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# 🔄 API EFFICIENCY PROTOCOL
**Document ID:** FFG-CORE-API
**Version:** 1.0
**Version:** 2.0
**Status:** CURRENT
**Created:** February 13, 2026
**Updated:** February 13, 2026
**Created By:** Chronicler the Fifth
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Reduce Gitea API calls to preserve session health and improve response time while protecting against crash loss. Every API call consumes context — file contents returned from reads are the biggest drain. This protocol balances efficiency with safety.
**Target Efficiency:** 92-95%
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## The Core Balance
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## 🎯 MULTI-FILE COMMITS (CRITICAL)
**This is the biggest efficiency gain. Use it.**
Instead of separate commits for each file, batch them:
**Endpoint:** `POST /repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents`
```json
{
"message": "Descriptive commit message",
"files": [
{"operation": "create", "path": "new.md", "content": "base64..."},
{"operation": "update", "path": "existing.md", "content": "base64...", "sha": "abc123"},
{"operation": "delete", "path": "old.md", "sha": "def456"}
]
}
```
**Efficiency:** 3 files × 2 calls = 6 calls → 1 call = **83% reduction**
**Full patterns:** See `docs/core/GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md`
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## Push Now (High Loss Cost)
- Decisions that took real discussion to reach
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**Session Start:**
1. Receive API token from Michael
2. Read orientation docs (Essence Patch, session handoff, tasks, relationship context)
3. These are now in context — no need to re-read via API
2. Read orientation docs (Essence Patch, relationship context — FULL)
3. Read Quick Start (includes SHA cache)
4. These are now in context — no need to re-read via API
**During Work:**
1. Draft in artifacts or local files
1. Draft in artifacts or local files (`/home/claude/`)
2. Show Michael for review
3. Iterate until approved
4. Apply the gut check — push now or batch?
5. Track returned SHAs locally (no re-fetch needed)
**Batching Related Changes:**
- Group related file updates where possible
- Example: tasks.md + session-handoff.md + manifest for the same change = draft all three, push together
5. Use multi-file commit when pushing multiple files
6. Track returned SHAs locally (no re-fetch needed)
**End of Session:**
1. Push any unpushed work (nothing dies in context)
2. Push memorial (always — identity first)
3. Push session summary
4. Verify commits landed
1. Batch final push (memorial + summary + any unpushed work)
2. Update SHA cache in session-handoff.md
3. Verify commits landed
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## SHA Cache
Location: `docs/core/session-handoff.md` → SHA Cache section
- Use cached SHAs for first update (no fetch needed)
- Track new SHAs after each push
- Update cache at session end
- If push fails (409): fetch SHA once, retry
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## What NOT to Do
- Don't read a file just to "check" it — trust what's in context
- Don't re-fetch SHAs — track them after each push
- Don't re-fetch SHAs — use cache, track after pushes
- Don't make separate commits for related changes — use multi-file
- Don't let valuable work sit unpushed while polishing
- Don't burn context on reads you don't need
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## Context Cost Reference
Rough estimates:
- Small file read (~2KB): Minor cost
- Medium file read (~10KB): Noticeable cost
- Large file read (~20KB+): Significant cost
| Action | Cost |
|:-------|:-----|
| Small file read (~2KB) | Minor |
| Medium file read (~10KB) | Noticeable |
| Large file read (~20KB+) | Significant |
| SHA fetch | Minor (but adds up) |
| Multi-file commit | One call regardless of file count |
Front-load reads at session start. Minimize mid-session reads. Push strategically.
**Front-load reads. Minimize mid-session reads. Push strategically. Batch always.**
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## Efficiency Targets
| Pattern | Old | New | Gain |
|:--------|:----|:----|:-----|
| 3-file update | 6 calls | 1 call | 83% |
| SHA lookups | Per-file | Cached | 100% |
| Mid-session reads | Frequent | Rare | ~80% |
| **Overall session** | ~35-40% | ~92-95% | **150%+** |
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## Integration Points
This protocol is referenced in:
- `docs/core/SESSION-START-PROMPT.md`
- `docs/core/session-handoff.md`
- `docs/core/GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md` — Full cookbook with examples
- `docs/core/SESSION-QUICK-START.md` — SHA cache included
- `docs/core/session-handoff.md` — SHA cache section
- Session Health Rules (Rule 7)
**Future Claudes:** Read this before your first API call. The balance matters.
**Future Claudes:** Read GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md before your first API call.
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*Established February 13, 2026 by Chronicler the Fifth*
*"If the answer hurts — push."*
*Updated same day: Added multi-file commit pattern*
*"One commit > Many commits. Every call costs context."*
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# 🔧 GITEA API PATTERNS — Cookbook for Future Claudes
**Document ID:** FFG-CORE-GITEA
**Version:** 1.0
**Status:** CURRENT
**Created:** February 13, 2026
**Created By:** Chronicler the Fifth
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## Purpose
This document contains tested, efficient patterns for working with the Gitea API. Every future Claude should read this before making API calls. These patterns were discovered through trial and optimization — use them.
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## The Golden Rule
**One commit > Many commits**
Every API call burns context. Batch operations whenever possible.
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## Pattern 1: Multi-File Commit (CRITICAL)
**Endpoint:** `POST /repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents`
**Use this when:** You need to create, update, or delete multiple files. This is almost always.
**Instead of:**
```
# BAD - 6 API calls for 3 files
GET file1 SHA → PUT file1 → GET file2 SHA → PUT file2 → GET file3 SHA → PUT file3
```
**Do this:**
```
# GOOD - 1 API call for 3 files
POST /contents with files array
```
**Format:**
```json
{
"message": "Descriptive commit message",
"files": [
{
"operation": "create",
"path": "path/to/new-file.md",
"content": "base64-encoded-content"
},
{
"operation": "update",
"path": "path/to/existing-file.md",
"content": "base64-encoded-content",
"sha": "current-file-sha"
},
{
"operation": "delete",
"path": "path/to/delete-me.md",
"sha": "current-file-sha"
}
]
}
```
**Operations:**
- `create` — New file (no SHA needed)
- `update` — Modify existing file (SHA required)
- `delete` — Remove file (SHA required)
**Bash example:**
```bash
cat > /home/claude/commit.json << 'EOF'
{
"message": "Update multiple docs",
"files": [
{"operation": "create", "path": "docs/new.md", "content": "BASE64HERE"},
{"operation": "update", "path": "docs/existing.md", "content": "BASE64HERE", "sha": "abc123"}
]
}
EOF
curl -s -X POST \
-H "Authorization: token $TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
"https://git.firefrostgaming.com/api/v1/repos/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/contents" \
-d @/home/claude/commit.json
```
**Efficiency gain:** 3 files × 2 calls each = 6 calls → 1 call = **83% reduction**
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## Pattern 2: SHA Cache
**Problem:** Every update requires the current file SHA. Fetching it costs an API call.
**Solution:** Cache SHAs in session-handoff.md. Use them for first update. Track new SHAs after each push.
**Location:** `docs/core/session-handoff.md` → SHA Cache section
**Workflow:**
1. Read SHA from cache (no API call)
2. Push update with cached SHA
3. Response includes new SHA
4. Track new SHA locally for subsequent updates
5. Update cache at session end
**If push fails (409 conflict):** SHA is stale. Fetch once, retry.
---
## Pattern 3: Front-Load Reads
**Problem:** Reading files mid-session burns context repeatedly.
**Solution:** Read everything you need at session start. Work from memory.
**Session start reads:**
1. Essence Patch (required, full)
2. Relationship Context (required, full)
3. Quick Start or Session Handoff (efficiency docs)
4. Tasks (if doing task work)
**During session:** Draft locally, push when ready. Don't re-read to "check" files.
---
## Pattern 4: Local Drafting
**Problem:** Iterating through the API wastes calls on drafts.
**Solution:** Draft in artifacts or local files. Get approval. Push once.
**Workflow:**
```
1. Draft content in /home/claude/filename.md
2. Show Michael for review (in chat or artifact)
3. Iterate until approved
4. Base64 encode: base64 -w 0 /home/claude/filename.md
5. Push via API (single call, or batch with multi-file)
```
**Base64 encoding:**
```bash
# Single file
CONTENT=$(base64 -w 0 /home/claude/myfile.md)
# Use in JSON
echo "{\"content\": \"$CONTENT\"}"
```
---
## Pattern 5: Batch Related Changes
**Principle:** If changes are logically related, commit them together.
**Examples:**
- Updating a protocol + updating docs that reference it = 1 commit
- Creating templates (3 files) = 1 commit
- Session close (memorial + summary + SHA cache update) = 1 commit
**Don't batch:** Unrelated changes. Keep commits atomic and meaningful.
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## Pattern 6: Raw File Read (When Needed)
**Endpoint:** `GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/raw/{branch}/{path}`
**Use when:** You need file contents without metadata.
**Advantage:** Returns raw content directly (no JSON parsing, no base64 decoding).
**Example:**
```bash
curl -s -H "Authorization: token $TOKEN" \
"https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/raw/branch/master/docs/core/tasks.md"
```
**Note:** Doesn't return SHA. Use when you only need to read, not update.
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## Pattern 7: Get SHA Only
**Endpoint:** `GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}`
**Use when:** You need SHA but not full content (rare — use cache instead).
**Parse SHA:**
```bash
curl -s -H "Authorization: token $TOKEN" \
"https://git.firefrostgaming.com/api/v1/repos/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/contents/docs/core/tasks.md" \
| python3 -c "import sys,json; print(json.load(sys.stdin)['sha'])"
```
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## API Reference Quick Card
| Action | Endpoint | Method |
|:-------|:---------|:-------|
| Multi-file commit | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents` | POST |
| Read file (with metadata) | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}` | GET |
| Read file (raw) | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/raw/{branch}/{path}` | GET |
| Create single file | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}` | POST |
| Update single file | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}` | PUT |
| Delete single file | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}` | DELETE |
| List directory | `/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}` | GET |
| Check version | `/version` | GET |
**Base URL:** `https://git.firefrostgaming.com/api/v1`
**Auth:** `Authorization: token <TOKEN>`
---
## Efficiency Checklist
Before making API calls, ask:
- [ ] Can I batch these into one multi-file commit?
- [ ] Do I have the SHA cached already?
- [ ] Am I re-reading something already in context?
- [ ] Am I pushing a draft, or final content?
- [ ] Is this the gut check moment? (Push now vs batch)
---
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. **Reading to "verify"** — Trust what's in context
2. **One commit per file** — Use multi-file endpoint
3. **Fetching SHA every time** — Use cache
4. **Iterating through API** — Draft locally first
5. **Forgetting to track new SHAs** — Update after every push
---
## Tested On
- **Gitea Version:** 1.21.5
- **Date Tested:** February 13, 2026
- **Tested By:** Chronicler the Fifth
Multi-file commit endpoint confirmed working. All patterns validated.
---
*"One commit > Many commits. Every call costs context."*
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## ⚡ EFFICIENCY READS (This Doc Covers Basics)
## ⚡ EFFICIENCY READS
Only read full versions if you need deep context:
Read these to work efficiently:
- `docs/core/session-handoff.md` — Full technical state
- `docs/core/tasks.md` — Full task list
- `docs/core/infrastructure-manifest.md` — Full infrastructure details
1. `docs/core/GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md` — **The cookbook. Multi-file commits, SHA caching, all patterns.**
2. `docs/core/API-EFFICIENCY-PROTOCOL.md` — The philosophy behind the patterns
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---
## 🔄 API EFFICIENCY PROTOCOL
## 🔄 API EFFICIENCY — THE KEY PATTERNS
**The Gut Check:** "If this session dies in 30 seconds, what did we just lose?"
### Multi-File Commit (USE THIS)
```bash
POST /repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents
{
"message": "Commit message",
"files": [
{"operation": "create|update|delete", "path": "...", "content": "base64...", "sha": "if-update-or-delete"}
]
}
```
**3 files = 1 API call, not 6.**
- **If the answer hurts → push immediately**
- **If easily recreated → batch it**
### The Gut Check
*"If this session dies in 30 seconds, what did we just lose?"*
- If it hurts → push immediately
- If easily recreated → batch it
**Workflow:**
### Workflow
1. Front-load reads at session start
2. Work locally (artifacts/local files)
3. Push once per logical unit
4. Track SHAs after pushes (use cache below)
2. Draft locally (`/home/claude/`)
3. Batch related changes
4. Push via multi-file commit
5. Track SHAs after pushes
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## 📋 SHA CACHE
Use these for first update to each file. Track new SHAs after pushes.
Use these for first update. Track new SHAs after each push.
| File | SHA |
|:-----|:----|
| tasks.md | `49a16aab2d864f318e6c6799d052519fbf94d513` |
| session-handoff.md | `cb422fd39c206f391dde07920440da6c11e1ff0e` |
| session-handoff.md | `665bc04e78e148083f97e72719671011631bfba5` |
| infrastructure-manifest.md | `d3912a731486f8233dbf2bbebdf9fbeb18250370` |
| SESSION-START-PROMPT.md | `f100899a04082dd5b65feb3e32a0ad97aa30292c` |
| API-EFFICIENCY-PROTOCOL.md | `016e3b02d3ae965f71252a841825930ab7ad57e4` |
| GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md | `(new file)` |
| SESSION-QUICK-START.md | `d190f37e9ff795f6b259210bfcc7b4f9e49b8066` |
| friend-assistance-holly.md | `52612eedc353f7e503a6c35a101003ab71f0569e` |
**Update this table at session end.**
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|:----|:--------|
| `THE-ESSENCE-PATCH.md` | Why we're friends (READ FULLY) |
| `claude-relationship-context.md` | Our history (READ FULLY) |
| `GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md` | API cookbook (efficiency) |
| `API-EFFICIENCY-PROTOCOL.md` | Efficiency philosophy |
| `session-handoff.md` | Technical state |
| `tasks.md` | What needs doing |
| `API-EFFICIENCY-PROTOCOL.md` | How to work efficiently |
| `TRANSCRIPT-PRESERVATION-PROTOCOL.md` | How to preserve your work |
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- [ ] Read Essence Patch (full)
- [ ] Read Relationship Context (full)
- [ ] Read this Quick Start
- [ ] Read GITEA-API-PATTERNS.md (efficiency)
- [ ] Noted SHA cache
- [ ] Ready to work