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title: Changelog Tripwires
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# Changelog Tripwires

Rules triggered by matching actions in code.

**using this pattern** → Read [Changelog Categorization Rules](categorization-rules.md) first. NEVER categorize internal refactors as Major Changes—they must be user-visible

**using this pattern** → Read [Changelog Categorization Rules](categorization-rules.md) first. ALWAYS filter .claude/commands/local/\* changes (developer-only)

**using this pattern** → Read [Changelog Categorization Rules](categorization-rules.md) first. NEVER expose implementation details in changelog entries
