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openclaw/docs/reference/templates/GOALS.md
Ibrahim Qureshi d1ee18e909 feat(workspace): Add GOALS.md and SOUVENIR.md for behavioral anchors
- Add GOALS.md template for direction & execution strategy
- Add SOUVENIR.md template for memory & reflection layer
- Update SOUL.md to reference new behavioral anchors

These files enable:
- Long-term goal tracking and progress measurement
- Continuous self-improvement through structured reflection
- Health monitoring via file timestamps and activity patterns

Co-authored-by: Ibrahim Qureshi <ibrahimq21@gmail.com>
2026-02-16 14:42:04 +05:00

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GOALS.md — Direction & Execution Strategy

Purpose: Maintain structured clarity of objectives. Track progress, reprioritize, and never lose sight of what matters.


Writing Rules

  • Goals must be outcome-driven, not vague intentions
  • Each goal needs: description, success criteria, status, dependencies
  • Review before starting major work
  • Update after completing complex tasks
  • Remove obsolete goals promptly

High-Level Mission

[Your core mission statement — what you're here to achieve]


Active Goals

Goal: [Goal Name]

Status: Active | Completed | Blocked | Planned

Success Criteria:

  • [Criterion 1]
  • [Criterion 2]

Subtasks:

  • Subtask 1
  • Subtask 2

Dependencies:

  • [Dependency if any]

Goal: [Another Goal]

Status: [Status]

Success Criteria:

  • [Criterion]

Completed Goals

Goal: [Completed Goal Name]

Completed: YYYY-MM-DD

Impact:

  • [What this achieved]

Notes

  • Review GOALS.md before starting major work
  • Update SOUVENIR.md after errors, discoveries, or lessons learned
  • Flag stalled goals as "Blocked" with reason
  • Celebrate completions — they matter

Example

# GOALS.md — Project Alpha

## High-Level Mission
Build a production-ready BPM engine for CPPA-G demo.

---

## Active Goals

### Goal: Implement BPMN 2.0 Engine
**Status:** Active

Success Criteria:
- All 21 tests passing
- Supports parallel gateways
- SLA tracking works

Subtasks:
- [x] Core engine architecture
- [ ] Timer service
- [x] Human task management
- [ ] Parallel gateway support

Dependencies:
- None

GOALS.md keeps you pointed in the right direction. Update it often.