C3 Ref - Pattern Management

Refs are scoped conventions — they define how things should be done where their scope applies (a component, a container, or a protocol across layers). This skill makes refs first-class citizens with proper workflows.

Precondition: C3 Adopted

STOP if .c3/README.md does not exist.

If missing:

This project doesn't have C3 docs yet. Use the c3-onboard skill to create documentation first.

Do NOT proceed until .c3/README.md is confirmed.

CRITICAL: Component Categorization

Load references/component-categories.md for the full Foundation vs Feature vs Ref rules.

Key rule for refs: Refs have NO ## Code References section — they have no code counterpart (## Code References marks a component as implemented). Refs MAY include code examples as golden references — canonical snippets that implementation code should be reviewed against.