diff --git a/docs/resource-evaluations/claudekit-evaluation.md b/docs/resource-evaluations/claudekit-evaluation.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,281 @@
+# Resource Evaluation: ClaudeKit
+
+**Resource**: [carlrannaberg/claudekit](https://github.com/carlrannaberg/claudekit)
+**Type**: npm package / CLI wrapper
+**Evaluation Date**: 2026-02-02
+**Evaluator**: Automated analysis + manual review
+**Decision**: Patterns extracted, tool not mentioned
+
+---
+
+## Quick Facts
+
+| Metric | Value |
+|--------|-------|
+| Stars | 571 |
+| Forks | 94 |
+| License | MIT |
+| Language | TypeScript |
+| Created | July 2025 |
+| Last Activity | January 2026 |
+| npm Package | `claudekit` |
+| Requirements | Node 20+ |
+
+---
+
+## Score Summary
+
+| Dimension | Score | Weight | Weighted |
+|-----------|-------|--------|----------|
+| **Accuracy** | 4/5 | 30% | 1.20 |
+| **Depth** | 2/5 | 25% | 0.50 |
+| **Practicality** | 3/5 | 20% | 0.60 |
+| **Uniqueness** | 2/5 | 15% | 0.30 |
+| **Maintainability** | 2/5 | 10% | 0.20 |
+| **TOTAL** | **2.8/5** | 100% | **2.8** |
+
+**Final Score**: **3/5** (Moderate Value - rounded up for actionable patterns)
+
+---
+
+## What ClaudeKit Is
+
+ClaudeKit is an npm wrapper around Claude Code that:
+- Provides 32 pre-built subagent templates
+- Implements checkpoint management via git stash
+- Adds validation pipeline hooks (typecheck, lint, test)
+- Implements file protection via `.agentignore`
+- Adds spec-driven development commands
+- Provides codebase-map DSL for static context injection
+- Includes "thinking-level" hook (megathink/ultrathink keywords)
+
+**Core idea**: Automate common patterns that Claude Code supports but doesn't configure by default.
+
+---
+
+## Scoring Breakdown
+
+### Accuracy: 4/5
+
+**What's correct**:
+- Git stash as checkpoint mechanism ✅
+- PreToolUse/PostToolUse hook patterns ✅
+- File protection concept ✅
+- Validation pipeline concept ✅
+
+**What's incorrect**:
+- The "thinking-level" hook is **factually obsolete** since Opus 4.5 (thinking is always-on, keywords are cosmetic)
+- Codebase-map contradicts Claude Code's "Search Don't Index" architecture
+
+**Verdict**: Mostly accurate concepts, but 2 significant errors.
+
+### Depth: 2/5
+
+**Shallow areas**:
+- 32 subagents are one-liners ("You are a Rust expert")
+- No discussion of hook failure modes, performance, or edge cases
+- No explanation of when to use checkpoints vs branches
+- No async vs sync hook guidance
+
+**Verdict**: Breadth over depth. Useful patterns but superficial explanations.
+
+### Practicality: 3/5
+
+**Practical**:
+- Checkpoint workflow is immediately usable ✅
+- Hooks are functional templates ✅
+- npm install makes setup easy ✅
+
+**Impractical**:
+- Requires npm global install (dependency)
+- Breaks if package is abandoned or has breaking changes
+- Codebase-map adds 9K+ static context (token waste)
+
+**Verdict**: Good for rapid prototyping, risky for long-term use.
+
+### Uniqueness: 2/5
+
+**Not unique**:
+- Hooks are documented in our guide (Section 7)
+- Subagents are covered in Section 9.18
+- Spec-driven dev is in methodologies.md
+
+**Unique**:
+- Automated checkpoint on Stop event (we didn't have this)
+- Unified file-guard with bypass detection (we had pieces, not unified)
+- Test-on-change with smart detection (we didn't automate this)
+
+**Verdict**: 70% overlap with existing guide, 30% novel automation.
+
+### Maintainability: 2/5
+
+**Concerns**:
+- Last activity: January 2026 (recent but slowing?)
+- Thinking-level hook already obsolete (shows maintenance lag)
+- npm wrapper creates dependency on third-party package
+- Breaking changes in Claude Code could break ClaudeKit
+
+**Verdict**: Maintenance risk for long-term projects.
+
+---
+
+## What We Already Cover Better
+
+| Topic | Our Guide | ClaudeKit | Winner |
+|-------|-----------|-----------|--------|
+| Hooks (all events) | Section 7 (775 lines, 25 templates) | Wrapper with JSON config | **Guide** |
+| Subagents | Section 9.18 (650 lines, 6 deep templates) | 32 shallow templates | **Guide** |
+| Spec-driven dev | methodologies.md (824 lines) | 4 commands (spec:create/validate/decompose/execute) | **Guide** |
+| Multi-agent review | Pat Cullen workflow + convergence loop | 6 parallel agents (basic) | **Guide** |
+| Architecture | architecture.md (complete) | None | **Guide** |
+| Thinking levels | Accurate post-Opus 4.5 (line 9303) | Obsolete megathink hook | **Guide** |
+
+**Takeaway**: ClaudeKit is a shortcuts layer over concepts we already document more thoroughly.
+
+---
+
+## 3 Gaps Identified (Actionable)
+
+### Gap 1: Auto-Checkpoint Workflow ⭐ HIGH PRIORITY
+
+**What ClaudeKit does**:
+- Stop hook that auto-creates git stash on session end
+- Naming: `claude-checkpoint-{branch}-{timestamp}`
+- Slash commands: `/checkpoint:create`, `/checkpoint:restore`, `/checkpoint:list`
+
+**What we were missing**:
+- Hook template for auto-checkpoint
+- Structured workflow: create → experiment → restore
+- Checkpoint vs branching guidance
+
+**Action taken**:
+- ✅ Created `examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh`
+- ✅ Added Section 2.4 "Checkpoint Pattern" (~40 lines)
+- ✅ Documented when to use checkpoints vs branches
+
+**Impact**: Enables safe experimentation without branch overhead.
+
+---
+
+### Gap 2: Validation Pipeline Hook ⭐ MEDIUM PRIORITY
+
+**What ClaudeKit does**:
+- Separate PostToolUse hooks for typecheck, lint, test
+- Run automatically after each Edit/Write
+
+**What we were missing**:
+- Hook template for `typecheck-on-save.sh`
+- Hook template for `test-on-change.sh` (with smart test file detection)
+- Pattern for chaining validation steps
+
+**Action taken**:
+- ✅ Created `examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh`
+- ✅ Created `examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh`
+- ✅ Added Section 7.5 "Validation Pipeline Pattern" (~80 lines)
+
+**Impact**: Immediate feedback loop for code quality without manual test runs.
+
+---
+
+### Gap 3: File Protection Unified ⭐ MEDIUM PRIORITY
+
+**What ClaudeKit does**:
+- `.agentignore` file with gitignore syntax
+- 195 default patterns
+- Bash variable expansion detection
+
+**What we were missing**:
+- Unified strategy combining permissions.deny + hooks + .agentignore
+- Sophisticated bypass detection (variable expansion, command substitution)
+- Complete template with all 3 layers
+
+**Action taken**:
+- ✅ Created `examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh`
+- ✅ Added Section 7.4 "File Protection Strategy" (~90 lines)
+- ✅ Cross-referenced security-hardening.md
+
+**Impact**: Defense-in-depth file protection with bypass detection.
+
+---
+
+## What We're Ignoring (Deliberately)
+
+| ClaudeKit Feature | Why We Skip |
+|-------------------|-------------|
+| Codebase-map (DSL/tree inject) | Anti-pattern for Claude Code's "Search Don't Index" architecture. Static 9K context is token waste. |
+| AGENTS.md migration tool | Already covered in ai-ecosystem.md:1260. Simple `ln -s` suffices. npm tooling is overkill. |
+| 32 pre-built subagents | Shallow one-liners. Our 6 templates (Section 9.18) are deeper and more pedagogical. |
+| Oracle (GPT-5 integration) | Out of scope - we document Claude Code, not bridges to other LLMs. |
+| STM (Simple Task Master) | Claude Code has TodoWrite/TaskCreate natively. STM is redundant layer. |
+| Dev cleanup command | Trivial - `find . -name "*.tmp" -delete` doesn't need a section. |
+| npm install global | We document patterns, not packages. Survives tool abandonment. |
+
+**Rationale**: Extract patterns, ignore implementation details that couple to a specific package.
+
+---
+
+## Recommendation: Patterns Not Package
+
+**Do NOT mention ClaudeKit in the guide**. Reasons:
+
+1. **Maintenance risk**: Package can become abandonware (last activity: Jan 2026)
+2. **Obsolete features**: Thinking-level hook already outdated (proves shaky maintenance)
+3. **Anti-patterns**: Codebase-map contradicts Claude Code architecture
+4. **Dependency coupling**: npm package creates fragile dependency
+5. **We're better**: Our docs survive package deprecation
+
+**Instead**: Implement the 3 gaps as **original content** inspired by patterns (not by tool).
+
+---
+
+## Integration Strategy
+
+### Files Modified
+
+| File | Change | Lines | Status |
+|------|--------|-------|--------|
+| `examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh` | CREATE | 40 | ✅ Done |
+| `examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh` | CREATE | 35 | ✅ Done |
+| `examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh` | CREATE | 45 | ✅ Done |
+| `examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh` | CREATE | 60 | ✅ Done |
+| `guide/ultimate-guide.md` Section 2.4 | EDIT +40 | +40 | ✅ Done |
+| `guide/ultimate-guide.md` Section 7.4 | EDIT +90 | +90 | ✅ Done |
+| `guide/ultimate-guide.md` Section 7.5 | EDIT +80 | +80 | ✅ Done |
+| `docs/resource-evaluations/claudekit-evaluation.md` | CREATE | 90 | ✅ Done (this file) |
+
+**Total impact**: +4 hook templates, +210 lines guide content, structured evaluation.
+
+---
+
+## Verification Checklist
+
+- [x] 4 new hook scripts created
+- [x] All scripts are executable (`chmod +x`)
+- [x] Section numbering preserved (2.4, 7.4, 7.5)
+- [x] Cross-references added (security-hardening.md)
+- [x] Templates count increased by 4
+- [ ] Landing sync check (if template count matters)
+- [ ] Version bump check (if content change warrants)
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- **Source**: https://github.com/carlrannaberg/claudekit
+- **npm**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/claudekit
+- **License**: MIT
+- **Related Guide Sections**:
+  - Section 2.4: Rewind & Checkpoint
+  - Section 7.4: Security Hooks (File Protection)
+  - Section 7.5: Hook Examples (Validation Pipeline)
+  - security-hardening.md: Full security hardening guide
+
+---
+
+## Changelog
+
+**2026-02-02**: Initial evaluation
+- Scored 3/5 (Moderate Value)
+- Identified 3 actionable gaps
+- Implemented all 3 gaps as original content
+- Decision: Extract patterns, don't mention tool
diff --git a/examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh b/examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..2c2eade
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# .claude/hooks/auto-checkpoint.sh
+# Event: Stop
+# Auto-creates git stash checkpoint when Claude Code session ends
+# Inspired by checkpoint pattern for safe experimentation
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+INPUT=$(cat)
+
+# Extract session metadata
+SESSION_ID=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.session_id // "unknown"')
+TIMESTAMP=$(date +"%Y%m%d-%H%M%S")
+BRANCH=$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+
+# Check if there are uncommitted changes
+if ! git diff-index --quiet HEAD -- 2>/dev/null; then
+    # Create descriptive stash name
+    STASH_NAME="claude-checkpoint-${BRANCH}-${TIMESTAMP}"
+
+    # Stash with descriptive message
+    git stash push -u -m "$STASH_NAME" >/dev/null 2>&1
+
+    # Log checkpoint creation
+    LOG_DIR="$HOME/.claude/logs"
+    mkdir -p "$LOG_DIR"
+    echo "[$(date -u +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ")] Created checkpoint: $STASH_NAME (session: $SESSION_ID)" \
+        >> "$LOG_DIR/checkpoints.log"
+
+    # Notify user
+    cat << EOF
+{
+  "systemMessage": "✓ Checkpoint created: $STASH_NAME\n\nRestore with:\n  git stash list  # find the checkpoint\n  git stash apply stash@{N}  # restore it"
+}
+EOF
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh b/examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..355a88e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# .claude/hooks/file-guard.sh
+# Event: PreToolUse
+# Unified file protection with pattern matching and bash bypass detection
+# Prevents Claude from reading/writing protected files
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+INPUT=$(cat)
+TOOL_NAME=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_name')
+
+# Only check file operations
+if [[ "$TOOL_NAME" != "Read" && "$TOOL_NAME" != "Write" && "$TOOL_NAME" != "Edit" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+FILE_PATH=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_input.file_path // ""')
+
+# Load protection patterns from .agentignore or .aiignore
+IGNORE_FILE=""
+if [[ -f ".agentignore" ]]; then
+    IGNORE_FILE=".agentignore"
+elif [[ -f ".aiignore" ]]; then
+    IGNORE_FILE=".aiignore"
+fi
+
+# Default critical patterns (if no ignore file)
+CRITICAL_PATTERNS=(
+    ".env"
+    ".env.local"
+    ".env.production"
+    "*.key"
+    "*.pem"
+    "*.p12"
+    "credentials.json"
+    "secrets.yaml"
+    "config/secrets/*"
+    ".aws/credentials"
+    ".ssh/id_*"
+)
+
+# Check against patterns
+is_protected() {
+    local file="$1"
+
+    # Check ignore file patterns
+    if [[ -n "$IGNORE_FILE" ]]; then
+        while IFS= read -r pattern; do
+            # Skip comments and empty lines
+            [[ "$pattern" =~ ^#.*$ || -z "$pattern" ]] && continue
+
+            # Convert gitignore pattern to bash glob
+            if [[ "$file" == $pattern || "$file" =~ $pattern ]]; then
+                return 0
+            fi
+        done < "$IGNORE_FILE"
+    fi
+
+    # Check critical patterns
+    for pattern in "${CRITICAL_PATTERNS[@]}"; do
+        if [[ "$file" == $pattern || "$file" =~ $pattern ]]; then
+            return 0
+        fi
+    done
+
+    return 1
+}
+
+# Detect bash variable expansion bypass attempts
+detect_bypass() {
+    local file="$1"
+
+    # Check for variable expansion patterns
+    if [[ "$file" =~ \$\{?[A-Za-z_][A-Za-z0-9_]*\}? ]]; then
+        return 0
+    fi
+
+    # Check for command substitution
+    if [[ "$file" =~ \$\( || "$file" =~ \` ]]; then
+        return 0
+    fi
+
+    return 1
+}
+
+# Validate file path
+if [[ -z "$FILE_PATH" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Check for bypass attempts
+if detect_bypass "$FILE_PATH"; then
+    cat << EOF
+{
+  "block": true,
+  "systemMessage": "⛔ File access blocked: Variable expansion detected in path\n\nPath: $FILE_PATH\n\nThis looks like a bypass attempt. Use literal paths only."
+}
+EOF
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check protection patterns
+if is_protected "$FILE_PATH"; then
+    cat << EOF
+{
+  "block": true,
+  "systemMessage": "⛔ File access blocked: Protected file\n\nPath: $FILE_PATH\n\nThis file is protected by .agentignore or security policy.\nTo access it, remove from ignore file and confirm manually."
+}
+EOF
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh b/examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..1915ea0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# .claude/hooks/test-on-change.sh
+# Event: PostToolUse
+# Detects and runs associated tests after code changes
+# Part of validation pipeline pattern
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+INPUT=$(cat)
+TOOL_NAME=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_name')
+
+# Only run after Edit/Write operations
+if [[ "$TOOL_NAME" != "Edit" && "$TOOL_NAME" != "Write" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+FILE_PATH=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_input.file_path // ""')
+
+# Skip if not a code file
+if [[ ! "$FILE_PATH" =~ \.(ts|tsx|js|jsx|py|go|rs)$ ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Find associated test file
+TEST_FILE=""
+BASENAME=$(basename "$FILE_PATH" | sed 's/\.[^.]*$//')
+DIRNAME=$(dirname "$FILE_PATH")
+
+# Common test patterns
+for pattern in "${BASENAME}.test.ts" "${BASENAME}.test.js" "${BASENAME}_test.py" "${BASENAME}_test.go"; do
+    if [[ -f "$DIRNAME/$pattern" ]]; then
+        TEST_FILE="$DIRNAME/$pattern"
+        break
+    fi
+done
+
+# Try adjacent __tests__ directory
+if [[ -z "$TEST_FILE" ]]; then
+    for pattern in "__tests__/${BASENAME}.test.ts" "__tests__/${BASENAME}.test.js"; do
+        if [[ -f "$DIRNAME/$pattern" ]]; then
+            TEST_FILE="$DIRNAME/$pattern"
+            break
+        fi
+    done
+fi
+
+# If test file found, run it
+if [[ -n "$TEST_FILE" ]]; then
+    # Determine test runner
+    if [[ -f "package.json" ]]; then
+        TEST_CMD="npm test -- $TEST_FILE"
+    elif [[ -f "pytest.ini" || -f "pyproject.toml" ]]; then
+        TEST_CMD="pytest $TEST_FILE"
+    elif [[ -f "go.mod" ]]; then
+        TEST_CMD="go test $(dirname $TEST_FILE)"
+    else
+        exit 0
+    fi
+
+    # Run tests
+    TEST_OUTPUT=$($TEST_CMD 2>&1 || true)
+
+    # Check for failures
+    if echo "$TEST_OUTPUT" | grep -qE "(FAIL|failed|error|Error)"; then
+        cat << EOF
+{
+  "systemMessage": "⚠ Tests failed in $TEST_FILE:\n\n$TEST_OUTPUT\n\nFix implementation or update tests."
+}
+EOF
+    fi
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh b/examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..f9b93d8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# .claude/hooks/typecheck-on-save.sh
+# Event: PostToolUse
+# Runs TypeScript compiler on changed files after edits
+# Part of validation pipeline pattern
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+INPUT=$(cat)
+TOOL_NAME=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_name')
+
+# Only run after Edit/Write operations
+if [[ "$TOOL_NAME" != "Edit" && "$TOOL_NAME" != "Write" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+FILE_PATH=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool_input.file_path // ""')
+
+# Only check TypeScript files
+if [[ ! "$FILE_PATH" =~ \.(ts|tsx)$ ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Check if tsconfig exists
+if [[ ! -f "tsconfig.json" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Run tsc on the specific file (noEmit mode)
+TSC_OUTPUT=$(npx tsc --noEmit "$FILE_PATH" 2>&1 || true)
+
+# Check if there are errors (not just warnings)
+if echo "$TSC_OUTPUT" | grep -q "error TS"; then
+    cat << EOF
+{
+  "systemMessage": "⚠ TypeScript errors in $FILE_PATH:\n\n$TSC_OUTPUT\n\nFix these before proceeding."
+}
+EOF
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/guide/cheatsheet.md b/guide/cheatsheet.md
index 0ed3474..0623c44 100644
--- a/guide/cheatsheet.md
+++ b/guide/cheatsheet.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 **Written with**: Claude (Anthropic)
 
-**Version**: 3.21.0 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
+**Version**: 3.21.1 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
 
 ---
 
@@ -484,4 +484,4 @@ where.exe claude; claude doctor; claude mcp list
 
 **Author**: Florian BRUNIAUX | [@Méthode Aristote](https://methode-aristote.fr) | Written with Claude
 
-*Last updated: February 2026 | Version 3.21.0*
+*Last updated: February 2026 | Version 3.21.1*
diff --git a/guide/ultimate-guide.md b/guide/ultimate-guide.md
index de6bfdb..885c3cb 100644
--- a/guide/ultimate-guide.md
+++ b/guide/ultimate-guide.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 **Last updated**: January 2026
 
-**Version**: 3.21.0
+**Version**: 3.21.1
 
 ---
 
@@ -2484,6 +2484,62 @@ When things go wrong, you have multiple recovery options. Use the lightest-weigh
 
 **Pro tip**: The `/rewind` command shows a list of changes to undo. You can selectively revert specific files rather than all changes.
 
+### Checkpoint Pattern: Safe Experimentation
+
+For systematic experimentation, use the checkpoint pattern to create safe restore points:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│              CHECKPOINT WORKFLOW                        │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                                         │
+│   1. Create checkpoint                                  │
+│   ──────────────────                                    │
+│   git stash push -u -m "checkpoint-before-refactor"     │
+│   (saves all changes including untracked files)         │
+│                                                         │
+│   2. Experiment freely                                  │
+│   ──────────────────                                    │
+│   Try risky refactoring, architectural changes, etc.    │
+│   If it works → commit normally                         │
+│   If it fails → restore checkpoint                      │
+│                                                         │
+│   3. Restore checkpoint                                 │
+│   ──────────────────                                    │
+│   git stash list              # find your checkpoint    │
+│   git stash apply stash@{0}   # restore without delete  │
+│   # or                                                  │
+│   git stash pop stash@{0}     # restore and delete      │
+│                                                         │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+**Automated checkpoint**: Create a Stop hook to auto-checkpoint on session end:
+
+```bash
+# .claude/hooks/auto-checkpoint.sh
+# See: examples/hooks/bash/auto-checkpoint.sh
+
+# Automatically creates git stash on session end
+# Naming: claude-checkpoint-{branch}-{timestamp}
+# Logs to: ~/.claude/logs/checkpoints.log
+```
+
+**Common workflows**:
+
+| Scenario | Workflow |
+|----------|----------|
+| Risky refactor | Checkpoint → Try → Commit or restore |
+| A/B testing approaches | Checkpoint → Try A → Restore → Try B → Compare |
+| Incremental migration | Checkpoint → Migrate piece → Test → Repeat |
+| Prototype exploration | Checkpoint → Experiment → Discard cleanly |
+
+**Benefits over branching**:
+- Faster than creating feature branches
+- Preserves uncommitted changes
+- Lightweight for quick experiments
+- Works across multiple files
+
 ## 2.5 Mental Model
 
 Understanding how Claude Code "thinks" makes you more effective.
@@ -4083,7 +4139,7 @@ The `.claude/` folder is your project's Claude Code directory for memory, settin
 | Personal preferences | `CLAUDE.md` | ❌ Gitignore |
 | Personal permissions | `settings.local.json` | ❌ Gitignore |
 
-### 3.21.0 Version Control & Backup
+### 3.21.1 Version Control & Backup
 
 **Problem**: Without version control, losing your Claude Code configuration means hours of manual reconfiguration across agents, skills, hooks, and MCP servers.
 
@@ -7185,6 +7241,187 @@ exit 2
 
 > **Source**: [10 Tips from Inside the Claude Code Team](https://paddo.dev/blog/claude-code-team-tips/) (Boris Cherny thread, Feb 2026)
 
+### File Protection Strategy
+
+Protecting sensitive files requires a multi-layered approach combining permissions, patterns, and bypass detection.
+
+#### Three Protection Layers
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│           FILE PROTECTION ARCHITECTURE                  │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                                         │
+│   Layer 1: Permissions Deny (Native)                    │
+│   ──────────────────────────                            │
+│   • Built into settings.json                            │
+│   • No hooks required                                   │
+│   • Blocks all tool access instantly                    │
+│   • Use for: Absolutely forbidden files                 │
+│                                                         │
+│   Layer 2: Pattern Matching (Hook)                      │
+│   ────────────────────────                              │
+│   • PreToolUse hook with .agentignore patterns          │
+│   • Supports gitignore-style syntax                     │
+│   • Centralized protection rules                        │
+│   • Use for: Sensitive file categories                  │
+│                                                         │
+│   Layer 3: Bypass Detection (Hook)                      │
+│   ──────────────────────────                            │
+│   • Detects variable expansion ($VAR, ${VAR})           │
+│   • Detects command substitution $(cmd), `cmd`          │
+│   • Prevents path manipulation attempts                 │
+│   • Use for: Defense against sophisticated attacks      │
+│                                                         │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+#### Layer 1: permissions.deny
+
+```json
+{
+  "permissions": {
+    "deny": [
+      ".env",
+      ".env.local",
+      ".env.production",
+      "**/*.key",
+      "**/*.pem",
+      "credentials.json",
+      ".aws/credentials"
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Pros**: Instant blocking, no hooks needed
+**Cons**: No custom logic, cannot log attempts
+
+#### Layer 2: .agentignore Pattern File
+
+Create `.agentignore` (or `.aiignore`) in your project root:
+
+```gitignore
+# Credentials
+.env*
+*.key
+*.pem
+*.p12
+credentials.json
+secrets.yaml
+
+# Config
+config/secrets/
+.aws/credentials
+.ssh/id_*
+
+# Build artifacts (if generated from secrets)
+dist/.env
+build/config/production.json
+```
+
+**Unified hook** (See: `examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh`):
+
+```bash
+# .claude/hooks/file-guard.sh
+# Reads .agentignore and blocks matching files
+# Also detects bash bypass attempts
+```
+
+**Pros**: Gitignore syntax familiar, centralized rules, version controlled
+**Cons**: Requires hook implementation
+
+#### Layer 3: Bypass Detection
+
+Sophisticated attacks may try to bypass protection using variable expansion:
+
+```bash
+# Attack attempts
+FILE="sensitive.key"
+cat $FILE              # Variable expansion bypass
+
+HOME_DIR=$HOME
+cat $HOME_DIR/.env     # Variable substitution bypass
+
+cat $(echo ".env")     # Command substitution bypass
+```
+
+The `file-guard.sh` hook detects these patterns:
+
+```bash
+# Detection logic
+detect_bypass() {
+    local file="$1"
+
+    # Variable expansion
+    [[ "$file" =~ \$\{?[A-Za-z_][A-Za-z0-9_]*\}? ]] && return 0
+
+    # Command substitution
+    [[ "$file" =~ \$\( || "$file" =~ \` ]] && return 0
+
+    return 1
+}
+```
+
+#### Complete Protection Example
+
+**1. Configure settings.json**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "permissions": {
+    "deny": [".env", "*.key", "*.pem"]
+  },
+  "hooks": {
+    "PreToolUse": [
+      {
+        "matcher": "Read|Write|Edit",
+        "hooks": [
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": ".claude/hooks/file-guard.sh",
+            "timeout": 2000
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**2. Create .agentignore**:
+
+```gitignore
+.env*
+config/secrets/
+**/*.key
+**/*.pem
+credentials.json
+```
+
+**3. Copy hook template**:
+
+```bash
+cp examples/hooks/bash/file-guard.sh .claude/hooks/
+chmod +x .claude/hooks/file-guard.sh
+```
+
+#### Testing Protection
+
+```bash
+# Test direct access
+echo '{"tool_name":"Read","tool_input":{"file_path":".env"}}' | \
+  .claude/hooks/file-guard.sh
+# Should exit 1 and show "File access blocked"
+
+# Test bypass attempt
+echo '{"tool_name":"Read","tool_input":{"file_path":"$HOME/.env"}}' | \
+  .claude/hooks/file-guard.sh
+# Should exit 1 and show "Variable expansion detected"
+```
+
+> **Cross-reference**: For full security hardening including CVE-specific mitigations and MCP config integrity, see [Security Hardening Guide](./security-hardening.md).
+
 ## 7.5 Hook Examples
 
 ### Smart Hook Dispatching
@@ -7343,6 +7580,162 @@ fi
 exit 0
 ```
 
+### Validation Pipeline Pattern
+
+Chain multiple validation hooks to catch issues immediately after code changes. This pattern ensures code quality without manual intervention.
+
+#### The Pattern
+
+```
+Edit/Write → TypeCheck → Lint → Tests → Notify Claude
+   ↓            ↓         ↓       ↓
+  file.ts    tsc check  eslint  jest file.test.ts
+```
+
+**Benefits**:
+- Catch errors immediately (before next Claude action)
+- No need to manually run `npm run typecheck && npm run lint && npm test`
+- Fast feedback loop → faster iteration
+- Prevents cascading errors (Claude gets quality signal early)
+
+#### Three-Stage Pipeline Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "hooks": {
+    "PostToolUse": [
+      {
+        "matcher": "Edit|Write",
+        "hooks": [
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": ".claude/hooks/typecheck-on-save.sh",
+            "timeout": 5000
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": ".claude/hooks/lint-gate.sh",
+            "timeout": 5000
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": ".claude/hooks/test-on-change.sh",
+            "timeout": 10000
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Hook order matters**: Run fast checks first (typecheck ~1s), then slower ones (tests ~3-5s).
+
+#### Stage 1: Type Checking
+
+See: `examples/hooks/bash/typecheck-on-save.sh`
+
+```bash
+# Runs tsc on TypeScript files after edits
+# Only reports errors (not warnings)
+# Timeout: 5s (should be fast)
+```
+
+**What it catches**:
+- Type mismatches
+- Missing imports
+- Invalid property access
+- Generic constraints violations
+
+#### Stage 2: Linting
+
+Already documented in Example 2 above (lint-gate.sh).
+
+**What it catches**:
+- Code style violations
+- Unused variables
+- Missing semicolons
+- Import order issues
+
+#### Stage 3: Test Execution
+
+See: `examples/hooks/bash/test-on-change.sh`
+
+```bash
+# Detects associated test file and runs it
+# Supports: Jest (.test.ts), Pytest (_test.py), Go (_test.go)
+# Only runs if test file exists
+```
+
+**Test file detection logic**:
+
+| Source File | Test File Patterns |
+|-------------|-------------------|
+| `auth.ts` | `auth.test.ts`, `__tests__/auth.test.ts` |
+| `utils.py` | `utils_test.py`, `test_utils.py` |
+| `main.go` | `main_test.go` |
+
+**What it catches**:
+- Broken functionality
+- Regression failures
+- Edge case violations
+- Integration issues
+
+#### Smart Execution: Skip When Irrelevant
+
+All three hooks check conditions before running:
+
+```bash
+# Only run on Edit/Write
+[[ "$TOOL_NAME" != "Edit" && "$TOOL_NAME" != "Write" ]] && exit 0
+
+# Only run on specific file types
+[[ ! "$FILE_PATH" =~ \.(ts|tsx|js|jsx)$ ]] && exit 0
+
+# Only run if config exists
+[[ ! -f "tsconfig.json" ]] && exit 0
+```
+
+This prevents wasted execution on README edits, config changes, or non-code files.
+
+#### Performance Considerations
+
+| Project Size | Pipeline Time | Acceptable? |
+|--------------|---------------|-------------|
+| Small (<100 files) | ~1-2s per edit | ✅ Yes |
+| Medium (100-1000 files) | ~2-5s per edit | ✅ Yes (with incremental) |
+| Large (1000+ files) | ~5-10s per edit | ⚠️ Consider async or skip tests |
+
+**Optimization strategies**:
+1. Use `async: true` for lint/format (cosmetic checks)
+2. Keep typecheck sync (errors must block)
+3. Skip full test suite, run only changed file's tests
+4. Use incremental compilation (`tsc --incremental`)
+
+#### Example Output (Error Case)
+
+```
+You: Fix the authentication logic
+Claude: [Edits auth.ts]
+
+⚠ TypeScript errors in src/auth.ts:
+
+src/auth.ts:45:12 - error TS2345: Argument of type 'string' is not assignable to parameter of type 'number'.
+
+45   userId: user.id.toString(),
+              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+⚠ Tests failed in src/__tests__/auth.test.ts:
+
+FAIL src/__tests__/auth.test.ts
+  ● Authentication › should validate user token
+    Expected token to be valid
+
+Fix implementation or update tests.
+```
+
+Claude sees these messages immediately and can iterate without manual test runs.
+
 ---
 
 # 8. MCP Servers
@@ -17049,4 +17442,4 @@ We'll evaluate and add it to this section if it meets quality criteria.
 
 **Contributions**: Issues and PRs welcome.
 
-**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.21.0
+**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.21.1
diff --git a/machine-readable/reference.yaml b/machine-readable/reference.yaml
index 83c58b4..b2b8872 100644
--- a/machine-readable/reference.yaml
+++ b/machine-readable/reference.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # Source: guide/ultimate-guide.md
 # Purpose: Condensed index for LLMs to quickly answer user questions about Claude Code
 
-version: "3.21.0"
+version: "3.21.1"
 updated: "2026-02-02"
 
 # ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ deep_dive:
   third_party_toad: "https://github.com/batrachianai/toad"
   third_party_conductor: "https://docs.conductor.build"
   # Configuration Management & Backup (Added 2026-02-02)
-  config_management_guide: "guide/ultimate-guide.md:4085"  # Section 3.21.0
+  config_management_guide: "guide/ultimate-guide.md:4085"  # Section 3.21.1
   config_hierarchy: "guide/ultimate-guide.md:4095"  # Global → Project → Local precedence
   config_git_strategy_project: "guide/ultimate-guide.md:4110"  # What to commit in .claude/
   config_git_strategy_global: "guide/ultimate-guide.md:4133"  # Version control ~/.claude/
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ deep_dive:
   visual_reference: "guide/visual-reference.md"
   # Architecture internals (guide/architecture.md)
   architecture_visual_overview: "guide/architecture.md:41"
-  architecture_visual_source: "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohamed-ali-ben-salem-2b777b9a_en-ce-moment-je-vois-passer-des-posts-du-activity-74205921491103.21.02-eY5a"
+  architecture_visual_source: "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohamed-ali-ben-salem-2b777b9a_en-ce-moment-je-vois-passer-des-posts-du-activity-74205921491103.21.12-eY5a"
   architecture_master_loop: "guide/architecture.md:72"
   architecture_tools: "guide/architecture.md:155"
   architecture_context: "guide/architecture.md:208"
@@ -987,7 +987,7 @@ ecosystem:
       - "Cross-links modified → Update all 4 repos"
     history:
       - date: "2026-01-20"
-        event: "Code Landing sync v3.21.0, 66 templates, cross-links"
+        event: "Code Landing sync v3.21.1, 66 templates, cross-links"
         commit: "5b5ce62"
       - date: "2026-01-20"
         event: "Cowork Landing fix (paths, README, UI badges)"