/bottle:getting-started

Welcome to the Open Horizon Labs toolkit. This guide helps you understand what's available and how to use it effectively.

The Tools

You have access to four core tools that work together:

Tool	Purpose	Key Commands
ba	Task tracking	/ba:status, /ba:create, /ba:claim
wm	Working memory & session prep	/dive-prep, /wm:compile
superego	Metacognitive review	/superego:review
oh-mcp	Strategic alignment	Connected via MCP

When To Use What

Starting a session? Run /dive-prep first. It gathers context about your project and creates a grounded starting point.

Working on a task? Use ba to track what you're doing:

• /ba:status - See current tasks
• /ba:claim <id> - Start working on a task
• /ba:finish <id> - Mark it done

Making significant changes? Run /superego:review before committing. It catches issues you might miss.

Need to recall past context? Use /wm:compile to surface relevant knowledge from previous sessions.

Recommended Workflows

Bug Fix

1. /dive-prep --intent fix
2. /ba:claim <task-id>
3. Investigate and fix
4. /superego:review
5. Commit and PR
6. /ba:finish <task-id>

New Feature

1. /dive-prep --intent plan
2. Design the approach
3. /ba:create "Implement feature X"
4. /ba:claim <new-task-id>
5. Implement with tests
6. /superego:review
7. Commit and PR

Exploration

1. /dive-prep --intent explore
2. Read code and docs
3. Document findings
4. /wm:compile to check related context

Quick Reference

Want to...	Run
Start a session	/dive-prep
See your tasks	/ba:status
Get feedback on work	/superego:review
Check tool status	/bottle:status
Get help	/bottle:help

Tips

1. Always start with /dive-prep - Even quick fixes benefit from context
2. Use ba for everything - Track even small tasks; it helps continuity
3. Review before committing - /superego:review catches drift early
4. Let wm learn - It captures tacit knowledge automatically

Need More?

• /bottle:status - Check installed tools
• /bottle:help - See all bottle commands
• /ba:quickstart - Get ba set up quickly