AI Personal Assistant System
Links:
System Architecture: Built on Claude Code with custom skills, slash commands, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations
Learn more about Claude Code: https://claude.ai/code
About:
A sophisticated personal assistant infrastructure that combines Claude AI with a carefully architected markdown-based productivity system. This isn’t just task management—it’s a complete life operating system that maintains context across sessions, integrates with native Mac apps (Messages, Mail, Calendar), and provides intelligent assistance for work, projects, and personal goals.
The system uses a GTD-inspired architecture with a single source of truth principle, where information lives in exactly one place and is linked elsewhere. It includes weekly review rituals, automatic archival, and intelligent project tracking across work, personal, and side project categories.
Key Innovation: Custom CLAUDE.md files throughout the system provide context inheritance, allowing the AI assistant to understand project-specific requirements without manual prompting. Combined with MCP server integrations, the assistant can read/send messages, manage email, access memory, and interact with development tools.
Technologies Used:
- AI Platform: Claude Code (Anthropic)
- Architecture: Markdown-based file system, GTD methodology
- Integration: MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers
- Native Mac Apps: iMessage, Apple Mail integration
- Memory System: Knowledge graph for persistent context
- Development Tools: VS Code diagnostics, Jupyter kernel execution
- Automation: Custom slash commands, Python scripts
- Version Control: Git for change tracking and archival
Core Components:
Daily Workflow:
- DASHBOARD.md: Weekly scaffold with day-by-day task execution
- CAPTURE.md: Universal inbox for quick brain dumps
- FUTURE.md: Tasks and events beyond current week
- Slash commands:
/today,/checkin,/weekly-review
Project Management:
- Organized by category (work/personal/side-projects/meta) and status (active/backlog/complete)
- Self-contained project folders with tracking files and context
- Automatic integration with weekly planning
Intelligence Layer:
- Custom skills for specialized workflows (X posting, skill creation)
- MCP integrations for system-level capabilities
- Context inheritance through CLAUDE.md hierarchy
- Persistent memory via knowledge graph
Productivity Features:
- Morning routine accountability
- Reading habit tracking (1hr daily goal)
- Goal tracking with milestones
- Weekly review ritual (Sunday 8-9pm)
- Automatic archival of completed weeks
Use Cases:
- Work Management: Track projects, meetings, and professional development
- Life Coordination: Major life events, travel, and daily routines
- Learning: Reading curricula, language study, and technical skill development
- Side Projects: Personal coding projects and content scheduling
- System Improvement: Continuous optimization of the assistant itself
Architecture Principles:
- Single Source of Truth (SSOT): Each piece of information lives in exactly one place
- Simplicity First: Simple systems maintained better than complex ones
- Focus on Next Actions: Concrete steps, not vague goals
- Weekly Review Ritual: Non-negotiable system reset every Sunday
- Context Inheritance: Parent directory context automatically loads for subdirectories
- Immediate Updates: Change files right after learning something new