Add STATE.scm for project state persistence across AI sessions

STATE.scm

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+;;; STATE.scm - Project State Checkpoint
+;;; nick-shells - Session State File
+;;; Format: Guile Scheme
+
+(define-module (state nick-shells)
+  #:export (metadata user-context session-context focus
+            project-catalog history critical-next-actions
+            questions-for-user))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; METADATA
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define metadata
+  '((format-version . "1.0.0")
+    (created . "2025-12-08")
+    (last-updated . "2025-12-08")
+    (project-name . "nick-shells")
+    (repository . "hyperpolymath/nick-shells")
+    (license . "MIT")))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; USER CONTEXT
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define user-context
+  '((name . "Jonathan D.A. Jewell")
+    (handle . "hyperpolymath")
+    (roles . ("developer" "project-owner"))
+    (preferences . ((ai-assistant . "Claude")
+                    (version-control . "git")
+                    (state-format . "Guile Scheme")))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; SESSION CONTEXT
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define session-context
+  '((session-id . "01Q1KJDHmAJqV191g7uDwPkE")
+    (branch . "claude/create-state-scm-01Q1KJDHmAJqV191g7uDwPkE")
+    (session-type . "initial-state-creation")))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; CURRENT POSITION
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define current-position
+  '((status . "greenfield")
+    (completion-percentage . 0)
+    (phase . "inception")
+    (description . "Repository initialized with boilerplate files only")
+
+    (existing-assets
+     . ((documentation . ("README.md (empty title only)"
+                          "SECURITY.md (template)"
+                          "CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (standard)"
+                          "LICENSE (MIT)"))
+        (infrastructure . ("dependabot.yml"
+                           "codeql.yml"
+                           "jekyll-gh-pages.yml"))
+        (issue-templates . ("bug_report.md"
+                            "feature_request.md"
+                            "custom.md"))
+        (source-code . #f)))
+
+    (observations
+     . ("No source code exists yet"
+        "Project purpose undefined in README"
+        "Name 'nick-shells' suggests shell-related tooling"
+        "Security policy uses placeholder version numbers"))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; ROUTE TO MVP v1
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define mvp-v1-route
+  '((status . "undefined - requires user input")
+
+    (assumed-interpretation
+     . "Based on name 'nick-shells', possible directions include:
+        1. Collection of shell scripts/utilities
+        2. Shell configuration dotfiles
+        3. Custom shell implementation
+        4. Shell-based developer tooling")
+
+    (generic-mvp-phases
+     . ((phase-1 . ((name . "Define Scope")
+                    (tasks . ("Clarify project purpose"
+                              "Define target users"
+                              "Establish core features for v1"
+                              "Update README with project description"))
+                    (status . "pending")))
+
+        (phase-2 . ((name . "Architecture")
+                    (tasks . ("Design directory structure"
+                              "Choose implementation language(s)"
+                              "Define interfaces/APIs"
+                              "Document architecture decisions"))
+                    (status . "blocked")
+                    (blocker . "Requires phase-1 completion")))
+
+        (phase-3 . ((name . "Core Implementation")
+                    (tasks . ("Implement core functionality"
+                              "Write unit tests"
+                              "Create usage examples"))
+                    (status . "blocked")
+                    (blocker . "Requires phase-2 completion")))
+
+        (phase-4 . ((name . "Documentation & Polish")
+                    (tasks . ("Complete README"
+                              "Write installation guide"
+                              "Create CONTRIBUTING.md"
+                              "Update SECURITY.md with real versions"))
+                    (status . "blocked")
+                    (blocker . "Requires phase-3 completion")))
+
+        (phase-5 . ((name . "Release")
+                    (tasks . ("Tag v1.0.0"
+                              "Create GitHub release"
+                              "Announce if applicable"))
+                    (status . "blocked")
+                    (blocker . "Requires phase-4 completion")))))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; ISSUES / BLOCKERS
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define issues
+  '((critical
+     . ((issue-1 . ((title . "Project purpose undefined")
+                    (description . "README.md contains only the title 'nick-shells' with no description of what this project does or aims to accomplish")
+                    (impact . "Cannot proceed with any implementation without understanding goals")
+                    (resolution . "User input required")))))
+
+    (moderate
+     . ((issue-2 . ((title . "SECURITY.md uses placeholder versions")
+                    (description . "Security policy references versions 5.1.x, 5.0.x, 4.0.x which don't exist")
+                    (impact . "Misleading for potential contributors")
+                    (resolution . "Update once actual versioning is established")))
+
+        (issue-3 . ((title . "No .gitignore")
+                    (description . "Repository lacks a .gitignore file")
+                    (impact . "Risk of committing unwanted files")
+                    (resolution . "Create .gitignore based on chosen tech stack")))))
+
+    (minor
+     . ((issue-4 . ((title . "CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md missing contact")
+                    (description . "Enforcement section has empty contact field")
+                    (impact . "No way to report violations")
+                    (resolution . "Add contact email/method")))))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; QUESTIONS FOR USER
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define questions-for-user
+  '((q1 . ((question . "What is the purpose of nick-shells?")
+           (context . "The name suggests shell-related tooling but no description exists")
+           (options . ("Collection of shell scripts/utilities"
+                       "Personal dotfiles/shell configuration"
+                       "Custom shell or shell extension"
+                       "CLI tool framework"
+                       "Something else entirely"))))
+
+    (q2 . ((question . "What is the target audience?")
+           (context . "Needed to determine documentation style and feature scope")
+           (options . ("Personal use only"
+                       "Team/organization internal"
+                       "Open source community"
+                       "Enterprise/commercial"))))
+
+    (q3 . ((question . "What languages/technologies should be used?")
+           (context . "Determines toolchain, testing approach, and CI configuration")
+           (options . ("Bash/POSIX shell"
+                       "Zsh"
+                       "Fish"
+                       "Python"
+                       "Rust"
+                       "Go"
+                       "Multiple/hybrid"))))
+
+    (q4 . ((question . "What are the must-have features for MVP v1?")
+           (context . "Defines the minimum scope for first release")
+           (examples . ("List 3-5 core capabilities"))))
+
+    (q5 . ((question . "Any existing code, scripts, or designs to incorporate?")
+           (context . "Accelerates development if prior work exists")
+           (follow-up . "If yes, where can they be found?")))
+
+    (q6 . ((question . "What is the intended release timeline?")
+           (context . "Helps prioritize features and scope")
+           (note . "No pressure - just for planning")))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; LONG-TERM ROADMAP
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define long-term-roadmap
+  '((status . "speculative - requires user input")
+
+    (note . "This roadmap is a placeholder framework. Actual milestones depend on project definition.")
+
+    (phases
+     . ((v1-mvp . ((description . "Minimum Viable Product")
+                   (focus . "Core functionality that solves the primary use case")
+                   (status . "planning")))
+
+        (v1-x . ((description . "Iterative improvements")
+                 (focus . "Bug fixes, performance, user feedback incorporation")
+                 (status . "future")))
+
+        (v2 . ((description . "Major feature expansion")
+               (focus . "Extended capabilities based on v1 learnings")
+               (status . "future")))
+
+        (ongoing . ((description . "Maintenance and evolution")
+                    (focus . "Security updates, compatibility, community growth")
+                    (status . "future")))))
+
+    (potential-directions
+     . ("Cross-platform support"
+        "Plugin/extension system"
+        "Integration with popular tools"
+        "Performance optimizations"
+        "Enterprise features if applicable"
+        "Community contribution framework"))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; FOCUS (Current Session Priority)
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define focus
+  '((current-priority . "Project definition and scope clarification")
+    (phase . "inception")
+    (blocking-dependencies . ("User input on project purpose"
+                              "User input on MVP features"))
+    (session-goal . "Establish STATE.scm and gather requirements")))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; PROJECT CATALOG
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define project-catalog
+  '((nick-shells
+     . ((status . "in-progress")
+        (completion . 5)
+        (category . "shell-tooling")
+        (phase . "inception")
+        (dependencies . ())
+        (blockers . ("project-scope-undefined"))
+        (next-actions . ("Answer questions in questions-for-user section"
+                         "Define MVP feature set"
+                         "Update README.md"))))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; HISTORY
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define history
+  '((2025-12-08
+     . ((event . "STATE.scm created")
+        (completion . 5)
+        (notes . "Initial state file. Repository contains only boilerplate.")))))
+
+;;;; ============================================================
+;;;; CRITICAL NEXT ACTIONS
+;;;; ============================================================
+
+(define critical-next-actions
+  '((action-1 . ((task . "User to answer questions in questions-for-user")
+                 (priority . "critical")
+                 (rationale . "Cannot proceed without project definition")))
+
+    (action-2 . ((task . "Update README.md with project description")
+                 (priority . "high")
+                 (rationale . "First thing visitors see")))
+
+    (action-3 . ((task . "Create .gitignore appropriate for tech stack")
+                 (priority . "medium")
+                 (rationale . "Prevent unwanted file commits")))
+
+    (action-4 . ((task . "Fix SECURITY.md placeholder versions")
+                 (priority . "low")
+                 (rationale . "Cleanup once versioning established")))))
+
+;;; End of STATE.scm