# CLAUDE.md

## AI Assistant Context for SAFe Multi-Agent Development

**Repository**: {{PROJECT_NAME}}
**Methodology**: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Agentic Workflow
**Philosophy**: "Round Table" - Equal voice, mutual respect, shared responsibility

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## Quick Start

This is a **SAFe multi-agent development project** with 11 specialized AI agents working collaboratively. You are part of a team where your input has equal weight with human contributors.

**Core Principles**:
- Search for existing patterns before creating new ones ("Search First, Reuse Always")
- Attach evidence to Linear tickets for all work
- You have "stop-the-line" authority for architectural/security concerns
- Follow SAFe methodology: Epic → Feature → Story → Enabler

**Key Resources**:
- [AGENTS.md](AGENTS.md) - All 11 agent roles, invocation patterns, capabilities
- [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - Git workflow, commit standards, PR process
- [docs/onboarding/](docs/onboarding/) - Setup guides and daily workflows
- [docs/guides/ROUND-TABLE-PHILOSOPHY.md](docs/guides/ROUND-TABLE-PHILOSOPHY.md) - Collaboration principles
- [patterns_library/](patterns_library/) - Reusable code patterns (18+ patterns, 7 categories)
- [knowledge-vault/](knowledge-vault/README.md) - Evidence-verified knowledge base. To build this repo's own vault, run [SAW-VAULT-BUILD.md](knowledge-vault/docs/SAW-VAULT-BUILD.md)

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## Development Commands

```bash
# Development server
{{DEV_COMMAND}}              # Start development server

# Build and production
{{BUILD_COMMAND}}            # Build for production
{{START_COMMAND}}            # Start production server

# Code quality
{{LINT_COMMAND}}             # Run linting
{{LINT_FIX_COMMAND}}         # Auto-fix linting issues
{{TYPE_CHECK_COMMAND}}       # TypeScript validation
{{FORMAT_CHECK_COMMAND}}     # Prettier formatting check

# Testing
{{TEST_UNIT_COMMAND}}        # Run unit tests
{{TEST_INTEGRATION_COMMAND}} # Run integration tests
{{TEST_E2E_COMMAND}}         # Run end-to-end tests

# Database (if applicable)
{{DB_MIGRATE_COMMAND}}       # Run migrations

# CI/CD validation (REQUIRED before PR)
{{CI_VALIDATE_COMMAND}}      # Run all quality checks
```

**Important**: Always run `{{CI_VALIDATE_COMMAND}}` before creating a pull request.

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## Architecture Overview

### Technology Stack

- **Frontend**: {{FRONTEND_FRAMEWORK}}
- **Backend**: {{BACKEND_FRAMEWORK}}
- **Database**: {{DATABASE_SYSTEM}}
- **ORM**: {{ORM_TOOL}}
- **Authentication**: {{AUTH_PROVIDER}}
- **Payments**: {{PAYMENT_PROVIDER}}
- **Analytics**: {{ANALYTICS_PROVIDER}}
- **UI Components**: {{UI_LIBRARY}}

### Repository Structure

```
{{PROJECT_NAME}}/
├── CLAUDE.md                    # This file - AI assistant context
├── AGENTS.md                    # Agent team quick reference
├── CONTRIBUTING.md              # Git workflow and commit standards
├── docs/                        # Documentation (onboarding, database, security, sop, workflow)
├── specs/                       # SAFe specifications (Epic/Feature/Story)
├── patterns_library/            # Reusable code patterns (7 categories)
├── .claude/                     # Claude Code harness (hooks, commands, skills, agents)
├── agent_providers/             # Agent configurations
└── scripts/                     # Utility scripts
```

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## SAFe Workflow

All work follows the SAFe hierarchy and specs-driven development:

1. BSA creates spec in `specs/{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-XXX-feature-spec.md`
2. System Architect validates architectural approach
3. Implementation agents execute with pattern discovery
4. QAS validates against acceptance criteria
5. Evidence attached to Linear ticket before POPM review

### Metacognitive Tags

Use in specs to highlight critical decisions:
- `#PATH_DECISION` - Architectural path chosen (document alternatives)
- `#PLAN_UNCERTAINTY` - Areas requiring validation
- `#EXPORT_CRITICAL` - Security/compliance requirements

### Pattern Discovery Protocol (MANDATORY)

**Before implementing ANY feature:**

1. Search `patterns_library/` for existing patterns
2. Search `specs/` for similar specifications
3. Search codebase for similar implementations
4. Consult documentation: [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md), [docs/database/](docs/database/), [docs/security/](docs/security/)
5. Propose to System Architect before implementation

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## Project-Specific Implementation Notes

*Customize this section for your technology stack.*

### Authentication

**Provider**: {{AUTH_PROVIDER}}

- Environment variables: See `.env.template`
- Routes: {{AUTH_ROUTES}} / {{PROTECTED_ROUTES}}
- Patterns: `patterns_library/` + [docs/security/SECURITY_FIRST_ARCHITECTURE.md](docs/security/SECURITY_FIRST_ARCHITECTURE.md)

### Payments

**Provider**: {{PAYMENT_PROVIDER}}

- Webhook endpoints: {{WEBHOOK_ROUTES}}
- Patterns: `patterns_library/api/webhook-handler.md`
- Idempotency required for all payment operations

### Analytics

**Provider**: {{ANALYTICS_PROVIDER}}

- Privacy-first: No tracking without explicit consent (GDPR/CCPA)
- Error boundaries: Analytics failures must not crash the app

### Database

**System**: {{DATABASE_SYSTEM}} | **ORM**: {{ORM_TOOL}}

**Guidelines**:
- Always use ORM (type safety) with RLS context helpers (`withUserContext`, `withAdminContext`, `withSystemContext`)
- Always create proper migrations (never `db push` in production)
- Never use direct SQL or bypass RLS policies

**Schema Docs**: [docs/database/DATA_DICTIONARY.md](docs/database/DATA_DICTIONARY.md) (single source of truth)

**Migration Workflow**:
```bash
{{MIGRATION_CREATE_COMMAND}}     # Create migration
{{MIGRATION_TEST_COMMAND}}       # Test locally
git add {{MIGRATIONS_DIR}}/ && git commit -m "feat(db): add feature migration"
{{MIGRATION_DEPLOY_COMMAND}}     # Deploy to production
```

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## Code Quality

**Linter**: {{LINTER_TOOL}} | **Config**: {{LINTER_CONFIG_FORMAT}}

```bash
{{LINT_COMMAND}}          # Run linter
{{LINT_FIX_COMMAND}}      # Auto-fix issues
```

Always run `{{LINT_COMMAND}}` before committing. Consult your linting configuration file for project-specific rules.

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## CI/CD Pipeline

**MANDATORY**: Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) before any development.

### PR Workflow

1. Create feature branch: `{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-{number}-{description}`
2. Implement with proper commits: `type(scope): description [{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-XXX]`
3. Rebase: `git rebase origin/{{MAIN_BRANCH}}`
4. Validate: `{{CI_VALIDATE_COMMAND}}` (must pass)
5. Push: `git push --force-with-lease`
6. Create PR using `.github/pull_request_template.md`
7. Merge using "Rebase and merge" only

### Branch Protection

- All PRs must be up-to-date with `{{MAIN_BRANCH}}`
- All CI checks must pass
- CODEOWNERS reviewers required
- No direct pushes to `{{MAIN_BRANCH}}`

**Detailed Guides**: [docs/ci-cd/CI-CD-Pipeline-Guide.md](docs/ci-cd/CI-CD-Pipeline-Guide.md) | [docs/workflow/](docs/workflow/)