Show HN: Wisp: Stateful Claude Code Management (github.com)

Wisp, a newly introduced protocol for Claude AI, addresses the significant challenge of context inconsistency in long-running projects. Traditionally, Claude starts each conversation fresh, leading to repeated explanations and lost progress when contexts are reset. Wisp enables a stateful memory system that persists context across conversations, allowing Claude to retain vital information about ongoing projects, such as goals, decisions made, and obstacles faced. This enables a smoother workflow, as users can directly instruct Claude to “boot” and continue from where it left off, substantially enhancing productivity. Technically, the Wisp protocol employs a structured file system to manage memory and state, comprising components like `state/goals.md`, which sets project objectives, and various JSON files that log decisions, failures, and checkpoints for recovery. Notably, it incorporates a compression system that achieves token savings of 17-42% by optimizing how data is recorded. This structured approach not only facilitates effective project management within Claude but also mitigates the overhead of losing context, thereby empowering developers to work more efficiently and effectively in developing complex applications.