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Encode Repository (Serena-Enhanced)

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Systematically populate the Forgetful knowledge base using Serena's LSP-powered

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Encode Repository (Serena-Enhanced)

Transform an undocumented codebase into a rich, searchable knowledge repository using Serena's LSP-powered symbol analysis.

Quick Start

/​encode-repo-serena
/​encode-repo-serena ./​my-project
"encode this repository"
"populate forgetful with this codebase"
InputOutputDuration
Codebase pathForgetful memories + entities + docs30-60 min

Prerequisites

  1. Serena plugin: claude plugins list | grep serena
  2. Forgetful MCP: Test with execute_forgetful_tool("list_projects", {})
  3. If missing, run /​context-hub-setup first

Phase Overview

PhaseFocusOutput
0DiscoveryProject assessment, structure map
1Foundation5-10 project overview memories
1BDependencies1-3 dependency memories
2Symbols10-15 architecture memories
2BEntitiesComponent entities + relationships
3Patterns8-12 pattern memories
4Features1-2 per critical feature
5DecisionsDesign decision memories
6ArtifactsCode artifact storage
6BSymbol IndexDocument + entry memory
7DocumentsLong-form documentation
7BArchitectureArchitecture reference doc

See references/​phases.md for full phase details.

Memory Targets

ProfileTotal MemoriesDocumentsEntities
Small Simple17-3123-5
Small Complex28-4625-10
Medium38-662-310-20
Large66-1123-620-40

Execution Order

0 → 1 → 1B → 2 → 2B → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 6B → 7 → 7B

Guidelines:

  • Execute phases in order
  • Use Serena's find_symbol and find_referencing_symbols
  • Deduplicate entities before creating
  • Link entities to memories bidirectionally
  • Create entry memories for documents

Quality Principles

PrincipleDescription
Symbol-accurateUse LSP data, not guesses
AtomicOne concept per memory
Size200-400 words ideal
ImportanceMost should be 7-8
LinkingConnect related memories

Validation Checklist

After completion:

  • Test memory search: "How do I add a new API endpoint?"
  • Test dependency query: "What dependencies does this project use?"
  • List entities by project
  • Verify entity relationships
  • Check Symbol Index document exists
  • Check Architecture Reference document exists
  • Verify project.notes populated

See references/​validation.md for test commands.

References

DocumentContent
phases.mdDetailed phase workflows
templates.mdEntity schemas, memory templates
validation.mdValidation test commands

Related Skills

  • /​context-hub-setup - Setup Forgetful MCP
  • /​using-forgetful-memory - Memory best practices
  • /​using-serena-symbols - Serena symbol analysis

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