Keep AI config files private without breaking team Git repos

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The Problem

Developers using AI coding agents need a way to exclude AGENTS.md and context files from repos without polluting shared .gitignore conventions.

Real Demand Evidence

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Every AI coding session adds context files I do not want committed. I cannot keep adding exceptions to .gitignore because it is a shared team repo.

Competitive Landscape

No direct competitors found

Underserved market — strong signal for first-mover opportunity.

Willingness to Pay

Layer shipped a full CLI product for this use case. Every professional dev using Claude Code or Cursor hits this exact problem. Addressable at $50-100 per year per developer.

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