Tao Onboarding

First Execution Checklist

1. Review .github/tao/tao.config.json — customize models, paths, lint
2. Edit CLAUDE.md — add project-specific rules and code patterns
3. Set first phase in .github/tao/CONTEXT.md
4. Enable chat.useCustomAgentHooks in VS Code settings
5. In Copilot Chat: select @Execute-Tao and say "execute"

The Loop

@Execute-Tao → reads CONTEXT.md → finds active phase
  → reads PLAN.md → picks next task
  → routes to right model (Sonnet/Opus/GPT-4.1)
  → executes task → runs lint → updates CONTEXT.md
  → commits → picks next task → repeats

Agents

Rules (R0-R7)

• R0: Compliance check at start of every code-modifying response
• R1: Lint check after every edit
• R2: Handoff audit on session end
• R3: Skill check before any code task
• R4: Timestamp in all documentation (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM)
• R5: NEVER edit without reading first
• R6: Update CONTEXT.md after every file edit
• R7: Session must end with clean git status