# 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.
