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+# Preexisting Issues
+
+Never ignore problems you encounter in the codebase, even if they are outside the current task scope.
+
+## Rules
+
+- When you encounter a bug, lint error, type error, broken test, or code smell while working on a task, do not skip it.
+- If the fix is straightforward (under ~15 minutes of work), fix it in a separate commit with a clear message explaining what was wrong.
+- If the fix is complex (large refactor, architectural change, risk of regression), stop and inform the user: describe the issue, its severity, where it lives, and propose a plan to fix it. Do not attempt complex fixes without approval.
+- Never suppress warnings, disable lint rules, or add `// @ts-ignore` to hide preexisting issues. Surface them.
+- When fixing a preexisting issue, add a test that would have caught it if one does not already exist.
+- Track issues you cannot fix immediately: flag them to the user and, if Memora is available, create an issue memory.
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+# Relative Units (CSS)
+
+Use relative units (`em`, `rem`, `%`, `vh`, `vw`) for layout and spacing. Pixels are acceptable only for:
+
+- Icon sizes (`width`/`height` on `<svg>` or icon containers)
+- Borders and outlines (`1px solid ...`)
+- Box shadows
+
+## Rules
+
+- **Layout dimensions** (width, height, max-width, min-width): use `em`, `rem`, `%`, or viewport units.
+- **Padding and margin**: use `em` or `rem`.
+- **Font sizes**: use `rem` or `em`, never `px`.
+- **Gap, border-radius**: use `em` or `rem`.
+- **Media queries**: use `em`.
+- When existing code uses `px` for layout elements, convert to relative units as part of the change.
+- CSS custom properties for typography (`--ui-font-size`, `--term-font-size`) store `px` values because they feed into JS APIs (xterm.js) that require pixels. This is the only exception beyond icons/borders.
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+# Testing Gate (Post-Implementation)
+
+Run the full test suite after every major change before considering work complete.
+
+## What Counts as a Major Change
+
+- New feature or component
+- Refactoring that touches 3+ files
+- Store, adapter, or bridge modifications
+- Rust backend changes (commands, SQLite, sidecar)
+- Build or CI configuration changes
+
+## Required Command
+
+```bash
+cd v2 && npm run test:all
+```
+
+This runs vitest (frontend) + cargo test (backend). For changes touching E2E-relevant UI or interaction flows, also run:
+
+```bash
+cd v2 && npm run test:all:e2e
+```
+
+## Rules
+
+- Do NOT skip tests to save time. A broken test suite is a blocking issue.
+- If tests fail, fix them before moving on. Do not defer test fixes to a follow-up.
+- If a change breaks existing tests, that's signal — investigate whether the change or the test is wrong.
+- When adding new logic, add tests in the same commit (TDD preferred, see rule 06).
+- After fixing test failures, re-run the full suite to confirm no cascading breakage.
+- Report test results to the user: pass count, fail count, skip count.