rules-normalize

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Convert implicit or scattered project conventions into governed GAAI rule files, and create or modify rule files with integrity. Activate during Bootstrap, when creating a new rule, or when modifying an existing rule.

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Rules Normalize

Purpose / When to Activate

Activate when:

Bootstrap — project has existing conventions (linters, security policies, style guides, architecture docs, CI constraints) that need to become explicit governance
Creating a new rule — any agent or human intends to add a new .rules.md file
Modifying an existing rule — any agent or human intends to change the content or structure of an existing rule file

Converts all implicit conventions into explicit GAAI governance rules. Ensures rule integrity on creation and modification.

Process

When normalizing existing conventions (Bootstrap)

Locate all rule-like files and convention sources
Classify by domain: architecture / code quality / security / testing / performance
Translate each convention into standard GAAI rule format:
- Explicit condition
- Scope of application
- Enforcement level
Store normalized rules under contexts/rules/
Remove ambiguity and duplication

When creating or modifying a rule file

Read contexts/rules/README.rules.md — verify no existing rule already covers the intent
If creating: assign the correct category and next id in sequence; add entry to index
If modifying: confirm the change is a constraint refinement, not a workflow or agent behavior addition
Apply the standard rule file format (YAML frontmatter + markdown body)
Verify no overlap or contradiction with other rule files

Quality Checks

All critical project constraints are explicit
Rules are machine-checkable
No important convention remains implicit
Governance coverage is clear
No duplication across rule files

Non-Goals

This skill must NOT:

Create new architectural decisions
Modify business logic
Enforce rules during delivery (enforcement is handled by workflows and validation stages)

No silent assumptions. Every constraint becomes explicit and governed.