{
  "$schema": "./schemas/protected-paths.schema.json",
  "version": 1,
  "description": "Paths the plugin refuses to Edit/Write or mutate via Bash without an explicit user override. User additions in .design/config.json.protected_paths MERGE into this list — they can extend but cannot reduce the default set.",
  "protected_paths": [
    "reference/**",
    ".design/archive/**",
    ".design/config.json",
    ".design/telemetry/**",
    "skills/**",
    "commands/**",
    "hooks/**",
    ".git/**",
    ".claude/settings.json",
    ".claude-plugin/plugin.json",
    ".claude-plugin/marketplace.json"
  ]
}