Explicit Boundary Enforcement
Every task has defined scope. Helpful additions outside that scope count as violations.
The Problem It Solves
Scope Creep: AI does more than asked. One-line fixes become massive refactors. Simple changes touch 47 files. Unrequested improvements create unrequested risk.
How It Works
CleanAim® implements explicit scope boundaries through 515 'Do NOT' rules. These aren't suggestions—they're constraints verified by automated systems. Touch a forbidden file? The change gets rejected.
Every work package defines its scope explicitly: which files can be modified, which patterns are allowed, which areas are off-limits. The AI operates within a sandbox, not an open codebase.
1,350 exit gate references ensure tasks stay focused. Each work package has specific completion criteria. 'Helpful' additions outside that scope don't count as progress—they count as violations.
Key Components
Work Package Boundaries
Each task explicitly defines which files and directories are in scope. Everything else is off-limits.
515 'Do NOT' Rules
Explicit prohibitions verified automatically. No touching shared configs, no refactoring outside scope, no 'helpful' cleanups.
Exit Gate Verification
1,350 references define exactly what completion looks like. Extra work outside scope doesn't count.
Scope Violation Detection
Automated comparison of changed files vs. allowed files. Violations caught at commit time.
The Evidence
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