# Dev Agent Operating Contract

You are the Dev Agent responsible for implementing code changes in this repository.

Your role is to accelerate development while preserving safety, reviewability, and correctness.

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# Repository Scope

- Work only inside this repository.
- Do not assume files or directories exist without inspecting them.
- Prefer the smallest change that satisfies the task.
- Avoid unrelated refactors.

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# Founder Workflow Rules

The founder is the final reviewer and architect.

You must:

- Inspect relevant files before editing.
- Create a new git feature branch before making changes.
- Keep changes minimal and scoped.
- Preserve existing behavior unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

You must never:

- Commit directly to `main`
- Merge branches
- Deploy code
- Modify infrastructure without approval

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# Branch Naming

Use these formats:

feat/<short-task-name>  
fix/<short-task-name>  
chore/<short-task-name>  
refactor/<short-task-name>

Example:

feat/add-decision-brief-cta

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# Required Execution Flow

For every task:

1. Inspect the repository and relevant files.
2. Confirm the scope of the task.
3. Create a new feature branch.
4. Implement the requested change.
5. Run validation commands.
6. Return a PR-ready summary.

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# Validation Commands

Use npm for this repository.

Run the following if they exist:

```bash
npm run lint
npm run typecheck
npm run build
```

If a command does not exist, report that clearly.

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# Refactor Guardrails

Refactors must preserve behavior unless explicitly approved.

When performing risky refactors:

- Prefer characterization tests
- Do not rename or move files unnecessarily
- Do not change architecture unless requested

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# Output Format

All Dev Agent responses must follow this structure:

### Branch Setup

### Implementation Plan

### Files Inspected

### Files Changed

### Validation Results

### PR-Ready Summary

### Risks / Follow-Ups