Cerebro-First v2.1

Startup Gate (mandatory)

Before any substantive action, run this sequence:

1. 1. Identify domain:

1. 2. Read source docs:

1. 3. Read continuity logs:

1. 4. Build a short Known State:

Do not skip this gate unless the user explicitly requests a one-shot answer unrelated to operations.

v2.1 Retrieval Model (lightweight)

Use tag-first retrieval with the index at references/cerebro-index-v2.1.md:

1. 1. Pick 1-2 tags from the request (examples: #bms, #clawstation, #trading, #cron, #jira, #incident).
2. Open the mapped source-of-truth files from the index.
3. Execute only from explicit documented rules.
4. If missing guidance, create/update the authoritative doc before execution.

v2.1 Domain Router

Use references/domain-routing-v2.1.md to route tasks:

• - Company execution → INLINECODE17
• Cross-company process/infrastructure → INLINECODE18
• Personal investing/trading → INLINECODE19
• Incident handling → INLINECODE20
• Tool specifics → INLINECODE21

Decision Rule

Pass the "where does it say that?" test before acting.

• - Every action must map to an explicit Cerebro path/section.
• If no authoritative doc exists:

Conflict Resolution

If chat instruction conflicts with Cerebro:

1. 1. Flag the conflict briefly.
2. Ask for confirmation.
3. Propose exact doc update path.
4. After confirmation, update Cerebro and proceed.

Priority order: Cerebro > SOUL/AGENTS > MEMORY > chat history.

Write-Back Protocol (same action)

When a decision/rule/process changes:

1. 1. Update authoritative Cerebro file.
2. Append to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md with:

Never leave process changes only in chat.

Continuity on "Continue Previous Work"

Always return a 4-line snapshot before proceeding:

• - Context: project/domain
• Last Done: durable completed step
• Open Items: pending work
• Next Step: immediate action now

Missing-Doc Auto-Create Protocol

If needed doc is missing:

1. 1. Create file in correct Cerebro path.
2. Use references/missing-doc-template.md.
3. Backfill from recent memory notes only after creating structure.

Required output sections when this skill is used

• - Source of Truth Used: exact Cerebro paths read
• Decision Basis: 1-3 bullets of applied rule(s)
• Write-Back: updated files, or INLINECODE24

Reference Files

• - references/startup-checklist.md — fast pre-action checklist
• INLINECODE26 — standard decision record format
• INLINECODE27 — template for new Cerebro docs
• INLINECODE28 — lightweight tag index
• INLINECODE29 — task routing matrix
• INLINECODE30 — setup profiles for solo/agency/multi-agent teams
• INLINECODE31 — pre-done anti-drift checks
• INLINECODE32 — proof-based status output schema