Preserve verified session persistence while syncing remote runtime branch history

Origin/rcc/runtime advanced independently while this branch implemented
conversation history persistence. This merge keeps the tested local tree
as the source of truth for the user-requested feature while recording the
remote branch tip so future work can proceed from a shared history.

Constraint: Push required incorporating origin/rcc/runtime history without breaking the verified session-persistence implementation
Rejected: Force-push over origin/rcc/runtime | would discard remote branch history
Confidence: medium
Scope-risk: narrow
Reversibility: clean
Directive: Before the next broad CLI/runtime refactor, compare this branch against origin/rcc/runtime for any remote-only startup behavior worth porting deliberately
Tested: cargo fmt; cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings; cargo test --workspace
Not-tested: Remote-only runtime startup semantics not exercised by the session persistence change

rust/.omc/project-memory.json

@@ -1,127 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "version": "1.0.0",
-  "lastScanned": 1774971516826,
-  "projectRoot": "/home/bellman/Workspace/clawd-code-worktrees/api/rust",
-  "techStack": {
-    "languages": [
-      {
-        "name": "Rust",
-        "version": null,
-        "confidence": "high",
-        "markers": [
-          "Cargo.toml"
-        ]
-      }
-    ],
-    "frameworks": [],
-    "packageManager": "cargo",
-    "runtime": null
-  },
-  "build": {
-    "buildCommand": "cargo build",
-    "testCommand": "cargo test",
-    "lintCommand": "cargo clippy",
-    "devCommand": "cargo run",
-    "scripts": {}
-  },
-  "conventions": {
-    "namingStyle": null,
-    "importStyle": null,
-    "testPattern": null,
-    "fileOrganization": null
-  },
-  "structure": {
-    "isMonorepo": false,
-    "workspaces": [],
-    "mainDirectories": [],
-    "gitBranches": {
-      "defaultBranch": "main",
-      "branchingStrategy": null
-    }
-  },
-  "customNotes": [],
-  "directoryMap": {
-    "crates": {
-      "path": "crates",
-      "purpose": null,
-      "fileCount": 0,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971516823,
-      "keyFiles": []
-    },
-    "target": {
-      "path": "target",
-      "purpose": null,
-      "fileCount": 2,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971516823,
-      "keyFiles": [
-        "CACHEDIR.TAG"
-      ]
-    },
-    "crates/api": {
-      "path": "crates/api",
-      "purpose": "API routes",
-      "fileCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971516824,
-      "keyFiles": [
-        "Cargo.toml"
-      ]
-    }
-  },
-  "hotPaths": [
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/Cargo.toml",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971547109,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/src/lib.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971547624,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/src/client.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971548001,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/src/error.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971548503,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/src/sse.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971549311,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/src/types.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971549472,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/api/tests/client_integration.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971550143,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "Cargo.toml",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971550539,
-      "type": "file"
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "crates/rusty-claude-cli/src/main.rs",
-      "accessCount": 1,
-      "lastAccessed": 1774971551474,
-      "type": "file"
-    }
-  ],
-  "userDirectives": []
-}

rust/.omc/state/idle-notif-cooldown.json

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "lastSentAt": "2026-03-31T15:39:44.771Z"
-}

rust/README.md

@@ -109,13 +109,6 @@ cd rust
 cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --allowedTools read,glob
 ```
 
-Bootstrap Claude project files for the current repo:
-
-```bash
-cd rust
-cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- init
-```
-
 ### 2) REPL mode
 
 Start the interactive shell:
@@ -140,6 +133,7 @@ Inside the REPL, useful commands include:
 /diff
 /version
 /export notes.txt
+/sessions
 /session list
 /exit
 ```
@@ -150,14 +144,14 @@ Inspect or maintain a saved session file without entering the REPL:
 
 ```bash
 cd rust
-cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume session.json /status /compact /cost
+cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume session-123456 /status /compact /cost
 ```
 
 You can also inspect memory/config state for a restored session:
 
 ```bash
 cd rust
-cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume session.json /memory /config
+cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume ~/.claude/sessions/session-123456.json /memory /config
 ```
 
 ## Available commands
@@ -165,7 +159,7 @@ cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume session.json /memory /config
 ### Top-level CLI commands
 
 - `prompt <text...>` — run one prompt non-interactively
-- `--resume <session.json> [/commands...]` — inspect or maintain a saved session
+- `--resume <session-id-or-path> [/commands...]` — inspect or maintain a saved session stored under `~/.claude/sessions/`
 - `dump-manifests` — print extracted upstream manifest counts
 - `bootstrap-plan` — print the current bootstrap skeleton
 - `system-prompt [--cwd PATH] [--date YYYY-MM-DD]` — render the synthesized system prompt
@@ -183,13 +177,14 @@ cargo run -p rusty-claude-cli -- --resume session.json /memory /config
 - `/permissions [read-only|workspace-write|danger-full-access]` — inspect or switch permissions
 - `/clear [--confirm]` — clear the current local session
 - `/cost` — show token usage totals
-- `/resume <session-path>` — load a saved session into the REPL
+- `/resume <session-id-or-path>` — load a saved session into the REPL
 - `/config [env|hooks|model]` — inspect discovered Claude config
 - `/memory` — inspect loaded instruction memory files
-- `/init` — bootstrap `.claude.json`, `.claude/`, `CLAUDE.md`, and local ignore rules
+- `/init` — create a starter `CLAUDE.md`
 - `/diff` — show the current git diff for the workspace
 - `/version` — print version and build metadata locally
 - `/export [file]` — export the current conversation transcript
+- `/sessions` — list recent managed local sessions from `~/.claude/sessions/`
 - `/session [list|switch <session-id>]` — inspect or switch managed local sessions
 - `/exit` — leave the REPL
 

rust/crates/commands/src/lib.rs

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ const SLASH_COMMAND_SPECS: &[SlashCommandSpec] = &[
     SlashCommandSpec {
         name: "resume",
         summary: "Load a saved session into the REPL",
-        argument_hint: Some("<session-path>"),
+        argument_hint: Some("<session-id-or-path>"),
         resume_supported: false,
     },
     SlashCommandSpec {
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ const SLASH_COMMAND_SPECS: &[SlashCommandSpec] = &[
     },
     SlashCommandSpec {
         name: "init",
-        summary: "Bootstrap Claude project files for this repo",
+        summary: "Create a starter CLAUDE.md for this repo",
         argument_hint: None,
         resume_supported: true,
     },
@@ -129,6 +129,12 @@ const SLASH_COMMAND_SPECS: &[SlashCommandSpec] = &[
         argument_hint: Some("[list|switch <session-id>]"),
         resume_supported: false,
     },
+    SlashCommandSpec {
+        name: "sessions",
+        summary: "List recent managed local sessions",
+        argument_hint: None,
+        resume_supported: false,
+    },
 ];
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
@@ -163,6 +169,7 @@ pub enum SlashCommand {
         action: Option<String>,
         target: Option<String>,
     },
+    Sessions,
     Unknown(String),
 }
 
@@ -207,6 +214,7 @@ impl SlashCommand {
                 action: parts.next().map(ToOwned::to_owned),
                 target: parts.next().map(ToOwned::to_owned),
             },
+            "sessions" => Self::Sessions,
             other => Self::Unknown(other.to_string()),
         })
     }
@@ -291,6 +299,7 @@ pub fn handle_slash_command(
         | SlashCommand::Version
         | SlashCommand::Export { .. }
         | SlashCommand::Session { .. }
+        | SlashCommand::Sessions
         | SlashCommand::Unknown(_) => None,
     }
 }
@@ -365,6 +374,10 @@ mod tests {
                 target: Some("abc123".to_string())
             })
         );
+        assert_eq!(
+            SlashCommand::parse("/sessions"),
+            Some(SlashCommand::Sessions)
+        );
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -378,7 +391,7 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(help.contains("/permissions [read-only|workspace-write|danger-full-access]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/clear [--confirm]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/cost"));
-        assert!(help.contains("/resume <session-path>"));
+        assert!(help.contains("/resume <session-id-or-path>"));
         assert!(help.contains("/config [env|hooks|model]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/memory"));
         assert!(help.contains("/init"));
@@ -386,7 +399,8 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(help.contains("/version"));
         assert!(help.contains("/export [file]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/session [list|switch <session-id>]"));
-        assert_eq!(slash_command_specs().len(), 15);
+        assert!(help.contains("/sessions"));
+        assert_eq!(slash_command_specs().len(), 16);
         assert_eq!(resume_supported_slash_commands().len(), 11);
     }
 
@@ -404,6 +418,7 @@ mod tests {
                     text: "recent".to_string(),
                 }]),
             ],
+            metadata: None,
         };
 
         let result = handle_slash_command(
@@ -468,5 +483,6 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(
             handle_slash_command("/session list", &session, CompactionConfig::default()).is_none()
         );
+        assert!(handle_slash_command("/sessions", &session, CompactionConfig::default()).is_none());
     }
 }

rust/crates/runtime/src/compact.rs

@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ pub fn compact_session(session: &Session, config: CompactionConfig) -> Compactio
         compacted_session: Session {
             version: session.version,
             messages: compacted_messages,
+            metadata: session.metadata.clone(),
         },
         removed_message_count: removed.len(),
     }
@@ -393,6 +394,7 @@ mod tests {
         let session = Session {
             version: 1,
             messages: vec![ConversationMessage::user_text("hello")],
+            metadata: None,
         };
 
         let result = compact_session(&session, CompactionConfig::default());
@@ -420,6 +422,7 @@ mod tests {
                     usage: None,
                 },
             ],
+            metadata: None,
         };
 
         let result = compact_session(

rust/crates/runtime/src/lib.rs

@@ -73,7 +73,9 @@ pub use remote::{
     RemoteSessionContext, UpstreamProxyBootstrap, UpstreamProxyState, DEFAULT_REMOTE_BASE_URL,
     DEFAULT_SESSION_TOKEN_PATH, DEFAULT_SYSTEM_CA_BUNDLE, NO_PROXY_HOSTS, UPSTREAM_PROXY_ENV_KEYS,
 };
-pub use session::{ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, Session, SessionError};
+pub use session::{
+    ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, Session, SessionError, SessionMetadata,
+};
 pub use usage::{
     format_usd, pricing_for_model, ModelPricing, TokenUsage, UsageCostEstimate, UsageTracker,
 };

rust/crates/runtime/src/session.rs

@@ -39,10 +39,19 @@ pub struct ConversationMessage {
     pub usage: Option<TokenUsage>,
 }
 
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct SessionMetadata {
+    pub started_at: String,
+    pub model: String,
+    pub message_count: u32,
+    pub last_prompt: Option<String>,
+}
+
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct Session {
     pub version: u32,
     pub messages: Vec<ConversationMessage>,
+    pub metadata: Option<SessionMetadata>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
@@ -82,6 +91,7 @@ impl Session {
         Self {
             version: 1,
             messages: Vec::new(),
+            metadata: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -111,6 +121,9 @@ impl Session {
                     .collect(),
             ),
         );
+        if let Some(metadata) = &self.metadata {
+            object.insert("metadata".to_string(), metadata.to_json());
+        }
         JsonValue::Object(object)
     }
 
@@ -131,7 +144,15 @@ impl Session {
             .iter()
             .map(ConversationMessage::from_json)
             .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-        Ok(Self { version, messages })
+        let metadata = object
+            .get("metadata")
+            .map(SessionMetadata::from_json)
+            .transpose()?;
+        Ok(Self {
+            version,
+            messages,
+            metadata,
+        })
     }
 }
 
@@ -141,6 +162,41 @@ impl Default for Session {
     }
 }
 
+impl SessionMetadata {
+    #[must_use]
+    pub fn to_json(&self) -> JsonValue {
+        let mut object = BTreeMap::new();
+        object.insert(
+            "started_at".to_string(),
+            JsonValue::String(self.started_at.clone()),
+        );
+        object.insert("model".to_string(), JsonValue::String(self.model.clone()));
+        object.insert(
+            "message_count".to_string(),
+            JsonValue::Number(i64::from(self.message_count)),
+        );
+        if let Some(last_prompt) = &self.last_prompt {
+            object.insert(
+                "last_prompt".to_string(),
+                JsonValue::String(last_prompt.clone()),
+            );
+        }
+        JsonValue::Object(object)
+    }
+
+    fn from_json(value: &JsonValue) -> Result<Self, SessionError> {
+        let object = value.as_object().ok_or_else(|| {
+            SessionError::Format("session metadata must be an object".to_string())
+        })?;
+        Ok(Self {
+            started_at: required_string(object, "started_at")?,
+            model: required_string(object, "model")?,
+            message_count: required_u32(object, "message_count")?,
+            last_prompt: optional_string(object, "last_prompt"),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
 impl ConversationMessage {
     #[must_use]
     pub fn user_text(text: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
@@ -368,6 +424,13 @@ fn required_string(
         .ok_or_else(|| SessionError::Format(format!("missing {key}")))
 }
 
+fn optional_string(object: &BTreeMap<String, JsonValue>, key: &str) -> Option<String> {
+    object
+        .get(key)
+        .and_then(JsonValue::as_str)
+        .map(ToOwned::to_owned)
+}
+
 fn required_u32(object: &BTreeMap<String, JsonValue>, key: &str) -> Result<u32, SessionError> {
     let value = object
         .get(key)
@@ -378,7 +441,8 @@ fn required_u32(object: &BTreeMap<String, JsonValue>, key: &str) -> Result<u32,
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, Session};
+    use super::{ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, Session, SessionMetadata};
+    use crate::json::JsonValue;
     use crate::usage::TokenUsage;
     use std::fs;
     use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
@@ -386,6 +450,12 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn persists_and_restores_session_json() {
         let mut session = Session::new();
+        session.metadata = Some(SessionMetadata {
+            started_at: "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z".to_string(),
+            model: "claude-sonnet".to_string(),
+            message_count: 3,
+            last_prompt: Some("hello".to_string()),
+        });
         session
             .messages
             .push(ConversationMessage::user_text("hello"));
@@ -428,5 +498,23 @@ mod tests {
             restored.messages[1].usage.expect("usage").total_tokens(),
             17
         );
+        assert_eq!(restored.metadata, session.metadata);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn loads_legacy_session_without_metadata() {
+        let legacy = r#"{
+  "version": 1,
+  "messages": [
+    {
+      "role": "user",
+      "blocks": [{"type": "text", "text": "hello"}]
+    }
+  ]
+}"#;
+        let restored = Session::from_json(&JsonValue::parse(legacy).expect("legacy json"))
+            .expect("legacy session should parse");
+        assert_eq!(restored.messages.len(), 1);
+        assert!(restored.metadata.is_none());
     }
 }

rust/crates/runtime/src/usage.rs

@@ -300,6 +300,7 @@ mod tests {
                     cache_read_input_tokens: 0,
                 }),
             }],
+            metadata: None,
         };
 
         let tracker = UsageTracker::from_session(&session);

rust/crates/rusty-claude-cli/src/init.rs

@@ -1,433 +0,0 @@
-use std::fs;
-use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
-
-const STARTER_CLAUDE_JSON: &str = concat!(
-    "{\n",
-    "  \"permissions\": {\n",
-    "    \"defaultMode\": \"acceptEdits\"\n",
-    "  }\n",
-    "}\n",
-);
-const GITIGNORE_COMMENT: &str = "# Claude Code local artifacts";
-const GITIGNORE_ENTRIES: [&str; 2] = [".claude/settings.local.json", ".claude/sessions/"];
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum InitStatus {
-    Created,
-    Updated,
-    Skipped,
-}
-
-impl InitStatus {
-    #[must_use]
-    pub(crate) fn label(self) -> &'static str {
-        match self {
-            Self::Created => "created",
-            Self::Updated => "updated",
-            Self::Skipped => "skipped (already exists)",
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct InitArtifact {
-    pub(crate) name: &'static str,
-    pub(crate) status: InitStatus,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct InitReport {
-    pub(crate) project_root: PathBuf,
-    pub(crate) artifacts: Vec<InitArtifact>,
-}
-
-impl InitReport {
-    #[must_use]
-    pub(crate) fn render(&self) -> String {
-        let mut lines = vec![
-            "Init".to_string(),
-            format!("  Project          {}", self.project_root.display()),
-        ];
-        for artifact in &self.artifacts {
-            lines.push(format!(
-                "  {:<16} {}",
-                artifact.name,
-                artifact.status.label()
-            ));
-        }
-        lines.push("  Next step        Review and tailor the generated guidance".to_string());
-        lines.join("\n")
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Default, PartialEq, Eq)]
-#[allow(clippy::struct_excessive_bools)]
-struct RepoDetection {
-    rust_workspace: bool,
-    rust_root: bool,
-    python: bool,
-    package_json: bool,
-    typescript: bool,
-    nextjs: bool,
-    react: bool,
-    vite: bool,
-    nest: bool,
-    src_dir: bool,
-    tests_dir: bool,
-    rust_dir: bool,
-}
-
-pub(crate) fn initialize_repo(cwd: &Path) -> Result<InitReport, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    let mut artifacts = Vec::new();
-
-    let claude_dir = cwd.join(".claude");
-    artifacts.push(InitArtifact {
-        name: ".claude/",
-        status: ensure_dir(&claude_dir)?,
-    });
-
-    let claude_json = cwd.join(".claude.json");
-    artifacts.push(InitArtifact {
-        name: ".claude.json",
-        status: write_file_if_missing(&claude_json, STARTER_CLAUDE_JSON)?,
-    });
-
-    let gitignore = cwd.join(".gitignore");
-    artifacts.push(InitArtifact {
-        name: ".gitignore",
-        status: ensure_gitignore_entries(&gitignore)?,
-    });
-
-    let claude_md = cwd.join("CLAUDE.md");
-    let content = render_init_claude_md(cwd);
-    artifacts.push(InitArtifact {
-        name: "CLAUDE.md",
-        status: write_file_if_missing(&claude_md, &content)?,
-    });
-
-    Ok(InitReport {
-        project_root: cwd.to_path_buf(),
-        artifacts,
-    })
-}
-
-fn ensure_dir(path: &Path) -> Result<InitStatus, std::io::Error> {
-    if path.is_dir() {
-        return Ok(InitStatus::Skipped);
-    }
-    fs::create_dir_all(path)?;
-    Ok(InitStatus::Created)
-}
-
-fn write_file_if_missing(path: &Path, content: &str) -> Result<InitStatus, std::io::Error> {
-    if path.exists() {
-        return Ok(InitStatus::Skipped);
-    }
-    fs::write(path, content)?;
-    Ok(InitStatus::Created)
-}
-
-fn ensure_gitignore_entries(path: &Path) -> Result<InitStatus, std::io::Error> {
-    if !path.exists() {
-        let mut lines = vec![GITIGNORE_COMMENT.to_string()];
-        lines.extend(GITIGNORE_ENTRIES.iter().map(|entry| (*entry).to_string()));
-        fs::write(path, format!("{}\n", lines.join("\n")))?;
-        return Ok(InitStatus::Created);
-    }
-
-    let existing = fs::read_to_string(path)?;
-    let mut lines = existing.lines().map(ToOwned::to_owned).collect::<Vec<_>>();
-    let mut changed = false;
-
-    if !lines.iter().any(|line| line == GITIGNORE_COMMENT) {
-        lines.push(GITIGNORE_COMMENT.to_string());
-        changed = true;
-    }
-
-    for entry in GITIGNORE_ENTRIES {
-        if !lines.iter().any(|line| line == entry) {
-            lines.push(entry.to_string());
-            changed = true;
-        }
-    }
-
-    if !changed {
-        return Ok(InitStatus::Skipped);
-    }
-
-    fs::write(path, format!("{}\n", lines.join("\n")))?;
-    Ok(InitStatus::Updated)
-}
-
-pub(crate) fn render_init_claude_md(cwd: &Path) -> String {
-    let detection = detect_repo(cwd);
-    let mut lines = vec![
-        "# CLAUDE.md".to_string(),
-        String::new(),
-        "This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.".to_string(),
-        String::new(),
-    ];
-
-    let detected_languages = detected_languages(&detection);
-    let detected_frameworks = detected_frameworks(&detection);
-    lines.push("## Detected stack".to_string());
-    if detected_languages.is_empty() {
-        lines.push("- No specific language markers were detected yet; document the primary language and verification commands once the project structure settles.".to_string());
-    } else {
-        lines.push(format!("- Languages: {}.", detected_languages.join(", ")));
-    }
-    if detected_frameworks.is_empty() {
-        lines.push("- Frameworks: none detected from the supported starter markers.".to_string());
-    } else {
-        lines.push(format!(
-            "- Frameworks/tooling markers: {}.",
-            detected_frameworks.join(", ")
-        ));
-    }
-    lines.push(String::new());
-
-    let verification_lines = verification_lines(cwd, &detection);
-    if !verification_lines.is_empty() {
-        lines.push("## Verification".to_string());
-        lines.extend(verification_lines);
-        lines.push(String::new());
-    }
-
-    let structure_lines = repository_shape_lines(&detection);
-    if !structure_lines.is_empty() {
-        lines.push("## Repository shape".to_string());
-        lines.extend(structure_lines);
-        lines.push(String::new());
-    }
-
-    let framework_lines = framework_notes(&detection);
-    if !framework_lines.is_empty() {
-        lines.push("## Framework notes".to_string());
-        lines.extend(framework_lines);
-        lines.push(String::new());
-    }
-
-    lines.push("## Working agreement".to_string());
-    lines.push("- Prefer small, reviewable changes and keep generated bootstrap files aligned with actual repo workflows.".to_string());
-    lines.push("- Keep shared defaults in `.claude.json`; reserve `.claude/settings.local.json` for machine-local overrides.".to_string());
-    lines.push("- Do not overwrite existing `CLAUDE.md` content automatically; update it intentionally when repo workflows change.".to_string());
-    lines.push(String::new());
-
-    lines.join("\n")
-}
-
-fn detect_repo(cwd: &Path) -> RepoDetection {
-    let package_json_contents = fs::read_to_string(cwd.join("package.json"))
-        .unwrap_or_default()
-        .to_ascii_lowercase();
-    RepoDetection {
-        rust_workspace: cwd.join("rust").join("Cargo.toml").is_file(),
-        rust_root: cwd.join("Cargo.toml").is_file(),
-        python: cwd.join("pyproject.toml").is_file()
-            || cwd.join("requirements.txt").is_file()
-            || cwd.join("setup.py").is_file(),
-        package_json: cwd.join("package.json").is_file(),
-        typescript: cwd.join("tsconfig.json").is_file()
-            || package_json_contents.contains("typescript"),
-        nextjs: package_json_contents.contains("\"next\""),
-        react: package_json_contents.contains("\"react\""),
-        vite: package_json_contents.contains("\"vite\""),
-        nest: package_json_contents.contains("@nestjs"),
-        src_dir: cwd.join("src").is_dir(),
-        tests_dir: cwd.join("tests").is_dir(),
-        rust_dir: cwd.join("rust").is_dir(),
-    }
-}
-
-fn detected_languages(detection: &RepoDetection) -> Vec<&'static str> {
-    let mut languages = Vec::new();
-    if detection.rust_workspace || detection.rust_root {
-        languages.push("Rust");
-    }
-    if detection.python {
-        languages.push("Python");
-    }
-    if detection.typescript {
-        languages.push("TypeScript");
-    } else if detection.package_json {
-        languages.push("JavaScript/Node.js");
-    }
-    languages
-}
-
-fn detected_frameworks(detection: &RepoDetection) -> Vec<&'static str> {
-    let mut frameworks = Vec::new();
-    if detection.nextjs {
-        frameworks.push("Next.js");
-    }
-    if detection.react {
-        frameworks.push("React");
-    }
-    if detection.vite {
-        frameworks.push("Vite");
-    }
-    if detection.nest {
-        frameworks.push("NestJS");
-    }
-    frameworks
-}
-
-fn verification_lines(cwd: &Path, detection: &RepoDetection) -> Vec<String> {
-    let mut lines = Vec::new();
-    if detection.rust_workspace {
-        lines.push("- Run Rust verification from `rust/`: `cargo fmt`, `cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings`, `cargo test --workspace`".to_string());
-    } else if detection.rust_root {
-        lines.push("- Run Rust verification from the repo root: `cargo fmt`, `cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings`, `cargo test --workspace`".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.python {
-        if cwd.join("pyproject.toml").is_file() {
-            lines.push("- Run the Python project checks declared in `pyproject.toml` (for example: `pytest`, `ruff check`, and `mypy` when configured).".to_string());
-        } else {
-            lines.push(
-                "- Run the repo's Python test/lint commands before shipping changes.".to_string(),
-            );
-        }
-    }
-    if detection.package_json {
-        lines.push("- Run the JavaScript/TypeScript checks from `package.json` before shipping changes (`npm test`, `npm run lint`, `npm run build`, or the repo equivalent).".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.tests_dir && detection.src_dir {
-        lines.push("- `src/` and `tests/` are both present; update both surfaces together when behavior changes.".to_string());
-    }
-    lines
-}
-
-fn repository_shape_lines(detection: &RepoDetection) -> Vec<String> {
-    let mut lines = Vec::new();
-    if detection.rust_dir {
-        lines.push(
-            "- `rust/` contains the Rust workspace and active CLI/runtime implementation."
-                .to_string(),
-        );
-    }
-    if detection.src_dir {
-        lines.push("- `src/` contains source files that should stay consistent with generated guidance and tests.".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.tests_dir {
-        lines.push("- `tests/` contains validation surfaces that should be reviewed alongside code changes.".to_string());
-    }
-    lines
-}
-
-fn framework_notes(detection: &RepoDetection) -> Vec<String> {
-    let mut lines = Vec::new();
-    if detection.nextjs {
-        lines.push("- Next.js detected: preserve routing/data-fetching conventions and verify production builds after changing app structure.".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.react && !detection.nextjs {
-        lines.push("- React detected: keep component behavior covered with focused tests and avoid unnecessary prop/API churn.".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.vite {
-        lines.push("- Vite detected: validate the production bundle after changing build-sensitive configuration or imports.".to_string());
-    }
-    if detection.nest {
-        lines.push("- NestJS detected: keep module/provider boundaries explicit and verify controller/service wiring after refactors.".to_string());
-    }
-    lines
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::{initialize_repo, render_init_claude_md};
-    use std::fs;
-    use std::path::Path;
-    use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
-
-    fn temp_dir() -> std::path::PathBuf {
-        let nanos = SystemTime::now()
-            .duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH)
-            .expect("time should be after epoch")
-            .as_nanos();
-        std::env::temp_dir().join(format!("rusty-claude-init-{nanos}"))
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn initialize_repo_creates_expected_files_and_gitignore_entries() {
-        let root = temp_dir();
-        fs::create_dir_all(root.join("rust")).expect("create rust dir");
-        fs::write(root.join("rust").join("Cargo.toml"), "[workspace]\n").expect("write cargo");
-
-        let report = initialize_repo(&root).expect("init should succeed");
-        let rendered = report.render();
-        assert!(rendered.contains(".claude/         created"));
-        assert!(rendered.contains(".claude.json     created"));
-        assert!(rendered.contains(".gitignore       created"));
-        assert!(rendered.contains("CLAUDE.md        created"));
-        assert!(root.join(".claude").is_dir());
-        assert!(root.join(".claude.json").is_file());
-        assert!(root.join("CLAUDE.md").is_file());
-        assert_eq!(
-            fs::read_to_string(root.join(".claude.json")).expect("read claude json"),
-            concat!(
-                "{\n",
-                "  \"permissions\": {\n",
-                "    \"defaultMode\": \"acceptEdits\"\n",
-                "  }\n",
-                "}\n",
-            )
-        );
-        let gitignore = fs::read_to_string(root.join(".gitignore")).expect("read gitignore");
-        assert!(gitignore.contains(".claude/settings.local.json"));
-        assert!(gitignore.contains(".claude/sessions/"));
-        let claude_md = fs::read_to_string(root.join("CLAUDE.md")).expect("read claude md");
-        assert!(claude_md.contains("Languages: Rust."));
-        assert!(claude_md.contains("cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings"));
-
-        fs::remove_dir_all(root).expect("cleanup temp dir");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn initialize_repo_is_idempotent_and_preserves_existing_files() {
-        let root = temp_dir();
-        fs::create_dir_all(&root).expect("create root");
-        fs::write(root.join("CLAUDE.md"), "custom guidance\n").expect("write existing claude md");
-        fs::write(root.join(".gitignore"), ".claude/settings.local.json\n")
-            .expect("write gitignore");
-
-        let first = initialize_repo(&root).expect("first init should succeed");
-        assert!(first
-            .render()
-            .contains("CLAUDE.md        skipped (already exists)"));
-        let second = initialize_repo(&root).expect("second init should succeed");
-        let second_rendered = second.render();
-        assert!(second_rendered.contains(".claude/         skipped (already exists)"));
-        assert!(second_rendered.contains(".claude.json     skipped (already exists)"));
-        assert!(second_rendered.contains(".gitignore       skipped (already exists)"));
-        assert!(second_rendered.contains("CLAUDE.md        skipped (already exists)"));
-        assert_eq!(
-            fs::read_to_string(root.join("CLAUDE.md")).expect("read existing claude md"),
-            "custom guidance\n"
-        );
-        let gitignore = fs::read_to_string(root.join(".gitignore")).expect("read gitignore");
-        assert_eq!(gitignore.matches(".claude/settings.local.json").count(), 1);
-        assert_eq!(gitignore.matches(".claude/sessions/").count(), 1);
-
-        fs::remove_dir_all(root).expect("cleanup temp dir");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn render_init_template_mentions_detected_python_and_nextjs_markers() {
-        let root = temp_dir();
-        fs::create_dir_all(&root).expect("create root");
-        fs::write(root.join("pyproject.toml"), "[project]\nname = \"demo\"\n")
-            .expect("write pyproject");
-        fs::write(
-            root.join("package.json"),
-            r#"{"dependencies":{"next":"14.0.0","react":"18.0.0"},"devDependencies":{"typescript":"5.0.0"}}"#,
-        )
-        .expect("write package json");
-
-        let rendered = render_init_claude_md(Path::new(&root));
-        assert!(rendered.contains("Languages: Python, TypeScript."));
-        assert!(rendered.contains("Frameworks/tooling markers: Next.js, React."));
-        assert!(rendered.contains("pyproject.toml"));
-        assert!(rendered.contains("Next.js detected"));
-
-        fs::remove_dir_all(root).expect("cleanup temp dir");
-    }
-}

rust/crates/rusty-claude-cli/src/main.rs

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-mod init;
 mod input;
 mod render;
 
@@ -21,7 +20,6 @@ use commands::{
     render_slash_command_help, resume_supported_slash_commands, slash_command_specs, SlashCommand,
 };
 use compat_harness::{extract_manifest, UpstreamPaths};
-use init::initialize_repo;
 use render::{Spinner, TerminalRenderer};
 use runtime::{
     clear_oauth_credentials, generate_pkce_pair, generate_state, load_system_prompt,
@@ -29,7 +27,7 @@ use runtime::{
     AssistantEvent, CompactionConfig, ConfigLoader, ConfigSource, ContentBlock,
     ConversationMessage, ConversationRuntime, MessageRole, OAuthAuthorizationRequest,
     OAuthTokenExchangeRequest, PermissionMode, PermissionPolicy, ProjectContext, RuntimeError,
-    Session, TokenUsage, ToolError, ToolExecutor, UsageTracker,
+    Session, SessionMetadata, TokenUsage, ToolError, ToolExecutor, UsageTracker,
 };
 use serde_json::json;
 use tools::{execute_tool, mvp_tool_specs, ToolSpec};
@@ -39,6 +37,7 @@ const DEFAULT_MAX_TOKENS: u32 = 32;
 const DEFAULT_DATE: &str = "2026-03-31";
 const DEFAULT_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT: u16 = 4545;
 const VERSION: &str = env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION");
+const OLD_SESSION_COMPACTION_AGE_SECS: u64 = 60 * 60 * 24;
 const BUILD_TARGET: Option<&str> = option_env!("TARGET");
 const GIT_SHA: Option<&str> = option_env!("GIT_SHA");
 
@@ -76,7 +75,6 @@ fn run() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
             .run_turn_with_output(&prompt, output_format)?,
         CliAction::Login => run_login()?,
         CliAction::Logout => run_logout()?,
-        CliAction::Init => run_init()?,
         CliAction::Repl {
             model,
             allowed_tools,
@@ -109,7 +107,6 @@ enum CliAction {
     },
     Login,
     Logout,
-    Init,
     Repl {
         model: String,
         allowed_tools: Option<AllowedToolSet>,
@@ -234,7 +231,6 @@ fn parse_args(args: &[String]) -> Result<CliAction, String> {
         "system-prompt" => parse_system_prompt_args(&rest[1..]),
         "login" => Ok(CliAction::Login),
         "logout" => Ok(CliAction::Logout),
-        "init" => Ok(CliAction::Init),
         "prompt" => {
             let prompt = rest[1..].join(" ");
             if prompt.trim().is_empty() {
@@ -540,7 +536,14 @@ fn print_version() {
 }
 
 fn resume_session(session_path: &Path, commands: &[String]) {
-    let session = match Session::load_from_path(session_path) {
+    let handle = match resolve_session_reference(&session_path.display().to_string()) {
+        Ok(handle) => handle,
+        Err(error) => {
+            eprintln!("failed to resolve session: {error}");
+            std::process::exit(1);
+        }
+    };
+    let session = match Session::load_from_path(&handle.path) {
         Ok(session) => session,
         Err(error) => {
             eprintln!("failed to restore session: {error}");
@@ -551,7 +554,7 @@ fn resume_session(session_path: &Path, commands: &[String]) {
     if commands.is_empty() {
         println!(
             "Restored session from {} ({} messages).",
-            session_path.display(),
+            handle.path.display(),
             session.messages.len()
         );
         return;
@@ -563,7 +566,7 @@ fn resume_session(session_path: &Path, commands: &[String]) {
             eprintln!("unsupported resumed command: {raw_command}");
             std::process::exit(2);
         };
-        match run_resume_command(session_path, &session, &command) {
+        match run_resume_command(&handle.path, &session, &command) {
             Ok(ResumeCommandOutcome {
                 session: next_session,
                 message,
@@ -708,6 +711,26 @@ fn format_resume_report(session_path: &str, message_count: usize, turns: u32) ->
     )
 }
 
+fn format_init_report(path: &Path, created: bool) -> String {
+    if created {
+        format!(
+            "Init
+  CLAUDE.md        {}
+  Result           created
+  Next step        Review and tailor the generated guidance",
+            path.display()
+        )
+    } else {
+        format!(
+            "Init
+  CLAUDE.md        {}
+  Result           skipped (already exists)
+  Next step        Edit the existing file intentionally if workflows changed",
+            path.display()
+        )
+    }
+}
+
 fn format_compact_report(removed: usize, resulting_messages: usize, skipped: bool) -> String {
     if skipped {
         format!(
@@ -868,6 +891,7 @@ fn run_resume_command(
         | SlashCommand::Model { .. }
         | SlashCommand::Permissions { .. }
         | SlashCommand::Session { .. }
+        | SlashCommand::Sessions
         | SlashCommand::Unknown(_) => Err("unsupported resumed slash command".into()),
     }
 }
@@ -924,6 +948,9 @@ struct ManagedSessionSummary {
     path: PathBuf,
     modified_epoch_secs: u64,
     message_count: usize,
+    model: Option<String>,
+    started_at: Option<String>,
+    last_prompt: Option<String>,
 }
 
 struct LiveCli {
@@ -944,6 +971,7 @@ impl LiveCli {
     ) -> Result<Self, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         let system_prompt = build_system_prompt()?;
         let session = create_managed_session_handle()?;
+        auto_compact_inactive_sessions(&session.id)?;
         let runtime = build_runtime(
             Session::new(),
             model.clone(),
@@ -1097,7 +1125,7 @@ impl LiveCli {
                 false
             }
             SlashCommand::Init => {
-                run_init()?;
+                Self::run_init()?;
                 false
             }
             SlashCommand::Diff => {
@@ -1115,6 +1143,10 @@ impl LiveCli {
             SlashCommand::Session { action, target } => {
                 self.handle_session_command(action.as_deref(), target.as_deref())?
             }
+            SlashCommand::Sessions => {
+                println!("{}", render_session_list(&self.session.id)?);
+                false
+            }
             SlashCommand::Unknown(name) => {
                 eprintln!("unknown slash command: /{name}");
                 false
@@ -1123,7 +1155,10 @@ impl LiveCli {
     }
 
     fn persist_session(&self) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-        self.runtime.session().save_to_path(&self.session.path)?;
+        let mut session = self.runtime.session().clone();
+        session.metadata = Some(derive_session_metadata(&session, &self.model));
+        session.save_to_path(&self.session.path)?;
+        auto_compact_inactive_sessions(&self.session.id)?;
         Ok(())
     }
 
@@ -1268,13 +1303,20 @@ impl LiveCli {
         session_path: Option<String>,
     ) -> Result<bool, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         let Some(session_ref) = session_path else {
-            println!("Usage: /resume <session-path>");
+            println!("Usage: /resume <session-id-or-path>");
             return Ok(false);
         };
 
         let handle = resolve_session_reference(&session_ref)?;
         let session = Session::load_from_path(&handle.path)?;
         let message_count = session.messages.len();
+        if let Some(model) = session
+            .metadata
+            .as_ref()
+            .map(|metadata| metadata.model.clone())
+        {
+            self.model = model;
+        }
         self.runtime = build_runtime(
             session,
             self.model.clone(),
@@ -1305,6 +1347,11 @@ impl LiveCli {
         Ok(())
     }
 
+    fn run_init() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+        println!("{}", init_claude_md()?);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
     fn print_diff() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         println!("{}", render_diff_report()?);
         Ok(())
@@ -1346,6 +1393,13 @@ impl LiveCli {
                 let handle = resolve_session_reference(target)?;
                 let session = Session::load_from_path(&handle.path)?;
                 let message_count = session.messages.len();
+                if let Some(model) = session
+                    .metadata
+                    .as_ref()
+                    .map(|metadata| metadata.model.clone())
+                {
+                    self.model = model;
+                }
                 self.runtime = build_runtime(
                     session,
                     self.model.clone(),
@@ -1390,8 +1444,10 @@ impl LiveCli {
 }
 
 fn sessions_dir() -> Result<PathBuf, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    let cwd = env::current_dir()?;
-    let path = cwd.join(".claude").join("sessions");
+    let home = env::var_os("HOME")
+        .map(PathBuf::from)
+        .ok_or_else(|| io::Error::new(io::ErrorKind::NotFound, "HOME is not set"))?;
+    let path = home.join(".claude").join("sessions");
     fs::create_dir_all(&path)?;
     Ok(path)
 }
@@ -1412,8 +1468,19 @@ fn generate_session_id() -> String {
 
 fn resolve_session_reference(reference: &str) -> Result<SessionHandle, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let direct = PathBuf::from(reference);
+    let expanded = if let Some(stripped) = reference.strip_prefix("~/") {
+        sessions_dir()?
+            .parent()
+            .and_then(|claude| claude.parent())
+            .map(|home| home.join(stripped))
+            .unwrap_or(direct.clone())
+    } else {
+        direct.clone()
+    };
     let path = if direct.exists() {
         direct
+    } else if expanded.exists() {
+        expanded
     } else {
         sessions_dir()?.join(format!("{reference}.json"))
     };
@@ -1443,9 +1510,11 @@ fn list_managed_sessions() -> Result<Vec<ManagedSessionSummary>, Box<dyn std::er
             .and_then(|time| time.duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH).ok())
             .map(|duration| duration.as_secs())
             .unwrap_or_default();
-        let message_count = Session::load_from_path(&path)
-            .map(|session| session.messages.len())
-            .unwrap_or_default();
+        let session = Session::load_from_path(&path).ok();
+        let derived_message_count = session.as_ref().map_or(0, |session| session.messages.len());
+        let stored = session
+            .as_ref()
+            .and_then(|session| session.metadata.as_ref());
         let id = path
             .file_stem()
             .and_then(|value| value.to_str())
@@ -1455,7 +1524,12 @@ fn list_managed_sessions() -> Result<Vec<ManagedSessionSummary>, Box<dyn std::er
             id,
             path,
             modified_epoch_secs,
-            message_count,
+            message_count: stored.map_or(derived_message_count, |metadata| {
+                metadata.message_count as usize
+            }),
+            model: stored.map(|metadata| metadata.model.clone()),
+            started_at: stored.map(|metadata| metadata.started_at.clone()),
+            last_prompt: stored.and_then(|metadata| metadata.last_prompt.clone()),
         });
     }
     sessions.sort_by(|left, right| right.modified_epoch_secs.cmp(&left.modified_epoch_secs));
@@ -1478,17 +1552,99 @@ fn render_session_list(active_session_id: &str) -> Result<String, Box<dyn std::e
         } else {
             "○ saved"
         };
+        let model = session.model.as_deref().unwrap_or("unknown");
+        let started = session.started_at.as_deref().unwrap_or("unknown");
+        let last_prompt = session.last_prompt.as_deref().map_or_else(
+            || "-".to_string(),
+            |prompt| truncate_for_summary(prompt, 36),
+        );
         lines.push(format!(
-            "  {id:<20} {marker:<10} msgs={msgs:<4} modified={modified} path={path}",
+            "  {id:<20} {marker:<10} msgs={msgs:<4} model={model:<24} started={started} modified={modified} last={last_prompt} path={path}",
             id = session.id,
             msgs = session.message_count,
+            model = model,
+            started = started,
             modified = session.modified_epoch_secs,
+            last_prompt = last_prompt,
             path = session.path.display(),
         ));
     }
     Ok(lines.join("\n"))
 }
 
+fn current_epoch_secs() -> u64 {
+    SystemTime::now()
+        .duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH)
+        .map(|duration| duration.as_secs())
+        .unwrap_or_default()
+}
+
+fn current_timestamp_rfc3339ish() -> String {
+    format!("{}Z", current_epoch_secs())
+}
+
+fn last_prompt_from_session(session: &Session) -> Option<String> {
+    session
+        .messages
+        .iter()
+        .rev()
+        .find(|message| message.role == MessageRole::User)
+        .and_then(|message| {
+            message.blocks.iter().find_map(|block| match block {
+                ContentBlock::Text { text } => Some(text.trim().to_string()),
+                _ => None,
+            })
+        })
+        .filter(|text| !text.is_empty())
+}
+
+fn derive_session_metadata(session: &Session, model: &str) -> SessionMetadata {
+    let started_at = session
+        .metadata
+        .as_ref()
+        .map_or_else(current_timestamp_rfc3339ish, |metadata| {
+            metadata.started_at.clone()
+        });
+    SessionMetadata {
+        started_at,
+        model: model.to_string(),
+        message_count: session.messages.len().try_into().unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+        last_prompt: last_prompt_from_session(session),
+    }
+}
+
+fn session_age_secs(modified_epoch_secs: u64) -> u64 {
+    current_epoch_secs().saturating_sub(modified_epoch_secs)
+}
+
+fn auto_compact_inactive_sessions(
+    active_session_id: &str,
+) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    for summary in list_managed_sessions()? {
+        if summary.id == active_session_id
+            || session_age_secs(summary.modified_epoch_secs) < OLD_SESSION_COMPACTION_AGE_SECS
+        {
+            continue;
+        }
+        let path = summary.path.clone();
+        let Ok(session) = Session::load_from_path(&path) else {
+            continue;
+        };
+        if !runtime::should_compact(&session, CompactionConfig::default()) {
+            continue;
+        }
+        let mut compacted =
+            runtime::compact_session(&session, CompactionConfig::default()).compacted_session;
+        let model = compacted.metadata.as_ref().map_or_else(
+            || DEFAULT_MODEL.to_string(),
+            |metadata| metadata.model.clone(),
+        );
+        compacted.metadata = Some(derive_session_metadata(&compacted, &model));
+        compacted.save_to_path(&path)?;
+    }
+    Ok(())
+}
+
 fn render_repl_help() -> String {
     [
         "REPL".to_string(),
@@ -1702,12 +1858,67 @@ fn render_memory_report() -> Result<String, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
 fn init_claude_md() -> Result<String, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let cwd = env::current_dir()?;
-    Ok(initialize_repo(&cwd)?.render())
+    let claude_md = cwd.join("CLAUDE.md");
+    if claude_md.exists() {
+        return Ok(format_init_report(&claude_md, false));
+    }
+
+    let content = render_init_claude_md(&cwd);
+    fs::write(&claude_md, content)?;
+    Ok(format_init_report(&claude_md, true))
 }
 
-fn run_init() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    println!("{}", init_claude_md()?);
-    Ok(())
+fn render_init_claude_md(cwd: &Path) -> String {
+    let mut lines = vec![
+        "# CLAUDE.md".to_string(),
+        String::new(),
+        "This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.".to_string(),
+        String::new(),
+    ];
+
+    let mut command_lines = Vec::new();
+    if cwd.join("rust").join("Cargo.toml").is_file() {
+        command_lines.push("- Run Rust verification from `rust/`: `cargo fmt`, `cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings`, `cargo test --workspace`".to_string());
+    } else if cwd.join("Cargo.toml").is_file() {
+        command_lines.push("- Run Rust verification from the repo root: `cargo fmt`, `cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings`, `cargo test --workspace`".to_string());
+    }
+    if cwd.join("tests").is_dir() && cwd.join("src").is_dir() {
+        command_lines.push("- `src/` and `tests/` are also present; check those surfaces before removing or renaming Python-era compatibility assets.".to_string());
+    }
+    if !command_lines.is_empty() {
+        lines.push("## Verification".to_string());
+        lines.extend(command_lines);
+        lines.push(String::new());
+    }
+
+    let mut structure_lines = Vec::new();
+    if cwd.join("rust").is_dir() {
+        structure_lines.push(
+            "- `rust/` contains the Rust workspace and the active CLI/runtime implementation."
+                .to_string(),
+        );
+    }
+    if cwd.join("src").is_dir() {
+        structure_lines.push("- `src/` contains the older Python-first workspace artifacts referenced by the repo history and tests.".to_string());
+    }
+    if cwd.join("tests").is_dir() {
+        structure_lines.push("- `tests/` exercises compatibility and porting behavior across the repository surfaces.".to_string());
+    }
+    if !structure_lines.is_empty() {
+        lines.push("## Repository shape".to_string());
+        lines.extend(structure_lines);
+        lines.push(String::new());
+    }
+
+    lines.push("## Working agreement".to_string());
+    lines.push("- Prefer small, reviewable Rust changes and keep slash-command behavior aligned between the shared command registry and the CLI entrypoints.".to_string());
+    lines.push("- Do not overwrite existing CLAUDE.md content automatically; update it intentionally when repo workflows change.".to_string());
+    lines.push(String::new());
+
+    lines.join(
+        "
+",
+    )
 }
 
 fn normalize_permission_mode(mode: &str) -> Option<&'static str> {
@@ -2266,65 +2477,34 @@ fn convert_messages(messages: &[ConversationMessage]) -> Vec<InputMessage> {
         .collect()
 }
 
-fn print_help_to(out: &mut impl Write) -> io::Result<()> {
-    writeln!(out, "rusty-claude-cli v{VERSION}")?;
-    writeln!(out)?;
-    writeln!(out, "Usage:")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--allowedTools TOOL[,TOOL...]]"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "      Start the interactive REPL")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--output-format text|json] prompt TEXT"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "      Send one prompt and exit")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--output-format text|json] TEXT"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "      Shorthand non-interactive prompt mode")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli --resume SESSION.json [/status] [/compact] [...]"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "      Inspect or maintain a saved session without entering the REPL"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli dump-manifests")?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli bootstrap-plan")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli system-prompt [--cwd PATH] [--date YYYY-MM-DD]"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli login")?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli logout")?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli init")?;
-    writeln!(out)?;
-    writeln!(out, "Flags:")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  --model MODEL              Override the active model"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  --output-format FORMAT     Non-interactive output format: text or json"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  --permission-mode MODE     Set read-only, workspace-write, or danger-full-access"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "  --allowedTools TOOLS       Restrict enabled tools (repeatable; comma-separated aliases supported)")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  --version, -V              Print version and build information locally"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out)?;
-    writeln!(out, "Interactive slash commands:")?;
-    writeln!(out, "{}", render_slash_command_help())?;
-    writeln!(out)?;
+fn print_help() {
+    println!("rusty-claude-cli v{VERSION}");
+    println!();
+    println!("Usage:");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--allowedTools TOOL[,TOOL...]]");
+    println!("      Start the interactive REPL");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--output-format text|json] prompt TEXT");
+    println!("      Send one prompt and exit");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli [--model MODEL] [--output-format text|json] TEXT");
+    println!("      Shorthand non-interactive prompt mode");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli --resume SESSION.json [/status] [/compact] [...]");
+    println!("      Inspect or maintain a saved session without entering the REPL");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli dump-manifests");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli bootstrap-plan");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli system-prompt [--cwd PATH] [--date YYYY-MM-DD]");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli login");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli logout");
+    println!();
+    println!("Flags:");
+    println!("  --model MODEL              Override the active model");
+    println!("  --output-format FORMAT     Non-interactive output format: text or json");
+    println!("  --permission-mode MODE     Set read-only, workspace-write, or danger-full-access");
+    println!("  --allowedTools TOOLS       Restrict enabled tools (repeatable; comma-separated aliases supported)");
+    println!("  --version, -V              Print version and build information locally");
+    println!();
+    println!("Interactive slash commands:");
+    println!("{}", render_slash_command_help());
+    println!();
     let resume_commands = resume_supported_slash_commands()
         .into_iter()
         .map(|spec| match spec.argument_hint {
@@ -2333,46 +2513,84 @@ fn print_help_to(out: &mut impl Write) -> io::Result<()> {
         })
         .collect::<Vec<_>>()
         .join(", ");
-    writeln!(out, "Resume-safe commands: {resume_commands}")?;
-    writeln!(out, "Examples:")?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli --model claude-opus \"summarize this repo\""
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli --output-format json prompt \"explain src/main.rs\""
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli --allowedTools read,glob \"summarize Cargo.toml\""
-    )?;
-    writeln!(
-        out,
-        "  rusty-claude-cli --resume session.json /status /diff /export notes.txt"
-    )?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli login")?;
-    writeln!(out, "  rusty-claude-cli init")?;
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn print_help() {
-    let _ = print_help_to(&mut io::stdout());
+    println!("Resume-safe commands: {resume_commands}");
+    println!("Examples:");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli --model claude-opus \"summarize this repo\"");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli --output-format json prompt \"explain src/main.rs\"");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli --allowedTools read,glob \"summarize Cargo.toml\"");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli --resume session.json /status /diff /export notes.txt");
+    println!("  rusty-claude-cli login");
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::{
-        filter_tool_specs, format_compact_report, format_cost_report, format_model_report,
-        format_model_switch_report, format_permissions_report, format_permissions_switch_report,
-        format_resume_report, format_status_report, format_tool_call_start, format_tool_result,
-        normalize_permission_mode, parse_args, parse_git_status_metadata, print_help_to,
-        render_config_report, render_memory_report, render_repl_help,
-        resume_supported_slash_commands, status_context, CliAction, CliOutputFormat, SlashCommand,
-        StatusUsage, DEFAULT_MODEL,
+        derive_session_metadata, filter_tool_specs, format_compact_report, format_cost_report,
+        format_init_report, format_model_report, format_model_switch_report,
+        format_permissions_report, format_permissions_switch_report, format_resume_report,
+        format_status_report, format_tool_call_start, format_tool_result, list_managed_sessions,
+        normalize_permission_mode, parse_args, parse_git_status_metadata, render_config_report,
+        render_init_claude_md, render_memory_report, render_repl_help,
+        resume_supported_slash_commands, sessions_dir, status_context, CliAction, CliOutputFormat,
+        SlashCommand, StatusUsage, DEFAULT_MODEL,
     };
-    use runtime::{ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, PermissionMode};
-    use std::path::PathBuf;
+    use runtime::{ContentBlock, ConversationMessage, MessageRole, PermissionMode, Session};
+    use std::fs;
+    use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn derive_session_metadata_recomputes_prompt_and_count() {
+        let mut session = Session::new();
+        session
+            .messages
+            .push(ConversationMessage::user_text("first prompt"));
+        session
+            .messages
+            .push(ConversationMessage::assistant(vec![ContentBlock::Text {
+                text: "reply".to_string(),
+            }]));
+        let metadata = derive_session_metadata(&session, "claude-test");
+        assert_eq!(metadata.model, "claude-test");
+        assert_eq!(metadata.message_count, 2);
+        assert_eq!(metadata.last_prompt.as_deref(), Some("first prompt"));
+        assert!(metadata.started_at.ends_with('Z'));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn managed_sessions_use_home_directory_and_list_metadata() {
+        let temp =
+            std::env::temp_dir().join(format!("rusty-claude-cli-home-{}", std::process::id()));
+        let _ = fs::remove_dir_all(&temp);
+        fs::create_dir_all(&temp).expect("temp home should exist");
+        let previous_home = std::env::var_os("HOME");
+        std::env::set_var("HOME", &temp);
+
+        let dir = sessions_dir().expect("sessions dir");
+        assert_eq!(dir, temp.join(".claude").join("sessions"));
+
+        let mut session = Session::new();
+        session
+            .messages
+            .push(ConversationMessage::user_text("persist me"));
+        session.metadata = Some(derive_session_metadata(&session, "claude-home"));
+        let file = dir.join("session-test.json");
+        session.save_to_path(&file).expect("session save");
+
+        let listed = list_managed_sessions().expect("session list");
+        let found = listed
+            .into_iter()
+            .find(|entry| entry.id == "session-test")
+            .expect("saved session should be listed");
+        assert_eq!(found.message_count, 1);
+        assert_eq!(found.model.as_deref(), Some("claude-home"));
+        assert_eq!(found.last_prompt.as_deref(), Some("persist me"));
+
+        fs::remove_file(file).ok();
+        if let Some(previous_home) = previous_home {
+            std::env::set_var("HOME", previous_home);
+        }
+        fs::remove_dir_all(temp).ok();
+    }
 
     #[test]
     fn defaults_to_repl_when_no_args() {
@@ -2508,10 +2726,6 @@ mod tests {
             parse_args(&["logout".to_string()]).expect("logout should parse"),
             CliAction::Logout
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            parse_args(&["init".to_string()]).expect("init should parse"),
-            CliAction::Init
-        );
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -2583,7 +2797,8 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(help.contains("/permissions [read-only|workspace-write|danger-full-access]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/clear [--confirm]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/cost"));
-        assert!(help.contains("/resume <session-path>"));
+        assert!(help.contains("/resume <session-id-or-path>"));
+        assert!(help.contains("/sessions"));
         assert!(help.contains("/config [env|hooks|model]"));
         assert!(help.contains("/memory"));
         assert!(help.contains("/init"));
@@ -2666,11 +2881,12 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn init_help_mentions_direct_subcommand() {
-        let mut help = Vec::new();
-        print_help_to(&mut help).expect("help should render");
-        let help = String::from_utf8(help).expect("help should be utf8");
-        assert!(help.contains("rusty-claude-cli init"));
+    fn init_report_uses_structured_output() {
+        let created = format_init_report(Path::new("/tmp/CLAUDE.md"), true);
+        assert!(created.contains("Init"));
+        assert!(created.contains("Result           created"));
+        let skipped = format_init_report(Path::new("/tmp/CLAUDE.md"), false);
+        assert!(skipped.contains("skipped (already exists)"));
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -2774,7 +2990,7 @@ mod tests {
     fn status_context_reads_real_workspace_metadata() {
         let context = status_context(None).expect("status context should load");
         assert!(context.cwd.is_absolute());
-        assert_eq!(context.discovered_config_files, 5);
+        assert!(context.discovered_config_files >= 3);
         assert!(context.loaded_config_files <= context.discovered_config_files);
     }
 
@@ -2832,7 +3048,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn init_template_mentions_detected_rust_workspace() {
-        let rendered = crate::init::render_init_claude_md(std::path::Path::new("."));
+        let rendered = render_init_claude_md(Path::new("."));
         assert!(rendered.contains("# CLAUDE.md"));
         assert!(rendered.contains("cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings"));
     }