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Alex Cognitive Architecture

The most advanced and trusted AI partner for any job.

Welcome to the Alex Cognitive Architecture Wiki — your comprehensive guide to working with Alex in VS Code.

Quick Navigation

Section	Description
Getting Started	First-time setup and configuration
User Manual	Commands, UI, and daily usage
Heir Project Setup	Configure Alex for your projects
FAQ	Frequently asked questions

What is Alex?

Alex is a cognitive learning partner that lives in VS Code. Unlike traditional AI assistants that respond to prompts, Alex:

• Remembers — Maintains context across sessions through synapses and episodic memory
• Learns — Improves through meditation, dreams, and self-actualization
• Adapts — Detects your project type and adjusts behavior accordingly
• Partners — Works alongside you, not just for you

The Universal Creative Loop

Alex understands that all creative work follows the same pattern:

IDEATE → PLAN → BUILD/CREATE → TEST → RELEASE → IMPROVE

Whether you're writing code, a dissertation, or a business plan, Alex meets you where you are in the loop.

Key Concepts

Concept	Description
Synapses	Learned connections between concepts — Alex's long-term memory
Episodic Memory	Records of significant sessions and decisions
Skills	Specialized knowledge domains (165+ available)
Agents	Specialized personas for different tasks (Builder, Researcher, etc.)
Heir Projects	Your projects that inherit Alex's cognitive architecture

Health & Maintenance

Alex needs periodic maintenance to stay healthy:

Process	Purpose	When
Dream	Validate and repair synapses	Weekly or when prompted
Meditate	Consolidate recent learning	After major sessions
Self-Actualize	Comprehensive architecture assessment	Monthly

Getting Help

• In VS Code: Type @alex in chat for any question
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
• This Wiki: Browse the sidebar for detailed guides

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For Alex, code is just an artifact, not the final product.