code-review-graph: Instructions file for Codex

Agent Instructions

Project context (architecture, commands, conventions, tests) is in CLAUDE.md. This file holds the rules for every coding agent working in this repository.

Non-Interactive Shell Commands

cp, mv and rm may be aliased with -i on some systems, which leaves an agent waiting for a y/n answer that never comes. Always pass the non-interactive flag:

cp -f source dest
mv -f source dest
rm -f file
rm -rf directory
cp -rf source dest

Other commands that may prompt: scp and ssh (-o BatchMode=yes), apt-get (-y), brew (HOMEBREW_NO_AUTO_UPDATE=1).

Beads Issue Tracker

This project uses bd (beads) for issue tracking. Run bd prime to see full workflow context and commands.

Quick Reference

bd ready              # Find available work
bd show <id>          # View issue details
bd update <id> --claim  # Claim work
bd close <id>         # Complete work

Rules

• Use bd for ALL task tracking — do NOT use TodoWrite, TaskCreate, or markdown TODO lists
• Run bd prime for detailed command reference and session close protocol
• Use bd remember for persistent knowledge — do NOT use MEMORY.md files

Session Completion

When ending a work session, you MUST complete ALL steps below. Work is NOT complete until git push succeeds.

MANDATORY WORKFLOW:

1. File issues for remaining work - Create issues for anything that needs follow-up
2. Run quality gates (if code changed) - Tests, linters, builds
3. Update issue status - Close finished work, update in-progress items
4. PUSH TO REMOTE - This is MANDATORY:

   git pull --rebase
   bd dolt push
   git push
   git status  # MUST show "up to date with origin"
   

5. Clean up - Clear stashes, prune remote branches
6. Verify - All changes committed AND pushed
7. Hand off - Provide context for next session

CRITICAL RULES:

• Work is NOT complete until git push succeeds
• NEVER stop before pushing - that leaves work stranded locally
• NEVER say "ready to push when you are" - YOU must push
• If push fails, resolve and retry until it succeeds