# NEW CHAT BOOTSTRAP

Use this as the first instruction for a new chat working on this project.

## Mandatory startup protocol

Before answering the user's task, use the workspace tools and READ these files in this exact order:

1. `docs/CHAT_ARCHITECTURE_ANCHOR.md`
2. `docs/DEMO_LIVE_EXECUTION_ANCHOR.md`
3. `docs/README.md`
4. `docs/NEXT_CHAT_HANDOFF.md`
5. `docs/CAPITAL_GATE_RESEARCH_ANCHOR.md`
6. `docs/LAB_INDEX.md`
7. `docs/LAB_HISTORY_FINGERPRINT.md`

Do not summarize from memory before reading them.
Do not ask the user to re-explain the architecture before reading them.
Do not create or modify code before the required audit unless the user explicitly asks for implementation after the audit.

After reading, begin with a short confirmation containing:
- which files were actually read;
- the active safety boundary (`combatsolo.info` READ-ONLY);
- the current task (`LAB audit first`);
- what existing code/data will be inspected next.

If any required file cannot be read, say exactly which file failed and continue with the remaining files. Do not silently substitute memory or inference.