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Use when asked to explore the codebase to map structure, symbols, and dependencies. Not for a single file under 50 LOC: read it directly.

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# Explore

## Contract

| Field | Bound contract |
|---|---|
| Trigger | User says "explore", "find where X is", "how does X work in the code", or "map the codebase" for repo-local orientation. |
| Authority | Read-only. No file, VCS, credential, paid, published, deployed, or remote mutation. |
| Side effect | A structured orientation report in chat; may dispatch Explore subagents. No state mutation. |
| Done | All 8 output sections emitted or applicability stated, scope declared, and dispatch/escalation rules followed. |

## Inputs

- Task text (supplied): the orientation question or concern to map.