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name: judokon-json-authority description: Creates, modifies, and validates JU-DO-KON! JSON files while preserving schema consistency and downstream compatibility.

Skill Instructions

This skill treats JSON as executable configuration.

Inputs / Outputs / Non-goals

• Inputs: JSON schemas, affected feature specs, validation commands.
• Outputs: schema-safe JSON edits, impact notes, suggested validations.
• Non-goals: schema-breaking changes without explicit approval.

What this skill helps accomplish

• Maintain consistent data contracts
• Prevent silent breakage across modules
• Improve predictability of AI-generated data changes

When to use this skill

• Editing judoka.json or battle state files
• Adding new metadata or configuration
• Modifying tooltips or content files

Common files

• src/data/judoka.json
• src/data/tooltips.json
• src/config/settingsDefaults.js

Rules for JSON changes

1. Schema stability first
2. Additive changes preferred
3. Explicit defaults for new fields
4. Identify impacted consumers

Validation

• Prefer npm run validate:data after JSON edits.

Required behaviour

• Explain why a change is safe
• Call out any required code updates
• Suggest validation or tests if needed

Expected output

• Well-structured JSON
• Clear explanation of changes
• Impact analysis