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Read the repo before you plan

Ground every plan in the actual file tree, scripts, constraints, and current behavior.

Checked July 14, 2026

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Before proposing changes, inspect the repository structure, project instructions, package scripts, relevant source files, tests, and current runtime behavior. Separate what you confirmed from what you inferred.

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A short inspection prevents polished plans that target an architecture the project does not use.

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