The BB1 Philosophy

Why Folders?

In a world of databases, APIs, and cloud services, why build a system around plain folders?

1. Universal Accessibility

Every operating system understands folders. No special software required. Your Business Brain works on Windows, Mac, Linux - even your phone.

2. AI-Native Structure

Large Language Models like Claude work best with context. Folders provide natural boundaries for context - a project folder contains project context, a client folder contains client context.

3. Version Control Ready

Git tracks folders. Your entire Business Brain can be versioned, branched, and rolled back. Try doing that with a database.

4. Future-Proof

Databases come and go. Folder structures persist. The Business Brain you build today will be readable in 50 years.

The CLAUDE.md Pattern

At the heart of every folder is a CLAUDE.md file. This file does one thing: it tells Claude what this folder is about.

# Project Alpha

> Client: Acme Corp
> Status: Active Development
> Started: 2026-01-01

## Overview

This project delivers a new inventory management system...

When Claude enters a folder, it reads CLAUDE.md first. Instant context. No loading. No searching.

Living Documentation

The Business Brain isn't static. It grows with your business:

• Voice notes become structured context
• Decisions get captured automatically
• Relationships build over time
• Context compounds

The Intake Principle

Everything enters through _intake/. This single entry point ensures:

1. Nothing gets lost
2. Everything gets processed
3. Context gets extracted
4. Files get routed

Drop a voice note. Walk away. Return to find structured, actionable information.

Conclusion

BizBrain OS isn't just software - it's a philosophy. A belief that your business knowledge deserves structure, permanence, and intelligence.

The folders are just the beginning.

Try It Yourself

Copy this to start building your own Business Brain:

I want to set up a Business Brain folder structure for my work.

**About You:**
1. What do you do? (freelancer / agency / startup / other)
2. Do you work with clients? (yes / no)
3. What kinds of projects do you manage?
4. Where should the BB1 folder live? (path)

I will:
- Create the core folder structure (Projects, Clients, Operations, etc.)
- Set up _intake folders for capturing new information
- Create template CLAUDE.md files for each folder type
- Add slash commands for common operations
- Configure the system for your specific workflow

Ready to build your Business Brain?