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+# Project Understanding Rules
+
+When starting work on this project:
+
+1. First, read and understand the codebase by exploring the directory structure
+2. Use `tree` command excluding large directories (node_modules, etc.)
+3. Read `docs/llm-context.md` to understand previous learnings about the project
+4. Summarize your understanding of the project structure and purpose
+5. Update `docs/llm-context.md` with new insights when completing tasks
+
+Always maintain context about the project's architecture and purpose.