diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 0824a9d..d656b32 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
 # MedAssist-ng - Copilot Entry Point
 
-## VERY IMPORTANT
+## VERY IMPORTANT - Prioritized Constraints
 
+**First: Update Memory and Reports**
 - Always keep agent work memory updated in `doku/memory_notes.md` so progress and decisions remain recoverable across context loss.
+  - If `doku/memory_notes.md` is missing, create it immediately.
 - Always keep a user-facing work report updated in `doku/report.md` so completed work is easy to review.
+  - If `doku/report.md` is missing, create it immediately.
 - This memory/report rule replaces the previous `doku/APP_BEHAVIOR.md` persistence requirement.
 
+**Second: Follow Governance Rules**
+- Consult `AGENTS.md` for all governance, workflow, and skill rules.
+
 Use `AGENTS.md` as the single source of truth for all governance, workflow, and skill rules.
 
 ## Required Startup Steps
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 42b31b4..55456fb 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -107,4 +107,18 @@ docs/SPEC_KIT.md
 .github/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns/
 .github/skills/nodejs-best-practices/
 .github/skills/seo/
-.playwright-mcp
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+.playwright-mcp
+
+# Local GSD/copilot generated workspace artifacts (not for upstream)
+.github/agents/copilot-instructions.md
+.github/agents/gsd-*.agent.md
+.github/agents/medassist-feature-orchestrator.agent.md
+.github/agents/speckit.*.agent.md
+.github/get-shit-done/
+.github/gsd-file-manifest.json
+.github/prompts/speckit.*.prompt.md
+.github/skills/gsd-*/
+.planning/
+doku/memory_notes.md
+doku/report.md
+ops/medtest/
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