| name | repo-project-sync-workflow |
| description | When editing KINTSUGI notebook modules (Kdecon, Kstitch, Kreg, etc.), always edit the main repo first then sync to project folders |
| author | Claude Code |
| date | Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
KINTSUGI Repository-to-Project Sync Workflow
Experiment Overview
| Item |
Details |
| Date |
2025-12-17 |
| Goal |
Establish correct workflow for editing shared notebook modules |
| Environment |
KINTSUGI multi-project setup with shared codebase |
| Status |
Success |
Context
KINTSUGI uses a shared codebase model where:
- Main repo:
/blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI/ contains the source code
- Project folders:
/blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/ contain working copies
Project folders sync FROM the main repo. If you edit a project folder directly, those changes will be overwritten when the user syncs from the main repo.
Verified Workflow
CORRECT: Edit Main Repo First
# 1. Make edits to the main repo
/blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kdecon/deconvolution.py
# 2. User syncs to project folder (or you can do it)
cp /blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kdecon/*.py \
/blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/Kdecon/
Key Paths
| Component |
Main Repo Path |
Project Folder Path |
| KDecon |
KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kdecon/ |
KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/Kdecon/ |
| Kstitch |
KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kstitch/ |
KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/Kstitch/ |
| Kreg |
KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kreg/ |
KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/Kreg/ |
| Kview2 |
KINTSUGI/notebooks/Kview2/ |
KINTSUGI_Projects/.../notebooks/Kview2/ |
| src/kintsugi |
KINTSUGI/src/kintsugi/ |
N/A (installed package) |
Failed Attempts (Critical)
| Attempt |
Why it Failed |
Lesson Learned |
| Editing project folder first |
User synced from main repo, overwriting all changes |
Always edit main repo first |
| Copying project→main after edit |
Creates confusion about source of truth |
Main repo is ALWAYS the source |
Key Insights
- The main repo (
/blue/maigan/smith6jt/KINTSUGI/) is the single source of truth
- Project folders are working copies that get synced FROM main repo
- After editing main repo, remind user to sync OR sync for them
- When user reports a fix "didn't work", check if they synced (overwriting your changes)
- Jupyter kernels cache imports - remind user to restart kernel after sync
Trigger Conditions
This skill applies when:
- Editing any file in
KINTSUGI/notebooks/ subdirectories (Kdecon, Kstitch, Kreg, Kview2, etc.)
- User mentions syncing or copying files between repos
- A fix "doesn't work" after being applied
- Working with KINTSUGI_Projects folders
References
- KINTSUGI CLAUDE.md development workspace section
- VS Code multi-root workspace:
kintsugi-dev.code-workspace