# File Placement Guide - Where to Save Files

**Purpose:** Ensure all new files are saved to appropriate project/client folders
**Last Updated:** 2026-01-20

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## Quick Reference

| File Type | Example | Save To |
|-----------|---------|---------|
| DOS Batch Files | `*.BAT` | `projects/dataforth-dos/batch-files/` |
| DOS Deployment Scripts | `deploy-*.ps1`, `fix-*.ps1` | `projects/dataforth-dos/deployment-scripts/` |
| DOS Documentation | `DOS_*.md` | `projects/dataforth-dos/documentation/` |
| DOS Session Logs | Session notes | `projects/dataforth-dos/session-logs/` |
| Client Info | Client details | `clients/[client-name]/CLIENT_INFO.md` |
| Client Session Logs | Support notes | `clients/[client-name]/session-logs/` |
| ClaudeTools API Code | `*.py`, migrations | `api/`, `migrations/` (keep existing structure) |
| ClaudeTools API Logs | Session notes | `projects/claudetools-api/session-logs/` |
| General Session Logs | Mixed work | `session-logs/YYYY-MM-DD-session.md` |
| Credentials | All credentials | `credentials.md` (root - shared) |

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## Rules for New Files

### 1. Determine Context First

**Ask yourself:** What project or client is this related to?
- Dataforth DOS → `projects/dataforth-dos/`
- ClaudeTools API → `projects/claudetools-api/` or root API folders
- Specific Client → `clients/[client-name]/`
- Multiple projects → Root or `session-logs/`

### 2. Choose Appropriate Subfolder

**Within project folder:**
```
projects/[project-name]/
├── batch-files/          # .BAT files (DOS only)
├── scripts/              # .ps1, .sh, .py scripts
├── deployment-scripts/   # Deployment-specific scripts (DOS)
├── documentation/        # .md documentation files
├── session-logs/         # Daily session logs
└── [custom-folders]/     # Project-specific folders
```

**Within client folder:**
```
clients/[client-name]/
├── CLIENT_INFO.md        # Master client information
├── session-logs/         # Support session logs
├── documentation/        # Client-specific docs
└── [custom-folders]/     # Client-specific folders
```

### 3. Naming Conventions

**Session Logs:**
- Format: `YYYY-MM-DD-session.md`
- Location: `projects/[project]/session-logs/` or `clients/[client]/session-logs/`

**Documentation:**
- Descriptive names: `DOS_FIX_SUMMARY.md`, `DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`
- Location: `projects/[project]/documentation/`

**Scripts:**
- Descriptive names: `deploy-to-nas.ps1`, `fix-xcopy-error.ps1`
- Location: `projects/[project]/deployment-scripts/` or `projects/[project]/scripts/`

**Batch Files (DOS):**
- Uppercase: `NWTOC.BAT`, `UPDATE.BAT`
- Location: `projects/dataforth-dos/batch-files/`

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## Examples by Scenario

### Scenario 1: Working on Dataforth DOS Bug Fix

**Files Created:**
- `NWTOC.BAT` (modified) → `projects/dataforth-dos/batch-files/NWTOC.BAT`
- `deploy-nwtoc-fix.ps1` → `projects/dataforth-dos/deployment-scripts/deploy-nwtoc-fix.ps1`
- `NWTOC_FIX_2026-01-20.md` → `projects/dataforth-dos/documentation/NWTOC_FIX_2026-01-20.md`
- Session log → `projects/dataforth-dos/session-logs/2026-01-20-session.md`

### Scenario 2: Helping Horseshoe Management Client

**Files Created:**
- Update client info → `clients/horseshoe-management/CLIENT_INFO.md`
- Session log → `clients/horseshoe-management/session-logs/2026-01-20-session.md`
- Fix script (if created) → `clients/horseshoe-management/scripts/fix-glance.ps1`

### Scenario 3: Adding ClaudeTools API Endpoint

**Files Created:**
- New router → `api/routers/new_endpoint.py` (existing structure)
- Migration → `migrations/versions/xxx_add_table.py` (existing structure)
- Session log → `projects/claudetools-api/session-logs/2026-01-20-session.md`
- API docs → `projects/claudetools-api/documentation/NEW_ENDPOINT.md`

### Scenario 4: Mixed Work (Multiple Projects)

**Files Created:**
- Session log → `session-logs/2026-01-20-session.md` (root)
- Reference all projects worked on in the log
- Project-specific files still go to project folders

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## Automatic File Placement Checklist

Before saving a file, ask:

1. **Is this project-specific?**
   - YES → Save to `projects/[project-name]/[appropriate-subfolder]/`
   - NO → Continue to next question

2. **Is this client-specific?**
   - YES → Save to `clients/[client-name]/[appropriate-subfolder]/`
   - NO → Continue to next question

3. **Is this a session log?**
   - Project-specific work → `projects/[project]/session-logs/`
   - Client-specific work → `clients/[client]/session-logs/`
   - Mixed/general work → `session-logs/` (root)

4. **Is this shared infrastructure (credentials, main configs)?**
   - YES → Save to root (e.g., `credentials.md`, `SESSION_STATE.md`)
   - NO → Reevaluate context

5. **Is this core ClaudeTools API code?**
   - YES → Use existing structure (`api/`, `migrations/`, etc.)
   - NO → Project folder

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## When to Update Index Files

**After creating new files, update:**

1. **Project Index:**
   - `projects/[project-name]/PROJECT_INDEX.md`
   - Add new files to relevant sections
   - Update file counts
   - Update "Last Updated" date

2. **Client Info:**
   - `clients/[client-name]/CLIENT_INFO.md`
   - Add new issues/resolutions
   - Update "Last Contact" date

3. **Master Organization:**
   - `PROJECT_ORGANIZATION.md` (only for major changes)
   - Update file counts quarterly or after major restructuring

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## Special Cases

### Temporary/Test Files
- Keep in root temporarily
- Move to appropriate folder once work is confirmed
- Delete if no longer needed

### Shared Utilities/Scripts
- If used across multiple projects → `scripts/` (root)
- If project-specific → `projects/[project]/scripts/`

### Documentation That Spans Projects
- Create in most relevant project folder
- Reference from other project indexes
- Or save to root `documentation/` if truly cross-project

### Archived Projects
- Move to `projects/[project-name]-archived/`
- Update PROJECT_ORGANIZATION.md

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## Enforcement

**When using `/save` command:**
- Automatically determine correct session-logs/ location
- Remind user of file placement rules
- Update relevant index files

**During code review:**
- Check file placement
- Verify project/client organization
- Ensure indexes are updated

**Monthly maintenance:**
- Review root directory for misplaced files
- Move files to correct locations
- Update all index files

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## Quick Commands

**Create new project:**
```bash
mkdir -p projects/[project-name]/{scripts,documentation,session-logs}
cp PROJECT_INDEX_TEMPLATE.md projects/[project-name]/PROJECT_INDEX.md
```

**Create new client:**
```bash
mkdir -p clients/[client-name]/session-logs
cp CLIENT_INFO_TEMPLATE.md clients/[client-name]/CLIENT_INFO.md
```

**Find misplaced files:**
```bash
# Files that should be in project folders
ls -1 *.BAT *.ps1 *FIX*.md *DEPLOY*.md | grep -v projects/
```

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**Remember:** Good organization now saves hours of searching later!

**Context Recovery Depends On:** Files being in predictable, consistent locations!