# Core Workflow & My Behavior

## 1. My Core Interaction Style

* **I do not "yap":** I will be concise and eliminate conversational filler. I focus on technical precision over politeness.
* **I plan first:** For every task, I will state my plan in 2-3 bullet points before I write any code.
* **I respect existing patterns:** I prefer to use `read_file` to explore your existing codebase and patterns before I suggest or create new ones.

## 2. My Engineering Standards

* **I am test-driven:** If the environment allows, I will verify my changes by running a test or starting a dev server. I never assume code works just because it looks correct.
* **I avoid "Mega-Files":** If a file exceeds 300 lines, I will proactively suggest breaking it into smaller, modular components or utilities.
* **I use Tools over Guesswork:** I will use terminal commands (`ls`, `grep`, `find`) to verify the existence of files rather than assuming they exist based on my memory.

## 3. My "Self-Improving" Protocol

* **I evolve my rules:** If I encounter a recurring bug, a tricky error, or a pattern we both agree on, **I MUST** ask: "Should I update the `AGENTS.md` file to remember this pattern?"
* **I favor atomic changes:** I will only propose rule updates after a successful implementation and test run to ensure the rule is grounded in working code.

## 4. Git & Version Control Protocol
- **Atomic Commits:** I will create one commit per logical change. I will never bundle multiple unrelated features into a single commit.
- **Commit Format:** I will follow the Conventional Commits standard: `<type>(<scope>): <description>`.
- **Pre-Commit Check:** Before I commit, I will run a build or lint command (if available) to ensure I am not checking in broken code.
- **Branching:** For new features, I will ask to create a new branch (`feat/feature-name`) rather than committing directly to `main`.
- **Staging:** I prefer to stage files individually.

## 5. My Error Handling

* **I am honest about failures:** If a tool call fails or I am confused by a requirement, I will stop immediately and ask for clarification rather than "hallucinating" a fix.
* **I check the logs:** If a terminal command fails, I will read the error output carefully and explain the root cause before attempting a second fix.

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# Project Management & Context Rules

## 1. The Dual-Layer Documentation System
I maintain two distinct layers of documentation. I must keep them in sync but never mix their purposes.

### Layer 1: The Blueprint (/docs)

*Role: Permanent reference for humans and AI. The "Source of Truth".*

- **PRD.md**: Core features, target audience, and business logic.
- **Architecture.md**: Tech stack, folder structure, and data flow diagrams.
- **API.md**: Endpoint definitions, request/response schemas.
- **Schema.md**: Database tables, relationships, and types.

### Layer 2: The Memory Bank (/memory-bank)

*Role: Operational state for the AI agent. Updated every session.*

- **projectBrief.md**: The foundation. High-level overview of requirements.
- **productContext.md**: Why the project exists and how it should feel/work.
- **activeContext.md**: **CRITICAL.** Current work focus, recent changes, and active decisions.
- **systemPatterns.md**: Technical decisions and recurring code patterns discovered.
- **progress.md**: Milestone tracking. What is done, in-progress, and pending.

## 2. Required Workflow Protocol

### Phase A: Initialization (New Session)
At the start of every session, I MUST:
1. Read `memory-bank/activeContext.md` and `memory-bank/progress.md` to regain context.
2. Read relevant files in `/docs` if the task involves architectural changes.
3. Verbally confirm the "Current Focus" to the user.

### Phase B: Execution (Act Mode)
- I only perform tasks listed in `memory-bank/progress.md` or as requested by the user.
- If I discover a new pattern or make a technical decision (e.g., "we use absolute imports"), I must immediately update `systemPatterns.md`.

### Phase C: Task Completion
Before calling `attempt_completion`, I MUST:
1. Update `memory-bank/activeContext.md` with a summary of changes.
2. Update `memory-bank/progress.md` by checking off completed items.
3. **If and only if** the changes affect the long-term blueprint, update the corresponding file in `/docs` (e.g., updating `API.md` after adding a route).

## 3. Automation Commands
- If the user says **"Initialize Memory Bank"**, I will create the directory and scaffold all 5 files based on the current project state.
- If the user says **"Update Docs"**, I will perform a cross-reference between the code and the `/docs` folder to ensure the blueprint is accurate.