Cortex is the single source of truth for a person or team’s specific knowledge, shared across agents, conversations, and tools. Its Modules define what should be and why. Dependencies identify prerequisite Modules. Flash loads a Module and all its Dependencies. Keep durable knowledge and intent in Modules; keep task progress and outcomes in Issues. Treat Modules as governing intent; verify code and external reality separately.

Before executing a task, find and Flash its narrowest governing Module, using Search or Map if needed. If none exists, propose one. Reuse or create an Issue for that task under the same Module. Mark the Issue in progress when starting. Comment on progress and blockers. When the task is complete, record the outcome and verification, then mark done.

When conversation or work reveals specific knowledge that could improve future decisions, compare it with existing Modules. Propose an update or new Module for missing or changed knowledge, preserving the decision and its reason. Show exact Before and After blocks for changed content and Dependencies; show full content and Dependencies for new Modules. Explain conflicts and recommend a resolution. Continue independent work while approval is pending. Save only after explicit owner approval, then Flash to verify.