Scope · critical
Is the project boundary clear?
You can name the folder or set of folders that make up this product.
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Could you resume this project without guesswork?
Check the context around a Windows development project, then turn the missing pieces into a prioritized, reusable checklist.
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0 / 9 readyCheck the working contextAnswer what is true today, not what should be true.
Start-up · critical
Could you resume the project without searching old notes?
The first useful action is known and does not depend on memory or shell history.
Start-up · critical
Are recurring commands recorded exactly?
Executable, arguments, and working directory are all explicit.
Start-up · important
Is the start-up order known?
Dependent services and processes can be started in a deliberate sequence.
Runtime · critical
Is each command's execution target explicit?
You know whether a command runs on Windows or inside a container.
Runtime · important
Can you verify required tools before starting?
Missing SDKs, executables, package managers, or engines can be identified early.
Evidence · important
Do you review Git state before changing code?
The current branch and uncommitted work are visible before the next task begins.
Evidence · important
Can you find the last useful run and its output?
A failure can be compared with a known command, target, timing, and earlier result.
Safety · useful
Can you check for exposed secrets locally?
A release or hand-off does not rely on uploading private source to an unknown scanner.
From vague friction to an action list
The checklist finds missing context. It cannot verify the machine.
Use it when returning to an old project, preparing a hand-off, or diagnosing why starting work takes too long. “Yes” should mean that another person—or you in three months—could actually find the stated context.
The score is deliberately simple. It does not run commands, inspect folders, test ports, connect to databases, or certify that a project is healthy.