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Update AGENTS.md with new rules to prevent AI misbehavior or add operational guidelines. Use when the user says "update AGENTS.md", "add this rule", "change AI behavior", or "don't do X automatically".

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update-agents-md

Update AGENTS.md when AI causes rework, makes unauthorized decisions, or when new operational rules are needed.

Trigger Examples

  • "Update AGENTS.md"
  • "Add this rule"
  • "Change AI behavior"
  • "Don't do X automatically"

Execution Flow

1. Read and Analyze AGENTS.md

  • Load current AGENTS.md content
  • Understand existing section structure
  • Search for related existing rules

2. Analyze User Input

Identify the problem type:

  • AI misbehavior (unauthorized decisions, rework, rule violations)
  • Insufficient or ambiguous existing rules
  • New operational rule addition

Determine affected section (koborin-ai specific):

  • Mission
  • Repository Layout
  • Infrastructure Rules
  • Application Rules
  • Astro Development Best Practices
  • CI/CD Expectations
  • Release Process
  • Diagram Guidelines
  • Documentation Standards
  • Code Quality Standards
  • Pull Request Checklist

3. Determine Best Section and Placement

Extend existing section (preferred):

  • Similar rules already exist in a section
  • Same category

Create new section (only when necessary):

  • Topic does not fit existing sections

Writing style:

  • Use flat hierarchy matching surrounding items
  • Write concise, factual statements
  • Match existing style (English, table/list format)

4. Check Consistency with Existing Rules

  • Duplicate check: Ensure same rule does not already exist
  • Conflict check: Ensure no contradiction with existing rules

5. Generate and Present Update Proposal

Present in this format:

## Proposed Update

### Target Section

[Section name]

### Changes (diff format)

```diff
+ Added content

Rationale

  • [Why this section was chosen]
  • [Relationship to existing rules]

Approve? (yes/no)


### 6. Wait for User Approval

- **Approved**: Update AGENTS.md
- **Revision requested**: Incorporate feedback and re-propose
- **Rejected**: Cancel update

## Notes

- Match existing style: AGENTS.md uses English
- No excessive decoration: Avoid emoji or emphasis
- Concise: State facts only, avoid verbose explanations
- Manual commit: Leave commit decision to user