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 bun install
 bun run check
 ```
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+## Conventions
+
+- Read `README.md` before changing public behavior.
+- Keep changes focused; update docs and tests alongside code changes.
+- Run `bun run check` (typecheck, lint, format, tests) before declaring work complete.