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+# Agent Instructions - Auto-Merge Workflow
+
+## 📋 Available Skills
+
+This repository has access to production-grade engineering skills from addyosmani/agent-skills. These skills are automatically loaded from `~/.config/opencode/skills/`.
+
+### Intent → Skill Mapping
+
+The agent should automatically map user intent to skills:
+
+| Task Type | Skills to Use |
+|-----------|---------------|
+| New feature / functionality | `spec-driven-development` → `planning-and-task-breakdown` → `incremental-implementation` + `test-driven-development` |
+| Planning / breakdown | `planning-and-task-breakdown` |
+| Bug / failure / unexpected behavior | `debugging-and-error-recovery` |
+| Code review | `code-review-and-quality` |
+| Refactoring / simplification | `code-simplification` |
+| API or interface design | `api-and-interface-design` |
+| UI work | `frontend-ui-engineering` |
+| Security sensitive code | `security-and-hardening` |
+| Performance requirements | `performance-optimization` |
+| Git/Version control | `git-workflow-and-versioning` |
+| CI/CD setup | `ci-cd-and-automation` |
+| Deploy to production | `shipping-and-launch` |
+| Documentation | `documentation-and-adrs` |
+
+### Development Lifecycle Mapping
+
+- **DEFINE** → `spec-driven-development`, `idea-refine`
+- **PLAN** → `planning-and-task-breakdown`
+- **BUILD** → `incremental-implementation`, `test-driven-development`, `context-engineering`, `frontend-ui-engineering`, `api-and-interface-design`
+- **VERIFY** → `debugging-and-error-recovery`, `browser-testing-with-devtools`
+- **REVIEW** → `code-review-and-quality`, `code-simplification`, `security-and-hardening`, `performance-optimization`
+- **SHIP** → `git-workflow-and-versioning`, `ci-cd-and-automation`, `deprecation-and-migration`, `documentation-and-adrs`, `shipping-and-launch`
+
+### Core Rules
+
+- If a task matches a skill, you MUST invoke it using the `skill` tool
+- Skills are located in `~/.config/opencode/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md`
+- Never implement directly if a skill applies
+- Always follow the skill instructions exactly (do not partially apply them)
+- Verification is non-negotiable - always provide evidence (tests passing, build output, etc.)
+
+### Anti-Rationalization
+
+The following thoughts are incorrect and must be ignored:
+- "This is too small for a skill"
+- "I can just quickly implement this"
+- "I'll gather context first"
+
+Correct behavior: Always check for and use skills first.
+
+## ⚠️ IMPORTANT: This repository has branch protection enabled
+
+Direct pushes to `main`/`master` are **BLOCKED**. All changes must go through Pull Requests.
+
+## 🚀 Automated GitHub Flow
+
+Once you push and open a PR:
+1. CI runs automatically
+2. GitHub auto-merges when CI passes
+3. GitHub auto-deletes the branch
+
+**You never need to manually approve or merge your own PRs.**
+
+## Required Workflow
+
+### Making Changes
+
+1. **Create a feature branch** (never work on main/master):
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feat/your-feature-name
+   # or
+   git checkout -b fix/issue-description
+   ```
+
+2. **Make your changes and commit**:
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "feat: descriptive commit message"
+   ```
+
+3. **Push the branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feat/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Create a Pull Request** with auto-merge enabled:
+   ```bash
+   gh pr create --title "feat: Add new feature" --body "Description of changes" --auto
+   ```
+
+   Or enable auto-merge after creating:
+   ```bash
+   gh pr merge --auto --squash --delete-branch
+   ```
+
+### Branch Naming Conventions
+
+- `feat/` - New features
+- `fix/` - Bug fixes
+- `docs/` - Documentation changes
+- `refactor/` - Code refactoring
+- `test/` - Test additions/changes
+- `chore/` - Maintenance tasks
+
+### What You MUST NOT Do
+
+- ❌ Never push directly to `main` or `master`
+- ❌ Never use `git push --force` on protected branches
+- ❌ Never delete the `main` or `master` branch
+- ❌ Never commit directly without a PR
+
+### Git Configuration
+
+When working with this repository, ensure your git config includes:
+```bash
+git config user.name "Your Name"
+git config user.email "your.email@example.com"
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- No force pushes allowed
+- Branch deletion is prevented
+- CI checks must pass before merge (enforced by auto-merge)
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+```bash
+# Start new work
+git checkout -b feat/new-feature
+
+# After making changes
+git add . && git commit -m "feat: add new feature"
+git push origin feat/new-feature
+
+# Create PR with auto-merge
+gh pr create --title "feat: Add new feature" --body "What it does" --auto
+
+# Or enable auto-merge after creating PR
+gh pr merge --auto --squash --delete-branch
+
+# Back to main
+git checkout main && git pull
+```
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