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-<overview>
-Plans execute autonomously. Checkpoints formalize interaction points where human verification or decisions are needed.
-
-**Core principle:** MindForge automates everything with CLI/API. Checkpoints are for verification and decisions, not manual work.
-
-**Golden rules:**
-1. **If MindForge can run it, MindForge runs it** - Never ask user to execute CLI commands, start servers, or run builds
-2. **MindForge sets up the verification environment** - Start dev servers, seed databases, configure env vars
-3. **User only does what requires human judgment** - Visual checks, UX evaluation, "does this feel right?"
-4. **Secrets come from user, automation comes from MindForge** - Ask for API keys, then MindForge uses them via CLI
-5. **Auto-mode bypasses verification/decision checkpoints** — When `workflow._auto_chain_active` or `workflow.auto_advance` is true in config: human-verify auto-approves, decision auto-selects first option, human-action still stops (auth gates cannot be automated)
-</overview>
-
-<checkpoint_types>
-
-<type name="human-verify">
-## checkpoint:human-verify (Most Common - 90%)
-
-**When:** MindForge completed automated work, human confirms it works correctly.
-
-**Use for:**
-- Visual UI checks (layout, styling, responsiveness)
-- Interactive flows (click through wizard, test user flows)
-- Functional verification (feature works as expected)
-- Audio/video playback quality
-- Animation smoothness
-- Accessibility testing
-
-**Structure:**
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>[What MindForge automated and deployed/built]</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    [Exact steps to test - URLs, commands, expected behavior]
-  </how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>[How to continue - "approved", "yes", or describe issues]</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: UI Component (shows key pattern: MindForge starts server BEFORE checkpoint)**
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Build responsive dashboard layout</name>
-  <files>src/components/Dashboard.tsx, src/app/dashboard/page.tsx</files>
-  <action>Create dashboard with sidebar, header, and content area. Use Tailwind responsive classes for mobile.</action>
-  <verify>npm run build succeeds, no TypeScript errors</verify>
-  <done>Dashboard component builds without errors</done>
-</task>
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Start dev server for verification</name>
-  <action>Run `npm run dev` in background, wait for "ready" message, capture port</action>
-  <verify>fetch http://localhost:3000 returns 200</verify>
-  <done>Dev server running at http://localhost:3000</done>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>Responsive dashboard layout - dev server running at http://localhost:3000</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    Visit http://localhost:3000/dashboard and verify:
-    1. Desktop (>1024px): Sidebar left, content right, header top
-    2. Tablet (768px): Sidebar collapses to hamburger menu
-    3. Mobile (375px): Single column layout, bottom nav appears
-    4. No layout shift or horizontal scroll at any size
-  </how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved" or describe layout issues</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: Xcode Build**
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Build macOS app with Xcode</name>
-  <files>App.xcodeproj, Sources/</files>
-  <action>Run `xcodebuild -project App.xcodeproj -scheme App build`. Check for compilation errors in output.</action>
-  <verify>Build output contains "BUILD SUCCEEDED", no errors</verify>
-  <done>App builds successfully</done>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>Built macOS app at DerivedData/Build/Products/Debug/App.app</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    Open App.app and test:
-    - App launches without crashes
-    - Menu bar icon appears
-    - Preferences window opens correctly
-    - No visual glitches or layout issues
-  </how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved" or describe issues</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-</type>
-
-<type name="decision">
-## checkpoint:decision (9%)
-
-**When:** Human must make choice that affects implementation direction.
-
-**Use for:**
-- Technology selection (which auth provider, which database)
-- Architecture decisions (monorepo vs separate repos)
-- Design choices (color scheme, layout approach)
-- Feature prioritization (which variant to build)
-- Data model decisions (schema structure)
-
-**Structure:**
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:decision" gate="blocking">
-  <decision>[What's being decided]</decision>
-  <context>[Why this decision matters]</context>
-  <options>
-    <option id="option-a">
-      <name>[Option name]</name>
-      <pros>[Benefits]</pros>
-      <cons>[Tradeoffs]</cons>
-    </option>
-    <option id="option-b">
-      <name>[Option name]</name>
-      <pros>[Benefits]</pros>
-      <cons>[Tradeoffs]</cons>
-    </option>
-  </options>
-  <resume-signal>[How to indicate choice]</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: Auth Provider Selection**
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:decision" gate="blocking">
-  <decision>Select authentication provider</decision>
-  <context>
-    Need user authentication for the app. Three solid options with different tradeoffs.
-  </context>
-  <options>
-    <option id="supabase">
-      <name>Supabase Auth</name>
-      <pros>Built-in with Supabase DB we're using, generous free tier, row-level security integration</pros>
-      <cons>Less customizable UI, tied to Supabase ecosystem</cons>
-    </option>
-    <option id="clerk">
-      <name>Clerk</name>
-      <pros>Beautiful pre-built UI, best developer experience, excellent docs</pros>
-      <cons>Paid after 10k MAU, vendor lock-in</cons>
-    </option>
-    <option id="nextauth">
-      <name>NextAuth.js</name>
-      <pros>Free, self-hosted, maximum control, widely adopted</pros>
-      <cons>More setup work, you manage security updates, UI is DIY</cons>
-    </option>
-  </options>
-  <resume-signal>Select: supabase, clerk, or nextauth</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: Database Selection**
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:decision" gate="blocking">
-  <decision>Select database for user data</decision>
-  <context>
-    App needs persistent storage for users, sessions, and user-generated content.
-    Expected scale: 10k users, 1M records first year.
-  </context>
-  <options>
-    <option id="supabase">
-      <name>Supabase (Postgres)</name>
-      <pros>Full SQL, generous free tier, built-in auth, real-time subscriptions</pros>
-      <cons>Vendor lock-in for real-time features, less flexible than raw Postgres</cons>
-    </option>
-    <option id="planetscale">
-      <name>PlanetScale (MySQL)</name>
-      <pros>Serverless scaling, branching workflow, excellent DX</pros>
-      <cons>MySQL not Postgres, no foreign keys in free tier</cons>
-    </option>
-    <option id="convex">
-      <name>Convex</name>
-      <pros>Real-time by default, TypeScript-native, automatic caching</pros>
-      <cons>Newer platform, different mental model, less SQL flexibility</cons>
-    </option>
-  </options>
-  <resume-signal>Select: supabase, planetscale, or convex</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-</type>
-
-<type name="human-action">
-## checkpoint:human-action (1% - Rare)
-
-**When:** Action has NO CLI/API and requires human-only interaction, OR MindForge hit an authentication gate during automation.
-
-**Use ONLY for:**
-- **Authentication gates** - MindForge tried CLI/API but needs credentials (this is NOT a failure)
-- Email verification links (clicking email)
-- SMS 2FA codes (phone verification)
-- Manual account approvals (platform requires human review)
-- Credit card 3D Secure flows (web-based payment authorization)
-- OAuth app approvals (web-based approval)
-
-**Do NOT use for pre-planned manual work:**
-- Deploying (use CLI - auth gate if needed)
-- Creating webhooks/databases (use API/CLI - auth gate if needed)
-- Running builds/tests (use Bash tool)
-- Creating files (use Write tool)
-
-**Structure:**
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action" gate="blocking">
-  <action>[What human must do - MindForge already did everything automatable]</action>
-  <instructions>
-    [What MindForge already automated]
-    [The ONE thing requiring human action]
-  </instructions>
-  <verification>[What MindForge can check afterward]</verification>
-  <resume-signal>[How to continue]</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: Email Verification**
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Create SendGrid account via API</name>
-  <action>Use SendGrid API to create subuser account with provided email. Request verification email.</action>
-  <verify>API returns 201, account created</verify>
-  <done>Account created, verification email sent</done>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action" gate="blocking">
-  <action>Complete email verification for SendGrid account</action>
-  <instructions>
-    I created the account and requested verification email.
-    Check your inbox for SendGrid verification link and click it.
-  </instructions>
-  <verification>SendGrid API key works: curl test succeeds</verification>
-  <resume-signal>Type "done" when email verified</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Example: Authentication Gate (Dynamic Checkpoint)**
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Deploy to Vercel</name>
-  <files>.vercel/, vercel.json</files>
-  <action>Run `vercel --yes` to deploy</action>
-  <verify>vercel ls shows deployment, fetch returns 200</verify>
-</task>
-
-<!-- If vercel returns "Error: Not authenticated", MindForge creates checkpoint on the fly -->
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action" gate="blocking">
-  <action>Authenticate Vercel CLI so I can continue deployment</action>
-  <instructions>
-    I tried to deploy but got authentication error.
-    Run: vercel login
-    This will open your browser - complete the authentication flow.
-  </instructions>
-  <verification>vercel whoami returns your account email</verification>
-  <resume-signal>Type "done" when authenticated</resume-signal>
-</task>
-
-<!-- After authentication, MindForge retries the deployment -->
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Retry Vercel deployment</name>
-  <action>Run `vercel --yes` (now authenticated)</action>
-  <verify>vercel ls shows deployment, fetch returns 200</verify>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Key distinction:** Auth gates are created dynamically when MindForge encounters auth errors. NOT pre-planned — MindForge automates first, asks for credentials only when blocked.
-</type>
-</checkpoint_types>
-
-<execution_protocol>
-
-When MindForge encounters `type="checkpoint:*"`:
-
-1. **Stop immediately** - do not proceed to next task
-2. **Display checkpoint clearly** using the format below
-3. **Wait for user response** - do not hallucinate completion
-4. **Verify if possible** - check files, run tests, whatever is specified
-5. **Resume execution** - continue to next task only after confirmation
-
-**For checkpoint:human-verify:**
-```
-╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
-║  CHECKPOINT: Verification Required                    ║
-╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
-
-Progress: 5/8 tasks complete
-Task: Responsive dashboard layout
-
-Built: Responsive dashboard at /dashboard
-
-How to verify:
-  1. Visit: http://localhost:3000/dashboard
-  2. Desktop (>1024px): Sidebar visible, content fills remaining space
-  3. Tablet (768px): Sidebar collapses to icons
-  4. Mobile (375px): Sidebar hidden, hamburger menu appears
-
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-→ YOUR ACTION: Type "approved" or describe issues
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-```
-
-**For checkpoint:decision:**
-```
-╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
-║  CHECKPOINT: Decision Required                        ║
-╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
-
-Progress: 2/6 tasks complete
-Task: Select authentication provider
-
-Decision: Which auth provider should we use?
-
-Context: Need user authentication. Three options with different tradeoffs.
-
-Options:
-  1. supabase - Built-in with our DB, free tier
-     Pros: Row-level security integration, generous free tier
-     Cons: Less customizable UI, ecosystem lock-in
-
-  2. clerk - Best DX, paid after 10k users
-     Pros: Beautiful pre-built UI, excellent documentation
-     Cons: Vendor lock-in, pricing at scale
-
-  3. nextauth - Self-hosted, maximum control
-     Pros: Free, no vendor lock-in, widely adopted
-     Cons: More setup work, DIY security updates
-
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-→ YOUR ACTION: Select supabase, clerk, or nextauth
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-```
-
-**For checkpoint:human-action:**
-```
-╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
-║  CHECKPOINT: Action Required                          ║
-╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
-
-Progress: 3/8 tasks complete
-Task: Deploy to Vercel
-
-Attempted: vercel --yes
-Error: Not authenticated. Please run 'vercel login'
-
-What you need to do:
-  1. Run: vercel login
-  2. Complete browser authentication when it opens
-  3. Return here when done
-
-I'll verify: vercel whoami returns your account
-
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-→ YOUR ACTION: Type "done" when authenticated
-────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-```
-</execution_protocol>
-
-<authentication_gates>
-
-**Auth gate = MindForge tried CLI/API, got auth error.** Not a failure — a gate requiring human input to unblock.
-
-**Pattern:** MindForge tries automation → auth error → creates checkpoint:human-action → user authenticates → MindForge retries → continues
-
-**Gate protocol:**
-1. Recognize it's not a failure - missing auth is expected
-2. Stop current task - don't retry repeatedly
-3. Create checkpoint:human-action dynamically
-4. Provide exact authentication steps
-5. Verify authentication works
-6. Retry the original task
-7. Continue normally
-
-**Key distinction:**
-- Pre-planned checkpoint: "I need you to do X" (wrong - MindForge should automate)
-- Auth gate: "I tried to automate X but need credentials" (correct - unblocks automation)
-
-</authentication_gates>
-
-<automation_reference>
-
-**The rule:** If it has CLI/API, MindForge does it. Never ask human to perform automatable work.
-
-## Service CLI Reference
-
-| Service | CLI/API | Key Commands | Auth Gate |
-|---------|---------|--------------|-----------|
-| Vercel | `vercel` | `--yes`, `env add`, `--prod`, `ls` | `vercel login` |
-| Railway | `railway` | `init`, `up`, `variables set` | `railway login` |
-| Fly | `fly` | `launch`, `deploy`, `secrets set` | `fly auth login` |
-| Stripe | `stripe` + API | `listen`, `trigger`, API calls | API key in .env |
-| Supabase | `supabase` | `init`, `link`, `db push`, `gen types` | `supabase login` |
-| Upstash | `upstash` | `redis create`, `redis get` | `upstash auth login` |
-| PlanetScale | `pscale` | `database create`, `branch create` | `pscale auth login` |
-| GitHub | `gh` | `repo create`, `pr create`, `secret set` | `gh auth login` |
-| Node | `npm`/`pnpm` | `install`, `run build`, `test`, `run dev` | N/A |
-| Xcode | `xcodebuild` | `-project`, `-scheme`, `build`, `test` | N/A |
-| Convex | `npx convex` | `dev`, `deploy`, `env set`, `env get` | `npx convex login` |
-
-## Environment Variable Automation
-
-**Env files:** Use Write/Edit tools. Never ask human to create .env manually.
-
-**Dashboard env vars via CLI:**
-
-| Platform | CLI Command | Example |
-|----------|-------------|---------|
-| Convex | `npx convex env set` | `npx convex env set OPENAI_API_KEY sk-...` |
-| Vercel | `vercel env add` | `vercel env add STRIPE_KEY production` |
-| Railway | `railway variables set` | `railway variables set API_KEY=value` |
-| Fly | `fly secrets set` | `fly secrets set DATABASE_URL=...` |
-| Supabase | `supabase secrets set` | `supabase secrets set MY_SECRET=value` |
-
-**Secret collection pattern:**
-```xml
-<!-- WRONG: Asking user to add env vars in dashboard -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action">
-  <action>Add OPENAI_API_KEY to Convex dashboard</action>
-  <instructions>Go to dashboard.convex.dev → Settings → Environment Variables → Add</instructions>
-</task>
-
-<!-- RIGHT: MindForge asks for value, then adds via CLI -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action">
-  <action>Provide your OpenAI API key</action>
-  <instructions>
-    I need your OpenAI API key for Convex backend.
-    Get it from: https://platform.openai.com/api-keys
-    Paste the key (starts with sk-)
-  </instructions>
-  <verification>I'll add it via `npx convex env set` and verify</verification>
-  <resume-signal>Paste your API key</resume-signal>
-</task>
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Configure OpenAI key in Convex</name>
-  <action>Run `npx convex env set OPENAI_API_KEY {user-provided-key}`</action>
-  <verify>`npx convex env get OPENAI_API_KEY` returns the key (masked)</verify>
-</task>
-```
-
-## Dev Server Automation
-
-| Framework | Start Command | Ready Signal | Default URL |
-|-----------|---------------|--------------|-------------|
-| Next.js | `npm run dev` | "Ready in" or "started server" | http://localhost:3000 |
-| Vite | `npm run dev` | "ready in" | http://localhost:5173 |
-| Convex | `npx convex dev` | "Convex functions ready" | N/A (backend only) |
-| Express | `npm start` | "listening on port" | http://localhost:3000 |
-| Django | `python manage.py runserver` | "Starting development server" | http://localhost:8000 |
-
-**Server lifecycle:**
-```bash
-# Run in background, capture PID
-npm run dev &
-DEV_SERVER_PID=$!
-
-# Wait for ready (max 30s) — uses fetch() for cross-platform compatibility
-timeout 30 bash -c 'until node -e "fetch(\"http://localhost:3000\").then(r=>{process.exit(r.ok?0:1)}).catch(()=>process.exit(1))" 2>/dev/null; do sleep 1; done'
-```
-
-**Port conflicts:** Kill stale process (`lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill`) or use alternate port (`--port 3001`).
-
-**Server stays running** through checkpoints. Only kill when plan complete, switching to production, or port needed for different service.
-
-## CLI Installation Handling
-
-| CLI | Auto-install? | Command |
-|-----|---------------|---------|
-| npm/pnpm/yarn | No - ask user | User chooses package manager |
-| vercel | Yes | `npm i -g vercel` |
-| gh (GitHub) | Yes | `brew install gh` (macOS) or `apt install gh` (Linux) |
-| stripe | Yes | `npm i -g stripe` |
-| supabase | Yes | `npm i -g supabase` |
-| convex | No - use npx | `npx convex` (no install needed) |
-| fly | Yes | `brew install flyctl` or curl installer |
-| railway | Yes | `npm i -g @railway/cli` |
-
-**Protocol:** Try command → "command not found" → auto-installable? → yes: install silently, retry → no: checkpoint asking user to install.
-
-## Pre-Checkpoint Automation Failures
-
-| Failure | Response |
-|---------|----------|
-| Server won't start | Check error, fix issue, retry (don't proceed to checkpoint) |
-| Port in use | Kill stale process or use alternate port |
-| Missing dependency | Run `npm install`, retry |
-| Build error | Fix the error first (bug, not checkpoint issue) |
-| Auth error | Create auth gate checkpoint |
-| Network timeout | Retry with backoff, then checkpoint if persistent |
-
-**Never present a checkpoint with broken verification environment.** If the local server isn't responding, don't ask user to "visit localhost:3000".
-
-> **Cross-platform note:** Use `node -e "fetch('http://localhost:3000').then(r=>console.log(r.status))"` instead of `curl` for health checks. `curl` is broken on Windows MSYS/Git Bash due to SSL/path mangling issues.
-
-```xml
-<!-- WRONG: Checkpoint with broken environment -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Dashboard (server failed to start)</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>Visit http://localhost:3000...</how-to-verify>
-</task>
-
-<!-- RIGHT: Fix first, then checkpoint -->
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Fix server startup issue</name>
-  <action>Investigate error, fix root cause, restart server</action>
-  <verify>fetch http://localhost:3000 returns 200</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Dashboard - server running at http://localhost:3000</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>Visit http://localhost:3000/dashboard...</how-to-verify>
-</task>
-```
-
-## Automatable Quick Reference
-
-| Action | Automatable? | MindForge does it? |
-|--------|--------------|-----------------|
-| Deploy to Vercel | Yes (`vercel`) | YES |
-| Create Stripe webhook | Yes (API) | YES |
-| Write .env file | Yes (Write tool) | YES |
-| Create Upstash DB | Yes (`upstash`) | YES |
-| Run tests | Yes (`npm test`) | YES |
-| Start dev server | Yes (`npm run dev`) | YES |
-| Add env vars to Convex | Yes (`npx convex env set`) | YES |
-| Add env vars to Vercel | Yes (`vercel env add`) | YES |
-| Seed database | Yes (CLI/API) | YES |
-| Click email verification link | No | NO |
-| Enter credit card with 3DS | No | NO |
-| Complete OAuth in browser | No | NO |
-| Visually verify UI looks correct | No | NO |
-| Test interactive user flows | No | NO |
-
-</automation_reference>
-
-<writing_guidelines>
-
-**DO:**
-- Automate everything with CLI/API before checkpoint
-- Be specific: "Visit https://myapp.vercel.app" not "check deployment"
-- Number verification steps
-- State expected outcomes: "You should see X"
-- Provide context: why this checkpoint exists
-
-**DON'T:**
-- Ask human to do work MindForge can automate ❌
-- Assume knowledge: "Configure the usual settings" ❌
-- Skip steps: "Set up database" (too vague) ❌
-- Mix multiple verifications in one checkpoint ❌
-
-**Placement:**
-- **After automation completes** - not before MindForge does the work
-- **After UI buildout** - before declaring phase complete
-- **Before dependent work** - decisions before implementation
-- **At integration points** - after configuring external services
-
-**Bad placement:** Before automation ❌ | Too frequent ❌ | Too late (dependent tasks already needed the result) ❌
-</writing_guidelines>
-
-<examples>
-
-### Example 1: Database Setup (No Checkpoint Needed)
-
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Create Upstash Redis database</name>
-  <files>.env</files>
-  <action>
-    1. Run `upstash redis create myapp-cache --region us-east-1`
-    2. Capture connection URL from output
-    3. Write to .env: UPSTASH_REDIS_URL={url}
-    4. Verify connection with test command
-  </action>
-  <verify>
-    - upstash redis list shows database
-    - .env contains UPSTASH_REDIS_URL
-    - Test connection succeeds
-  </verify>
-  <done>Redis database created and configured</done>
-</task>
-
-<!-- NO CHECKPOINT NEEDED - MindForge automated everything and verified programmatically -->
-```
-
-### Example 2: Full Auth Flow (Single checkpoint at end)
-
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Create user schema</name>
-  <files>src/db/schema.ts</files>
-  <action>Define User, Session, Account tables with Drizzle ORM</action>
-  <verify>npm run db:generate succeeds</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Create auth API routes</name>
-  <files>src/app/api/auth/[...nextauth]/route.ts</files>
-  <action>Set up NextAuth with GitHub provider, JWT strategy</action>
-  <verify>TypeScript compiles, no errors</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Create login UI</name>
-  <files>src/app/login/page.tsx, src/components/LoginButton.tsx</files>
-  <action>Create login page with GitHub OAuth button</action>
-  <verify>npm run build succeeds</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Start dev server for auth testing</name>
-  <action>Run `npm run dev` in background, wait for ready signal</action>
-  <verify>fetch http://localhost:3000 returns 200</verify>
-  <done>Dev server running at http://localhost:3000</done>
-</task>
-
-<!-- ONE checkpoint at end verifies the complete flow -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>Complete authentication flow - dev server running at http://localhost:3000</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    1. Visit: http://localhost:3000/login
-    2. Click "Sign in with GitHub"
-    3. Complete GitHub OAuth flow
-    4. Verify: Redirected to /dashboard, user name displayed
-    5. Refresh page: Session persists
-    6. Click logout: Session cleared
-  </how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved" or describe issues</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-</examples>
-
-<anti_patterns>
-
-### ❌ BAD: Asking user to start dev server
-
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>Dashboard component</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    1. Run: npm run dev
-    2. Visit: http://localhost:3000/dashboard
-    3. Check layout is correct
-  </how-to-verify>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Why bad:** MindForge can run `npm run dev`. User should only visit URLs, not execute commands.
-
-### ✅ GOOD: MindForge starts server, user visits
-
-```xml
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Start dev server</name>
-  <action>Run `npm run dev` in background</action>
-  <verify>fetch http://localhost:3000 returns 200</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify" gate="blocking">
-  <what-built>Dashboard at http://localhost:3000/dashboard (server running)</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    Visit http://localhost:3000/dashboard and verify:
-    1. Layout matches design
-    2. No console errors
-  </how-to-verify>
-</task>
-```
-
-### ❌ BAD: Asking human to deploy / ✅ GOOD: MindForge automates
-
-```xml
-<!-- BAD: Asking user to deploy via dashboard -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action" gate="blocking">
-  <action>Deploy to Vercel</action>
-  <instructions>Visit vercel.com/new → Import repo → Click Deploy → Copy URL</instructions>
-</task>
-
-<!-- GOOD: MindForge deploys, user verifies -->
-<task type="auto">
-  <name>Deploy to Vercel</name>
-  <action>Run `vercel --yes`. Capture URL.</action>
-  <verify>vercel ls shows deployment, fetch returns 200</verify>
-</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Deployed to {url}</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>Visit {url}, check homepage loads</how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved"</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-### ❌ BAD: Too many checkpoints / ✅ GOOD: Single checkpoint
-
-```xml
-<!-- BAD: Checkpoint after every task -->
-<task type="auto">Create schema</task>
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">Check schema</task>
-<task type="auto">Create API route</task>
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">Check API</task>
-<task type="auto">Create UI form</task>
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">Check form</task>
-
-<!-- GOOD: One checkpoint at end -->
-<task type="auto">Create schema</task>
-<task type="auto">Create API route</task>
-<task type="auto">Create UI form</task>
-
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Complete auth flow (schema + API + UI)</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>Test full flow: register, login, access protected page</how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved"</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-### ❌ BAD: Vague verification / ✅ GOOD: Specific steps
-
-```xml
-<!-- BAD -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Dashboard</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>Check it works</how-to-verify>
-</task>
-
-<!-- GOOD -->
-<task type="checkpoint:human-verify">
-  <what-built>Responsive dashboard - server running at http://localhost:3000</what-built>
-  <how-to-verify>
-    Visit http://localhost:3000/dashboard and verify:
-    1. Desktop (>1024px): Sidebar visible, content area fills remaining space
-    2. Tablet (768px): Sidebar collapses to icons
-    3. Mobile (375px): Sidebar hidden, hamburger menu in header
-    4. No horizontal scroll at any size
-  </how-to-verify>
-  <resume-signal>Type "approved" or describe layout issues</resume-signal>
-</task>
-```
-
-### ❌ BAD: Asking user to run CLI commands
-
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action">
-  <action>Run database migrations</action>
-  <instructions>Run: npx prisma migrate deploy && npx prisma db seed</instructions>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Why bad:** MindForge can run these commands. User should never execute CLI commands.
-
-### ❌ BAD: Asking user to copy values between services
-
-```xml
-<task type="checkpoint:human-action">
-  <action>Configure webhook URL in Stripe</action>
-  <instructions>Copy deployment URL → Stripe Dashboard → Webhooks → Add endpoint → Copy secret → Add to .env</instructions>
-</task>
-```
-
-**Why bad:** Stripe has an API. MindForge should create the webhook via API and write to .env directly.
-
-</anti_patterns>
-
-<summary>
-
-Checkpoints formalize human-in-the-loop points for verification and decisions, not manual work.
-
-**The golden rule:** If MindForge CAN automate it, MindForge MUST automate it.
-
-**Checkpoint priority:**
-1. **checkpoint:human-verify** (90%) - MindForge automated everything, human confirms visual/functional correctness
-2. **checkpoint:decision** (9%) - Human makes architectural/technology choices
-3. **checkpoint:human-action** (1%) - Truly unavoidable manual steps with no API/CLI
-
-**When NOT to use checkpoints:**
-- Things MindForge can verify programmatically (tests, builds)
-- File operations (MindForge can read files)
-- Code correctness (tests and static analysis)
-- Anything automatable via CLI/API
-</summary>