quick-reference.md

Prompt Capture Quick Reference

Capture Methods Comparison

Method	Pros	Cons	Best For
CLI Wrapper	• Full control • Git integration • Scriptable	• Terminal only • Learning curve	Power users, automation
IDE Extension	• Seamless workflow • Visual feedback • Code context	• IDE-specific • Setup required	Daily development
Web Interface	• Rich UI • Team features • Analytics	• Context switch • Online dependency	Team collaboration
Mobile App	• Voice capture • On-the-go access • Quick notes	• Limited editing • Sync required	Idea capture, review

Key User Interactions

Active Capture

• Explicit Save: User manually saves important prompts
• Tagging: Add context and categories
• Templates: Save reusable prompt patterns

Passive Capture

• Auto-save: Background capture of all prompts
• Smart Grouping: Automatic conversation detection
• Context Preservation: Link prompts to code changes

Essential Features

1. Non-Intrusive Capture

   • Hotkeys for quick save
   • Background auto-capture
   • Minimal UI disruption

2. Rich Context

   • Project association
   • File relationships
   • Timestamp tracking
   • Success/failure status

3. Easy Retrieval

   • Full-text search
   • Tag filtering
   • Chronological browsing
   • Semantic similarity

4. Flexible Export

   • Markdown documentation
   • JSON for tools
   • Git integration
   • Team sharing

Implementation Priority

1. MVP: CLI tool with basic capture and search
2. Essential: VS Code extension with auto-capture
3. Enhanced: Web dashboard with analytics
4. Advanced: Mobile app and team features

User Personas

Solo Developer

• Wants: Quick capture, local storage, search
• Solution: CLI tool + IDE extension

Team Lead

• Wants: Share best practices, track team patterns
• Solution: Web interface + shared libraries

Mobile Developer

• Wants: Capture ideas anywhere, voice notes
• Solution: Mobile app + sync

Enterprise Team

• Wants: Compliance, analytics, integration
• Solution: Full platform with API access