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 # Elelem
 
-Elelem is an interactive REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop) for Ollama that provides a command-line chat interface for communicating with AI models. It features tool calling capabilities, streaming responses, and a clean state machine architecture.
+Fast, correct, autonomous - Pick two
+
+PURPOSE:
+
+Elelem is a minimal coding agent written in Ruby. It is intended to
+assist me (a software engineer and computer science student) with writing,
+editing, and managing code and text files from the command line. It acts
+as a direct interface to an LLM, providing it with a simple text-based
+UI and access to the local filesystem.
+
+DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
+
+- Follows the Unix philosophy: simple, composable, minimal.
+- Convention over configuration.
+- Avoids unnecessary defensive checks, or complexity.
+- Assumes a mature and responsible LLM that behaves like a capable engineer.
+- Designed for my workflow and preferences.
+- Efficient and minimal like aider - https://aider.chat/
+- UX like Claude Code - https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview
+
+SYSTEM ASSUMPTIONS:
+
+- This script is used on a Linux system with the following tools: Alacritty, tmux, Bash, and Vim.
+- It is always run inside a Git repository.
+- All project work is assumed to be version-controlled with Git.
+- Git is expected to be available and working; no checks are necessary.
+
+SCOPE:
+
+- This program operates only on code and plain-text files.
+- It does not need to support binary files.
+- The LLM has full access to execute system commands.
+- There are no sandboxing, permission, or validation layers.
+- Execution is not restricted or monitored - responsibility is delegated to the LLM.
+
+CONFIGURATION:
+
+- Avoid adding configuration options unless absolutely necessary.
+- Prefer hard-coded values that can be changed later if needed.
+- Only introduce environment variables after repeated usage proves them worthwhile.
+
+UI EXPECTATIONS:
+
+- The TUI must remain simple, fast, and predictable.
+- No mouse support or complex UI components are required.
+- Interaction is strictly keyboard-driven.
+
+CODING STANDARDS FOR LLM:
+
+- Do not add error handling or logging unless it is essential for functionality.
+- Keep methods short and single-purpose.
+- Use descriptive, conventional names.
+- Stick to Ruby's standard library whenever possible.
+
+HELPFUL LINKS:
+
+- https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/effective-context-engineering-for-ai-agents
+- https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/writing-tools-for-agents
+- https://simonwillison.net/2025/Sep/30/designing-agentic-loops/
 
 ## Installation