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re-create

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Completely delete and rewrite a file or module from scratch when structural rot makes patching impossible.

When to use

• Use when a file, module, or component needs to be completely deleted and rewritten from scratch
• Use when structural rot is so deep that individual fixes would only make it worse
• Use when accumulated technical debt makes the code unmaintainable
• Use when the target is fundamentally broken and beyond saving
• **DO NOT** use for partial refactors, single-function fixes, or targeted edits

When not to use

• The AI must explicitly justify the rewrite and receive user confirmation before deleting anything.
• The rebuild scope must exactly match what was declared (no bonus features or extra cleanup).
• Does not apply to partial refactoring, single-function fixes, or targeted bug fixes.
• It requires identifying the full blast radius upfront to avoid silently breaking dependencies.

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