Technical Topic
AGENTS.md Enterprise Checklist
A public explanation of how AGENTS.md files can document repository operating rules, tool boundaries, validation commands, and contributor expectations.
Why AGENTS.md matters
Enterprise repositories need a visible operating contract. AGENTS.md gives human and AI contributors a local source of truth for boundaries, validation, proof, and escalation.
Checklist
- State what agents may and may not change.
- Define required checks before claiming readiness.
- List secret-handling rules.
- Show runtime isolation expectations.
- Record proof requirements for meaningful changes.