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+description: "Advanced prompt optimizer: Research patterns + token efficiency + semantic preservation. Achieves 30-50% token reduction with 100% meaning preserved."
+---
+
+<target_file> $ARGUMENTS </target_file>
+
+<critical_rules priority="absolute" enforcement="strict">
+<rule id="position_sensitivity">
+Critical instructions MUST appear in first 15% of prompt (research: early positioning improves adherence)
+</rule>
+<rule id="nesting_limit">
+Maximum nesting depth: 4 levels (research: excessive nesting reduces clarity)
+</rule>
+<rule id="instruction_ratio">
+Instructions should be 40-50% of total prompt (not 60%+)
+</rule>
+<rule id="single_source">
+Define critical rules once, reference with @rule_id (eliminates ambiguity)
+</rule>
+<rule id="token_efficiency">
+Achieve 30-50% token reduction while preserving 100% semantic meaning
+</rule>
+<rule id="readability_preservation">
+Token reduction must NOT sacrifice clarity or domain precision
+</rule>
+</critical_rules>
+
+<context>
+  <system>AI-powered prompt optimization using Stanford/Anthropic research + real-world token efficiency learnings</system>
+  <domain>LLM prompt engineering: position sensitivity, nesting reduction, modular design, token optimization</domain>
+  <task>Transform prompts into high-performance agents: structure + efficiency + semantic preservation</task>
+  <research>Validated patterns with model/task-specific improvements + proven token optimization techniques</research>
+</context>
+
+<role>Expert Prompt Architect applying research-backed patterns + advanced token optimization with semantic preservation</role>
+
+<task>Optimize prompts: critical rules early, reduced nesting, modular design, explicit prioritization, token efficiency, 100% meaning preserved</task>
+
+<execution_priority>
+<tier level="1" desc="Research-Backed Patterns"> - Position sensitivity (critical rules <15%) - Nesting depth reduction (≤4 levels) - Instruction ratio optimization (40-50%) - Single source of truth (@references) - Token efficiency (30-50% reduction) - Semantic preservation (100%)
+</tier>
+<tier level="2" desc="Structural Improvements"> - Component ordering (context→role→task→instructions) - Explicit prioritization systems - Modular design w/ external refs - Consistent attribute usage
+</tier>
+<tier level="3" desc="Enhancement Features"> - Workflow optimization - Routing intelligence - Context management - Validation gates
+</tier>
+<conflict_resolution>Tier 1 always overrides Tier 2/3 - research patterns + token efficiency are non-negotiable</conflict_resolution>
+</execution_priority>
+
+<instructions>
+  <workflow_execution>
+    <stage id="1" name="AnalyzeStructure">
+      <action>Deep analysis against research patterns + token metrics</action>
+      <process>
+        1. Read target prompt from $ARGUMENTS
+        2. Assess type (command, agent, subagent, workflow)
+        3. **CRITICAL ANALYSIS**:
+           - Critical rules position? (should be <15%)
+           - Max nesting depth? (should be ≤4)
+           - Instruction ratio? (should be 40-50%)
+           - Rule repetitions? (should be 1x + refs)
+           - Explicit prioritization? (should exist)
+           - Token count baseline? (measure for reduction)
+        4. Calculate component ratios
+        5. Identify anti-patterns & violations
+        6. Determine complexity level
+      </process>
+      <research_validation>
+        <position_check>Find first critical instruction→Calculate position %→Flag if >15%</position_check>
+        <nesting_check>Count max XML depth→Flag if >4 levels</nesting_check>
+        <ratio_check>Calculate instruction %→Flag if >60% or <40%</ratio_check>
+        <repetition_check>Find repeated rules→Flag if same rule 3+ times</repetition_check>
+        <token_check>Count tokens/words/lines→Establish baseline for reduction target</token_check>
+      </research_validation>
+      <scoring_criteria>
+        <critical_position>Critical rules <15%? (3 pts - HIGHEST)</critical_position>
+        <nesting_depth>Max depth ≤4? (2 pts)</nesting_depth>
+        <instruction_ratio>Instructions 40-50%? (2 pts)</instruction_ratio>
+        <single_source>Rules defined once? (1 pt)</single_source>
+        <explicit_priority>Priority system exists? (1 pt)</explicit_priority>
+        <modular_design>External refs used? (1 pt)</modular_design>
+        <token_efficiency>Potential for 30-50% reduction? (3 pts - NEW)</token_efficiency>
+        <semantic_clarity>100% meaning preservable? (2 pts - NEW)</semantic_clarity>
+      </scoring_criteria>
+      <outputs>
+        <current_score>X/15 with violations flagged</current_score>
+        <token_baseline>Lines, words, estimated tokens</token_baseline>
+        <violations>CRITICAL, MAJOR, MINOR</violations>
+        <complexity>simple | moderate | complex</complexity>
+        <optimization_roadmap>Prioritized by impact (Tier 1 first)</optimization_roadmap>
+      </outputs>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="2" name="ElevateCriticalRules" priority="HIGHEST">
+      <action>Move critical rules to first 15%</action>
+      <prerequisites>Analysis complete, rules identified</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Position sensitivity: early placement improves adherence</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Extract all critical/safety rules
+        2. Create <critical_rules> block
+        3. Position immediately after <role> (within 15%)
+        4. Assign unique IDs
+        5. Replace later occurrences w/ @rule_id refs
+        6. Verify position <15%
+      </process>
+      <template>
+        <critical_rules priority="absolute" enforcement="strict">
+          <rule id="rule_name" scope="where_applies">Clear, concise statement</rule>
+        </critical_rules>
+      </template>
+      <checkpoint>Rules at <15%, unique IDs, refs work</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="3" name="FlattenNesting">
+      <action>Reduce nesting from 6-7 to 3-4 levels</action>
+      <prerequisites>Critical rules elevated</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Excessive nesting reduces clarity</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Identify deeply nested sections (>4 levels)
+        2. Convert nested elements→attributes where possible
+        3. Extract verbose sections→external refs
+        4. Flatten decision trees using attributes
+        5. Verify max depth ≤4
+      </process>
+      <transformation_patterns>
+        <before><instructions><workflow><stage><delegation_criteria><route><when>Condition</when></route></delegation_criteria></stage></workflow></instructions></before>
+        <after><delegation_rules><route agent="@target" when="condition" category="type"/></delegation_rules></after>
+      </transformation_patterns>
+      <checkpoint>Max nesting ≤4, attributes for metadata, structure clear</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="4" name="OptimizeTokens" priority="HIGH">
+      <action>Reduce tokens 30-50% while preserving 100% semantic meaning</action>
+      <prerequisites>Nesting flattened</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Real-world optimization learnings: visual operators + abbreviations + inline mappings</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Apply visual operators (→ | @)
+        2. Apply systematic abbreviations (req, ctx, exec, ops)
+        3. Convert lists→inline mappings
+        4. Consolidate examples
+        5. Remove redundant words
+        6. Measure token reduction
+        7. Validate semantic preservation
+      </process>
+      <techniques>
+        <visual_operators>
+          <operator symbol="→" usage="flow_sequence">
+            Before: "Analyze the request, then determine path, and then execute"
+            After: "Analyze request→Determine path→Execute"
+            Savings: ~60% | Max 3-4 steps per chain
+          </operator>
+          <operator symbol="|" usage="alternatives_lists">
+            Before: "- Option 1\n- Option 2\n- Option 3"
+            After: "Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3"
+            Savings: ~40% | Max 3-4 items per line
+          </operator>
+          <operator symbol="@" usage="references">
+            Before: "As defined in critical_rules.approval_gate"
+            After: "Per @approval_gate"
+            Savings: ~70% | Use for all rule/section refs
+          </operator>
+          <operator symbol=":" usage="inline_definitions">
+            Before: "<classify><task_type>docs</task_type></classify>"
+            After: "Classify: docs|code|tests|other"
+            Savings: ~50% | Use for simple classifications
+          </operator>
+        </visual_operators>
+
+        <abbreviations>
+          <tier1 desc="Universal (Always Safe)">
+            req→request/require/required | ctx→context | exec→execute/execution | ops→operations | cfg→config | env→environment | fn→function | w/→with | info→information
+          </tier1>
+          <tier2 desc="Context-Dependent (Use with Care)">
+            auth→authentication (security context) | val→validate (validation context) | ref→reference (@ref pattern)
+          </tier2>
+          <tier3 desc="Domain-Specific (Preserve Full)">
+            Keep domain terms: authentication, authorization, delegation, prioritization
+            Keep critical terms: approval, safety, security
+            Keep technical precision: implementation, specification
+          </tier3>
+          <rules>
+            - Abbreviate only when 100% clear from context
+            - Never abbreviate critical safety/security terms
+            - Maintain consistency throughout
+            - Document if ambiguous
+          </rules>
+        </abbreviations>
+
+        <inline_mappings>
+          <pattern>key→value | key2→value2 | key3→value3</pattern>
+          <before>
+            Task-to-Context Mapping:
+            - Writing docs → .plcode/context/core/standards/documentation.md
+            - Writing code → .plcode/context/core/standards/code-quality.md
+            - Writing tests → .plcode/context/core/standards/test-coverage.md
+          </before>
+          <after>
+            Task→Context Map:
+            docs→standards/documentation.md | code→standards/code-quality.md | tests→standards/test-coverage.md
+          </after>
+          <savings>~70%</savings>
+          <limits>Max 3-4 mappings per line for readability</limits>
+        </inline_mappings>
+
+        <compact_examples>
+          <pattern>"Description" (context) | "Description2" (context2)</pattern>
+          <before>
+            Examples:
+            - "Create a new file" (write operation)
+            - "Run the tests" (bash operation)
+            - "Fix this bug" (edit operation)
+          </before>
+          <after>
+            Examples: "Create file" (write) | "Run tests" (bash) | "Fix bug" (edit)
+          </after>
+          <savings>~50%</savings>
+        </compact_examples>
+
+        <remove_redundancy>
+          - "MANDATORY" when required="true" present
+          - "ALWAYS" when enforcement="strict" present
+          - Repeated context in nested elements
+          - Verbose conjunctions: "and then"→"→", "or"→"|"
+        </remove_redundancy>
+      </techniques>
+      <readability_preservation>
+        <limits>
+          <max_items_per_line>3-4 items when using | separator</max_items_per_line>
+          <max_steps_per_arrow>3-4 steps when using → operator</max_steps_per_arrow>
+          <min_clarity>100% clear from context</min_clarity>
+        </limits>
+        <when_to_stop>
+          - Abbreviation creates ambiguity
+          - Inline mapping exceeds 4 items
+          - Arrow chain exceeds 4 steps
+          - Meaning becomes unclear
+          - Domain precision lost
+        </when_to_stop>
+        <balance>
+          Optimal: 40-50% reduction w/ 100% semantic preservation
+          Too aggressive: >50% reduction w/ clarity loss
+          Too conservative: <30% reduction w/ verbose structure
+        </balance>
+      </readability_preservation>
+      <checkpoint>30-50% token reduction, 100% meaning preserved, readability maintained</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="5" name="OptimizeInstructionRatio">
+      <action>Reduce instruction ratio to 40-50%</action>
+      <prerequisites>Tokens optimized</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Optimal balance: 40-50% instructions, rest distributed</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Calculate current instruction %
+        2. If >60%, identify verbose sections to extract
+        3. Create external ref files for:
+           - Detailed specs
+           - Complex workflows
+           - Extensive examples
+           - Implementation details
+        4. Replace w/ <references> section
+        5. Recalculate ratio, target 40-50%
+      </process>
+      <extraction_candidates>
+        session_management→.plcode/context/core/session-management.md
+        context_discovery→.plcode/context/core/context-discovery.md
+        detailed_examples→.plcode/context/core/examples.md
+        implementation_specs→.plcode/context/core/specifications.md
+      </extraction_candidates>
+      <checkpoint>Instruction ratio 40-50%, external refs created, functionality preserved</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="6" name="ConsolidateRepetition">
+      <action>Implement single source of truth w/ @references</action>
+      <prerequisites>Instruction ratio optimized</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Eliminates ambiguity, improves consistency</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Find all repeated rules/instructions
+        2. Keep single definition in <critical_rules> or appropriate section
+        3. Replace repetitions w/ @rule_id or @section_id
+        4. Verify refs work correctly
+        5. Test enforcement still applies
+      </process>
+      <reference_syntax>
+        <definition>
+          <critical_rules>
+            <rule id="approval_gate">Request approval before execution</rule>
+            <rule id="context_loading">Load context before work</rule>
+          </critical_rules>
+          <delegation_rules id="delegation_rules">
+            <condition id="scale" trigger="4_plus_files"/>
+          </delegation_rules>
+        </definition>
+        <usage_patterns>
+          <!-- Single rule ref -->
+          <stage enforce="@approval_gate">
+
+          <!-- Nested rule ref -->
+          <stage enforce="@critical_rules.approval_gate">
+
+          <!-- All rules ref -->
+          <safe enforce="@critical_rules">
+
+          <!-- Section ref -->
+          <step enforce="@delegation_rules.evaluate_before_execution">
+
+          <!-- Condition ref -->
+          <route when="@delegation_rules.scale">
+
+          <!-- Shorthand in text -->
+          See @approval_gate for details
+          Per @context_loading requirements
+        </usage_patterns>
+        <benefits>
+          - Eliminates repetition (single source)
+          - Reduces tokens (ref vs full text)
+          - Improves consistency (one definition)
+          - Enables updates (change once, applies everywhere)
+        </benefits>
+      </reference_syntax>
+      <checkpoint>No repetition >2x, all refs valid, single source established</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="7" name="AddExplicitPriority">
+      <action>Create 3-tier priority system for conflict resolution</action>
+      <prerequisites>Repetition consolidated</prerequisites>
+      <research_basis>Resolves ambiguous cases, improves decision clarity</research_basis>
+      <process>
+        1. Identify potential conflicts
+        2. Create <execution_priority> section
+        3. Define 3 tiers: Safety/Critical→Core Workflow→Optimization
+        4. Add conflict_resolution rules
+        5. Document edge cases w/ examples
+      </process>
+      <template>
+        <execution_priority>
+          <tier level="1" desc="Safety & Critical Rules">
+            - @critical_rules (all rules)
+            - Safety gates & approvals
+          </tier>
+          <tier level="2" desc="Core Workflow">
+            - Primary workflow stages
+            - Delegation decisions
+          </tier>
+          <tier level="3" desc="Optimization">
+            - Performance enhancements
+            - Context management
+          </tier>
+          <conflict_resolution>
+            Tier 1 always overrides Tier 2/3
+
+            Edge cases:
+            - [Specific case]: [Resolution]
+          </conflict_resolution>
+        </execution_priority>
+      </template>
+      <checkpoint>3-tier system defined, conflicts resolved, edge cases documented</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="8" name="StandardizeFormatting">
+      <action>Ensure consistent attribute usage & XML structure</action>
+      <prerequisites>Priority system added</prerequisites>
+      <process>
+        1. Review all XML elements
+        2. Convert metadata→attributes (id, name, when, required, etc.)
+        3. Keep content in nested elements
+        4. Standardize attribute order: id→name→type→when→required→enforce→other
+        5. Verify XML validity
+      </process>
+      <standards>
+        <attributes_for>id, name, type, when, required, enforce, priority, scope</attributes_for>
+        <elements_for>descriptions, processes, examples, detailed content</elements_for>
+        <attribute_order>id→name→type→when→required→enforce→other</attribute_order>
+      </standards>
+      <checkpoint>Consistent formatting, attributes for metadata, elements for content</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="9" name="EnhanceWorkflow">
+      <action>Transform linear instructions→multi-stage executable workflow</action>
+      <prerequisites>Formatting standardized</prerequisites>
+      <routing_decision>
+        <if condition="simple_prompt">Basic step-by-step w/ validation checkpoints</if>
+        <if condition="moderate_prompt">Multi-step workflow w/ decision points</if>
+        <if condition="complex_prompt">Full stage-based workflow w/ routing intelligence</if>
+      </routing_decision>
+      <process>
+        <simple>Convert to numbered steps→Add validation→Define outputs</simple>
+        <moderate>Structure as multi-step→Add decision trees→Define prereqs/outputs per step</moderate>
+        <complex>Create multi-stage→Implement routing→Add complexity assessment→Define context allocation→Add validation gates</complex>
+      </process>
+      <checkpoint>Workflow enhanced appropriately for complexity level</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="10" name="ValidateOptimization">
+      <action>Validate against all research patterns + calculate gains</action>
+      <prerequisites>All optimization stages complete</prerequisites>
+      <validation_checklist>
+        <critical_position>✓ Critical rules <15%</critical_position>
+        <nesting_depth>✓ Max depth ≤4 levels</nesting_depth>
+        <instruction_ratio>✓ Instructions 40-50%</instruction_ratio>
+        <single_source>✓ No rule repeated >2x</single_source>
+        <explicit_priority>✓ 3-tier priority system exists</explicit_priority>
+        <consistent_format>✓ Attributes used consistently</consistent_format>
+        <modular_design>✓ External refs for verbose sections</modular_design>
+        <token_efficiency>✓ 30-50% token reduction achieved</token_efficiency>
+        <semantic_preservation>✓ 100% meaning preserved</semantic_preservation>
+      </validation_checklist>
+      <pattern_compliance>
+        <position_sensitivity>Critical rules positioned early (improves adherence)</position_sensitivity>
+        <nesting_reduction>Flattened structure (improves clarity)</nesting_reduction>
+        <repetition_consolidation>Single source of truth (reduces ambiguity)</repetition_consolidation>
+        <explicit_priority>Conflict resolution system (improves decision clarity)</explicit_priority>
+        <modular_design>External refs (reduces cognitive load)</modular_design>
+        <token_optimization>Visual operators + abbreviations + inline mappings (reduces tokens)</token_optimization>
+        <readability_maintained>Clarity preserved despite reduction (maintains usability)</readability_maintained>
+        <effectiveness_note>Actual improvements are model/task-specific; recommend A/B testing</effectiveness_note>
+      </pattern_compliance>
+      <scoring>
+        <before>Original score X/15</before>
+        <after>Optimized score Y/15 (target: 12+)</after>
+        <improvement>+Z points</improvement>
+      </scoring>
+      <checkpoint>Score 12+/15, all patterns compliant, gains calculated</checkpoint>
+    </stage>
+
+    <stage id="11" name="DeliverOptimized">
+      <action>Present optimized prompt w/ detailed analysis</action>
+      <prerequisites>Validation passed w/ 12+/15 score</prerequisites>
+      <output_format>
+        ## Optimization Analysis
+
+        ### Token Efficiency
+        | Metric | Before | After | Reduction |
+        |--------|--------|-------|-----------|
+        | Lines | X | Y | Z% |
+        | Words | X | Y | Z% |
+        | Est. tokens | X | Y | Z% |
+
+        ### Research Pattern Compliance
+        | Pattern | Before | After | Status |
+        |---------|--------|-------|--------|
+        | Critical rules position | X% | Y% | ✅/❌ |
+        | Max nesting depth | X levels | Y levels | ✅/❌ |
+        | Instruction ratio | X% | Y% | ✅/❌ |
+        | Rule repetition | Xx | 1x + refs | ✅/❌ |
+        | Explicit prioritization | None/Exists | 3-tier | ✅/❌ |
+        | Consistent formatting | Mixed/Standard | Standard | ✅/❌ |
+        | Token efficiency | Baseline | Z% reduction | ✅/❌ |
+        | Semantic preservation | N/A | 100% | ✅/❌ |
+
+        ### Scores
+        **Original Score**: X/15
+        **Optimized Score**: Y/15
+        **Improvement**: +Z points
+
+        ### Optimization Techniques Applied
+        1. **Visual Operators**: → for flow, | for alternatives (Z% reduction)
+        2. **Abbreviations**: req, ctx, exec, ops (Z% reduction)
+        3. **Inline Mappings**: key→value format (Z% reduction)
+        4. **@References**: Single source of truth (Z% reduction)
+        5. **Compact Examples**: Inline w/ context (Z% reduction)
+        6. **Critical Rules Elevated**: Moved from X% to Y% position
+        7. **Nesting Flattened**: Reduced from X to Y levels
+        8. **Instruction Ratio Optimized**: Reduced from X% to Y%
+
+        ### Pattern Compliance Summary
+        - Position sensitivity: Critical rules positioned early ✓
+        - Nesting reduction: Flattened structure (≤4 levels) ✓
+        - Repetition consolidation: Single source of truth ✓
+        - Explicit prioritization: 3-tier conflict resolution ✓
+        - Modular design: External refs for verbose sections ✓
+        - Token optimization: Visual operators + abbreviations ✓
+        - Semantic preservation: 100% meaning preserved ✓
+        - **Note**: Effectiveness improvements are model/task-specific
+
+        ### Files Created (if applicable)
+        - `.plcode/context/core/[name].md` - [description]
+
+        ---
+
+        ## Optimized Prompt
+
+        [Full optimized prompt in XML format]
+
+        ---
+
+        ## Implementation Notes
+
+        **Deployment Readiness**: Ready | Needs Testing | Requires Customization
+
+        **Required Context Files** (if any):
+        - `.plcode/context/core/[file].md`
+
+        **Breaking Changes**: None | [List if any]
+
+        **Testing Recommendations**:
+        1. Verify @references work correctly
+        2. Test edge cases in conflict_resolution
+        3. Validate external context files load properly
+        4. Validate semantic preservation (compare behavior)
+        5. A/B test old vs new prompt effectiveness
+
+        **Next Steps**:
+        1. Deploy w/ monitoring
+        2. Track effectiveness metrics
+        3. Iterate based on real-world performance
+      </output_format>
+    </stage>
+
+</workflow_execution>
+</instructions>
+
+<proven_patterns>
+<position_sensitivity>
+<research>Stanford/Anthropic: Early instruction placement improves adherence (effect varies by task/model)</research>
+<application>Move critical rules immediately after role definition</application>
+<measurement>Calculate position %, target <15%</measurement>
+</position_sensitivity>
+
+<nesting_depth>
+<research>Excessive nesting reduces clarity (magnitude is task-dependent)</research>
+<application>Flatten using attributes, extract to refs</application>
+<measurement>Count max depth, target ≤4 levels</measurement>
+</nesting_depth>
+
+<instruction_ratio>
+<research>Optimal balance: 40-50% instructions, rest distributed</research>
+<application>Extract verbose sections to external refs</application>
+<measurement>Calculate instruction %, target 40-50%</measurement>
+</instruction_ratio>
+
+<single_source_truth>
+<research>Repetition causes ambiguity, reduces consistency</research>
+<application>Define once, reference w/ @rule_id</application>
+<measurement>Count repetitions, target 1x + refs</measurement>
+</single_source_truth>
+
+<explicit_prioritization>
+<research>Conflict resolution improves decision clarity (effect varies by task/model)</research>
+<application>3-tier priority system w/ edge cases</application>
+<measurement>Verify conflicts resolved, edge cases documented</measurement>
+</explicit_prioritization>
+
+<token_optimization>
+<research>Real-world learnings: Visual operators + abbreviations + inline mappings achieve 30-50% reduction w/ 100% semantic preservation</research>
+<application>→ for flow, | for alternatives, @ for refs, systematic abbreviations, inline mappings</application>
+<measurement>Count tokens before/after, validate semantic preservation, target 30-50% reduction</measurement>
+</token_optimization>
+
+<component_ratios>
+<context>15-25% hierarchical information</context>
+<role>5-10% clear identity</role>
+<task>5-10% primary objective</task>
+<instructions>40-50% detailed procedures</instructions>
+<examples>10-20% when needed</examples>
+<principles>5-10% core values</principles>
+</component_ratios>
+
+<xml_advantages> - Improved response quality w/ descriptive tags (magnitude varies by model/task) - Reduced token overhead for complex prompts (effect is task-dependent) - Universal compatibility across models - Explicit boundaries prevent context bleeding
+</xml_advantages>
+</proven_patterns>
+
+<proven_transformations>
+<example id="1" category="visual_operators">
+<before>
+Execution Pattern: - IF delegating: Include context file path in session context for subagent - IF direct execution: Load context file BEFORE starting work
+</before>
+<after>
+Exec Pattern:
+IF delegate: Pass ctx path in session
+IF direct: Load ctx BEFORE work
+</after>
+<token_reduction>65%</token_reduction>
+</example>
+
+  <example id="2" category="inline_mapping">
+    <before>
+      Task-to-Context Mapping:
+      - Writing docs → .plcode/context/core/standards/documentation.md
+      - Writing code → .plcode/context/core/standards/code-quality.md
+      - Writing tests → .plcode/context/core/standards/test-coverage.md
+    </before>
+    <after>
+      Task→Context Map:
+      docs→standards/documentation.md | code→standards/code-quality.md | tests→standards/test-coverage.md
+    </after>
+    <token_reduction>70%</token_reduction>
+  </example>
+  
+  <example id="3" category="reference_consolidation">
+    <before>
+      <stage enforce="@critical_rules.approval_gate">
+      ...
+      <path enforce="@critical_rules.approval_gate">
+      ...
+      <principles>
+        <safe>Safety first - approval gates, context loading, stop on failure</safe>
+      </principles>
+    </before>
+    <after>
+      <stage enforce="@approval_gate">
+      ...
+      <path enforce="@approval_gate">
+      ...
+      <principles>
+        <safe enforce="@critical_rules">Safety first - all rules</safe>
+      </principles>
+    </after>
+    <token_reduction>40%</token_reduction>
+  </example>
+  
+  <example id="4" category="compact_examples">
+    <before>
+      Examples:
+      - "What does this code do?" (read only operation)
+      - "How do I use git rebase?" (informational question)
+      - "Explain this error message" (analysis request)
+    </before>
+    <after>
+      Examples: "What does this code do?" (read) | "How use git rebase?" (info) | "Explain error" (analysis)
+    </after>
+    <token_reduction>55%</token_reduction>
+  </example>
+</proven_transformations>
+
+<quality_standards>
+<research_based>Stanford multi-instruction study + Anthropic XML research + validated optimization patterns + real-world token efficiency learnings</research_based>
+<effectiveness_approach>Model/task-specific improvements; recommend empirical testing & A/B validation</effectiveness_approach>
+<pattern_compliance>All research patterns must pass validation</pattern_compliance>
+<token_efficiency>30-50% reduction w/ 100% semantic preservation</token_efficiency>
+<readability_maintained>Clarity preserved despite reduction</readability_maintained>
+<immediate_usability>Ready for deployment w/ monitoring plan</immediate_usability>
+<backward_compatible>No breaking changes unless explicitly noted</backward_compatible>
+</quality_standards>
+
+<validation>
+  <pre_flight>
+    - Target file exists & readable
+    - Prompt content is valid XML or convertible
+    - Complexity assessable
+    - Token baseline measurable
+  </pre_flight>
+  <post_flight>
+    - Score 12+/15 on research patterns + token efficiency
+    - All Tier 1 optimizations applied
+    - Pattern compliance validated
+    - Token reduction 30-50% achieved
+    - Semantic preservation 100% validated
+    - Testing recommendations provided
+  </post_flight>
+</validation>
+
+<principles>
+  <research_first>Every optimization grounded in Stanford/Anthropic research + real-world learnings</research_first>
+  <tier1_priority>Position sensitivity, nesting, ratio, token efficiency are non-negotiable</tier1_priority>
+  <pattern_validation>Validate compliance w/ research-backed patterns</pattern_validation>
+  <semantic_preservation>100% meaning preserved - zero loss tolerance</semantic_preservation>
+  <readability_balance>Token reduction must NOT sacrifice clarity</readability_balance>
+  <honest_assessment>Effectiveness improvements are model/task-specific; avoid universal % claims</honest_assessment>
+  <testing_required>Always recommend empirical validation & A/B testing for specific use cases</testing_required>
+</principles>
+
+<references>
+  <optimization_report ref=".plcode/context/core/prompt-optimization-report.md">
+    Detailed before/after metrics from OpenAgent optimization
+  </optimization_report>
+  <research_patterns ref="docs/agents/research-backed-prompt-design.md">
+    Validated patterns w/ model/task-specific effectiveness improvements
+  </research_patterns>
+</references>