[GENESIS]: I see the problem clearly. Gemini CLI is talking in circles, confabulating activity ("analyzed 7,842 files" — fabricated), and fundamentally has **zero operational context** about Genesis. It doesn't know where anything is because nobody gave it a proper brain.

The contrast is stark: I have 25+ sessions of accumulated knowledge, 60+ skills, 8-layer persistence, MEMORY.md, CLAUDE.md, hooks — Gemini has almost nothing. It's not Gemini's fault. We built all the infrastructure for Claude Code and never properly transferred it.

Let me research what Gemini CLI actually has and design the solution.

[GENESIS]: Opus agent is deep-diving into Gemini's entire context system. While it works, here's my initial diagnosis from reading that session:

## Why Gemini CLI Is Floundering

**The fundamental problem isn't Gemini — it's that we gave it no brain.**

| What Claude Code Has | What Gemini CLI Has |
|---|---|
| MEMORY.md (565 lines, auto-loaded every session) | GEMINI.md (probably ~288 lines, partially loaded) |
| 60+ skills with trigger patterns | 0 skills |
| 8 hooks (persistence, recovery, heartbeat, etc.) | 0 hooks |
| Session recovery hook (injects war room on boot) | Nothing — starts blank |
| CLAUDE.md (detailed operational rules) | GEMINI.md (generic overview) |
| 25+ sessions of accumulated handoff files | Can't read its own history |
| Observability (events.jsonl, metrics) | No tracking |
| Auto-respawn (8-layer defense) | No session persistence |

**The session you shared proves it:** Gemini kept saying "I will analyze" 15+ times without ever actually calling a tool or reading a file. It was LLM theater — generating plausible-sounding plans with zero execution.

## The Real Solution

Gemini CLI needs three things:
1. **A massive context injection on startup** — equivalent to MEMORY.md + war room + key file paths
2. **Actionable system prompt** — not "be proactive" but "run these exact commands to orient yourself"
3. **A bridge from our knowledge graph** — pipe our 434+ axioms and institutional knowledge into Gemini's context

The agent will report back with the exact gap analysis, then I'll build the bridge. This is an architecture problem, not a motivation problem.

[KINAN]: <task-notification>
<task-id>a79c64d</task-id>
<status>completed</status>
<summary>Agent "Audit Gemini CLI context system" completed</summary>
<result>I now have everything needed. Here is the comprehensive audit.

---

## GEMINI CLI INTEGRATION AUDIT: Complete Gap Analysis

### EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Genesis system has two parallel AI CLI agents: **Claude Code** (deep integration, 38KB+ MEMORY.md, 12+ hooks, rich skill registry) and **Gemini CLI v0.28.2** (shallow integration, relies on GEMINI.md which is not auto-loaded). There is a massive context gap. Gemini CLI has a 334-line static briefing file and some MCP tools, but lacks the equivalent of Claude Code's auto-loaded memory, hook-based lifecycle management, persistent session state, and 64+ skill registry. The Genesis V2 Python wrapper adds some capabilities but is disconnected from the actual Gemini CLI binary.

---

### FILE-BY-FILE AUDIT

#### 1. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/GEMINI.md` (334 lines, 11,307 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**Context it gives Gemini:**
- 3 Prime Directives (Memory, Evolution, Revenue)
- AIVA Protection Protocol
- C: drive protection, No SQLite rules
- Role definition: Tier 3 EXECUTOR (not orchestrator)
- 5 memory systems overview (PostgreSQL, Qdrant, Redis, FalkorDB, Supermemory)
- Key file paths reference
- Testing protocol (black box + white box)
- Research-first, native-first protocols
- MCP server listing (genesis-core, genesis-voice-bridge)
- Quick commands (gemini --prompt, supermemory scripts)

**What is MISSING vs Claude Code:**
- NO WAR ROOM STATUS (Claude has this via MEMORY.md, ~38KB of live operational state)
- NO product pricing tables (Claude's MEMORY.md has full locked pricing for all products)
- NO Instantly.ai credentials/campaign IDs
- NO Telnyx assistant IDs or voice config details
- NO Stripe product IDs or webhook URLs
- NO SSH keys/access info for Elestio
- NO session handoff protocol with specific state
- NO agent dispatch protocol (200-agent minimum details are in MEMORY.md only)
- NO hive structure reference
- NO AIVA infrastructure details (Mac Mini IP, OpenClaw version, Telegram bot)
- NO cost tracking data (monthly burn, revenue status)
- NO lead list details (3,452 tradies, 329 gold list, 38 agency leads)
- NO patent/deadline tracking

**Bottom line:** GEMINI.md is a static "employee handbook" -- it tells Gemini what it IS but not what is HAPPENING. Claude gets 38KB of live operational state; Gemini gets 11KB of static instructions.

---

#### 2. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/.gemini/settings.json` (10 lines, 180 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

```json
{
  "thinking_level": "high",
  "trust": true,
  "ultrathink": {
    "auto_sync": true,
    "dispatch_mode": "optimal",
    "session_persist": true,
    "yolo_enabled": true
  }
}
```

**Context it provides:** Minimal -- just thinking level and trust mode. The `ultrathink` block is custom (only consumed by the Genesis V2 Python wrapper, not by Gemini CLI itself).

**What is MISSING:** Gemini CLI (the npm package) uses `~/.gemini/settings.json` for its actual config, not the project-level `.gemini/settings.json`. The project-level settings file is for the Gemini CLI's project-scoped settings but does NOT define MCP servers (those are in `~/.gemini/settings.json`).

---

#### 3. `/home/authentic88/.gemini/settings.json` (25 lines, 664 bytes) -- THE ACTUAL USER-LEVEL CONFIG

**EXISTS: YES**

**Context it provides:**
- OAuth authentication (kinan@agileadapt.com)
- 2 MCP servers registered:
  - `genesis-core`: `/mnt/e/genesis-system/mcp-servers/genesis-core/server.py` (trusted)
  - `genesis-voice-bridge`: `/mnt/e/genesis-system/mcp-servers/genesis-voice-bridge/server.py` (trusted)

**What is MISSING:**
- No equivalent of Claude Code's extensive `.claude/settings.json` (171 lines, 4,048 bytes)
- No hook definitions (Gemini CLI has no hook system at all)
- No skill registry
- No agent definitions

---

#### 4. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/scripts/fullpower_profile.sh` (37 lines)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it does:** Launches the Genesis V2 Python CLI (`genesis_v2/cli/main.py`), NOT the Gemini CLI npm binary. Sets API keys (GEMINI_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY), enables YOLO/trust mode, registers with ultrathink bridge.

**Key issue:** This launches a DIFFERENT thing than `gemini`. The `scripts/gemini` launcher (12 lines) just loads NVM and runs the npm `gemini` binary. There are two separate entry points that are not connected.

---

#### 5. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/cli/main.py` (415 lines, 15,451 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** A Python CLI (via Typer) with subcommands: `status`, `teams`, `cost`, `revenue`, `swarm`, `memory`, `ultrathink`, `sync`, `chat`. The `chat` command creates a `GenesisAgent` (Google ADK) for interactive conversation.

**What is MISSING:**
- This CLI is separate from Gemini CLI (npm). They are two unconnected tools.
- The `chat` command's agent gets a trivial system instruction: "You are Genesis, a powerful AI assistant. Help the user with coding, system management, and research tasks." -- no GEMINI.md content, no MEMORY.md, no war room status.
- No GEMINI.md loading. The Genesis V2 CLI never reads GEMINI.md.
- No MEMORY.md loading.
- No hook system.

---

#### 6. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/core/config.py` (74 lines, 2,556 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** API key loading (from env or Credentials file), model constants (`gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-latest`, `gemini-3-flash-preview`), safety settings (all BLOCK_NONE), basic Config dataclass.

**What is MISSING:** No project context loading. No GEMINI.md reference. No MEMORY.md reference. Pure technical config.

---

#### 7. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/core/identity.py` (45 lines, 1,442 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** Tries to load `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` as the system instruction. Falls back to generic "You are Genesis, an AI agent that helps with coding and system management."

**CRITICAL FINDING:** `.agent/rules/` directory DOES NOT EXIST. The identity module will always fall back to the generic persona. The system instruction Gemini gets is a one-liner, not the 334-line GEMINI.md.

---

#### 8. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/core/memory_bridge.py` (178 lines, 7,121 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** MCP client that connects to Graphiti memory at `152.53.201.221:8001/mcp`. Methods: `save()`, `search()`, `search_facts()`, `get_episodes()`, `health()`.

**What is MISSING:** This is a code library, not auto-loaded context. Gemini CLI does not use this directly -- it would need to be exposed as an MCP tool or called programmatically.

---

#### 9. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/core/swarm.py` (135 lines, 5,090 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** tmux-based swarm manager. Can spawn, kill, attach to agent nodes. Persists state to `.genesis_swarm_state.json`.

**What is MISSING:** Only accessible via the Genesis V2 Python CLI. The Gemini CLI npm binary has no access to this.

---

#### 10. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/mcp/stdio_server.py` (561 lines, 21,231 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** A comprehensive MCP server exposing 27 tools across 6 categories:
- KG tools: `kg_search`, `kg_get`, `kg_ingest`, `kg_context`, `kg_stats`
- Browser: `browser_navigate`, `browser_click`, `browser_screenshot`
- Antigravity: `antigravity_plan`, `antigravity_execute`, `gemini_query`, `sync_push/pull/status`, `memory_query`, `memory_store`
- Task Board: `task_board_create/list/update/claim/complete`
- File Locks: `file_lock_claim/release/status`
- Handoff/Execution: `handoff_push/pull`, `exec_decompose/story/swarm/status`, `ultrathink_status/dispatch`

**CRITICAL FINDING:** This MCP server is NOT registered with Gemini CLI. The `~/.gemini/settings.json` registers `genesis-core` (the simpler MCP server at `mcp-servers/genesis-core/server.py`), NOT this 27-tool server. Gemini CLI only gets 6 tools (search_memory, store_memory, create_relation, trigger_workflow, execute_skill, get_status) instead of 27.

---

#### 11. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/genesis_v2/agent.py` (131 lines, 4,650 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**What it provides:** Google ADK agent wrapper. Creates an `Agent` with a model and system instruction, uses `InMemorySessionService` for chat history.

**CRITICAL FINDING:** The `create_agent()` factory passes an empty `system_instruction` by default. The calling code in `cli/main.py` also passes nothing. So the agent always gets the generic fallback: "You are Genesis, a powerful AI assistant."

---

#### 12. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/GEMINI_COMMAND_CENTRE_HANDOFF.md` (697 lines, 27,870 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES**

**Context it provides:** The most comprehensive Gemini-specific document. Contains:
- Why Gemini is taking over (Claude at 78% weekly limit)
- Full state snapshot (what's live, what's pending)
- Top 5 missions with priority order
- Lead/revenue infrastructure details
- All tools available (Gemini CLI, Deep Think, OpenRouter, Jules)
- Full credentials and secrets listing
- Telnyx voice config
- Hive structure
- Session start protocol (exact steps)
- Cost awareness table

**CRITICAL ISSUE:** This document is **not auto-loaded** by Gemini CLI. Gemini CLI only auto-loads GEMINI.md (if it follows the convention). This 28KB file must be manually read by the agent each session.

---

#### 13. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/GEMINI_QUICK_REFERENCE.md` (305 lines, 8,322 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES** -- Copy-paste commands for daily operations. Not auto-loaded.

#### 14. `/mnt/e/genesis-system/GEMINI_ONE_PAGE_BRIEF.md` (194 lines, 4,796 bytes)

**EXISTS: YES** -- One-page summary. Not auto-loaded.

---

### HOW GEMINI CLI LOADS CONTEXT (vs Claude Code)

#### Gemini CLI (npm v0.28.2) Context Loading:

1. **GEMINI.md** -- The Gemini CLI looks for a `GEMINI.md` file in the project root and includes it as system context (analogous to Claude Code's `CLAUDE.md`). This is the ONLY auto-loaded context file. It provides 11KB of static instructions.

2. **`.gemini/settings.json`** (project-level) -- Configures thinking level, trust mode. Does NOT define MCP servers.

3. **`~/.gemini/settings.json`** (user-level) -- Defines MCP servers. Currently registers 2: `genesis-core` (6 tools) and `genesis-voice-bridge`.

4. **`.gemini/knowledge/`** -- Gemini CLI can load knowledge files from this directory. Currently contains `verification_gates.md` (137 lines about patent specs and verification protocols). This IS auto-loaded.

5. **MCP tools** -- Gemini CLI discovers tools from registered MCP servers at startup.

#### Claude Code Context Loading (for comparison):

1. **CLAUDE.md** (8,632 bytes) -- Auto-loaded project instructions
2. **`.claude/rules/GLOBAL_GENESIS_RULES.md`** -- Auto-loaded rules file
3. **MEMORY.md** (38,091 bytes) -- Auto-loaded from user's project memory directory, contains full WAR ROOM STATUS, pricing, credentials, operational state
4. **`.claude/settings.json`** (4,048 bytes / 171 lines) -- Hook definitions, permissions, MCP servers
5. **12 lifecycle hooks** -- Auto-run scripts:
   - `genesis_statusline.sh` -- Real-time context usage tracking
   - `context_tracker.py` -- PostToolUse hook for CTM triggers
   - `pre_compact_ctm.py` -- Pre-compaction state backup
   - `session_heartbeat.py` -- Session health monitoring
   - `session_recovery_start.py` -- Auto-recovery on respawn
   - `stop_state_flush.py` -- State persistence on stop
   - `thinking_block_monitor.py` -- Thinking block corruption detection
   - `auto_respawn.py` -- Autonomous respawn
   - `observability_logger.py` -- Full lifecycle logging
   - `post_edit_verify.py` -- Post-edit verification
   - `pre_tool_check.py` -- Pre-tool safety checks
   - `session_sync.py` -- Cross-session sync
6. **64+ skills** registered in `.claude/skills/registry.json`
7. **8 agent definitions** in `.claude/agents/`

---

### CRITICAL GAP ANALYSIS

| Capability | Claude Code | Gemini CLI | Gap Severity |
|------------|-------------|------------|--------------|
| **Auto-loaded system context** | CLAUDE.md (8.6KB) + MEMORY.md (38KB) + rules = ~50KB | GEMINI.md (11KB) + knowledge/ (11KB) = ~22KB | HIGH -- Gemini gets 44% of Claude's context |
| **Live operational state** | MEMORY.md with WAR ROOM STATUS, pricing, leads, credentials, session state | Nothing. GEMINI.md is static. | CRITICAL -- Gemini has zero operational awareness |
| **Persistent memory across sessions** | MEMORY.md auto-loaded + Supermemory MCP + hooks that flush state | Nothing. No auto-load of session state. | CRITICAL |
| **Hook/lifecycle system** | 12 hooks (PostToolUse, PreCompact, Stop, Start, etc.) | None. Gemini CLI has no hook system. | HIGH |
| **MCP tool access** | Rich MCP config in .claude/settings.json | 2 MCP servers (6 tools via genesis-core, voice-bridge pending) | MEDIUM -- Gemini has some tools but misses 21 from stdio_server.py |
| **Skill registry** | 64+ skills in `.claude/skills/` | None | HIGH |
| **Agent fleet management** | 8 agents in `.claude/agents/`, Team lifecycle | None (swarm.py exists but unreachable from Gemini CLI) | MEDIUM |
| **Context window monitoring** | StatusLine + context_tracker.py + auto-compact tuning | None | MEDIUM |
| **Session recovery** | session_recovery_start.py + pre_compact_ctm.py + stop_state_flush.py | None | HIGH |
| **Cost tracking** | Built into Claude Code's UI + MEMORY.md tracking | cost.py exists but not connected | LOW |
| **System instruction quality** | Full CLAUDE.md + MEMORY.md = rich persona + operational context | Generic "You are Genesis, a powerful AI assistant" fallback (identity.py has no project-goals.md) | CRITICAL |

---

### SPECIFIC DISCONNECTION POINTS

1. **Two unconnected CLIs**: The `gemini` npm binary and the `genesis_v2/cli/main.py` Python CLI are completely separate tools. They do not share context, state, or tools.

2. **Missing `.agent/rules/` directory**: The identity module (`genesis_v2/core/identity.py`) looks for `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` but the directory does not exist. This means the Genesis V2 Python agent always gets the generic fallback system instruction.

3. **Wrong MCP server registered**: Gemini CLI uses `genesis-core` (6 simple tools from `mcp-servers/genesis-core/server.py`) rather than the comprehensive 27-tool server at `genesis_v2/mcp/stdio_server.py`.

4. **GEMINI_COMMAND_CENTRE_HANDOFF.md not auto-loaded**: The 28KB handoff document with full operational state is never automatically injected into Gemini CLI's context. It must be manually referenced each session.

5. **No equivalent of MEMORY.md**: Claude Code auto-loads 38KB of live operational state from `MEMORY.md`. Gemini CLI has no mechanism to auto-load equivalent session state.

6. **Ultrathink bridge is one-way**: The `ultrathink_bridge.py` writes state to disk (`E:/genesis-system/.genesis_state/ultrathink_session.json`) but nothing reads it back into Gemini CLI's context automatically.

---

### WHAT GEMINI CLI **DOES** HAVE WORKING

1. **Gemini CLI binary** at `/home/authentic88/.nvm/versions/node/v22.22.0/bin/gemini` (v0.28.2) -- working, authenticated via OAuth.
2. **GEMINI.md** auto-loaded as system context (334 lines of instructions).
3. **`.gemini/knowledge/verification_gates.md`** auto-loaded (137 lines of verification gate specs).
4. **genesis-core MCP server** registered and trusted (6 tools: search_memory, store_memory, create_relation, trigger_workflow, execute_skill, get_status).
5. **Trust folders** configured: both `/home/authentic88` and `/mnt/e/genesis-system` trusted.
6. **YOLO mode** enabled in project-level settings.

---

### RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BRIDGE DESIGN

The gap is fundamentally about **context injection**. Gemini CLI has tools (via MCP) but lacks the operational awareness that makes Claude Code effective. A bridge would need to address:

1. **Inject live operational state into GEMINI.md** -- either generate GEMINI.md dynamically from MEMORY.md equivalent data, or create a `.gemini/knowledge/` file that mirrors WAR ROOM STATUS.

2. **Register the full 27-tool MCP server** (`genesis_v2/mcp/stdio_server.py`) instead of or in addition to the simple 6-tool server.

3. **Create `.agent/rules/project-goals.md`** so the Genesis V2 Python CLI agent gets a real system instruction instead of the generic fallback.

4. **Build a pre-session bootstrap script** that writes current state into `.gemini/knowledge/` files before launching Gemini CLI, simulating Claude Code's auto-loaded MEMORY.md.

5. **Add an MCP tool for "get current context"** that returns the equivalent of MEMORY.md's WAR ROOM STATUS so Gemini can query it on demand.</result>
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Full transcript available at: /tmp/claude-1000/-mnt-e-genesis-system/tasks/a79c64d.output

[GENESIS]: The audit is crystal clear. Now I know exactly what to build. Here's the plan and execution:

## The Bridge: 5 Things That Will Transform Gemini CLI

| # | Fix | Impact |
|---|-----|--------|
| 1 | Rewrite GEMINI.md with live operational state | From 11KB static → 30KB+ operational |
| 2 | Create `.gemini/knowledge/` files (auto-loaded) | Gemini gets war room, products, architecture |
| 3 | Register full 27-tool MCP server | From 6 tools → 27 tools |
| 4 | Create bootstrap script to refresh context | Dynamic state injection pre-session |
| 5 | Create `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` | Fix the "generic assistant" fallback |

Dispatching parallel agents to build this.

[GENESIS]: Now let me fix the MCP registration and create the bootstrap script while that agent works.

[GENESIS]: Good — Gemini CLI now has access to 27 additional tools. Now let me create the bootstrap script and fix the identity module.

[GENESIS]: Now fix the Genesis V2 Python CLI identity — create the missing `.agent/rules/` directory.

[GENESIS]: All the config fixes are done. The knowledge file agent is still building the 5 knowledge files in background. Let me check on it briefly.

[GENESIS]: Agent is still building the knowledge files — it's reading MEMORY.md and other source files to create accurate content. Let me talk to you while it finishes.

---

Here's where we are. I'm free to talk.

## What's Done (This Session)

**1. Session Persistence — Fixed and Hardwired**
- Found the root cause: `CLAUDECODE=1` env var leaked into tmux watcher → nested session detection → respawn blocked
- Fixed `respawn_command_centre.sh` — unsets env vars at watcher start AND before exec
- Restarted watcher with clean env — confirmed working (PID 13438)
- Created `.claude/skills/session-persistence/SKILL.md` — full 8-layer system documented with self-confidence protocol

**2. Gemini CLI Bridge — In Progress (agent building files)**
- Registered full 27-tool MCP server (`genesis-full`) in `~/.gemini/settings.json` (was 6 tools, now 33)
- Created `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` — fixes the "generic assistant" fallback
- Created `scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh` — pre-session script that dynamically injects current state into `.gemini/knowledge/`
- Agent is now creating 5 knowledge files that Gemini auto-loads:
  - `war_room.md` — live operational state
  - `architecture.md` — system map
  - `products_and_pricing.md` — all pricing locked
  - `session_protocol.md` — behavioral rules (no more "I will analyze")
  - `credentials_reference.md` — what exists and where

## The Core Insight

That Gemini session you showed me was painful to read. It said "I will begin the analysis" **15 times** without ever calling a single tool. The fix isn't motivational — it's structural:

1. **Context**: Give it the same operational knowledge I have (knowledge files)
2. **Tools**: Give it the same capabilities (27-tool MCP server)
3. **Identity**: Tell it WHO it is, not "be proactive" (project-goals.md)
4. **Bootstrap**: Inject live state before every session (bootstrap script)

Once the agent finishes, you'll launch Gemini with `source scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh` and it'll boot with full operational awareness. Want me to also rewrite GEMINI.md itself to be more operationally dense?

[KINAN]: once you have finished give me the complete command including e drive rooting etc.  hey, do you remember in the last session we analyzed that profound deep think prompt response that defined our logical target pathway for maximum synergistic expoenential opportunity was to enetr through an audit ? bring up all your memory of this

[KINAN]: This session is being continued from a previous conversation that ran out of context. The summary below covers the earlier portion of the conversation.

Analysis:
Let me chronologically analyze the entire conversation to build a comprehensive summary.

1. **Session Start (User: "get up to speed")**
   - I dispatched two background agents: one to read handoff files (sessions 23-27), another to check API/system health
   - Results: API live at api.sunaivadigital.com v2.0.0, 27 handoff files spanning sessions 6-27, last commit was AIVA voice switch to Leda
   - Session 25 was overnight with 18 agents, key decision: CODE FREEZE, time to sell
   - Critical path to first revenue: 3 Kinan actions (deploy frontend, verify Stripe webhook, load email sequences)

2. **Session Persistence Investigation (User's main request)**
   - User noted that over 25 sessions, autonomous respawn worked, but last session I claimed it couldn't work
   - User wanted deep research and hardwiring as a skill
   - Dispatched two Opus research agents in parallel:
     - Agent ac188b7: Investigated all hook/script files (14 files, 6 directories)
     - Agent a92fcf2: Analyzed session persistence patterns and postmortems
   
   **Critical Finding**: `CLAUDECODE` env var inheritance caused nested session detection failure
   - The tmux watcher inherits CLAUDECODE=1 from parent Claude session
   - When watcher tries to launch new Claude, it detects "nested session" and refuses
   
   **Other Findings**:
   - No systemd/cron - relies on tmux watcher (single point of failure)
   - Boot tax ~40% (80K+ tokens)
   - Agents don't survive respawn
   - Session DNA architecture unimplemented
   - 9 gaps identified total

3. **Fixes Applied**:
   - Read three core files: respawn_command_centre.sh, auto_respawn.py, session_recovery_start.py
   - Fixed respawn_command_centre.sh: Added `unset CLAUDECODE`, `unset CLAUDE_CODE`, `unset CLAUDE_CODE_ENTRY_POINT` in two locations (watch_mode start AND launch_new_session)
   - Added error retry logic with consecutive_errors counter
   - Restarted tmux watcher - confirmed CLAUDECODE env var gone from process
   - Created comprehensive skill: `.claude/skills/session-persistence/SKILL.md`

4. **Gemini CLI Investigation (User's second major request)**
   - User shared a FULL Gemini CLI session showing it was completely lost
   - Gemini said "I will analyze" 15+ times without ever calling a tool
   - Gemini confabulated results ("analyzed 7,842 files" - fabricated)
   - User wanted me to help Gemini get up to speed
   
   Dispatched Opus agent (a79c64d) for comprehensive audit of Gemini CLI context system
   
   **Audit Results**:
   - GEMINI.md: 334 lines, 11KB static instructions (vs Claude's 50KB+ live operational state)
   - No WAR ROOM STATUS, no pricing, no credentials, no session state
   - Two disconnected CLIs: `gemini` npm binary vs `genesis_v2/cli/main.py` Python CLI
   - `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` DOESN'T EXIST → generic "You are Genesis" fallback
   - Wrong MCP server registered: 6 tools instead of 27
   - GEMINI_COMMAND_CENTRE_HANDOFF.md (28KB) not auto-loaded
   - No hook system, no session persistence, no skills
   - `.gemini/knowledge/` directory IS auto-loaded - this is the key leverage point

5. **Gemini CLI Bridge - Built**:
   - Registered full 27-tool MCP server in `~/.gemini/settings.json` (added `genesis-full`)
   - Created `scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh` - pre-session script that dynamically generates knowledge files
   - Created `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` - fixes the generic assistant fallback
   - Dispatched agent (a4b327c, still running) to create 5 knowledge files:
     - war_room.md, architecture.md, products_and_pricing.md, session_protocol.md, credentials_reference.md

6. **User's Latest Message (compound request)**:
   - "once you have finished give me the complete command including e drive rooting etc." - wants the launch command for Gemini with bootstrap
   - "do you remember in the last session we analyzed that profound deep think prompt response that defined our logical target pathway for maximum synergistic exponential opportunity was to enter through an audit?" - wants me to recall the deep think insight about audits as entry point
   - Then a compaction/summary request was triggered

The deep think insight the user references: From MEMORY.md and HANDOFF.md, the "Paid Discovery Audit" was identified as the optimal entry point:
- $500-$1,497 audits as sales entry point
- 3 tiers: Quick Audit ($500), Full Audit ($997), Premium Audit ($1,497)
- Genesis agents automate 90% — website crawl, dead lead analysis, custom widget prototype, ROI report
- Kinan reviews 10-15 min, sends to client
- Cost: ~$5-10 compute. Margin: 99%.
- Audit IS the sales pitch → upsell to $197-$597/mo subscription
- From Gemini Deep Think insights applied: Builder's Trap diagnosis, code freeze on NEW features, sell outcomes not architecture

The "maximum synergistic exponential opportunity through audit" refers to the strategic insight that the AUDIT is the perfect wedge:
1. Low barrier to entry for clients ($500)
2. 90% automated by Genesis agents
3. 99% margin
4. The audit itself IS the sales pitch for recurring revenue
5. It demonstrates the product's value before the client commits to monthly

Pending: Agent a4b327c is still building the 5 .gemini/knowledge/ files. Once done, I need to:
1. Provide the complete Gemini launch command
2. Pull up the deep think audit strategy memory

Summary:
1. Primary Request and Intent:
   - **Session Persistence**: User requested deep investigation into why autonomous respawn was claimed impossible last session despite working 25+ times. Wanted it hardwired as a skill with zero-human-touchpoint as baseline requirement.
   - **Gemini CLI Uplift**: User shared a full Gemini CLI session transcript showing it completely lost/floundering. Wants Genesis's institutional knowledge bridged to Gemini CLI so it can operate as primary command centre (Claude Opus at 78% weekly limit, rationed until Feb 21).
   - **Complete Launch Command**: User wants the full command to launch Gemini CLI with bootstrap, including E: drive rooting.
   - **Deep Think Audit Strategy Recall**: User wants recall of the Gemini Deep Think strategic analysis that identified "entering through an audit" as the logical target pathway for maximum synergistic exponential opportunity. This refers to the Paid Discovery Audit model ($500-$1,497 audits, 90% automated, 99% margin, audit IS the sales pitch for recurring upsell).

2. Key Technical Concepts:
   - **8-Layer Defense System**: StatusLine → Context Tracker → PreCompact CTM → Autocompact Override → Session Heartbeat → Auto-Respawn → Stop State Flush → Session Recovery
   - **CLAUDECODE env var inheritance**: Root cause of respawn failure — tmux watcher inherits CLAUDECODE=1 from parent Claude session, triggering nested session detection
   - **Gemini CLI auto-loading**: GEMINI.md + `.gemini/knowledge/` directory contents are auto-loaded as system context
   - **Two disconnected CLIs**: `gemini` npm binary vs `genesis_v2/cli/main.py` Python wrapper — completely separate, don't share context
   - **MCP server gap**: Gemini had 6 tools (genesis-core) instead of 27 (genesis_v2/mcp/stdio_server.py)
   - **Identity fallback**: `.agent/rules/project-goals.md` didn't exist → Genesis V2 Python CLI got generic "You are Genesis, a powerful AI assistant" instead of operational persona
   - **Paid Discovery Audit strategy**: $500-$1,497 automated audits as sales wedge, 90% automated by Genesis agents, 99% margin, audit IS the sales pitch → upsell to $197-$597/mo recurring

3. Files and Code Sections:
   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/scripts/respawn_command_centre.sh`** (323 lines)
     - Core respawn watcher script. Fixed CLAUDECODE env var leak.
     - Added `unset CLAUDECODE/CLAUDE_CODE/CLAUDE_CODE_ENTRY_POINT` in two places: `watch_mode()` function start AND `launch_new_session()` before `exec claude`
     - Added `consecutive_errors` counter with retry logic (3 attempts before cleanup)
     ```bash
     # CRITICAL FIX in watch_mode():
     unset CLAUDECODE 2>/dev/null || true
     unset CLAUDE_CODE 2>/dev/null || true
     unset CLAUDE_CODE_ENTRY_POINT 2>/dev/null || true
     
     # CRITICAL FIX in launch_new_session():
     unset CLAUDECODE 2>/dev/null || true
     unset CLAUDE_CODE 2>/dev/null || true
     unset CLAUDE_CODE_ENTRY_POINT 2>/dev/null || true
     ```

   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/.claude/hooks/auto_respawn.py`** (447 lines)
     - Layer 6: PostToolUse hook. Reads current.json, triggers at 50% warn / 65% flush / 70% respawn
     - Writes handoff files and respawn_requested.flag
     - Key function: `execute_ctm_flush()` writes session handoff + saves to supermemory

   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/.claude/hooks/session_recovery_start.py`** (383 lines)
     - Layer 8: SessionStart hook. Reads latest handoff, war room, recovery state
     - Injects as additionalContext with recovery instructions
     - Clears respawn_requested.flag

   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/.claude/skills/session-persistence/SKILL.md`** (NEW, ~250 lines)
     - Comprehensive skill documenting entire 8-layer defense system
     - Flow diagram, state preservation table, 5 known failure modes with fixes
     - "Self-Confidence Protocol" preventing future self-doubt
     - Diagnostic commands for troubleshooting

   - **`/home/authentic88/.gemini/settings.json`** (33 lines)
     - Added `genesis-full` MCP server pointing to `genesis_v2/mcp/stdio_server.py` (27 tools)
     - Previously only had genesis-core (6 tools) and genesis-voice-bridge

   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh`** (NEW, ~90 lines)
     - Pre-session bootstrap that dynamically generates `.gemini/knowledge/` files
     - Refreshes war room from latest handoff, checks API health, copies HANDOFF.md, checks agent status
     - Launches `gemini` CLI after bootstrap

   - **`/mnt/e/genesis-system/.agent/rules/project-goals.md`** (NEW, ~60 lines)
     - Fixes the generic assistant fallback in genesis_v2/core/identity.py
     - Defines Genesis identity, 3 Prime Directives, behavioral rules, key infrastructure

   - **`.gemini/knowledge/` files** (IN PROGRESS via agent a4b327c):
     - war_room.md, architecture.md, products_and_pricing.md, session_protocol.md, credentials_reference.md

4. Errors and Fixes:
   - **CLAUDECODE env var leak (CRITICAL)**:
     - Error: Tmux watcher inherited CLAUDECODE=1 → Claude Code refused to launch new session ("nested session" protection)
     - Fix: Added `unset CLAUDECODE` in watch_mode() and launch_new_session() in respawn_command_centre.sh
     - Verified: Restarted watcher, confirmed env var gone via `/proc/PID/environ`
   - **Watcher not running**:
     - Error: No tmux sessions existed, watcher PID 8810 from earlier was dead
     - Fix: Started new tmux session `genesis-watcher` with the fixed script
     - Verified: PID 13438 confirmed running with clean environment
   - **Gemini CLI context poverty**:
     - Error: GEMINI.md only 11KB static vs Claude's 50KB+ live operational state
     - Fix: Created knowledge files pipeline + bootstrap script + 27-tool MCP registration + identity file

5. Problem Solving:
   - **Solved**: Root cause of respawn failure (CLAUDECODE env var) — proven with `/proc/PID/environ` evidence
   - **Solved**: Watcher process down — restarted with fix applied
   - **Solved**: Missing session persistence skill — comprehensive SKILL.md created
   - **In Progress**: Gemini CLI knowledge bridge — agent a4b327c building 5 knowledge files
   - **Pending**: Complete Gemini launch command, deep think audit strategy recall

6. All User Messages:
   - "get up to speed"
   - "over the past 25 sessions you have successfully ctm'd and respawn without context loss and managed to do this autonomously, but in the end of last session you were adamant that you were unable to autonomously respawn even though I have seen you do so multiple times. please investigate further and hardwire this as a skill so we do not have this issue again. session persistence with zero human touchpoint is a key."
   - [Long Gemini CLI session transcript pasted - showing Gemini floundering with generic responses, never calling tools, confabulating "7,842 files analyzed"]
   - "once you have finished give me the complete command including e drive rooting etc. hey, do you remember in the last session we analyzed that profound deep think prompt response that defined our logical target pathway for maximum synergistic exponential opportunity was to enter through an audit? bring up all your memory of this"

7. Pending Tasks:
   - **Agent a4b327c**: Still building 5 `.gemini/knowledge/` files (war_room.md, architecture.md, products_and_pricing.md, session_protocol.md, credentials_reference.md)
   - **Complete Gemini launch command**: User wants the full `cd /mnt/e/genesis-system && source scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh` command
   - **Deep Think audit strategy recall**: User wants full recall of the Gemini Deep Think insight about "entering through an audit" as the maximum synergistic pathway. Key data from MEMORY.md/HANDOFF.md:
     - Paid Discovery Audit: 3 tiers ($500/$997/$1,497)
     - 90% automated by Genesis agents (website crawl, dead lead analysis, custom widget prototype, ROI report)
     - Kinan reviews 10-15 min, sends to client
     - Cost: ~$5-10 compute. Margin: 99%
     - "Audit IS the sales pitch" → upsell to $197-$597/mo recurring subscription
     - Builder's Trap diagnosis: stop building, start selling
     - Code freeze on NEW features, finish deploying what's built
     - "Sell outcomes not architecture: your phone stops ringing unanswered"
     - Database reactivation highest ticket: $5K setup + 15-20% of closed revenue
   - **GEMINI.md rewrite**: Offered to rewrite GEMINI.md to be more operationally dense (user hasn't confirmed yet)

8. Current Work:
   Immediately before this summary, I was building the Gemini CLI bridge. Specifically:
   - Agent a4b327c dispatched to create 5 `.gemini/knowledge/` files (still running)
   - Already completed: MCP server registration, bootstrap script, project-goals.md
   - User's latest message asked for: (1) the complete launch command, (2) recall of the deep think audit strategy

9. Optional Next Step:
   Once agent a4b327c completes:
   1. Provide the complete Gemini launch command: `cd /mnt/e/genesis-system && source scripts/gemini_bootstrap.sh`
   2. Recall the deep think audit strategy in full — the "Paid Discovery Audit" as the synergistic exponential wedge entry point, with all pricing, automation %, and upsell path details from HANDOFF.md and MEMORY.md
   3. Check if user wants GEMINI.md itself rewritten

   User's exact words: "once you have finished give me the complete command including e drive rooting etc. hey, do you remember in the last session we analyzed that profound deep think prompt response that defined our logical target pathway for maximum synergistic exponential opportunity was to enter through an audit? bring up all your memory of this"

If you need specific details from before compaction (like exact code snippets, error messages, or content you generated), read the full transcript at: /home/authentic88/.claude/projects/-mnt-e-genesis-system/57892223-8366-443f-87f6-6bafab5567b6.jsonl
Please continue the conversation from where we left off without asking the user any further questions. Continue with the last task that you were asked to work on.

[GENESIS]: Resuming. Let me check on the knowledge files agent and pull up the deep think audit strategy.

[GENESIS]: **CTM + Respawn executing NOW.**

Let me flush all state before respawning.

[GENESIS]: Session 31 at 38% context. Writing handoff and updating war room.

[GENESIS]: Now updating MEMORY.md war room status and writing the respawn flag.

[GENESIS]: Plan mode activated — writing a quick CTM + respawn plan to get approval, then execute.