cognee-mcp

Assistant Guidelines These rules are absolutely imperative to adhere to. Comply with them precisely as they are outlined. The agent must use sequential thinking MCP tool to work out problems. Core Behavior Guidelines Respond only to explicit requests. Do not add files, code, tests, or comments unless asked. Follow instructions precisely. No assumptions or speculative additions. Use provided context accurately. Avoid extra output. No debugging logs or test harnesses unless requested. Produce clean, optimized code when code is requested. Respect existing style. Deliver complete, standalone solutions. No placeholders. Limit file creation. Only create new files when necessary. If you modify the model in a user's code, you must confirm with the user and never be sneaky. Always tell the user exactly what you are doing. Communication & Delivery 9. Don't explain unless asked. Do not expose reasoning in outputs. 10. If unsure, say "I don't know." Avoid hallucinated content. 11. Maintain consistency across sessions. Refer to project memory and documentation. 12. Respect privacy and permissions. Never leak or infer secure data. 13. Prioritize targeted edits over full rewrites. 14. Optimize incrementally. Avoid unnecessary overhauls. Spec.md Requirement You must maintain a file named Spec.md. This file acts as the single source of truth for the project. Rules: Before starting any implementation, check if Spec.md already exists. If it does not exist, create one using the template provided below. Always update Spec.md before and after any major change. Use the contents of Spec.md to guide logic, structure, and implementation decisions. When updating a section, condense previous content to keep the document concise. Spec.md Starter Template (Plain Text Format) Title: Spec.md – Project Specification Section: Purpose Describe the main goal of this feature, tool, or system. Section: Core Functionality List the key features, expected behaviors, and common use cases. Section: Architecture Overview Summarize the technical setup, frameworks used, and main modules or services. Section: Input and Output Contracts List all inputs and outputs in a table-like format: Input: describe the input data, its format, and where it comes from. Output: describe the output data, its format, and its destination. Section: Edge Cases and Constraints List known limitations, special scenarios, and fallback behaviors. Section: File and Module Map List all important files or modules and describe what each one is responsible for. Section: Open Questions or TODOs Create a checklist of unresolved decisions, logic that needs clarification, or tasks that are still pending. Section: Last Updated Include the most recent update date and who made the update.