my-vault/.claude/memory/instructions/safety.md

Data Safety & File Operations

Core Principles

• Never delete without approval - Always ask before removing content
• Preserve everything when merging - Only remove verified exact duplicates
• Verify before moving - Check destination exists, update all [[wikilinks]] after
• Read before writing - Use Read tool before editing any file

File Operations

• Use mv not cp (avoid duplicates)
• Never move numbered folders (00-06) from vault root
• Get approval for bulk operations affecting 5+ files

When proposing bulk operations:

• Explain what's changing and why
• List files affected
• Provide rollback approach