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@@ -130,3 +130,11 @@ Implemented multi-graph support for cognitive
 - **Summary:** # Cognitive Memory: XDG Base Directory Compliance
 
 Moved default data directory from hardcoded
+
+## 14:56 - Removed CORE.md auto-loading from sessions — rely on MCP recall instead
+- **Type:** decision
+- **Tags:** ["cognitive-memory", "core-md", "optimization", "architecture", "claude-code"]
+- **Memory:** [removed-coremd-auto-loading-from-sessions-rely-on-mcp-recall-42c9a0](graph/decisions/removed-coremd-auto-loading-from-sessions-rely-on-mcp-recall-42c9a0.md)
+- **Summary:** # CORE.md Auto-Loading Removed (MCP-First Approach)
+
+Removed the MEMORY.md symlink mechanism that