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 **The files within the `components/` directory are intended as a library of examples and building blocks.** They should **never be directly modified or edited** by the Gemini CLI.
 
+### Development Sandbox
+
+**All file modifications must be confined to the `./playground` directory**. This is the designated area for all development and coding work. The Gemini CLI must not, under any circumstances, attempt to create, modify, or delete files outside of the `./playground`
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 ## Component Utilization Strategy