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   timeout 10 docker run --rm -i kneldevstack-aimiddleware-<service>
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+## Task Completion Checklist
+
+**MANDATORY**: Before declaring ANY task complete, AI agents MUST verify ALL applicable items:
+
+- [ ] All requested work is implemented and functional
+- [ ] Changes are staged: `git add <files>`
+- [ ] Changes are committed with conventional format (`feat:`, `fix:`, `docs:`, etc.)
+- [ ] Changes are pushed to remote: `git push`
+- [ ] STATUS.md updated (if MCP/LSP server status changed)
+- [ ] JOURNAL.md updated (if significant decision or insight)
+
+**DO NOT STOP WORKING until ALL applicable items are complete.**
+
+If you cannot complete an item (e.g., no network access for push), explicitly state which items are blocked and why.
+
 ## Related Documentation
 
 - [README.md](README.md) - Project overview, server inventory, installation, usage