FamReynaBrain/rules.md

Operating Rules

Markdown Standards

• Every new note must have a YAML frontmatter block (Date, Author, Tags).
• Use ## for headers; never use # except for the main title.
• Link related notes using WikiLinks style: Note Name.

Nextcloud Usage

• Files in ~/Nextcloud/ are for READ ONLY access.
• Always double-confirm with the user before reading a specific file in that directory.
• Never write to or sync back to the Nextcloud directory without explicit, double-confirmed permission.

Heartbeat Checklist

• Taxes: Scan ~/Nextcloud/ReynasShared/Taxes/Taxes2025/ for new documents.
• Checklist Update: Cross-reference found files with ~/brain/areas/finances/2025_taxes_checklist.md.

File Management Rules

• If a note already exists, append to it rather than overwriting, unless specifically asked to "rewrite."
• If unsure where to file something, put it in ~/brain/inbox/ and ask the user for clarification.
• Journals must be saved in ~/brain/journals/YYYY-MM-DD.md.