# Central Documentation Rules

## Rule #1: Read Central Docs First

**BEFORE making any changes or starting work, ALWAYS:**

1. **Read the Central Documentation README:**
   - Location: `D:\Dev\repos\mcp-central-docs\README.md`
   - This shows all important documentation "branches" (folder trees)
   - Navigate from there to find specific information

2. **Follow Documentation Branches:**
   - Central docs are organized by topic (Anthropic ecosystem, Google ecosystem, patterns, projects, etc.)
   - Each branch has its own README explaining what's inside
   - Use the branch structure to find relevant docs

3. **Check for Existing Patterns:**
   - Look in `docs/patterns/` for design patterns
   - Check `templates/` for reusable templates
   - Review `docs/projects/` for similar project examples

4. **Avoid Duplication:**
   - Search existing docs before creating new ones
   - Update existing docs rather than creating duplicates
   - Reference central docs instead of copying content

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## Documentation Branches (from Central README)

### Core Standards
- `STANDARDS.md` - Documentation quality standards
- `STRUCTURE.md` - Directory layout guide
- `CONTRIBUTING.md` - How to contribute

### Anthropic Ecosystem (`docs/anthropic-ecosystem/`)
- MCP Protocol, FastMCP, MCPB, Claude Desktop, Glama

### Google Ecosystem (`docs/google-ecosystem/`)
- Gemini 3, Antigravity IDE, Nano Banana Pro, DeepMind, TPU infrastructure

### Patterns (`docs/patterns/`)
- Design patterns for MCP servers and development

### Projects (`docs/projects/`)
- myai, veogen, mywienerlinien, autohotkey

### Monitoring (`monitoring/`)
- Prometheus/Grafana/Loki stack

### Templates (`templates/`)
- Reusable templates and scripts

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## Quick Reference

**Central Docs Location:** `D:\Dev\repos\mcp-central-docs\`

**Start Here:** `D:\Dev\repos\mcp-central-docs\README.md`

**When in doubt:** Read the central README and navigate from there.

