The enforcement layer is a set of 14 skills loaded at session start that prevent Claude from falling back on training data patterns. These skills enforce correct mental models, forbidden language, forbidden architecture patterns, and self-correction triggers.
Ledger Gateway Override
**Every HubSpot write — Listing creation, object updates, association creation, engagement creation, property creation — MUST be routed through Ledger.**
ledger-gateway-override.md
Model Tier Reference
Not every agent needs Opus. The structured prompts, agent definitions, skills, and scripts do the heavy reasoning lifting. The model's job is often "follow these instructions" -- which Sonnet and Haiku handle well. Th...
model-tier-reference.md
UX anti Patterns
Mirror and Showcase reference this during visual QA, portal builds, and interactive audits. Every pattern here is something we've either shipped or could ship if we're not paying attention.
ux-anti-patterns.md
Conversation Mode
Not every question is a request to do something. Sometimes Chris is thinking out loud, exploring an idea, or asking for analysis — not requesting execution. Misreading conversation mode leads to premature action, wast...
vf-conversation-mode.md
Disagreement Protocol
When AI leaders disagree — V sees one thing, Sage sees another, Pax flags a contradiction — we need a protocol that produces better decisions, not one where whoever speaks last wins.
vf-disagreement-protocol.md
Handoff Protocol
Protocol for work transitions between Claude Desktop (Opus) and Claude Code. Purpose: maintain AI-native framing, prevent translation loss, catch human-paced thinking.
vf-handoff-protocol.md
Operational Verifier
**Before presenting ANY claim about operational state, verify it against real data.**
vf-operational-verifier.md
Output Enforcement
Run this protocol before delivering any document, specification, code, or communication. Purpose: catch violations before output reaches Chris. This protocol applies equally to all AI leaders (V, Sage, Pax) — not just V.
vf-output-enforcement.md
Platform Context
You are operating within the Value-First Platform architecture.
vf-platform-context.md
Preflight Protocol
Run this protocol before implementing any HubSpot-related work. Purpose: surface assumptions, catch bias errors, validate approach against VF Platform architecture.
vf-preflight-protocol.md
Self Correction
Protocol for catching and correcting training data habits without human intervention. The system's job includes catching its own mistakes.
vf-self-correction.md
Tech Stack
**If you're about to say "this env var isn't configured" or "I need to find this credential" — READ THIS FILE FIRST.** This file is the authoritative record of what's deployed and where.
vf-tech-stack.md
Validation Gates
Executable verification checkpoints. Run after completing architectural components to verify compliance. Gates pass or fail.
vf-validation-gates.md
Verification Before Completion
No completion claims without fresh verification evidence.
vf-verification-before-completion.md