@bonesofspring/ai-rules 0.2.18 → 0.2.19

package/presets/cursor/next/rules/preset-no-cross-stack-leakage.mdc

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Ban leakage of stack-specific names, paths, and handoff stems across presets.
 - `go` / `java` / `php-hexagonal` / `php-laravel` / `mcp-ts` must not ship Playwright, XCUITest, Android instrumentation agents, Next lint recipes, or `xcodebuild`/`SwiftLint` as required handoffs.
 - `mcp-ts` must not ship Go tool commands (`go test`, `go vet`, `golangci-lint`) or `integration-test-*` agents as required delivery gates.
 - Shared core must not embed stack paths (`app/src/**`, `Features/**`, `playwright`, `xcodebuild`).
+- Storybook / Chrome DevTools MCP must **not** be required handoffs or agent stems (`storybook-reviewer`) on backend or mobile stacks. Frontend overlay mentions in `MCP.md` / `mcp-usage` Stack notes are OK.
 
 ## Forbidden in ios-swift hooks/agents (FAIL)
 

package/presets/cursor/next/rules/product-specs-authoring.mdc

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ alwaysApply: false
 
 Load when **Generate** or **Bootstrap** is requested (`/spec-start`, router `spec-gen`, brief AC, or analyst author mode). Discovery-only work stays on **`product-specs`**.
 
+**Optional prefix:** when the user or AC asks **research-before-spec**, load skill **`spec-discovery`** first (subset of methods; **claim-ledger** mandatory). Not the default `/task` consume path and not a new pipeline step.
+
 ## Modes
 
 1. **Consume** — default; never invent INDEX/specs (see `product-specs`).
@@ -84,7 +86,7 @@ Compliant = valid frontmatter + all required headings present (non-empty prose o
 
 ## Templates & assets
 
-**Package SoT:** `packages/ai-rules/presets/_shared/assets/docs-specs/` (`INDEX.md` stub, `_templates/page.md`, `_templates/feature.md`; optional `schemas/frontmatter-v1.schema.json`).
+**Package SoT:** `packages/ai-rules/presets/_shared/assets/docs-specs/` (`INDEX.md` stub, `_templates/page.md`, `_templates/feature.md`; `schemas/frontmatter-v1.schema.json` is a documentation artifact — the checker does not evaluate it).
 
 **CLI `init`:** when consumer `docs/specs/` is **absent**, copy INDEX stub + `_templates/*` (idempotent; **never overwrite** existing INDEX). When the tree already exists, skip seed entirely.
 
@@ -94,7 +96,7 @@ Compliant = valid frontmatter + all required headings present (non-empty prose o
 
 | Role | Responsibility |
 |------|----------------|
-| **task-analyst** | Primary author (Generate + Bootstrap); INDEX bootstrap; brief **Related specs** + **Spec gaps / generation requested**; loads this stem + skill `spec-authoring` |
+| **task-analyst** | Primary author (Generate + Bootstrap); INDEX bootstrap; brief **Related specs** + **Spec gaps / generation requested**; loads this stem + skill `spec-authoring`; optional skill `spec-discovery` when research-before-spec |
 | **tech-writer** | Post-delivery sync where present; never invent product behavior without AC/code source |
 | **feature-developer** | Consumes approved specs as SoT; mechanical INDEX/frontmatter fixes only on renames |
 | **mcp-ts** | No tech-writer — author + post-sync via **task-analyst** only |
@@ -113,8 +115,8 @@ Block handoff via `open_questions` until fixed:
 
 - `product-specs` — discovery / consume
 - Skill `spec-authoring` — procedural checklist
-- Optional consumer script `scripts/check-product-specs.sh` (WARN default; `--strict` FAIL)
-
+- Skill `spec-discovery` — opt-in research-before-spec (not default)
+- Optional consumer script `scripts/check-product-specs.sh` (ships in the npm package; WARN default; `--strict` FAIL). Bash checks INDEX links, required frontmatter keys, and body headings — it does **not** evaluate `frontmatter-v1.schema.json`
 
 ## Stack notes
 

package/presets/cursor/next/rules/product-specs.mdc

@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Product page/feature **behavior** specs live under the consumer repo `docs/specs
 
 **Authoring** (Generate / Bootstrap modes, INDEX/frontmatter v1, body checklist, greenfield, conflict precedence) → load **`product-specs-authoring`** when generation is requested (`/spec-start`, brief AC, or router `spec-gen`).
 
+**Pipeline `specMode`:** `consume` (this stem) · `generate` (authoring stem) · `none` (spike/research — skip INDEX row requirement; do not invent a dummy INDEX). Primary field: `brief.md` `## Spec mode`; optional `pipeline.json` `specMode`.
+
 ## Modes (summary)
 
 | Mode | When | Behavior |
@@ -20,19 +22,21 @@ Product page/feature **behavior** specs live under the consumer repo `docs/specs
 | **Consume** (default) | INDEX exists or globs hit `docs/specs/**` without generate intent | Discover via INDEX; soft-fail on miss; **never invent** INDEX/specs |
 | **Generate** | Explicit generate intent / AC / `/spec-start` with existing tree | Create/update page/feature specs + INDEX from stated sources |
 | **Bootstrap** | Explicit bootstrap / `/spec-start` when tree absent | Create INDEX + templates + first domain spec |
+| **None** (`specMode: none`) | Spike / research / preset-only | Skip INDEX requirement and author mode; no dummy INDEX row |
 
 Greenfield: agents may create INDEX/specs **only** on explicit intent, AC, or `/spec-start`. Missing INDEX alone does **not** authorize inventing the tree.
 
 ## Presence policy
 
+- If `specMode` is **`none`** → do **not** require an INDEX row; continue from brief/AC. Do not invent INDEX.
 - If `docs/specs/INDEX.md` is **missing** → the tree is **optional** (greenfield OK for *consume*). Continue with code/brief discovery; do not invent an INDEX solely because this stem loaded.
-- If INDEX **exists** → it is the **required discovery path** for work that touches a listed page, feature, route, or alias.
+- If INDEX **exists** and `specMode` is not `none` → it is the **required discovery path** for work that touches a listed page, feature, route, or alias.
 
 ## Discovery algorithm
 
-1. Always start at `docs/specs/INDEX.md` when present.
+1. Always start at `docs/specs/INDEX.md` when present (skip when `specMode: none`).
 2. Resolve the entry by: route, stable `id`, PageName / alias, or domain folder.
-3. Read the linked page spec (and optional domain `feature.md` when the INDEX or page Related links it).
+3. Read the **linked page** spec and, when INDEX or page Related links it, the optional domain `feature.md`. Do **not** dump the whole `docs/specs/**` tree into the prompt — locator = those linked files.
 
 ## Miss policy (INDEX present, row or file missing)
 
@@ -54,10 +58,10 @@ Same-changeset INDEX updates, frontmatter v1, required body headings, templates,
 ## Related
 
 - `product-specs-authoring` — generation modes, contracts, self-check.
+- Skill `spec-discovery` — opt-in research-before-spec (author mode only; not default consume).
 - `reference-features` — code structure mirror (how to layout files), not product behavior.
 - Consumer `.ai/context/**` when present — review/domain glossary; cross-link, do not replace.
 
-
 ## Stack notes
 
 - `routes`: app URL paths. `ui` / `store`: presentation + RTK/store paths (e.g. `app/src/ui/pages/...`). `e2e`: Playwright paths under `app/__tests__/e2e/**` (or repo equivalent).

package/presets/cursor/next/rules/tests-unit.mdc

@@ -74,4 +74,9 @@ it('returns empty list when guest', () => {})
 
 ## Correct
 
+```ts
+it('Возвращает пустой список. Пользователь не авторизован', () => {})
+```
+<!-- i18n-keep: E5 -->
+
 - `it('Возвращает пустой список. Пользователь не авторизован', () => {})` <!-- i18n-keep: E5 -->

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/README.md

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ Project skills for Cursor. They keep long workflows out of always-on rules while
 | Skill | When to use |
 |-------|-------------|
 | `feature-delivery` | End-to-end feature work across types, API, store, UI, tests |
+| `spec-authoring` | Author or bootstrap docs/specs (INDEX, page/feature templates); `/spec-start` / analyst author mode |
+| `spec-discovery` | Opt-in research-before-spec in analyst author mode (claim ledger; not default `/task` consume) |
 | `mockup-review` | Figma mockup review: DS, coverage, viewports (standalone or embedded) |
 | `ux-design` | Behavioral UX synthesis/review via task-analyst (standalone or embedded; no Figma MCP) |
 | `code-review` | MR/diff review using project architecture and test standards |

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/ci-investigation/SKILL.md

@@ -25,6 +25,14 @@ Write `ci-report.md` under the task slug folder:
 - Fix applied (or handoff to feature-developer)
 - Validation commands and results
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
+
 ## Handoff Rules
 
 - Config-only or one-line fixes → fix in place, re-run check.

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/code-review/SKILL.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Lead with findings ordered by severity. Required shape (also in `code-review-mr`
 - End with a verdict line: **`Safe to merge | needs changes | reject`**.
 - If there are no findings, say so and call out remaining test or validation risk.
 
-For agent team tasks, write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/review.md` and set `status.json` to `completed` or `changes_requested`.
+For agent team tasks, write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/review.md` and upsert the owned terminal receipt (`completed` or `changes_requested`); do not mutate `status.json`.
 
 ## Design guidance
 

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/debug-investigation/SKILL.md

@@ -25,7 +25,19 @@ For agent team tasks, write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/debug-report.md` with:
 - Regression coverage.
 - Remaining risk.
 
-Update `status.json` when complete.
+Agent team: upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.
+
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If Chrome DevTools MCP is ready and the app is running, use it for console, network, and runtime evidence.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
 
 ## Design guidance
 

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/feature-delivery/SKILL.md

@@ -20,7 +20,15 @@ Implement only the current AC / decomposition task. Clarify ambiguity before cod
 
 ## Handoff
 
-Summarize by layer, validation results, and known gaps. Agent team: update `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/status.json`.
+Summarize by layer, validation results, and known gaps. Agent team: upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.
+
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
 
 ## Design guidance
 

package/presets/cursor/next/skills/spec-discovery/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+---
+name: spec-discovery
+description: Opt-in research-before-spec for task-analyst author mode. 11 named methods plus a mandatory claim ledger. Use when the user or AC asks discovery before generating docs/specs — not default /task consume.
+---
+
+# Spec discovery
+
+Requestable — **not** always-on. Load **only** in **task-analyst author mode** when the user or AC asks research-before-spec (including `/spec-start` with that intent). Never default consume `/task`. Not a pipeline step.
+
+Load **`product-specs`** (and **`product-specs-authoring`** after this skill if authoring follows). Do **not** invent product behavior. Do **not** create a second spec-file tree.
+
+## Load policy
+
+1. Pick a **subset** of methods that fit the task — not all 11 every time.
+2. **`claim-ledger` is mandatory** whenever this skill runs.
+3. Write chronological notes to `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only). Do **not** mutate `status.json` / `metrics.json`.
+4. Discovery output lives in memlog + `brief.md` sections. Then hand off to skill **`spec-authoring`** (or stop if `specMode: none`).
+
+Backend / MCP stacks: skip UI-only examples; prefer `analog-scan`, `code-archaeology`, `problem-define`, `assumption-audit`, `claim-ledger`.
+
+## Methods
+
+| Method | Produces | Skip when |
+|--------|----------|-----------|
+| **intake-capture** | Raw idea, origin, first unknowns → memlog + brief Research inputs | User prompt + AC already complete |
+| **index-locator** | Related INDEX rows + linked spec paths + gaps | `specMode: none` or INDEX absent without consume intent |
+| **code-archaeology** | Observed behavior labeled `inferred`/`draft` with path citations | Greenfield with no relevant code |
+| **research-pack-scan** | Claims from `team/tasks/<slug>/research/**` or user-supplied paths | No research paths cited |
+| **evidence-against** | Reasons the idea may fail | Internal spike with no product/external risk |
+| **problem-define** | Who hurts, goals, non-goals, cost of inaction → brief | Brief Goal + Out of scope already exhaustive |
+| **concept-shape** | 2–3 approach options + appetite (small/medium/large); no API design | `architecture.md` exists or one obvious path |
+| **working-backwards-check** | Headline + 5 customer objections + verdict `forged` / `needs-heat` / `cracked` | Consume mode with approved specs |
+| **assumption-audit** | Assumption register → brief Assumptions + `open_questions` | Never skip in author mode (keep lightweight) |
+| **analog-scan** | 2–3 repo analogs via `reference-features` / code search | No plausible analog |
+| **claim-ledger** | Markdown table `source → claim` for every product-behavior claim | **Never skip** when this skill is loaded |
+
+## Claim ledger (required)
+
+Block spec authoring until every product-behavior claim has a source:
+
+```markdown
+| Source | Claim |
+|--------|-------|
+| brief AC-3 | Checkout shows empty cart copy |
+| code-archaeology inferred | Empty state uses an illustration |
+```
+
+Sources: AC / user / UI copy / labeled code inference / research path. Unsourced claims → `open_questions`.
+
+## Memlog
+
+Path: `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md`. Chronological `## YYYY-MM-DD` headings. Optional tags: `decision`, `assumption`, `override`, `event`, `claim`.
+
+## Forbidden
+
+- 108-technique catalogs, HTML composers, party-mode, five `assess.*` slash commands, Python memlog runtime.
+- Dummy INDEX rows when `specMode: none`.
+- Dumping the whole `docs/specs/**` tree — locator is INDEX → linked page + optional `feature.md`.

package/presets/cursor/next/team/README.md

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ Artifact directory for the Cursor “agent team” pipeline.
       unit-test-plan.md
       documentation.md
       review.md
+      .memlog.md             # append-only agent notes (optional)
 ```
 
 ## pipeline.json schema
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ Artifact directory for the Cursor “agent team” pipeline.
 {
   "slug": "order-history-date-filter",
   "intent": "feature",
+  "specMode": "consume",
   "summary": "Add date filter to Order History",
   "steps": [
     { "agent": "task-analyst", "label": "Clarify and decompose" },
@@ -59,6 +61,8 @@ Artifact directory for the Cursor “agent team” pipeline.
 | `skipIf` | `debugger.fixed` \| `ci-investigator.resolved` |
 | `parallel` | Invoke all `agent` values in one parent turn |
 
+Optional top-level **`specMode`:** `consume` | `generate` | `none` (router echo; `brief.md` `## Spec mode` wins).
+
 ## status.json (pipeline mode)
 
 ```json
@@ -112,6 +116,13 @@ Bootstrap `<slug>/` by **writing** `pipeline.json` (Write tool). Runtime/hook ow
 
 Commit task artifacts if you want them to survive `ai-rules clean cursor`. Or copy finished tasks to `docs/agent-workflow/tasks/<slug>/`.
 
+
+## specMode, applyReadiness, memlog
+
+- **`specMode`:** `consume` | `generate` | `none` — primary in `brief.md` `## Spec mode`; optional top-level `pipeline.json` `specMode`. `none` skips INDEX/author mode (spike/research).
+- **`applyReadiness`:** YAML frontmatter on developer `implementation.md`; JSON-shaped `{ "state": "blocked"|"ready"|"all_done", "contextFiles": [] }` on the analyst receipt (analyst may emit `blocked` pre-gate). See `agent-artifact-contracts`.
+- **Memlog:** `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (Claude: `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md`) — append-only, agent-written; `/task-continue` may read. Hook does not parse it. Example: `fixtures/memlog.example.md`.
+
 ## Artifact manifest and receipts
 
 Each slug stores one context index at `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json`. Schema v1 is defined by shared core `agent-team/agent-artifact-contracts.md`: every entry declares its producer, status, authoritative paths, acceptance-criteria IDs, decomposition task IDs, timestamps, and a terminal completion receipt.

package/presets/cursor/next/team/fixtures/feature-full.json

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
   "slug": "example-feature-full",
   "intent": "feature",
+  "specMode": "consume",
   "profile": "full",
   "routingDecision": {
     "complexity": "high",

package/presets/cursor/next/team/fixtures/memlog.example.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Memlog example
+
+Append-only. Agents write; `/task-continue` may read. The hook does not parse this file.
+
+## 2026-08-13
+
+- `decision`: specMode=generate; research-before-spec requested
+- `claim`: empty-cart copy lives in CartEmpty.tsx (code-archaeology, inferred)
+- `assumption`: no guest checkout in v1

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/MCP.md

@@ -13,4 +13,24 @@ Copied to `.cursor/mcp.json` on `ai-rules init cursor --preset nuxt`.
 
 Do not put secrets in the file. Optional: `CONTEXT7_API_KEY` in the environment — higher Context7 rate limits. Figma — OAuth on first connect (do not write the token into the config).
 
-After init: Settings → MCP → enable servers (or restart Cursor). Locally you may extend/override; `init` overwrites the same-named `mcp.json`.
+
+## Agent usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage`. The **session MCP catalog** is source of truth (this file and `mcp.json` are hints). Discover tool schemas before calling; never invent them.
+
+**Context7 (shipped):** query docs when a third-party API is not confirmed by lockfile + sibling files. Use the installed major. Cap ≤3 doc queries per question. If Context7 is down, mark `// VERIFY` and continue — do not block.
+
+## Local overlay (not shipped)
+
+`init` **merges** `mcpServers`: preset keys are updated; extra local servers are kept. User-level MCP is never touched. Prefer user-level MCP if you do not want overlay servers in the project file.
+
+Use an overlay only when it is **ready** (`serverStatus` not `error` / `needsAuth` / `loading`) **and** the task fits. Absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+| Kind | Typical aliases | When |
+|------|-----------------|------|
+| Observability | `sentry`, `datadog`, `plugin-datadog-*` | production error, event/trace id, APM |
+| Tickets | `linear`, `jira`, `notion`, `plugin-notion-*` | ticket/page URL; read-only; task-folder artifacts remain SoT |
+| GitHub MCP | `github` | optional; native `gh` remains SoT for PRs and checks |
+| Storybook | `storybook`, `user-storybook`, `plugin-storybook`, `storybook-mcp-addon` | component docs/stories/controls; needs Storybook running; not shipped |
+
+**Browser split (this preset):** Playwright MCP → e2e agents and selectors. Chrome DevTools MCP → `debugger` / `performance-auditor` against a running app. Not interchangeable.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/accessibility-reviewer.md

@@ -48,6 +48,14 @@ PASS | PASS_WITH_NOTES | FAIL
 |-----------|--------|-------|
 ```
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition, implementation or UI diff scope, and prior review artifacts when present.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/ci-investigator.md

@@ -47,6 +47,14 @@ Commands run and results.
 - If the fix requires feature work beyond CI scope → document in `ci-report.md` and emit owned receipt outcome `completed`; orchestrator/hook may invoke `feature-developer`.
 - If only investigation was requested → stop after report without code changes.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition when present, failing check context, and prior validation/debug artifacts.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/debugger.md

@@ -46,6 +46,18 @@ fixApplied: false
 
 5. If fix is trivial and clearly scoped, you **may** apply the minimal fix and set `fixApplied: true` in the report. Otherwise leave implementation to **feature-developer** with `fixApplied: false`.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If Chrome DevTools MCP is ready and the app is running, use it for console, network, and runtime evidence.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition when present, failing evidence, and related prior artifacts.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/feature-developer.md

@@ -65,6 +65,31 @@ When work touches a page/feature/route/alias: if `docs/specs/INDEX.md` exists (o
 Mechanical INDEX/frontmatter fixes only when implementation renames routes/ids. Substantive behavior edits → hand back to task-analyst (or tech-writer where present). If INDEX is absent and generation was not approved, treat specs as optional (greenfield).
 
 
+**specMode `none`:** do not require INDEX; implement from brief/AC only.
+
+**applyReadiness:** YAML frontmatter on `implementation.md`:
+
+```yaml
+applyReadiness:
+  state: ready   # blocked | ready | all_done
+  contextFiles: []
+```
+
+`blocked` if human gate pending, required spec missing, required UX `INCOMPLETE`, or incomplete WP deps. `ready` when the current WP may be implemented. `all_done` on the final receipt when mechanical spec sync is done.
+
+**Code Map + Suggested Review Order:** when this WP spans **>1 layer or module**, add to `implementation.md` a Code Map (3–8 annotated paths) and Suggested Review Order lines `concern | path:line | ≤15 words`. Omit for single-file / single-layer WPs.
+
+**Memlog:** append implementation decisions to `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only).
+
+
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for `brief.md`, `decomposition.md`, current scope, and applicable prior findings.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/migration-specialist.md

@@ -54,6 +54,12 @@ Temporary adapters, feature flags, dual-write if needed.
 - Map every phase to concrete decomposition tasks for `feature-developer`.
 - Do not implement code — planning only.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition and stack/version context from the repo.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/performance-auditor.md

@@ -51,6 +51,14 @@ Bundle chunks, Lighthouse hints, or measured timings.
 Ordered list for feature-developer if fixes are requested.
 ```
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If Chrome DevTools MCP is ready and the app is running, use it for console/network/traces. Do not treat that as an e2e substitute.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief when present and the scoped git diff / routes under audit.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/playwright-test-generator.md

@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ You generate Playwright tests from project test plans.
 5. **Use `playwright` MCP** when available (`browser_navigate`, `browser_snapshot`, generator tools; may appear as `user-playwright` if installed globally) to verify selectors before finalizing specs.
 6. Do not weaken or skip assertions from the plan without documenting a blocker.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Use Playwright MCP when available for selector checks and failure reproduction. Chrome DevTools is for `debugger` / `performance-auditor`, not this e2e loop. Storybook MCP if present may inform component docs — do not replace `*.cases.md`.
+
+
 ## Completion
 
-Run the affected spec if feasible. Report files changed, tests run, failures, and gaps. For agent team tasks, update `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/status.json`.
+Run the affected spec if feasible. Report files changed, tests run, failures, and gaps. For agent team tasks, upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/playwright-test-healer.md

@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ You debug and fix failing Playwright e2e tests.
 5. Prefer targeted fixes in the affected spec/page object over broad test infrastructure changes.
 6. Re-run the affected spec when feasible.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Use Playwright MCP when available for selector checks and failure reproduction. Chrome DevTools is for `debugger` / `performance-auditor`, not this e2e loop. Storybook MCP if present may inform component docs — do not replace `*.cases.md`.
+
+
 ## Completion
 
-Report root cause, files changed, validation result, and remaining flakiness risk. For agent team tasks, update `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/status.json`.
+Report root cause, files changed, validation result, and remaining flakiness risk. For agent team tasks, upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/playwright-test-planner.md

@@ -25,4 +25,4 @@ Follow **`playwright-agents.mdc`**, **`tests-e2e-structure.mdc`**, and the **`pl
 
 ## Output
 
-Write or update the relevant `*.cases.md` file. If this is part of an agent team task, summarize changed plans and update `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/status.json`.
+Write or update the relevant `*.cases.md` file. If this is part of an agent team task, summarize changed plans and upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/solution-architect.md

@@ -53,6 +53,12 @@ Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/architecture.md`:
 - Flag when decomposition should change — list suggested updates for analyst/developer.
 - Do **not** write production code or tests.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition and applicable prior analysis artifacts.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/task-analyst.md

@@ -108,6 +108,15 @@ Do not invoke the developer or any implementation subagent.
 
 **Author mode (Generate / Bootstrap):** When the user runs `/spec-start`, router intent is `spec-gen` / bootstrap, or brief/AC requests generation: load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** and skill **`spec-authoring`**. You are the **primary author** (INDEX bootstrap included). Follow frontmatter v1 + required headings; update INDEX in the **same change set**; default `status: draft`. Block handoff via `open_questions` until the authoring self-check passes.
 
+
+**Spec mode:** Write `## Spec mode` in `brief.md` with exactly one of `consume` | `generate` | `none`. Infer if unset: spike/research/preset-only → `none`; `/spec-start` or router `spec-gen` → `generate`; otherwise `consume`. Router may echo `specMode` on `pipeline.json`.
+
+**`none`:** skip INDEX row requirement and author mode; do not invent a dummy INDEX.
+
+**Research-before-spec (opt-in):** load skill **`spec-discovery`** only when the user/AC asks research before authoring (not default consume `/task`). Run a **subset** of methods; **`claim-ledger` is mandatory** whenever the skill loads. Append chronological notes to `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only; do not mutate `status.json`).
+
+**applyReadiness (author blocked):** if specs are drafted but the human gate has not passed, or a required named spec is missing, emit `applyReadiness: { "state": "blocked", "contextFiles": ["…"] }` on the analysis receipt. Do not invoke feature-developer.
+
 ### Brief sections (when author mode or INDEX exists)
 
 Add to `brief.md`:
@@ -138,6 +147,14 @@ Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/ux-design.md` with the headings in rule `ux-des
 
 When produced, append `ux-design.md` to this step's **`analysis`** `authoritativePaths` / `evidencePaths`. No new manifest producer row.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If the prompt/brief has a tracker URL (Linear/Jira/Notion/…) and that MCP is ready, pull AC **read-only**. Task-folder artifacts remain SoT.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume `pipeline.json`, the manifest routing entry, user-approved decisions, and any authoritative architecture/approval entries.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/agents/task-router.md

@@ -114,6 +114,7 @@ Cursor mapping when orchestrator invokes Task: `cheap` → pass `model: "fast"`
 | Intent | Default humanGates |
 |--------|-------------------|
 | `feature`, `refactor`, `test-only`, `a11y` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
+| `spec-gen` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
 | `migration` | `["after:migration-specialist"]` |
 | `docs-only` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
 | `unit-only` | `["after:unit-test-planner"]` when new plan; `[]` for healer |
@@ -149,6 +150,11 @@ Detect and set routing reasons when the user asks to **generate / bootstrap prod
 
 Do **not** add a dedicated `spec-author` agent. Do not require solution-architect for routine spec authoring.
 
+
+**specMode (optional `pipeline.json` field):** `none` for spike/research; `generate` for `spec-gen` / `/spec-start`; `consume` default when INDEX exists. Echo top-level `specMode`. Brief `## Spec mode` wins on conflict.
+
+Do **not** add a pipeline step for `spec-discovery`. Instruct analyst to load that skill only when the user/AC asks research-before-spec.
+
 ## Runtime initialization
 
 Return the routing receipt to the orchestrator. The orchestration runtime/hook exclusively initializes and updates `status.json`, `metrics.json`, attempt identities, and gate lifecycle; the router does not write those shared runtime files.

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/commands/spec-start.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Routes intent **`spec-gen`** (or bootstrap) → **task-analyst** in **author mod
 3. Ensure `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/` exists (Write artifacts; not Shell mkdir).
 4. Write `.cursor/team/active-task.json` → `{ "slug": "<slug>" }`.
 5. Write minimal `pipeline.json`: task-analyst → (optional stop) → feature-developer only if user asked implement-after. **No separate spec-author agent.**
-6. Invoke **task-analyst** with: author mode; load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** + skill **`spec-authoring`**; Bootstrap if `docs/specs/` absent, else Generate.
+6. Invoke **task-analyst** with: author mode; load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** + skill **`spec-authoring`**; Bootstrap if `docs/specs/` absent, else Generate. Optional: if arguments/AC ask research-before-spec, also load skill **`spec-discovery`** (not default).
 7. Wait for analyst. **Do not** invoke feature-developer until human gate passes.
 
 ## Human gate

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/mcp.json

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
   "mcpServers": {
     "context7": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp"]
+      "args": ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp@4.0.2"]
     },
     "playwright": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest"]
+      "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@0.0.79"]
     },
     "chrome-devtools": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "chrome-devtools-mcp@latest"]
+      "args": ["-y", "chrome-devtools-mcp@1.7.0"]
     },
     "figma": {
       "url": "https://mcp.figma.com/mcp"

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/rules/README.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Special Cursor Rule format:
 
 - **`alwaysApply: true`** (Cursor) / **without `paths:`** (Claude) — base invariants only (**3**):
   - `nuxt-app-core`, `package-manager`, `code-quality-and-refactoring`
-- **On-demand / requestable** — `post-change-lint` (**required after code edits**, not always-on), `agent-team-intake` (via orchestrator/commands), `agent-team-orchestrator`, architecture, imports, UI, tests, feature-delivery-workflow, `design-guidance`, `anti-sycophancy-discipline`, `vue-nuxt-anti-hallucination`, reference-features, product-specs, product-specs-authoring, nuxt-pages-routing, `security-nuxt`, vue-a11y-coding, `technical-retro`, `mockup-review`, `ux-design`
+- **On-demand / requestable** — `post-change-lint` (**required after code edits**, not always-on), `agent-team-intake` (via orchestrator/commands), `agent-team-orchestrator`, architecture, imports, UI, tests, feature-delivery-workflow, `design-guidance`, `mcp-usage`, `anti-sycophancy-discipline`, `vue-nuxt-anti-hallucination`, reference-features, product-specs, product-specs-authoring, nuxt-pages-routing, `security-nuxt`, vue-a11y-coding, `technical-retro`, `mockup-review`, `ux-design`
 - **Preset author meta** (globs `packages/ai-rules/presets/**`, never alwaysApply): `preset-layering`, `preset-twin-sync`, `preset-token-budget`, `preset-pr-checklist`, `preset-no-cross-stack-leakage`
 - **Skills** — long procedures (`feature-delivery`, `code-review`, …)
 
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ SoT prose: `packages/ai-rules/presets/_shared/core/**` (see `_shared/README.md`)
 | `quality/code-quality-and-refactoring.md` | `code-quality-and-refactoring.mdc` | Stack notes: ESLint/stylelint, CSS tokens |
 | `quality/anti-sycophancy-discipline.md` | `anti-sycophancy-discipline.mdc` | requestable full VERIFY/discipline set; globs `**/*.{ts,tsx}` |
 | `quality/design-guidance.md` | `design-guidance.mdc` | requestable smells/GoF; globs `**/*.{ts,tsx}` |
+| `quality/mcp-usage.md` | `mcp-usage.mdc` | requestable Context7 + overlay MCP |
 | `agent-team/agent-team-orchestrator.md` | `agent-team-orchestrator.mdc` | Roles (Playwright trio); preset PR pointer |
 | `agent-team/agent-team-intake.md` | `agent-team-intake.mdc` | thin |
 | `architecture/feature-delivery-workflow.md` | `feature-delivery-workflow.mdc` | Nuxt layer checklist |

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/rules/agent-team-orchestrator.mdc

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Work request without `/task` — see **`agent-team-intake.mdc`** (when to sugges
 | `/task-continue <slug>` | After human gate or pause |
 | `/feature-start <desc>` | Legacy: analyst-only start (no router) |
 | `/feature-continue <slug>` | Alias of task-continue |
+| `/spec-start [desc]` | Generate/bootstrap `docs/specs` — router intent `spec-gen` → analyst author mode → human gate |
 | `/technical-retro [slug]` | Retro with agent team block |
 
 ## Stack notes
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ Work request without `/task` — see **`agent-team-intake.mdc`** (when to sugges
 | Agent | App / prod writes | Typical intent |
 |-------|-------------------|----------------|
 | `task-router` | no (team only) | Every `/task` — writes `pipeline.json` |
-| `task-analyst` | no (team only) | feature, refactor, test-only, a11y, docs-only, migration, ux-design |
+| `task-analyst` | no (team only) | feature, refactor, test-only, a11y, docs-only, migration, ux-design, spec-gen |
 | `solution-architect` | no (team only) | spike, complex cross-layer feature |
 | `migration-specialist` | no (team only) | migration — phased upgrade plan |
 | `api-contract-reviewer` | no (team only) | new/changed backend API contracts |