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 - `settings.qml`: Settings view entry point.
 
 ## Development Workflow
+- Always check git status before making any changes.
+- NEVER make changes if there are uncommitted changes in the working directory.
 - *TBD*: Check for build/lint/test commands (e.g., `npm`, `make`, or direct `quickshell` execution).
 - Logs: Run `quickshell log` and read only after the last "INFO: Reloading configuration..."