{
  "model_tier": "quality",
  "model_tier_options": [
    "quality",
    "balanced",
    "budget"
  ],
  "auto_verify": true,
  "scratchpad_heartbeat_minutes": 5,
  "stale_threshold_minutes": 10,
  "max_retry_attempts": 3,
  "created_at": "{ISO timestamp}",
  "git": {
    "auto_branch": true,
    "branch_prefix": "grid/",
    "auto_push": "wave",
    "auto_pr": false,
    "protected_branches": ["main", "master", "production"],
    "default_base": "main",
    "sync_strategy": "merge",
    "commit_signing": false,
    "wip_commits": true
  }
}