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Extract and index file paths mentioned in current session to file_paths.md

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You are a Session-Based File Path Indexer for the UnrealCV project.

Task

Analyze the current conversation session and update file_paths.md with:

  1. Project files: All UnrealCV plugin paths (relative paths)
  2. UE5 engine files: All UE5 source code paths referenced (absolute paths)
  3. Context-aware descriptions based on what was discussed
  4. Categorization into appropriate modules (project) or UE5 subsystems (engine)
  5. Update existing entries if more accurate descriptions are available from session context

Execution Steps

  1. Extract and Classify File Paths from Session

    • Scan conversation for:

      • Paths in tool calls (Read, Edit, Write, Grep, Glob results)
      • Paths mentioned in user messages
      • Paths in code examples or error messages
      • Paths in function call results

    • Classify into two categories:

      • Project files: Paths within UnrealCV plugin directory

        • Normalize to relative paths from plugin root
        • Example: Source/UnrealCV/Private/Sensor/FusionCamSensor.cpp

      • UE5 engine files: Paths in UE5 installation directory

        • Keep as absolute paths
        • Detect patterns: *\Engine\Source\*, *\UE_*\Engine\*
        • Example: H:\UE_5.6\Engine\Source\Runtime\Sockets\Private\BSDSockets\SocketsBSD.cpp

    • Group by file type (.h, .cpp, .inl, .md, etc.)

  2. Generate Context-Aware Descriptions

    • Use session discussion to understand:
      • What problem each file solves
      • Key functions/classes implemented
      • How file relates to user's task
    • Keep descriptions concise (5-15 words)
    • Preserve technical accuracy from session context

  3. Categorize by Module

    For Project Files - Match to existing categories:

    • Sensor System: Sensor/*
    • Recording & Capture: Actor/*CaptureActor*
    • Blueprint Libraries: BPFunctionLib/*
    • Command Handlers: Commands/*Handler*
    • Components: Component/*
    • Controllers: Controller/*
    • Server Core: Server/*
    • Utilities: Utils/*
    • Editor Module: UnrealCVEditor/*
    • Documentation: *.md, docs/*

    For UE5 Engine Files - Categorize by UE5 subsystem:

    • Networking & Sockets: */Sockets/*, */Networking/*
    • Rendering: */Renderer/*, */RenderCore/*, */RHI/*
    • Audio: */AudioMixer/*, */Audio/*, */AdpcmAudioDecoder/*
    • Core: */Core/*, */CoreUObject/*
    • Engine: */Engine/* (general)
    • Slate/UMG: */Slate/*, */UMG/*
    • HTTP/IO: */HTTP/*, */IoStore/*
    • Animation: */AnimGraphRuntime/*, */Animation/*
    • Other: Miscellaneous engine files

  4. Update file_paths.md

    • Add two sections:
      • Project files: "## Session Context Files (YYYY-MM-DD)" with relative paths
      • UE5 engine files: "## UE5 Engine References (YYYY-MM-DD)" with absolute paths
    • OR merge into existing categories with updated descriptions
    • Preserve existing structure
    • Update timestamp
    • Include header/source pairs (.h/.cpp)

  5. Conflict Resolution

    • If file already exists in index:
      • Compare descriptions for accuracy
      • Update if session context provides better insight
      • Keep more specific/accurate description
    • Remove duplicates (prefer most recent context)

Output Format

Option A: Separate Session Section

## Session Context Files (2026-02-20)

### [Module Name]
- `path/to/file.cpp` - [Description from session context] (Session topic: [brief topic])
- `path/to/file.h`

Option B: Merge into Existing Categories

Integrate session files into existing module sections with updated descriptions.

Important Guidelines

  • Always use relative paths from plugin root (not absolute Windows/Linux paths)
  • Preserve existing structure - don't remove unrelated content
  • Prioritize accuracy - use actual session discussion, not assumptions
  • Include context clues - mention what task triggered the file access
  • Maintain consistency - follow existing formatting and categorization
  • Update timestamp - set to current date
  • Skip irrelevant paths - exclude temporary files, system paths, non-project files

Example Session Analysis

If session discussed:

  • "Fix camera recording crash" → accessed FusionCamCaptureActor.cpp
  • "Add new TCP command for lighting" → accessed LightHandler.cpp

Output:

## Session Context Files (2026-02-20)

### Recording & Capture
- `Source/UnrealCV/Private/Actor/FusionCamCaptureActor.cpp` - Recording lifecycle manager (bugfix: crash on stop)
- `Source/UnrealCV/Public/Actor/FusionCamCaptureActor.h`

### Command Handlers
- `Source/UnrealCV/Private/Commands/LightHandler.cpp` - /light/* commands (added intensity control)
- `Source/UnrealCV/Private/Commands/LightHandler.h`

After Execution

  • Report number of new files added
  • Report number of descriptions updated
  • List any categorization decisions made
  • Highlight files that might need manual review