Agent Progress Journal Pattern: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt
Create a structured journal that agent loops write to at each step for traceability, debugging, and human review
Agent LoopsAgent Progress Journal Pattern: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt
Create a structured journal that agent loops write to at each step for traceability, debugging, and human review
Write the progress journal module for the agent loop in [YOUR_PROJECT]. Implement a Journal class with these methods: **start(loop_name, goal)**: Create .agent/journals/[LOOP_NAME]-[DATE]-[TIME].md with a header includi
Structured progress journal pattern for Claude Code agent loops. Writes a human-readable markdown log at each step with decision rationale, actions taken, and outcomes. Useful for debugging and audit trails.
Structured progress journal pattern for Claude Code agent loops. Writes a human-readable markdown log at each step with decision rationale, actions taken, and outcomes. Useful for debugging and audit trails.
How to use
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Start by replacing [YOUR_PROJECT] with the specific name of your project to ensure the generated journal file is correctly labeled and organized.
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Use the defined methods in the Journal class to systematically document each phase of your agent loop, ensuring you follow the structure for clarity and consistency.
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After completing each step, remember to call the appropriate methods like step and result to keep your journal updated with accurate reflections of your progress.
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Structured progress journal pattern for Claude Code agent loops. Writes a human-readable markdown log at each step with decision rationale, actions taken, and outcomes. Useful for debugging and audit trails.
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