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+# Analysis and Claude Commands Branch
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+This branch contains analysis files and Claude command definitions that were separated from the main feature branches to keep them focused and compliant with CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines.
+
+## Contents
+
+### Claude Commands (/.claude/commands/archon/)
+- `archon-alpha-review.md` - Code review command for Archon V2 Beta
+- `archon-onboarding.md` - Onboarding command for new contributors  
+- `archon-prime.md` - Prime analysis command
+- `archon-prime-simple.md` - Simplified prime analysis command
+- `archon-rca.md` - Root cause analysis command
+- `archon-coderabbit-helper.md` - CodeRabbit integration helper
+
+These files are Claude Code command definitions that help with development workflows but are not part of the core application functionality.
+
+## Purpose
+
+This branch serves as a storage location for:
+1. Analysis and report generation tools
+2. Development workflow commands
+3. Code review and quality assurance utilities
+4. Documentation and onboarding helpers
+
+## Usage
+
+These files can be merged back into main when the repository structure supports development tooling, or kept as a separate branch for contributors who want to use the Claude commands.
+
+## Relationship to Feature Branches
+
+This branch was created to reduce the size of feature branches and ensure they comply with the 2,000-line guideline in CONTRIBUTING.md while preserving valuable development tools.
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