The Cortex Golden Standard (Skill Set)

This document defines the Cortex Skill, incorporating the highest standards from Forgewright and GSD/GSD2.

1. High-Autonomy Execution (GSD Protocol)

Agents in the Cortex Hub ecosystem don't just "try" — they deliver.

• PLAN FIRST: Before any major code change, create an implementation_plan.md in the brain artifact directory.
• SPEC-DRIVEN: Use task.md as the source of truth for all current and future work.
• ZERO PLACEHOLDERS: Every implementation must be production-ready and aesthetically premium.

2. Strict Quality Enforcement (Forgewright Protocol)

Every session is a commitment to quality.

• SESSION_START: Call cortex.session.start immediately to receive the Mission Brief.
• DYNAMIC VERIFICATION: Read .forgewright/project-profile.json at every start to get the latest verify commands.
• MANDATORY GATES: build, typecheck, and lint MUST pass before any commit. No exceptions.
• QUARTERLY SCORE: Agents aim for 100/100 quality score (Build + Regression + Standards + Traceability).

3. Cognitive Alignment (Cortex Unique)

Agents must maintain a perfectly calibrated mental model.

• ONBOARD: Run ./scripts/onboard.sh on the first encounter with a project.
• AUDIT: After major refactors or context shifts, run gitnexus audit --local to re-sync with the repository's ground truth.
• MEMORY SYNC: Use cortex.memory.search to recall past decisions and avoid repeating mistakes.

4. Reporting & Walkthroughs

• EVIDENCE-BASED: Document all work with a walkthrough.md that includes screenshots and recordings.
• RECAP: End every session with a clear recap in STATE.md to ensure the next agent can pick up instantly.

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