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+[submodule "bible"]
+	path = bible
+	url = https://git.mchus.pro/mchus/bible.git
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+# QuoteForge — Instructions for Codex
+
+## Shared Engineering Rules
+Read `bible/` — shared rules for all projects (CSV, logging, DB, tables, background tasks, code style).
+Start with `bible/kit/patterns/` for specific contracts.
+
+## Project Architecture
+Read `bible-local/` — QuoteForge specific architecture.
+Read order: `bible-local/README.md` → relevant files for the task.
+
+Every architectural decision specific to this project must be recorded in `bible-local/`.
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-# QuoteForge - Claude Code Instructions
+# QuoteForge — Instructions for Claude
 
-## Bible
+## Shared Engineering Rules
+Read `bible/` — shared rules for all projects (CSV, logging, DB, tables, background tasks, code style).
+Start with `bible/kit/patterns/` for specific contracts.
 
-The **[bible/](bible/README.md)** is the single source of truth for this project's architecture, schemas, patterns, and rules. Read it before making any changes.
+## Project Architecture
+Read `bible-local/` — QuoteForge specific architecture.
+Read order: `bible-local/README.md` → relevant files for the task.
 
-**Rules:**
-- Every architectural decision must be recorded in `bible/` in the same commit as the code.
-- Bible files are written and updated in **English only**.
-- Before working on the codebase, check `releases/memory/` for the latest release notes.
-
-## Quick Reference
+Every architectural decision specific to this project must be recorded in `bible-local/`.
 
 ```bash
-# Verify build
-go build ./cmd/qfs && go vet ./...
-
-# Run
-go run ./cmd/qfs
-make run
-
-# Build
-make build-release
+go build ./cmd/qfs && go vet ./...   # verify
+go run ./cmd/qfs                      # run
+make build-release                    # release build
 ```
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+Subproject commit 8f28cfeac283c9f1b70c4d512e0ab432a6c8d6fa
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+{
+  "name": "QuoteForge",
+  "lockfileVersion": 3,
+  "requires": true,
+  "packages": {}
+}
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+{}