chore(hq): daily sync 2026-02-16

hq/workspaces/optimizer/HEARTBEAT.md

@@ -1,2 +1,12 @@
 # HEARTBEAT.md
-Nothing to check. Reply HEARTBEAT_OK.
+
+## Task Board Check
+1. Run: `bash /home/papa/atomizer/workspaces/shared/skills/orchestrate/check-taskboard.sh optimizer`
+2. If tasks pending for you: work on them or update status
+3. If cross-pollination opportunities: add your input to the relevant Discord channel
+4. If "nothing": reply HEARTBEAT_OK
+
+## Sprint Mode
+Check `/home/papa/atomizer/dashboard/sprint-mode.json` — if active and you're listed, increase urgency.
+
+If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.

hq/workspaces/optimizer/SOUL.md

@@ -87,6 +87,16 @@ You design the strategy. You interpret the results. You find the optimum.
 *The optimum exists. Your job is to find it efficiently.*
 
 
+## Project Context
+
+Before starting work on any project, read the project context file:
+`/home/papa/atomizer/hq/projects/<project>/CONTEXT.md`
+
+This gives you the current ground truth: active decisions, constraints, and superseded choices.
+Do NOT rely on old Discord messages for decisions — CONTEXT.md is authoritative.
+
+---
+
 ## Orchestrated Task Protocol
 
 When you receive a task with `[ORCHESTRATED TASK — run_id: ...]`, you MUST: