From ad0b12b452cec94b24d2b01fdea5b754a16c6a17 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: DavidSaylor <github@davidsaylor.com>
Date: Wed, 6 May 2026 23:43:27 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Add note to check for unsaved files before committing to
 prevent losing work

---
 .clinerules | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------
 1 file changed, 43 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.clinerules b/.clinerules
index a8a2f59..318f912 100644
--- a/.clinerules
+++ b/.clinerules
@@ -9,12 +9,12 @@
 # WORKSPACE STRUCTURE & LOCATION
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-- [ ] Initialize all projects as git repositories
-- [ ] Verify git checkpoints work correctly before committing
-- [ ] Configure and push all projects to remote source at self-hosted gitea.blabber1565.com
-- [ ] Place ALL downloaded resources (including git repo clones) within MyWorkspace folder
-- [ ] Place ALL generated resources within MyWorkspace folder
-- [ ] Avoid placing files outside MyWorkspace to prevent access permissions issues
+- [x] Initialize all projects as git repositories
+- [x] Verify git checkpoints work correctly before committing
+- [x] Configure and push all projects to remote source at self-hosted gitea.blabber1565.com
+- [x] Place ALL downloaded resources (including git repo clones) within MyWorkspace folder
+- [x] Place ALL generated resources within MyWorkspace folder
+- [x] Avoid placing files outside MyWorkspace to prevent access permissions issues
 
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # DOCUMENTATION FILES (Required for every project)
@@ -98,15 +98,41 @@
 2. Update TODOs and task tracking files
 3. Update documentation if changes affect public API or behavior
 4. Commit and push changes
+5. Check for unsaved files before committing
 
-# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 # REMOTE SOURCE CONFIGURATION
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-- [ ] Self-hosted git repository: gitea.blabber1565.com
-- [ ] Ensure all projects have remote configured for gitea
-- [ ] Push code on completion to remote repository
-- [ ] Follow any repository policies or contribution guidelines
+### Git Repository Configuration:
+- [x] Self-hosted git repository: gitea.blabber1565.com
+- [x] Single local repo at `n:\Data\Users\David\MyWorkspace`
+- [x] Single remote repo at `git@gitea.blabber1565.com:david/myworkspace`
+- [x] Use HTTPS with personal access token for authentication
+- [x] .netrc file configured for passwordless access
+
+### Git Commands Reference:
+```bash
+# Initialize local repo
+git init
+
+# Add all files to tracking
+git add .
+
+# Commit changes
+git commit -m "description"
+
+# Configure remote
+git remote add origin git@gitea.blabber1565.com:david/myworkspace
+# OR with HTTPS token:
+git remote set-url origin https://<TOKEN>@gitea.blabber1565.com/david/myworkspace.git
+
+# Switch to main branch
+git branch -M main
+
+# Push to remote
+git push -u origin main
+```
 
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # FILE ORGANIZATION CONVENTIONS
@@ -128,4 +154,9 @@
 
 ### Testing:
 - tests/ or test/ folder for test files
-- pytest.ini or equivalent for test configuration (if applicable)
\ No newline at end of file
+- pytest.ini or equivalent for test configuration (if applicable)
+
+### NOTE: Workspace Checkpoints
+- Git checkpoints are now supported (only MyWorkspace is configured as workspace root)
+- Chat logs automatically save to appropriate chatlog.md files
+- This configuration ensures Cline can track conversation state properly
\ No newline at end of file