Inline context gathering protocol into frontend-design SKILL.md

Moves the protocol from a separate reference file directly into
frontend-design's main SKILL.md to avoid two-level indirection
(skill → frontend-design → reference file) that could cause the
AI to miss it. Also fixes leftover "shipping timeline" in the
built polish output.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md

@@ -6,7 +6,25 @@ license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md f
 
 This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices.
 
-→ *Before starting, follow the [context gathering protocol](reference/context-gathering.md) to ensure you have project context.*
+## Context Gathering Protocol
+
+Design skills produce generic output without project context. Follow this protocol to gather what you need before proceeding.
+
+**Required context** — every design skill needs at minimum:
+- **Target audience**: Who uses this product and in what context?
+- **Use cases**: What jobs are they trying to get done?
+- **Brand personality/tone**: How should the interface feel?
+
+Individual skills may require additional context — check the skill's preparation section for specifics.
+
+**Gathering order:**
+1. **Check current instructions (instant)**: If your loaded instructions already contain a **Design Context** section with the required information, you have what you need — proceed immediately.
+2. **Check .impeccable.md (fast)**: If not in instructions, read `.impeccable.md` from the project root. If it exists and contains the required context, proceed.
+3. **Run teach-impeccable (cold start)**: If neither source has context, run the teach-impeccable skill before continuing. It will gather context interactively and persist it to `.impeccable.md` for all future sessions.
+
+Do NOT proceed with design work until you have confirmed context.
+
+---
 
 ## Design Direction
 

.claude/skills/frontend-design/reference/context-gathering.md

@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-# Context Gathering Protocol
-
-Design skills produce generic output without project context. Follow this protocol to gather what you need before proceeding.
-
-## Required context
-
-Every design skill needs at minimum:
-- **Target audience**: Who uses this product and in what context?
-- **Use cases**: What jobs are they trying to get done?
-- **Brand personality/tone**: How should the interface feel?
-
-Individual skills may require additional context — check the skill's preparation section for specifics.
-
-## Gathering order
-
-### 1. Check current instructions (instant)
-If your loaded instructions already contain a **Design Context** section with the required information, you have what you need — proceed immediately.
-
-### 2. Check .impeccable.md (fast)
-If not in instructions, read `.impeccable.md` from the project root. If it exists and contains the required context, proceed.
-
-### 3. Run teach-impeccable (cold start)
-If neither source has context, run the teach-impeccable skill before continuing. It will gather context interactively and persist it to `.impeccable.md` for all future sessions.
-
-Do NOT proceed with design work until you have confirmed context.

.claude/skills/polish/SKILL.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ args:
 
 ## MANDATORY PREPARATION
 
-Use the frontend-design skill — it contains design principles, anti-patterns, and the **Context Gathering Protocol**. Follow the protocol before proceeding. Additionally gather: quality bar (MVP vs flagship) and shipping timeline.
+Use the frontend-design skill — it contains design principles, anti-patterns, and the **Context Gathering Protocol**. Follow the protocol before proceeding. Additionally gather: quality bar (MVP vs flagship).
 
 ---
 

source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md

@@ -6,7 +6,25 @@ license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md f
 
 This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices.
 
-→ *Before starting, follow the [context gathering protocol](reference/context-gathering.md) to ensure you have project context.*
+## Context Gathering Protocol
+
+Design skills produce generic output without project context. Follow this protocol to gather what you need before proceeding.
+
+**Required context** — every design skill needs at minimum:
+- **Target audience**: Who uses this product and in what context?
+- **Use cases**: What jobs are they trying to get done?
+- **Brand personality/tone**: How should the interface feel?
+
+Individual skills may require additional context — check the skill's preparation section for specifics.
+
+**Gathering order:**
+1. **Check current instructions (instant)**: If your loaded instructions already contain a **Design Context** section with the required information, you have what you need — proceed immediately.
+2. **Check .impeccable.md (fast)**: If not in instructions, read `.impeccable.md` from the project root. If it exists and contains the required context, proceed.
+3. **Run teach-impeccable (cold start)**: If neither source has context, run the teach-impeccable skill before continuing. It will gather context interactively and persist it to `.impeccable.md` for all future sessions.
+
+Do NOT proceed with design work until you have confirmed context.
+
+---
 
 ## Design Direction
 

source/skills/frontend-design/reference/context-gathering.md

@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-# Context Gathering Protocol
-
-Design skills produce generic output without project context. Follow this protocol to gather what you need before proceeding.
-
-## Required context
-
-Every design skill needs at minimum:
-- **Target audience**: Who uses this product and in what context?
-- **Use cases**: What jobs are they trying to get done?
-- **Brand personality/tone**: How should the interface feel?
-
-Individual skills may require additional context — check the skill's preparation section for specifics.
-
-## Gathering order
-
-### 1. Check current instructions (instant)
-If your loaded instructions already contain a **Design Context** section with the required information, you have what you need — proceed immediately.
-
-### 2. Check .impeccable.md (fast)
-If not in instructions, read `.impeccable.md` from the project root. If it exists and contains the required context, proceed.
-
-### 3. Run teach-impeccable (cold start)
-If neither source has context, run the teach-impeccable skill before continuing. It will gather context interactively and persist it to `.impeccable.md` for all future sessions.
-
-Do NOT proceed with design work until you have confirmed context.