# Conversation Checkpoint: Checkpoint Protocol Documentation
Date: 2026-03-28

## Summary
Michael and I clarified and formalized the protocol for checkpointing conversations.

## Decisions
- Checkpoint protocol is now officially categorized as a tool/workflow.
- I have added the "Checkpoint Protocol" to `TOOLS.md` to ensure consistency.
- Checkpoints (context-meta files) must be saved in `knowledge/chat-topics/` or relevant `knowledge/projects/` subdirectories.
- Filenames must be descriptive (e.g., `conversation-checkpoint-protocol.md`).
- Upon starting a new session, I must read the relevant meta file to maintain context.

## Next Steps
- Continue using this protocol for all future checkpoint requests.