Instruction Precedence for Coding Agent Repositories
A practical way to decide which repository instruction file wins when Codex, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot see different guidance.
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Instruction File Scope Checks for Coding Agent Repos
A practical guide to auditing the scope, placement, and content of instruction files — AGENTS.md, .github/copilot-instructions.md, CLAUDE.md, and similar — so coding agents in your repo stay within intended boundaries.
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Memory Hygiene for Long-Running Coding Agents
Long-running coding agents accumulate stale context, conflicting instructions, and forgotten constraints. This guide explains how to structure memory files, rotate context windows, and verify that your agent is operating from current instructions — not residue from a past session.
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Pack Repository Context So Coding Agents Understand Your Codebase
A practical guide to structuring AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, Copilot instructions, and git worktrees so coding agents receive accurate, scoped context for every task.
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