# Instructions > Project-specific development instructions. Use whenver instructions are mentioned. Auto-Load when working on tasks like coding, testing, git operations, or exploring the codebase. Read the matching file from references/. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/instructions` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/instructions` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/instructions/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/instructions --- ## 1. Access pattern Before taking action, check if a reference file matches by name (e.g., git → git.md) or by task type (e.g., writing code → tdd.md). Read it first. ## 2. Required before writing code - `tdd.md` - test-driven development cycle for new implementation - `coding-principles.md` - coding principles when modifying or writing code ## 3. Load as required by task | Task | Read | |------|------| | Git operations | `git.md` | | Running commands | `commands.md` | | Before commit/PR | `verification.md` | | Understanding codebase | `project.md` | | State file management | `state.md` | | SDLC process | `sdlc.md` | ## 4. Templates State file templates are in `templates/`. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/thiscantbeserious) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.