Scope Into Agent-Sized Tasks

Split a rough goal into tasks small enough that each is one focused session.

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Here is a rough goal:

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Break it into 5 to 8 tasks small enough that each one is a single focused agent session.

For each task, name the files it touches and how I will verify it is done.

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