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## Status
-**Planning phase (2026-04-23).** The project has PRD, plan, ADRs, specs, and an LLM wiki — but **no code yet**. The first implementation stage is **S1** in [docs/plans/2026-04-23-initial-roadmap.md](docs/plans/2026-04-23-initial-roadmap.md).
+**Planning phase (2026-04-23, post-pivot).** The project has PRD, plan, ADRs, specs, and an LLM wiki — but **no code yet**.
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+⚠️ **Don't start implementation at S1.** The initial roadmap (S1-S9) was built around Option 1 (tmux-centered single-host). Late in the planning session, Jacob reframed the product as "awesome texting experience" and reopened the architecture choice — see [docs/plans/2026-04-23-prototype-options.md](docs/plans/2026-04-23-prototype-options.md). The actual next action is **Q0** (`picortex-adb`) — define the success criteria that constrain the architecture choice. Then Q1-Q4 choose the option bundle, then `picortex-357` reconciles the docs with the chosen option, then a revised roadmap replaces S1-S9.
## Primary doc pointers (progressive disclosure)