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 - **Branch + merge workflow:** Do work on a feature branch (`git switch -c feature/<descriptive-slug>`). Keep branches rebased onto `main` (avoid merge commits). When finished: `git rebase main`, then fast-forward merge back to main: `git switch main && git merge --ff-only feature/<slug>`, then delete the merged feature branch: `git branch -d feature/<slug>`.
 - **Update state.json:** After every feature implementation, modification, or significant change, update `docs/plans/state.json` accordingly — add new phases/entries, update test counts, adjust the `overall_progress` section, and update the `feature_gap_scorecard` if the gap analysis is affected. Commit state.json alongside the feature change, not as a separate afterthought.
 - **Keep docs + diagrams current:** When behavior, config keys, APIs, or architecture changes, update the relevant docs in the same change (README + `docs/`). If the change affects a documented flow, also update the corresponding Mermaid diagrams (e.g. `docs/architecture/AGENT_DIAGRAM.md`, `docs/api/PROTOCOL.md`) so they stay source-of-truth.
-- **Track OpenClaw evolution:** Regularly review OpenClaw updates (repo + docs + ecosystem) to identify high-value assistant patterns and candidate features for Flynn. Capture actionable findings in `docs/plans/` and reflect prioritized gaps in `docs/plans/state.json`.
+- **Track OpenClaw evolution:** Review OpenClaw updates (repo + docs + ecosystem) on a regular cadence (at least monthly, and before major Flynn planning cycles) to identify high-value assistant patterns and candidate features for Flynn. Capture actionable findings in `docs/plans/` and reflect prioritized gaps in `docs/plans/state.json`.
 
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