# CLI Architecture Refactoring Implementation Plan

## Overview

This plan addresses the refactoring of mem8's monolithic CLI architecture, specifically the 1,166-line `mem8/cli_typer.py` file that violates single responsibility principles and contains significant code duplication. The goal is to create a modular, maintainable CLI structure while preserving 100% backwards compatibility and existing functionality.

## Current State Analysis

### Primary Issues Identified
- **Monolithic Structure**: `mem8/cli_typer.py` at 1,166 lines exceeds 800-line threshold by 45%
- **Single Responsibility Violations**: State management, CLI commands, template handling, and action execution mixed in one file
- **Code Duplication**: Five nearly identical find commands (lines 674-787) with repeated parameter definitions
- **Technical Debt**: Legacy CLI (`mem8/legacy/cli_click_legacy.py`, 1,035 lines) is completely deprecated but not removed

### Key Discoveries
- **Legacy CLI Status**: Completely safe to remove - even redirects to Typer in its own main() function
- **Template System**: Moderately coupled but has clear extraction boundaries to `mem8/core/templates.py`
- **Testing Infrastructure**: Comprehensive test suite with semantic versioning and automated releases requiring strict backwards compatibility
- **Architecture Quality**: Clean core module dependencies with no circular imports, enabling safe incremental refactoring

## Desired End State

After implementation, the CLI will have:

1. **Modular Structure**: Main CLI file reduced from 1,166 to ~150 lines
2. **Clean Separation**: Commands, state, types, and utilities in dedicated modules
3. **Zero Breaking Changes**: All existing CLI behavior preserved exactly
4. **Improved Maintainability**: Single responsibility modules with clear interfaces
5. **Enhanced Testability**: Isolated components with focused test coverage

### Success Verification
- All existing CLI tests pass: `make test`
- CLI help output identical: `mem8 --help` comparison
- Package builds successfully: `uv build && uv tool install --editable .`
- Legacy code removed: 2,200+ lines of technical debt eliminated

## What We're NOT Doing

- **No CLI interface changes**: Command signatures, parameters, and behavior remain identical
- **No new features**: This is purely architectural refactoring  
- **No template system overhaul**: Extract to separate module but preserve existing behavior
- **No breaking changes**: Maintain semantic versioning compatibility (currently v2.2.1 Beta)
- **No complete rewrite**: Incremental extraction preserving working functionality

## Implementation Approach

**Strategy**: Incremental refactoring with immediate value delivery
- Extract components in logical dependency order
- Test each phase independently before proceeding
- Use feature branch with proper git workflow
- Maintain rollback capability at each step

## Git Workflow Setup

Before starting any implementation work:

```bash
# Create and switch to feature branch
git checkout -b refactor/cli-architecture
git push -u origin refactor/cli-architecture

# Verify clean starting point
git status  # Should show branch: refactor/cli-architecture
```

All implementation work will be done on this feature branch and merged back to main via PR.

---

## Phase 1: Foundation Setup and Legacy Cleanup

### Overview
Establish CLI package structure and remove deprecated legacy code. This phase provides immediate value by eliminating 1,035 lines of technical debt and creating the foundation for modular architecture.

### Changes Required

#### 1. Remove Legacy Code
**Files to Delete**:
- `mem8/legacy/cli_click_legacy.py` (1,035 lines)
- `mem8/legacy/README.md`
- `mem8/legacy/` directory (if empty)

**Rationale**: Research confirmed legacy CLI is completely deprecated and even redirects to Typer implementation.

#### 2. Create CLI Package Structure
**File**: `mem8/cli/__init__.py`
**Changes**: Create new CLI package with initial exports

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
mem8 CLI package - Modular command-line interface.
"""

from .main import typer_app

__all__ = ["typer_app"]
```

#### 3. Extract Type Definitions  
**File**: `mem8/cli/types.py`
**Changes**: Move all enum classes from `cli_typer.py:38-96`

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Type definitions for mem8 CLI.
"""

from enum import Enum
from typing import Union

class ShellType(str, Enum):
    BASH = "bash"
    ZSH = "zsh"
    FISH = "fish" 
    POWERSHELL = "powershell"

# ... move all 8 enum classes from cli_typer.py lines 38-96
```

#### 4. Consolidate Utility Functions
**File**: `mem8/cli/utils.py`
**Changes**: Move UTF-8 setup and console creation

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Shared CLI utilities.
"""

import os
import sys
from rich.console import Console

def setup_utf8_encoding():
    """Setup UTF-8 encoding for Windows compatibility."""
    # Consolidated from cli.py:16-36 and legacy CLI
    os.environ['PYTHONUTF8'] = '1'
    os.environ['PYTHONIOENCODING'] = 'utf-8'
    
    if hasattr(sys.stdout, 'reconfigure'):
        try:
            sys.stdout.reconfigure(encoding='utf-8', errors='replace')
            sys.stderr.reconfigure(encoding='utf-8', errors='replace')
        except Exception:
            pass
    
    try:
        import colorama
        colorama.init(autoreset=True)
    except ImportError:
        pass

def get_console() -> Console:
    """Get configured Rich console instance."""
    return Console(
        force_terminal=True,
        legacy_windows=None
    )
```

#### 5. Update Main CLI File
**File**: `mem8/cli/main.py`
**Changes**: Create new main file with reduced content from `cli_typer.py`

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Main Typer-based CLI implementation for mem8.
Modular architecture with separated concerns.
"""

import typer
from .types import ShellType, TemplateType, SearchMethod  # Updated imports
from .utils import get_console  # Updated imports
# ... existing imports from core modules remain the same
```

#### 6. Update Entry Point
**File**: `mem8/cli.py`
**Changes**: Update import path to use new CLI package

```python
def main():
    """Entry point for the CLI using Typer."""
    setup_utf8_encoding()
    
    # Updated import path
    from .cli.main import typer_app
    typer_app()
```

### Success Criteria

#### Automated Verification
- [ ] All tests pass: `make test`
- [ ] Package builds successfully: `uv build`
- [ ] CLI entry point works: `mem8 --version`
- [ ] No import errors: `python -c "import mem8.cli"`
- [ ] Type checking passes: `mypy mem8/cli/ --ignore-missing-imports`

#### Manual Verification  
- [ ] All commands display identical help output
- [ ] CLI functionality unchanged from user perspective
- [ ] No regression in command execution time
- [ ] All subcommands accessible: `mem8 find --help`, `mem8 team --help`

---

## Phase 2: Extract State Management and Actions

### Overview
Extract the complex AppState class and action execution logic into dedicated modules. This separates business logic from CLI interface concerns and provides better testability.

### Changes Required

#### 1. Extract State Management
**File**: `mem8/cli/state.py` 
**Changes**: Move AppState class and dependency injection helpers

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Application state management for mem8 CLI.
"""

from typing import Optional
from pathlib import Path

from ..core.config import Config
from ..core.memory import MemoryManager
from ..core.sync import SyncManager
from ..core.intelligent_query import IntelligentQueryEngine
from ..core.thought_actions import ThoughtActionEngine
from ..core.utils import setup_logging

class AppState:
    """Centralized application state with lazy initialization."""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self._config = None
        self._memory_manager = None
        self._sync_manager = None
        self._query_engine = None
        self._action_engine = None
        self._initialized = False
        self._verbose = False
        self._config_dir = None
    
    # Move entire AppState class from cli_typer.py:99-158

# Move all dependency injection helpers from lines 164-197
def get_memory_manager() -> MemoryManager:
    """Get memory manager instance."""
    return app_state.memory_manager

# ... all other DI helpers
```

#### 2. Extract Action Execution Logic
**File**: `mem8/cli/actions.py`
**Changes**: Move action execution and preview functions

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
CLI action execution handlers.
"""

import typer
from typing import List
from pathlib import Path
from rich.console import Console
from rich.table import Table

def execute_action(action: str, results: list, force: bool, verbose: bool, console: Console):
    """Execute action on found thoughts."""
    # Move _execute_action from cli_typer.py:501-537
    
def preview_action(action: str, results: list, console: Console):
    """Preview what action would do without executing."""
    # Move _preview_action from cli_typer.py:540-560
```

#### 3. Update Main CLI File
**File**: `mem8/cli/main.py`
**Changes**: Update imports and remove extracted code

```python
# Updated imports
from .state import get_state, set_app_state
from .actions import execute_action, preview_action
```

### Success Criteria

#### Automated Verification
- [ ] All tests pass: `make test`
- [ ] State management tests pass: `python -m pytest tests/test_ai_mem_cli.py::test_status -v`
- [ ] No circular imports: `python -c "from mem8.cli.state import AppState"`
- [ ] Action tests pass: `python -m pytest tests/test_ai_mem_cli.py -k "action" -v`

#### Manual Verification
- [ ] Status command shows identical output
- [ ] Find commands with actions work correctly  
- [ ] Dry-run previews function as expected
- [ ] Error handling preserved in all action types

---

## Phase 3: Extract Template Management

### Overview
Extract template installation and management logic to a dedicated core module. This addresses the template system coupling identified in research while preserving existing init command behavior.

### Changes Required

#### 1. Create Template Management Module
**File**: `mem8/core/templates.py`
**Changes**: Consolidate template functionality from multiple locations

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Template management for mem8 workspaces.
"""

from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any
import shutil
from importlib import resources

try:
    from cookiecutter.main import cookiecutter
except ImportError:
    cookiecutter = None

class TemplateManager:
    """Centralized template installation and management."""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self._template_base = None
    
    def resolve_template_path(self, template_name: str) -> Path:
        """Resolve template path with development fallback."""
        # Move logic from cli_typer.py:948-953
        
    def install_templates(self, template_type: str, force: bool, verbose: bool) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Install cookiecutter templates to workspace."""
        # Move _install_templates from cli_typer.py:942-995
        
    def check_conflicts(self, workspace_dir: Path, templates: List[str]) -> List[str]:
        """Check for existing files that would be overwritten."""
        # Move _check_conflicts from cli_typer.py:997-1007
        
    def backup_shared_thoughts(self, workspace_dir: Path) -> Optional[Path]:
        """Backup existing thoughts/shared directory."""
        # Move _backup_shared_thoughts from cli_typer.py:1010-1022
        
    def restore_shared_thoughts(self, workspace_dir: Path, backup_dir: Path) -> None:
        """Restore backed up thoughts/shared directory."""
        # Move _restore_shared_thoughts from cli_typer.py:1025-1033
```

#### 2. Extract Init Command
**File**: `mem8/cli/commands/init.py`
**Changes**: Move init command with template integration

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Workspace initialization command.
"""

import typer
from typing import Optional
from pathlib import Path
from rich.console import Console

from ..state import set_app_state
from ...core.templates import TemplateManager
from ...core.smart_setup import (
    detect_project_context, generate_smart_config, setup_minimal_structure,
    launch_web_ui, show_setup_instructions
)

def create_init_command(console: Console) -> typer.Typer:
    """Create init command with template management."""
    
    @typer_app.command()
    def init(
        template: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--template", "-t", help="Template type"),
        # ... all existing parameters from cli_typer.py:795-815
    ):
        """Initialize mem8 workspace with intelligent defaults."""
        # Move entire init function from cli_typer.py:816-940
        # Update to use TemplateManager instead of inline functions
        
        template_manager = TemplateManager()
        # Replace _install_templates calls with template_manager.install_templates
        
    return init
```

#### 3. Update Main CLI Registration
**File**: `mem8/cli/main.py`
**Changes**: Import and register init command

```python
from .commands.init import create_init_command

# In app setup:
init_command = create_init_command(console)
typer_app.add_typer(init_command, name="init")
```

### Success Criteria

#### Automated Verification
- [ ] Template tests pass: `python -m pytest tests/test_init_data_preservation.py -v`
- [ ] Init command builds: `mem8 init --help` 
- [ ] Template verification works: `python -c "from mem8.core.templates import TemplateManager; tm = TemplateManager()"`
- [ ] Cookiecutter integration: Test template installation in temp directory

#### Manual Verification
- [ ] Init command with templates works identically to before
- [ ] Data preservation behavior unchanged
- [ ] Template auto-detection functions correctly
- [ ] Backup/restore functionality preserved

---

## Phase 4: Extract Find Commands and Subcommand Groups

### Overview  
Extract the duplicated find command logic and organize subcommand groups into dedicated modules. This addresses the highest source of code duplication in the current implementation.

### Changes Required

#### 1. Extract Find Commands
**File**: `mem8/cli/commands/find.py`
**Changes**: Consolidate all find command logic and eliminate duplication

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Find commands for thought discovery and management.
"""

import typer
from typing import Optional
from pathlib import Path

from ..types import ActionType
from ..state import get_state
from ..actions import execute_action, preview_action

def create_find_command_factory(filter_type: str, filter_value: str = None):
    """Factory to create find commands with shared logic."""
    
    def find_command(
        keywords: Optional[str] = typer.Argument(None, help="Keywords to search for"),
        limit: int = typer.Option(20, "--limit", help="Maximum results"),
        action: Optional[ActionType] = typer.Option(None, "--action", help="Action to perform"),
        dry_run: bool = typer.Option(False, "--dry-run", help="Preview without executing"),
        force: bool = typer.Option(False, "--force", help="Skip confirmations"),
        verbose: bool = typer.Option(False, "--verbose", "-v", help="Enable verbose output")
    ):
        """Shared find command implementation."""
        # Move _find_thoughts_new from cli_typer.py:571-672
        # Eliminate parameter duplication across 5 commands
        
    return find_command

# Create find app and register all commands
find_app = typer.Typer(name="find", help="Find thoughts by category and keywords")

find_app.command("all")(create_find_command_factory("all"))
find_app.command("plans")(create_find_command_factory("type", "plan"))  
find_app.command("research")(create_find_command_factory("type", "research"))
find_app.command("shared")(create_find_command_factory("scope", "shared"))
find_app.command("completed")(create_find_command_factory("status", "completed"))
```

#### 2. Extract Team Commands  
**File**: `mem8/cli/commands/team.py`
**Changes**: Move team subcommand group

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Team collaboration commands (experimental).
"""

import typer
from typing import Optional

team_app = typer.Typer(name="team", help="Experimental team collaboration commands")

@team_app.command()
def create(name: str = typer.Option(..., "--name", help="Team name")):
    """Create a new team (experimental)."""
    # Move from cli_typer.py:1084-1098

@team_app.command() 
def list(verbose: bool = typer.Option(False, "--verbose", "-v")):
    """List available teams (experimental)."""
    # Move from cli_typer.py:1101-1109

@team_app.command()
def join(team_name: str = typer.Argument(..., help="Team name")):
    """Join existing team (experimental).""" 
    # Move from cli_typer.py:1112-1121
```

#### 3. Extract Deploy Commands
**File**: `mem8/cli/commands/deploy.py`  
**Changes**: Move deployment subcommand group

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Deployment commands (experimental).
"""

import typer
from typing import Optional

from ..types import DeployEnvironment

deploy_app = typer.Typer(name="deploy", help="Experimental deployment commands")

@deploy_app.command()
def kubernetes(
    env: DeployEnvironment = typer.Option(DeployEnvironment.LOCAL, "--env"),
    domain: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--domain"),
    replicas: int = typer.Option(2, "--replicas")
):
    """Deploy to Kubernetes cluster (experimental)."""
    # Move from cli_typer.py:1128-1146

@deploy_app.command()  
def local(port: int = typer.Option(8000, "--port")):
    """Start local development server (experimental)."""
    # Move from cli_typer.py:1149-1158
```

#### 4. Update Main CLI Registration
**File**: `mem8/cli/main.py`
**Changes**: Register all subcommand groups

```python
from .commands.find import find_app
from .commands.team import team_app  
from .commands.deploy import deploy_app

# Register subcommand groups
typer_app.add_typer(find_app, name="find")
typer_app.add_typer(team_app, name="team")
typer_app.add_typer(deploy_app, name="deploy")
```

### Success Criteria

#### Automated Verification
- [ ] All find commands work: `mem8 find all`, `mem8 find plans`, `mem8 find research`
- [ ] Subcommand help displays: `mem8 find --help`, `mem8 team --help`
- [ ] Action execution preserved: `mem8 find all --action delete --dry-run`
- [ ] Parameter validation works: Test invalid options return proper errors

#### Manual Verification
- [ ] Find command output identical to before refactoring
- [ ] All keyword search functionality preserved
- [ ] Dry-run and force flags function correctly  
- [ ] Team and deploy placeholders work as expected

---

## Phase 5: Final Cleanup and Optimization

### Overview
Complete the refactoring by extracting remaining utility functions and optimizing the main CLI file structure. This phase achieves the target of reducing the main CLI file to ~150 lines.

### Changes Required

#### 1. Extract Completion Logic
**File**: `mem8/cli/completion.py`
**Changes**: Move auto-completion functionality

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
CLI auto-completion logic.
"""

from typing import List

def complete_thought_queries(incomplete: str) -> List[str]:
    """Provide intelligent completion for thought queries."""
    # Move complete_thought_queries from cli_typer.py:456-492
```

#### 2. Extract Core Commands  
**File**: `mem8/cli/commands/core.py`
**Changes**: Move status, doctor, dashboard, search, sync commands

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Core CLI commands for mem8.
"""

import typer
from rich.console import Console

def create_core_commands(console: Console) -> List[typer.Typer]:
    """Create all core command functions."""
    
    @typer_app.command()
    def status(detailed: bool = False, verbose: bool = False):
        """Show mem8 workspace status."""
        # Move from cli_typer.py:224-279
        
    @typer_app.command() 
    def doctor(auto_fix: bool = False, verbose: bool = False):
        """Diagnose and fix workspace issues."""
        # Move from cli_typer.py:282-329
        
    @typer_app.command()
    def dashboard():
        """Launch mem8 web dashboard."""
        # Move from cli_typer.py:332-345
        
    @typer_app.command()
    def search(query: str, limit: int = 10, web: bool = False, verbose: bool = False):
        """Search through AI memory and thoughts."""
        # Move from cli_typer.py:348-450
        
    @typer_app.command()
    def sync(direction: str = "both", dry_run: bool = False, verbose: bool = False):
        """Synchronize local and shared memory."""
        # Move from cli_typer.py:1036-1073
    
    return [status, doctor, dashboard, search, sync]
```

#### 3. Final Main CLI File
**File**: `mem8/cli/main.py`  
**Changes**: Reduce to minimal app definition and registration

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Main Typer application for mem8 CLI.
Minimal orchestration file with command registration.
"""

import typer
from typing import Annotated

from . import __version__  
from .utils import get_console
from .commands.core import create_core_commands
from .commands.find import find_app
from .commands.team import team_app
from .commands.deploy import deploy_app
from .commands.init import create_init_command

# Create console and main app
console = get_console()
typer_app = typer.Typer(
    name="mem8",
    help="Memory management CLI for team collaboration",
    add_completion=False,
    rich_markup_mode="rich"
)

def version_callback(value: bool):
    if value:
        console.print(f"mem8 version {__version__}")
        raise typer.Exit()

@typer_app.callback()  
def main(
    version: bool = typer.Option(
        None, "--version", "-V",
        callback=version_callback, 
        is_eager=True,
        help="Show version and exit"
    )
):
    """Memory management CLI for team collaboration."""
    pass

# Register all commands and subcommand groups
core_commands = create_core_commands(console)
init_command = create_init_command(console)

typer_app.add_typer(find_app, name="find")
typer_app.add_typer(team_app, name="team") 
typer_app.add_typer(deploy_app, name="deploy")

# Enable completion
typer_app.add_completion = True
```

#### 4. Update Package Exports
**File**: `mem8/cli/__init__.py`
**Changes**: Update exports for new structure

```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
mem8 CLI package - Modular command-line interface.
"""

from .main import typer_app
from .types import *
from .state import AppState

__all__ = ["typer_app", "AppState"]
```

### Success Criteria

#### Automated Verification  
- [ ] Full test suite passes: `make test`
- [ ] Package builds and installs: `uv build && uv tool install --editable .`
- [ ] All commands functional: Test each command independently
- [ ] No missing imports: `python -c "from mem8.cli import typer_app"`
- [ ] Line count target: `wc -l mem8/cli/main.py` should be ~150 lines

#### Manual Verification
- [ ] Complete CLI functionality preserved 
- [ ] Help output identical to original implementation
- [ ] Performance unchanged or improved
- [ ] All edge cases and error handling preserved

---

## Testing Strategy

### Automated Test Coverage

#### Existing Tests (Must Pass)
- **CLI Integration Tests**: `tests/test_ai_mem_cli.py` (17 test methods)  
- **Data Preservation Tests**: `tests/test_init_data_preservation.py` (8 test methods)
- **Template Tests**: Verify cookiecutter integration works

#### New Tests to Add
- **Module Import Tests**: Verify all new modules import correctly
- **State Management Tests**: Test AppState in isolation  
- **Command Registration Tests**: Ensure all commands registered properly
- **Template Manager Tests**: Test new template management class

#### Regression Testing
```bash
# Before each phase
git checkout refactor/cli-architecture
mem8 --help > before_help.txt
mem8 status --detailed > before_status.txt

# After each phase  
mem8 --help > after_help.txt
mem8 status --detailed > after_status.txt
diff before_help.txt after_help.txt  # Should be empty
diff before_status.txt after_status.txt  # Should be empty
```

### Integration Tests

#### End-to-End Scenarios
1. **Full Workspace Setup**: `mem8 init --template full` in clean directory
2. **Search Functionality**: `mem8 search "test query"` with various options  
3. **Find Commands**: All find subcommands with actions and dry-run
4. **Status and Doctor**: Workspace health checking functionality
5. **Template Preservation**: Data backup/restore during init operations

### Manual Testing Steps

1. **Install Development Version**:
   ```bash
   uv tool install --editable .
   mem8 --version  # Verify installation
   ```

2. **Test Core Workflow**:
   ```bash
   mkdir test-workspace && cd test-workspace
   mem8 init --template full --force
   mem8 status --detailed
   mem8 search "test"  
   mem8 find all --limit 5
   ```

3. **Test All Commands**:  
   ```bash
   mem8 --help                    # All commands listed
   mem8 find --help               # Subcommands work  
   mem8 team --help               # Experimental commands
   mem8 doctor --auto-fix         # Diagnostic features
   ```

4. **Test Error Conditions**:
   ```bash
   mem8 init  # In existing workspace (should handle gracefully)
   mem8 search  # Missing required argument  
   mem8 find invalid-type  # Invalid subcommand
   ```

## Performance Considerations

### Import Performance
- **Lazy Imports**: Move heavy imports (cookiecutter) to function level where possible
- **Module Organization**: Reduce startup time by avoiding unnecessary imports in main CLI file  
- **Dependency Loading**: State management with lazy initialization should improve startup time

### Memory Usage  
- **Singleton Pattern**: AppState ensures single instance of heavy objects (MemoryManager, etc.)
- **Module Separation**: Unused command groups won't be loaded until accessed

### CLI Responsiveness
- **Help Generation**: Typer's automatic help should be faster with smaller modules
- **Error Handling**: Dedicated error modules should improve exception handling performance

## Migration Notes

### Development Workflow During Refactoring

1. **Branch Strategy**: All work on `refactor/cli-architecture` branch
2. **Incremental Testing**: Test each phase before proceeding to next
3. **Rollback Plan**: Each phase can be reverted independently if issues arise
4. **Integration Points**: Validate imports and dependencies after each extraction

### Deployment Considerations

- **Package Structure**: Changes are internal only, no impact on installation
- **Entry Points**: `mem8` command continues to work identically
- **Backwards Compatibility**: CLI interface completely unchanged
- **Configuration**: No impact on existing user configurations or workspaces

### Risk Mitigation

- **Incremental Approach**: Small changes reduce risk of breaking functionality  
- **Comprehensive Testing**: Automated and manual testing catches regressions early
- **Import Path Management**: Careful management of relative imports prevents circular dependencies
- **State Management**: Centralized AppState prevents duplicate initialization issues

## References

- **Original Research**: `thoughts/shared/research/2025-09-02_CLI-architecture-redundancy-analysis.md`
- **Current Implementation**: `mem8/cli_typer.py:1-1166`
- **Test Coverage**: `tests/test_ai_mem_cli.py`, `tests/test_init_data_preservation.py`
- **Package Configuration**: `pyproject.toml:38-39` (entry point definition)
- **Semantic Versioning**: `.github/workflows/release.yml:1-63` (automated release process)