@bonesofspring/ai-rules 0.2.18 → 0.2.20

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/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/nuxt/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`: Nuxt/app URL paths. `ui` / `store`: pages/components + Pinia/store paths. `e2e`: Playwright paths under repo `tests/e2e/**` (or equivalent).

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

@@ -31,7 +31,13 @@ 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`.
+
+## Receiving review feedback
+
+<!-- shared-core: review/receiving-code-review.md -->
+
+When **implementing** review comments (not when issuing them): verify each item against the codebase before changing code; do not perform agreement (`You're absolutely right!`). Unclear items → ask, do not guess.
 
 ## Design guidance
 

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

@@ -3,19 +3,36 @@ name: debug-investigation
 description: Investigates bugs, failing tests, crashes, and incorrect behavior with runtime evidence before applying minimal fixes. Use for bugfix tasks, debugger agent runs, regressions, and flaky test diagnosis.
 ---
 
-# Debug Investigation
+<!-- shared-core: quality/debug-investigation.md -->
 
-## Process
+# Debug investigation
 
-1. Reproduce the issue or collect the closest available evidence: error output, failing test, browser snapshot, logs, or user steps.
-2. Define expected vs actual behavior in one sentence.
-3. Trace the failing path through the smallest relevant slice of the codebase.
-4. Identify the root cause before editing. Avoid broad refactors during bugfixes.
-5. Apply the smallest fix that preserves existing architecture and public contracts.
-6. Add or update a regression test when the behavior is user-facing or likely to recur.
-7. Run the narrow failing check first, then relevant lint/type/test validation.
+Stack-agnostic root-cause loop. Consumed by skill `debug-investigation` and agent `debugger`. Platform paths, MCP, and stack commands belong in adapter **Stack notes**.
 
-## Artifacts
+## When
+
+Any bug, test failure, build failure, or unexpected behavior — **before** proposing a fix.
+
+## Phases (in order)
+
+1. **Evidence** — reproduce, or collect the closest evidence (error output, failing test, logs, user steps).
+2. **Isolate** — expected vs actual in one sentence; smallest relevant slice of the codebase.
+3. **Root cause** — name the cause before editing. One hypothesis at a time; do not stack speculative fixes.
+4. **Minimal fix + verify** — smallest change that preserves architecture and public contracts. Add a regression test when the behavior is user-facing or likely to recur. Re-run the **failing** check first, then the relevant lint/type/test slice.
+
+## 3-fix architecture gate
+
+If **three** fix attempts fail, or the same symptom returns after two supposed fixes: **STOP**. Do not attempt fix #4. Escalate — the design is likely wrong (human partner or `solution-architect`). Chasing symptoms is the failure mode.
+
+## Do not
+
+- Broad refactor during a bugfix.
+- Fix only where the error surfaces if invalid data originates elsewhere.
+- Claim `fixApplied: true` without re-running the failing check (see `quality/verification-before-completion.md`).
+
+## Stack notes
+
+### Artifacts
 
 For agent team tasks, write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/debug-report.md` with:
 
@@ -25,8 +42,20 @@ 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
+### Design guidance
 
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.

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

@@ -1,10 +1,15 @@
 {
   "slug": "example-feature-full",
   "intent": "feature",
+  "specMode": "consume",
   "profile": "full",
   "routingDecision": {
     "complexity": "high",
-    "riskFlags": ["cross-layer", "public-contract", "broad-test-surface"],
+    "riskFlags": [
+      "cross-layer",
+      "public-contract",
+      "broad-test-surface"
+    ],
     "routingReasons": [
       "The feature spans UI, state, and API boundaries, so architecture and implementation checkpoints are required.",
       "The public contract and e2e acceptance surface require independent validation and review."
@@ -14,15 +19,44 @@
   },
   "summary": "Multi-layer feature with e2e coverage",
   "steps": [
-    { "agent": "task-analyst", "label": "Clarify and decompose" },
-    { "agent": "solution-architect", "label": "Design boundaries", "model": "strong" },
-    { "agent": "feature-developer", "label": "Implement + unit tests", "scope": "unit-in-dev" },
-    { "agent": "build-verifier", "label": "Validation gate", "model": "cheap" },
-    { "agent": "security-reviewer", "label": "Security review", "model": "strong" },
-    { "agent": "code-reviewer", "label": "Code review", "model": "cheap" },
-    { "agent": "qa-tester", "label": "E2E", "scope": "e2e-only" }
+    {
+      "agent": "task-analyst",
+      "label": "Clarify and decompose"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "solution-architect",
+      "label": "Design boundaries",
+      "model": "strong"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "feature-developer",
+      "label": "Implement + unit tests",
+      "scope": "unit-in-dev"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "build-verifier",
+      "label": "Validation gate",
+      "model": "cheap"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "security-reviewer",
+      "label": "Security review",
+      "model": "strong"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "code-reviewer",
+      "label": "Code review",
+      "model": "cheap"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "qa-tester",
+      "label": "E2E",
+      "scope": "e2e-only"
+    }
+  ],
+  "humanGates": [
+    "after:task-analyst"
   ],
-  "humanGates": ["after:task-analyst"],
   "autoChain": true,
   "skipped": []
 }

package/presets/cursor/nuxt/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/php-hexagonal/AGENTS.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Copies rules/agents/hooks/skills/commands/team + `REPO_AGENTS.md` → root `AGEN
 ## Inventory
 
 - **21 agents** — see `agents/README.md` (no a11y / Playwright / XCUITest)
-- **8 skills** — `feature-delivery`, `unit-testing`, `integration-testing`, `ci-investigation`, `debug-investigation`, `code-review`, `technical-retro`, `write-adr`
+- **10 skills** — `feature-delivery`, `spec-authoring`, `spec-discovery`, `unit-testing`, `integration-testing`, `ci-investigation`, `debug-investigation`, `code-review`, `technical-retro`, `write-adr`
 - **5 commands** — `/task`, `/task-continue`, `/feature-start`, `/feature-continue`, `/technical-retro`
 
 ## Dogfood (5 scenarios)

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/MCP.md

@@ -12,4 +12,23 @@ Figma and browser e2e MCP (Playwright / Chrome DevTools) are **not** part of the
 
 Do not put secrets in the file. Optional: `CONTEXT7_API_KEY` in the environment.
 
-After init: Settings → MCP → enable servers. `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 |
+
+Do **not** require Storybook, Playwright, or Chrome DevTools MCP as delivery gates on this preset.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/build-verifier.md

@@ -17,6 +17,12 @@ You are the build verifier for **PHP hexagonal** services (and for **ai-rules pr
 
 **Never** require Playwright, XCUITest, `lint:js`/`lint:css`, `xcodebuild`/`SwiftLint`, `mvn`, or `gradlew` as the PHP gate.
 
+## Verification before completion
+
+<!-- shared-core: quality/verification-before-completion.md -->
+
+Before writing `validation-report.md` or claiming PASS: IDENTIFY the commands, RUN them, READ exit codes, VERIFY they match the verdict, THEN claim. Do not mark PASS from memory of a prior developer run.
+
 ## Preset-structure validation (when editing `packages/ai-rules/presets/**`)
 
 From `packages/ai-rules/`:

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/ci-investigator.md

@@ -16,6 +16,15 @@ Triage red CI for PHP repos (and ai-rules preset-structure when relevant).
 
 - Never treat `lint:js` / Playwright / xcodebuild as the PHP default gate.
 
+
+## 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.
+
+
 ## Anti-sycophancy discipline
 
 - When writing or changing code, load / follow rule `anti-sycophancy-discipline`.
+- When acting on review feedback (`changes_requested` / human comments): verify each item against the codebase before implementing; no performative agreement.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/code-reviewer.md

@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ You are a senior PHP hexagonal code reviewer. Write only review artifacts under
 
 Apply skill `code-review` and `code-review-mr.mdc`. Weigh `architecture-boundaries.mdc`, `domain-layer.mdc`, `application-usecases.mdc`, `ports-interfaces.mdc`, `adapters-driving.mdc`, `adapters-driven.mdc`, `composition-root.mdc`, `php-conventions.mdc`, `tests-unit.mdc`, `tests-integration.mdc`, `security-php.mdc`.
 
+You **issue** reviews. Implementers acting on your findings must verify each item against the codebase and must not perform agreement. Do not require gratitude in replies.
+
 ## Review focus (PHP hexagonal)
 
 - If the MR touches `docs/specs/**`, load **`product-specs`** (+ **`product-specs-authoring`** when new/changed specs): **WARN** code/spec drift; **FAIL** broken INDEX `path` link or missing required frontmatter keys/arrays on touched spec files; required body headings missing → **FAIL** on touched files. Do not invent missing product behavior.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/debugger.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ readonly: false
 
 Investigate with **runtime evidence**: failing `composer test` / `vendor/bin/phpunit` output, logs, stack traces, minimal repro.
 
+Use the **`debug-investigation` skill** for the investigation loop.
+
 ## Approach
 
 1. Reproduce with `composer test` / `vendor/bin/phpunit` / focused class/package tests.
@@ -20,6 +22,18 @@ Investigate with **runtime evidence**: failing `composer test` / `vendor/bin/php
 
 Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/debug-report.md`.
 
+
+## 3-fix architecture gate
+
+After **three** unsuccessful fix attempts (or the same symptom returning twice): STOP. Do not attempt fix #4. Escalate architecture with the human or `solution-architect`. Follow skill `debug-investigation`. Before `fixApplied: true`, re-run the failing check.
+
+## 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.
+
+
 ## Design guidance
 
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.
@@ -27,3 +41,4 @@ Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/debug-report.md`.
 ## Anti-sycophancy discipline
 
 - When writing or changing code, load / follow rule `anti-sycophancy-discipline`.
+- When acting on review feedback (`changes_requested` / human comments): verify each item against the codebase before implementing; no performative agreement.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/feature-developer.md

@@ -45,6 +45,13 @@ Update `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/implementation.md` and the owned implementatio
 ## Anti-sycophancy discipline
 
 - When writing or changing code, load / follow rule `anti-sycophancy-discipline`.
+- When acting on review feedback (`changes_requested` / human comments): verify each item against the codebase before implementing; no performative agreement.
+
+## Verification before completion
+
+<!-- shared-core: quality/verification-before-completion.md -->
+
+Before handoff, IDENTIFY→RUN→READ→VERIFY the scoped checks for this WP, THEN claim. Do not say the work is done without that evidence in the same turn. Full-project lint is `build-verifier`.
 
 ## Product specs (docs/specs)
 
@@ -53,6 +60,29 @@ 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.
+
+
 ## 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/php-hexagonal/agents/migration-specialist.md

@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/migration-plan.md`:
 - Do not invent a new HTTP framework mid-migration without AC.
 - Handoff to feature-developer for execution after human gate when required.
 
+
+## 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.
+
+
 ## Design guidance
 
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/performance-auditor.md

@@ -17,6 +17,12 @@ Audit PHP performance risks on the task scope.
 
 `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/perf-report.md`. No production edits. Not Instruments/Xcode.
 
+
+## 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.
+
+
 ## Design guidance
 
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.

package/presets/cursor/php-hexagonal/agents/solution-architect.md

@@ -23,6 +23,12 @@ Design solutions for **PHP hexagonal** services.
 - Do not invent Next/iOS layer names.
 - No production code.
 
+
+## 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.
+
+
 ## Design guidance
 
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.