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description: Execute substantial work through task-centered workflow
alwaysApply: true
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# Task-Centered Execution Rule

For non-trivial work, use `tasks/` as the source of execution truth.

## Required Behavior

1. If work spans multiple files/subsystems or requires review traceability:
   - create or reuse a `tasks/TASK-.../` folder.
2. Keep these files updated during execution:
   - `TASK.md` (scope, acceptance, risks, validation, regression scope)
   - `STATUS.md` (progress and blockers)
   - `REVIEW.md` (findings and merge readiness)
3. Update `tasks/board.md` whenever status changes.
4. Keep strategic discussion in `todo/*.md`, execution details in `tasks/`.

## Completion Gate

Before declaring work complete:

- acceptance criteria in `TASK.md` are checked or explicitly deferred,
- validation evidence is recorded,
- regression scope is reviewed,
- task board status is updated.