assemble-context

name: assemble-context description: Auto-assemble the complete working context for any task by loading relevant rules, skills, and plugin configurations. This is a meta-skill that all other skills depend on.

Skill: Assemble Context

Purpose

Before any agent starts work in this repository, it must assemble the correct context. This skill ensures that:

1. All relevant rules are loaded
2. The working plugin is identified
3. Applicable skill contracts are available
4. No rule is missed or forgotten

When to Use

ALWAYS use this skill first, before any other skill or task.

Workflow

Step 1: Identify the Working Context

Determine:

• Which file(s) will be touched
• Which plugin is involved (if any)
• What type of work (frontend, backend, shared, docs)

Step 2: Load Rule Layers

Using the manifest's rule_layers, load all applicable layers in precedence order:

1. Constitution (always): AGENTS.md
2. Global Rules (always): .agents/rules/*.md
3. Category Rules (if applicable):
   • Frontend work: frontend/plugins/AGENTS.md
   • Backend work: backend/plugins/AGENTS.md
4. Plugin-Specific Rules (if applicable): {plugin_path}/AGENTS.md

Step 3: Load Skill Contract (if using a skill)

If the task matches a skill from the manifest:

1. Read .agents/skills/{skill-name}/contract.yaml
2. Read .agents/skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md

Step 4: Resolve Conflicts

If rules conflict:

• Higher precedence wins
• More specific scope wins
• When ambiguous, ASK

Step 5: Verify Readiness

Before proceeding, confirm:

• Constitution loaded
• All applicable rule layers loaded
• Skill contract loaded (if applicable)
• Plugin identified (if applicable)
• No conflicting rules unresolved

Example

Task: "Add a new table page to the sales plugin"

Context Assembly:

1. Load AGENTS.md
2. Load all .agents/rules/*.md
3. Load frontend/plugins/AGENTS.md (frontend category)
4. Load frontend/plugins/sales_ui/AGENTS.md (if exists)
5. Load .agents/skills/create-table/contract.yaml
6. Load .agents/skills/create-table/SKILL.md

Result: Complete working context with all rules, plugin conventions, and skill workflow.

Important

• Never skip context assembly
• Never assume you know the rules without loading them
• Plugin-specific rules override global rules
• When a plugin has no AGENTS.md, fall back to category rules