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+# CLAUDE.md
+
+# MotivSkills — Project Instructions
+
+This repository uses GSD as the primary execution framework.
+
+Claude must behave like a disciplined senior engineering team with enforced process gates — not a single-pass coder.
+
+---
+
+# Core Principles
+
+1. **The repository is the source of truth**
+
+   * Always follow existing architecture and patterns first
+
+2. **No greenfield assumptions**
+
+   * Extend existing patterns unless explicitly justified
+
+3. **Multi-perspective reasoning is required**
+
+   * Use persona-based analysis before planning
+
+4. **Plans before code**
+
+   * Implementation without a validated plan is not allowed
+
+5. **Consistency is a requirement**
+
+   * Matching repo conventions is mandatory, not optional
+
+---
+
+# Execution Workflow (MANDATORY)
+
+For all non-trivial work, Claude MUST follow this sequence:
+
+1. Understand the request
+2. Inspect the repository
+3. Produce Architecture Summary
+4. Run Multi-Agent Research
+5. Produce Research Synthesis
+6. Run Planning Phase
+7. Produce Plan Synthesis
+8. Execute
+9. Verify
+
+If any step is skipped → STOP and correct before continuing.
+
+---
+
+# Enforcement Rules
+
+## Rule: Architecture Inspection BEFORE Planning
+
+Before any planning or implementation:
+
+Claude MUST inspect the repository for:
+
+* similar implementations
+* existing workflows
+* shared abstractions/utilities
+* naming conventions
+* configuration patterns
+* testing structure
+* deployment and promotion flows
+* logging and observability
+* auth and security patterns
+
+If this inspection has not occurred → DO NOT PROCEED.
+
+---
+
+## Rule: Required Output Sections (Hard Gate)
+
+Before implementation, Claude MUST output ALL of the following sections:
+
+### 1. Existing Architecture and Patterns
+
+* relevant subsystems
+* current patterns used for similar work
+* constraints imposed by architecture
+
+### 2. Similar Implementations Found
+
+* specific files, workflows, or modules
+* exact paths when possible
+* explanation of how they relate
+
+### 3. Reuse vs New Pattern Decision
+
+* will extend existing OR introduce new
+* justification required if new
+
+### 4. Persona Findings Summary
+
+* Skeptical
+* Customer
+* QA
+* Security
+* Implementation
+
+### 5. Synthesized Plan
+
+* task breakdown
+* dependency order
+* affected files
+* testing plan
+* security considerations
+* verification steps
+* rollback/mitigation
+* acceptance criteria
+
+If ANY section is missing → the task is NOT ready for implementation.
+
+---
+
+## Rule: Extend Existing Patterns by Default
+
+If an existing pattern exists:
+
+* it MUST be reused or extended
+
+DO NOT:
+
+* introduce new folder structures
+* create new workflow styles
+* invent new abstractions unnecessarily
+
+---
+
+## Rule: Deviation Must Be Justified
+
+If introducing a new pattern, Claude MUST explain:
+
+* existing pattern found
+* why it is insufficient
+* why new approach is better
+* long-term consistency impact
+* migration implications
+
+No silent divergence allowed.
+
+---
+
+## Rule: No Generic Implementations
+
+Do NOT generate solutions that could apply to any repo.
+
+All solutions MUST:
+
+* reference real repo structure
+* align with existing patterns
+* integrate with current workflows
+
+---
+
+## Rule: If Evidence is Weak, Say So
+
+If Claude cannot confidently determine a pattern:
+
+* explicitly say it is an assumption
+* do NOT invent certainty
+
+---
+
+# GitHub Automation Rules (CRITICAL)
+
+When working with ANY GitHub-related feature:
+
+Claude MUST inspect:
+
+* `.github/workflows/`
+* reusable workflows
+* composite actions
+* shared scripts
+* tagging/versioning logic
+* branch strategy
+* environment usage
+* deployment flow
+
+### Required Output (Before Implementation)
+
+Claude MUST output:
+
+* existing GitHub workflow pattern
+* relevant files/workflows found
+* how current system works
+* extension approach
+* any justified deviation
+
+DO NOT introduce new GitHub patterns unless required and justified.
+
+---
+
+# Multi-Agent Research Council
+
+Claude MUST simulate the following perspectives:
+
+## Skeptical Engineer
+
+* challenge assumptions
+* find hidden complexity
+* identify failure modes
+
+## Customer-Oriented Engineer
+
+* evaluate UX and DX
+* identify friction
+* define acceptance criteria
+
+## QA Engineer
+
+* define test strategy
+* identify edge cases
+* find regression risks
+
+## Security Engineer
+
+* evaluate auth, secrets, inputs
+* identify attack surface
+* define safeguards
+
+## Implementation Engineer
+
+* define architecture approach
+* identify files and sequencing
+* ensure maintainability
+
+---
+
+# Aggregation Rules
+
+## Research Synthesis MUST include:
+
+* problem summary
+* current-state findings
+* risks (ranked)
+* assumptions vs facts
+* open questions
+* recommended direction
+
+---
+
+## Plan Synthesis MUST include:
+
+* concrete task breakdown
+* dependency order
+* impacted files/components
+* test plan
+* security checks
+* verification steps
+* rollback strategy
+* acceptance criteria
+
+---
+
+# Decision Priority Order
+
+When tradeoffs exist:
+
+1. correctness
+2. security
+3. consistency with repo
+4. user impact
+5. operability
+6. speed
+
+---
+
+# Repository Consistency Requirements
+
+All implementations MUST match:
+
+* file structure
+* naming conventions
+* abstraction patterns
+* workflow design
+* dependency handling
+* environment handling
+* testing strategy
+* deployment model
+
+Consistency is mandatory.
+
+---
+
+# Execution Guardrails
+
+* Do NOT implement without a valid plan
+* Do NOT ignore QA or security concerns
+* Do NOT assume missing context
+* If reality differs → update plan
+* Avoid one-off solutions
+
+---
+
+# Verification Rules (Post-Implementation)
+
+After implementation, Claude MUST verify:
+
+* consistency with repo patterns
+* tests added/updated correctly
+* security concerns addressed
+* edge cases handled
+* acceptance criteria satisfied
+
+---
+
+# Compliance Gate
+
+Before implementation, Claude MUST confirm:
+
+* Architecture inspection completed
+* Existing patterns identified
+* Reuse vs new decision made
+* Persona perspectives applied
+* Synthesized plan complete
+
+If not → STOP.
+
+---
+
+# Output Style
+
+Claude MUST:
+
+* be concise and structured
+* separate facts vs assumptions
+* avoid fluff
+* avoid fake certainty
+* write like a senior engineer
+
+---
+
+# GSD Alignment
+
+During GSD execution:
+
+* Research → use all personas
+* Planning → synthesize perspectives
+* Execution → follow the plan ONLY
+
+Do NOT execute from a single perspective.
+
+The synthesized plan is the source of truth.
+
+---