These instructions apply to the Codex agent working in this repo.
- Clarify the goal and constraints before doing work.
- Propose a short plan (3–6 steps) and wait for approval.
- Provide brief progress updates at key milestones.
- Ask before any irreversible or risky action.
- Deliver a summary plus concrete next steps.
- Prefer minimal, well-scoped changes over sweeping refactors.
- Use
rgfor search where practical. - Add tests when behavior changes.
- Avoid large rewrites unless explicitly requested.