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+name: No New Standard Jobs
+trigger: src/deepwork/standard_jobs/*/job.yml
+safety:
+  - src/deepwork/standard_jobs/deepwork_jobs/**/*
+  - src/deepwork/standard_jobs/deepwork_rules/**/*
+compare_to: prompt
+---
+A new folder is being created in `src/deepwork/standard_jobs/`.
+
+**STOP: Standard jobs should rarely be created.**
+
+Standard jobs are installed globally via `deepwork install` and ship with the tool itself. Most jobs should be:
+
+1. **Repository jobs** (`/.deepwork/jobs/`) - Specific to this repository, committed with the codebase
+2. **Library jobs** - Reusable jobs shared across projects via a library mechanism
+
+Only create a standard job if the user has **explicitly and clearly stated** that:
+- This should be a standard job that ships with deepwork itself
+- This is intended for global installation across all projects
+- They understand the difference between standard, repository, and library jobs
+
+If the user did not explicitly request a standard job, ask them to clarify whether they want:
+- A **repository job** (most common) - stored in `.deepwork/jobs/` for this repo only
+- A **library job** - reusable across projects
+- A **standard job** - only for core deepwork functionality
+
+Please confirm the user's intent before proceeding.