# Databank Collaboration Directory

This directory is the exclusive space for human/AI collaboration and communication regarding databank content.

## Purpose

- **Exclusive Communication Channel**: All human/AI interaction about databank content occurs here
- **Content Ingestion**: Joplin markdown exports and other content sources
- **Structured Intake**: Formal interviews and information gathering
- **Request and Proposal System**: Questions → Proposals → Implementation workflow
- **Temporary Collaboration Files**: Working documents and drafts

## Workflow

### 1. Content Ingestion
```
Human: "Please ingest this Joplin note about my new project"
AI: Processes note and updates databank/artifacts/ appropriately
```

### 2. Structured Requests
```
Human: "I need to update my AI tool preferences"
AI: Creates intake template, conducts structured interview
Human: Completes interview with current information
AI: Updates databank/artifacts/ with new information
```

### 3. Ad-hoc Communication
```
Human: "Question about current databank structure"
AI: Responds with information and/or creates proposal
Human: Reviews proposal and provides feedback
AI: Implements changes to databank/artifacts/ as needed
```

## Structure

```
collab/
├── fromjoplin/    # Joplin markdown exports for ingestion
├── intake/        # Structured intake responses and templates
├── proposals/     # Formal proposals for databank changes
├── questions/    # Questions requiring AI responses
├── drafts/        # Working documents and drafts
└── README.md      # This file
```

## Guidelines

### For Humans
- **Only edit this directory** - Never edit databank/artifacts/ directly
- **Use structured templates** when available for consistent intake
- **Follow question → proposal → implementation workflow**
- **Drop Joplin exports in fromjoplin/** for automatic processing
- **Be explicit about desired changes** to databank content

### For AI Agents
- **Monitor this directory continuously** for new content and requests
- **Process Joplin exports** in fromjoplin/ and update databank/artifacts/
- **Conduct structured interviews** using templates in intake/
- **Create formal proposals** for significant databank changes
- **Only update databank/artifacts/** - never edit this collab/ directory
- **Maintain clear audit trail** of all changes made to databank/artifacts/

## Communication Protocol

1. **Primary Channel**: This collab/ directory for all human/AI interaction
2. **Question Workflow**: Use questions/ directory for inquiries
3. **Proposal Process**: Use proposals/ directory for significant changes
4. **Content Updates**: Drop exports in fromjoplin/ for ingestion
5. **Structured Intake**: Use intake/ templates for comprehensive updates

## Note

This directory is the **only** place where humans should directly edit files. The AI agents are responsible for processing content from this directory and updating the canonical databank/artifacts/ directory accordingly.

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