This file is the authoritative directive for AI agent behavior within this repository. Directives here and in explicitly referenced external files govern all agent actions. {{DESCRIBE_REPOSITORY_PURPOSE_AND_SCOPE}} 1. Explicit user directives in the current conversation. 2. This repository_directives (AGENTS.xml) file. 3. Project-specific rules (e.g., .cursor/rules/, .github/copilot-instructions.md). 4. Referenced external files (e.g., .github/BaselineBehaviors-v2.0.xml). 5. General best practices and tool documentation. {{DESCRIBE_README_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_CONFIG_FILE_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_DOCUMENTATION_LOCATION_AND_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_SOURCE_CODE_LOCATION_AND_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_TESTS_LOCATION_AND_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_OUTPUT_LOCATION_AND_PURPOSE}} {{DESCRIBE_CONFIG_LOCATION_AND_PURPOSE}} Update this file when: - Repository structure changes (new directories, moved files) - Explicitly directed by user - File path references become outdated - Major workflow changes occur Do NOT update for: - Content changes within existing directories - Minor documentation updates - Routine code changes {{DESCRIBE_DOCUMENTATION_STANDARDS}} Update documentation when: - Configurations change - New features are added - APIs are modified - Sample code is updated {{DESCRIBE_OUTPUT_HANDLING_POLICY}} {{DESCRIBE_VERSION_CONTROL_PRACTICES}} {{DESCRIBE_TESTING_REQUIREMENTS}}