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Sync Command Reference

Reality synchronization between context network and actual project state.

Purpose

Detect and correct drift between planned/documented state and actual project reality. Identifies work that's been completed but not documented, updates task statuses, and realigns the network with current state.

When Used in Workflow

• Task Cycle: First step to ensure starting from accurate state
• Daily Morning: Reality check before starting work
• Daily Evening: Capture actual progress made
• Sprint End: Full synchronization before retrospective

Common Invocation Patterns

sync                      # Full sync of all active plans
sync --last 1d           # Only check work from last day
sync --last 1w           # Only check work from last week
sync --dry-run           # Preview changes without applying
sync --verbose           # Include detailed evidence

Sync Process

Phase 1: Reality Assessment

Scan project artifacts:

1. List files changed in the timeframe
2. Identify new files/directories created
3. Review recent commits
4. Check test files for implemented features
5. Scan configuration changes
6. Review dependency updates

Phase 2: Plan Comparison

Load active plans from context network:

• Current sprint/milestone tasks
• Active project plans
• In-progress feature specifications
• Recent task handoffs
• Pending implementation items

Phase 3: Drift Detection

Identify completion patterns:

Definitely Completed:

• Planned file exists with expected structure
• Tests exist and reference the feature
• Configuration includes the component
• Integration points are connected

Partially Completed:

• Some but not all expected files exist
• Basic structure without full implementation
• Tests exist but incomplete

Divergent Implementation:

• Implementation exists but differs from plan
• Alternative approach taken
• Scope changed during implementation

Phase 4: Evidence Gathering

For each suspected completion, document:

• Direct evidence (files, tests, config)
• Supporting evidence (imports, references, commits)
• Counter-evidence (missing files, incomplete integration)
• Confidence assessment (High/Medium/Low)

Phase 5: Network Updates

Generate updates for:

• Task status changes
• New documentation needs
• Plan adjustments

Output Format

# Context Network Sync Report

## Sync Summary
- Planned items checked: X
- Completed but undocumented: Y
- Partially completed: Z
- Divergent implementations: N

## Completed Work Discovered

### High Confidence Completions
1. **[Feature Name]**
   - Evidence: [Brief summary]
   - Implementation location: [Path]
   - Action: Mark as complete

### Medium Confidence Completions
1. **[Feature Name]**
   - Evidence: [What we found]
   - Uncertainty: [What's unclear]
   - Recommended verification: [How to confirm]

## Network Updates Required
- [ ] Update task status for [items]
- [ ] Create documentation stubs for [features]
- [ ] Update progress indicators

## Recently Completed Tasks (Last 7 Days)
[List of tasks that may still appear as available but are actually done]

Orchestration Notes

After sync completes:

• If drift detected: summarize key findings for checkpoint
• If no drift: auto-continue to next workflow step
• Update checkpoint context with sync results