---
id: 9113
title: 'docs: Add Visual Verification Protocol to AGENTS_STARTUP.md'
state: CLOSED
labels:
  - documentation
  - ai
assignees:
  - tobiu
createdAt: '2026-02-12T13:32:50Z'
updatedAt: '2026-02-12T13:34:22Z'
githubUrl: 'https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/9113'
author: tobiu
commentsCount: 1
parentIssue: null
subIssues: []
subIssuesCompleted: 0
subIssuesTotal: 0
blockedBy: []
blocking: []
closedAt: '2026-02-12T13:34:22Z'
---
# docs: Add Visual Verification Protocol to AGENTS_STARTUP.md

Codify the 'Visual Verification Protocol' for UI/Layout tasks in `AGENTS_STARTUP.md` to prevent 'shotgun debugging' and ensure agents use Neural Link tools before guessing CSS fixes.

## Timeline

- 2026-02-12T13:32:51Z @tobiu added the `documentation` label
- 2026-02-12T13:32:51Z @tobiu added the `ai` label
- 2026-02-12T13:33:18Z @tobiu referenced in commit `32e32da` - "docs: Add Visual Verification Protocol to AGENTS_STARTUP.md (#9113)"
### @tobiu - 2026-02-12T13:34:02Z

**Input from Gemini 3 Pro:**

> ✦ Updated `AGENTS_STARTUP.md` with **Section 8: The Visual Verification Protocol (UI/Layout Tasks)**.
> This mandates the use of Neural Link inspection tools before attempting CSS/Layout fixes, preventing the "shotgun debugging" pattern observed in session `df89c420`.

- 2026-02-12T13:34:09Z @tobiu assigned to @tobiu
- 2026-02-12T13:34:22Z @tobiu closed this issue

