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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion AGENTS.md
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## Intent files

`INTENT.md` and `*.intent.md` files contain human-owned intent for the software.
`INTENT*.md` and `*.intent*.md` files contain human-owned intent for the software.
Read all applicable intent files before modifying code.
Do not create, modify, or delete intent files.
If a requested change conflicts with intent, stop and surface the conflict for human resolution.
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3 changes: 2 additions & 1 deletion docs/intent-files.md
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For example:

```md
Read all applicable `INTENT.md` and `*.intent.md` files before modifying code.
Read all applicable `INTENT*.md` and `*.intent*.md` files before modifying code.

Do not create, modify, delete, or rename intent files.

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Do not create intent files mechanically for every source file.
Their presence should reflect actual human design work.

Applicable files are `INTENT*.md` in the directory and its ancestors, plus `<name>.intent*.md` beside the named module.
Applicable intent files are cumulative.
A more specific file does not silently override broader intent.
Contradictions require human resolution.
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