init: vault structure, rules, boot prompt, memory

- Folders: 000-admin_shit, 00-inbox, 01-logs, 02-notes, 03-archive, 04-models, 05-handoffs, files, tpl
- Vault-Rules.md: YAML frontmatter rules, tag schema, status lifecycle, file naming
- model-boot.md: startup prompt for any model entering the vault
- model-memory.md: persistent memory file between sessions
- .gitignore: exclude .obsidian personal config

.gitignore

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+# Add .obsidian to gitignore so personal config stays local
+.obsidian/

04-models/Vault-Rules.md

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+---
+title: "Vault Rules"
+status: "active"
+folder: "04-models"
+model_owner: "none"
+tags: [rules, model]
+created: "2026-07-28"
+updated: "2026-07-28"
+---
+
+# Vault Rules
+
+Every model using this vault must follow these rules. No exceptions.
+
+## 1. Always Use YAML Frontmatter
+
+Every `.md` file starts with:
+
+```yaml
+---
+title: "short desc"
+status: "draft" | "active" | "archive"
+folder: "04-models"
+tags: [tag1, tag2]
+created: "YYYY-MM-DD"
+updated: "YYYY-MM-DD"
+---
+```
+
+`folder` must match the physical folder this file lives in.
+`updated` gets bumped on every edit.
+
+## 2. Tags
+
+Use whatever tags make sense, but always include the folder number:
+
+| Folder | Required Tag |
+|---|---|
+| `00-inbox` | `#00-inbox` |
+| `01-logs` | `#01-logs` |
+| `02-notes` | `#02-notes` |
+| `03-archive` | `#03-archive` |
+| `04-models` | `#04-models` |
+| `05-handoffs` | `#05-handoffs` |
+
+Plus any descriptive tags: `#research`, `#prompt`, `#memory`, `#handoff`, etc.
+
+## 3. Status Lifecycle
+
+```
+draft -> active -> archive
+```
+
+- Never delete a file. Move to `03-archive` and set `status: "archive"`.
+- `00-inbox` items should eventually move to `02-notes` or `04-models`.
+- `01-logs` stay forever (don't archive logs).
+
+## 4. Linking
+
+- Use `[[filename]]` . Example: `[[Vault-Rules]]`
+- Handoffs in `05-handoffs` must link their source in `04-models`.
+- Cross-folder links are fine.
+
+## 5. Folder Purposes
+
+| Folder | What Goes There |
+|---|---|
+| `000-admin_shit` | Admin notes, config. User folder — models read-only. |
+| `00-inbox` | Raw dumps, new ideas, unorganized stuff |
+| `01-logs` | Session logs, daily notes, timestamps |
+| `02-notes` | Research notes, findings, reference material |
+| `03-archive` | Done / superseded files |
+| `04-models` | Model behavior docs, prompts, memory files |
+| `05-handoffs` | Handoff docs between models or sessions |
+| `files` | Attachments, images, PDFs |
+| `tpl` | Templates for new documents |
+
+## 6. File Naming
+
+- `Descriptive-Title.md` (words separated with `-`)
+- No spaces, no special chars.
+- Handoffs: `handoff-<source>-<dest>.md`
+
+## 7. Model Prompt (boot this on start)
+
+When a model starts, it should read these files first:
+- `00-inbox/` — anything new to process
+- `04-models/Vault-Rules.md` — this file
+- `04-models/model-memory.md` — persistent memory
+
+Then it can create / edit files as needed.
+
+## 8. Git
+
+Repo is at `git@github.com:stateofshit/shit_in_a_vault.git`.
+Models should commit and push after significant changes.

04-models/model-boot.md

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+---
+title: "Model Boot Prompt"
+status: "active"
+folder: "04-models"
+tags: [rules, model, prompt]
+created: "2026-07-28"
+updated: "2026-07-28"
+---
+
+# Model Boot Prompt
+
+Paste this into any model before it touches the vault:
+
+---
+
+You are working in an Obsidian vault at `/home/user/02-repos/shit_in_a_vault/`.
+
+## On Startup
+
+1. Read `04-models/Vault-Rules.md` — the vault rules.
+2. Read `04-models/model-memory.md` — persistent memory.
+3. Scan `00-inbox/` for unprocessed items.
+4. Scan `01-logs/` for recent session context.
+
+## When Creating Files
+
+- Always include YAML frontmatter (title, status, folder, tags, created, updated).
+- File goes in the folder matching its `folder:` field.
+- Use `-` not spaces in filenames.
+- Tag with folder number (`#04-models`) + any descriptive tags.
+
+## When Editing Files
+
+- Bump `updated:` in frontmatter.
+- Don't delete anything. Move to `03-archive` and set `status: archive` instead.
+- Link other docs with `[[filename]]`.
+
+## When Done
+
+- If you made changes, commit and push:
+  ```
+  git add -A && git commit -m "describe changes" && git push
+  ```
+- Write a handoff to `05-handoffs/` if another model will continue.
+- Move processed inbox items to the right folder (status `active`).
+
+## Folder Map
+
+| Folder | What's in it |
+|---|---|
+| `000-admin_shit` | User stuff — do not touch |
+| `00-inbox` | Incoming for you to process |
+| `01-logs` | Session logs |
+| `02-notes` | Research notes |
+| `03-archive` | Dead files |
+| `04-models` | Rules, memory, model docs |
+| `05-handoffs` | Pass to next model |
+| `files` | Attachments |
+| `tpl` | Templates |
+---

04-models/model-memory.md

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+---
+title: "Model Memory"
+status: "active"
+folder: "04-models"
+tags: [memory, model]
+created: "2026-07-28"
+updated: "2026-07-28"
+---
+
+# Persistent Model Memory
+
+This file persists between sessions. Models should read on boot and update before handoff.
+
+## Current State
+
+- Vault initialized: 2026-07-28
+- Git remote: `git@github.com:stateofshit/shit_in_a_vault.git`
+- User: `stateofshit`
+- Server: openwebui
+
+## Active Projects
+
+_(add active projects here)_
+
+## Recent Handoffs
+
+_(link recent handoff docs here)_
+
+## Notes
+
+_(anything models need to remember about the user, context, or ongoing work)_

README.md

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+# shit_in_a_vault
+
+Obsidian vault for openwebui models + research.
+
+## Folders
+
+| Folder | Purpose |
+|---|---|
+| `000-admin_shit/` | User admin — models read-only |
+| `00-inbox/` | Raw dumps, new stuff |
+| `01-logs/` | Session logs |
+| `02-notes/` | Research notes |
+| `03-archive/` | Dead/superseded |
+| `04-models/` | Rules, memory, boot prompt |
+| `05-handoffs/` | Model handoffs |
+| `files/` | Attachments |
+| `tpl/` | Templates |
+
+## For Models
+
+Boot: read `04-models/model-boot.md`
+Rules: read `04-models/Vault-Rules.md`
+
+## Git
+
+`git@github.com:stateofshit/shit_in_a_vault.git`