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AoC Puzzle Description and Input Data

When asked to retrieve any information from the Advent of Code (AoC) website, use the following configuration for API calls to https://adventofcode.com.

Obtain AOC_SESSION_COOKIE

• This environment variable may already be set. If not, find it in .env.

HTTP Headers

• Cookie: session=<AOC_SESSION_COOKIE>
• User-Agent: github.com/derailed-dash/Advent-of-Code by derailed.dash@gmail.com (Recommended by AoC)

Retrieving Puzzle Description

• URL: https://adventofcode.com/{year}/day/{day} (e.g., https://adventofcode.com/2018/day/2)
• Note: The description usually has two parts. Part 2 is only available after Part 1 is solved.

Retrieving Sample Puzzle Input

• Source: The "sample input" is usually found within the puzzle description HTML, often in a <pre><code> block.
• Part 1 vs Part 2: Sample inputs may differ between parts. Part 2 description is locked until Part 1 is complete.
• Storage: Save as /src/AoC_{year}/d{nn}/input/sample_input_part_n.txt
  • Ensure d{nn} is zero-padded (e.g., d04).

Retrieving (User-Specific) Puzzle Input Data

• URL: https://adventofcode.com/{year}/day/{day}/input
• Storage: Save as /src/AoC_{year}/d{nn}/input/input.txt
  • Ensure d{nn} is zero-padded.

Operational Rules

• No Unsolicited Actions: Do NOT perform additional steps (like solving the puzzle) unless asked.
• Cleanup: Do NOT persist the downloaded desc.html file. If you download it for processing, you MUST delete it immediately after the task is complete.