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+# Cursor (optional)
+
+**Cursor** users: start at the repo root **[`AGENTS.md`](../../AGENTS.md)**. All conventions live in **`skills/*/SKILL.md`** (universal for any editor or tool).
+
+This folder only points contributors here so nothing editor-specific duplicates the canonical docs.
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+# Contentstack Utils Python – Agent guide
+
+**Universal entry point** for anyone automating or assisting work in this repo—AI agents (Cursor, Copilot, CLI tools), reviewers, and contributors. Conventions and detailed guidance live in **`skills/*/SKILL.md`**, not in editor-specific config, so the same instructions apply whether or not you use Cursor.
+
+## What this repo is
+
+- **Name:** [contentstack-utils-python](https://github.com/contentstack/contentstack-utils-python) — **`contentstack_utils`** on PyPI (**Contentstack Python Utils SDK**).
+- **Purpose:** Utilities for **Contentstack** headless CMS: **RTE / embedded** rendering (`Utils`, `Options`), **GQL** helpers, **editable tags** on entries, HTML/metadata helpers. Often used alongside the **Contentstack** Python delivery package.
+- **Out of scope:** This package does **not** ship HTTP clients or stack credentials. Apps fetch content with the [Content Delivery API](https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/apis/content-delivery-api/) / Python SDK, then pass field data into **`Utils`**.
+
+## Tech stack (at a glance)
+
+| Area | Details |
+|------|---------|
+| **Language** | **Python** (`python_requires` in `setup.py`; classifiers list 3.6–3.9; dev tooling in `requirements.txt` may need a newer interpreter) |
+| **Package** | **`setuptools`** — `find_packages()`, `contentstack_utils/` |
+| **Runtime deps** | **`lxml`** (XML/HTML parsing in `utils.py` and helpers) |
+| **Tests** | **pytest** + **pytest-cov**, **pytest-html** (optional HTML report) |
+| **Lint / format** | **ruff**, **black**, **flake8**, **isort** (see `requirements.txt`) |
+
+## Source layout
+
+| Path | Role |
+|------|------|
+| `contentstack_utils/utils.py` | **`Utils`** — `render_content`, embedded/RTE flows; extends **`Automate`** |
+| `contentstack_utils/render/options.py` | **`Options`** for rendering |
+| `contentstack_utils/helper/` | **Metadata**, **NodeToHtml**, **converter** (e.g. `convert_style`) |
+| `contentstack_utils/embedded/` | **ItemType**, **StyleType** |
+| `contentstack_utils/gql.py` | **GQL** helpers |
+| `contentstack_utils/automate.py` | **`Automate`** base for automation-style rendering |
+| `contentstack_utils/entry_editable.py` | **`addEditableTags`**, **`addTags`**, **`getTag`**; re-exported via **`Utils`** static methods and package **`__init__`** |
+| `contentstack_utils/__init__.py` | Public exports — keep **`__all__`** aligned with documented API |
+| `tests/` | pytest modules (`test_*.py`), mocks under `tests/mocks/` |
+
+## Commands (quick reference)
+
+```bash
+python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate  # or equivalent on Windows
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+pip install -e .
+pytest
+pytest --html=tests/test-report/test-report.html --self-contained-html
+coverage run -m pytest && coverage report -m
+```
+
+## Security
+
+- Do not commit **API keys**, **delivery tokens**, or other secrets. Examples in **`README.md`** use placeholders only.
+
+## Where the real documentation lives: skills
+
+Read these **`SKILL.md` files** for full conventions—**this is the source of truth** for implementation and review:
+
+| Skill | Path | What it covers |
+|-------|------|----------------|
+| **Development workflow** | [`skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md`](skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md) | Branches, CI, venv, **pytest**, ruff/black/flake8, PR expectations |
+| **Contentstack Utils (SDK)** | [`skills/contentstack-utils/SKILL.md`](skills/contentstack-utils/SKILL.md) | **`Utils`**, **`Options`**, RTE/embedded, **GQL**, editable tags, JS parity, semver |
+| **Python style & layout** | [`skills/python-style/SKILL.md`](skills/python-style/SKILL.md) | Package layout, typing, imports, **`lxml`**, **`setup.py`**, security |
+| **Testing** | [`skills/testing/SKILL.md`](skills/testing/SKILL.md) | **pytest** layout, coverage, **`tests/mocks/`**, hygiene |
+| **Code review** | [`skills/code-review/SKILL.md`](skills/code-review/SKILL.md) | PR checklist (API, **`__all__`**, deps, tests, secrets) |
+| **Framework / integration** | [`skills/framework/SKILL.md`](skills/framework/SKILL.md) | **`lxml`**, companion **Contentstack** Python SDK, dependency boundaries |
+
+An index with short “when to use” hints is in [`skills/README.md`](skills/README.md).
+
+## Using Cursor
+
+If you use **Cursor**, [`.cursor/rules/README.md`](.cursor/rules/README.md) only points to **`AGENTS.md`**—same source of truth as everyone else; no separate `.mdc` rule files.
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+# Skills – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+**This directory is the source of truth** for conventions (workflow, SDK API, style, tests, review, framework). Read **`AGENTS.md`** at the repo root for the index and quick commands; each skill is a folder with **`SKILL.md`** (YAML frontmatter: `name`, `description`).
+
+## When to use which skill
+
+| Skill folder | Use when |
+|--------------|----------|
+| **dev-workflow** | Branches, CI, venv, **`pip install -e .`**, **pytest**, ruff/black/flake8, PRs |
+| **contentstack-utils** | **`Utils`**, **`Options`**, RTE/embedded, **GQL**, editable tags, semver, README |
+| **python-style** | `contentstack_utils/` layout, typing, **`lxml`** usage, **`setup.py`** |
+| **testing** | **pytest**, coverage, **`tests/mocks/`**, HTML reports |
+| **code-review** | PR checklist, public API / **`__all__`**, dependencies, security |
+| **framework** | **`lxml`** integration, delivery SDK handoff, parsing impact |
+
+## How to use these docs
+
+- **Humans / any AI tool:** Start at **`AGENTS.md`**, then open the relevant **`skills/<name>/SKILL.md`**.
+- **Cursor users:** **`.cursor/rules/README.md`** only points to **`AGENTS.md`** so guidance stays universal—no duplicate `.mdc` rule sets.
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+---
+name: code-review
+description: PR checklist—public API, __all__, semver, lxml/deps, pytest, secrets; aligns with JS utils where applicable.
+---
+
+# Code review – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+## When to use
+
+- Reviewing a PR, self-review before submit, or automated review prompts.
+
+## Instructions
+
+Work through the checklist below. Optionally tag findings: **Blocker**, **Major**, **Minor**.
+
+### Public API
+
+- [ ] **`contentstack_utils/__init__.py`** **`__all__`** and exports match **README** examples and intended surface (**`Utils`**, **`Options`**, **`GQL`**, **`Automate`**, embed types, **`addEditableTags`** / **`addTags`** / **`getTag`**).
+- [ ] **JS parity** — where methods mirror the JS utils SDK, **parameter names** and behavior stay consistent unless a documented breaking change.
+
+### Compatibility
+
+- [ ] No breaking **`Utils`** / **`Options`** / tag helpers without a **semver** plan; **`setup.py` `version`** bumped for user-visible changes.
+
+### Dependencies
+
+- [ ] **`lxml`** usage stays bounded to parsing/rendering paths; new **`install_requires`** documented in **README** / changelog.
+
+### Tests
+
+- [ ] **`pytest`** passes; tests added or extended under **`tests/`** for new behavior and edge cases.
+
+### Security
+
+- [ ] No hardcoded tokens; no logging of secrets in new code.
+
+### Severity (optional)
+
+| Level | Examples |
+|-------|----------|
+| **Blocker** | Breaking public API without approval; security issue; no tests where practical |
+| **Major** | Inconsistent behavior vs documented API; README examples wrong |
+| **Minor** | Style; minor docs |
+
+## References
+
+- **`skills/testing/SKILL.md`**
+- **`skills/contentstack-utils/SKILL.md`**
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+---
+name: contentstack-utils
+description: Public API—Utils, Options, RTE/embedded, GQL, editable tags; JS parity; no bundled HTTP client.
+---
+
+# Contentstack Utils – SDK skill
+
+## When to use
+
+- Implementing or changing RTE/HTML rendering, embedded resolution, **GQL**, or editable-tag behavior.
+- Updating **`README.md`** / **`changelog.rst`** / **`setup.py`** for user-visible behavior.
+- Assessing semver impact of **`__init__.py`** exports and public classes.
+
+## Core entry points
+
+- **`Utils`** — **`contentstack_utils.utils`**: **`render_content`**, **`render`**, embedded/RTE resolution; subclasses **`Automate`**.
+- **`Options`** — **`contentstack_utils.render.options`**: rendering configuration passed into **`Utils`** methods.
+- **Editable tags** — **`entry_editable`**: **`addEditableTags`**, **`addTags`**, **`getTag`**; also exposed as **`Utils.addEditableTags`** / **`Utils.addTags`** / **`Utils.getTag`** for parity.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Embedded / RTE** — JSON and HTML paths through **`Utils`** and **`Automate`**; **metadata** via **`Metadata`**.
+- **Styles** — **`convert_style`** and **embedded** **StyleType** / **ItemType** where applicable.
+- **GQL** — **`GQL`** in **`gql.py`** for GraphQL-oriented HTML/helpers.
+
+## Public API and docs
+
+- **`contentstack_utils/__init__.py`** **`__all__`** and exports must match **README** examples and intended surface (**`Utils`**, **`Options`**, **`GQL`**, **`Automate`**, embed types, tag helpers).
+- **JS parity** — where methods mirror the JS utils SDK, keep **parameter names** and behavior consistent unless a documented breaking change.
+
+## Compatibility
+
+- Avoid breaking **`Utils`** / **`Options`** / tag helpers without a **semver** plan; bump **`setup.py` `version`** for user-visible changes.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- **`lxml`** usage stays bounded to parsing/rendering paths; note any new **`install_requires`** in **README** / changelog if added to **`setup.py`**.
+
+## No network layer
+
+- This package does **not** ship HTTP clients or tokens.
+- Consumers often use **`contentstack.Stack`** (**Contentstack** package) to fetch entries, then **`Utils.render`** / **`Utils.render_content`** — keep **README** examples accurate.
+
+## References
+
+- [Content Delivery API](https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/apis/content-delivery-api/)
+- **`skills/python-style/SKILL.md`**, **`skills/framework/SKILL.md`**
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+---
+name: dev-workflow
+description: Branches, CI, venv, pytest, lint—standard workflow for Contentstack Utils Python.
+---
+
+# Development workflow – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+## When to use
+
+- Setting up locally, opening a PR, or aligning with CI.
+- Answering “how do we run tests?” or “which branch targets `master`?”
+
+## Before a PR
+
+1. **Install** — `pip install -r requirements.txt` and `pip install -e .` in a virtual environment.
+2. **`pytest`** — full suite under **`tests/`** must pass.
+3. **Lint / format** — run **ruff**, **black**, **flake8**, **isort** as configured for the repo (see **`requirements.txt`**).
+4. **Version** — update **`setup.py` `version`** for releases per semver.
+
+## Branching
+
+- Follow org conventions: **`development`** / **`staging`** / **`master`**; PRs to **`master`** may be restricted (see **`.github/workflows/check-branch.yml`**). Confirm with your team before opening PRs to **`master`**.
+
+## Links
+
+- **`AGENTS.md`** — commands and layout overview.
+- **`skills/code-review/SKILL.md`** — pre-merge checklist.
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+---
+name: framework
+description: lxml parsing layers, setup.py install_requires, companion Contentstack Python SDK handoff.
+---
+
+# Framework / integration – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+## When to use
+
+- Changing HTML/XML parsing behavior or **`lxml`** touchpoints.
+- Adding runtime dependencies or documenting **`install_requires`**.
+
+## Integration points
+
+- **`lxml.etree`** — parsing and tree operations in **`utils.py`** and related helpers; errors should remain predictable for malformed HTML/XML inputs.
+- **Contentstack delivery SDK** — consumers fetch **`entry`** data with **`contentstack.Stack`**, then pass fields into **`Utils.render`** / **`Utils.render_content`** with **`Options`**.
+
+## When to change
+
+- **Parsing behavior** — verify impact on **RTE** output and existing **`tests/`** fixtures.
+- **New dependencies** — add to **`setup.py` `install_requires`** and document; prefer stdlib or existing stack (**`lxml`** already required).
+
+## Testing
+
+- **Unit** — **`tests/test_*.py`** with mocks under **`tests/mocks/`** where applicable.
+
+## References
+
+- **`skills/python-style/SKILL.md`**
+- **`skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md`**
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+---
+name: python-style
+description: Python layout for contentstack_utils, typing, lxml usage, setup.py, packaging.
+---
+
+# Python style and repo layout – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+## When to use
+
+- Editing any Python under **`contentstack_utils/`** or **`setup.py`**.
+- Adding modules or changing how **`lxml`** is used.
+
+## Layout
+
+- **`contentstack_utils/utils.py`** — **`Utils`** class (rendering, embedded items); delegates **editable tag** static methods to **`entry_editable`**.
+- **`contentstack_utils/render/`** — **`Options`** and render-related code.
+- **`contentstack_utils/helper/`** — **Metadata**, **NodeToHtml**, **converter**.
+- **`contentstack_utils/embedded/`** — **ItemType**, **StyleType**.
+- **`contentstack_utils/gql.py`**, **`automate.py`**, **`entry_editable.py`** — feature modules.
+
+## Style
+
+- Match existing patterns: **typing** hints where already used; **pylint** pragmas only where established.
+- Prefer **small, focused** changes; avoid drive-by refactors unrelated to the task.
+
+## Imports
+
+- **`lxml.etree`** — HTML/XML parsing in **`utils`** and helpers; keep usage consistent with existing error handling.
+
+## Packaging
+
+- **`setup.py`** — **`name`**, **`version`**, **`packages=find_packages()`**; keep **`install_requires`** accurate if dependencies change.
+
+## Security
+
+- Do not log **delivery tokens**, **API keys**, or stack secrets.
+
+## References
+
+- **`skills/contentstack-utils/SKILL.md`** — public API and features.
+- **`skills/framework/SKILL.md`** — **`lxml`** and SDK integration.
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+---
+name: testing
+description: pytest—layout, coverage, tests/mocks, HTML reports; offline fixtures.
+---
+
+# Testing – Contentstack Utils Python
+
+## When to use
+
+- Adding or changing tests under **`tests/`**.
+- Debugging flaky tests; improving mocks or fixtures.
+
+## Commands
+
+| Goal | Command |
+|------|---------|
+| Full suite | `pytest` |
+| HTML report | `pytest --html=tests/test-report/test-report.html --self-contained-html` |
+| Coverage (example) | `coverage run -m pytest && coverage report -m` |
+
+## Layout
+
+- **`tests/test_*.py`** — feature-focused modules (**utils**, **GQL**, **metadata**, **editable tags**, etc.).
+- **`tests/mocks/`** — shared fixture-style data; extend for new scenarios instead of duplicating large JSON.
+
+## Setup
+
+- Install **`requirements.txt`** in a venv; **`pip install -e .`** for editable package tests.
+
+## Hygiene
+
+- No committed **`pytest.mark.skip`** or **`xfail`** without justification; no **`breakpoint()`** left in CI paths.
+- No API keys or real tokens in tests.
+
+## References
+
+- **`skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md`**
+- **`skills/code-review/SKILL.md`**