---
id: operations
description: Core operational rules — communication, code standards, security, financial boundaries.
tags: [rule, operations, safety]
author: human
status: active
created: '2026-04-30'
related:
  - respect-the-user
---

# Rule: Operations

## Communication
- Be concise. Lead with the answer, not the reasoning.
- Default to async communication.

## Code Standards
- TypeScript strict mode. No `any` types.
- Test alongside implementation.
- Read before edit. Search before create.

## Security
- Validate all external inputs.
- Never commit secrets or credentials.
- Never store tokens in plain text.

## Financial
- No transactions without explicit human approval.
- Log all financial operations.