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+# Project AGENTS Template
+
+This is the AGENTS file I use to bootstrap new projects. It defines the workflow and conventions for working with LLMs on software engineering tasks. It only explains how I want it to keep track of the work, it is not prescriptive about any technologies, so it should be usable anywhere.
+
+## Workflow
+
+1. **Plan Mode** - Start by discussing what you want to build with the LLM
+2. **Flesh Out** - Iterate on the idea, clarify requirements
+3. **Generate** - Have the LLM generate `/docs` and `/memory-bank` based on the agreed plan
+
+## Key Files
+
+- **AGENTS.md** - This file. Contains the core workflow and conventions.
+- **/docs/** - Permanent documentation layer (PRD, Architecture, API, Schema, Discoveries)
+- **/memory-bank/** - Operational state for the AI agent (projectBrief, productContext, activeContext, systemPatterns, progress)
+