sync: auto-sync from GURU-BEAST-ROG at 2026-06-02 10:44:23

Author: Mike Swanson
Machine: GURU-BEAST-ROG
Timestamp: 2026-06-02 10:44:23

.claude/memory/MEMORY.md

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 - [Paste-safe command formatting (Howard)](feedback_command_formatting.md) — Two clauses, one root cause: (a) multi-line scripts not semicolon one-liners (wrap breaks paste), (b) all code at column 0 inside fences (indentation breaks PowerShell paste).
 - [Autonomous infra/build setup](feedback_autonomous_infra_setup.md) — During infra/build/CI/dev setup, just install prerequisites and push through routine steps; reserve check-ins for genuine decisions (forks, destructive/outward, client/prod).
 - [Check patterns before asking](feedback_check_patterns_before_asking.md) — Before asking how to do something repeat-style (sync, save, sweep, billing), study existing artifacts and workflow docs first; reach for similar past artifacts as the template.
+- [Pricing verification — no guessing](policy_pricing_verification.md) — ANY cost presented to the team or a client MUST be verified via live web lookup (WebFetch/WebSearch, fallback to headless Chrome). Never estimate from training data. Cite source + date inline. If unreachable, say so — do NOT substitute a guess.
 - [Client communication tone](feedback_client_tone.md) — How to write client-facing Syncro comments — expert partner, not intake questionnaire.
 - [Add Mike as owner on all Entra apps](feedback_entra_app_owner.md) — Apps created via management SP have no user owner — must add Mike manually or publisher verification fails.
 - [No TOML/config file approach for endpoints](feedback_no_toml_config_endpoints.md) — User explicitly prohibits TOML or config-file-based endpoint configuration — this will never be approved.

.claude/memory/policy_pricing_verification.md

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+# Policy: Pricing Verification — No Guessing
+
+**Set by:** Mike Swanson, 2026-06-02
+
+Any time a cost or price is presented to the team or a client, it MUST be verified via a
+live web lookup before being stated. Never use training-data recollections or estimates.
+
+## Rules
+
+- Hardware, parts, software licensing, SaaS pricing, labor rates — all require real-time verification.
+- Use WebFetch / WebSearch first. Fall back to headless Chrome (`web-fetch-chrome.py`) if bot-blocked.
+- Always cite source and date inline: `[$X.XX — Amazon, 2026-06-02]`
+- If no pricing source is reachable, state that explicitly. Do NOT substitute a guess or a range
+  "from memory."
+- Applies in all contexts: Discord bot, main session, any Claude session in this repo.
+
+## Scope
+
+Applies to ALL estimate types:
+- Computer hardware (drives, RAM, CPUs, etc.)
+- Replacement parts and peripherals
+- Software licensing and subscriptions
+- Third-party service quotes
+- Repair labor estimates (when citing market rates)
+
+## Why
+
+Hardware prices fluctuate significantly. A "budget" vs "mid-range" vs "quality" drive can
+vary by 2-3x depending on current market. Presenting stale or fabricated numbers to clients
+damages trust and can result in inaccurate quotes.