Filesystems Are Having a Moment
Summary
A thoughtful exploration of how filesystems are reemerging as a central interface for AI agents to persist context. The author argues that the filesystem platform, not a single application, should store agent context and preferences, while databases remain the durable substrate. The piece discusses context-file standards (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, SKILL.md), the limitations of context windows, and the tension between fragmentation and interoperability, citing ETH Zürich work and the idea that portable context enables cross-app collaboration without formal vendor agreements.