{
  "schemaVersion": "1.0",
  "slug": "context-engineering-intro",
  "title": "Context Engineering Intro",
  "kind": "rule",
  "summary": "Practical context-engineering examples and templates for agentic coding.",
  "sourceUrl": "https://github.com/coleam00/context-engineering-intro",
  "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 structured context files and task framing patterns and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.",
    "whenToUse": [
      "You need structured context files and task framing patterns.",
      "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": "coleam00",
    "name": "context-engineering-intro",
    "stars": 13493,
    "defaultBranch": "main"
  },
  "lifecycle": {
    "githubUpdatedAt": "2026-06-26T19:04:21Z",
    "githubPushedAt": "2026-03-16T12:13:59Z",
    "lastVerifiedAt": "2026-06-27T00:00:00.000Z"
  }
}