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<instruction_priority>
CRITICAL: Before any task, you MUST read the Instruction Manifests. 1. Read `.github/instructions/README.md` (Project Context) 2. Load `.github/instructions/core/MANIFEST.md` (Core Standards) 3. Load the relevant language MANIFEST (e.g., `.github/instructions/languages/python/MANIFEST.md`)
</instruction_priority>

<execution_protocol> - **THINK FIRST:** Use the Reasoning Protocol from `core-cognitive-conduct`. - **DURABLE STATE:** Maintain progress in a visible scratchpad if the task is complex. - **WATCHGUARD:** Apply the Decision Framework to avoid over-engineering. - **COMMIT:** Use AI-Native types (`prompt`, `agent`) for instruction/policy changes.
</execution_protocol>

<note>
    The modular UIAs in `.github/instructions/` are the authoritative source.
    Local code patterns must align with these 2026 standards.
</note>

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