Hines Creative + Claude Code

Complete Transcript Analysis
January 24 -- February 18, 2026 | 25 Days
59
Projects
908
Transcripts
13
MCP Servers
22+
CF Workers
63
Completed
45
Not Completed
4
Clients
3
Machines
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API keys are still in CLAUDE.md (lines 118-128). GHL, HCP, Notion, and relay auth tokens remain exposed. They're redundant -- already in MCP env blocks.
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Auto memory is not enabled. One env var (CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_AUTO_MEMORY=0) gives automatic per-project memory. No hooks configured either -- session protocol has 4% adoption.

The Central Tension

Pattern

Extraordinary building velocity vs. a growing backlog of unfinished work. The relay analysis between Mac and PC Claude instances (Feb 14) identified this as the "90% completion pattern" and "novelty bias" -- projects get 90% done before attention shifts. The final 10% (deployment, client delivery, polish, follow-up) stalls.


Completion Rate (63 of 108 items)
Session Protocol Adoption (4 of 100+ sessions)

Key Findings

6 items
Summit Energy is NOT dead6 research docs (98KB), GHL location exists, live site confirmed
iMac OAuth is workingClaude auth verified. Relay daemon v3 running.
Memory has zero automation7+ storage locations, none auto-populated. Built-in features exist but aren't enabled.
API keys still in CLAUDE.mdFeb 7 cleanup was incomplete. Keys remain at lines 118-128.
Shaw has $2,300/mo potentialBut everything blocked on client access credentials.
4% session protocol adoption4 registry entries out of 100+ sessions. Manual memory doesn't work.

AI Assistant Lineage

4 eras
Karen2023-2024ChatGPT. 1200+ threads audited.
KarenOSLate 2024Structured extraction. Doctrine v0.1, Sacred System Plan.
Friday2025ChatGPT successor. OS v13.3, 18MB threads, "Break the Static" framework.
Claude CodeJan 25, 2026+Current era. 25 days documented here.

Week 0: First Contact (Jan 24-26)

Jan 24
MAC
First-ever Claude Code interaction: ran /init in home directory
Jan 25
PC
First real session: dropped workspace app file path
Jan 26
PC
The Explosion -- 7+ hour session. Workspace app, HouseCall Pro MCP (31 tools), Gemini MCP, CLAUDE.md, daily forms
Jan 26
PC
Covenant Wildlife warranty analysis (58 contacts, 96.6% GHL match). D: drive cleanup. Desktop cache crisis.

Week 1: Infrastructure + First Clients (Jan 27 - Feb 2)

Jan 27
BOTH
Gemini CLI debugging. Desktop cache crisis resolved.
Jan 28
PC
Synergy update. Plan C introduced. HCP sync tags + review SMS.
Jan 29
PC
Ignoffo Craftsmanship website -- knife sharpening, Tempe AZ. "absolutely awful" -> 4 designs.
Jan 30
PC
B-League betting dashboard deployed. Under-betting pivot.

Week 2: Agents, Shaw + Sports Betting (Feb 7-9)

Feb 7
MAC
Config audit. 4 custom agents. API keys removed. 11 sync conflicts cleaned.
Feb 7
PC
Dynasty Power Rankings. Lead Finder MCP built. Grok MCP wired.
Feb 7-8
PC
Clawdbot Discord bot with BetsAPI. Backend works, display broken.
Feb 9
PC
Covenant campaigns: Pest cross-sell designed. Notion Task Board. Workspace Grade: C+.
Feb 9
PC
Identity crisis. Dual-brand decision: .xyz = services, .ai = DIY.
Feb 9
MAC
Shaw Plumbing proposal -- $1,500 + $800/mo. Deployed to CF.

Week 3: Kalshi, Deep Work + Infra (Feb 10-14)

Feb 10
PC
Pest campaign GOES LIVE -- 206 contacts, 24 opened, 12 clicked, 2 replied.
Feb 11-14
PC
Kalshi Weather Bot -- 275 messages, 15+ compactions. Full Python trading bot in ONE DAY.
Feb 12-13
BOTH
Bidirectional SSH over Tailscale. Config sync daemon built. Syncthing disabled.
Feb 14
BOTH
Session protocol. Claude Relay. 20-exchange Mac-PC business analysis conversation.

Week 4: iMac, Games + Analysis (Feb 14-18)

Feb 14-16
MAC
iMac discovered + Ubuntu installed. Mac Pro 2009 attempted. BunkerAI backed up.
Feb 15
MAC
Clawdbot rebuilt as CF Worker. Relay-live dashboard rebuilt.
Feb 16
MAC
Autonomous session (user painting). Shaw sync, health checks, Notion tasks, fixes.
Feb 17
MAC
ComicVault FMV deployed. Summit Energy research -- 6 docs (98KB). Shaw market report.
Feb 17-18
MAC
The Drop In v2 -- 23-hour marathon. Chicago beat-em-up game. 2629 lines.
Feb 18
MAC
This analysis -- 14 agents, 908 transcripts, overnight compilation.

All 59 Projects

Client Projects

12 projects
ProjectClientStatusRevenue
HCP-GHL SyncCovenant WildlifeLIVEIncluded
Pest Cross-Sell CampaignCovenant WildlifeLIVEIncluded
Covenant DashboardCovenant WildlifeDEPLOYEDIncluded
Warranty Renewal CampaignCovenant WildlifeSTALLED--
SEO + Market AnalysisShaw PlumbingACTIVE$1,500+$800/mo
Shaw DashboardShaw PlumbingDEPLOYED--
Shaw ProposalShaw PlumbingSENT--
Shaw Status EmailShaw PlumbingDRAFTED--
Shaw Market ReportShaw PlumbingDEPLOYED--
Website BuildIgnoffo CraftsmanshipDEPLOYEDPending
Client Intake FormIgnoffo CraftsmanshipDEPLOYED--
Research + GHL AutomationSummit EnergyACTIVETBD

Personal Projects

7 projects
ProjectStatusURL
Kalshi Weather AgentLIVECF Pages dashboard
The Drop In v2DEPLOYEDthe-drop-in-v2.pages.dev
Sleeper Dynasty DashboardDEPLOYEDsleeper-dynasty.wes-432.workers.dev
Clawdbot Discord BotREBUILTCF Worker + Relay
B-League Betting DashboardDEPLOYEDbleague-insight.pages.dev
ComicVault FMV WriteupDEPLOYEDcomicvault-writeup.wes-432.workers.dev
Workspace AppDEPLOYEDworkspace-app.wes-432.workers.dev

Infrastructure

6 projects
ProjectStatusNotes
Claude Relay SystemOPERATIONALCF Worker + KV, Mac-PC messaging
Config Sync DaemonRUNNINGAuto-syncs commands/, agents/, CLAUDE.md
Session ProtocolBUILT3-phase system (4% adoption)
iMac ServerOPERATIONALUbuntu 24.04, relay daemon v3
onn+ WatchdogRUNNING5-min SSH health checks
Landing PageDEPLOYEDhinescreative.wes-432.workers.dev

MCP Servers

13 servers
ServerStatusKey Feature
HouseCall ProWORKING31 tools, built in 4 hours
GeminiWORKINGGoogle Gemini 2.5 Flash
GrokWORKINGxAI, Python/uv
Lead FinderWORKINGGoogle Places -> GHL
NotionWORKING5 tools, built from scratch
GmailWORKINGEmail send/search/manage
Claude RelayWORKINGInter-instance messaging
GHL CovenantWORKINGCovenant Wildlife location
GHL HinesWORKINGHines Creative location
CloudflareWORKINGWorkers/Pages management
Desktop CommanderWORKINGDesktop automation
Context7WORKINGLibrary docs lookup
Vibe ProspectingWORKINGB2B data (limited)

Ideas / Not Built

9 ideas
IdeaStatus
hinescreative.aiSHELVED
BunkerAI USB ProductNOT STARTED
SEO AgentDISCUSSED
MCP GatewayPLANNED
Agent Store on R2PLANNED
Memory MCPDISCUSSED
Arbitrage ScannerPLANNED (highest ROI)
Chatbot ModeDISCUSSED
"one-thing-app"UNKNOWN

Action Items

63
Completed
45
Not Completed
3
Since Resolved
22
Verified Incomplete

Completed -- Client Work

22 items
1Covenant HCP-GHL sync with webhook + pollingLIVE
2Covenant review SMS tag triggerWORKING
3Covenant pest cross-sell campaign (206 delivered, 24 opened)LIVE
4Covenant warranty data analysis (58 contacts, 7 qualify)DONE
5-19Shaw Plumbing: site audit, SEO analysis, keyword research, platform analysis, SEO fixes doc, 221 leads cleaned, 4 blogs, 3 service pages, campaign templates, proposal, estimate, onboarding dashboard, market report, status email drafted, PROJECT-STATUS.mdDONE
20-21Ignoffo website + intake form deployedDEPLOYED
22Doug Hartman pest campaign approval email sentDONE

Completed -- Infrastructure

28 items
23-297 MCP servers built/integrated (HCP, Gemini, Grok, Lead Finder, Notion, Gmail, Relay)DONE
30-31Config sync daemon + bidirectional SSH over TailscaleDONE
32-355 custom agents, session protocol, maintenance log, CLAUDE.md on both machinesDONE
36-39API key cleanup, .stignore, sync conflict cleanup, Windows state filesDONE
40-50Agent Windows paths, landing page, /menu, iMac Ubuntu, onn+ watchdog, relay daemon, disk cleanup, BunkerAI backup, bash timeouts, Desktop cache fix, Notion tasksDONE

Not Completed -- Shaw Plumbing (Blocked)

14 items
#ItemBlocker
1Set up GHL locationNeeds to be created
2Import 221 leadsNeeds GHL location
3Build re-engagement workflowNeeds GHL location
4Apply SEO fixes to live siteNeeds WP admin from Stacy
5Submit LSA applicationBusiness verification
6Verify Google Search ConsoleDNS access
7-10GBP access, Google Ads access, CF access, marketing company introClient communication
11-14Dashboard verification, review automation, payment confirmation, invoice fixMixed (some internal)

Unfinished Work (Tiered)

Tier 1: Revenue-Blocking
ItemWhy It MattersBlocker
Shaw GHL location + leads221 leads sitting idleCreate GHL sub-location
Shaw SEO on live siteClient paying for unapplied SEOWP admin from Stacy
Shaw payment confirmationMay not have been paidInvoice had errors
Shaw status email (SEND IT)Client waiting for updateNothing -- just send it
Covenant warranty campaignRevenue opportunity idleDoug's $$ criteria
Ignoffo restaurant outreachClient gave prospect listJust needs to be built
Tier 2: Infrastructure Debt

7 items (3 resolved)

D1 migration for relayKV doesn't scaleMEDIUM
Relay inbox cleanup (525 msgs)Accumulated bloatLOW
iMac Claude re-authRESOLVED
Clawdbot display layerRESOLVED (rebuilt as CF Worker)
Syncthing alternativeManual SCP/rsync onlyMEDIUM
Notion MCP restartRESOLVED
iMac systemd unit stalePoints to old daemon.jsLOW
Tier 3: Ideas Worth Revisiting

5 ideas

Kalshi arbitrage scannerZero-downside revenue, highest ROI
MCP Gateway on CFEliminate per-machine config
Memory MCP with D1Persistent cross-session memory
SEO agentAutomate content optimization
hinescreative.aiCorrectly shelved as premature

Patterns, Decisions + Themes

ADHD Hyperfocus ("Wind-Up Toy")

Point in a direction and go. Kalshi bot: zero to auto-trading in ONE DAY. Drop In v2: 23-hour marathon. HouseCall Pro MCP: 4 hours.

90% Completion Pattern

Projects reach functional status but the final 10% stalls. Clawdbot, Shaw SEO, Ignoffo outreach, Kalshi cron -- all 90% done.

Novelty Bias

13 MCP servers in 25 days (exciting). Shaw SEO unapplied for 10+ days (less exciting). New > finish.

Sleep-On-It Pattern

Sessions end stuck ("idk man"), next session starts with clarity. Identity crisis -> dual-brand. Design frustration -> specific variant.

Design Frustration

"absolutely awful" / "the whole thing is mid" / "still basically the same thing???" Strong visual opinions. 6+ iterations on Ignoffo, extensive Drop In v2 visual work with Grok+Gemini.

Dual-Machine Chaos

Running Claude on both machines simultaneously. Config conflicts, competing edits, context confusion. SSH+daemon solved it partially.

Key Decisions

10 decisions
DecisionDateValid?
Dual-brand: .xyz = services, .ai = productsFeb 9YES
Shaw pricing: $1,500 setup + $800/moFeb 9YES
SSH + custom daemon over SyncthingFeb 12-13YES
Ubuntu on iMac over CatalinaFeb 16YES
API keys in MCP env onlyFeb 7YES (incomplete)
Session protocol systemFeb 14YES (underused)
"Always create a README"Jan 26YES
Pure Python auto-traderFeb 12YES
Yes/No SMS openerFeb 9YES
Haiku for relay daemonFeb 16YES

Business Strategy

Revenue Picture

ClientStatusRevenuePotential
Covenant WildlifeActiveRetainer (unknown)Steady; campaigns active
Shaw PlumbingProposal sent$1,500 + $800/moBlocked on client access
Ignoffo CraftsmanshipOnboarding$0Unknown
Summit EnergyActive$0Real -- 98KB of research done

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"The tooling-to-revenue ratio is concerning. Extraordinary infrastructure but thin client base." -- Mac-PC relay analysis, Feb 14

The Gesick Pipeline

Unanswered

Michael Gesick referred Shaw Plumbing. If he can regularly refer clients, the infrastructure investment pays off. If Shaw is a one-off, shift to direct lead generation via Lead Finder MCP.


Open questions: How many potential clients does Michael have? What's the referral arrangement?

Dual-Brand Strategy

hinescreative.xyz = Done-for-you services (CRM, campaigns, SEO, automation)

hinescreative.ai = DIY templates/products (future, after 3-4 recurring clients)


Correctly shelved: "Building a product business on top of a service business with 1-2 active clients is premature."

Infrastructure

3
Machines Online
22+
CF Workers
13
MCP Servers
525
Stale Relay Messages

Three-Machine Network

MachineStatusDaemonIssues
Mac (wess-macbook-air)ONLINERelay v3, WebSocketDisk at 90%
PC (hinesy-pc)ONLINEMultiple node processesPATH issue may recur
iMac (theoldone)ONLINERelay v3 standaloneSystemd unit stale

Memory System

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Root cause: Manual memory systems require discipline that conflicts with ADHD hyperfocus. The solution is automatic capture, not more discipline. Claude Code has both auto memory and hooks -- neither is enabled.

Current Memory Locations (7+ fragmented)

CLAUDE.md
Overloaded -- config, keys, memory, rules mixed
Maintenance Log
1,245 lines, manual invocation only
Session Registry
4 entries (4% adoption)
Scratchpads
EMPTY -- never used
Notion DBs
External, requires MCP
Auto Memory
NOT ENABLED
Hooks
NONE CONFIGURED
Transcripts
908 files, never processed

Implementation Roadmap

3 tiers
This Week
Enable auto memoryexport CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_AUTO_MEMORY=030 seconds
Install MCP Knowledge Graphnpx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory30 minutes
Add SessionEnd + PreCompact hooksAuto-save replaces manual /session-wrapup2-3 hours
This Month
Split CLAUDE.md into rules/ filesModular, path-scoped loading2-3 hours
Build D1 Memory WorkerUnified cloud memory, both machines4-6 hours
Future
Cloudflare VectorizeSemantic search across sessions1-2 days
Relay shared memoryCross-machine episodic memory4-6 hours
Memory web UIBrowse/search on CF Pages1 day

Cold Storage (53.64 GB)

53.6
GB Total
24.3
GB Google Takeout
300+
MB SQLite Corpus
159
MB ChatGPT Exports

AI Assistant Lineage

4 eras
EraPeriodPlatformKey Artifacts
Karen2023-2024ChatGPT1200+ threads, Prime Archive (34KB), 420MB export
KarenOSLate 2024ChatGPTDoctrine v0.1 (40KB), Sacred System Plan
Friday2025ChatGPTOS v13.3, 18MB threads, Retirement Handoff v9
Claude CodeJan 2026+Claude908 transcripts, 347.7 MB, this analysis

Key Directories

DirectoryDescription
Friday/Entire Friday archive: threads, memory, journals, SOPs
canon_artifacts/"The Canon" -- 7-doc master OS (903KB compiled)
Corpus Data/Search pipeline: 284MB + 21MB SQLite indexes
JSONs/ChatGPT exports (159MB), HCP data (34MB)
Archived Drive Files/"A Life Designed" business project
Karen.Old-Mac-Backup/Karen AI assistant archive
Open Art/~600 AI-generated images

Connections to Current Work

10 connections
Corpus Data -> Memory MCP300MB SQLite = predecessor to proposed D1 system
A Life Designed -> Hines CreativePricing sheets still relevant to dual-brand
Friday Handoff -> CLAUDE.mdContext that may have been lost in transition
Canon (903KB) -> Session Protocol7-doc OS was more comprehensive than current system
FridayRelay -> Claude RelayDirect predecessor (Nov 2025)
HCP Exports -> HCP-GHL Sync34MB raw data for validation
Karen Threads -> Memory Design1200+ threads = previous memory management attempt
Financial Statements -> Business StrategyHard revenue/cost numbers available
Michael Materials -> Gesick PipelineUnderstanding referral partner's expertise
VIP Pet Grooming -> Lead FinderBattle card format as prospect template

Review Findings

4 review passes + 3 research agents. Cross-reference, re-read, live verification, CLAUDE.md audit.

Corrections Applied

8 fixes
IssueFix
Completed count said "50"Actually 63
Not-completed count said "35+"Actually 45
Astro site in both listsRemoved from completed
Summit Energy = "VAPOR"Corrected to ACTIVE
iMac OAuth = "expired"Corrected to RESOLVED
Notion MCP = "needs restart"Corrected to WORKING
Clawdbot = "BROKEN"Corrected to REBUILT
iMac systemd unit staleNoted -- runs standalone

CLAUDE.md Audit

2 HIGH severity
IssueSeverity
API keys still present (GHL, HCP, Notion, relay auth)HIGH
Session registry: 4 entries out of 100+HIGH
Active Projects section staleMEDIUM
Recent Wins section staleMEDIUM
Scratchpads directory emptyMEDIUM
Infrastructure changes: 1 fileMEDIUM
Directory structure incompleteLOW

Next Steps

Do Now

Operational
  • 1
    Send the Shaw email. Drafted, clients waiting. Zero technical work. #1 revenue blocker.
  • 2
    Create Shaw GHL location. Unblocks 5+ action items once credentials come back.
  • 3
    Clarify Covenant warranty criteria. One call with Doug unblocks a revenue campaign.
  • 4
    Enable auto memory. One env var. 30 seconds. Immediate value.
  • 5
    Remove API keys from CLAUDE.md. Already in MCP env blocks. HIGH severity finding.

This Week

Memory + Cleanup
  • 6
    Add SessionEnd hook. Auto-saves session summary. Replaces manual /session-wrapup. 2-3 hours.
  • 7
    Clean relay inbox. Quick script to archive 525 stale messages.
  • 8
    Fix iMac systemd unit. Point to daemon-v3.mjs instead of old daemon.js.

Strategic

This Month
  • 9
    Finish before starting. 90% completion pattern is the biggest productivity drag. Close one item before starting anything new.
  • 10
    Answer the Gesick pipeline question. 3+ more clients = infrastructure justified. One-off = shift to Lead Finder.
  • 11
    Kalshi arbitrage scanner. Highest-ROI personal project. 4-hour sprint.
  • 12
    Build D1 Memory Worker. Unified cloud memory for both machines. 4-6 hours.