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+# Claude Code Instructions
+
+You are working in the `agent-lightning` repository.
+
+**CRITICAL INSTRUCTION:** 
+Before making any changes to the codebase, you MUST read the `AGENTS.md` file located in the root directory. 
+It contains all the essential rules for:
+- Build, Test, and Development Commands
+- Architecture Overview
+- Coding Style & Naming Conventions
+- Testing Guidelines
+
+Always adhere strictly to the guidelines specified in `AGENTS.md`.
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