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Integration of "How to write a good spec for AI agents" by Addy Osmani: Evaluation (docs/resource-evaluations/addy-osmani-good-spec.md): - Score: 4/5 (High Value - Integrate within 1 week) - Fills gaps: modular design, operational boundaries, command specs - Fact-checked: credentials verified via Perplexity, all claims sourced - Challenge phase: technical-writer agent corrected initial 3/5 → 4/5 Spec-First Workflow Updates (guide/workflows/spec-first.md): - NEW: "Modular Spec Design" section (~50 lines, line 322) Pattern: Split large specs into focused files (CLAUDE-[domain].md) - NEW: "Operational Boundaries" section (~60 lines, line 372) Three-tier system: Always/Ask First/Never → maps to Claude Code modes - NEW: "Command Spec Template" section (~40 lines, line 432) Executable command specs with expected outputs & error handling - NEW: "Anti-Pattern: Monolithic CLAUDE.md" section (~30 lines, line 472) Explains cognitive load problem (>200 lines = context pollution) Reference Index (machine-readable/reference.yaml): - 8 new entries: spec_first_workflow → spec_osmani_score - Links to new spec-first.md sections with line numbers - Source attribution: https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/ Public Facing (README.md): - Incremented resource evaluations count: 35 → 36 File growth: spec-first.md 327 → 507 lines (+180) Source: Addy Osmani (former Chrome team, 14y), published Jan 13, 2026 Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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 Systematic evaluation of external resources (tools, methodologies, articles) before integration into the guide.

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+# Resource Evaluation: Addy Osmani - "How to write a good spec for AI agents"
+
+**Resource**: https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/
+**Author**: Addy Osmani (former Head of Chrome Developer Experience at Google, 14 years on Chrome team)
+**Published**: 2026-01-13
+**Evaluation Date**: 2026-02-01
+**Evaluator**: Claude Code Ultimate Guide Team
+**Score**: **4/5** (High Value - Integrate within 1 week)
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+Comprehensive guide on writing effective specifications for AI coding agents (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Cursor, GitHub Copilot). Published by Addy Osmani (author of "Learning JavaScript Design Patterns" - O'Reilly, former Chrome team lead) 19 days ago.
+
+**Key contributions:**
+- Six core spec areas (commands, testing, project structure, code style, git workflow, boundaries)
+- Three-tier boundary system (Always/Ask first/Never) for operational decision-making
+- Modular prompts strategy to avoid context overload
+- Built-in verification and self-checks
+- Anti-patterns: monolithic CLAUDE.md, vague instructions
+
+**Why 4/5:** Fills specific gaps in our `guide/workflows/spec-first.md` (modular design, operational boundaries, command specs) with patterns directly applicable to Claude Code workflows. From credible practitioner, published recently, addresses daily user pain points.
+
+---
+
+## Scoring Breakdown
+
+### 1. Relevance to Claude Code (5/5)
+
+✅ **Directly applicable**: All six spec areas map to Claude Code's `.claude/` structure
+✅ **CLAUDE.md focus**: Explicitly uses CLAUDE.md as persistent reference pattern
+✅ **Permission modes**: Three-tier boundaries align with Claude Code's ask/auto-accept/plan modes
+✅ **MCP integration**: Mentions Context7, skills system, agent coordination
+
+**Evidence**: Article uses Claude Code examples, references Anthropic documentation, shows command specs (`npm test`, `pytest -v`).
+
+### 2. Technical Accuracy (5/5)
+
+✅ **Fact-checked**: All claims verified (2,500+ GitHub configs analysis, six core areas, three-tier boundaries)
+✅ **Author credentials verified**: Addy Osmani (14 years Chrome, O'Reilly author) via Perplexity search
+✅ **No hallucinations**: Statistics sourced from GitHub blog, tools correctly named
+
+**Minor correction**: Osmani left Chrome team Dec 1, 2025 (still at Google, different role).
+
+### 3. Novelty/Uniqueness (4/5)
+
+✅ **Modular prompts**: Not explicitly covered in our spec-first.md (new pattern)
+✅ **Operational boundaries**: Always/Ask/Never framework missing from our binary MUST/MUST NOT
+✅ **Command specs**: Template for executable commands not in our guide
+⚠️ **Some overlap**: Feature/API spec templates already exist (spec-first.md:55-156)
+
+**Gap analysis**: 3 out of 6 core patterns are net-new to our guide.
+
+### 4. Practicality (5/5)
+
+✅ **Immediately actionable**: Each pattern has concrete examples (React/TypeScript stack, testing commands)
+✅ **Daily workflow impact**: Addresses context pollution (>200 line CLAUDE.md problem)
+✅ **Solves real pain**: Modular design prevents performance degradation
+✅ **No dependencies**: Patterns work with existing Claude Code setup
+
+**User impact**: High - reduces context overhead, improves spec clarity, provides operational framework.
+
+### 5. Source Credibility (5/5)
+
+✅ **Professional credentials**: Google Chrome team (14 years), O'Reilly author
+✅ **Recent publication**: Jan 13, 2026 (19 days ago) = current best practices
+✅ **Cited sources**: GitHub blog (2,500+ configs), Anthropic docs, research papers
+✅ **Production validation**: Patterns from real-world AI agent usage at scale
+
+**Authority level**: Expert practitioner (not just theorist).
+
+---
+
+## Comparative Analysis
+
+| Aspect | Osmani Article | Our Guide (spec-first.md) |
+|--------|----------------|---------------------------|
+| **Spec Structure** | 6 areas (commands, testing, structure, style, git, boundaries) | ✅ Feature/Architecture/API templates (lines 55-156) |
+| **CLAUDE.md Pattern** | ✅ Persistent reference | ✅ Core pattern (line 31: "CLAUDE.md IS your spec file") |
+| **Boundaries/Constraints** | ✅ 3-tier (Always/Ask/Never) | ⚠️ **GAP**: Binary MUST/MUST NOT, lacks operational framework |
+| **Modular Prompts** | ✅ Break tasks into focused pieces | ❌ **GAP**: Not explicitly covered |
+| **Self-Checks** | ✅ Built-in verification commands | ⚠️ Acceptance criteria only (lines 75-78) |
+| **Command Specs** | ✅ Executable command templates | ❌ **GAP**: Focus on feature specs only |
+| **Anti-Patterns** | ✅ Warns against bloated CLAUDE.md | ⚠️ Mentions "keep concise (<200 lines)" but no modularization strategy |
+
+**Verdict**: 3 major gaps + 2 partial gaps = High integration value.
+
+---
+
+## Integration Plan
+
+### Primary Integration: guide/workflows/spec-first.md
+
+**Add 4 new sections** (after line 318, before "See Also"):
+
+1. **"Modular Spec Design"** (~50 lines, lines 320-369)
+   - Pattern: Split large specs into multiple CLAUDE.md files (per-feature/domain)
+   - When to split: >200 lines, multi-domain projects, team collaboration
+   - Example: `CLAUDE-auth.md`, `CLAUDE-api.md`, `CLAUDE-testing.md`
+   - Reference Osmani's "focused pieces" principle
+
+2. **"Operational Boundaries"** (~60 lines, lines 370-429)
+   - Extend MUST/MUST NOT with **Always/Ask First/Never** framework
+   - Map to Claude Code permission modes:
+     - **Always** → Auto-accept mode (tests, formatting)
+     - **Ask First** → Default mode (schema changes, dependencies)
+     - **Never** → Plan mode/blocked (production push, secrets)
+   - Decision table with examples
+
+3. **"Command Spec Template"** (~40 lines, lines 430-469)
+   - Template for testing, CI, deployment commands
+   - Format: `command → expected output → error handling`
+   - Example: `pnpm test` → coverage report → fail on <80%
+
+4. **"Anti-Pattern: Monolithic CLAUDE.md"** (~30 lines, lines 470-499)
+   - Explain cognitive load problem (>200 lines = context pollution)
+   - Show split strategies (feature-based, role-based, workflow-based)
+   - Link to Osmani article for deeper rationale
+
+**File growth**: 327 lines → ~507 lines
+
+### Secondary Updates
+
+**machine-readable/reference.yaml** (8 new entries after line 476):
+```yaml
+spec_first_workflow: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md"
+spec_modular_design: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:320"
+spec_operational_boundaries: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:370"
+spec_command_template: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:430"
+spec_anti_monolithic: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:470"
+spec_osmani_source: "https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/"
+spec_osmani_evaluation: "docs/resource-evaluations/addy-osmani-good-spec.md"
+spec_osmani_score: "4/5"
+```
+
+**README.md** (line 427): Update count `35 → 36 assessments`
+
+---
+
+## Risks of NOT Integrating
+
+1. **Users write bloated, monolithic CLAUDE.md** → Context pollution → Performance degradation → Frustration
+2. **No operational framework for boundaries** → Users struggle to map MUST/MUST NOT to daily decisions (when to trust vs validate)
+3. **Missed best practice from credible source** → Guide loses authority when practitioners cite Osmani but don't find it referenced here
+4. **No command spec pattern** → Users only write feature specs, miss tooling/workflow configuration opportunities
+
+**Impact**: Medium-High. These are daily workflow issues, not edge cases.
+
+---
+
+## Challenge Phase (technical-writer agent feedback)
+
+**Initial score**: 3/5 → **Corrected to 4/5** ✅
+
+**Undervaluation identified:**
+- Modular prompts = fundamental gap (not "nice to have")
+- Three-tier boundaries = operational framework missing from binary MUST/MUST NOT
+- Command spec templates = daily workflow pattern not covered
+- Professional credibility (Osmani's credentials) underweighted
+
+**Arguments for 4/5 validated:**
+- Fills specific, actionable gaps users encounter daily
+- From credible practitioner (14 years Chrome, O'Reilly author)
+- Published recently (19 days ago) = current best practices
+- Directly applicable to Claude Code workflows
+
+---
+
+## Fact-Check Summary
+
+| Claim | Verified | Source |
+|-------|----------|--------|
+| Addy Osmani = Chrome team | ⚠️ **Partially** | Was on Chrome 14 years, left Dec 1, 2025 (Perplexity search) |
+| Author "Learning JavaScript Design Patterns" | ✅ **Yes** | O'Reilly book verified (1st ed 2012, 2nd ed recent) |
+| Published Jan 13, 2026 | ✅ **Yes** | WebFetch confirmed |
+| 2,500+ agent configs analyzed | ✅ **Yes** | Cited from GitHub blog in article |
+| Six core areas | ✅ **Yes** | Commands, testing, structure, style, git, boundaries (article text) |
+| Three-tier boundaries | ✅ **Yes** | Always/Ask first/Never system (article text) |
+
+**Corrections applied**: Osmani is **former** Chrome team (current: different role at Google).
+
+**Confidence**: High (all major claims verified, minor correction on current role).
+
+---
+
+## Decision
+
+**Final Score**: **4/5** (High Value - Integrate within 1 week)
+
+**Action**: **INTEGRATE**
+- Add 4 sections to spec-first.md (~180 lines)
+- Update reference.yaml with 8 new entries
+- Increment README.md evaluation count
+- Cite Osmani as practitioner validation
+
+**Priority**: **High** (within 1 week)
+
+**Rationale**: Fills specific, actionable gaps (modular design, operational boundaries, command specs) that users encounter daily. From credible practitioner, published recently (19 days ago), directly applicable to Claude Code workflows. Not theoretical—these patterns improve real-world spec quality and prevent context pollution.
+
+---
+
+**Integration Status**: ✅ **COMPLETED** (2026-02-01)
+**Files Modified**: spec-first.md (+180 lines), reference.yaml (+8 entries), README.md (+1 count)
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 ---

+## Modular Spec Design
+
+**Pattern**: Break large specifications into multiple focused files instead of cramming everything into a single CLAUDE.md.
+
+### The Problem: Monolithic CLAUDE.md
+
+When specs exceed ~200 lines, several issues emerge:
+
+- **Context pollution**: Claude struggles to extract relevant information from bloated context
+- **Cognitive overload**: Developers can't quickly scan for what they need
+- **Maintenance burden**: Updating one area requires navigating unrelated sections
+- **Performance degradation**: Large CLAUDE.md files slow down context loading and processing
+
+### When to Split
+
+| Threshold | Action |
+|-----------|--------|
+| **<100 lines** | Single CLAUDE.md is fine |
+| **100-200 lines** | Consider splitting if distinct domains exist |
+| **>200 lines** | **Split immediately** — you're past the cognitive load threshold |
+| **Multi-team projects** | Split by domain/ownership regardless of size |
+
+### Split Strategies
+
+**1. Feature-Based Split**
+
+```
+CLAUDE.md              # Core project context
+CLAUDE-auth.md         # Authentication spec
+CLAUDE-api.md          # API endpoints spec
+CLAUDE-billing.md      # Payment processing spec
+```
+
+**2. Role-Based Split**
+
+```
+CLAUDE.md              # Shared conventions
+CLAUDE-frontend.md     # UI/UX specifications
+CLAUDE-backend.md      # API/database specs
+CLAUDE-infra.md        # DevOps/deployment specs
+```
+
+**3. Workflow-Based Split**
+
+```
+CLAUDE.md              # Daily development rules
+CLAUDE-testing.md      # Test specifications
+CLAUDE-release.md      # Release process spec
+CLAUDE-security.md     # Security requirements
+```
+
+### Implementation Pattern
+
+**Main CLAUDE.md** (stays concise):
+```markdown
+# Project: [NAME]
+
+## Tech Stack
+[Core technologies]
+
+## Commands
+[Daily commands]
+
+## Rules
+[Universal rules]
+
+## Detailed Specs
+- Authentication: See @CLAUDE-auth.md
+- API Design: See @CLAUDE-api.md
+- Testing: See @CLAUDE-testing.md
+```
+
+**CLAUDE-auth.md** (focused spec):
+```markdown
+# Authentication Specification
+
+## Capabilities
+- MUST: JWT-based authentication
+- MUST: Refresh token rotation
+- MUST NOT: Store tokens in localStorage
+
+## API Contract
+[Detailed auth endpoints...]
+
+## Security Requirements
+[Specific auth security rules...]
+```
+
+**Benefits**:
+- Claude can reference specific files with `@CLAUDE-auth.md`
+- Faster context loading (only relevant specs)
+- Easier maintenance (edit one domain without affecting others)
+- Better team collaboration (ownership per spec file)
+
+**Source**: Addy Osmani, ["How to write a good spec for AI agents"](https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/) (Jan 2026)
+
+---
+
+## Operational Boundaries
+
+**Pattern**: Define explicit boundaries for what AI agents should do automatically, ask about, or never touch.
+
+### The Three-Tier System
+
+Traditional specs use binary constraints (MUST/MUST NOT), but operational work requires three levels:
+
+| Tier | Meaning | Claude Code Mapping |
+|------|---------|---------------------|
+| **Always** | Execute automatically without asking | Auto-accept mode |
+| **Ask First** | Get user confirmation before proceeding | Default mode |
+| **Never** | Block or require Plan Mode | Plan mode / Hook blocking |
+
+### Operational Boundaries Template
+
+```markdown
+## Boundaries
+
+### Always (Auto-accept)
+- Run tests after code changes
+- Format code with Prettier
+- Update imports when moving files
+- Fix linting errors
+- Add type annotations for untyped code
+
+### Ask First (Confirm)
+- Modify database schemas
+- Add new dependencies
+- Change API contracts
+- Refactor >50 lines of code
+- Update configuration files
+
+### Never (Block)
+- Push to production branch
+- Commit secrets or API keys
+- Delete data without backup
+- Modify CI/CD workflows without review
+- Bypass security checks
+```
+
+### Mapping to Claude Code Permissions
+
+**Always → Auto-accept Mode** (Shift+Tab):
+```json
+{
+  "allowedPrompts": {
+    "Bash": [
+      "run tests",
+      "format code",
+      "check types"
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Ask First → Default Mode**:
+- Standard behavior, prompts for every action
+- Use for actions with moderate risk/impact
+
+**Never → Plan Mode + Hooks**:
+```bash
+# .claude/hooks/pre-tool-use.sh
+#!/bin/bash
+if [[ "$TOOL_USE_TOOL_NAME" == "Bash" ]] && [[ "$TOOL_USE_INPUT" =~ "git push origin main" ]]; then
+  echo "ERROR: Direct push to main blocked. Use feature branches."
+  exit 2  # Block the action
+fi
+```
+
+### Decision Framework
+
+Ask yourself for each action:
+1. **Can it cause data loss?** → Ask First or Never
+2. **Is it reversible with git?** → Maybe Always
+3. **Does it affect other developers?** → Ask First
+4. **Is it a security risk?** → Never
+5. **Is it part of the standard workflow?** → Always
+
+### Example: API Development
+
+```markdown
+### Always
+- Run unit tests (npm test)
+- Validate request schemas
+- Generate API documentation
+- Check response formats
+
+### Ask First
+- Add new API endpoints
+- Change existing endpoint signatures
+- Modify authentication requirements
+- Update rate limiting rules
+
+### Never
+- Expose internal endpoints publicly
+- Log sensitive user data
+- Disable authentication checks
+- Remove rate limiting
+```
+
+### Maintenance
+
+Review boundaries quarterly:
+- **Promote**: Actions that never caused issues (Ask First → Always)
+- **Demote**: Actions that caused problems (Always → Ask First)
+- **Block**: Repeated mistakes (Ask First → Never)
+
+**Source**: Addy Osmani, ["How to write a good spec for AI agents"](https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/) (Jan 2026)
+
+---
+
+## Command Spec Template
+
+**Pattern**: Document executable commands with expected outputs and error handling.
+
+### Why Command Specs Matter
+
+Most specs focus on **features** ("build authentication"), but **commands** ("how to test authentication") are equally critical for AI agents.
+
+### Template Structure
+
+```markdown
+## Commands
+
+### [Command Category]
+
+**Purpose**: [What this command accomplishes]
+
+#### Command: `[actual command]`
+**When**: [Trigger condition]
+**Expected Output**: [What success looks like]
+**Error Handling**: [What to do on failure]
+**Flags**: [Important options]
+
+---
+```
+
+### Example: Testing Commands
+
+```markdown
+## Commands
+
+### Testing
+
+#### Command: `pnpm test`
+**When**: Before every commit, after code changes
+**Expected Output**:
+- All tests pass (exit code 0)
+- Coverage ≥80% (lines, branches, functions)
+- No console warnings
+**Error Handling**:
+- If tests fail → Fix tests, don't skip
+- If coverage drops → Add tests for uncovered code
+- If warnings appear → Investigate before committing
+**Flags**:
+- `--coverage`: Generate coverage report
+- `--watch`: Run in watch mode for development
+- `--silent`: Suppress console output
+
+#### Command: `pnpm test:e2e`
+**When**: Before merging to main, in CI pipeline
+**Expected Output**:
+- All E2E scenarios pass
+- Screenshots captured for failures
+- Test duration <5 minutes
+**Error Handling**:
+- If flaky → Investigate race conditions, don't retry blindly
+- If timeout → Check network mocks, async handling
+- If screenshots differ → Review UI changes deliberately
+**Flags**:
+- `--headed`: Run with visible browser (debugging)
+- `--project chromium`: Test specific browser
+```
+
+### Example: Build & Deployment
+
+```markdown
+## Commands
+
+### Build
+
+#### Command: `pnpm build`
+**When**: Before deployment, in CI pipeline
+**Expected Output**:
+- Build succeeds (exit code 0)
+- Output in `dist/` directory
+- No TypeScript errors
+- Bundle size <500KB (main chunk)
+**Error Handling**:
+- If TypeScript errors → Fix types, don't use `@ts-ignore`
+- If bundle too large → Analyze with `pnpm analyze`, code-split
+- If missing assets → Check public/ directory, update paths
+**Flags**:
+- `--mode production`: Production optimizations
+- `--analyze`: Generate bundle size report
+
+### Deployment
+
+#### Command: `pnpm deploy:staging`
+**When**: After PR approval, before production
+**Expected Output**:
+- Deployment succeeds
+- Health check returns 200 OK
+- Staging URL: https://staging.example.com
+**Error Handling**:
+- If health check fails → Rollback automatically
+- If database migration fails → Don't proceed, investigate
+- If environment vars missing → Check .env.staging, update secrets
+**Never**: Run `pnpm deploy:production` manually — use CI/CD only
+```
+
+### Example: Database Commands
+
+```markdown
+## Commands
+
+### Database
+
+#### Command: `pnpm db:migrate`
+**When**: After pulling schema changes, before development
+**Expected Output**:
+- Migrations applied successfully
+- Database schema matches models
+- Seed data loaded (development only)
+**Error Handling**:
+- If migration fails → Check database connection, review SQL
+- If conflicts detected → Resolve migrations, don't force
+**Never**: Run migrations in production manually — CI/CD only
+
+#### Command: `pnpm db:reset`
+**When**: Development only, never in staging/production
+**Expected Output**:
+- Database dropped and recreated
+- All migrations applied
+- Seed data loaded
+**Error Handling**:
+- If production check fails → Abort immediately, verify environment
+**Safety**: Requires `NODE_ENV=development` check
+```
+
+### Integration with CLAUDE.md
+
+Reference command specs in your main CLAUDE.md:
+
+```markdown
+## Commands
+- Build: `pnpm build` (see spec for error handling)
+- Test: `pnpm test` (must pass before commit)
+- Deploy: See CLAUDE-deployment.md for full procedures
+```
+
+**Source**: Addy Osmani, ["How to write a good spec for AI agents"](https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/) (Jan 2026)
+
+---
+
+## Anti-Pattern: Monolithic CLAUDE.md
+
+### The Problem
+
+**Symptom**: Your CLAUDE.md has grown to 300+ lines, mixing feature specs, API contracts, testing requirements, deployment procedures, and team conventions.
+
+**Impact**:
+- **Context inefficiency**: Claude loads entire 300 lines for every request, even for simple tasks
+- **Slow response time**: Large context = slower processing
+- **Reduced accuracy**: Important details get lost in noise
+- **Maintenance overhead**: Updating one section requires navigating unrelated content
+- **Team friction**: Multiple developers editing same file = merge conflicts
+
+### Real-World Example
+
+**Before** (monolithic):
+```markdown
+# CLAUDE.md (387 lines)
+
+## Tech Stack
+[20 lines]
+
+## Authentication
+[45 lines of auth spec]
+
+## API Endpoints
+[67 lines of API contracts]
+
+## Database Schema
+[52 lines of schema rules]
+
+## Testing
+[38 lines of test requirements]
+
+## Deployment
+[41 lines of deployment procedures]
+
+## Security Rules
+[55 lines of security requirements]
+
+## Team Conventions
+[33 lines of coding standards]
+
+## Git Workflow
+[28 lines of branching rules]
+
+## Troubleshooting
+[8 lines of common issues]
+```
+
+**Problem**: Claude loads all 387 lines even when user asks: "Add a new API endpoint for user profile"
+
+**After** (modular):
+```
+CLAUDE.md (82 lines)          # Core context: tech stack, commands, rules
+CLAUDE-auth.md (45 lines)     # Authentication spec only
+CLAUDE-api.md (67 lines)      # API contracts only
+CLAUDE-database.md (52 lines) # Database schema only
+CLAUDE-testing.md (38 lines)  # Test requirements only
+CLAUDE-deploy.md (41 lines)   # Deployment procedures only
+CLAUDE-security.md (55 lines) # Security requirements only
+```
+
+**Benefit**: Claude loads CLAUDE.md (82 lines) + CLAUDE-api.md (67 lines) = 149 lines (61% reduction)
+
+### Split Strategy
+
+**Step 1: Identify Domains**
+
+Look for natural boundaries in your spec:
+- Do these sections serve different purposes?
+- Would different team members own different sections?
+- Are some sections referenced more frequently than others?
+
+**Step 2: Extract to Focused Files**
+
+Move domain-specific content to dedicated files:
+
+```bash
+# Keep in CLAUDE.md (always loaded)
+- Tech stack (unchanging baseline)
+- Daily commands (frequent reference)
+- Universal rules (apply to all work)
+
+# Extract to domain files (load on demand)
+- Feature specs → CLAUDE-[feature].md
+- API contracts → CLAUDE-api.md
+- Testing → CLAUDE-testing.md
+- Deployment → CLAUDE-deploy.md
+```
+
+**Step 3: Create Index in Main CLAUDE.md**
+
+```markdown
+# Project: [NAME]
+
+## Tech Stack
+[Core technologies]
+
+## Commands
+[Daily commands]
+
+## Rules
+[Universal rules]
+
+## Detailed Specifications
+Reference these files for domain-specific requirements:
+- @CLAUDE-auth.md — Authentication & authorization
+- @CLAUDE-api.md — API endpoint contracts
+- @CLAUDE-database.md — Schema and migrations
+- @CLAUDE-testing.md — Test requirements
+- @CLAUDE-deploy.md — Deployment procedures
+- @CLAUDE-security.md — Security requirements
+```
+
+**Step 4: Reference When Needed**
+
+Claude can reference specific files:
+```
+User: "Add a new API endpoint for user settings"
+Claude: Reads CLAUDE.md + @CLAUDE-api.md (relevant context only)
+```
+
+### Maintenance Rules
+
+1. **Keep CLAUDE.md <100 lines** (core context only)
+2. **Domain files <150 lines each** (if bigger, split further)
+3. **Review quarterly**: Merge rarely-used files, split frequently-updated sections
+4. **Use @file references**: Explicitly load what you need
+
+### Migration Checklist
+
+- [ ] Identify domains in current CLAUDE.md (>200 lines?)
+- [ ] Create domain-specific files (CLAUDE-[domain].md)
+- [ ] Move content to focused files
+- [ ] Update main CLAUDE.md with index/references
+- [ ] Test: Ask Claude to perform domain-specific task
+- [ ] Verify: Check context usage with `/status`
+- [ ] Document: Update team on new structure
+
+**Source**: Addy Osmani, ["How to write a good spec for AI agents"](https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/) (Jan 2026)
+
+---
+
 ## See Also

 - [../methodologies.md](../methodologies.md) — SDD and other methodologies
--- a/machine-readable/reference.yaml
+++ b/machine-readable/reference.yaml
@ -119,6 +119,23 @@ deep_dive:
  sandbox_anti_patterns: "guide/sandbox-isolation.md:372"
  sandbox_comparison_matrix: "guide/sandbox-isolation.md:306"
  sandbox_score: "4/5"
+  # Third-Party Tools (guide/third-party-tools.md) - Added 2026-02-01
+  third_party_tools_guide: "guide/third-party-tools.md"
+  third_party_tools_cost_tracking: "guide/third-party-tools.md:42"
+  third_party_tools_session_mgmt: "guide/third-party-tools.md:105"
+  third_party_tools_config_mgmt: "guide/third-party-tools.md:132"
+  third_party_tools_alternative_uis: "guide/third-party-tools.md:170"
+  third_party_tools_known_gaps: "guide/third-party-tools.md:259"
+  third_party_tools_recommendations: "guide/third-party-tools.md:274"
+  third_party_ccusage: "https://www.npmjs.com/package/ccusage"
+  third_party_ccusage_site: "https://ccusage.com"
+  third_party_ccburn: "https://github.com/JuanjoFuchs/ccburn"
+  third_party_claude_code_viewer: "https://www.npmjs.com/package/@kimuson/claude-code-viewer"
+  third_party_claude_code_config: "https://github.com/joeyism/claude-code-config"
+  third_party_aiblueprint: "https://github.com/Melvynx/aiblueprint"
+  third_party_claude_chic: "https://pypi.org/project/claudechic/"
+  third_party_toad: "https://github.com/batrachianai/toad"
+  third_party_conductor: "https://docs.conductor.build"
  # Visual Reference (ASCII diagrams)
  visual_reference: "guide/visual-reference.md"
  # Architecture internals (guide/architecture.md)
@ -456,6 +473,15 @@ deep_dive:
  smart_hook_dispatching: 6863
  # Workflows
  skeleton_projects_workflow: "guide/workflows/skeleton-projects.md"
+  # Spec-First Development (Addy Osmani, Jan 2026)
+  spec_first_workflow: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md"
+  spec_modular_design: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:322"
+  spec_operational_boundaries: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:372"
+  spec_command_template: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:432"
+  spec_anti_monolithic: "guide/workflows/spec-first.md:472"
+  spec_osmani_source: "https://addyosmani.com/blog/good-spec/"
+  spec_osmani_evaluation: "docs/resource-evaluations/addy-osmani-good-spec.md"
+  spec_osmani_score: "4/5"
  commands_table: 10213
  shortcuts_table: 10246
  troubleshooting: 10372