# Cursor Rules - Cortex Engineering State

> Generated by Cortex Memory System

## Priority 1: Evidence-First Development

At the start of EVERY task, if available:
```
cortex_context("summary of current task")
```

If unavailable, read `docs/strategy/PRODUCT_DIRECTION.md`. The product goal is reliable, evidence-backed handoff between coding agents, not generic AI memory.

## Priority 2: Workflow Pattern

```
EXPLORE → PLAN → CODE → VERIFY → COMMIT
```

- **Explore**: Read relevant files before making changes
- **Plan**: Use `think hard` for complex problems
- **Code**: Incremental changes with git checkpoints
- **Verify**: Run tests after each change
- **Commit**: conventional commits with "why"

## Priority 3: Save Knowledge

Always save important decisions:
- `cortex_add(content="...", type="decision")`
- `cortex_add(content="...", type="code")`
- `cortex_add(content="...", type="fact")`

## Extended Thinking

Use these keywords for complex reasoning:
- `think` → Basic deliberation
- `think hard` → Deeper analysis
- `ultrathink` → Maximum reasoning

## Anti-Patterns

- ❌ Never skip cortex_context at session start
- ❌ Never assume context not in memory
- ❌ Never commit without tests
- ❌ Never log secrets or PII