# Writing Rules

> Write enforceable engineering rules for Codex projects (AGENTS.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, policy docs). Use when user asks to formalize workflow constraints, coding standards, review criteria, or safety guardrails.

- Skill: `rldyourmnd/writing-rules` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rldyourmnd/writing-rules`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rldyourmnd/writing-rules/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: rldyourmnd (https://skillmd.com/u/rldyourmnd)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rldyourmnd/writing-rules

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# Writing Rules (Codex)

## Rule Quality Criteria
1. Specific and testable.
2. Actionable remediation path.
3. Minimal ambiguity.
4. Aligned with repository tooling.

## Workflow
1. Identify recurring failure modes.
2. Convert each into a short rule with examples.
3. Tie rules to checks (lint/test/CI) where possible.
4. Keep policy docs concise and high-signal.
5. Periodically prune outdated rules.