# Intake Directory

This directory contains structured intake templates and responses for comprehensive information gathering.

## Purpose

- **Structured Collection**: Formal templates for gathering comprehensive information
- **Consistent Updates**: Standardized approach to updating databank content
- **Complete Coverage**: Ensure all relevant information captured during updates

## Structure

```
intake/
├── templates/    # Structured intake templates
├── responses/     # Completed intake responses
└── README.md     # This file
```

## Workflow

1. **Template Selection**: Choose appropriate template for update type
2. **Information Gathering**: Conduct structured interview using template
3. **Response Recording**: Record responses in responses/ directory
4. **Processing**: AI processes responses and updates databank/artifacts/
5. **Validation**: Review and confirm updates to databank/artifacts/

## Templates

Common intake templates include:

- **Personal Information**: Updates to biographical and preference information
- **AI Tools and Preferences**: Changes to tool usage and agent guidelines
- **Operational Procedures**: Updates to workflows and processes
- **Project Information**: New projects or updates to existing projects
- **Relationship Changes**: Updates to professional networks and collaborations

## Guidelines

### For Humans
- **Use Appropriate Template**: Select template matching update type
- **Be Comprehensive**: Provide complete information when responding
- **Follow Structure**: Maintain template format for easy processing
- **Be Accurate**: Provide current and accurate information

### For AI Agents
- **Guide Through Process**: Help humans complete templates accurately
- **Clarify Questions**: Explain ambiguous template items
- **Validate Responses**: Ensure responses are complete and consistent
- **Process Thoroughly**: Convert responses to appropriate databank updates
- **Maintain History**: Track changes and updates over time

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