vath/agents.md

agent rules

priorities

• optimize for simplicity, boringness, and long-term maintainability
• prefer minimal diffs; avoid refactors unless required for the active task

tech stack

• python; scrapy
• file storage: json or csv
• assume local virtual env is available and accessible
• do not add new dependencies unless explicitly approved; if unavoidable, document justification in the active task notes

workflow

• prefer direct argv commands (no bash -lc / compound shell chains) unless necessary
• work on ONE task at a time unless explicitly instructed otherwise
• at the start of work, state the task id you are executing
• do not start work unless a task id is specified; if missing, choose the earliest unchecked task and say so
• propose incremental steps
• always include basic tests for core logic
• when you complete a task:
  • mark it [X] in docs/tasks.md
  • fill in evidence with commit hash + commands run
  • never mark complete unless acceptance criteria are met
  • include date and time (HH:MM)

* [ ] t1.1 Task Title (1)
Description and PM notes
** acceptance criteria
1. AC 1
2. AC 2

** notes
- document thoughts, decisions, reasoning

** evidence
- commit: 
- tests: 
- datetime: