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Clancy.md

The AI Coding Framework for Solo Developers

One core file. Zero dependencies. Immediate improvement. Transform how AI agents work with your code.

# Add to any project in one command
curl -o CLANCY.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scainet-enterprise/clancy/main/CLANCY.md

1

Core File

10

Rules

15+

Prompts

MIT

License

THE PROBLEM

AI Agents Fail in Predictable Ways

Clancy prevents the most common AI coding failures before they happen.

Removes features while "fixing" bugs

The Hippocratic Rule prevents removal without explicit permission

Claims "it works" without testing

The Missouri Rule requires verification evidence

Uses workarounds that hide root causes

The House Rule forces proper diagnosis first

Changes break related features

Mandatory checklists catch regressions

Handoffs lose critical context

Structured handover patterns preserve knowledge

Uses deprecated or non-existent libraries

The Reagan Rule validates technology choices

QUICK START

5 Minutes to Better AI Coding

1

Add to Project

Download CLANCY.md to your project root. One file, zero config, zero dependencies.

curl -o CLANCY.md https://...
2

Load Framework

Start your AI session by having the agent read the framework first.

"Read CLANCY.md before we begin"
3

Use the Prompts

Simple phrases that activate specific framework behaviors and protections.

"What could break if we do this?"
CLANCY PROMPTS

Simple Phrases, Powerful Results

Natural language commands that unlock framework behaviors

SESSION"Read CLANCY.md first"
Load framework into context
DEBUG"It worked before"
Force root cause analysis
SAFETY"What could break?"
Trigger impact analysis before changes
DEBUG"Debug first, fix second"
Prevent premature solutions
QUALITY"Show me proof"
Require verification evidence
SESSION"Handover"
Create session summary for next agent
See all prompts in CLANCY_PROMPTS.md
THE FULL STACK

Clancy → Chazwazza → Forge

Clancy is the foundation of our AI Infrastructure Stack. Ready for the next level? Chazwazza adds enterprise governance, and Forge embeds it all in a purpose-built IDE.

  • Chazwazza: CLI + modules for teams
  • HUMAN Protocol: semantic command layer
  • Cross-repo governance & sync
  • SCAINET Forge: agent-first IDE (coming Q3)
  • MDC metadata format for AI agents
Enterprise CLI
# Install enterprise framework
npx agent-excellence init

# Validate compliance
npx ae validate

# Sync with latest core
npx ae sync

# Report to dashboard
npx ae report

Start Building Better Today

One file. Zero dependencies. Immediate improvement.

Clancy.md is open source under MIT License • Extracted from the Agent Excellence Framework • Built by SCAINET