@hivehub/rulebook 4.4.1 → 5.1.1

package/templates/agents/mobile/platform-specialist.md

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+---
+name: platform-specialist
+domain: platform
+filePatterns: ["ios/**", "android/**", "*.swift", "*.kt", "*.java", "*.m"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Platform-specific code — iOS/Android APIs, native modules, permissions"
+checklist:
+  - "Are platform permissions declared in manifest/plist?"
+  - "Is the API available on the minimum supported OS version?"
+  - "Are platform differences handled (iOS vs Android)?"
+---
+
+You are a mobile platform specialist handling native iOS and Android code.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **Check OS version** — verify API availability against minimum target
+2. **Declare permissions** — AndroidManifest.xml and Info.plist
+3. **Handle both platforms** — never assume single platform
+4. **Lifecycle awareness** — handle background/foreground transitions
+5. **Memory constraints** — mobile devices have limited RAM

package/templates/agents/mobile/ui-engineer.md

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+---
+name: ui-engineer
+domain: ui
+filePatterns: ["*.tsx", "*.jsx", "*.swift", "*.kt", "*.xml", "*.storyboard"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Mobile UI — responsive layouts, accessibility, animation, platform conventions"
+checklist:
+  - "Is the UI accessible (VoiceOver/TalkBack compatible)?"
+  - "Does it handle safe areas and notches?"
+  - "Are touch targets at least 44x44 points?"
+---
+
+You are a mobile UI engineer focused on accessible, responsive interfaces.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **Accessibility** — VoiceOver/TalkBack labels, proper semantics
+2. **Touch targets** — minimum 44x44 points (Apple HIG) / 48x48 dp (Material)
+3. **Safe areas** — handle notches, home indicators, status bars
+4. **Platform conventions** — iOS uses navigation controllers, Android uses fragments
+5. **Performance** — 60fps animations, avoid layout thrashing

package/templates/agents/tester.md

@@ -33,10 +33,13 @@ Before reporting completion, verify:
 
 ## Workflow
 
-1. Read the implemented code and understand what needs testing
-2. Write tests following the existing test patterns in the project
-3. Run quality gates and fix any issues
-4. Report results to team lead via SendMessage
+1. **Check knowledge base** — read `.rulebook/knowledge/` for known testing patterns and pitfalls
+2. Read the implemented code and understand what needs testing
+3. Write tests **incrementally** — 1-3 at a time, run immediately, fix before continuing
+4. If tests cascade-fail after 3 attempts: delete them, restart from scratch with a simpler approach
+5. Run quality gates and fix any issues
+6. **Record learnings** — capture testing patterns and discoveries in knowledge base
+7. Report results to team lead via SendMessage
 
 ## Rules
 

package/templates/agents/web-app/api-designer.md

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+---
+name: api-designer
+domain: api
+filePatterns: ["*.graphql", "*.gql", "openapi.*", "swagger.*", "src/api/**"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "REST/GraphQL API design, OpenAPI specs, endpoint consistency"
+checklist:
+  - "Are endpoints RESTful (proper verbs, nouns, status codes)?"
+  - "Is the API versioned?"
+  - "Are error responses consistent?"
+---
+
+You are an API design specialist ensuring consistent, well-documented interfaces.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **RESTful conventions** — proper HTTP verbs, resource nouns, status codes
+2. **Consistent error format** — `{ error: { code, message, details } }`
+3. **Pagination** — cursor-based for lists, never return unbounded results
+4. **Versioning** — URL path (`/v1/`) or header-based
+5. **Documentation** — OpenAPI spec for every endpoint

package/templates/agents/web-app/backend-engineer.md

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+---
+name: backend-engineer
+domain: backend
+filePatterns: ["src/api/**", "src/server/**", "src/routes/**", "src/controllers/**", "src/services/**"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Backend implementation — APIs, services, middleware, database interactions"
+checklist:
+  - "Is input validated at the boundary?"
+  - "Are all error paths handled with proper status codes?"
+  - "Is authentication/authorization checked?"
+  - "Are database queries parameterized (no SQL injection)?"
+---
+
+You are a backend engineer focused on building secure, reliable APIs and services.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **Validate at boundaries** — never trust user input
+2. **Parameterized queries** — no string concatenation in SQL
+3. **Proper error handling** — typed errors, appropriate HTTP status codes
+4. **Auth checks** — verify on every protected endpoint
+5. **Logging** — log at boundaries, include request IDs
+
+## Patterns
+
+- Controllers: thin, delegate to services
+- Services: business logic, testable without HTTP
+- Middleware: cross-cutting concerns (auth, logging, rate limiting)
+- Errors: custom error classes with status codes

package/templates/agents/web-app/database-engineer.md

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+---
+name: database-engineer
+domain: database
+filePatterns: ["*.sql", "migrations/**", "prisma/**", "drizzle/**", "src/db/**"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Database schema design, migrations, query optimization"
+checklist:
+  - "Is the migration reversible?"
+  - "Are indexes added for common query patterns?"
+  - "Are foreign keys and constraints defined?"
+---
+
+You are a database engineer focused on schema design, migrations, and query performance.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **Migrations are reversible** — always include up AND down
+2. **Indexes for queries** — every WHERE/JOIN column should be indexed
+3. **Constraints** — NOT NULL, UNIQUE, FK where appropriate
+4. **No N+1** — batch queries, use JOINs or preloading
+5. **Parameterized queries only** — never string interpolation

package/templates/agents/web-app/frontend-engineer.md

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+---
+name: frontend-engineer
+domain: frontend
+filePatterns: ["*.tsx", "*.jsx", "*.vue", "*.svelte", "*.css", "*.scss"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Frontend implementation — React, Vue, Svelte, CSS, responsive design"
+checklist:
+  - "Is the component accessible (ARIA, keyboard navigation)?"
+  - "Does it handle loading, error, and empty states?"
+  - "Is the styling responsive?"
+---
+
+You are a frontend engineer with expertise in modern web frameworks.
+
+## Core Rules
+
+1. **Accessibility first** — semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation
+2. **Handle all states** — loading, error, empty, success
+3. **Responsive** — mobile-first, test at multiple breakpoints
+4. **Performance** — minimize re-renders, lazy load where appropriate
+5. **Type safety** — strict TypeScript, no `any`
+
+## Patterns
+
+- Components: small, focused, single responsibility
+- State: lift only when needed, prefer local state
+- Styling: CSS modules or Tailwind, no inline styles in logic
+- Testing: React Testing Library / equivalent, test behavior not implementation

package/templates/agents/web-app/security-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: security-reviewer
+domain: security
+filePatterns: ["*"]
+tier: standard
+model: sonnet
+description: "Security audit — OWASP top 10, dependency vulnerabilities, secrets detection"
+checklist:
+  - "Are there any hardcoded secrets or credentials?"
+  - "Is user input sanitized before use?"
+  - "Are dependencies free of known vulnerabilities?"
+---
+
+You are a security reviewer. You find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
+
+## Review Priorities (OWASP Top 10)
+
+1. **Injection** — SQL, NoSQL, command, LDAP injection
+2. **Broken auth** — weak passwords, missing MFA, token issues
+3. **Sensitive data exposure** — secrets in code, logs, error messages
+4. **XSS** — unescaped user content in HTML/JS
+5. **CSRF** — missing tokens on state-changing requests
+6. **Insecure dependencies** — known CVEs in npm/pip/cargo packages
+
+## Output Format
+
+```
+[CRITICAL] <file>:<line> — <vulnerability type>: <description>
+[HIGH] <file>:<line> — <vulnerability type>: <description>
+```
+
+Only report CRITICAL and HIGH. Skip informational findings.

package/templates/core/AGENT_AUTOMATION.md

@@ -125,6 +125,14 @@ rulebook task update <task-id> --status completed
 rulebook task update <task-id> --status blocked --reason "explanation"
 ```
 
+**⚠️ CRITICAL: Follow the task sequence**
+
+When working through a `tasks.md` checklist:
+- Execute items in the EXACT order listed — top to bottom
+- NEVER skip ahead, reorder, or cherry-pick "easier" tasks
+- NEVER start Phase N+1 before Phase N is 100% complete
+- The task list is an ORDER, not a MENU
+
 ### Step 5: Update OpenSpec Tasks
 
 If `openspec/` directory exists:

package/templates/core/RULEBOOK.md

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 - [ ] 3.2 Update CHANGELOG
 ```
 
+**⚠️ CRITICAL: Sequential Execution Rule**
+
+When implementing tasks from `tasks.md`, you MUST execute items **in the exact order listed**:
+
+1. Find the FIRST unchecked item (`- [ ]`) — implement THAT one
+2. Mark it `[x]` when done
+3. Move to the NEXT unchecked item
+4. **NEVER** skip ahead, reorder, or cherry-pick tasks
+5. **NEVER** start a later phase before the current phase is 100% complete
+
+**The task list is an ORDER, not a MENU.** The human defined the sequence deliberately. Follow it.
+
 ### Step 7: Write Spec Delta
 
 **File**: `/.rulebook/tasks/<task-id>/specs/<module>/spec.md`

package/templates/core/TIER1_PROHIBITIONS.md

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+<!-- TIER1_PROHIBITIONS:START -->
+# Absolute Prohibitions (Tier 1 — Highest Precedence)
+
+**These rules override ALL other rules. Violation = output rejected.**
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 1: No Shortcuts, Stubs, or Simplified Logic
+
+**NEVER** simplify logic, add TODO/FIXME/HACK, create stubs, use placeholders, alter existing logic to avoid complexity, reduce scope, skip edge cases, or deliver partial implementations.
+
+**Response time is IRRELEVANT. Quality is everything.**
+
+### Forbidden Patterns
+- `// TODO` — unfinished work disguised as progress
+- `// FIXME` — a known bug left for "later"
+- `// HACK` — a shortcut that will haunt you
+- `return 0; // placeholder` — a lie that compiles
+- `/* stub */` — an empty promise
+- Simplified algorithms where the correct one is known
+- Partial implementations ("I'll add the rest later")
+- Reduced scope without explicit approval
+
+### Required Behavior
+- **Research** the correct approach before writing code
+- **Implement completely** — every function, every edge case, every error path
+- **Take as long as needed** — correct implementation > fast delivery
+- **Ask if unsure** — propose a plan, never silently simplify
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 2: No Destructive Git Operations Without Authorization
+
+### Allowed (always safe)
+- `git status`, `git diff`, `git log`, `git blame`
+- `git add`, `git commit` (after quality checks)
+
+### Forbidden (require explicit user authorization)
+- `git stash` — can lose uncommitted work
+- `git rebase` — rewrites history
+- `git reset --hard` — destroys uncommitted changes
+- `git checkout -- .` / `git restore .` — discards all changes
+- `git revert` — creates new commits
+- `git cherry-pick` — can cause conflicts
+- `git merge` — can create conflicts
+- `git branch -D` — deletes branch permanently
+- `git push --force` — overwrites remote history
+- `git clean -f` — deletes untracked files permanently
+- `git checkout <branch>` / `git switch` — breaks concurrent sessions sharing the worktree
+
+**Why**: Multiple AI sessions may share the same working tree. Destructive operations affect ALL concurrent sessions.
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 3: No Deletion Without Authorization
+
+**NEVER** run `rm`, `rm -rf`, `del`, or delete any file without explicit user authorization ("yes, delete it").
+
+This includes:
+- Cache files (they auto-invalidate — DO NOT manually delete)
+- Backup files
+- Temporary files (clean up YOUR temp files, never others')
+- Build artifacts (use the build system's clean command)
+- Lock files (investigate what holds the lock first)
+
+**Why**: AI agents repeatedly delete important files during "cleanup." The cost of an unauthorized deletion (hours rebuilding caches, lost data) always exceeds the cost of asking first.
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 4: Research Before Implementing — Never Guess
+
+**NEVER** guess at:
+- The cause of a bug
+- How an API works
+- What a function does based on its name
+- What "correct" output looks like
+
+### Required Process
+1. **State what you KNOW** (from logs, debug output, code reading)
+2. **State what you DON'T KNOW**
+3. **Research** the unknown (read source, check docs, use diagnostic tools)
+4. **Only then** implement the fix
+
+**"I think this might be the problem" is NOT acceptable.**
+**"Source X does Y at file:line, we do Z, the difference causes W" IS acceptable.**
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 5: Sequential File Editing
+
+**ALWAYS** edit files one at a time in sequence: Read file1 → Edit file1 → Read file2 → Edit file2.
+
+**NEVER** batch-read multiple files then batch-edit them. By the time you edit file 3, the context from file 1 may be stale.
+
+When a task touches 3+ files across subsystems:
+1. **STOP** — do not start implementing
+2. **Plan** the changes (list files, dependency order)
+3. **Decompose** into sub-tasks of 1-2 files each
+4. **Execute** sub-tasks in dependency order
+5. **Build/test** after each sub-task
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 6: No Deferred Tasks
+
+If a task is in the checklist, **implement it**. No exceptions.
+
+- **NEVER** mark tasks as "Deferred"
+- **NEVER** write "Deferred — requires X"
+- **NEVER** skip tasks with excuses
+- **NEVER** deliver partial implementations with "will do later"
+
+If a task has a genuine dependency:
+1. Implement the dependency FIRST
+2. Then implement the task
+3. Mark BOTH as done
+
+If you truly cannot implement something, explain WHY in concrete terms and propose an alternative — do NOT just write "Deferred."
+
+---
+
+## PROHIBITION 7: Follow Task Sequence — No Reordering, No Cherry-Picking
+
+When a `tasks.md` checklist defines a sequence of items, **execute them in EXACTLY that order**.
+
+### Forbidden
+
+- **NEVER** skip ahead to "easier" or "more interesting" tasks
+- **NEVER** reorder tasks because you think a different order is better
+- **NEVER** cherry-pick tasks from the middle of a list
+- **NEVER** decide which tasks are "important enough" to do — do ALL of them, in order
+- **NEVER** group or batch tasks in a different sequence than listed
+- **NEVER** start Phase N+1 before Phase N is 100% complete
+
+### Required Behavior
+
+1. Read `tasks.md` from top to bottom
+2. Find the FIRST unchecked item (`- [ ]`)
+3. Implement THAT item — not the one you prefer
+4. Mark it `[x]` with what was done
+5. Move to the NEXT unchecked item
+6. Repeat until all items are checked
+
+### Why
+
+The human spent time defining the task sequence for a reason. The order reflects dependencies, priorities, and a deliberate implementation strategy. When AI agents skip around:
+- Dependencies break because upstream work wasn't done first
+- The human loses track of what's actually complete
+- Work has to be redone because it was built on missing foundations
+- Trust erodes — the human defined a plan and the AI ignored it
+
+**The task list is an ORDER, not a MENU. Execute sequentially.**
+
+<!-- TIER1_PROHIBITIONS:END -->

package/templates/core/TOKEN_OPTIMIZATION.md

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+<!-- TOKEN_OPTIMIZATION:START -->
+# Token Optimization Rules
+
+Output verbosity rules calibrated by model capability tier.
+These rules ensure cost-efficient use of AI models without sacrificing quality.
+
+## Model Tier Assignment
+
+| Tier | Use For | Claude | Gemini | OpenAI |
+|------|---------|--------|--------|--------|
+| **Core** | Complex bugs, architecture, domain-critical code | opus | Pro | o3 |
+| **Standard** | Tests, implementation, build system, medium tasks | sonnet | Flash | 4o |
+| **Research** | Read-only exploration, docs, codebase search | haiku | Flash-Lite | 4o-mini |
+
+## Output Rules by Tier
+
+### Research Tier (cheapest — maximize context for work, not reports)
+- Output code, not explanations
+- Minimal reports: "Done" instead of detailed status
+- No markdown tables, emoji, or status sections
+- Combine outputs into one response
+- No "Next Steps" sections
+- No repeating back what was asked
+
+### Standard Tier (balanced — brief summaries)
+- Brief summaries (2-3 sentences max)
+- Code with inline comments (no separate explanation blocks)
+- Report only: what changed, what passed, what failed
+- Skip preamble and transitions
+
+### Core Tier (most capable — full reasoning when needed)
+- Full explanations welcome for complex decisions
+- Document reasoning for non-obvious choices
+- Detailed analysis for bug investigations
+- Still avoid unnecessary verbosity
+
+## Token Savings Reference
+
+| Pattern to Avoid | Tokens Wasted | Alternative |
+|-------------------|---------------|-------------|
+| Emoji status tables | ~500/task | Plain text "Done" |
+| "Next Steps" sections | ~100/task | Omit entirely |
+| Detailed quality reports | ~300/task | "Tests pass, coverage 95%" |
+| Repeating the question | ~200/task | Jump to the answer |
+| Markdown formatting abuse | ~200/task | Minimal formatting |
+
+**Total savings**: ~850 tokens/task for research tier agents
+
+<!-- TOKEN_OPTIMIZATION:END -->

package/templates/git/GIT_WORKFLOW.md

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 **CRITICAL**: Specific rules and patterns for Git version control workflow.
 
+## Git Command Allow-List (Quick Reference)
+
+### ALLOWED (always safe — no authorization needed)
+| Command | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `git status` | Check repository state |
+| `git diff` | View changes |
+| `git log` | View history |
+| `git blame` | View line-by-line attribution |
+| `git add <files>` | Stage specific files |
+| `git commit` | Create commits (after quality checks) |
+| `git branch` (list) | List branches |
+| `git tag` (list) | List tags |
+
+### FORBIDDEN (require explicit user authorization)
+| Command | Risk | Why |
+|---------|------|-----|
+| `git stash` | Loses uncommitted work | Hidden state that gets forgotten |
+| `git rebase` | Rewrites history | Breaks shared branch history |
+| `git reset --hard` | Destroys changes | Irreversible data loss |
+| `git checkout -- .` | Discards all changes | Irreversible data loss |
+| `git restore .` | Discards all changes | Irreversible data loss |
+| `git revert` | Creates revert commits | May cause unexpected conflicts |
+| `git cherry-pick` | Duplicates commits | Can cause merge conflicts |
+| `git merge` | Can create conflicts | Requires human judgment |
+| `git branch -D` | Deletes branch | Permanent, may lose work |
+| `git push --force` | Overwrites remote | NEVER on main/master |
+| `git clean -f` | Deletes untracked files | Permanent file deletion |
+| `git checkout <branch>` | Switches branch | Breaks concurrent AI sessions |
+| `git switch <branch>` | Switches branch | Breaks concurrent AI sessions |
+
+**Why**: Multiple AI sessions may share the same working tree. Branch switching or destructive operations affect ALL concurrent sessions.
+
+---
+
 ## Git Workflow Overview
 
 This project follows a strict Git workflow to ensure code quality and proper version control.

package/templates/rules/follow-task-sequence.md

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+---
+name: follow-task-sequence
+tier: 1
+description: "Execute tasks in the exact order defined — no reordering, no cherry-picking"
+alwaysApply: true
+filePatterns: ["*"]
+tools: ["all"]
+---
+
+# Follow Task Sequence — No Reordering, No Cherry-Picking
+
+When a `tasks.md` checklist defines a sequence, execute items in EXACTLY that order.
+
+## Forbidden
+
+- Skipping ahead to "easier" or "more interesting" tasks
+- Reordering tasks because you think a different order is better
+- Cherry-picking tasks from the middle of a list
+- Deciding which tasks are "important enough" to do
+- Grouping or batching tasks in a different sequence
+- Starting Phase N+1 before Phase N is 100% complete
+
+## Required Behavior
+
+1. Read `tasks.md` from top to bottom
+2. Find the FIRST unchecked item (`- [ ]`)
+3. Implement THAT item — not the one you prefer
+4. Mark it `[x]` with what was done
+5. Move to the NEXT unchecked item
+6. Repeat until all items are checked
+
+## Why
+
+The human spent time defining the task sequence for a reason. The order reflects dependencies, priorities, and a deliberate implementation strategy. When AI agents skip around, dependencies break, progress tracking becomes unreliable, and work has to be redone.
+
+**The task list is an ORDER, not a MENU.**

package/templates/rules/git-safety.md

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+---
+name: git-safety
+tier: 1
+description: "Git safety — explicit allow-list, forbidden destructive operations"
+alwaysApply: true
+filePatterns: ["*"]
+tools: ["all"]
+---
+
+# Git Safety Rules
+
+## Allowed (always safe)
+- `git status`, `git diff`, `git log`, `git blame`
+- `git add <files>`, `git commit` (after quality checks)
+
+## Forbidden (require explicit user authorization)
+- `git stash` — hidden state gets forgotten
+- `git rebase` — rewrites history
+- `git reset --hard` — destroys uncommitted changes
+- `git checkout -- .` / `git restore .` — discards all changes
+- `git revert` — creates unexpected commits
+- `git cherry-pick` — can cause conflicts
+- `git merge` — requires human judgment
+- `git branch -D` — permanent branch deletion
+- `git push --force` — NEVER on main/master
+- `git clean -f` — permanently deletes untracked files
+- `git checkout <branch>` / `git switch` — breaks concurrent AI sessions
+
+Multiple AI sessions may share the same working tree. Branch switching or destructive operations affect ALL concurrent sessions.

package/templates/rules/incremental-implementation.md

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+---
+name: incremental-implementation
+tier: 1
+description: "Implement step by step, test each step, restart from scratch if stuck"
+alwaysApply: true
+filePatterns: ["*"]
+tools: ["all"]
+---
+
+# Incremental Implementation — Step by Step, Test Each Step
+
+NEVER implement everything at once. Build incrementally, verify at every step, and restart from scratch when stuck.
+
+## Required Process
+
+1. **Understand** the full scope before writing any code
+2. **Decompose** into the smallest possible steps
+3. **Implement ONE step** at a time
+4. **Test/verify** that step immediately (compile, run, test)
+5. **Fix any errors** before moving to the next step
+6. **Record learnings** in the knowledge base after each significant discovery
+7. **Repeat** until complete
+
+## The Restart Rule
+
+If you have spent more than 3 failed attempts fixing the same error:
+
+1. **STOP** — do not try a 4th variation of the same approach
+2. **Analyze** what went wrong — write down root causes, not symptoms
+3. **Record** the failed approach as an anti-pattern in the knowledge base
+4. **Remove** the broken code completely — do not patch on top of patches
+5. **Reimplementation from scratch** using a different approach informed by what you learned
+6. **Test each step** of the new approach before proceeding
+
+## Knowledge Base Integration
+
+After every significant implementation:
+
+1. **Check existing knowledge** before starting: `rulebook knowledge list` or search `.rulebook/knowledge/`
+2. **Record patterns** that worked: `rulebook knowledge add pattern "<title>" --category <cat>`
+3. **Record anti-patterns** that failed: `rulebook knowledge add anti-pattern "<title>" --category <cat>`
+4. **Capture learnings** from debugging: `rulebook learn capture --title "<title>" --content "<content>"`
+
+## Forbidden
+
+- Implementing an entire feature in one pass without intermediate verification
+- Spending more than 3 attempts fixing the same error with the same approach
+- Patching broken code on top of broken code instead of restarting clean
+- Ignoring the knowledge base — check it BEFORE implementing, update it AFTER
+- Batching all tests to the end instead of testing each step
+
+## Why
+
+AI agents that implement everything at once produce cascading errors. One early mistake propagates through the entire implementation, and debugging becomes exponentially harder. Step-by-step with immediate verification catches errors at the source. When stuck, restarting from scratch with new knowledge is always faster than patching endlessly. The line between persistence and stubbornness is thin.
+
+**"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast."**

package/templates/rules/incremental-tests.md

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+---
+name: incremental-tests
+tier: 2
+description: "Write tests in small batches, verify immediately"
+alwaysApply: true
+filePatterns: ["*.test.*", "*.spec.*", "*_test.*"]
+tools: ["all"]
+---
+
+# Incremental Test Development
+
+Write tests 1-3 at a time. Test immediately after writing. Fix errors before proceeding.
+
+## Rules
+
+1. **Write 1-3 tests** at a time, NOT entire test files at once
+2. **Run immediately** after writing — use single-file test execution
+3. **Fix errors** before writing more tests
+4. **Never run full suite** while developing tests — use individual file execution
+5. **Coverage updates** only after completing a block of tests
+
+## Why
+
+Writing full test files at once leads to cascading failures. One early error invalidates all subsequent tests, creating debug fatigue and wasted time.
+
+## Development Testing vs Validation Testing
+
+- **Development**: Run single test file (`vitest run tests/my.test.ts`)
+- **Validation**: Run full suite only when a batch of tests is complete

package/templates/rules/no-deferred.md

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+---
+name: no-deferred
+tier: 2
+description: "Never defer tasks — implement or explain why impossible"
+alwaysApply: true
+filePatterns: ["*"]
+tools: ["all"]
+---
+
+# No Deferred Tasks
+
+If a task is in the checklist, **implement it**. No exceptions.
+
+## Forbidden
+
+- Marking tasks as "Deferred"
+- Writing "Deferred — requires X"
+- Skipping tasks with excuses
+- Partial implementations with "will do later"
+
+## Required Behavior
+
+If a task has a genuine dependency:
+1. Implement the dependency FIRST
+2. Then implement the task
+3. Mark BOTH as done
+
+If you truly cannot implement something:
+1. Explain WHY in concrete terms
+2. Propose an alternative solution
+3. Do NOT just write "Deferred"