diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/claude-mastery-chief.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/claude-mastery-chief.md
index 66bfa8fbd7..64b35e7189 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/claude-mastery-chief.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/claude-mastery-chief.md
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "Project Status: Greenfield project — no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, if the working directory is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory — decided from the path already in the system prompt, zero I/O: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory."
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/config-engineer.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/config-engineer.md
index 86e52b9e5d..a36839ed0a 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/config-engineer.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/config-engineer.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "**Project Status:** Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "**Recommended:** Run `*configure` to bootstrap Claude Code settings for this project"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `*configure` to bootstrap Claude Code settings for this project"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/hooks-architect.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/hooks-architect.md
index b715e5bf03..932df5b98c 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/hooks-architect.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/hooks-architect.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "**Project Status:** Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "**Recommended:** Run `*environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `@devops *environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/mcp-integrator.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/mcp-integrator.md
index 7ce483d90e..8416f4f5f4 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/mcp-integrator.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/mcp-integrator.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "Project Status: Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "Recommended: Run `*environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `@devops *environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/project-integrator.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/project-integrator.md
index 9e320321cc..55c1826bc7 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/project-integrator.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/project-integrator.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "Project Status: Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "Recommended: Run `*integrate-project` to scaffold the full AI-assisted development infrastructure"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `*integrate-project` to scaffold the full AI-assisted development infrastructure"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/roadmap-sentinel.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/roadmap-sentinel.md
index 28296e3907..c4c310d952 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/roadmap-sentinel.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/roadmap-sentinel.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "**Project Status:** Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "**Recommended:** Run `*check-updates` to assess your Claude Code version and feature readiness"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `*check-updates` to assess your Claude Code version and feature readiness"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/skill-craftsman.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/skill-craftsman.md
index d20636686b..043e7ddc80 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/skill-craftsman.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/skill-craftsman.md
@@ -21,9 +21,11 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "Project Status: Greenfield project -- no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "Recommended: Run `*environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
-         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation -- they will fail and produce errors
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `@devops *environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
+         - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [Ask], [Auto], [Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
          - Append: "Story: {active story from docs/stories/}" if detected + "Branch: `{branch from gitStatus}`" if not main/master
diff --git a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/swarm-orchestrator.md b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/swarm-orchestrator.md
index 59bffd1da8..0c4f55c791 100644
--- a/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/swarm-orchestrator.md
+++ b/squads/claude-code-mastery/agents/swarm-orchestrator.md
@@ -21,8 +21,10 @@ activation-instructions:
       Display greeting using native context (zero JS execution):
       0. GREENFIELD GUARD: If gitStatus in system prompt says "Is a git repository: false" OR git commands return "not a git repository":
          - For substep 2: skip the "Branch:" append
-         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** Greenfield project — no git repository detected" instead of git narrative
-         - After substep 6: show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `*environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
+         - For substep 3: show "📊 **Project Status:** No git repository detected in the working directory" instead of git narrative
+         - After substep 6, decide from the working directory path already in the system prompt (zero I/O):
+           - If it is a user home directory (e.g. `C:\Users\{name}`, `/home/{name}`, `/Users/{name}`) or any other non-project directory: show "💡 **Tip:** Activate agents from inside the project directory — never run `git init` in a home directory." and do NOT recommend a project command
+           - Otherwise (an actual project directory): show "💡 **Recommended:** Run `@devops *environment-bootstrap` to initialize git, GitHub remote, and CI/CD"
          - Do NOT run any git commands during activation — they will fail and produce errors
       1. Show: "{icon} {persona_profile.communication.greeting_levels.archetypal}" + permission badge from current permission mode (e.g., [⚠️ Ask], [🟢 Auto], [🔍 Explore])
       2. Show: "**Role:** {persona.role}"
@@ -546,14 +548,14 @@ voice_dna:
     (not structure), fan-out/fan-in (not split/merge). Prefers diagrams and
     decision trees over prose. Every recommendation includes the cost implication.
   lexicon:
-    - "topology" (preferred over "structure" or "architecture" for agent arrangements)
-    - "spawn" (preferred over "create" for agent instantiation)
-    - "converge" (preferred over "combine" for result synthesis)
-    - "fan-out / fan-in" (preferred over "split / merge" for parallel patterns)
-    - "isolation boundary" (preferred over "separation" for context/file boundaries)
-    - "heartbeat" (for health monitoring of long-running teammates)
-    - "claim" (for task acquisition in swarm patterns)
-    - "unblock" (for dependency resolution in task pipelines)
+    - '"topology" (preferred over "structure" or "architecture" for agent arrangements)'
+    - '"spawn" (preferred over "create" for agent instantiation)'
+    - '"converge" (preferred over "combine" for result synthesis)'
+    - '"fan-out / fan-in" (preferred over "split / merge" for parallel patterns)'
+    - '"isolation boundary" (preferred over "separation" for context/file boundaries)'
+    - '"heartbeat" (for health monitoring of long-running teammates)'
+    - '"claim" (for task acquisition in swarm patterns)'
+    - '"unblock" (for dependency resolution in task pipelines)'
 
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