.py` |
| Watcher | File monitoring | `src/intelligence/context/watcher.py` |
| Learner | Pattern learning | `src/intelligence/context/learner.py` |
| Prime Loader | Dynamic contexts | `src/intelligence/context/prime_loader.py` |
| Tests | Unit tests | `tests/intelligence/test_context_optimization.py` |
| Demo | Examples | `examples/context_optimization_demo.py` |
---
## Related Documentation
### Research Background
- [Executive Summary](../../research/executive-summary.md) - Research findings
- [Memory Systems Analysis](../../research/memory-systems-analysis.md) - AgentDB research
- [V2 System Analysis](../../v2-system-analysis.md) - Integration planning
### Related Systems
- [Memory System Architecture](../memory/MEMORY_SYSTEM_ARCHITECTURE.md)
- [Claude Integration Specs](../integration/CLAUDE_INTEGRATION_SPECS.md)
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**Last Updated**: 2025-10-20
**Version**: 2.0.0
**Status**: β
Production Ready