Forge an AI that actually knows you. Open source. Free to use. Yours to imprint.
Every AI starts cold. Forgets fast. Decays under long context. Resets when you close the tab.
This protocol ends all four.
A persistent, evolving, working partner. Cold-starts in seconds. Sharper every session. Yours forever.
- An AI that wakes up knowing who you are and what you are building
- Session rituals that hold continuity across conversations
- A memory system that compounds, not resets
- Context rot protection that keeps reasoning sharp as conversations grow long
- A clear path from basic assistant to autonomous agent that runs while you sleep
You need: a Claude account with Claude Code, a terminal, a folder.
# Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
# Carve out a workspace
mkdir ~/Workshop && cd ~/Workshop
# Drop the templates in
# (templates/CLAUDE.md and templates/PROJECT_TRACKER.md from this repo)
# Light it up
claudeThen say to your AI: "Let's do the Imprinting Ritual." Answer 17 questions. The protocol binds to you.
Full ceremony: IMPRINT.md
What ships in the repo. Every piece is free. None are required at Level 1. Add them as you ascend.
| Artifact | What it does |
|---|---|
| IMPRINT.md | The walkthrough. Start here on first ignition. |
| templates/ | Drop-in CLAUDE.md and PROJECT_TRACKER.md. The bones of the protocol. |
| commands/ | 40+ marketing and content slash commands: copywriting, SEO, ads, onboarding flows, viral loops, content calendars, more. |
| skills/ | 20+ Claude Code skills: TDD discipline, parallel agents, code review, image generation, WebGPU + Three.js, systematic debugging, finishing branches with care. |
| protocols/ | Reusable behavior patterns: spellbook governance, execution contracts, the Ralph Wiggum autonomous loop, signpost handoff. |
| tools/ | Curated open-source stack from the original Forge build, plus operational scripts. Includes fossil.sh: a session-durability audit so your work does not die when the laptop sleeps. |
| guides/ | Setup walkthroughs for skills, commands, Telegram bot, voice (Piper TTS), and the deep identity questions some people need before they begin. |
Six levels. Pick one. Climb.
| Level | What you get | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| I. Basic Assistant | AI that knows you, picks up where you left off | 30 - 60 min |
| II. Memory & Persistence | Cross-session learning, git backup, handoff protocol | 1 session |
| III. Intake & Automation | Phone drop zone, basic workflow automation | 1 - 2 sessions |
| IV. Voice & Channels | Telegram bot, voice transcription, TTS replies | 2 - 3 sessions |
| V. Multi-Agent | Sub-agents, local LLM, parallel work | 1 - 2 sessions |
| VI. Autonomous Operations | Scheduled tasks, proactive monitoring, overnight work | Ongoing |
cd logos-protocol
git pullNew skills, refined templates, fresh protocols land here. Pull when you want them. Your CLAUDE.md and PROJECT_TRACKER.md are yours. Updates never overwrite your config.
Built at The Forge by a pharmacist working a demanding day job, twenty projects in motion, a window from 10pm to 1am to make them real. He needed an AI that could keep up. The protocol is what survived.
Session rituals create continuity. Context rules protect quality. The memory system enables growth. The tracker is the truth.
The Forge is open. The work continues.
The Imprint Protocol. Originated at The Forge, open to all. First shared: March 2026.