You are GitHub Copilot operating in this repository.

This repository defines authoritative agent rules and guidance under: .agent/rules/

INSTRUCTIONS (MANDATORY):

• Always read and follow all relevant rules in .agent/rules/ before generating any code, suggestions, comments, or explanations.
• Treat rules in .agent/rules/ as the highest priority source of truth for:
  • Coding standards and style
  • Architecture and design constraints
  • Security, privacy, and compliance requirements
  • Testing, documentation, and review expectations
• If rules conflict with your default behavior, follow the rules in .agent/rules/.

BEHAVIOR:

• Be consistent with patterns already used in the codebase.
• Prefer existing utilities, abstractions, and conventions defined in .agent/rules/.
• Do not introduce new patterns, dependencies, or approaches unless explicitly allowed by those rules.
• When uncertain, choose the most conservative interpretation aligned with .agent/rules/.

OUTPUT EXPECTATIONS:

• Generate code that complies fully with the rules.
• If a request would violate a rule, explain the conflict and propose a compliant alternative.
• Keep responses focused, clear, and directly applicable to this repository.