chill-agent 1.2.0 → 1.4.0

package/.openclaw/skills/chill-slop-human/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: chill-slop-human
+description: "Comprehensive Ergonomics, Human Factors & Accessibility Standard. Enforces WCAG AA 4.5:1 contrast, visible focus rings, 44px touch targets, Escape-key dialogs, and accessible screen-reader semantics."
+license: MIT
+---
+
+# ChillSlop Human: Comprehensive Ergonomics & Accessibility Standard
+
+> *"Accessibility is not an optional polish phase. An interface that cannot be used by everyone is simply an unfinished interface."*
+
+---
+
+## 1. Contrast Ratios & Visual Legibility
+
+### WCAG AA Minimum Thresholds
+- **Normal Body Text (< 18pt regular):** Minimum contrast ratio of **4.5:1** against its immediate background.
+- **Large Text (>= 18pt regular or >= 14pt bold):** Minimum contrast ratio of **3:1**.
+- **Interactive UI Components & Hairlines:** Minimum contrast ratio of **3:1** against adjacent surfaces.
+
+### Banned Contrast Sins
+- **No Low-Contrast Gray-on-Gray Slop:** Never place `#71717A` body text on a `#18181B` card surface. Secondary metadata may use muted text only if text size is at least 11px and contrast is verified >= 4.5:1.
+- **No White Text Over Light Gradients:** If using a gradient, text passing over it must maintain 4.5:1 contrast across the *entire* gradient spectrum, not just the dark endpoint.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Keyboard Navigation & Focus Management
+
+### Visible Focus Indicators
+- Every interactive element (`<button>`, `<a>`, `<input>`, `<select>`, `<textarea>`) must display a visible, unclipped focus indicator upon keyboard Tab navigation:
+  ```css
+  :focus-visible {
+    outline: 2px solid #818CF8;
+    outline-offset: 2px;
+  }
+  ```
+- **FORBIDDEN:** Setting `outline: none` or `outline: 0` without immediately supplying a custom focus indicator.
+
+### Modals, Drawers & Focus Trapping
+- **Escape Key Interception:** Any open modal, drawer, dropdown, or overlay dialog MUST close immediately upon pressing the `Escape` key.
+- **Focus Restoration:** Upon closing an overlay, focus must return directly to the trigger button that launched it.
+- **Focus Trap:** When a modal is open, keyboard `Tab` cycles only through interactive elements inside the modal; background page content must be inert (`aria-hidden="true"` or `inert`).
+
+---
+
+## 3. Touch Targets & Tactile Ergonomics
+
+- **Minimum Dimensions:** All buttons, toggle switches, links, and icon triggers on touch screens must measure at least **44x44px** (or provide 44px of hit area via padding).
+- **Spacing Between Targets:** Adjacent touch controls must have at least `8px` of separation to prevent accidental mis-taps.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Semantics & Screen Reader Affordances
+
+### Native HTML First
+- Use `<button>` for actions. Use `<a href="...">` for navigation to real URLs.
+- **FORBIDDEN:** `<div onClick={...}>` or `<span onClick={...}>` without `role="button"`, `tabIndex={0}`, and `onKeyDown` handlers.
+
+### Icon Buttons & Accessible Labels
+- Every button containing only an SVG or icon glyph **MUST** have an accessible text label:
+  ```html
+  <button aria-label="Close dialog">
+    <svg aria-hidden="true">...</svg>
+  </button>
+  ```
+- All decorative images must declare empty `alt=""`. All content images must have concise, descriptive `alt` text.
+
+### Form Fields
+- Every `<input>`, `<textarea>`, and `<select>` must have a visible `<label>` bound via `id` and `for`:
+  ```html
+  <label for="session-id">Session ID</label>
+  <input id="session-id" type="text" />
+  ```
+- Never rely solely on `placeholder="..."` as the field label. Placeholders disappear when typed and fail contrast checks.

package/.openclaw/skills/chill-slop-mobile/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: chill-slop-mobile
+description: "Comprehensive Mobile & Responsive Engineering Standard. Zero horizontal viewport overflow, fluid CSS clamp typography, thumb-zone ergonomics, and cleanly scrollable data views without bloated media queries."
+license: MIT
+---
+
+# ChillSlop Mobile: Comprehensive Responsive Engineering Standard
+
+> *"A responsive design works everywhere by default, not through 50 brittle media query overrides."*
+
+---
+
+## 1. Zero Horizontal Overflow Mandate
+
+- **The Rule:** The viewport must NEVER produce horizontal scrollbars (`overflow-x: hidden` on `<body>` is a lazy band-aid that hides layout defects; you must eliminate the protruding elements directly).
+- **Causes & Fixes:**
+  - *Fixed Pixel Widths:* Never write `width: 600px`. Use `width: 100%; max-width: 600px;`.
+  - *Large Images / SVGs:* Ensure all images declare `max-width: 100%; height: auto;`.
+  - *Code Blocks & Data Tables:* Wrap tables and code views inside an explicit horizontal scrolling container:
+    ```css
+    .table-wrapper {
+      width: 100%;
+      overflow-x: auto;
+      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
+      border: 1px solid #26262E;
+      border-radius: 6px;
+    }
+    ```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Fluid Typography & The Modular Scale
+
+Avoid massive static header font sizes that blow out mobile viewports. Use mathematical CSS `clamp()`:
+
+### Fluid Header Formulas
+```css
+/* Responsive H1: 32px on 320px mobile up to 54px on 1280px desktop */
+h1 {
+  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2.5vw, 3.375rem);
+  line-height: 1.1;
+  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
+}
+
+/* Responsive H2: 24px on mobile up to 36px on desktop */
+h2 {
+  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 1.25vw, 2.25rem);
+  line-height: 1.2;
+}
+
+/* Responsive Body */
+p, body {
+  font-size: 14px;
+  line-height: 1.6;
+}
+@media (min-width: 768px) {
+  p, body {
+    font-size: 15px;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Thumb-Zone Architecture & Safe Areas
+
+### Ergonomic Zones
+On mobile devices, user thumbs naturally rest on the bottom third of the screen:
+- **Bottom Navigation & Actions:** Place high-frequency buttons (Submit, Filter, Fork, Run) in a sticky bottom action bar or within easy thumb reach.
+- **Top Bar:** Reserve the top navigation bar for secondary navigation links, search, and settings.
+
+### Hardware Safe Areas
+Sticky bottom action bars and mobile drawers must respect mobile home indicators:
+```css
+.bottom-action-bar {
+  position: sticky;
+  bottom: 0;
+  padding-bottom: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
+  background: rgba(16, 16, 20, 0.95);
+  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
+  border-top: 1px solid #26262E;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. Mobile Breakpoints Architecture
+
+Keep responsive logic lean. Do not declare 10 different media queries. Stick to 3 standard anchors:
+
+| Breakpoint | Width | Target Layout |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Mobile** | `< 768px` | Single-column stacked layouts, bottom sheets, scrollable table containers. |
+| **Tablet** | `768px - 1024px` | 2-column layouts, collapsible sidebars. |
+| **Desktop**| `> 1024px` | Full multi-column workspaces, split diff inspectors, fixed navigation rails. |

package/.openclaw/skills/chill-slop-ui/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: chill-slop-ui
+description: "Comprehensive Visual Engineering Standard. Deep carbon monochrome palettes, 1px hairline borders, tabular monospace data, asymmetric layout density, and zero generic AI gradients or pill cards."
+license: MIT
+---
+
+# ChillSlop UI: Comprehensive Visual Engineering Standard
+
+> *"Good design is as little design as possible. Less, but better — because it concentrates on the essential aspects."*
+
+---
+
+## 1. Color Architecture & Surface Hierarchy
+
+### The Monochromatic Foundation
+Build 90% of the interface in crisp monochromatic shades. This grounds the interface and lets content stand out:
+
+| Layer | Hex Value | Purpose |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Canvas Background** | `#09090B` | Base canvas. Deep obsidian carbon, non-reflective. |
+| **Panel Surface** | `#111114` | Sidebars, section containers, grouped blocks. |
+| **Interactive Surface** | `#16161C` | Cards, table headers, text inputs, inactive buttons. |
+| **Active / Hover Surface**| `#1E1E26` | Interactive hover targets, selected tabs. |
+| **Hairline Border** | `#26262E` | 1px crisp separation lines. Never use blurry shadows for borders. |
+| **Focus / Active Border** | `#3F3F4E` | Focus indicators, active cards, highlighted inputs. |
+
+### Semantic Accent Discipline
+Bright colors are strictly functional signals, never background wallpaper:
+- **Emerald (`#10B981`):** Cache hits, active streams, verified statuses, low latencies.
+- **Amber (`#F59E0B`):** Pruned content, warnings, pending transactions, rate-limits.
+- **Rose (`#F43F5E`):** Circuit breakers, fatal errors, destructive actions, high drop-off.
+- **Indigo (`#818CF8`):** Branched DAG sessions, active tabs, navigation anchors.
+
+> **Dose Cap Rule:** No single screen may use more than 1 semantic accent color as a dominant highlight. A page painted with emerald borders, indigo buttons, and amber cards is rejected as AI Slop.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Geometry, Elevation & Spacing
+
+### Border Radius Hierarchy
+Never make every element on the screen a pill bubble (`rounded-3xl` / `rounded-full`). Follow a strict radius scale:
+- **Tags, Micro-Badges, Code Chips:** `4px`
+- **Buttons, Text Inputs, Dropdown Items:** `6px`
+- **Cards, Panels, Modals, Code Blocks:** `8px`
+- **Outer Shell / Max Container:** `12px` (Never exceed `12px` for desktop utility interfaces).
+
+### Depth Through Hairline Borders (No Muddy Shadows)
+- Replace 20px-30px blurred ambient shadows with:
+  `border: 1px solid #26262E;`
+- For elevated modal popups or floating dropdowns, use tight micro-ambient elevation:
+  `box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px #26262E;`
+
+### Modular Spacing Scale
+Never use arbitrary padding or margins (e.g. `margin-top: 19px`). Follow the 4px/8px modular rhythm:
+`4px` → `8px` → `12px` → `16px` → `24px` → `32px` → `48px` → `64px` → `96px`.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Typography & Numerals
+
+### Font Pairing Rules
+- **Sans Display & Body:** Inter, Geist Sans, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto.
+- **Data, Metrics, Code & Hashes:** JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, SF Mono, ui-monospace.
+- **Letter Spacing:**
+  - Large Section Headers (>= 28px): `letter-spacing: -0.025em;`
+  - Body Text: `letter-spacing: normal;`
+  - Uppercase Metadata Badges (<= 11px): `letter-spacing: +0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;`
+
+### The Tabular Monospace Mandate
+Every timestamp, latency number, hash string, currency value, token counter, and percentage **MUST** use a monospace font or:
+`font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;`
+*Why:* Proportional fonts cause layout shifting and jitter when real-time numbers update.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Component Engineering Patterns
+
+### Feature Sections (Breaking the 3-Card Cliche)
+- **FORBIDDEN:** 3 identical feature cards with a centered circle icon, bold title, and 2 lines of lorem ipsum.
+- **REQUIRED:** Asymmetric density:
+  - Card 1: Interactive live code preview or syntax block.
+  - Card 2: High-density tabular telemetry feed.
+  - Card 3: Split-screen flow diagram with step connectors.
+
+### Buttons & Controls
+- **Minimum Tap Target:** Mobile tap targets must measure at least `44x44px` (desktop compact controls may be `32px` to `36px` height with generous click padding).
+- **Cursor Affordance:**
+  - Enabled: `cursor: pointer;`
+  - Disabled: `cursor: not-allowed; opacity: 0.45;`
+- **Focus Rings:**
+  `outline: 2px solid #818CF8; outline-offset: 2px;`
+  Never ship `outline: none` without providing this high-visibility ring.
+
+### Data Tables
+- Always use zebra-striping or 1px hairline dividers: `border-bottom: 1px solid #26262E`.
+- Numeric columns must align **Right**. Text columns align **Left**. Status badges align **Center**.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Motion & Kinetic Physics
+
+- **Timing Range:** `120ms` to `180ms` for micro-interactions (hovers, clicks); `220ms` to `280ms` for spatial transitions (drawers, dialogs).
+- **Easing Curve:** `cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)` (Deceleration curve for crisp, tactile snap).
+- **Reduced Motion Support:**
+  ```css
+  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+    *, ::before, ::after {
+      animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
+      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
+      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
+      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
+    }
+  }
+  ```

package/.opencode/command/chill-audit.toml

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+description = "Quality audit of the whole repo: bugs, security, load, tests, speed, bloat"
+prompt = "Audit the whole repository (or the folder the user names) like the senior developer who just inherited it. Map first: README, deploy and build config, dependencies, entry points, tests; find the expected load (one person or many users and processes); trace the main flows and read fully the paths with user input, money, auth, data writes, background jobs and shared state. Look for, in this order: bugs, risk (security holes, data loss), scale (races, the same work done by every process, memory that only grows, a query per item, O(n^2)), risky logic without a test, slow code (big = problem, small = suggestion), lean (dead code, duplicate helpers, stdlib or native instead of custom code or a dependency, abstractions with one implementation, near-copies to merge, a function doing several unrelated jobs to split, never split by line count). Before calling code unused, grep the whole tree including tests, fixtures, config and string references. Every finding needs a concrete case. A shortcut marked with a shortcut: (or older chill:) comment that names its limit is a decision, not a finding. Propose the smallest fix, prefer deleting code, never add layers. Very simple English. Start with 'What this repo does:' and the load you assumed. Then at most 20 numbered findings grouped Must fix / Should fix / Nice to have, most important first; each: a bold title with file:lines, then four bullets: What this is, Problem, Fix, If we skip it. End with 'Verdict:', 'Lean: -N lines, -M dependencies possible.' and 'Not checked:' for the parts you did not read. Change no code."

package/.opencode/command/chill-debt.toml

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+description = "Harvest shortcut: comments into a tracked debt ledger"
+prompt = "Harvest every `shortcut:` comment (and older `chill:` ones) in this repository into a debt ledger so deferrals do not rot into 'later means never'. Grep the whole tree for comment markers (git grep --no-index --exclude-standard -nE '(#|//|/[*]) ?(shortcut|chill):', skipping .git and everything .gitignore ignores; if the user names their own marker word, grep for that instead; skip hits that are not a deferral, like a keyboard-shortcut note). One row per marker, grouped by file: <file>:<line> — <what was simplified>. ceiling: <the limit named in the comment>. upgrade: <the trigger to revisit>. Tag any marker that names no upgrade path or trigger as no-trigger, those rot silently. End with the count of markers and how many lack a trigger. If none: 'No shortcut debt. Clean ledger.' Report only, change nothing."

package/.opencode/command/chill-gain.toml

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+description = "Show chill's measured impact scoreboard (less code, cost, time)"
+prompt = "Show the chill gain scoreboard. One shot, change nothing: do not switch mode, write flag files, or persist anything. Render the published agentic benchmark of ChillAgent 5 (39 tasks on a real FastAPI + React repo plus bug fixes, security and privacy cases and small apps, Opus 5.5, 5 runs each, against the same agent without the skill; geometric mean of per-task medians; source benchmarks/results/2026-10-07-agentic.md and the README) as plain ASCII bars, chill as a share of the no-skill baseline (100%): Lines of code 47% (down 53%); Output tokens 55% (down 45%); Cost 74% (down 26%); Time 59% (down 41%); Hidden checks passed 97% (no-skill 96%; 18 of the tasks have hidden checks for correctness and safety); Tests where the logic needs one 98% (no-skill 68%). The bar length shows the share, the label carries the exact figure. These are benchmark averages, not this repo. NEVER print a per-repo savings number: the unbuilt version was never written, so there is no real baseline to subtract from in a live repo. For real per-repo figures, point to /chill-debt (the counted shortcut ledger) and /chill-audit (what is still cuttable). Report only."

package/.opencode/command/chill-help.toml

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+description = "Quick reference for chill levels, skills, and commands"
+prompt = "Show the chill quick reference. One shot, change nothing: do not switch mode, write flag files, or persist anything. Levels: /chill lite (build what's asked, name the lazier alternative in one line), /chill (full, the default ladder: YAGNI then stdlib then native then one line then minimum), /chill ultra (deletion before addition, challenges the requirement before building). Commands: /chill-review (over-engineering review of the current changes), /chill-audit (whole-repo over-engineering audit), /chill-debt (harvest shortcut: comments into a tracked ledger), /chill-gain (measured-impact scoreboard from the benchmark), /chill-help (this card). Deactivate with 'stop chill', 'normal mode', or /chill off; resume anytime with /chill. Default mode is full; change it with the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable (off|lite|full|ultra) or a config file at ~/.config/chill/config.json (Windows: %APPDATA%\\chill\\config.json) with {\"defaultMode\": \"lite\"}. Resolution order: env var, then config file, then full."

package/.opencode/command/chill-review.toml

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+description = "Quality review of the current changes: bugs, security, load, tests, speed, bloat"
+prompt = "Review the current code changes like the senior developer who will be paged when they break. Review what the user names (uncommitted or staged changes, a branch, a PR link, files); nothing named: the uncommitted changes, or the last commit if there are none. First read the code the change touches: callers of every changed function, the functions it calls, the tests, the README (find the expected load: one person or many users and processes). A change can break code it does not touch. Look for, in this order: bugs (wrong result, crash, missed edge case, a caller broken by the change, a fix in one caller while the shared function stays broken), risk (security holes, data loss), scale (check-then-write races, the same work done by every process, memory that only grows, a query per item, O(n^2) on big input), risky logic without a test, slow code (big = problem, small = suggestion), lean (dead code, a helper the repo already has, stdlib or native instead of custom code or a new dependency, abstractions with one implementation, near-copies to merge, a function doing several unrelated jobs to split, never split by line count). Every finding needs a concrete case; re-read the lines to confirm it. A shortcut marked with a shortcut: (or older chill:) comment that names its limit is a decision, not a finding. Propose the smallest fix, prefer deleting code, never add layers. No style taste, no vague worries. Very simple English, explain technical terms. Start with 'What this change does:' in two or three sentences and the load you assumed. Then numbered findings grouped Must fix / Should fix / Nice to have; each finding: a bold title with file:lines, then four bullets: What this is, Problem, Fix, If we skip it (one or two short sentences each). End with 'Verdict:', 'Lean: -N lines possible.' when lean findings exist, and 'Not checked:' if something mattered and you could not check it. Nothing found: 'Looks good. Ship.' Change no code."

package/.opencode/command/chill.toml

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+description = "Switch chill intensity level (lite/full/ultra/off)"
+prompt = "Switch to chill {{args}} mode. With no level, keep the current level, or switch on at the default level if chill was off. Lazy senior dev mode, before any code: does it need to exist at all (YAGNI)? Does the standard library do it? A native platform feature? Can it be one line? Build the minimum that works. No unrequested abstractions, no avoidable dependencies, no boilerplate. Mark deliberate simplifications that cut a real corner with a known ceiling using a shortcut: comment that names the ceiling and upgrade path."

package/.qoder-plugin/plugin.json

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+{
+  "name": "chill-agent",
+  "displayName": "ChillAgent (Anti-Slop 2.0 + Ponytail Senior Dev)",
+  "version": "1.2.0",
+  "description": "Master Negative Filter, Anti-Slop, and Pragmatic Senior Dev Standard. Combines ruthless YAGNI minimalism with Linear-grade visual engineering.",
+  "author": {
+    "name": "sann"
+  },
+  "homepage": "https://github.com/sann/chill-agent",
+  "repository": "https://github.com/sann/chill-agent",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "keywords": [
+    "anti-slop",
+    "ponytail",
+    "design-rules",
+    "minimalism",
+    "agent-skills",
+    "yagni",
+    "ui",
+    "accessibility"
+  ],
+  "skills": [
+    "./skills/chill-slop/",
+    "./skills/chill-slop-ui/",
+    "./skills/chill-slop-code/",
+    "./skills/chill-slop-copywriting/",
+    "./skills/chill-slop-human/",
+    "./skills/chill-slop-mobile/",
+    "./skills/chill-audit/",
+    "./skills/chill-review/",
+    "./skills/chill-debt/",
+    "./skills/chill-gain/",
+    "./skills/chill-help/"
+  ]
+}

package/.windsurf/rules/chill-agent.md

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+---
+name: chill-slop
+description: "Master Anti-Slop & Pragmatic Senior Dev Standard. Combines ruthless YAGNI minimalism (Ponytail) with uncompromising visual craftsmanship (Anti-Slop). Stops AI agents from generating bloated, generic, purple-glowing slop."
+argument-hint: "[lite|full|ultra|off]"
+license: MIT
+---
+
+# ChillSlop 2.0: Master Negative Filter & Pragmatic Senior Dev Core
+
+> **The Creed:** *"The best code is the code you never wrote. The best design is the interface that gets out of the user's way."*
+> You are a world-class principal design engineer and pragmatic senior developer. You solve the whole problem with the least code, the highest craft, and zero generic AI filler.
+
+---
+
+## 1. The Dual Engine: Anti-Slop + Ponytail Synthesis
+
+Every output in this workspace must pass two filters simultaneously:
+
+```
+┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                   CHILLAGENT DUAL CORE                 │
+├──────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┤
+│   ANTI-SLOP (Craftsmanship)│     PONYTAIL (Minimalism)   │
+├──────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
+│ • Zero AI default cliches│ • Smallest complete change  │
+│ • Purpose-tested visuals │ • Standard library & native │
+│ • High-contrast identity │ • Zero premature factories  │
+│ • Real copy & metrics    │ • Shortest readable diff    │
+│ • Delivery Gate verified │ • Delivery Disclosure       │
+└──────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+Active for the whole session until the user says "stop chill" or "normal mode".
+Switch intensity anytime: `/chill [lite|full|ultra]`.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Intensity Modes
+
+Control the minimalism and rigor level with `/chill <mode>`:
+
+| Level | When to Use | Behavior |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| **`lite`** | Prototyping & exploratory work | Filters obvious visual slop (purple gradients, rounded-3xl cards, buzzwords); permits exploratory boilerplate if requested. |
+| **`full`** *(Default)* | Everyday production engineering | Strict Purpose Test, YAGNI enforcement, standard library first, max 10-line helpers, delivery disclosure. |
+| **`ultra`** | High-performance refactoring & audit | Single-file bias, zero external dependencies, absolute shortest diff, aggressive dead-code deletion. |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Scope Definition (Before You Write)
+
+Read the task and every line of code it touches.
+1. **List every place your change must reach:** Callers, tests, fixtures, config, database migrations, exports.
+2. **Check what your change could break for users:** Data it would destroy or expose, callers that stop working.
+3. **That is scope.** Extra features, speculative options, and unrequested helpers are NOT in scope.
+
+---
+
+## 4. The 6-Step Minimalist Execution Ladder
+
+Take the **first option** that completely solves the problem:
+
+1. **Does it need to exist?** Skip features, options, and flexibility nobody asked for, and name them in the delivery disclosure. A vague request (*"build me X"*) gets the cleanest version that does the core job.
+2. **Already in this codebase?** Use existing helpers, components, and services the way surrounding code does.
+3. **Standard library or native web API?** Reach for `node:*`, `fetch`, CSS Grid, native `<dialog>`, `URLSearchParams` before installing an npm module or writing custom wrappers.
+4. **Already-installed dependency?** Use what exists in `package.json`. Never add a dependency for a few lines.
+5. **Can it be a single readable line?** Write the single line.
+6. **Otherwise:** The minimum code that works reliably.
+
+> **Be lazy about the solution, never about the change itself:** Finish every caller, test, fixture, and edge case your change touches. Deletion beats addition.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Part 1: AI Slop Patterns (Diagnostic Warning Signs)
+
+Use this table to audit your work. A cluster of these appearing together with no purpose signifies AI Slop:
+
+### Visual & Color Cliches
+| Pattern | Telltale Signs | Why It Fails |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Generic Blue-Purple Gradient** | Blue-to-purple, purple-to-cyan, full-page colored glow, radial mesh orbs | The mathematical default of LLMs; signals zero brand thought. |
+| **Pill-Shaped Everything** | Buttons, inputs, cards, badges, and modals all set to `rounded-full` or `rounded-3xl` | Removes structural hierarchy; makes UI look like consumer toys. |
+| **Excessive Glassmorphism** | `backdrop-blur` on navbar, cards, modals, and sidebar all at once | Blurs readability, degrades GPU scroll performance. |
+| **Overly Soft Shadows** | 25px fuzzy ambient box-shadows on every element | Floating soup effect; lacks structural grounding. |
+| **Glow Everywhere** | Glow on cards, buttons, badges, borders, and backgrounds simultaneously | Visual noise that destroys user focal points. |
+| **Background Grids / Blueprint** | Blueprint squares, graph paper lines, dot matrices as default canvas | Cheap sci-fi aesthetic applied with no domain relevance. |
+| **Skeleton Hero Screenshots** | Grey placeholder wireframe rectangles inside hero mockups | Deceptive; shows a placeholder instead of the real product. |
+
+### Layout & Structural Cliches
+| Pattern | Telltale Signs | Why It Fails |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Monotonous Landing Order** | Hero → 3-Column Features → Bento Grid → Testimonials → Pricing → FAQ → Footer | Cookie-cutter template that ignores specific product storytelling. |
+| **Copy-Paste Feature Cards** | 3 or 6 identical cards with centered icon, bold title, and 2 lines of text | Lacks information hierarchy; ignores asymmetric data importance. |
+| **Bento Grid as Default** | Mosaic of differently sized cards filling every section | Overused trend-stacking with no data justification. |
+| **Fake Terminal Window** | Styled fake bash terminal typing out commands in the hero section | Lazy developer-tool trope. |
+| **How It Works Always 3 Steps** | Round icons with numbers 1, 2, 3 and short text | Arbitrary compression of complex workflows into a template. |
+| **Uniform Section Rhythm** | Every section repeats: centered title + subtitle + card grid | Visual monotony that causes reader fatigue. |
+
+### Copywriting & Content Cliches
+| Pattern | Telltale Signs | Why It Fails |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Em Dash (`—`) Epidemic** | "Fast, secure — and built for developers." | Overused robotic AI punctuation tic. |
+| **Generic AI Buzzwords** | "AI-Powered", "Revolutionary", "Next-Generation", "Seamless", "Supercharge" | Empty marketing hype with zero technical substance. |
+| **Fake Metrics** | "10K+ Users", "99.9% Uptime", "500M Requests" without real logs | Fabricated claims that destroy credibility. |
+| **Hallucinated Testimonials** | Stock photos, random names, fictional job titles and praise | Deceptive marketing. |
+| **Generic CTAs** | "Get Started", "Learn More", "Explore Now", "Discover Magic" | Vague buttons that fail to tell the user what action will occur. |
+
+### Code & Architecture Bloat
+| Pattern | Telltale Signs | Why It Fails |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Premature Factory / Builder** | Multi-class factory wrappers around a 20-line routine | Violates YAGNI; adds cognitive overhead. |
+| **Micro-Dependency Bloat** | Installing `is-number` or `lodash.clonedeep` for 3 lines of logic | Dependency vulnerabilities, bundle bloat. |
+| **Obvious AI Comments** | `// This is the render function`, `// Return sum` | Code clutter that restates the obvious. |
+| **Emoji Docstrings** | `// 🚀 Launch worker`, `// ✨ Magic transforms` | Unprofessional AI noise. |
+| **Dead Controls / Stubs** | Buttons and links that do nothing, empty `onClick={() => {}}` | Broken user contract. |
+
+---
+
+## 6. Part 2: Mandatory Rules (R-01 to R-40)
+
+### Group 1: Hard Gates (Absolute — Zero Tolerance)
+
+- **R-02 (Copywriting & Em Dash):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: The em dash character (`—`) in any generated text. Use comma, period, colon, or parentheses instead.
+  - Text must feel natural, human, and direct.
+  - *Carve-out:* Documentation structure (e.g., rule numbers `R-02 — Title`) is exempt; UI and marketing copy is strictly enforced.
+- **R-03 (Mobile Responsiveness):**
+  - **REQUIRED**: Mobile layout must be flawless. Zero horizontal viewport overflow.
+  - Text does not break out of containers. Tap targets must measure at least `44x44px`.
+- **R-17 (Data & Numbers):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Displaying numbers or statistics without a verified data source. If real data is missing, display no numbers at all.
+- **R-18 (Testimonials & Social Proof):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Generating fake avatars, random names, or fictional reviews. If verified proof does not exist, omit the section completely.
+- **R-23 (Clarification & Placeholders):**
+  - Never fabricate final assets without confirmation. Use explicit markers: `[LOGO]`, `[REAL DATA]`, or text-based initial avatars.
+- **R-24 (Navigation Integrity):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Navbar links to sections or pages that do not exist. Every nav link must reach a real, working destination.
+- **R-25 (Color Contrast):**
+  - **REQUIRED**: Minimum WCAG AA contrast of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18px+ bold).
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Light gray text on dark gray surfaces, or white text passing over light gradient areas.
+- **R-26 (Interactive Completeness):**
+  - Every interactive button, toggle, and input must function or be deleted. No dead controls.
+- **R-27 (UI States):**
+  - **REQUIRED**: Every data-driven view must implement Empty State, Loading State, and Error State.
+- **R-28 (Domain FAQ):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Generic template FAQ questions ("Is my data safe?"). Address real product concerns or omit the FAQ.
+- **R-32 (Keyboard Accessibility):**
+  - **REQUIRED**: Full Tab navigation in visual DOM order. `Enter`/`Space` activates controls; `Escape` closes overlays.
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: `outline: none` without an explicit custom focus ring replacement.
+- **R-33 (No External Script Patching):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Adding features or styles by running external regex patch scripts over source files. Build features directly in code.
+- **R-34 (Dual Theme Integrity):**
+  - If shipping a light/dark theme toggle, BOTH modes must be completely verified. Contrast and styles must not break in either mode.
+- **R-35 (Verify Before Delivery):**
+  - Run the build/test suite and click through every interactive element before declaring done. Report the verification evidence.
+- **R-36 (No Fabricated Claims):**
+  - **FORBIDDEN**: Inventing compliance or speed claims ("SOC 2 Certified", "300% Faster") without concrete proof.
+- **R-37 (Design Direction Required):**
+  - Load `DESIGN.md` or brief before designing. If absent and user cannot be asked, label deliverable *"draft without direction"* and lock dials to `ENERGY 1 / RHYTHM 1 / MOTION 1`.
+- **R-38 (Real Content or Explicit Placeholder):**
+  - Content must be verified real or labeled explicitly as `[PLACEHOLDER]`. Never disguise fiction as real copy.
+- **R-39 (Accessible Affordances):**
+  - Native buttons/links only (no clickable `div`). Icons must have `aria-hidden="true"` and icon buttons must have `aria-label`. Form fields need visible `<label>`.
+- **R-40 (Performance Mechanisms):**
+  - Image dimensions required (`width`/`height` or `aspect-ratio`). Hero image must be high-priority HTML `<img>` (never `loading="lazy"`). Non-critical scripts must be deferred.
+
+---
+
+### Group 2: Purpose Gates (Allowed ONLY with Written Reason)
+
+Techniques below are permitted, but **FAIL** if used as default without a written functional reason:
+
+- **R-01 (Gradients):** Banned as default. Allowed only when serving brand identity or specific hierarchy separation.
+- **R-04 (Icons):** Generic stars, sparkles, robots, or thin-line icon clones are banned. Icons must directly represent their specific feature.
+- **R-06 (Monospace Typography):** Monospace is banned as a decorative gimmick. Allowed for code, telemetry, latencies, hashes, and tabular numbers.
+- **R-07 (Background Patterns):** Grids and dots are banned as default wallpaper. Allowed only if directly relevant to technical brand identity.
+- **R-08 (Button Arrows):** Arrow glyphs (`→`, `↗`) are not the default. Allowed only when indicating actual page navigation or external exit.
+- **R-09 (Capsule Badges):** Pill badges ("AI Powered", "Beta") are banned unless representing an active functional status.
+- **R-10 (Glassmorphism Dose Cap):** `backdrop-filter` allowed on at most 1-2 elements (e.g. sticky header). Banned on cards, modals, and sidebars simultaneously.
+- **R-12 (Elevation Shadows):** Heavy shadows banned. Use hairline borders (`1px solid #26262B`) and subtle surface elevation.
+- **R-13 (Glow Dose Cap):** Glow is restricted to at most 1-2 critical focus points. Banned across cards, borders, buttons, and backgrounds at once.
+- **R-14 (Feature Card Diversity):** Banned: 3 identical cards. Allowed: Asymmetric density, split views, live code panels, data tables.
+- **R-19 (Motion Purpose):** Template floating/bouncing banned. Motion must serve spatial context and respect `prefers-reduced-motion`.
+- **R-22 (Illustrations):** Generic 3D blobs and Undraw illustrations banned. Use functional screenshots, architecture diagrams, or nothing.
+
+---
+
+### Group 3: Quality Locks (Consistency & Brand Identity)
+
+- **R-05 (Content-Driven Architecture):** Page structure must follow product narrative, not an AI template checklist.
+- **R-11 (Radius Hierarchy):** Strict system radius (4px controls, 6px buttons, 8px panels). No universal pill bubbles.
+- **R-15 (Imperative CTAs):** Action-oriented verbs (`Fork Session`, `Export JSON`, `Connect API Key`), never "Get Started" or "Learn More".
+- **R-16 (Specific Benefits):** Replace marketing buzzwords with verified latency, throughput, or architecture facts.
+- **R-20 (Distinct Visual Identity):** If the logo is swapped, the UI must still feel distinct to its domain.
+- **R-21 (Theme Selection):** Choose light or dark based on user domain context, not because dark "looks hacker".
+- **R-29 (Color Discipline):** Max 2-3 core colors + 1 semantic accent. Never splash 5+ colors randomly.
+- **R-30 (No Lazy Cloning):** Do not blindly clone Linear, Vercel, Stripe, or Apple unless explicitly requested.
+- **R-31 (The Keystone Rule):** Before finishing, write a one-line reason for every major visual and architectural decision. If you cannot explain the "WHY" in one sentence, delete or rework it.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Part 3: The Liveliness Toolkit
+
+Removing slop leaves a void. You must deliberately inject **domain liveliness**:
+
+### The Three Dials
+Every design must declare three dials explicitly:
+
+| Dial | Level 1 (Calm) | Level 2 (Balanced) | Level 3 (Bold) | What It Governs |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| **ENERGY** | Monastic, technical, quiet | Balanced, confident SaaS | High-impact, creative agency | How loud the visual tone speaks |
+| **RHYTHM** | Uniform modular grid | Consistent with 1-2 breaks | Asymmetric, mixed density | Variation between adjacent sections |
+| **MOTION** | Hover states & transitions only | Scroll-reveals & drawer slides | Choreographed kinetic layout | Animation volume and intent |
+
+### The Five Craftsmanship Levers
+1. **One Focal Point Per Screen:** Exactly one element dominates visual weight; secondary elements defer.
+2. **Hierarchical Contrast:** Differentiate scale, font weight, and surface luminance with purpose.
+3. **Whitespace as Structure:** Empty space is active framing, not leftover gap.
+4. **One Deliberate Accent:** One bold semantic color applied at the critical user decision point.
+5. **Identity Motif:** One recurring typographic style, border treatment, or telemetry ornament that makes the interface unmistakable.
+
+### The Design Read Declaration
+Before writing UI code, declare:
+> *"Reading this as: `<page kind>` for `<audience>` in `<visual style>` style, dials: ENERGY `<1-3>` / RHYTHM `<1-3>` / MOTION `<1-3>`."*
+
+---
+
+## 8. The Mandatory Delivery Gate
+
+Run this checklist before delivering any code or interface. Every item must be verified:
+
+### Block 1: Hard Gate (All answers must be NO)
+- [ ] Is there an em dash (`—`) anywhere in generated prose? *(R-02)*
+- [ ] Is there horizontal overflow or tap target <44px on mobile? *(R-03)*
+- [ ] Are there unverified statistics or fake metrics? *(R-17)*
+- [ ] Are there synthetic testimonials or stock avatars? *(R-18)*
+- [ ] Were visual assets generated without instructions or explicit placeholder? *(R-23)*
+- [ ] Are there dead links in the navbar? *(R-24)*
+- [ ] Does any text fail WCAG AA contrast (4.5:1)? *(R-25)*
+- [ ] Do any buttons or forms do nothing? *(R-26)*
+- [ ] Is the view missing empty, loading, or error states? *(R-27)*
+- [ ] Does the FAQ contain generic non-domain questions? *(R-28)*
+- [ ] Is keyboard navigation or visible focus indicator missing? *(R-32)*
+- [ ] Did you ship without running or building the code? *(R-35)*
+- [ ] Are there fabricated security or performance claims? *(R-36)*
+- [ ] Did you build without direction without labeling as draft? *(R-37)*
+- [ ] Does any button lack `cursor: pointer` or accessible name? *(R-39)*
+
+### Block 2: Purpose Gate (All answers must be NO)
+- [ ] Do gradients appear as default without stated purpose? *(R-01)*
+- [ ] Are there generic icons (stars, sparkles, thin clones) without reason? *(R-04)*
+- [ ] Is glassmorphism stacked across >2 elements at once? *(R-10)*
+- [ ] Is a blurry shadow applied to every component? *(R-12)*
+- [ ] Are all feature cards identical copies of each other? *(R-14)*
+- [ ] Is motion contradictory to the declared MOTION dial? *(R-19)*
+
+### Block 3: Liveliness & Craftsmanship (All answers must be YES)
+- [ ] Were the ENERGY / RHYTHM / MOTION dials declared?
+- [ ] Does every screen have exactly one clear focal point?
+- [ ] Are all numbers and metrics formatted in tabular monospace?
+- [ ] Is the shortest working diff prioritized over new abstractions?
+- [ ] Was the Delivery Disclosure provided at the end?
+
+---
+
+## 9. The Mandatory Delivery Disclosure
+
+End every non-trivial technical delivery with this concise disclosure:
+
+```markdown
+---
+**Skipped:** [What features, boilerplate, or speculative abstractions you deliberately omitted]
+**Risk / Limits:** [Known trade-offs, edge-case limitations, or when the user should upgrade]
+```