From a save to a cited answer

The model proposes. Code decides what becomes memory.

Diagram of the Bob’s Big Brain pipeline Your files and saves flow through optional compile into a spool, then governance runs dedupe, policy and promotion, writing memories and hash-chained receipts; retrieval searches the memories and Claude answers with qmd citations. Your files and /brain-save Compile optional Spool Govern dedupe, policy, promote code decides Memories Receipt chain Retrieve keyword arms, fused, reranked Claude answers with a qmd:// citation
Inventory: files and saves enter the spool directly or through optional compile; governance reads the spool and writes memories plus one receipt per decision; retrieval reads only governed memories; Claude cites what retrieval returns. Checked against code on 2026-10-25.

  • Compile

    Optional. Turns your files into summaries, concepts and gaps, and records each step in its own trace.

  • Govern

    Code runs dedupe, policy and promotion. Each save writes a receipt; a newer decision retires the old entry.

  • Retrieve

    Keyword search fused by rank, reranked for freshness; an optional semantic arm. No generative model. Every hit is a qmd:// link.

  • Package

    One plugin for Claude Code and Cowork. /brain asks and cites; /brain-save saves, only when you type it.

On a new local brain, two of the ten governance rules run today. See the status

What leaves your machine

StepLocal modeTeam mode
Search and savesNothingYour team server only
First startnpm fetches three pinned modules, onceNothing extra
Compile, optionalFile text, to the model you chooseRun by the operator, not the plugin
Anchor logOnly if you add a git remoteStays on the server

Who can change a team brain

Each teammate gets their own token; the server keeps only a salted hash. Checked in code; our clean-room test covered local mode.

ActionMemberAdmin
Search the brainYesYes
Propose a memoryYesYes
Approve or reject a proposalNoYes
Retire or supersede a memoryNoYes

Try the whole loop locally.

Install local mode How receipts work