# Claude Custom Instructions

## Project Context and Index
Before starting any coding task, you MUST always read the `ai_blueprint.md` file in the root directory. This file serves as the project index, architecture plan, and contains the actionable steps and versions designed by the Architect. Do not start modifying files until you have read and understood the context provided in `ai_blueprint.md`.

## Managing Documentation
Whenever you complete an implementation step outlined in `ai_blueprint.md` or make notable architectural changes, you MUST update the `README.md` and/or `ai_blueprint.md` to reflect those changes and bump version numbers if appropriate.

## Git Workflow
Every time you complete a task or make changes to files, you MUST automatically commit those changes to Git before waiting for the user's next prompt.

### Instructions:
1. Always run `git add .` to stage your changes.
2. Run `git commit -m "Auto-commit: [brief description of what was changed]"`
3. Do not ask for permission to commit, just perform the git commit automatically.