github-source-of-truth

name	github-source-of-truth
description	Mandates checking GitHub before claiming any project or feature doesn't exist. GitHub is authoritative over local folder state.

GitHub is Source of Truth

Mandatory Check Before Any "Not Implemented" Claim

BEFORE claiming any project, feature, or work doesn't exist:

1. Check GitHub FIRST

   • GitHub user: bermingham85
   • Search repos with user filter
   • Check recent commits
   • Check issues/PRs for context

2. Sync Local Folders

   • If GitHub has content but local is empty/outdated: git pull or git clone
   • Local folders may be stale - GitHub is authoritative

3. Check Related Repos

   • Projects may be split across multiple repos

Anti-Pattern (FORBIDDEN)

• "This project is empty" without checking GitHub
• "Nothing has been implemented" without verifying remote
• Assuming local folder state = actual project state

When Local ≠ GitHub

• Always trust GitHub over local
• Sync before making any claims about project status