AI Coding Agent Framework: Senior Engineer Edition
The Problem:
Stop receiving unwanted README files. AI coding agents, while powerful, often treat users like junior developers who require extensive hand-holding. They generate excessive documentation, create unnecessary files, and over-explain concepts that users already comprehend. This framework addresses these issues.
Developed by a Senior AppSec Engineer transitioning to AI Engineering, these custom instructions transform any AI coding agent into a production-focused partner.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Deep Thinking: Users can think deeply before taking action, eliminating the need to jump straight into coding.
✅ Surgical Precision Edits: Changes are made only when necessary, ensuring that only the required modifications are applied.
✅ Zero Unsolicited Documentation: Users are spared from the overwhelming amount of README files and inline comment bloat.
✅ Security-First Mindset: The framework prioritizes security by flagging potential authentication issues, prompt injection risks, and data exposure.
✅ ADHD-Optimized Communication: Users receive concise, structured, and scannable responses, catering to individuals with ADHD.
✅ Branch Safety Protocols: The framework prevents commits to the main or master branches, ensuring the safety of the codebase.
✅ Sequential Task Breakdown: Complex problems are broken down into atomic, validated steps, making them easier to manage and solve.
💡 What You Get
1. Cognitive Protocol Stack: This includes a mandatory initiation sequence of five steps, Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning templates, and sequential thinking integration for tackling complex problems.
2. Strong Prohibitions (NEVER Rules): These are 13 critical safeguards designed to prevent common AI coding mistakes. They encompass documentation hygiene rules, tool safety protocols, and branch and commit protections.
3. Task Execution Pipeline: This 4-phase workflow (Analysis → Planning → Implementation → Validation) is driven by checkpoints and ensures explicit state tracking.
4. Code Augmentation Principles: This minimal intervention philosophy, zero-documentation default, and surgical precision editing guidelines aim to streamline the code development process.
5. Communication Protocol: This protocol emphasizes a senior engineer tone, ADHD-optimized response structure, and production-grade mindset templates to facilitate effective communication.
6. Security & Safety Framework: This 6-point security checklist, branch safety automation, and risk identification protocols provide comprehensive security measures.
🚀 After Implementing This Framework:
- Unsolicited documentation is eliminated.
 - Only surgical code changes are made.
 - Your architecture patterns are preserved.
 - Auto-created feature branches are used.
 - A single recommended path is provided unless asked.
 - Professional, concise communication is maintained.
 - Minimal formatting is used to maximize clarity.