{
  "schemaVersion": "1.0",
  "slug": "agent-rules-books",
  "title": "Agent Rules Books",
  "kind": "rule",
  "summary": "AGENTS.md-style rules inspired by software engineering books and patterns.",
  "sourceUrl": "https://github.com/ciembor/agent-rules-books",
  "agentAccess": "approved",
  "license": {
    "spdx": "MIT",
    "allowsClosedSourceUse": true,
    "requiresNotice": true,
    "noLicenseFee": true
  },
  "install": {
    "steps": [
      "Review the rule scope.",
      "Copy the selected rules into the target agent config.",
      "Run one task that should obey the rule and one that should be blocked."
    ]
  },
  "outputs": [
    "agent rule",
    "policy note",
    "configuration snippet"
  ],
  "usage": {
    "whyUse": "Use it when a project needs ready-made coding-agent rulebooks for project conventions and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.",
    "whenToUse": [
      "You need ready-made coding-agent rulebooks for project conventions.",
      "The upstream README and license fit the target project.",
      "You can test the integration on non-production data first."
    ],
    "whenNotToUse": [
      "The rule conflicts with project instructions.",
      "The repository cannot show how the rule is maintained."
    ],
    "safetyNotes": [
      "Keep required license notices when redistributing copied source or bundled code.",
      "Prefer narrower rules over broad global mandates.",
      "Document any local override path."
    ]
  },
  "repository": {
    "owner": "ciembor",
    "name": "agent-rules-books",
    "stars": 1983,
    "defaultBranch": "main"
  },
  "lifecycle": {
    "githubUpdatedAt": "2026-06-27T03:55:58Z",
    "githubPushedAt": "2026-05-22T11:00:37Z",
    "lastVerifiedAt": "2026-06-27T00:00:00.000Z"
  }
}