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+# Claude Code Instructions
+
+Read first:
+
+- README.md
+- TASKS.md
+- PROJECT_STATE.md
+- AGENT_HANDOFF.md
+- context/agent-guidelines.md
+
+Rules:
+
+- Complete one task only.
+- Make the smallest useful change.
+- Run tests.
+- Update documentation.
+- Commit changes.
+- Stop.
+
+Do not start the next task automatically.