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 ## Networking & External Access
 - All networked actions (git clones, docker pulls, downloads) must happen from within the packaging container.
-- Do not attempt host-level network configuration or host-level package installation.
+- Host-level curl allowance: You MAY use `curl` on the host strictly for quick connectivity checks (e.g., verifying a URL or endpoint is reachable). Do not install any additional host packages beyond `docker`, `git` (and optionally `tea`).
+- Do not attempt other host-level network configuration or host-level package installation.
 
 ## Commit Messages
 - Use conventional, concise messages:
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 ## When in Doubt
 - Ask for maintainer guidance before introducing new tools, dependencies, or changing global structure.
 - Default to safer, smaller changes and explicit approval before pushing.
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