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What is IST?

Integrated Session Tools (IST) is a toolkit that supercharges your AI coding sessions with Claude Code or Cursor.

The Problem​

When working with AI assistants on coding tasks:

  • Sessions are isolated - no communication between multiple AI instances
  • Context is lost when sessions restart
  • No consistent methodology for AI-assisted development
  • Managing multiple AI workers is chaotic

The Solution​

IST provides:

ToolWhat it does
Session LoggingPersistent logs across session restarts
Inter-session MessagingAI agents can communicate with each other
ProfilesPre-configured behaviors (MWD, TDA patterns)
Session ManagementStart, monitor, and coordinate multiple sessions

Key Concepts​

MWD (Microwise Development)​

A methodology optimized for AI-assisted development:

  • Micro commits (small, focused changes)
  • Clear task boundaries
  • Incremental progress tracking

TDA (Top-Down Agent)​

A pattern for coordinating multiple AI agents:

  • Manager: Delegates tasks, monitors progress
  • Worker: Executes specific tasks autonomously

Quick Example​

# Install everything with one command
npx @anthropic-ist/setup install

# Start a session with MWD methodology
ilogsession start my-project -p mwd

# Or use Manager/Worker pattern
ilogsession start mgr -p tda-manager
ilogsession start worker1 -p tda-worker

Next Steps​