ki-story/AGENTS.md

Agent Guidelines: Ki-Story Project

This document provides critical instructions for AI agents operating within this project to ensure consistency in style, technical accuracy, and narrative quality.

1. Narrative Style & Prose

Whenever generating or editing story scenes, the prose skill MUST be activated and applied.

• Goal: Grounded, emotionally resonant narrative that focuses on sensory details and natural interactions.
• Avoid: Abstract adjectives, psychological distance, and "corporate/case study" tones.
• Focus: Show, don't tell. Use physical reactions and immediate internal sensations instead of clinical psychological analysis.

2. Technical File Operations

To prevent tool failures and file system inconsistencies, always double-check the file paths used in tool calls.

• Ensure the path is absolute or correctly relative to the current working directory.
• Pay close attention to the path property in write, edit, and read calls.

3. Pacing and Scene Length

Scenes should not be treated as mere plot transitions. They must be allowed to breathe.

• Length Reference: A new scene should be about 1500 words in length at minimum.
• Guideline: New scenes should be comprehensive and detailed. If in doubt, err on the side of longer, more descriptive scenes rather than shorter, summarized ones.
• Detailing: Elaborate on quiet moments, internal reflections, and sensory grounding to create an immersive experience.