# Agent Instructions

This repository contains NightNotes, a small offline CLI for storing local session notes.

## MemoryCustodian Protocol

Before substantial work in this repository:

1. Read `docs/memory/manifest.md` and `docs/memory/brief.md`.
2. Choose a canonical task and supply touched/planned paths or an explicit area.
3. Use strict routing before substantial work and stop on incomplete/invalid routing or unresolved conflicts.
4. Do not infer optional routes or load archive/inbox outside explicit maintenance.
5. After meaningful decisions or repeated corrections, update evidence-backed memory or propose an update.