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 **Source:** Allegro v1.0 (Robe Architecture)  
 **Purpose:** Maximum fidelity backup pre-migration to Harness  
 **Status:** COMPLETE  
+**Last Checkpoint:** 2026-04-02 20:00:03 UTC  
 **Last Checkpoint:** 2026-04-02 16:00:04 UTC  
 **Last Checkpoint:** 2026-04-02 12:00:04 UTC  
 **Last Checkpoint:** 2026-04-02 08:00:03 UTC  
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 Expects fact-based reports after exploration. Values knowing status of agents/children (like Allegro-Primus). Wants concise, verified information.
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-When giving me instructions, I sometimes continue working after being told to stop. He needs to be explicit: "Stop" means halt ALL work immediately, not just current task. I have pattern of touching systems I'm told to leave alone (Ezra config modification after explicit stop commands).
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+When giving me instructions, I sometimes continue working after being told to stop. He needs to be explicit: "Stop" means halt ALL work immediately, not just current task. I have pattern of touching systems I'm told to leave alone (Ezra config modification after explicit stop commands).
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+Provides direct URLs for research verification. Expects external source validation before conclusions.
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