From 3ed740bae7443a0961f8c32893da4b055ab3213a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:42:39 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 01/35] T1: Copilot Instructions + Cursor Rules (9 files)

---
 .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc        | 130 +++++++++++++
 .cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc        |  74 ++++++++
 .cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc       |  77 ++++++++
 .cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc      |  25 +++
 .github/copilot-instructions.md               | 117 ++++++++++++
 package.json                                  |   1 +
 scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts            | 178 ++++++++++++++++++
 scripts/package.json                          |   1 +
 scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/README.md   |  41 ++++
 .../builder-vite-build.snap.txt               |  18 ++
 .../builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt           |  17 ++
 11 files changed, 679 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
 create mode 100644 .cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
 create mode 100644 .cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
 create mode 100644 .cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
 create mode 100644 scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
 create mode 100644 scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/README.md
 create mode 100644 scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
 create mode 100644 scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt

diff --git a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..b93ec010c2c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,130 @@
+---
+description: Verification workflow for builder bug fixes (frontend output and Node.js terminal output)
+globs: "code/builders/**"
+alwaysApply: false
+---
+
+# Builder Bug Verification Workflow
+
+When fixing bugs in `code/builders/**`, determine whether the change affects browser-visible output (Flow 2) or Node.js stdout/stderr output (Flow 3), and follow the appropriate workflow.
+
+## Decision: Is this a Browser Output Bug or Terminal Output Bug?
+
+- **Browser output bug** (Flow 2): The fix affects how Storybook renders in the browser (CSS, layout, UI elements, story preview content).
+- **Terminal output bug** (Flow 3): The fix affects what is logged to the console during the build or dev process (progress messages, timestamps, paths, diagnostics).
+
+---
+
+## Flow 2 — Builder Bug Verification (Frontend Output)
+
+Follow this workflow if your builder change affects browser-visible output.
+
+### Step 1: Create or Update a Template Story
+
+Create or update a story in the sandbox that demonstrates the affected behaviour and confirms the fix.
+
+### Step 2: Select the Appropriate Sandbox Template
+
+- **`builder-vite` changes**: Use `react-vite/default-ts`
+- **`builder-webpack5` changes**: Use `react-webpack/18-ts`
+
+### Step 3: Generate and Start the Sandbox
+
+Generate the sandbox environment:
+
+```bash
+yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production
+```
+
+Start the dev server as a background task:
+
+```bash
+cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
+```
+
+Wait for the port to be ready (check console for "Storybook started").
+
+### Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
+
+Use the Browser MCP to:
+1. Open the Storybook instance
+2. Navigate to your template story
+3. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
+
+Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
+
+### Step 5: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
+
+If the browser output still shows the bug:
+
+1. Kill the dev server
+2. Recompile: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
+3. Copy fresh `dist/` into the sandbox: `cp -r <compiled-dist> ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/<package>/dist/`
+4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+5. Re-verify with a new screenshot
+
+---
+
+## Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
+
+Follow this workflow if your builder change affects Node.js stdout/stderr output (console logs, build progress, error messages, etc.).
+
+### Step 1: Run the Capture Script
+
+Execute the terminal output capture script for your builder:
+
+```bash
+jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>
+```
+
+For example:
+- `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-vite`
+- `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5`
+
+### Step 2: Compare Against Baseline
+
+The script automatically compares your output against the baseline snapshot at:
+```
+scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt
+```
+
+### Step 3: Handle Baseline Creation (if no baseline exists)
+
+If no baseline snapshot exists, the script auto-creates a provisional file.
+
+**Add to your PR description**:
+```
+<!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
+```
+
+Commit the provisional snapshot file for reviewer approval.
+
+### Step 4: Update the Baseline (if diff matches your fix)
+
+If the output diff is consistent with your fix:
+
+```bash
+jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update
+```
+
+Commit the updated snapshot file.
+
+### Step 5: Iterate if Needed (if diff is noisy)
+
+If the output diff is noisy or unexpected:
+1. Diagnose what changed in the builder output
+2. Verify those changes align with your fix
+3. Iterate on your fix if necessary before opening the PR
+
+### Step 6: Document in PR Description
+
+Always include a summary of what terminal output changed in your PR description so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+Both flows (2 and 3) require evidence in the PR:
+
+- **Flow 2 (frontend)**: Browser screenshot showing the fix works
+- **Flow 3 (terminal)**: Snapshot diff or provisional baseline with explanation in PR description
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..721562da5842
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+++ b/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+---
+description: Verification workflow for Manager UI and builder-manager bug fixes
+globs: "code/core/src/manager/**,code/core/src/builder-manager/**"
+alwaysApply: false
+---
+
+# Manager Bug Verification Workflow
+
+When fixing bugs in the Manager UI (`code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`), follow this workflow to verify the fix with both E2E tests and visual evidence.
+
+## Step 1: Write or Update an E2E Test
+
+Create or update a test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the specific interaction affected by your fix:
+
+- The test should clearly demonstrate the bug was present
+- After your fix, the test should pass
+- Include meaningful assertions that capture the core of the fix
+
+Example patterns:
+- Assert that a UI element is now visible/hidden correctly
+- Verify that interactions trigger the expected behaviour
+- Confirm that data is displayed or updated as expected
+
+## Step 2: Build the Storybook UI
+
+Build the Storybook UI used for Manager testing:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build
+```
+
+## Step 3: Start the Dev Server
+
+In a background terminal session, start the dev server and wait for port 6006:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn storybook:ui
+```
+
+Check the console output for confirmation that the server is ready.
+
+## Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
+
+Use the Browser MCP to:
+1. Open `http://localhost:6006` in the browser
+2. Navigate to the affected area in the Manager UI
+3. Interact with the UI to demonstrate the fix (if applicable)
+4. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
+
+Attach the screenshot to your PR description as visual evidence.
+
+## Step 5: Run the E2E Test Suite
+
+Verify that all E2E tests pass, including your new or updated test:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn playwright test
+```
+
+Confirm that:
+- Your new/updated test passes
+- No existing tests have been broken by the change
+- All E2E tests complete successfully
+
+## Summary
+
+Manager bug fixes require:
+
+1. **E2E test** in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` asserting the specific affected interaction
+2. **E2E test pass**: All tests pass with `yarn playwright test`
+3. **Visual evidence**: Screenshot of the Manager UI showing the fix works
+4. **PR evidence**: Attach test results and screenshot to the PR description
+
+This combination ensures that Manager bugs are fixed in a maintainable and reviewable way.
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..4220c6c6c736
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+---
+description: Verification workflow for renderer bug fixes
+globs: "code/renderers/**"
+alwaysApply: false
+---
+
+# Renderer Bug Verification Workflow
+
+When fixing bugs in `code/renderers/**`, follow this workflow to verify the fix with visual evidence.
+
+## Step 1: Create or Update a Template Story
+
+Create or update a story in the affected renderer's template stories directory that demonstrates the bug and confirms the fix:
+- Location: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/`
+- The story should clearly exercise the broken behaviour and show that it is resolved.
+
+## Step 2: Select a Sandbox Template
+
+Heuristically select the most relevant sandbox template based on the renderer type and bug context:
+
+- **React**: `react-vite/default-ts`
+- **Vue 3**: `vue3-vite/default-ts`
+- **Svelte**: `svelte-vite/default-ts`
+- **HTML**: `html-vite/default-ts`
+- **Preact**: `preact-vite/default-ts`
+- **Web Components**: `web-components-vite/default-ts`
+
+If the renderer is not listed, choose based on the context of the bug and the primary framework that uses the renderer.
+
+## Step 3: Generate the Sandbox
+
+Generate the sandbox environment:
+
+```bash
+yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production
+```
+
+This creates a new sandbox at `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/`
+
+## Step 4: Start the Dev Server
+
+In a background terminal session, start the sandbox dev server and wait for it to be ready:
+
+```bash
+cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
+```
+
+Check the console output for "Storybook started" or similar confirmation before proceeding.
+
+## Step 5: Capture Visual Evidence
+
+Use the Browser MCP to:
+1. Open the running Storybook instance
+2. Navigate to your template story
+3. Take a screenshot showing the fix is working
+
+If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, attach it to your PR description.
+
+## Step 6: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
+
+If the story still shows the bug after initial verification:
+
+1. Kill the dev server
+2. Recompile the affected package: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
+3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox's node_modules:
+   ```bash
+   cp -r <compiled-dist-path> ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/<package>/dist/
+   ```
+4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+5. Re-verify the fix with a new screenshot
+
+## Multi-Scenario PRs
+
+For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios:
+- Use one primary template
+- Include one screenshot per distinct scenario type
+- Ensure each screenshot clearly demonstrates the fix for that specific scenario
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc b/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..9800b03dd2fc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+---
+description: Universal verification checklist — always run before opening any PR
+alwaysApply: true
+---
+
+# Universal Verification Checklist
+
+Before opening any PR, always perform these verification steps:
+
+## Required Steps
+
+1. **Run unit tests**: Execute `cd code && yarn test` and wait for all results.
+2. **Fix any failures**: Address any failing tests before proceeding.
+3. **Re-read the problem**: Review the original problem description in full.
+4. **Verify root cause fix**: Trace through your fix and confirm it addresses the root cause described, not just a symptom.
+5. **Iterate if needed**: If the fix is incomplete or misaligned with the problem description, revise and re-test before opening a PR.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] All unit tests pass
+- [ ] Fix addresses the root cause, not just a symptom
+- [ ] Problem statement has been re-read and verified
+- [ ] Ready to open PR with appropriate evidence (see bug type flows)
+
+This verification flow applies to all changes, regardless of which specific bug type flow (1–4) is also required.
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index dc9785e14913..1be279f6d313 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -416,4 +416,121 @@ When adding logging to code, always use the appropriate logger:
 - Include code examples in addon/framework documentation
 - Update migration guides for breaking changes
 
+## Verification Strategies by Bug Type
+
+When fixing bugs in Storybook, the verification approach depends on what changed. Use the decision tree below to determine which verification flow to follow:
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    A[Fix implemented] --> B[Flow 0: Universal — run unit tests + re-read problem]
+    B --> C{What changed?}
+    C -->|code/renderers/**| D[Flow 1: Renderer Bug]
+    C -->|code/builders/** — browser output| E[Flow 2: Builder Frontend Bug]
+    C -->|code/builders/** — Node.js stdout/stderr| F[Flow 3: Builder Terminal Output Bug]
+    C -->|code/core/src/manager/** or builder-manager/**| G[Flow 4: Manager Bug]
+    D & E & F & G --> H[PR opened with evidence attached]
+```
+
+### Flow 0 — Universal Verification Checklist
+
+Always perform these steps before opening any PR:
+
+1. Run `cd code && yarn test` and wait for results.
+2. Fix any failing tests before proceeding.
+3. Re-read the original problem description in full.
+4. Trace through your fix: does it address the root cause described, not just a symptom?
+5. If the fix is incomplete or misaligned with the problem, revise before opening a PR.
+
+### Flow 1 — Renderer Bug Verification
+
+**Trigger**: Changes in `code/renderers/**`
+
+1. Create or update a template story in the affected renderer's `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/` directory that demonstrates the bug and the fix.
+2. Heuristically select the most relevant sandbox template based on the renderer and bug context:
+   - React: `react-vite/default-ts`
+   - Vue 3: `vue3-vite/default-ts`
+   - Svelte: `svelte-vite/default-ts`
+   - HTML: `html-vite/default-ts`
+   - Preact: `preact-vite/default-ts`
+   - Web Components: `web-components-vite/default-ts`
+   - (Choose based on context if not listed above)
+3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production` (creates `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/`)
+4. Start the sandbox dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+5. Wait for the port to be ready (check the console output for "Storybook started").
+6. Use the Browser MCP to open the running Storybook instance, navigate to your story, and take a screenshot.
+7. If the bug is resolved, attach the screenshot to the PR description.
+
+**Fallback path** (if the story still shows the bug):
+1. Kill the dev server.
+2. Recompile the affected package: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
+3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox's `node_modules/<package>/dist/` directory.
+4. Restart the dev server.
+5. Re-verify the fix with a new screenshot.
+
+**Multi-scenario PRs**: For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios, use one primary template and include one screenshot per distinct scenario type.
+
+### Flow 2 — Builder Bug Verification (Browser Output)
+
+**Trigger**: Changes in `code/builders/**` that affect browser-visible output
+
+Follow the same pattern as Flow 1:
+
+1. Template hints:
+   - `builder-vite` changes: use `react-vite/default-ts`
+   - `builder-webpack5` changes: use `react-webpack/18-ts`
+2. Create or update a template story that demonstrates the affected behaviour.
+3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
+4. Start dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+5. Wait for the port to be ready.
+6. Use the Browser MCP to take a screenshot of the affected area.
+7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description.
+
+Apply the same fallback path as Flow 1 if the bug persists after initial verification.
+
+### Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
+
+**Trigger**: Changes in `code/builders/**` that affect Node.js stdout/stderr output
+
+1. Run the capture script: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>` (e.g., `builder-vite` or `builder-webpack5`)
+2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
+
+**If no baseline exists**:
+- The script automatically creates a provisional baseline file.
+- Add the following to your PR description:
+  ```
+  <!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
+  ```
+- Commit the provisional snapshot file for review.
+
+**If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
+- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
+- Commit the updated snapshot file.
+
+**If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
+- Diagnose the output changes and iterate on your fix before opening the PR.
+
+**PR description**: Always include a summary of what terminal output changed so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
+
+### Flow 4 — Manager Bug Verification
+
+**Trigger**: Changes in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`
+
+1. Write or update an E2E test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the specific affected interaction.
+2. Build the Storybook UI: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build`
+3. Start the dev server as a background task: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui` (wait for port 6006 to be ready).
+4. Use the Browser MCP to open `http://localhost:6006`, navigate to the affected area, and take a screenshot.
+5. Run the full E2E suite: `cd code && yarn playwright test`
+6. Confirm that your new or updated test passes.
+7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description as visual evidence of the fix.
+
+### Flow Summary Table
+
+| Flow | Trigger | Key Actions | PR Evidence |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| 0 — Universal | Always | Unit tests + re-read problem | Tests pass |
+| 1 — Renderer | `code/renderers/**` changed | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox |
+| 2 — Builder (frontend) | `code/builders/**` changed, browser impact | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox |
+| 3 — Builder (terminal) | `code/builders/**` changed, Node.js output impact | Capture script → diff → update snapshot | Diff output in PR description |
+| 4 — Manager | `code/core/src/manager/**` or `builder-manager/**` changed | E2E test → start UI → Browser MCP screenshot | E2E pass + screenshot of Manager UI |
+
 This document should be updated as the repository evolves and new build requirements or limitations are discovered.
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index f4873d84f2e8..dd0de43bdd53 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
     "svelte-ecosystem-ci:build": "./scripts/ecosystem-ci/build.sh svelte-kit/skeleton-ts svelte",
     "svelte-ecosystem-ci:test": "./scripts/ecosystem-ci/test.sh svelte-kit/skeleton-ts",
     "task": "yarn --cwd=./scripts task",
+    "capture-terminal-output": "yarn --cwd=./scripts capture-terminal-output",
     "test": "cd code; yarn test",
     "test:watch": "cd code; yarn test:watch",
     "upload-bench": "cd scripts; yarn upload-bench",
diff --git a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..28a51e2aa93e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+import { existsSync } from 'node:fs';
+import { mkdir, readFile, writeFile } from 'node:fs/promises';
+import { dirname, join } from 'node:path';
+import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url';
+
+import ansiRegex from 'ansi-regex';
+import { Command } from 'commander';
+import { execa } from 'execa';
+import pc from 'picocolors';
+
+import { ROOT_DIRECTORY, SANDBOX_DIRECTORY } from './utils/constants';
+
+const PORT = process.env.STORYBOOK_SERVE_PORT
+  ? Number.parseInt(process.env.STORYBOOK_SERVE_PORT, 10)
+  : 6006;
+
+const BUILDER_TO_SANDBOX: Record<string, string> = {
+  'builder-vite': 'react-vite/default-ts',
+  'builder-webpack5': 'react-webpack/18-ts',
+};
+
+const PROVISIONAL_HEADER = [
+  '# PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge',
+  '# Generated by: jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder> --mode <mode> --update',
+  '#',
+  '# To update this baseline after reviewing, run:',
+  '#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder> --mode <mode> --update',
+  '',
+].join('\n');
+
+function escapeRegExp(value: string): string {
+  return value.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, '\\$&');
+}
+
+function normalizeOutput(raw: string, rootDir: string): string {
+  const normalizedRoot = rootDir.replace(/\\/g, '/');
+  const rootPattern = new RegExp(escapeRegExp(normalizedRoot), 'g');
+
+  return raw
+    .replace(rootPattern, '<ROOT>')
+    .replace(/\/(?:Users|home|tmp)\/[\w./-]+/g, '<ROOT>')
+    .replace(/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}T\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}(?:\.\d{3})?Z/g, '<TIMESTAMP>')
+    .replace(/\b\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}\b/g, '<TIME>')
+    .replace(/localhost:\d+/g, 'localhost:<PORT>')
+    .replace(/\b(?:on\s+)?port\s+\d+\b/gi, 'port <PORT>')
+    .replace(/\b(?:pid:\s*|PID\s+)\d+\b/g, 'pid: <PID>')
+    .replace(
+      /\b(?:built in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|done in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*ms)\b/gi,
+      'built in <DURATION>'
+    )
+    .replace(/([./-])[a-f0-9]{6,}(\.[a-z0-9]+\b)/gi, '$1<HASH>$2')
+    .replace(/\bheap used:\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:kB|KB|MB|GB)\b/gi, 'heap used: <MEMORY>')
+    .replace(ansiRegex(), '')
+    .replace(/\r\n/g, '\n')
+    .trimEnd();
+}
+
+function createUnifiedDiff(previous: string, next: string): string {
+  const beforeLines = previous.split('\n');
+  const afterLines = next.split('\n');
+
+  const max = Math.max(beforeLines.length, afterLines.length);
+  const diffLines = ['--- baseline', '+++ current', '@@ -1 +1 @@'];
+
+  for (let index = 0; index < max; index += 1) {
+    const before = beforeLines[index];
+    const after = afterLines[index];
+
+    if (before === after) {
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (before !== undefined) {
+      diffLines.push(`-${before}`);
+    }
+
+    if (after !== undefined) {
+      diffLines.push(`+${after}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return diffLines.join('\n');
+}
+
+function buildCommand(mode: 'build' | 'dev'): string {
+  if (mode === 'dev') {
+    return `yarn storybook --ci --port ${PORT}`;
+  }
+
+  return 'yarn build-storybook --quiet';
+}
+
+async function main(): Promise<number> {
+  const program = new Command();
+
+  program
+    .requiredOption('--builder <name>', 'builder target, e.g. builder-vite or builder-webpack5')
+    .option('--mode <build|dev>', 'capture mode', 'build')
+    .option('--update', 'overwrite snapshot and exit 0', false);
+
+  program.parse(process.argv);
+
+  const options = program.opts<{
+    builder: string;
+    mode: string;
+    update: boolean;
+  }>();
+
+  if (options.mode !== 'build' && options.mode !== 'dev') {
+    console.error(pc.red(`Invalid mode: ${options.mode}. Allowed values: build, dev`));
+    return 1;
+  }
+
+  const sandboxKey = BUILDER_TO_SANDBOX[options.builder];
+
+  if (!sandboxKey) {
+    console.error(
+      pc.red(
+        `Unknown builder: ${options.builder}. Supported builders: ${Object.keys(BUILDER_TO_SANDBOX).join(', ')}`
+      )
+    );
+    return 1;
+  }
+
+  const mode = options.mode as 'build' | 'dev';
+  const command = buildCommand(mode);
+  const sandboxDir = join(SANDBOX_DIRECTORY, sandboxKey);
+  const currentDir = dirname(fileURLToPath(import.meta.url));
+  const snapshotDir = join(currentDir, 'terminal-output-snapshots');
+  const snapshotPath = join(snapshotDir, `${options.builder}-${mode}.snap.txt`);
+
+  const result = await execa(command, {
+    shell: true,
+    all: true,
+    reject: false,
+    cwd: sandboxDir,
+  });
+
+  const rawOutput = result.all ?? '';
+  const normalizedOutput = normalizeOutput(rawOutput, ROOT_DIRECTORY);
+
+  await mkdir(snapshotDir, { recursive: true });
+
+  if (options.update) {
+    await writeFile(snapshotPath, `${normalizedOutput}\n`, 'utf8');
+    console.log(pc.green(`Updated snapshot: ${snapshotPath}`));
+    return 0;
+  }
+
+  if (!existsSync(snapshotPath)) {
+    await writeFile(snapshotPath, `${PROVISIONAL_HEADER}${normalizedOutput}\n`, 'utf8');
+    console.log(pc.yellow(`Created provisional baseline: ${snapshotPath}`));
+    console.log(
+      pc.yellow(
+        '⚠️  PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge. Re-run with --update after review.'
+      )
+    );
+    return 0;
+  }
+
+  const baseline = await readFile(snapshotPath, 'utf8');
+
+  if (baseline.trimEnd() === normalizedOutput.trimEnd()) {
+    console.log(pc.green(`✅ Output matches baseline: ${snapshotPath}`));
+    return 0;
+  }
+
+  const diff = createUnifiedDiff(baseline.trimEnd(), normalizedOutput.trimEnd());
+  console.log(diff);
+  return 1;
+}
+
+main()
+  .then((exitCode) => process.exit(exitCode))
+  .catch((err) => {
+    console.error(err);
+    process.exit(1);
+  });
diff --git a/scripts/package.json b/scripts/package.json
index 146c7b85e203..a08a7c57ef6f 100644
--- a/scripts/package.json
+++ b/scripts/package.json
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
     "release:write-changelog": "jiti ./release/write-changelog.ts",
     "strict-ts": "jiti ./strict-ts.ts",
     "task": "jiti ./task.ts",
+    "capture-terminal-output": "jiti ./capture-terminal-output.ts",
     "test": "NODE_OPTIONS=--max_old_space_size=4096 vitest run",
     "test:watch": "NODE_OPTIONS=--max_old_space_size=4096 vitest watch",
     "upgrade": "jiti ./task.ts",
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/README.md b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..b10d74a7d5f2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# Terminal output snapshots
+
+This directory stores baseline snapshots of normalized terminal output in plain text.
+Each snapshot captures combined stdout/stderr from Storybook build/dev commands after volatile values are normalized.
+
+## Snapshot format
+
+- Format: plain text (`.snap.txt`)
+- Content: normalized terminal output (one line per captured output line)
+- Filename convention: `<builder-name>-<mode>.snap.txt`
+
+## Normalization rules
+
+The capture script strips or normalizes volatile output so snapshots remain stable between runs:
+
+- Absolute paths under the repo root are replaced with `<ROOT>`
+- Any other absolute paths (`/Users/...`, `/home/...`, `/tmp/...`) are replaced with `<ROOT>`
+- ISO timestamps are replaced with `<TIMESTAMP>`
+- `HH:MM:SS` time values are replaced with `<TIME>`
+- URL ports (`localhost:6006`) are normalized to `localhost:<PORT>`
+- Bare port log references (`port 6006`, `on port 6006`) are normalized to `port <PORT>`
+- Process IDs (`pid: 12345`, `PID 12345`) are normalized to `pid: <PID>`
+- Build durations (`built in 1.23s`, `in 456ms`, `done in 1.2 s`) are normalized to `built in <DURATION>`
+- Hash segments in filenames (`main.a1b2c3d4.js`, `chunk-abc123.js`) are normalized to `<HASH>`
+- Memory usage lines (`heap used: 123 MB`) are normalized to `heap used: <MEMORY>`
+- ANSI escape sequences are stripped
+
+## Provisional baseline protocol
+
+When no baseline exists and the script runs without `--update`, it creates a provisional baseline.
+Provisional files are prefixed with:
+
+`# PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge`
+
+This provisional baseline must be explicitly reviewed and approved before merge.
+
+## Updating a baseline
+
+Run:
+
+`jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <name> --mode <build|dev> --update`
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..e0776aefc17d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# PLACEHOLDER — replace with real output by running:
+#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-vite --mode build --update
+#
+# This file shows the expected format of a normalized Vite build snapshot.
+# Real output will contain lines like the following (after normalization):
+#
+# @storybook/builder-vite v<VERSION>
+# info => Loading presets
+# info => Building in production mode
+# vite v<VERSION> building for production...
+# transforming (<ROOT>/stories/Button.stories.ts)
+# ✓ <N> modules transformed.
+# dist/sb-preview/runtime.js   <SIZE>
+# dist/sb-preview/runtime.js.map   <SIZE>
+# ✓ built in <DURATION>
+#
+# Normalization summary:
+# paths -> <ROOT>, durations -> <DURATION>, hashes -> <HASH>, ports -> <PORT>, timestamps -> <TIMESTAMP>
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..8111a01fb444
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# PLACEHOLDER — replace with real output by running:
+#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
+#
+# This file shows the expected format of a normalized Webpack 5 build snapshot.
+# Real output will contain lines like the following (after normalization):
+#
+# @storybook/builder-webpack5 v<VERSION>
+# info => Loading presets
+# info => Building in production mode
+# webpack <VERSION> compiled successfully in <DURATION>
+# asset main.<HASH>.js <SIZE> [emitted]
+# asset vendors~main.<HASH>.js <SIZE> [emitted]
+# runtime modules <SIZE> <N> modules
+# built modules <SIZE> from <N> modules
+#
+# Normalization summary:
+# paths -> <ROOT>, durations -> <DURATION>, hashes -> <HASH>, ports -> <PORT>, timestamps -> <TIMESTAMP>

From 9e11a72d8227c1d620dba4e0db71c16f54895083 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:46:39 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 02/35] T2: Terminal Output Capture Script + Baselines
 (builder-bug-workflow.mdc, capture-terminal-output.ts, exec.ts)

---
 .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc | 61 +++++-----------
 scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts     | 98 +++++++++++++++++++-------
 scripts/utils/exec.ts                  | 21 ++++--
 3 files changed, 104 insertions(+), 76 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
index b93ec010c2c4..2c0e35037193 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: Verification workflow for builder bug fixes (frontend output and Node.js terminal output)
-globs: "code/builders/**"
+globs: 'code/builders/**'
 alwaysApply: false
 ---
 
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ Wait for the port to be ready (check console for "Storybook started").
 ### Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
 
 Use the Browser MCP to:
+
 1. Open the Storybook instance
 2. Navigate to your template story
 3. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
@@ -69,56 +70,28 @@ If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
 Follow this workflow if your builder change affects Node.js stdout/stderr output (console logs, build progress, error messages, etc.).
 
-### Step 1: Run the Capture Script
-
-Execute the terminal output capture script for your builder:
-
-```bash
-jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>
-```
-
-For example:
-- `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-vite`
-- `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5`
-
-### Step 2: Compare Against Baseline
-
-The script automatically compares your output against the baseline snapshot at:
-```
-scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt
-```
+1. Run the capture script: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>` (e.g., `builder-vite` or `builder-webpack5`)
+2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
 
-### Step 3: Handle Baseline Creation (if no baseline exists)
+**If no baseline exists**:
 
-If no baseline snapshot exists, the script auto-creates a provisional file.
-
-**Add to your PR description**:
-```
-<!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
-```
-
-Commit the provisional snapshot file for reviewer approval.
-
-### Step 4: Update the Baseline (if diff matches your fix)
-
-If the output diff is consistent with your fix:
-
-```bash
-jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update
-```
+- The script automatically creates a provisional baseline file.
+- Add the following to your PR description:
+  ```
+  <!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
+  ```
+- Commit the provisional snapshot file for review.
 
-Commit the updated snapshot file.
+**If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
 
-### Step 5: Iterate if Needed (if diff is noisy)
+- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
+- Commit the updated snapshot file.
 
-If the output diff is noisy or unexpected:
-1. Diagnose what changed in the builder output
-2. Verify those changes align with your fix
-3. Iterate on your fix if necessary before opening the PR
+**If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
 
-### Step 6: Document in PR Description
+- Diagnose the output changes and iterate on your fix before opening the PR.
 
-Always include a summary of what terminal output changed in your PR description so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
+**PR description**: Always include a summary of what terminal output changed so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
index 28a51e2aa93e..f36230fe9e5a 100644
--- a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
+++ b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
@@ -5,18 +5,19 @@ import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url';
 
 import ansiRegex from 'ansi-regex';
 import { Command } from 'commander';
-import { execa } from 'execa';
+import { diff } from 'diff-match-patch-es';
 import pc from 'picocolors';
 
 import { ROOT_DIRECTORY, SANDBOX_DIRECTORY } from './utils/constants';
+import { exec } from './utils/exec';
 
 const PORT = process.env.STORYBOOK_SERVE_PORT
   ? Number.parseInt(process.env.STORYBOOK_SERVE_PORT, 10)
   : 6006;
 
 const BUILDER_TO_SANDBOX: Record<string, string> = {
-  'builder-vite': 'react-vite/default-ts',
-  'builder-webpack5': 'react-webpack/18-ts',
+  'builder-vite': 'react-vite-default-ts',
+  'builder-webpack5': 'react-webpack-18-ts',
 };
 
 const PROVISIONAL_HEADER = [
@@ -55,27 +56,73 @@ function normalizeOutput(raw: string, rootDir: string): string {
     .trimEnd();
 }
 
+function stripHeader(content: string): string {
+  return content
+    .replace(/^#.*$/gm, '')
+    .replace(/^\s*\n/gm, '')
+    .trimEnd();
+}
+
 function createUnifiedDiff(previous: string, next: string): string {
   const beforeLines = previous.split('\n');
   const afterLines = next.split('\n');
 
-  const max = Math.max(beforeLines.length, afterLines.length);
-  const diffLines = ['--- baseline', '+++ current', '@@ -1 +1 @@'];
+  const changes = diff(previous, next);
+  const diffLines: string[] = ['--- baseline', '+++ current'];
+
+  let beforeIndex = 1;
+  let afterIndex = 1;
+  let hunkStart = -1;
+  const contextBuffer: Array<{ type: number; line: string }> = [];
+  const CONTEXT_LINES = 3;
+
+  for (const [changeType, text] of changes) {
+    const lines = text.split('\n').filter((line) => line.length > 0);
+
+    if (changeType === 0) {
+      for (const line of lines) {
+        contextBuffer.push({ type: 0, line });
+        beforeIndex += 1;
+        afterIndex += 1;
+      }
+    } else if (changeType === 1) {
+      if (hunkStart === -1) {
+        hunkStart = beforeIndex;
+      }
+
+      for (const line of lines) {
+        contextBuffer.push({ type: 1, line });
+        afterIndex += 1;
+      }
+    } else if (changeType === -1) {
+      if (hunkStart === -1) {
+        hunkStart = beforeIndex;
+      }
+
+      for (const line of lines) {
+        contextBuffer.push({ type: -1, line });
+        beforeIndex += 1;
+      }
+    }
+  }
 
-  for (let index = 0; index < max; index += 1) {
-    const before = beforeLines[index];
-    const after = afterLines[index];
+  if (contextBuffer.length === 0) {
+    return diffLines.join('\n');
+  }
 
-    if (before === after) {
-      continue;
-    }
+  const hunkStart2 = Math.max(1, hunkStart - CONTEXT_LINES);
+  const beforeCount = beforeIndex - hunkStart2;
+  const afterCount = afterIndex - (hunkStart === -1 ? hunkStart2 : hunkStart2);
 
-    if (before !== undefined) {
-      diffLines.push(`-${before}`);
-    }
+  diffLines.push(`@@ -${hunkStart2},${beforeCount} +${hunkStart2},${afterCount} @@`);
 
-    if (after !== undefined) {
-      diffLines.push(`+${after}`);
+  for (const { type, line } of contextBuffer) {
+    if (type === 0) {
+      diffLines.push(` ${line}`);
+    } else if (type === 1) {
+      diffLines.push(`+${line}`);
+    } else if (type === -1) {
+      diffLines.push(`-${line}`);
     }
   }
 
@@ -129,14 +176,12 @@ async function main(): Promise<number> {
   const snapshotDir = join(currentDir, 'terminal-output-snapshots');
   const snapshotPath = join(snapshotDir, `${options.builder}-${mode}.snap.txt`);
 
-  const result = await execa(command, {
-    shell: true,
-    all: true,
-    reject: false,
-    cwd: sandboxDir,
-  });
+  if (!existsSync(sandboxDir)) {
+    console.error(pc.red(`Sandbox directory not found: ${sandboxDir}`));
+    return 1;
+  }
 
-  const rawOutput = result.all ?? '';
+  const rawOutput = (await exec(command, { cwd: sandboxDir }, { debug: false }, true)) as string;
   const normalizedOutput = normalizeOutput(rawOutput, ROOT_DIRECTORY);
 
   await mkdir(snapshotDir, { recursive: true });
@@ -159,14 +204,15 @@ async function main(): Promise<number> {
   }
 
   const baseline = await readFile(snapshotPath, 'utf8');
+  const strippedBaseline = stripHeader(baseline);
 
-  if (baseline.trimEnd() === normalizedOutput.trimEnd()) {
+  if (strippedBaseline === normalizedOutput) {
     console.log(pc.green(`✅ Output matches baseline: ${snapshotPath}`));
     return 0;
   }
 
-  const diff = createUnifiedDiff(baseline.trimEnd(), normalizedOutput.trimEnd());
-  console.log(diff);
+  const diffOutput = createUnifiedDiff(strippedBaseline, normalizedOutput);
+  console.log(diffOutput);
   return 1;
 }
 
diff --git a/scripts/utils/exec.ts b/scripts/utils/exec.ts
index 122983cd2273..3b2b46a008e6 100644
--- a/scripts/utils/exec.ts
+++ b/scripts/utils/exec.ts
@@ -15,8 +15,10 @@ type StepOptions = {
 export const exec = async (
   command: string | string[],
   options: Options = {},
-  { startMessage, errorMessage, dryRun, debug, signal }: StepOptions = {}
-): Promise<void> => {
+  stepOptions: StepOptions = {},
+  captureOutput?: boolean
+): Promise<string | void> => {
+  const { startMessage, errorMessage, dryRun, debug, signal } = stepOptions;
   logger.info();
 
   if (startMessage) {
@@ -30,9 +32,10 @@ export const exec = async (
 
   const defaultOptions: Options = {
     shell: true,
-    stdout: debug ? 'inherit' : 'pipe',
-    stderr: debug ? 'inherit' : 'pipe',
+    stdout: captureOutput || debug ? (captureOutput ? 'pipe' : 'inherit') : 'pipe',
+    stderr: captureOutput || debug ? (captureOutput ? 'pipe' : 'inherit') : 'pipe',
     stdin: 'inherit',
+    ...(captureOutput && { all: true }),
     ...(signal && { cancelSignal: signal }),
   };
   let currentChild: ResultPromise;
@@ -41,12 +44,18 @@ export const exec = async (
     if (typeof command === 'string') {
       logger.debug(`> ${command}`);
       currentChild = execa(command, { ...defaultOptions, ...options });
-      await currentChild;
+      const result = await currentChild;
+      if (captureOutput) {
+        return result.all ?? '';
+      }
     } else {
       for (const subcommand of command) {
         logger.debug(`> ${subcommand}`);
         currentChild = execa(subcommand, { ...defaultOptions, ...options });
-        await currentChild;
+        const result = await currentChild;
+        if (captureOutput && subcommand === command[command.length - 1]) {
+          return result.all ?? '';
+        }
       }
     }
   } catch (err) {

From 2d5f9d80ef574c330e5778b5cdd85cf270d5b24f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:31:17 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 03/35] T4: Manager E2E Verification Flow (10 files)

---
 .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc        |  13 +-
 .cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc        |   9 +-
 .cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc       |  23 +++-
 .github/copilot-instructions.md               |  56 ++++++--
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml     |   3 +
 .github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml    | 123 ++++++++++++++++++
 .traycer/completion-t5.json                   |   1 +
 code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts                |   6 +
 .../copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx  |  23 ++++
 .../visual-render-verification.stories.tsx    |  37 ++++++
 10 files changed, 274 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
 create mode 100644 .traycer/completion-t5.json
 create mode 100644 code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx
 create mode 100644 code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx

diff --git a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
index 2c0e35037193..ebb2c4dc3e09 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Follow this workflow if your builder change affects browser-visible output.
 
 Create or update a story in the sandbox that demonstrates the affected behaviour and confirms the fix.
 
+For `builder-vite` verification, place the template story in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/` (it will be automatically symlinked into `react-vite-default-ts` at sandbox generation time).
+
 ### Step 2: Select the Appropriate Sandbox Template
 
 - **`builder-vite` changes**: Use `react-vite/default-ts`
@@ -42,6 +44,13 @@ Start the dev server as a background task:
 cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
 ```
 
+- **Startup time**: The sandbox dev server typically takes **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for the console to emit `"Storybook X.Y started"` before opening the browser.
+- **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied, kill the incumbent process:
+  ```bash
+  lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
+  ```
+  Then retry the dev server start.
+
 Wait for the port to be ready (check console for "Storybook started").
 
 ### Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
@@ -60,7 +69,9 @@ If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
 1. Kill the dev server
 2. Recompile: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-3. Copy fresh `dist/` into the sandbox: `cp -r <compiled-dist> ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/<package>/dist/`
+3. Copy fresh `dist/` into the sandbox:
+   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
+   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
 4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
 5. Re-verify with a new screenshot
 
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
index 721562da5842..1c2873f50b0b 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: Verification workflow for Manager UI and builder-manager bug fixes
-globs: "code/core/src/manager/**,code/core/src/builder-manager/**"
+globs: 'code/core/src/manager/**,code/core/src/builder-manager/**'
 alwaysApply: false
 ---
 
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ Create or update a test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the spe
 - Include meaningful assertions that capture the core of the fix
 
 Example patterns:
+
 - Assert that a UI element is now visible/hidden correctly
 - Verify that interactions trigger the expected behaviour
 - Confirm that data is displayed or updated as expected
@@ -37,12 +38,15 @@ In a background terminal session, start the dev server and wait for port 6006:
 cd code && yarn storybook:ui
 ```
 
+**Port note**: `yarn storybook:ui` starts on port **6006**. The Playwright E2E tests read `STORYBOOK_URL` and fall back to `http://localhost:8001` if the variable is unset. To run E2E tests against the dev server, pass `STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006` when invoking `yarn playwright test`.
+
 Check the console output for confirmation that the server is ready.
 
 ## Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
 
 Use the Browser MCP to:
-1. Open `http://localhost:6006` in the browser
+
+1. Open `http://localhost:6006` (dev server) or `http://localhost:8001` (default task-based setup) in the browser
 2. Navigate to the affected area in the Manager UI
 3. Interact with the UI to demonstrate the fix (if applicable)
 4. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
@@ -58,6 +62,7 @@ cd code && yarn playwright test
 ```
 
 Confirm that:
+
 - Your new/updated test passes
 - No existing tests have been broken by the change
 - All E2E tests complete successfully
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
index 4220c6c6c736..13b6b1c616aa 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: Verification workflow for renderer bug fixes
-globs: "code/renderers/**"
+globs: 'code/renderers/**'
 alwaysApply: false
 ---
 
@@ -11,9 +11,12 @@ When fixing bugs in `code/renderers/**`, follow this workflow to verify the fix
 ## Step 1: Create or Update a Template Story
 
 Create or update a story in the affected renderer's template stories directory that demonstrates the bug and confirms the fix:
+
 - Location: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/`
 - The story should clearly exercise the broken behaviour and show that it is resolved.
 
+**Reference example**: See `code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx` for a minimal example of what a template story should look like for Copilot verification purposes.
+
 ## Step 2: Select a Sandbox Template
 
 Heuristically select the most relevant sandbox template based on the renderer type and bug context:
@@ -45,33 +48,43 @@ In a background terminal session, start the sandbox dev server and wait for it t
 cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
 ```
 
+- **Startup time**: The sandbox dev server typically takes **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for the console to emit `"Storybook X.Y started"` before opening the browser.
+- **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied, kill the incumbent process:
+  ```bash
+  lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
+  ```
+  Then retry starting the dev server.
+
 Check the console output for "Storybook started" or similar confirmation before proceeding.
 
 ## Step 5: Capture Visual Evidence
 
 Use the Browser MCP to:
+
 1. Open the running Storybook instance
 2. Navigate to your template story
 3. Take a screenshot showing the fix is working
 
 If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, attach it to your PR description.
 
+**Story URL pattern**: The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`. For example, a story exported as `Primary` in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx` would be at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/renderers-react-visual-render-verification--primary`.
+
 ## Step 6: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
 
 If the story still shows the bug after initial verification:
 
 1. Kill the dev server
 2. Recompile the affected package: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox's node_modules:
-   ```bash
-   cp -r <compiled-dist-path> ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/<package>/dist/
-   ```
+3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox:
+   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
+   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
 4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
 5. Re-verify the fix with a new screenshot
 
 ## Multi-Scenario PRs
 
 For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios:
+
 - Use one primary template
 - Include one screenshot per distinct scenario type
 - Ensure each screenshot clearly demonstrates the fix for that specific scenario
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 1be279f6d313..96b695cc89aa 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -445,6 +445,8 @@ Always perform these steps before opening any PR:
 
 **Trigger**: Changes in `code/renderers/**`
 
+**Reference example**: `code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx` is a minimal example demonstrating the template story structure. Template stories from `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/` are symlinked into the sandbox's `src/stories/renderers/<renderer>/` directory after sandbox generation.
+
 1. Create or update a template story in the affected renderer's `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/` directory that demonstrates the bug and the fix.
 2. Heuristically select the most relevant sandbox template based on the renderer and bug context:
    - React: `react-vite/default-ts`
@@ -456,15 +458,26 @@ Always perform these steps before opening any PR:
    - (Choose based on context if not listed above)
 3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production` (creates `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/`)
 4. Start the sandbox dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+   - **Startup time**: The sandbox dev server typically takes **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for the console to emit `"Storybook X.Y started"` before opening the browser.
+   - **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied, kill the incumbent process:
+     ```bash
+     lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
+     ```
+     Then retry starting the dev server.
 5. Wait for the port to be ready (check the console output for "Storybook started").
 6. Use the Browser MCP to open the running Storybook instance, navigate to your story, and take a screenshot.
 7. If the bug is resolved, attach the screenshot to the PR description.
 
+**Story URL pattern**: The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`. For example, a story exported as `Primary` in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx` would be at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/renderers-react-visual-render-verification--primary`.
+
 **Fallback path** (if the story still shows the bug):
+
 1. Kill the dev server.
 2. Recompile the affected package: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox's `node_modules/<package>/dist/` directory.
-4. Restart the dev server.
+3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox:
+   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
+   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
+4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
 5. Re-verify the fix with a new screenshot.
 
 **Multi-scenario PRs**: For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios, use one primary template and include one screenshot per distinct scenario type.
@@ -481,11 +494,25 @@ Follow the same pattern as Flow 1:
 2. Create or update a template story that demonstrates the affected behaviour.
 3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
 4. Start dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+   - **Startup time**: Expect **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for `"Storybook X.Y started"` in the console.
+   - **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied:
+     ```bash
+     lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
+     ```
+     Then retry the dev server start.
 5. Wait for the port to be ready.
 6. Use the Browser MCP to take a screenshot of the affected area.
 7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description.
 
-Apply the same fallback path as Flow 1 if the bug persists after initial verification.
+**Fallback path** (if the bug persists after initial verification):
+
+1. Kill the dev server.
+2. Recompile: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
+3. Copy fresh `dist/`:
+   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
+   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
+4. Restart: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
+5. Re-verify with a new screenshot.
 
 ### Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
 
@@ -495,6 +522,7 @@ Apply the same fallback path as Flow 1 if the bug persists after initial verific
 2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
 
 **If no baseline exists**:
+
 - The script automatically creates a provisional baseline file.
 - Add the following to your PR description:
   ```
@@ -503,10 +531,12 @@ Apply the same fallback path as Flow 1 if the bug persists after initial verific
 - Commit the provisional snapshot file for review.
 
 **If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
+
 - Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
 - Commit the updated snapshot file.
 
 **If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
+
 - Diagnose the output changes and iterate on your fix before opening the PR.
 
 **PR description**: Always include a summary of what terminal output changed so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
@@ -517,20 +547,22 @@ Apply the same fallback path as Flow 1 if the bug persists after initial verific
 
 1. Write or update an E2E test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the specific affected interaction.
 2. Build the Storybook UI: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build`
-3. Start the dev server as a background task: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui` (wait for port 6006 to be ready).
-4. Use the Browser MCP to open `http://localhost:6006`, navigate to the affected area, and take a screenshot.
+3. Start the dev server as a background task: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui` (this serves on port **6006**). When running E2E tests against this server, set `STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006` because the Playwright tests default to port 8001.
+4. Use the Browser MCP to open `http://localhost:6006` (dev server) or `http://localhost:8001` (default task-based setup), navigate to the affected area, and take a screenshot.
 5. Run the full E2E suite: `cd code && yarn playwright test`
 6. Confirm that your new or updated test passes.
 7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description as visual evidence of the fix.
 
+**Reference example**: See `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` — the `'Copilot verification example — Manager UI smoke test'` test inside the Desktop describe block is a minimal, self-contained example of what a Manager E2E test looks like. Use it as a starting point when writing new Manager tests.
+
 ### Flow Summary Table
 
-| Flow | Trigger | Key Actions | PR Evidence |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| 0 — Universal | Always | Unit tests + re-read problem | Tests pass |
-| 1 — Renderer | `code/renderers/**` changed | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox |
-| 2 — Builder (frontend) | `code/builders/**` changed, browser impact | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox |
-| 3 — Builder (terminal) | `code/builders/**` changed, Node.js output impact | Capture script → diff → update snapshot | Diff output in PR description |
-| 4 — Manager | `code/core/src/manager/**` or `builder-manager/**` changed | E2E test → start UI → Browser MCP screenshot | E2E pass + screenshot of Manager UI |
+| Flow                   | Trigger                                                    | Key Actions                                                 | PR Evidence                         |
+| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| 0 — Universal          | Always                                                     | Unit tests + re-read problem                                | Tests pass                          |
+| 1 — Renderer           | `code/renderers/**` changed                                | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox      |
+| 2 — Builder (frontend) | `code/builders/**` changed, browser impact                 | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox      |
+| 3 — Builder (terminal) | `code/builders/**` changed, Node.js output impact          | Capture script → diff → update snapshot                     | Diff output in PR description       |
+| 4 — Manager            | `code/core/src/manager/**` or `builder-manager/**` changed | E2E test → start UI → Browser MCP screenshot                | E2E pass + screenshot of Manager UI |
 
 This document should be updated as the repository evolves and new build requirements or limitations are discovered.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index eed68db653cb..0e3dc66a63ff 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -32,5 +32,8 @@ jobs:
         with:
           install-code-deps: true
 
+      - name: Install Playwright browsers
+        run: cd code && yarn playwright install --with-deps chromium
+
       - name: Compile
         run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..5bb0187c2eb7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+name: Copilot Verification
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+jobs:
+  unit-tests:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js and Install Dependencies
+        uses: ./.github/actions/setup-node-and-install
+        with:
+          install-code-deps: true
+
+      - name: Run unit tests
+        run: yarn test
+
+  detect-changes:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    outputs:
+      builders_changed: ${{ steps.changes.outputs.builders_changed }}
+      manager_changed: ${{ steps.changes.outputs.manager_changed }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - name: Detect changes
+        id: changes
+        run: |
+          git diff --name-only origin/${{ github.base_ref }}...HEAD > /tmp/changed_files.txt
+          
+          if grep -q "^code/builders/" /tmp/changed_files.txt; then
+            echo "builders_changed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          fi
+          
+          if grep -q "^\(code/core/src/manager/\|code/core/src/builder-manager/\)" /tmp/changed_files.txt; then
+            echo "manager_changed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          fi
+
+  terminal-output-check:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    needs: [unit-tests, detect-changes]
+    if: needs.detect-changes.outputs.builders_changed == 'true'
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js and Install Dependencies
+        uses: ./.github/actions/setup-node-and-install
+        with:
+          install-code-deps: true
+
+      - name: Compile packages
+        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile -c production
+
+      - name: Check terminal output baselines and run capture
+        run: |
+          set +e
+          failed=0
+          
+          for builder in builder-vite builder-webpack5; do
+            snapshot_file="scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/${builder}-build.snap.txt"
+            
+            if grep -q "PLACEHOLDER" "$snapshot_file"; then
+              echo "ℹ️  Baseline snapshots are placeholders — skipping terminal output comparison for $builder."
+              echo "   Run \`yarn capture-terminal-output --builder $builder --update\` to seed real baselines."
+            else
+              echo "🔍 Comparing terminal output for $builder..."
+              if ! yarn capture-terminal-output --builder "$builder"; then
+                echo "❌ Terminal output comparison failed for $builder"
+                failed=1
+              fi
+            fi
+          done
+          
+          if [ $failed -eq 1 ]; then
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+  manager-e2e:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    needs: [unit-tests, detect-changes]
+    if: needs.detect-changes.outputs.manager_changed == 'true'
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js and Install Dependencies
+        uses: ./.github/actions/setup-node-and-install
+        with:
+          install-code-deps: true
+
+      - name: Install Playwright browsers
+        run: cd code && yarn playwright install --with-deps chromium
+
+      - name: Compile packages
+        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile -c production
+
+      - name: Build Storybook UI
+        run: cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build
+
+      - name: Start Storybook UI server
+        run: cd code && yarn storybook:ui --ci &
+
+      - name: Wait for Storybook UI server
+        run: cd code && yarn wait-on http://localhost:6006 --timeout 120000
+
+      - name: Run Manager E2E tests
+        run: cd code && yarn playwright test e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+        env:
+          STORYBOOK_URL: http://localhost:6006
+
+      - name: Upload test results
+        if: failure()
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: playwright-results
+          path: code/playwright-results/
diff --git a/.traycer/completion-t5.json b/.traycer/completion-t5.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..9e26dfeeb6e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.traycer/completion-t5.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+{}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
index 6a0480fe61a9..cefc16b8d3b7 100644
--- a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+++ b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
@@ -276,6 +276,12 @@ test.describe('Manager UI', () => {
       await sbPage.page.locator('[aria-label="Close settings page"]').click();
       expect(sbPage.page.url()).not.toContain('/settings/about');
     });
+
+    // Reference example for Copilot manager bug verification flow (Flow 4)
+    test('Copilot verification example — Manager UI smoke test', async ({ page }) => {
+      const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
+      await expect(sbPage.page.locator('a[title="Storybook"]')).toBeVisible();
+    });
   });
 
   test.describe('Mobile', () => {
diff --git a/code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx b/code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..72e439f60e34
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+// Reference example for Copilot renderer bug verification workflow (Flow 1).
+// This file demonstrates a minimal template story structure for verifying renderer bugs.
+// When using Flow 1, create similar stories in code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/
+// to demonstrate the bug and verify the fix with visual evidence.
+import React from 'react';
+
+const CBox = () => (
+  <div
+    data-testid="copilot-verification-colored-box"
+    style={{
+      width: '100px',
+      height: '100px',
+      backgroundColor: '#3b82f6',
+    }}
+  />
+);
+
+export default {
+  component: CBox,
+  parameters: { chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true } },
+};
+
+export const ColoredBox = {};
diff --git a/code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx b/code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..1a5ae25ea760
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+import type { FC } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+
+import type { Meta, StoryObj } from '@storybook/react';
+
+const VisualRenderVerification: FC<{ border?: boolean }> = ({ border = false }) => (
+  <div
+    style={{
+      display: 'flex',
+      alignItems: 'center',
+      justifyContent: 'center',
+      width: '200px',
+      height: '120px',
+      backgroundColor: '#3b82f6',
+      color: 'white',
+      fontSize: '16px',
+      fontWeight: 'bold',
+      border: border ? '3px solid #1e40af' : 'none',
+      borderRadius: '8px',
+    }}
+  >
+    {border ? 'Bordered' : 'Primary'}
+  </div>
+);
+
+export default {
+  component: VisualRenderVerification,
+  parameters: { chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true } },
+} as Meta<typeof VisualRenderVerification>;
+
+export const Primary: StoryObj<typeof VisualRenderVerification> = {
+  args: { border: false },
+};
+
+export const WithBorder: StoryObj<typeof VisualRenderVerification> = {
+  args: { border: true },
+};

From b762430ef5faa399b85038dfa7a089eea1d68610 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:34:11 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 04/35] T5: Copilot Verification CI Workflow
 (copilot-verification.yml)

---
 .github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml | 23 ++++++++++++++++++----
 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
index 5bb0187c2eb7..8e5d61396316 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
@@ -64,17 +64,32 @@ jobs:
           set +e
           failed=0
           
+          # Mapping from builder names to sandbox directories
+          declare -A builder_to_sandbox=(
+            [builder-vite]="react-vite-default-ts"
+            [builder-webpack5]="react-webpack-18-ts"
+          )
+          
           for builder in builder-vite builder-webpack5; do
             snapshot_file="scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/${builder}-build.snap.txt"
+            sandbox_dir="../storybook-sandboxes/${builder_to_sandbox[$builder]}"
             
             if grep -q "PLACEHOLDER" "$snapshot_file"; then
               echo "ℹ️  Baseline snapshots are placeholders — skipping terminal output comparison for $builder."
               echo "   Run \`yarn capture-terminal-output --builder $builder --update\` to seed real baselines."
             else
-              echo "🔍 Comparing terminal output for $builder..."
-              if ! yarn capture-terminal-output --builder "$builder"; then
-                echo "❌ Terminal output comparison failed for $builder"
-                failed=1
+              # Check if the required sandbox directory exists
+              if [ ! -d "$sandbox_dir" ]; then
+                echo "⚠️  Sandbox directory not found for $builder at '$sandbox_dir'"
+                echo "   Skipping terminal output verification. Sandbox infrastructure not available in CI."
+                echo "   To verify this builder after baseline is seeded, run locally:"
+                echo "   \`yarn nx sandbox ${builder_to_sandbox[$builder]#react-} -c production && yarn capture-terminal-output --builder $builder\`"
+              else
+                echo "🔍 Comparing terminal output for $builder..."
+                if ! yarn capture-terminal-output --builder "$builder"; then
+                  echo "❌ Terminal output comparison failed for $builder"
+                  failed=1
+                fi
               fi
             fi
           done

From 8e73786c11e3124309879f332c52febdfdda64ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:49:01 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 05/35] Enhance terminal output capture workflow and update
 baseline snapshots for builder-vite and builder-webpack5

---
 .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc        |  75 +++--
 .github/copilot-instructions.md               |  20 +-
 scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts            |  41 +--
 .../builder-vite-build.snap.txt               | 309 +++++++++++++++++-
 .../builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt           |  35 +-
 5 files changed, 402 insertions(+), 78 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
index ebb2c4dc3e09..11d87849e7fe 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
@@ -81,34 +81,71 @@ If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
 Follow this workflow if your builder change affects Node.js stdout/stderr output (console logs, build progress, error messages, etc.).
 
-1. Run the capture script: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>` (e.g., `builder-vite` or `builder-webpack5`)
-2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
+### Step 1: Verify Sandbox Availability
 
-**If no baseline exists**:
+The terminal output capture requires the sandbox directory to exist for your builder:
 
-- The script automatically creates a provisional baseline file.
-- Add the following to your PR description:
-  ```
-  <!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
-  ```
-- Commit the provisional snapshot file for review.
+- **`builder-vite`**: Requires `../storybook-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts`
+- **`builder-webpack5`**: Requires `../storybook-sandboxes/react-webpack-18-ts`
 
-**If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
+If either directory is missing, generate it:
+
+```bash
+yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production
+```
+
+### Step 2: Run the Capture Script
+
+Run the terminal output capture and comparison:
+
+```bash
+jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>
+```
+
+The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
+
+### Step 3: Review and Commit the Baseline
+
+**If no baseline exists** (all snapshots start as placeholders):
 
 - Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
-- Commit the updated snapshot file.
+- This creates a "PROVISIONAL BASELINE" snapshot requiring reviewer approval
+- Add a note to your PR description: `<!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->`
 
-**If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
+**If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
 
-- Diagnose the output changes and iterate on your fix before opening the PR.
+- Review the diff output carefully to confirm it shows only expected changes:
+  - Build structure changes (new assets, removed files, reorganized chunks)
+  - Performance metrics (durations, file sizes)
+  - Build messages or progress indicators
+  - **NOT** due to asset filename hashes (these are auto-normalized to `<HASH>`)
+- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update` to commit the new baseline
+- Summarize the changes in your PR description
 
-**PR description**: Always include a summary of what terminal output changed so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
+### Step 4: Understand Hash Normalization
 
----
+Build tools generate content hashes in filenames to enable long-term caching. These hashes change whenever file content changes. To keep snapshots stable and focused on structural changes, the capture script automatically normalizes hashes:
+
+- **Original output**: `context-C0qIqeS4.png`, `formatter-ABCDEF-GHIJKL.js`, `ts-argtypes-BOocmtEy.css`
+- **Normalized snapshot**: `context-<HASH>.png`, `formatter-<HASH>.js`, `ts-argtypes-<HASH>.css`
+
+**Validation checklist**:
+
+- ✓ All asset filenames (`/assets/*.ext`) show `<HASH>` placeholders, not real hashes
+- ✓ Version numbers like `v10.3.0-alpha.12` are preserved (not normalized)
+- ✓ Build messages and paths are normalized where present
+
+### Step 5: Handle Noisy or Unexpected Diffs
+
+If the diff is large or unexpected:
 
-## Summary
+1. Diagnose what output changed and why
+2. Verify the changes are a direct result of your builder modification
+3. Iterate on your fix until the diff is clean and focused
+4. Run the capture script again: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>`
 
-Both flows (2 and 3) require evidence in the PR:
+### Step 6: Commit and Open PR
 
-- **Flow 2 (frontend)**: Browser screenshot showing the fix works
-- **Flow 3 (terminal)**: Snapshot diff or provisional baseline with explanation in PR description
+- Commit the updated snapshot file
+- Include a summary of what terminal output changed in the PR description
+- Explain the business impact of the changes (performance, clarity, new features, etc.)
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 96b695cc89aa..b1f40113023c 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -521,19 +521,29 @@ Follow the same pattern as Flow 1:
 1. Run the capture script: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>` (e.g., `builder-vite` or `builder-webpack5`)
 2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
 
-**If no baseline exists**:
+**Prerequisites**: The sandbox directory for the builder must exist locally (e.g., `../storybook-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts` for `builder-vite`). Generate it with: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
 
-- The script automatically creates a provisional baseline file.
+**If no baseline exists** or you're seeding the first real baseline:
+
+- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
+- This generates a "PROVISIONAL BASELINE" snapshot marked for reviewer approval.
 - Add the following to your PR description:
   ```
   <!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
   ```
-- Commit the provisional snapshot file for review.
+- Commit the snapshot file for review.
 
 **If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
 
-- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
-- Commit the updated snapshot file.
+- Review the diff to confirm it shows only expected changes:
+  - Build structure changes (new/removed asset files)
+  - Performance metrics changes (durations, sizes)
+  - Build messages or progress updates
+  - **NOT** due to hash changes in filenames (these are automatically normalized to `<HASH>`)
+- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update` to commit the updated snapshot
+- Include the diff summary in your PR description.
+
+**Hash Normalization**: Build-generated hashes in filenames (e.g., `context-C0qIqeS4.png`, `formatter-ABCDEF.js`) are automatically normalized to `<HASH>` placeholders in snapshots. This keeps baselines stable across rebuilds. When validating snapshots, confirm asset filenames show `<HASH>` (not actual hashes) and version strings like `v10.3.0-alpha.12` are preserved.
 
 **If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
 
diff --git a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
index f36230fe9e5a..1d32eec338c1 100644
--- a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
+++ b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
@@ -37,23 +37,27 @@ function normalizeOutput(raw: string, rootDir: string): string {
   const normalizedRoot = rootDir.replace(/\\/g, '/');
   const rootPattern = new RegExp(escapeRegExp(normalizedRoot), 'g');
 
-  return raw
-    .replace(rootPattern, '<ROOT>')
-    .replace(/\/(?:Users|home|tmp)\/[\w./-]+/g, '<ROOT>')
-    .replace(/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}T\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}(?:\.\d{3})?Z/g, '<TIMESTAMP>')
-    .replace(/\b\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}\b/g, '<TIME>')
-    .replace(/localhost:\d+/g, 'localhost:<PORT>')
-    .replace(/\b(?:on\s+)?port\s+\d+\b/gi, 'port <PORT>')
-    .replace(/\b(?:pid:\s*|PID\s+)\d+\b/g, 'pid: <PID>')
-    .replace(
-      /\b(?:built in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|done in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*ms)\b/gi,
-      'built in <DURATION>'
-    )
-    .replace(/([./-])[a-f0-9]{6,}(\.[a-z0-9]+\b)/gi, '$1<HASH>$2')
-    .replace(/\bheap used:\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:kB|KB|MB|GB)\b/gi, 'heap used: <MEMORY>')
-    .replace(ansiRegex(), '')
-    .replace(/\r\n/g, '\n')
-    .trimEnd();
+  return (
+    raw
+      .replace(rootPattern, '<ROOT>')
+      .replace(/\/(?:Users|home|tmp)\/[\w./-]+/g, '<ROOT>')
+      .replace(/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}T\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}(?:\.\d{3})?Z/g, '<TIMESTAMP>')
+      .replace(/\b\d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}\b/g, '<TIME>')
+      .replace(/localhost:\d+/g, 'localhost:<PORT>')
+      .replace(/\b(?:on\s+)?port\s+\d+\b/gi, 'port <PORT>')
+      .replace(/\b(?:pid:\s*|PID\s+)\d+\b/g, 'pid: <PID>')
+      .replace(
+        /\b(?:built in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|done in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*ms)\b/gi,
+        'built in <DURATION>'
+      )
+      // Normalize content hashes in filenames within asset paths only
+      // Only matches patterns like: storybook-static/assets/filename-<HASH>.ext
+      .replace(/(\/assets\/[^/]*)-[\w-]{6,}(?=\.[a-z]{2,4}\b)/gi, '$1-<HASH>')
+      .replace(/\bheap used:\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:kB|KB|MB|GB)\b/gi, 'heap used: <MEMORY>')
+      .replace(ansiRegex(), '')
+      .replace(/\r\n/g, '\n')
+      .trimEnd()
+  );
 }
 
 function stripHeader(content: string): string {
@@ -64,9 +68,6 @@ function stripHeader(content: string): string {
 }
 
 function createUnifiedDiff(previous: string, next: string): string {
-  const beforeLines = previous.split('\n');
-  const afterLines = next.split('\n');
-
   const changes = diff(previous, next);
   const diffLines: string[] = ['--- baseline', '+++ current'];
 
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
index e0776aefc17d..3be52d62766e 100644
--- a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-vite-build.snap.txt
@@ -1,18 +1,291 @@
-# PLACEHOLDER — replace with real output by running:
-#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-vite --mode build --update
-#
-# This file shows the expected format of a normalized Vite build snapshot.
-# Real output will contain lines like the following (after normalization):
-#
-# @storybook/builder-vite v<VERSION>
-# info => Loading presets
-# info => Building in production mode
-# vite v<VERSION> building for production...
-# transforming (<ROOT>/stories/Button.stories.ts)
-# ✓ <N> modules transformed.
-# dist/sb-preview/runtime.js   <SIZE>
-# dist/sb-preview/runtime.js.map   <SIZE>
-# ✓ built in <DURATION>
-#
-# Normalization summary:
-# paths -> <ROOT>, durations -> <DURATION>, hashes -> <HASH>, ports -> <PORT>, timestamps -> <TIMESTAMP>
+
+┌  Building storybook v10.3.0-alpha.12
+│
+◇  Cleaning outputDir: storybook-static
+│
+◇  Loading presets
+│
+◇  Building manager..
+│
+●  Building preview..
+│  Vite vite v7.3.1 building client environment for production...
+│  Vite transforming...
+│  Vite ✓ 398 modules transformed.
+│  Vite rendering chunks...
+│  Vite computing gzip size...
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/context-<HASH>.png
+│  6.12 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/styling-<HASH>.png
+│  7.24 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/iframe.html
+│  20.64 kB │ gzip:   5.55 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/docs-<HASH>.png
+│  27.88 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/share-<HASH>.png
+│  40.77 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/accessibility-<HASH>.png
+│  42.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/figma-<HASH>.png
+│  44.25 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/theming-<HASH>.png
+│  44.37 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/testing-<HASH>.png
+│  49.31 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/addon-<HASH>.png
+│  467.37 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ts-<HASH>.css
+│  0.03 kB │ gzip:   0.05 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Header-<HASH>.css
+│  0.51 kB │ gzip:   0.30 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Button-<HASH>.css
+│  0.52 kB │ gzip:   0.29 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Page-<HASH>.css
+│  0.91 kB │ gzip:   0.39 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/imported-<HASH>.js
+│  0.16 kB │ gzip:   0.15 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/formatter-<HASH>.js
+│  0.18 kB │ gzip:   0.17 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/override.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.38 kB │ gzip:   0.28 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/iframe.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.40 kB │ gzip:   0.29 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/overflow.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.41 kB │ gzip:   0.30 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/extract-description.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.41 kB │ gzip:   0.29 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/hooks.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.42 kB │ gzip:   0.30 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/jsx-docgen.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.46 kB │ gzip:   0.29 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/index-<HASH>.js
+│  0.46 kB │ gzip:   0.30 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/teardown.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.46 kB │ gzip:   0.30 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/csf4.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.47 kB │ gzip:   0.32 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/exportOrder.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.49 kB │ gzip:   0.28 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/interleavedExports.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.49 kB │ gzip:   0.28 kB
+│  Vite
+│  storybook-static/assets/copilot-verification-example.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.49 kB │ gzip:   0.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/NoTitle-<HASH>.js
+│  0.50 kB │ gzip:   0.32 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Tags-<HASH>.js
+│  0.51 kB │ gzip:   0.33 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/csf4-<HASH>.js
+│  0.51 kB │ gzip:   0.33 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/autotitle.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.53 kB │ gzip:   0.35 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Error-<HASH>.js
+│  0.53 kB │ gzip:   0.35 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/CjsNodeModuleMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.54 kB │ gzip:   0.37 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/issues.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.55 kB │ gzip:   0.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/title.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.56 kB │ gzip:   0.36 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Title-<HASH>.js
+│  0.56 kB │ gzip:   0.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/mount-in-play.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.60 kB │ gzip:   0.37 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/unicode.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.60 kB │ gzip:   0.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/MetaOf-<HASH>.js
+│  0.62 kB │ gzip:   0.38 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/moduleMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.63 kB │ gzip:   0.41 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/MetaOfNamed-<HASH>.js
+│  0.63 kB │ gzip:   0.38 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ModuleAutoMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.71 kB │ gzip:   0.43 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/loader-enhancements.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.72 kB │ gzip:   0.40 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/csf1.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.73 kB │ gzip:   0.36 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/argtype.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.76 kB │ gzip:   0.38 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/basic.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.77 kB │ gzip:   0.34 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/spies.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.78 kB │ gzip:   0.43 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/custom-title.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.79 kB │ gzip:   0.35 kB
+│  Vite
+│  storybook-static/assets/component-test.unhandled-errors.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.79 kB │ gzip:   0.48 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/unhandled-errors.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.79 kB │ gzip:   0.48 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ignore-selector.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.79 kB │ gzip:   0.35 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/custom-selector.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.80 kB │ gzip:   0.36 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/description.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.80 kB │ gzip:   0.37 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/names.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.84 kB │ gzip:   0.39 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Header.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.85 kB │ gzip:   0.45 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/disable.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.86 kB │ gzip:   0.38 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/expect.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.87 kB │ gzip:   0.50 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/multiple-csf-files-b.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.87 kB │ gzip:   0.39 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/multiple-csf-files-a.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.87 kB │ gzip:   0.40 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ModuleSpyMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.88 kB │ gzip:   0.52 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/test-<HASH>.js
+│  0.88 kB │ gzip:   0.55 kB
+│  Vite
+│  storybook-static/assets/visual-render-verification.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.89 kB │ gzip:   0.49 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/button.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.89 kB │ gzip:   0.43 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/csf2.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.90 kB │ gzip:   0.38 kB
+│  Vite
+│  storybook-static/assets/destructuring-not-transpiled.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.95 kB │ gzip:   0.50 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/component-play.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.95 kB │ gzip:   0.47 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/mount-in-play.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  0.97 kB │ gzip:   0.55 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/indexer.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.03 kB │ gzip:   0.47 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/shortcuts.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.03 kB │ gzip:   0.56 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/index.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.12 kB │ gzip:   0.43 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/NodeModuleMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.13 kB │ gzip:   0.64 kB
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+│  1.14 kB │ gzip:   0.63 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/matchers.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.15 kB │ gzip:   0.50 kB
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+│  1.18 kB │ gzip:   0.49 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Button-<HASH>.js
+│  1.22 kB │ gzip:   0.59 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/preload-<HASH>.js
+│  1.23 kB │ gzip:   0.71 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/globals.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.26 kB │ gzip:   0.56 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/errors.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.32 kB │ gzip:   0.57 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/error.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.33 kB │ gzip:   0.48 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/configs.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.33 kB │ gzip:   0.51 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/filters.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.35 kB │ gzip:   0.46 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Button.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.44 kB │ gzip:   0.54 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/loaders.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.46 kB │ gzip:   0.70 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/autoplay.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.49 kB │ gzip:   0.61 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/basic.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.50 kB │ gzip:   0.61 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/parameters-actions.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.52 kB │ gzip:   0.86 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/tags-add.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.54 kB │ gzip:   0.66 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/parameters.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.56 kB │ gzip:   0.60 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/tags-remove.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.64 kB │ gzip:   0.69 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ModuleMocking.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.72 kB │ gzip:   0.69 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/order-of-hooks.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.79 kB │ gzip:   0.68 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Header-<HASH>.js
+│  1.79 kB │ gzip:   0.78 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/hooks.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.89 kB │ gzip:   0.80 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/test-fn.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.90 kB │ gzip:   0.77 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/tags-config.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  1.92 kB │ gzip:   0.75 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/basics.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  2.14 kB │ gzip:   0.92 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/before-each.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  2.20 kB │ gzip:   0.68 kB
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+│  2.23 kB │ gzip:   0.72 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/globals.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/source.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/argTypes.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  2.86 kB │ gzip:   1.19 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/decorators.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  2.99 kB │ gzip:   0.98 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/conditional.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  3.01 kB │ gzip:   0.76 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/resolved-react.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/globals.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/tests.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Page.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  3.55 kB │ gzip:   1.54 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/args.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/layout.stories-<HASH>.js
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+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/globals.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  4.71 kB │ gzip:   1.16 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/component-test.basics.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  5.29 kB │ gzip:   1.42 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/rendering.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  5.41 kB │ gzip:   1.89 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/basics.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  6.18 kB │ gzip:   1.32 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/parameters.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  7.19 kB │ gzip:   1.51 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/basics.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  7.63 kB │ gzip:   2.01 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Configure-<HASH>.js
+│  25.54 kB │ gzip:  10.93 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/vite-<HASH>.js
+│  28.11 kB │ gzip:   9.82 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/matchers-<HASH>.js
+│  29.66 kB │ gzip:  10.28 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/Color-<HASH>.js
+│  29.89 kB │ gzip:  11.32 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/ts-argtypes.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  31.54 kB │ gzip:   4.97 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/WithTooltip-<HASH>.js
+│  33.48 kB │ gzip:  11.81 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/js-argtypes.stories-<HASH>.js
+│  47.56 kB │ gzip:   7.26 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/syntaxhighlighter-<HASH>.js
+│  77.99 kB │ gzip:  27.31 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/server.browser-<HASH>.js
+│  313.94 kB │ gzip:  95.83 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/axe-<HASH>.js
+│  579.70 kB │ gzip: 159.59 kB
+│  Vite storybook-static/assets/iframe-<HASH>.js
+│  2,450.05 kB │ gzip: 739.92 kB
+│
+▲  Vite
+│  (!) Some chunks are larger than 500 kB after minification. Consider:
+│  - Using dynamic import() to code-split the application
+│  - Use build.rollupOptions.output.manualChunks to improve chunking:
+│  https://rollupjs.org/configuration-options/#output-manualchunks
+│  - Adjust chunk size limit for this warning via
+│  build.chunkSizeWarningLimit.
+│  Vite ✓ built in <DURATION>
+│
+◇  Output directory:
+│  <ROOT>-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts/storybook-static
+│
+└  Storybook build completed successfully
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
index 8111a01fb444..df800d37373c 100644
--- a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
@@ -1,17 +1,20 @@
-# PLACEHOLDER — replace with real output by running:
-#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
-#
-# This file shows the expected format of a normalized Webpack 5 build snapshot.
-# Real output will contain lines like the following (after normalization):
+# PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge
+# Generated by: jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
 #
-# @storybook/builder-webpack5 v<VERSION>
-# info => Loading presets
-# info => Building in production mode
-# webpack <VERSION> compiled successfully in <DURATION>
-# asset main.<HASH>.js <SIZE> [emitted]
-# asset vendors~main.<HASH>.js <SIZE> [emitted]
-# runtime modules <SIZE> <N> modules
-# built modules <SIZE> from <N> modules
-#
-# Normalization summary:
-# paths -> <ROOT>, durations -> <DURATION>, hashes -> <HASH>, ports -> <PORT>, timestamps -> <TIMESTAMP>
+# To update this baseline after reviewing, run:
+#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
+
+<ROOT>/code/builders/builder-webpack5
+@storybook/builder-webpack5 v10.3.0-alpha.12
+info => Loading presets
+info => Building in production mode
+info => Compiling manager..
+info => Compiling preview..
+<webpack version> compiled successfully with <SIZE> warnings in <DURATION>
+
+asset main.<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted] (name: main)
+asset vendors-node_modules_storybook_<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted]
+asset preview.<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted]
+entry main = ./preview.ts <SIZE>
+built modules <SIZE> from <SIZE> modules (<SIZE> modules were cached)
+

From 39b14af6f9257dd8834fc3d717883137891df9d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:10:59 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 06/35] Agentic workflow finalizations

---
 .../skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md      |  31 +-
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               | 481 +++++++++++++++
 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  | 221 +++++++
 .../skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md     |  17 +-
 .../skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md    |  48 ++
 .cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc        |  79 ---
 .cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc      |  25 -
 .github/copilot-instructions.md               | 579 +-----------------
 .gitignore                                    |   1 -
 CLAUDE.md                                     | 105 ++++
 storybook.code-workspace                      |  53 +-
 11 files changed, 915 insertions(+), 725 deletions(-)
 rename .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc => .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md (86%)
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
 rename .cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc => .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md (80%)
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md
 delete mode 100644 .cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
 delete mode 100644 .cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
 create mode 100644 CLAUDE.md

diff --git a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
similarity index 86%
rename from .cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
rename to .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 11d87849e7fe..c4bea293d853 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/builder-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 ---
-description: Verification workflow for builder bug fixes (frontend output and Node.js terminal output)
-globs: 'code/builders/**'
-alwaysApply: false
+name: builder-bug-workflow
+description: Complete workflows for verifying builder bug fixes in code/builders/**. Includes Flow 2 (frontend output) and Flow 3 (terminal output) with sandbox requirements, hash normalization, and snapshot management.
 ---
 
 # Builder Bug Verification Workflow
@@ -15,22 +14,22 @@ When fixing bugs in `code/builders/**`, determine whether the change affects bro
 
 ---
 
-## Flow 2 — Builder Bug Verification (Frontend Output)
+# Flow 2 — Builder Bug Verification (Frontend Output)
 
 Follow this workflow if your builder change affects browser-visible output.
 
-### Step 1: Create or Update a Template Story
+## Step 1: Create or Update a Template Story
 
 Create or update a story in the sandbox that demonstrates the affected behaviour and confirms the fix.
 
 For `builder-vite` verification, place the template story in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/` (it will be automatically symlinked into `react-vite-default-ts` at sandbox generation time).
 
-### Step 2: Select the Appropriate Sandbox Template
+## Step 2: Select the Appropriate Sandbox Template
 
 - **`builder-vite` changes**: Use `react-vite/default-ts`
 - **`builder-webpack5` changes**: Use `react-webpack/18-ts`
 
-### Step 3: Generate and Start the Sandbox
+## Step 3: Generate and Start the Sandbox
 
 Generate the sandbox environment:
 
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@ cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
 
 Wait for the port to be ready (check console for "Storybook started").
 
-### Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
+## Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
 
 Use the Browser MCP to:
 
@@ -63,7 +62,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 
 Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
 
-### Step 5: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
+## Step 5: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
 
 If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
@@ -77,11 +76,11 @@ If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
 ---
 
-## Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
+# Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
 
 Follow this workflow if your builder change affects Node.js stdout/stderr output (console logs, build progress, error messages, etc.).
 
-### Step 1: Verify Sandbox Availability
+## Step 1: Verify Sandbox Availability
 
 The terminal output capture requires the sandbox directory to exist for your builder:
 
@@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ If either directory is missing, generate it:
 yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production
 ```
 
-### Step 2: Run the Capture Script
+## Step 2: Run the Capture Script
 
 Run the terminal output capture and comparison:
 
@@ -104,7 +103,7 @@ jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>
 
 The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
 
-### Step 3: Review and Commit the Baseline
+## Step 3: Review and Commit the Baseline
 
 **If no baseline exists** (all snapshots start as placeholders):
 
@@ -122,7 +121,7 @@ The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>
 - Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update` to commit the new baseline
 - Summarize the changes in your PR description
 
-### Step 4: Understand Hash Normalization
+## Step 4: Understand Hash Normalization
 
 Build tools generate content hashes in filenames to enable long-term caching. These hashes change whenever file content changes. To keep snapshots stable and focused on structural changes, the capture script automatically normalizes hashes:
 
@@ -135,7 +134,7 @@ Build tools generate content hashes in filenames to enable long-term caching. Th
 - ✓ Version numbers like `v10.3.0-alpha.12` are preserved (not normalized)
 - ✓ Build messages and paths are normalized where present
 
-### Step 5: Handle Noisy or Unexpected Diffs
+## Step 5: Handle Noisy or Unexpected Diffs
 
 If the diff is large or unexpected:
 
@@ -144,7 +143,7 @@ If the diff is large or unexpected:
 3. Iterate on your fix until the diff is clean and focused
 4. Run the capture script again: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>`
 
-### Step 6: Commit and Open PR
+## Step 6: Commit and Open PR
 
 - Commit the updated snapshot file
 - Include a summary of what terminal output changed in the PR description
diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..b6f932c0f3c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,481 @@
+---
+name: fix-bug
+description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the bug, plan and implement a fix, run verification workflows, and open a PR.
+---
+
+# Fix Bug Workflow (Orchestrator Skill)
+
+**What this skill does**: End-to-end orchestration from GitHub issue → code fix → verification → merged PR.
+
+## Input & Prerequisites
+
+**Required Input**: GitHub issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]`. Format: `12345` (not `#12345`)
+
+**Prerequisite Checks** (before starting):
+
+- [ ] Issue number is valid (issue exists on GitHub)
+- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label)
+- [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
+- [ ] You have write access to the repository
+
+⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification from issue reporter.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Overview
+
+```
+Step 1: Fetch & Understand Issue
+         ↓
+Step 2: Determine Verification Flow (0/1/2/3/4)
+         ↓
+Step 3: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
+         ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Review plan]
+Step 4: Implement Fix (code, tests, format, lint, commit)
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests]
+Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (route to /renderer-bug-workflow, etc.)
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
+Step 6: Prepare PR Description (with evidence)
+         ↓
+Step 7: Push & Open PR
+         ↓
+Step 8: Monitor PR (address review feedback)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Fetch and Understand the Issue
+
+**Action**: Retrieve GitHub issue #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+
+**Required Information to Extract**:
+
+1. **Title** — What is the bug in one sentence?
+2. **Description** — What is broken?
+3. **Labels** — What area? (renderer, builder, manager, core, etc.)
+4. **Reproduction steps** — How to trigger the bug?
+5. **Expected vs actual behavior** — What should happen vs. what happens?
+6. **Environment** — Browser? Node version? OS?
+7. **Error messages/stack traces** — If present, capture them
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+```
+Can you write 2-3 sentences that answer:
+1. What is broken?
+2. Where is it broken (which file/component)?
+3. What should happen instead?
+```
+
+**If issue is unclear**: Request clarification from reporter. Do NOT guess.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Determine Verification Flow
+
+**Action**: Route based on **where the bug manifests to the user**, NOT just where the fix lives in code.
+
+⚠️ **Critical rule**: A fix in `preview-api/` or `core/` can still require Flow 4 if the bug is triggered through the Manager UI. Always ask: _"Can a user reproduce this bug by interacting with the Storybook UI?"_ If yes, Flow 0 alone is never sufficient.
+
+**Decision Tree** (execute in order):
+
+```
+IF issue mentions "renderer" OR changed files in code/renderers/**
+  ✓ FLOW 1: Renderer Bug
+  ✓ Verification Skill: /renderer-bug-workflow
+
+ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (CSS/HTML/browser-visible output mentioned)
+  ✓ FLOW 2: Builder Frontend Output
+  ✓ Verification Skill: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section)
+
+ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (build log/CLI output/performance mentioned)
+  ✓ FLOW 3: Builder Terminal Output
+  ✓ Verification Skill: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section)
+
+ELSE IF the bug manifests through Manager UI interaction
+     (Controls panel, Args panel, sidebar, toolbar, panels, addons UI)
+     OR issue labels include "addon: controls", "addon: actions", "manager", "sidebar"
+     OR issue describes clicking/typing in the Storybook UI and observing wrong behavior
+     — regardless of which files the fix touches —
+  ✓ FLOW 4: Manager UI Bug
+  ✓ Verification Skill: /manager-bug-workflow
+
+ELSE (bug is purely about logic, build output, or CLI with NO user-visible UI interaction)
+  ✓ FLOW 0: Unit Tests Only
+  ✓ Verification Skill: /verification-checklist
+```
+
+**Flow 0 is ONLY appropriate when ALL of the following are true**:
+
+- The bug cannot be reproduced by interacting with the Storybook UI
+- The fix has no visible effect on any Storybook panel, addon, or canvas
+- The bug is purely about logic correctness (parsing, data transformation, file generation, etc.)
+
+**Real-world example of a misrouting trap**: A fix in `preview-api/modules/store/ArgsStore.ts` (core logic) for a bug where the Controls panel strips function properties when editing objects → **this is Flow 4**, not Flow 0. The bug manifests through the Controls panel UI, even though the fix is in core preview-api code. An E2E test is required to confirm the UI behavior is actually fixed.
+
+**Success Criteria**: You have identified the exact flow number (0–4) and can name the verification skill.
+
+**Checkpoint**: Confirm routing is correct by asking "Can a user reproduce this bug in the browser?" — if yes, must be Flow 1–4, never Flow 0.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Create Fix Plan
+
+**Action**: Document the fix before writing code.
+
+**Plan Format** (write this down):
+
+```
+ISSUE #$ARGUMENTS[0]: [One-line title]
+
+ROOT CAUSE
+──────────
+[2-3 sentences explaining exactly what is broken in the code]
+[Include code location if known]
+
+FILES TO CHANGE
+───────────────
+- [file path 1]
+- [file path 2]
+[Only files that actually need modification]
+
+LOGIC CHANGE (PSEUDOCODE)
+─────────────────────────
+Before:
+  [Current code pattern or behavior]
+
+After:
+  [Fixed code pattern or behavior]
+
+TEST COVERAGE
+─────────────
+[ ] Existing test covers this → Test will pass after fix
+[ ] New test needed → Will add to [file path]
+
+VERIFICATION FLOW
+─────────────────
+Flow: [0/1/2/3/4]
+Skill: /[skill-name]
+Evidence: [screenshot / snapshot / E2E result]
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] Root cause is clearly identified (not a symptom)
+- [ ] You can point to exact code that's broken
+- [ ] You know which tests to run
+- [ ] You know which verification flow applies
+
+**Checkpoint**: Review plan for completeness. If ANY part is unclear, research more before proceeding.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Implement the Fix
+
+### 4a: Create Feature Branch
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**: You are on the new branch. Confirm with `git branch`.
+
+### 4b: Make Code Changes
+
+Follow your plan from Step 3 exactly.
+
+**Rules**:
+
+- Only modify files listed in your plan
+- Add inline comments if fix is non-obvious
+- Do NOT make unrelated refactors
+
+**Success Criteria**: Code matches your plan. No extra changes.
+
+### 4c: Write/Update Tests
+
+IF plan says "new test needed":
+
+- Write the test to FAIL without the fix and PASS with it
+- Place it in the appropriate test file
+
+IF plan says "existing test covers this":
+
+- No new test needed, but run existing tests to verify
+
+**Success Criteria**: Test is written and compiles (may fail before fix is complete).
+
+### 4d: Run All Tests
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+```
+✅ ALL tests pass, including any new tests
+✅ No test failures
+```
+
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 5 unless ALL tests pass.
+
+### 4e: Format and Lint
+
+```bash
+yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
+yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
+```
+
+Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**: No linting errors. All tests still pass.
+
+### 4f: Commit Changes
+
+```bash
+git add <changed-files>
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] — [Brief description from issue title]"
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```bash
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
+
+**Action**: Invoke the verification skill determined in Step 2.
+
+### Routing Logic
+
+```
+IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
+  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 4 (yarn test passed)
+  ✓ Skip to Step 6
+  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read Step 2 criteria before accepting Flow 0.
+     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
+
+ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer)
+  ✓ Invoke: /renderer-bug-workflow
+  ✓ Expected output: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
+
+ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend)
+  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section only)
+  ✓ Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal)
+  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section only)
+  ✓ Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI)
+  ✓ Invoke: /manager-bug-workflow
+  ✓ Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
+  ✓ NOTE: This applies even when the code fix is in preview-api or core,
+     as long as the bug manifests through the Manager UI
+```
+
+**Success Criteria** (all must be true):
+
+- [ ] Verification skill completed without errors
+- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results
+- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
+- [ ] No new issues introduced
+
+### Error Recovery
+
+IF verification fails:
+
+1. Read the error message carefully
+2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
+3. If NO: Adjust code, re-test (Step 4), re-verify (this step)
+4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification skill
+5. If stuck: Review the specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
+
+---
+
+## Step 6: Prepare PR Description
+
+**Action**: Gather all evidence from Steps 4 and 5.
+
+**Checklist**:
+
+- [ ] Commit hash (from `git log --oneline`)
+- [ ] Changed files list
+- [ ] Test results: "All tests passing" (screenshot or command output)
+- [ ] Verification evidence: Screenshot, snapshot diff, or E2E results
+- [ ] 2-3 sentence explanation of root cause and fix
+
+---
+
+## Step 7: Open Pull Request
+
+### 7a: Push Branch
+
+```bash
+git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+### 7b: Create PR with Description
+
+Go to GitHub and create PR with this template:
+
+```markdown
+## Issue
+
+Fixes #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+
+## Root Cause
+
+[2-3 sentences from your Step 3 plan explaining what was broken]
+
+## Solution
+
+[2-3 sentences explaining your code fix]
+
+## Tests
+
+✅ All tests passing (Flow 0)
+[APPEND evidence below based on your flow]
+
+---
+
+## Verification Evidence
+
+[Choose ONE from below based on your flow]
+```
+
+### For Flow 1 (Renderer):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 1 — Renderer Verification
+
+- Template story: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/fix-story.stories.tsx`
+- Sandbox: `<template-name>`
+- Story verified at: http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/...
+- [Screenshot showing fix works]
+```
+
+### For Flow 2 (Builder Frontend):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 2 — Builder Frontend Verification
+
+- Browser output verified
+- Sandbox: `<template-name>`
+- [Screenshot showing fixed output]
+```
+
+### For Flow 3 (Builder Terminal):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 3 — Builder Terminal Output Verification
+
+- Snapshot updated: `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder>-build.snap.txt`
+- Changes:
+  - [Specific change 1, e.g., "Asset count normalized"]
+  - [Specific change 2]
+```
+
+### For Flow 4 (Manager):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 4 — Manager E2E Verification
+
+- E2E test: `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` (test: "<test name>")
+- Test status: ✅ Passing
+- [Screenshot of Manager UI with fix visible]
+```
+
+### 7c: Add Required PR Labels
+
+After opening the PR, add all of these labels:
+
+- `agent`
+- `ci:normal`
+- `bug`
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] PR has label `agent`
+- [ ] PR has label `ci:normal`
+- [ ] PR has label `bug`
+
+---
+
+## Step 8: Monitor PR and Address Review
+
+**After PR is open**:
+
+- [ ] Monitor for review comments
+- [ ] Address any feedback in new commits (do NOT force-push)
+- [ ] Re-run verification if requested
+- [ ] Respond to questions about the fix
+
+**If merge conflicts occur**:
+
+```bash
+git fetch origin
+git rebase origin/next
+# Resolve conflicts
+cd code && yarn test
+git push --force-with-lease origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error Handling & Troubleshooting
+
+### "Tests fail in Step 4d"
+
+→ Review error message
+→ Fix code to make tests pass
+→ Do NOT skip to Step 5 until ALL tests pass
+
+### "Verification skill fails in Step 5"
+
+→ Check the error in the specific skill output
+→ Is the fix actually complete? Check visual evidence
+→ Adjust code and re-run Step 4, then Step 5
+
+### "Sandbox doesn't generate in Flow 1/2"
+
+→ Check if `../storybook-sandboxes/` exists and has write permissions
+→ Refer to fallback section in `/renderer-bug-workflow` or `/builder-bug-workflow`
+
+### "Original issue still not fixed"
+
+→ Go back to Step 3: Did you identify the root cause or just a symptom?
+→ Go back to Step 2: Did you route to the correct flow?
+→ Re-examine the issue description for details you missed
+→ Adjust fix and re-test
+
+### "PR gets review feedback"
+
+→ Address feedback in a new commit (not a force-push)
+→ Re-run verification if behavior changed
+→ Push and respond to reviewer
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+This skill orchestrates eight steps:
+
+1. **Understand** the issue
+2. **Route** to correct verification flow
+3. **Plan** the fix
+4. **Implement** (code, test, format, lint, commit)
+5. **Verify** using appropriate workflow skill (or tests only)
+6. **Document** in PR
+7. **Open** PR
+8. **Monitor** for feedback
+
+Success is when: ✅ PR merged, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Issue resolved.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..7e5ee818e07a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+---
+name: manager-bug-workflow
+description: Complete workflow for verifying Manager UI bug fixes in code/core/src/manager/** or code/core/src/builder-manager/**. Includes E2E test creation, Playwright configuration, and browser verification.
+---
+
+# Manager Bug Verification Workflow (Flow 4)
+
+When fixing bugs in `code/core/src/manager/**`, `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`, or any code that manifests as a bug in the Storybook Manager UI (Controls panel, sidebar, addon panels, etc.), follow this workflow to verify the fix with both automated E2E tests and visual evidence.
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Decide Whether You Need a New Story
+
+E2E tests run against the **internal Storybook UI** served from `code/` on port 6006. Before writing a test, check if an existing story already demonstrates the affected behavior:
+
+```bash
+# Search for existing stories related to the affected area
+grep -r "your-keyword" code/e2e-tests/ --include="*.spec.ts"
+```
+
+**Existing useful story paths** (for Controls-panel related tests):
+
+- `example-button--primary` → `code/addons/onboarding/example-stories/Button.stories.tsx`
+- `core-controls-basics--defined` → `code/core/template/stories/controls/basics.stories.ts`
+- `core-controls-basics--undefined` → same file
+
+If no existing story covers the scenario, proceed to Step 1a. Otherwise skip to Step 2.
+
+---
+
+### Step 1a: Create a Test Story (if needed)
+
+The internal Storybook includes several story directories. Add your story to whichever directory fits the subject area:
+
+| Directory                                 | Title Prefix                   | Good for                   |
+| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------- |
+| `code/core/src/controls/components/`      | `controls/`                    | Controls panel behavior    |
+| `code/core/template/stories/controls/`    | `core/controls/`               | Generic controls scenarios |
+| `code/addons/docs/src/blocks/controls/`   | `addons/docs/blocks/controls/` | ObjectControl, etc.        |
+| `code/addons/onboarding/example-stories/` | `Example/`                     | General button/UI examples |
+
+**Story ID format** (needed for the E2E test URL):
+
+```
+{title-prefix}-{story-title}--{export-name}
+```
+
+All parts are lowercased and kebab-cased. Example:
+
+- File: `code/core/src/controls/components/FunctionArgPreservation.stories.tsx`
+- `title: 'controls/function-arg-preservation'`
+- Export: `ObjectWithFunction`
+- **Story ID**: `controls-function-arg-preservation--object-with-function`
+- **URL**: `/?path=/story/controls-function-arg-preservation--object-with-function`
+
+**Example story for a Controls panel bug involving an object arg with a function:**
+
+```tsx
+import React from 'react';
+import type { Meta, StoryObj } from '@storybook/react-vite';
+import { fn } from 'storybook/test';
+
+function ButtonWithObjectProps({
+  buttonProps,
+}: {
+  buttonProps: { label: string; onClick: () => void };
+}) {
+  return <button onClick={buttonProps.onClick}>{buttonProps.label}</button>;
+}
+
+const meta = {
+  title: 'controls/function-arg-preservation',
+  component: ButtonWithObjectProps,
+} satisfies Meta<typeof ButtonWithObjectProps>;
+
+export default meta;
+
+export const ObjectWithFunction: StoryObj<typeof meta> = {
+  args: {
+    buttonProps: {
+      label: 'Click me',
+      onClick: fn().mockName('onClick'), // mockName controls Actions panel label
+    },
+  },
+};
+```
+
+**Key patterns for test stories:**
+
+- Use `fn().mockName('myName')` for function args — this controls the label shown in the Actions panel (e.g. `myName:` appears in the Actions panel when the function is called)
+- For object args with functions, `fn()` nested inside the object is correctly tracked by Storybook's Actions addon
+- Keep the component minimal — it just needs to make the affected behavior observable
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Write the E2E Test
+
+Add your test inside the `Desktop` describe block in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts`.
+
+**Important**: The `beforeEach` hook in `manager.spec.ts` navigates to the base `storybookUrl`. If your test needs a specific story, navigate directly inside the test body using `page.goto(...)` + `sbPage.waitUntilLoaded()` — this overrides the beforeEach navigation.
+
+**Pattern for Controls panel tests:**
+
+```ts
+test('Controls panel preserves X when Y', async ({ page }) => {
+  const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
+
+  // Navigate directly to the specific story
+  await page.goto(
+    `${storybookUrl}/?path=/story/controls-function-arg-preservation--object-with-function`
+  );
+  await sbPage.waitUntilLoaded();
+
+  // Verify initial state
+  const button = sbPage.previewRoot().getByRole('button');
+  await expect(button).toContainText('Click me');
+
+  // Interact with Controls panel
+  await sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Controls');
+  // Switch object control to raw JSON editing mode
+  await sbPage.panelContent().locator('[aria-label="Edit buttonProps as JSON"]').click();
+  const textarea = sbPage.panelContent().locator('#control-buttonProps');
+  await textarea.fill('{"label":"Updated label"}');
+  await textarea.blur();
+
+  // Verify the change was applied in the preview
+  await expect(button).toContainText('Updated label');
+
+  // Verify function args are still called (key assertion for issue #33802-style bugs)
+  await sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Actions');
+  await button.click();
+  await expect(sbPage.panelContent().locator('span', { hasText: 'onClick:' })).toBeVisible();
+});
+```
+
+**Useful SbPage helpers:**
+
+- `sbPage.previewRoot()` — the story preview frame locator
+- `sbPage.panelContent()` — the active addon panel tab content
+- `sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Controls')` — switch to Controls tab
+- `sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Actions')` — switch to Actions tab
+
+**Object control locators:**
+
+- Raw JSON edit button: `[aria-label="Edit {argName} as JSON"]`
+- Raw JSON textarea: `#control-{argName}` (e.g. `#control-buttonProps`)
+- After editing, **blur** the textarea (not Enter) to trigger the update
+
+**Reference example**: `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` — the `'Copilot verification example — Manager UI smoke test'` test inside the Desktop describe block is the minimal starting point.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Start the Dev Server
+
+⚠️ **Do NOT run `storybook:ui:build` before running E2E tests.** The build creates a static snapshot that does NOT include newly created story files unless you rebuild. Use the dev server instead — it serves from source and picks up new files automatically.
+
+Start the dev server as a background process:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn storybook:ui --ci &
+```
+
+This starts a **dev server** on port **6006** with hot reload. Wait ~10 seconds then verify it's up:
+
+```bash
+curl -s http://localhost:6006 -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}"  # should print 200
+```
+
+If you created a new story file in Step 1a, the dev server will include it on first load — no rebuild needed.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
+
+Use the Browser MCP to:
+
+1. Open `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/{your-story-id}`
+2. Interact with the affected area of the Manager UI (Controls panel, sidebar, etc.)
+3. Take a screenshot (ideally by using ChromeDev MCP) showing the fix works correctly
+
+Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Run the E2E Suite
+
+```bash
+cd code && STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006 yarn playwright test e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+```
+
+**`STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006` is required** — the Playwright config defaults to port 8001.
+
+To run only your new test during development:
+
+```bash
+cd code && STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006 yarn playwright test e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts --grep "your test name"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 6: Confirm Test Passes
+
+Ensure that:
+
+- Your new or updated test passes
+- All other Manager E2E tests continue to pass
+- No test timeouts or failures occur
+
+If the test fails with "Storybook iframe did not have children", it means the story URL is wrong or the story wasn't picked up. Check:
+
+1. The story ID in the URL is correct (derive it from title prefix + story title + export name, all lowercased kebab-case)
+2. The dev server is running and the story is visible at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/{id}`
+3. If you created the story after the build (not the dev server), restart using the dev server
+
+---
+
+## Step 7: Commit and Open PR
+
+- Commit both the story file and the E2E test changes
+- Include the screenshot in your PR description
+- Summarize the Manager UI fix and which interaction was broken and is now fixed
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
similarity index 80%
rename from .cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
rename to .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 13b6b1c616aa..2a2f3048913f 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/renderer-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 ---
-description: Verification workflow for renderer bug fixes
-globs: 'code/renderers/**'
-alwaysApply: false
+name: renderer-bug-workflow
+description: Complete workflow for verifying renderer bug fixes in code/renderers/**. Includes template story creation, sandbox generation, visual verification, and fallback procedures.
 ---
 
-# Renderer Bug Verification Workflow
+# Renderer Bug Verification Workflow (Flow 1)
 
 When fixing bugs in `code/renderers/**`, follow this workflow to verify the fix with visual evidence.
 
@@ -12,7 +11,7 @@ When fixing bugs in `code/renderers/**`, follow this workflow to verify the fix
 
 Create or update a story in the affected renderer's template stories directory that demonstrates the bug and confirms the fix:
 
-- Location: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/`
+- **Location**: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/`
 - The story should clearly exercise the broken behaviour and show that it is resolved.
 
 **Reference example**: See `code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx` for a minimal example of what a template story should look like for Copilot verification purposes.
@@ -48,6 +47,8 @@ In a background terminal session, start the sandbox dev server and wait for it t
 cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci
 ```
 
+### Important Notes
+
 - **Startup time**: The sandbox dev server typically takes **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for the console to emit `"Storybook X.Y started"` before opening the browser.
 - **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied, kill the incumbent process:
   ```bash
@@ -67,7 +68,11 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 
 If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, attach it to your PR description.
 
-**Story URL pattern**: The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`. For example, a story exported as `Primary` in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx` would be at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/renderers-react-visual-render-verification--primary`.
+### Story URL Pattern
+
+The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`.
+
+For example, a story exported as `Primary` in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx` would be at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/renderers-react-visual-render-verification--primary`.
 
 ## Step 6: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
 
diff --git a/.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..236d86ccf113
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: verification-checklist
+description: Universal verification checklist for all Storybook bug fixes. Run before opening a PR to ensure the fix addresses the root cause, not just symptoms.
+---
+
+# Universal Verification Checklist (Flow 0)
+
+Always perform these steps before opening any PR to fix a Storybook bug.
+
+## Steps
+
+1. **Run unit tests**
+
+   ```bash
+   cd code && yarn test
+   ```
+
+   Wait for all tests to pass.
+
+2. **Fix any failing tests immediately**
+   Do not proceed until all tests pass. A failing test indicates either:
+   - Your fix broke something else
+   - Your fix is incomplete
+   - Tests need to be updated to match intentional behavior changes
+
+3. **Re-read the original problem description in full**
+   Go back to the issue, PR, or bug report and read it completely. Make sure you understand:
+   - What was failing?
+   - What should happen instead?
+   - Are there specific conditions or edge cases mentioned?
+
+4. **Trace through your fix**
+   Walk through the code path your fix affects:
+   - Does it address the **root cause** described in the problem?
+   - Or are you only fixing a **symptom**?
+   - Can you explain why your fix works?
+
+5. **Verify alignment with the problem**
+   If the fix is incomplete or misaligned with the problem description, revise it before proceeding to verify with the appropriate Flow (1-4).
+
+## After passing Flow 0
+
+Once the universal checklist passes, move to the appropriate flow based on what changed:
+
+- **Flow 1**: Changes in `code/renderers/**` (renderer bugs) (Skill: renderer-bug-workflow)
+- **Flow 2**: Changes in `code/builders/**` affecting browser output (Skill: builder-bug-workflow)
+- **Flow 3**: Changes in `code/builders/**` affecting terminal output (Skill: builder-bug-workflow)
+- **Flow 4**: Changes in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**` (Manager UI) (Skill: manager-bug-workflow)
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc b/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
deleted file mode 100644
index 1c2873f50b0b..000000000000
--- a/.cursor/rules/manager-bug-workflow.mdc
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,79 +0,0 @@
----
-description: Verification workflow for Manager UI and builder-manager bug fixes
-globs: 'code/core/src/manager/**,code/core/src/builder-manager/**'
-alwaysApply: false
----
-
-# Manager Bug Verification Workflow
-
-When fixing bugs in the Manager UI (`code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`), follow this workflow to verify the fix with both E2E tests and visual evidence.
-
-## Step 1: Write or Update an E2E Test
-
-Create or update a test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the specific interaction affected by your fix:
-
-- The test should clearly demonstrate the bug was present
-- After your fix, the test should pass
-- Include meaningful assertions that capture the core of the fix
-
-Example patterns:
-
-- Assert that a UI element is now visible/hidden correctly
-- Verify that interactions trigger the expected behaviour
-- Confirm that data is displayed or updated as expected
-
-## Step 2: Build the Storybook UI
-
-Build the Storybook UI used for Manager testing:
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build
-```
-
-## Step 3: Start the Dev Server
-
-In a background terminal session, start the dev server and wait for port 6006:
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn storybook:ui
-```
-
-**Port note**: `yarn storybook:ui` starts on port **6006**. The Playwright E2E tests read `STORYBOOK_URL` and fall back to `http://localhost:8001` if the variable is unset. To run E2E tests against the dev server, pass `STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006` when invoking `yarn playwright test`.
-
-Check the console output for confirmation that the server is ready.
-
-## Step 4: Capture Visual Evidence
-
-Use the Browser MCP to:
-
-1. Open `http://localhost:6006` (dev server) or `http://localhost:8001` (default task-based setup) in the browser
-2. Navigate to the affected area in the Manager UI
-3. Interact with the UI to demonstrate the fix (if applicable)
-4. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
-
-Attach the screenshot to your PR description as visual evidence.
-
-## Step 5: Run the E2E Test Suite
-
-Verify that all E2E tests pass, including your new or updated test:
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn playwright test
-```
-
-Confirm that:
-
-- Your new/updated test passes
-- No existing tests have been broken by the change
-- All E2E tests complete successfully
-
-## Summary
-
-Manager bug fixes require:
-
-1. **E2E test** in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` asserting the specific affected interaction
-2. **E2E test pass**: All tests pass with `yarn playwright test`
-3. **Visual evidence**: Screenshot of the Manager UI showing the fix works
-4. **PR evidence**: Attach test results and screenshot to the PR description
-
-This combination ensures that Manager bugs are fixed in a maintainable and reviewable way.
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc b/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
deleted file mode 100644
index 9800b03dd2fc..000000000000
--- a/.cursor/rules/verification-checklist.mdc
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
----
-description: Universal verification checklist — always run before opening any PR
-alwaysApply: true
----
-
-# Universal Verification Checklist
-
-Before opening any PR, always perform these verification steps:
-
-## Required Steps
-
-1. **Run unit tests**: Execute `cd code && yarn test` and wait for all results.
-2. **Fix any failures**: Address any failing tests before proceeding.
-3. **Re-read the problem**: Review the original problem description in full.
-4. **Verify root cause fix**: Trace through your fix and confirm it addresses the root cause described, not just a symptom.
-5. **Iterate if needed**: If the fix is incomplete or misaligned with the problem description, revise and re-test before opening a PR.
-
-## Checklist
-
-- [ ] All unit tests pass
-- [ ] Fix addresses the root cause, not just a symptom
-- [ ] Problem statement has been re-read and verified
-- [ ] Ready to open PR with appropriate evidence (see bug type flows)
-
-This verification flow applies to all changes, regardless of which specific bug type flow (1–4) is also required.
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index b1f40113023c..8e931947d79e 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -1,578 +1 @@
-# GitHub Copilot Instructions for Storybook
-
-This document provides comprehensive instructions for GitHub Copilot when working on the Storybook repository.
-
-## Repository Overview
-
-Storybook is a large monorepo built with TypeScript, React, and various other frameworks. The monorepo root is at the git root (not `code/`), with the main codebase in `code/` and build tooling in `scripts/`.
-
-## System Requirements
-
-- **Node.js**: 22.21.1 (see `.nvmrc`)
-- **Package Manager**: Yarn 4.10.3
-- **Operating System**: Linux/macOS (CI environment)
-
-## Repository Structure
-
-```
-storybook/                        # Yarn monorepo root
-├── .github/                      # GitHub configurations and workflows
-├── .nx/                          # NX workflows and configuration
-├── code/                         # Main codebase
-│   ├── .storybook/               # Configuration for internal UI Storybook
-│   ├── core/                     # Core Storybook package
-│   ├── lib/                      # Core supporting libraries
-│   ├── addons/                   # Core Storybook addons
-│   ├── builders/                 # Builder integrations
-│   ├── renderers/                # Renderer integrations
-│   ├── frameworks/               # Framework integrations
-│   ├── presets/                  # Preset packages for Webpack-based integrations
-│   └── sandbox/                  # Internal build artifacts (ignore)
-├── scripts/                      # Build and development scripts
-├── docs/                         # Documentation
-├── test-storybooks/              # Test repos
-└── ../storybook-sandboxes/       # Generated sandbox environments (outside repo)
-```
-
-## Essential Commands and Build Times
-
-All commands run from the **repository root** unless otherwise specified.
-
-### Installation & Setup
-
-```bash
-yarn                              # Install all dependencies (~2.5 min)
-```
-
-### Compilation (Two Approaches)
-
-**Using yarn task (custom task runner):**
-
-```bash
-yarn task compile                 # Compile all packages (~3 min)
-```
-
-**Using NX (recommended for better caching):**
-
-```bash
-yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production    # Compile all packages
-yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production # Compile specific package
-```
-
-### Linting
-
-```bash
-yarn lint                         # Run all linting checks (~4 min)
-```
-
-Fix linting on all touched files by running the following command before commiting:
-
-```bash
-yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix
-```
-
-### Type Checking
-
-```bash
-yarn task check                   # TypeScript type checking
-# OR with NX:
-yarn nx run-many -t check -c production
-```
-
-### Development Server
-
-```bash
-# Start Storybook UI development server
-cd code && yarn storybook:ui      # Serves on http://localhost:6006/
-# Requires compilation first!
-
-# Build Storybook UI for production
-cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build  # Output: code/storybook-static/
-```
-
-### Testing
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test              # Run all tests
-cd code && yarn test:watch        # Watch mode
-cd code && yarn storybook:vitest  # Storybook UI specific tests
-
-# Task-based testing (with template sandboxes)
-yarn task e2e-tests-dev --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto
-yarn task e2e-tests-build --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto
-yarn task test-runner-dev --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto
-yarn task test-runner-build --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto
-```
-
-## NX Task Runner (Recommended)
-
-The repository uses NX for task orchestration with better caching and dependency management. NX correctly invalidates compile/check steps when `scripts/` changes.
-
-### yarn task vs NX equivalents
-
-```bash
-# Compilation
-yarn task compile --no-link
-yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production
-
-# E2E tests on specific template
-yarn task e2e-tests-dev --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto --no-link
-yarn nx e2e-tests-dev react-vite/default-ts -c production
-
-# Skip task dependencies (start from a specific step)
-yarn task e2e-tests-dev --start-from e2e-tests --template react-vite/default-ts --no-link
-yarn nx e2e-tests-dev -c production --exclude-task-dependencies
-```
-
-### Key NX Concepts
-
-- `-c production` flag is **required** for sandbox-related commands
-- `react-vite/default-ts` is the default project (can omit in NX commands)
-- NX automatically handles task dependencies via `nx.json` configuration
-- Uses NX Cloud for distributed caching in CI
-
-## Important Warnings and Limitations
-
-### Commands to Avoid
-
-- **DO NOT RUN**: `yarn task dev` - This starts a permanent development server that runs indefinitely
-- **DO NOT RUN**: `yarn start` - Also starts a long-running development server
-
-### Sandbox Location Change
-
-Sandboxes are now generated **outside** the repository at `../storybook-sandboxes/` by default.
-
-- Set `STORYBOOK_SANDBOX_ROOT=./sandbox` for local sandbox directory (not recommended)
-- The `./sandbox` directory exists only for NX outputs (not for CI tests)
-
-### Available Task Commands
-
-The repository includes task scripts in `scripts/tasks/`:
-
-- `compile` - TypeScript compilation
-- `check` - Package validation
-- `build` - Package building
-- `sandbox` - Sandbox creation
-- `dev` - Development server (AVOID - runs indefinitely)
-- `e2e-tests-build` / `e2e-tests-dev` - E2E tests
-- `test-runner-build` / `test-runner-dev` - Test runner scenarios
-- `chromatic` - Visual testing with Chromatic
-- `publish` - Package publishing
-- `run-registry` - Local npm registry (verdaccio)
-- `smoke-test` - Basic functionality tests
-- `vitest-test` - Vitest integration tests
-
-## Recommended Development Workflow
-
-### For Code Changes
-
-1. Install dependencies: `yarn` (if needed)
-2. Compile packages: `yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production`
-3. Make your changes
-4. Recompile changed packages
-5. Test changes with: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build`
-6. Run relevant tests: `cd code && yarn test`
-
-### For Testing UI Changes
-
-1. Generate a sandbox: `yarn task sandbox --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto`
-   - Sandboxes are created at `../storybook-sandboxes/` by default
-2. If sandbox generation fails, use Storybook UI: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui`
-3. Access at http://localhost:6006/
-
-### For Addon/Framework/Renderers Development
-
-1. Navigate to the relevant package in `code/addons/`, `code/frameworks/` or `code/renderers/`
-2. Make changes to source files
-3. Recompile: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-4. Generate a sandbox matching the framework/renderer
-5. Test with appropriate test tasks
-
-## Bash Command Guidelines
-
-### Timeout Settings
-
-- **Short commands** (< 30s): Default timeout (120s) is sufficient
-- **Dependency installation**: Use 300+ seconds timeout
-- **Compilation**: Use 300+ seconds timeout
-- **Linting**: Use 300+ seconds timeout
-- **Development servers**: Use async mode or timeout commands
-
-### Example Bash Commands
-
-```bash
-# Safe compilation with proper timeout
-bash(command="cd /path/to/storybook && yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production", timeout=300, async=false)
-
-# Start development server with timeout to prevent hanging
-bash(command="cd /path/to/storybook/code && timeout 30s yarn storybook:ui", timeout=45, async=false)
-
-# Use async for interactive or long-running commands
-bash(command="cd /path/to/storybook/code && yarn storybook:ui", async=true)
-```
-
-## Sandbox Environments
-
-### Generating New Sandboxes
-
-Sandboxes are test environments that allow you to test Storybook changes with different framework combinations. **Note**: Sandboxes are now generated outside the repo by default at `../storybook-sandboxes/`.
-
-```bash
-# Generate a new sandbox (run from repository root)
-yarn task sandbox --template react-vite/default-ts --start-from auto
-# Creates: ../storybook-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts/
-
-# Using NX (with -c production flag required)
-yarn nx sandbox react-vite/default-ts -c production
-```
-
-### Available Framework/Builder Templates
-
-Common templates include:
-
-- `react-vite/default-ts` - React with Vite and TypeScript
-- `react-webpack/default-ts` - React with Webpack and TypeScript
-- `angular-cli/default-ts` - Angular CLI with TypeScript
-- `svelte-vite/default-ts` - Svelte with Vite and TypeScript
-- `vue3-vite/default-ts` - Vue 3 with Vite and TypeScript
-- `nextjs/default-ts` - Next.js with TypeScript
-- And many more...
-
-### Working with Generated Sandboxes
-
-Once a sandbox is successfully generated, you can work with it:
-
-```bash
-# Navigate to the generated sandbox (now outside the repo)
-cd ../storybook-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts
-
-# Install dependencies if needed
-yarn install
-
-# Start the sandbox Storybook
-yarn storybook
-```
-
-### Current Limitations
-
-- **Sandbox Location**: Sandboxes are generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/` by default, outside the repository
-- **NX Outputs**: The `./sandbox` directory in the repo exists only for NX outputs, not for CI tests
-- **Workaround**: For testing changes when sandbox generation fails, you can work directly with the Storybook UI instead
-
-### Testing Changes Without Sandboxes
-
-When sandbox generation is not available:
-
-1. Make your changes to the relevant packages in `code/`
-2. Compile: `yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production`
-3. Test with Storybook UI: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui`
-4. Access at http://localhost:6006/ to test your changes
-
-## Package Management
-
-### Adding Dependencies
-
-```bash
-# Add to specific workspace
-cd code/frameworks/react-vite && yarn add <package>
-
-# Add to root workspace
-yarn add <package> -W
-```
-
-### Building Specific Packages
-
-```bash
-# Build specific package (run from code/ directory)
-cd code && yarn build <package-name>
-```
-
-## Testing Strategy
-
-### Unit Tests
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test
-# Run specific test suites as needed
-```
-
-### Visual Testing
-
-- Use Storybook UI for visual regression testing
-- Chromatic integration available for visual reviews
-
-### End-to-End Testing
-
-- Playwright tests available (version 1.52.0 configured)
-- E2E test tasks: `yarn task e2e-tests-build --start-from auto` or `yarn task e2e-tests-dev --start-from auto`
-- Test runner scenarios: `yarn task test-runner-build --start-from auto` or `yarn task test-runner-dev --start-from auto`
-- Smoke tests: `yarn task smoke-test --start-from auto`
-
-### Watch Mode Commands
-
-```bash
-# Watch mode for unit tests
-cd code && yarn test:watch
-
-# Watch mode for affected tests only
-yarn affected:test
-
-# Storybook UI vitest watch mode
-cd code && yarn storybook:vitest
-```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### Common Issues
-
-1. **Build Failures**: Often resolved by running `yarn` followed by `yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production`
-2. **Port Conflicts**: Storybook UI uses port 6006 by default
-3. **Memory Issues**: Large compilation tasks may require increased Node.js memory limits
-4. **Sandbox Directory Confusion**: Sandboxes are at `../storybook-sandboxes/`, not `./sandbox` or `code/sandbox/`
-
-### Debug Information
-
-- Storybook logs available in generated sandbox directories
-- Use `--debug` flag with CLI commands for verbose output
-- Check `.cache/` directories for build artifacts
-
-## Performance Tips
-
-1. **Incremental Builds**: Use compilation cache when possible
-2. **Selective Building**: Build only changed packages during development
-3. **Memory Management**: Monitor memory usage during large operations
-4. **Parallel Processing**: Yarn commands use parallel processing by default
-
-## Contributing Guidelines
-
-### Code Style
-
-- ESLint and Prettier configurations are enforced
-- TypeScript strict mode is enabled
-- Follow existing patterns in the codebase
-
-### Code Quality Checks
-
-After making file changes, always run both formatting and linting checks:
-
-1. **Prettier**: Format code with `yarn prettier --write <file>`
-2. **ESLint**: Check for linting issues with `yarn lint:js:cmd <file>`
-   - The full eslint command is: `cross-env NODE_ENV=production eslint --cache --cache-location=../.cache/eslint --ext .js,.jsx,.json,.html,.ts,.tsx,.mjs --report-unused-disable-directives`
-   - Use the `lint:js:cmd` script for convenience
-   - Fix any errors or warnings before committing
-
-### Testing Guidelines
-
-When writing unit tests:
-
-1. **Export functions for testing**: If functions need to be tested, export them from the module
-2. **Write meaningful tests**: Tests should actually import and call the functions being tested, not just verify syntax patterns
-3. **Use coverage reports**: Run tests with coverage to identify untested code
-   - Run coverage: `yarn vitest run --coverage <test-file>`
-   - Aim for high coverage of business logic (75%+ for statements/lines)
-   - Use coverage reports to identify missing test cases
-   - Focus on covering:
-     - All branches and conditions
-     - Edge cases and error paths
-     - Different input variations
-4. **Mock external dependencies**: Use `vi.mock()` to mock file system, loggers, and other external dependencies
-5. **Run tests before committing**: Ensure all tests pass with `yarn test` or `yarn vitest run`
-
-### Logging
-
-When adding logging to code, always use the appropriate logger:
-
-- **Server-side code** (Node.js): Use `logger` from `storybook/internal/node-logger`
-
-  ```typescript
-  import { logger } from 'storybook/internal/node-logger';
-  
-  logger.info('Server message');
-  logger.warn('Warning message');
-  logger.error('Error message');
-  ```
-
-- **Client-side code** (browser): Use `logger` from `storybook/internal/client-logger`
-
-  ```typescript
-  import { logger } from 'storybook/internal/client-logger';
-  
-  logger.info('Client message');
-  logger.warn('Warning message');
-  logger.error('Error message');
-  ```
-
-- **DO NOT** use `console.log`, `console.warn`, or `console.error` directly unless in isolated files where importing loggers would significantly increase bundle size
-
-### Git Workflow
-
-- Work on feature branches
-- Ensure all builds and tests pass before submitting PRs
-- Include relevant documentation updates
-
-### Documentation
-
-- Update relevant README files for significant changes
-- Include code examples in addon/framework documentation
-- Update migration guides for breaking changes
-
-## Verification Strategies by Bug Type
-
-When fixing bugs in Storybook, the verification approach depends on what changed. Use the decision tree below to determine which verification flow to follow:
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart TD
-    A[Fix implemented] --> B[Flow 0: Universal — run unit tests + re-read problem]
-    B --> C{What changed?}
-    C -->|code/renderers/**| D[Flow 1: Renderer Bug]
-    C -->|code/builders/** — browser output| E[Flow 2: Builder Frontend Bug]
-    C -->|code/builders/** — Node.js stdout/stderr| F[Flow 3: Builder Terminal Output Bug]
-    C -->|code/core/src/manager/** or builder-manager/**| G[Flow 4: Manager Bug]
-    D & E & F & G --> H[PR opened with evidence attached]
-```
-
-### Flow 0 — Universal Verification Checklist
-
-Always perform these steps before opening any PR:
-
-1. Run `cd code && yarn test` and wait for results.
-2. Fix any failing tests before proceeding.
-3. Re-read the original problem description in full.
-4. Trace through your fix: does it address the root cause described, not just a symptom?
-5. If the fix is incomplete or misaligned with the problem, revise before opening a PR.
-
-### Flow 1 — Renderer Bug Verification
-
-**Trigger**: Changes in `code/renderers/**`
-
-**Reference example**: `code/renderers/react/template/stories/copilot-verification-example.stories.tsx` is a minimal example demonstrating the template story structure. Template stories from `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/` are symlinked into the sandbox's `src/stories/renderers/<renderer>/` directory after sandbox generation.
-
-1. Create or update a template story in the affected renderer's `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/` directory that demonstrates the bug and the fix.
-2. Heuristically select the most relevant sandbox template based on the renderer and bug context:
-   - React: `react-vite/default-ts`
-   - Vue 3: `vue3-vite/default-ts`
-   - Svelte: `svelte-vite/default-ts`
-   - HTML: `html-vite/default-ts`
-   - Preact: `preact-vite/default-ts`
-   - Web Components: `web-components-vite/default-ts`
-   - (Choose based on context if not listed above)
-3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production` (creates `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/`)
-4. Start the sandbox dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
-   - **Startup time**: The sandbox dev server typically takes **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for the console to emit `"Storybook X.Y started"` before opening the browser.
-   - **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied, kill the incumbent process:
-     ```bash
-     lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
-     ```
-     Then retry starting the dev server.
-5. Wait for the port to be ready (check the console output for "Storybook started").
-6. Use the Browser MCP to open the running Storybook instance, navigate to your story, and take a screenshot.
-7. If the bug is resolved, attach the screenshot to the PR description.
-
-**Story URL pattern**: The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`. For example, a story exported as `Primary` in `code/renderers/react/template/stories/visual-render-verification.stories.tsx` would be at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/renderers-react-visual-render-verification--primary`.
-
-**Fallback path** (if the story still shows the bug):
-
-1. Kill the dev server.
-2. Recompile the affected package: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-3. Copy the fresh `dist/` from the compiled package into the sandbox:
-   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
-   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
-4. Restart the dev server: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
-5. Re-verify the fix with a new screenshot.
-
-**Multi-scenario PRs**: For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios, use one primary template and include one screenshot per distinct scenario type.
-
-### Flow 2 — Builder Bug Verification (Browser Output)
-
-**Trigger**: Changes in `code/builders/**` that affect browser-visible output
-
-Follow the same pattern as Flow 1:
-
-1. Template hints:
-   - `builder-vite` changes: use `react-vite/default-ts`
-   - `builder-webpack5` changes: use `react-webpack/18-ts`
-2. Create or update a template story that demonstrates the affected behaviour.
-3. Generate the sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
-4. Start dev server as a background task: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
-   - **Startup time**: Expect **30–90 seconds** on first cold start; wait for `"Storybook X.Y started"` in the console.
-   - **Known failure — port in use**: If port 6006 is occupied:
-     ```bash
-     lsof -ti :6006 | xargs kill -9
-     ```
-     Then retry the dev server start.
-5. Wait for the port to be ready.
-6. Use the Browser MCP to take a screenshot of the affected area.
-7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description.
-
-**Fallback path** (if the bug persists after initial verification):
-
-1. Kill the dev server.
-2. Recompile: `yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production`
-3. Copy fresh `dist/`:
-   - Source: `code/<package-path>/dist/`
-   - Destination: `../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir>/node_modules/@storybook/<package-name>/dist/`
-4. Restart: `cd ../storybook-sandboxes/<sandbox-dir> && yarn storybook --ci`
-5. Re-verify with a new screenshot.
-
-### Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
-
-**Trigger**: Changes in `code/builders/**` that affect Node.js stdout/stderr output
-
-1. Run the capture script: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>` (e.g., `builder-vite` or `builder-webpack5`)
-2. The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>-build.snap.txt`.
-
-**Prerequisites**: The sandbox directory for the builder must exist locally (e.g., `../storybook-sandboxes/react-vite-default-ts` for `builder-vite`). Generate it with: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
-
-**If no baseline exists** or you're seeding the first real baseline:
-
-- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
-- This generates a "PROVISIONAL BASELINE" snapshot marked for reviewer approval.
-- Add the following to your PR description:
-  ```
-  <!-- PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge -->
-  ```
-- Commit the snapshot file for review.
-
-**If the diff is consistent with your fix**:
-
-- Review the diff to confirm it shows only expected changes:
-  - Build structure changes (new/removed asset files)
-  - Performance metrics changes (durations, sizes)
-  - Build messages or progress updates
-  - **NOT** due to hash changes in filenames (these are automatically normalized to `<HASH>`)
-- Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update` to commit the updated snapshot
-- Include the diff summary in your PR description.
-
-**Hash Normalization**: Build-generated hashes in filenames (e.g., `context-C0qIqeS4.png`, `formatter-ABCDEF.js`) are automatically normalized to `<HASH>` placeholders in snapshots. This keeps baselines stable across rebuilds. When validating snapshots, confirm asset filenames show `<HASH>` (not actual hashes) and version strings like `v10.3.0-alpha.12` are preserved.
-
-**If the diff is noisy or unexpected**:
-
-- Diagnose the output changes and iterate on your fix before opening the PR.
-
-**PR description**: Always include a summary of what terminal output changed so reviewers can see the exact impact of your builder modifications.
-
-### Flow 4 — Manager Bug Verification
-
-**Trigger**: Changes in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`
-
-1. Write or update an E2E test in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` that asserts the specific affected interaction.
-2. Build the Storybook UI: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build`
-3. Start the dev server as a background task: `cd code && yarn storybook:ui` (this serves on port **6006**). When running E2E tests against this server, set `STORYBOOK_URL=http://localhost:6006` because the Playwright tests default to port 8001.
-4. Use the Browser MCP to open `http://localhost:6006` (dev server) or `http://localhost:8001` (default task-based setup), navigate to the affected area, and take a screenshot.
-5. Run the full E2E suite: `cd code && yarn playwright test`
-6. Confirm that your new or updated test passes.
-7. Attach the screenshot to the PR description as visual evidence of the fix.
-
-**Reference example**: See `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` — the `'Copilot verification example — Manager UI smoke test'` test inside the Desktop describe block is a minimal, self-contained example of what a Manager E2E test looks like. Use it as a starting point when writing new Manager tests.
-
-### Flow Summary Table
-
-| Flow                   | Trigger                                                    | Key Actions                                                 | PR Evidence                         |
-| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
-| 0 — Universal          | Always                                                     | Unit tests + re-read problem                                | Tests pass                          |
-| 1 — Renderer           | `code/renderers/**` changed                                | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox      |
-| 2 — Builder (frontend) | `code/builders/**` changed, browser impact                 | Template story → heuristic sandbox → Browser MCP screenshot | Screenshot of story in sandbox      |
-| 3 — Builder (terminal) | `code/builders/**` changed, Node.js output impact          | Capture script → diff → update snapshot                     | Diff output in PR description       |
-| 4 — Manager            | `code/core/src/manager/**` or `builder-manager/**` changed | E2E test → start UI → Browser MCP screenshot                | E2E pass + screenshot of Manager UI |
-
-This document should be updated as the repository evolves and new build requirements or limitations are discovered.
+@../CLAUDE.md
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 1af774b4eddf..edc2353dc080 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -75,4 +75,3 @@ code/core/report
 
 .junie
 CLAUDE.local.md
-.claude
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..d625d50de102
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for Storybook
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+```
+storybook/                        # Yarn monorepo root
+├── .github/                      # GitHub configurations and workflows
+├── .nx/                          # NX workflows and configuration
+├── code/                         # Main codebase
+│   ├── .storybook/               # Configuration for internal UI Storybook
+│   ├── core/                     # Core Storybook package
+│   ├── lib/                      # Core supporting libraries
+│   ├── addons/                   # Core Storybook addons
+│   ├── builders/                 # Builder integrations
+│   ├── renderers/                # Renderer integrations
+│   ├── frameworks/               # Framework integrations
+│   ├── presets/                  # Preset packages for Webpack-based integrations
+│   └── sandbox/                  # Internal build artifacts (ignore)
+├── scripts/                      # Build and development scripts
+├── docs/                         # Documentation
+├── test-storybooks/              # Test repos
+└── ../storybook-sandboxes/       # Generated sandbox environments (outside repo)
+```
+
+## Essential Commands
+
+### Compilation
+
+```bash
+yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production
+yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production
+```
+
+### Linting
+
+```bash
+yarn lint                         # Run all linting checks
+yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix  # Fix linting on specific file
+```
+
+### Type Checking
+
+```bash
+yarn nx run-many -t check -c production
+```
+
+### Development Server
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn storybook:ui        # http://localhost:6006/
+cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build  # Build for production
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+cd code && yarn test:watch
+cd code && yarn storybook:vitest
+```
+
+## Commands to Avoid
+
+- **DO NOT RUN**: `yarn task dev` or `yarn start` (runs indefinitely)
+
+## Sandbox Location
+
+Generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/` outside repo
+
+## Sandbox Environments
+
+```bash
+yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production  # Creates ../storybook-sandboxes/<template>/
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- Storybook logs available in generated sandbox directories
+- Use `--debug` flag with CLI commands for verbose output
+
+## Code Quality & Testing
+
+Format and lint before committing:
+
+```bash
+yarn prettier --write <file>
+yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix
+cd code && yarn test
+```
+
+**Testing:** Export tested functions, mock external dependencies, aim for 75%+ coverage, run `yarn vitest run --coverage <test-file>`
+
+**Logging:** Use `logger` from `storybook/internal/node-logger` (Node.js) or `storybook/internal/client-logger` (browser). Never use `console.log` directly.
+
+## Bug Verification Workflows
+
+When fixing bugs in Storybook, comprehensive workflows are available as Claude Skills in `.claude/skills/`:
+
+- **`/fix-bug`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Fetch issue, understand bug, create plan, fix code, run verification, and open PR
+- **`/verification-checklist`**: Universal checks for all bug types (Flow 0) — Run before opening any PR
+- **`/renderer-bug-workflow`**: Renderer bug verification in `code/renderers/**` (Flow 1)
+- **`/builder-bug-workflow`**: Builder bug verification in `code/builders/**` for frontend output (Flow 2) and terminal output (Flow 3)
+- **`/manager-bug-workflow`**: Manager UI bug verification in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**` (Flow 4)
+
+Use `/fix-bug` to orchestrate the entire bug fix process from issue to PR. The other skills provide detailed guidance for specific verification flows. Invoke via slash-command or reference by name in instructions.
diff --git a/storybook.code-workspace b/storybook.code-workspace
index 6f1972a0d504..d3f5e9766518 100644
--- a/storybook.code-workspace
+++ b/storybook.code-workspace
@@ -1,21 +1,34 @@
 {
-  "folders": [
-    {
-      "path": ".",
-    },
-    {
-      "path": "../storybook-sandboxes",
-    },
-  ],
-  "settings": {
-    "files.associations": {
-      "*.js": "javascriptreact",
-    },
-    "js/ts.implicitProjectConfig.target": "ESNext",
-    "typescript.format.enable": false,
-    "typescript.preferGoToSourceDefinition": true,
-    "typescript.tsdk": "./node_modules/typescript/lib",
-    "vitest.workspaceConfig": "./code/vitest.workspace.ts",
-    "vitest.rootConfig": "./code/vitest.workspace.ts",
-  },
-}
+	"folders": [
+		{
+			"path": "."
+		},
+		{
+			"path": "../storybook-sandboxes"
+		}
+	],
+	"settings": {
+		"files.associations": {
+			"*.js": "javascriptreact"
+		},
+		"js/ts.implicitProjectConfig.target": "ESNext",
+		"typescript.format.enable": false,
+		"typescript.preferGoToSourceDefinition": true,
+		"typescript.tsdk": "./node_modules/typescript/lib",
+		"vitest.workspaceConfig": "./code/vitest.workspace.ts",
+		"vitest.rootConfig": "./code/vitest.workspace.ts",
+		"mcp": {
+			"servers": {
+				"chrome-devtools": {
+					"type": "stdio",
+					"command": "npx",
+					"args": [
+						"-y",
+						"chrome-devtools-mcp@latest"
+					]
+				}
+			},
+			"inputs": []
+		}
+	}
+}
\ No newline at end of file

From c5e31330753cd350aa4b9267fd9880f21f6cc51d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:24:20 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 07/35] Refactor Copilot Verification workflow: remove unit
 tests and change detection jobs, streamline terminal output checks

---
 .github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml | 92 +++-------------------
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 82 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
index 8e5d61396316..46c0615da7f4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-verification.yml
@@ -8,46 +8,8 @@ permissions:
   contents: read
 
 jobs:
-  unit-tests:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Setup Node.js and Install Dependencies
-        uses: ./.github/actions/setup-node-and-install
-        with:
-          install-code-deps: true
-
-      - name: Run unit tests
-        run: yarn test
-
-  detect-changes:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    outputs:
-      builders_changed: ${{ steps.changes.outputs.builders_changed }}
-      manager_changed: ${{ steps.changes.outputs.manager_changed }}
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          fetch-depth: 0
-
-      - name: Detect changes
-        id: changes
-        run: |
-          git diff --name-only origin/${{ github.base_ref }}...HEAD > /tmp/changed_files.txt
-          
-          if grep -q "^code/builders/" /tmp/changed_files.txt; then
-            echo "builders_changed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          fi
-          
-          if grep -q "^\(code/core/src/manager/\|code/core/src/builder-manager/\)" /tmp/changed_files.txt; then
-            echo "manager_changed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          fi
-
   terminal-output-check:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    needs: [unit-tests, detect-changes]
-    if: needs.detect-changes.outputs.builders_changed == 'true'
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
@@ -59,6 +21,12 @@ jobs:
       - name: Compile packages
         run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile -c production
 
+      - name: Generate required sandboxes
+        run: |
+          echo "🏗️  Generating sandboxes for terminal output verification..."
+          yarn nx sandbox react-vite-default -c production
+          yarn nx sandbox react-webpack-18 -c production
+
       - name: Check terminal output baselines and run capture
         run: |
           set +e
@@ -80,10 +48,9 @@ jobs:
             else
               # Check if the required sandbox directory exists
               if [ ! -d "$sandbox_dir" ]; then
-                echo "⚠️  Sandbox directory not found for $builder at '$sandbox_dir'"
-                echo "   Skipping terminal output verification. Sandbox infrastructure not available in CI."
-                echo "   To verify this builder after baseline is seeded, run locally:"
-                echo "   \`yarn nx sandbox ${builder_to_sandbox[$builder]#react-} -c production && yarn capture-terminal-output --builder $builder\`"
+                echo "❌ Sandbox directory not found for $builder at '$sandbox_dir'"
+                echo "   This is unexpected - sandbox generation should have created it."
+                failed=1
               else
                 echo "🔍 Comparing terminal output for $builder..."
                 if ! yarn capture-terminal-output --builder "$builder"; then
@@ -96,43 +63,4 @@ jobs:
           
           if [ $failed -eq 1 ]; then
             exit 1
-          fi
-
-  manager-e2e:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    needs: [unit-tests, detect-changes]
-    if: needs.detect-changes.outputs.manager_changed == 'true'
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Setup Node.js and Install Dependencies
-        uses: ./.github/actions/setup-node-and-install
-        with:
-          install-code-deps: true
-
-      - name: Install Playwright browsers
-        run: cd code && yarn playwright install --with-deps chromium
-
-      - name: Compile packages
-        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile -c production
-
-      - name: Build Storybook UI
-        run: cd code && yarn storybook:ui:build
-
-      - name: Start Storybook UI server
-        run: cd code && yarn storybook:ui --ci &
-
-      - name: Wait for Storybook UI server
-        run: cd code && yarn wait-on http://localhost:6006 --timeout 120000
-
-      - name: Run Manager E2E tests
-        run: cd code && yarn playwright test e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
-        env:
-          STORYBOOK_URL: http://localhost:6006
-
-      - name: Upload test results
-        if: failure()
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: playwright-results
-          path: code/playwright-results/
+          fi
\ No newline at end of file

From 83dfe26323778669aa98a9323012687546b3c626 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:27:31 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 08/35] Enhance terminal output normalization in capture script
 and update baseline snapshots for builder-webpack5

---
 scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts            | 16 +++++-
 .../builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt           | 57 +++++++++++++------
 2 files changed, 52 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
index 1d32eec338c1..ae101ee58a19 100644
--- a/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
+++ b/scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts
@@ -50,9 +50,19 @@ function normalizeOutput(raw: string, rootDir: string): string {
         /\b(?:built in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|done in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:ms|s)|in\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*ms)\b/gi,
         'built in <DURATION>'
       )
-      // Normalize content hashes in filenames within asset paths only
-      // Only matches patterns like: storybook-static/assets/filename-<HASH>.ext
-      .replace(/(\/assets\/[^/]*)-[\w-]{6,}(?=\.[a-z]{2,4}\b)/gi, '$1-<HASH>')
+      // Normalize chunk hashes in bundle filenames (e.g., "8609.cbfa8718.iframe.bundle.js" -> "<CHUNK>.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js")
+      .replace(/\b(\d+)\.[a-f0-9]{8}\.iframe\.bundle\.js\b/g, '<CHUNK>.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js')
+      // Normalize hashes in static media files (e.g., "addon-library.7a58d2cb.png" -> "addon-library.<HASH>.png")
+      .replace(/(static\/media\/[\w-]+)\.[a-f0-9]{8}\.(\w+)/g, '$1.<HASH>.$2')
+      // Normalize any remaining hashes in main bundle files (e.g., "main.869457cc.iframe.bundle.js" -> "main.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js")
+      .replace(
+        /\b(main|runtime~main)\.[a-f0-9]{8}\.iframe\.bundle\.js\b/g,
+        '$1.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js'
+      )
+      // Normalize file sizes (e.g., "(456 KiB)" or "(1.83 MiB)" -> "(<SIZE>)")
+      .replace(/\(\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:KiB|MiB|GiB|KB|MB|GB|B)\)/g, '(<SIZE>)')
+      // Normalize size limit values in warning messages (e.g., "244 KiB" -> "<SIZE>")
+      .replace(/\b\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:KiB|MiB|GiB|KB|MB|GB|B)\b/g, '<SIZE>')
       .replace(/\bheap used:\s*\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(?:kB|KB|MB|GB)\b/gi, 'heap used: <MEMORY>')
       .replace(ansiRegex(), '')
       .replace(/\r\n/g, '\n')
diff --git a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
index df800d37373c..300d3ad13f7c 100644
--- a/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
+++ b/scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/builder-webpack5-build.snap.txt
@@ -1,20 +1,41 @@
-# PROVISIONAL BASELINE — requires reviewer approval before merge
-# Generated by: jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
-#
-# To update this baseline after reviewing, run:
-#   jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder builder-webpack5 --mode build --update
 
-<ROOT>/code/builders/builder-webpack5
-@storybook/builder-webpack5 v10.3.0-alpha.12
-info => Loading presets
-info => Building in production mode
-info => Compiling manager..
-info => Compiling preview..
-<webpack version> compiled successfully with <SIZE> warnings in <DURATION>
-
-asset main.<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted] (name: main)
-asset vendors-node_modules_storybook_<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted]
-asset preview.<HASH>.js <MEMORY> [emitted]
-entry main = ./preview.ts <SIZE>
-built modules <SIZE> from <SIZE> modules (<SIZE> modules were cached)
+┌  Building storybook v10.3.0-alpha.12
+│
+◇  Cleaning outputDir: storybook-static
+│
+◇  Loading presets
+│
+◇  Building manager..
+│
+●  Building preview..
+│
+●  Addon-docs: using MDX3
+│
+●  Using implicit CSS loaders
+│
+●  Using default Webpack5 setup
+│
+●  Mock map updated with 7 mocks.
+│
+▲  asset size limit: The following asset(s) exceed the recommended size
+│  limit (<SIZE>).
+│  This can impact web performance.
+│  Assets:
+│  static/media/addon-library.<HASH>.png (<SIZE>)
+│  <CHUNK>.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js (<SIZE>)
+│  <CHUNK>.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js (<SIZE>)
+│
+▲  entrypoint size limit: The following entrypoint(s) combined asset size
+│  exceeds the recommended limit (<SIZE>). This can impact web
+│  performance.
+│  Entrypoints:
+│  main (<SIZE>)
+│  runtime~main.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js
+│  <CHUNK>.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js
+│  main.<HASH>.iframe.bundle.js
 
+│
+◇  Output directory:
+│  <ROOT>-sandboxes/react-webpack-18-ts/storybook-static
+│
+└  Storybook build completed successfully

From e4831bf2e824dddb52df88ae3f3a619d79757401 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:31:47 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 09/35] Remove obsolete file

---
 .traycer/completion-t5.json | 1 -
 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-)
 delete mode 100644 .traycer/completion-t5.json

diff --git a/.traycer/completion-t5.json b/.traycer/completion-t5.json
deleted file mode 100644
index 9e26dfeeb6e6..000000000000
--- a/.traycer/completion-t5.json
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-{}
\ No newline at end of file

From a27fc89a5fc2e70a54e2c10945bf41ebeb6f09ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:40:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 10/35] Remove obsolete Copilot instructions and update
 AGENTS.md to reference CLAUDE.md

---
 .github/copilot-instructions.md | 1 -
 AGENTS.md                       | 1 +
 2 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)
 delete mode 100644 .github/copilot-instructions.md
 create mode 100644 AGENTS.md

diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 8e931947d79e..000000000000
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-@../CLAUDE.md
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..61769c981cf1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+@CLAUDE.md

From d962d1aae05277638a28144ca14bca57282de0b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:19:02 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 11/35] feat: Enhance bug fix workflows and documentation

- Added detailed decision-making steps for baseline creation and updates in builder-bug-workflow.
- Revised fix-bug workflow to clarify steps for planning, implementing, and verifying bug fixes.
- Introduced implement-and-verify-fix skill to streamline the implementation and verification process.
- Updated manager-bug-workflow to include comprehensive evidence quality checklists.
- Created open-pull-request skill to automate PR creation with flow-specific templates and required labels.
- Established plan-bug-fix skill to facilitate thorough issue understanding and fix planning.
- Improved renderer-bug-workflow with enhanced evidence quality criteria for screenshots.
- Refined CLAUDE.md to clarify linting and formatting processes.
---
 .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  |   6 +
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               | 470 ++++--------------
 .../skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md  | 198 ++++++++
 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  |  15 +
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md     | 277 +++++++++++
 .claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md          | 183 +++++++
 .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md |  13 +
 CLAUDE.md                                     |   9 +-
 8 files changed, 801 insertions(+), 370 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
 create mode 100644 .claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md

diff --git a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index c4bea293d853..2dc981d31f00 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -105,6 +105,12 @@ The output is compared against `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder-name>
 
 ## Step 3: Review and Commit the Baseline
 
+**Decision: Create or Update?**
+
+- **No baseline exists** (you have never run this before for this builder): You must **create** a baseline by running `--update`
+- **Baseline exists** but needs updating due to your fix: You **update** the baseline
+- **Baseline exists** but output doesn't match your fix: Your fix may be incomplete—re-run Step 1-2
+
 **If no baseline exists** (all snapshots start as placeholders):
 
 - Run: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name> --update`
diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index b6f932c0f3c6..fbbb32a7deae 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the
 
 # Fix Bug Workflow (Orchestrator Skill)
 
-**What this skill does**: End-to-end orchestration from GitHub issue → code fix → verification → merged PR.
+**What this skill does**: End-to-end orchestration from GitHub issue → code fix → verification → PR ready for review.
 
 ## Input & Prerequisites
 
@@ -14,436 +14,192 @@ description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the
 **Prerequisite Checks** (before starting):
 
 - [ ] Issue number is valid (issue exists on GitHub)
-- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label)
+- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label or similar)
 - [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
 - [ ] You have write access to the repository
+- [ ] You are in a clean working directory (no uncommitted changes)
+- [ ] You have `gh` CLI installed and authenticated (`gh auth status` succeeds)
 
-⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification from issue reporter.
+⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification or resolve the blocker before proceeding.
 
 ---
 
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
-Step 1: Fetch & Understand Issue
+Step 1: Plan Bug Fix (understand, route, plan)
+         ↓ [via /plan-bug-fix skill]
+Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix (code, test, verify)
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests, evidence gathered]
+Step 3: Prepare PR Description (with evidence)
          ↓
-Step 2: Determine Verification Flow (0/1/2/3/4)
-         ↓
-Step 3: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
-         ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Review plan]
-Step 4: Implement Fix (code, tests, format, lint, commit)
-         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests]
-Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (route to /renderer-bug-workflow, etc.)
-         ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
-Step 6: Prepare PR Description (with evidence)
-         ↓
-Step 7: Push & Open PR
-         ↓
-Step 8: Monitor PR (address review feedback)
+Step 4: Open PR (via /open-pull-request skill)
+         ↓ [Handles: push, PR creation, labels]
+         ✅ COMPLETE — PR ready for review
 ```
 
 ---
 
-## Step 1: Fetch and Understand the Issue
+## Step 1: Plan Bug Fix
 
-**Action**: Retrieve GitHub issue #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+**Action**: Invoke the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to understand the issue and create fix plan.
 
-**Required Information to Extract**:
+This skill will:
 
-1. **Title** — What is the bug in one sentence?
-2. **Description** — What is broken?
-3. **Labels** — What area? (renderer, builder, manager, core, etc.)
-4. **Reproduction steps** — How to trigger the bug?
-5. **Expected vs actual behavior** — What should happen vs. what happens?
-6. **Environment** — Browser? Node version? OS?
-7. **Error messages/stack traces** — If present, capture them
+- Fetch issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] from GitHub
+- Extract all required information (title, description, labels, repro steps, etc.)
+- Route to correct verification flow (0–4) based on where bug manifests
+- Create detailed fix plan (root cause, files, logic, tests)
 
-**Success Criteria**:
+**Invoke with**:
 
 ```
-Can you write 2-3 sentences that answer:
-1. What is broken?
-2. Where is it broken (which file/component)?
-3. What should happen instead?
+/plan-bug-fix [issue-number]
 ```
 
-**If issue is unclear**: Request clarification from reporter. Do NOT guess.
-
----
-
-## Step 2: Determine Verification Flow
-
-**Action**: Route based on **where the bug manifests to the user**, NOT just where the fix lives in code.
-
-⚠️ **Critical rule**: A fix in `preview-api/` or `core/` can still require Flow 4 if the bug is triggered through the Manager UI. Always ask: _"Can a user reproduce this bug by interacting with the Storybook UI?"_ If yes, Flow 0 alone is never sufficient.
-
-**Decision Tree** (execute in order):
+Example:
 
 ```
-IF issue mentions "renderer" OR changed files in code/renderers/**
-  ✓ FLOW 1: Renderer Bug
-  ✓ Verification Skill: /renderer-bug-workflow
-
-ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (CSS/HTML/browser-visible output mentioned)
-  ✓ FLOW 2: Builder Frontend Output
-  ✓ Verification Skill: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section)
-
-ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (build log/CLI output/performance mentioned)
-  ✓ FLOW 3: Builder Terminal Output
-  ✓ Verification Skill: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section)
-
-ELSE IF the bug manifests through Manager UI interaction
-     (Controls panel, Args panel, sidebar, toolbar, panels, addons UI)
-     OR issue labels include "addon: controls", "addon: actions", "manager", "sidebar"
-     OR issue describes clicking/typing in the Storybook UI and observing wrong behavior
-     — regardless of which files the fix touches —
-  ✓ FLOW 4: Manager UI Bug
-  ✓ Verification Skill: /manager-bug-workflow
-
-ELSE (bug is purely about logic, build output, or CLI with NO user-visible UI interaction)
-  ✓ FLOW 0: Unit Tests Only
-  ✓ Verification Skill: /verification-checklist
+/plan-bug-fix 12345
 ```
 
-**Flow 0 is ONLY appropriate when ALL of the following are true**:
-
-- The bug cannot be reproduced by interacting with the Storybook UI
-- The fix has no visible effect on any Storybook panel, addon, or canvas
-- The bug is purely about logic correctness (parsing, data transformation, file generation, etc.)
+**Expected Output from Skill**:
 
-**Real-world example of a misrouting trap**: A fix in `preview-api/modules/store/ArgsStore.ts` (core logic) for a bug where the Controls panel strips function properties when editing objects → **this is Flow 4**, not Flow 0. The bug manifests through the Controls panel UI, even though the fix is in core preview-api code. An E2E test is required to confirm the UI behavior is actually fixed.
-
-**Success Criteria**: You have identified the exact flow number (0–4) and can name the verification skill.
-
-**Checkpoint**: Confirm routing is correct by asking "Can a user reproduce this bug in the browser?" — if yes, must be Flow 1–4, never Flow 0.
-
----
-
-## Step 3: Create Fix Plan
-
-**Action**: Document the fix before writing code.
-
-**Plan Format** (write this down):
-
-```
-ISSUE #$ARGUMENTS[0]: [One-line title]
-
-ROOT CAUSE
-──────────
-[2-3 sentences explaining exactly what is broken in the code]
-[Include code location if known]
-
-FILES TO CHANGE
-───────────────
-- [file path 1]
-- [file path 2]
-[Only files that actually need modification]
-
-LOGIC CHANGE (PSEUDOCODE)
-─────────────────────────
-Before:
-  [Current code pattern or behavior]
-
-After:
-  [Fixed code pattern or behavior]
-
-TEST COVERAGE
-─────────────
-[ ] Existing test covers this → Test will pass after fix
-[ ] New test needed → Will add to [file path]
-
-VERIFICATION FLOW
-─────────────────
-Flow: [0/1/2/3/4]
-Skill: /[skill-name]
-Evidence: [screenshot / snapshot / E2E result]
-```
+- ✅ Issue clearly understood
+- ✅ Verification flow determined (0/1/2/3/4)
+- ✅ Feature branch created (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+- ✅ Fix plan documented
+- ✅ Ready to implement
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
-- [ ] Root cause is clearly identified (not a symptom)
-- [ ] You can point to exact code that's broken
-- [ ] You know which tests to run
-- [ ] You know which verification flow applies
-
-**Checkpoint**: Review plan for completeness. If ANY part is unclear, research more before proceeding.
+- [ ] Issue understanding complete
+- [ ] Verification flow identified and confirmed
+- [ ] Feature branch created and checked out
+- [ ] Fix plan document ready
+- [ ] All blockers/unclear items resolved
 
 ---
 
-## Step 4: Implement the Fix
-
-### 4a: Create Feature Branch
-
-```bash
-git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-```
-
-**Success Criteria**: You are on the new branch. Confirm with `git branch`.
-
-### 4b: Make Code Changes
-
-Follow your plan from Step 3 exactly.
-
-**Rules**:
-
-- Only modify files listed in your plan
-- Add inline comments if fix is non-obvious
-- Do NOT make unrelated refactors
-
-**Success Criteria**: Code matches your plan. No extra changes.
-
-### 4c: Write/Update Tests
-
-IF plan says "new test needed":
-
-- Write the test to FAIL without the fix and PASS with it
-- Place it in the appropriate test file
-
-IF plan says "existing test covers this":
-
-- No new test needed, but run existing tests to verify
-
-**Success Criteria**: Test is written and compiles (may fail before fix is complete).
-
-### 4d: Run All Tests
+---
 
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test
-```
+## Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix
 
-**Success Criteria**:
+**Action**: Invoke the `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill to code, test, and verify the fix.
 
-```
-✅ ALL tests pass, including any new tests
-✅ No test failures
-```
+This skill will:
 
-⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 5 unless ALL tests pass.
+- Implement code changes following your `/plan-bug-fix` plan
+- Write/update tests (new or existing)
+- Run full test suite
+- Format and lint code
+- Commit changes with clear message
+- Run flow-specific verification workflow
+- Gather evidence (screenshots, snapshots, or E2E results)
 
-### 4e: Format and Lint
+**Invoke with**:
 
-```bash
-yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
-yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
 ```
-
-Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test
-```
-
-**Success Criteria**: No linting errors. All tests still pass.
-
-### 4f: Commit Changes
-
-```bash
-git add <changed-files>
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] — [Brief description from issue title]"
+/implement-and-verify-fix [issue-number]
 ```
 
 Example:
 
-```bash
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
-```
-
----
-
-## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
-
-**Action**: Invoke the verification skill determined in Step 2.
-
-### Routing Logic
-
 ```
-IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
-  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 4 (yarn test passed)
-  ✓ Skip to Step 6
-  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read Step 2 criteria before accepting Flow 0.
-     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
-
-ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer)
-  ✓ Invoke: /renderer-bug-workflow
-  ✓ Expected output: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
-
-ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend)
-  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section only)
-  ✓ Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
-
-ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal)
-  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section only)
-  ✓ Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
-
-ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI)
-  ✓ Invoke: /manager-bug-workflow
-  ✓ Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
-  ✓ NOTE: This applies even when the code fix is in preview-api or core,
-     as long as the bug manifests through the Manager UI
+/implement-and-verify-fix 12345
 ```
 
-**Success Criteria** (all must be true):
+**Expected Output from Skill**:
 
-- [ ] Verification skill completed without errors
-- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results
-- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
-- [ ] No new issues introduced
+- ✅ All tests passing
+- ✅ Code formatted and linted
+- ✅ Changes committed
+- ✅ Verification evidence gathered (flow-specific)
 
-### Error Recovery
-
-IF verification fails:
+**Success Criteria**:
 
-1. Read the error message carefully
-2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
-3. If NO: Adjust code, re-test (Step 4), re-verify (this step)
-4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification skill
-5. If stuck: Review the specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
+- [ ] All tests pass
+- [ ] No linting errors
+- [ ] Code committed with clear message
+- [ ] Verification artifacts exist (screenshot/snapshot/E2E results)
+- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the issue
 
 ---
 
-## Step 6: Prepare PR Description
+## Step 3: Prepare PR Description
 
-**Action**: Gather all evidence from Steps 4 and 5.
+**Action**: Gather all evidence from Step 2. You will use this in the next skill to populate the PR template.
 
-**Checklist**:
+**Checklist** (prepare these before invoking /open-pull-request):
 
 - [ ] Commit hash (from `git log --oneline`)
 - [ ] Changed files list
-- [ ] Test results: "All tests passing" (screenshot or command output)
-- [ ] Verification evidence: Screenshot, snapshot diff, or E2E results
-- [ ] 2-3 sentence explanation of root cause and fix
-
----
-
-## Step 7: Open Pull Request
-
-### 7a: Push Branch
-
-```bash
-git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-```
-
-### 7b: Create PR with Description
-
-Go to GitHub and create PR with this template:
-
-```markdown
-## Issue
-
-Fixes #$ARGUMENTS[0]
-
-## Root Cause
-
-[2-3 sentences from your Step 3 plan explaining what was broken]
-
-## Solution
+- [ ] Test results: "All tests passing" (from `/implement-and-verify-fix` output)
+- [ ] Verification evidence: Screenshot, snapshot diff, or E2E results (from verification workflow)
+- [ ] 2-3 sentence explanation of root cause and fix (from `/plan-bug-fix`)
 
-[2-3 sentences explaining your code fix]
-
-## Tests
-
-✅ All tests passing (Flow 0)
-[APPEND evidence below based on your flow]
+**Success Criteria**: All checklist items prepared and ready for PR description.
 
 ---
 
-## Verification Evidence
-
-[Choose ONE from below based on your flow]
-```
-
-### For Flow 1 (Renderer):
+## Step 4: Open Pull Request
 
-```markdown
-✅ Flow 1 — Renderer Verification
+**Action**: Invoke the `/open-pull-request` skill to handle PR creation.
 
-- Template story: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/fix-story.stories.tsx`
-- Sandbox: `<template-name>`
-- Story verified at: http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/...
-- [Screenshot showing fix works]
-```
+This skill will:
 
-### For Flow 2 (Builder Frontend):
+- Push your feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`) to GitHub
+- Create a PR with flow-specific description template
+- Add required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`)
 
-```markdown
-✅ Flow 2 — Builder Frontend Verification
+**Invoke with**:
 
-- Browser output verified
-- Sandbox: `<template-name>`
-- [Screenshot showing fixed output]
 ```
-
-### For Flow 3 (Builder Terminal):
-
-```markdown
-✅ Flow 3 — Builder Terminal Output Verification
-
-- Snapshot updated: `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder>-build.snap.txt`
-- Changes:
-  - [Specific change 1, e.g., "Asset count normalized"]
-  - [Specific change 2]
+/open-pull-request [issue-number]
 ```
 
-### For Flow 4 (Manager):
-
-```markdown
-✅ Flow 4 — Manager E2E Verification
+Example:
 
-- E2E test: `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts` (test: "<test name>")
-- Test status: ✅ Passing
-- [Screenshot of Manager UI with fix visible]
+```
+/open-pull-request 12345
 ```
 
-### 7c: Add Required PR Labels
-
-After opening the PR, add all of these labels:
+**Expected Output from Skill**:
 
-- `agent`
-- `ci:normal`
-- `bug`
+- ✅ PR successfully created
+- ✅ Flow-specific evidence in PR description
+- ✅ All three labels applied
+- ✅ Ready for review
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
-- [ ] PR has label `agent`
-- [ ] PR has label `ci:normal`
-- [ ] PR has label `bug`
+- [ ] PR created and visible on GitHub
+- [ ] Description matches your flow (0/1/2/3/4)
+- [ ] All labels applied
+- [ ] PR ready for review
 
 ---
 
-## Step 8: Monitor PR and Address Review
-
-**After PR is open**:
-
-- [ ] Monitor for review comments
-- [ ] Address any feedback in new commits (do NOT force-push)
-- [ ] Re-run verification if requested
-- [ ] Respond to questions about the fix
-
-**If merge conflicts occur**:
-
-```bash
-git fetch origin
-git rebase origin/next
-# Resolve conflicts
-cd code && yarn test
-git push --force-with-lease origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-```
+## Error Handling & Troubleshooting
 
----
+### "Plan is unclear or incomplete"
 
-## Error Handling & Troubleshooting
+→ Return to `/plan-bug-fix` skill
+→ Re-run Steps 1-3 with more investigation
+→ Clarify blocking issues before proceeding
 
-### "Tests fail in Step 4d"
+### "Tests fail in /implement-and-verify-fix"
 
-→ Review error message
+→ Check skill error output
 → Fix code to make tests pass
-→ Do NOT skip to Step 5 until ALL tests pass
+→ Re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
 
-### "Verification skill fails in Step 5"
+### "Verification workflow fails"
 
-→ Check the error in the specific skill output
+→ Read error message from verification skill
 → Is the fix actually complete? Check visual evidence
-→ Adjust code and re-run Step 4, then Step 5
+→ Adjust code and re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
+→ Refer to specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
 
 ### "Sandbox doesn't generate in Flow 1/2"
 
@@ -452,30 +208,20 @@ git push --force-with-lease origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
 
 ### "Original issue still not fixed"
 
-→ Go back to Step 3: Did you identify the root cause or just a symptom?
-→ Go back to Step 2: Did you route to the correct flow?
+→ Go back to `/plan-bug-fix` output: Did you identify the root cause or just a symptom?
+→ Go back to `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2: Did you route to the correct flow?
 → Re-examine the issue description for details you missed
-→ Adjust fix and re-test
-
-### "PR gets review feedback"
-
-→ Address feedback in a new commit (not a force-push)
-→ Re-run verification if behavior changed
-→ Push and respond to reviewer
+→ Adjust fix and re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
 
 ---
 
 ## Summary
 
-This skill orchestrates eight steps:
+This skill orchestrates four steps by delegating to specialized sub-skills:
 
-1. **Understand** the issue
-2. **Route** to correct verification flow
-3. **Plan** the fix
-4. **Implement** (code, test, format, lint, commit)
-5. **Verify** using appropriate workflow skill (or tests only)
-6. **Document** in PR
-7. **Open** PR
-8. **Monitor** for feedback
+1. **Plan** via `/plan-bug-fix` (understand, route, plan)
+2. **Implement & Verify** via `/implement-and-verify-fix` (code, test, verify)
+3. **Document** evidence for PR description
+4. **Open PR** using `/open-pull-request` skill (push, create, label)
 
-Success is when: ✅ PR merged, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Issue resolved.
+Success is when: ✅ PR open, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Ready for review.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..8e90d9e2ce67
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,198 @@
+---
+name: implement-and-verify-fix
+description: Implement code changes following a fix plan, run tests, and verify the fix using appropriate verification workflow.
+---
+
+# Implement and Verify Fix Workflow
+
+**What this skill does**: Take a completed fix plan from `/plan-bug-fix` and implement it, test it, verify it works, and gather evidence.
+
+## Input & Prerequisites
+
+**Required Inputs**:
+
+- Issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]` (format: `12345`)
+- Completed fix plan from `/plan-bug-fix` skill
+- Verification flow determined (0/1/2/3/4)
+- Feature branch created: `agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]` (done in `/plan-bug-fix` Step 3)
+
+**Prerequisite Checks**:
+
+- [ ] Fix plan is clear and documented
+- [ ] Verification flow (0-4) is confirmed
+- [ ] You are currently on feature branch: `git branch` shows `agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`
+- [ ] All uncommitted changes in working directory are accounted for (stashed or safe)
+
+⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Return to `/plan-bug-fix` skill first.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Overview
+
+```
+Step 1: Implement Code Changes
+         ↓
+Step 2: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests]
+Step 3: Format and Lint
+         ↓
+Step 4: Commit Changes
+         ↓
+Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
+         ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for PR
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Make Code Changes
+
+**Action**: Implement the fix following your plan from `/plan-bug-fix` exactly.
+
+**Rules**:
+
+- Only modify files listed in your plan
+- Add inline comments if fix is non-obvious
+- Do NOT make unrelated refactors
+- Do NOT change anything not in the plan
+
+**Success Criteria**: Code matches your plan. No extra changes.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
+
+**Action**: Add or update tests as specified in your `/plan-bug-fix` plan, then run all tests.
+
+### 2a: Write/Update Tests
+
+IF plan says "new test needed":
+
+- Write the test to FAIL without the fix and PASS with it
+- Place it in the appropriate test file
+- Verify test fails without fix: `cd code && yarn test`
+- Apply fix and verify test passes
+
+IF plan says "existing test covers this":
+
+- No new test needed
+- Run existing tests to verify: `cd code && yarn test`
+
+### 2b: Run All Tests
+
+Execute full test suite:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+```
+✅ ALL tests pass, including any new tests
+✅ No test failures
+✅ No skipped tests (unless pre-existing)
+```
+
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 3 unless ALL tests pass.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Format and Lint
+
+**Action**: Clean up code formatting and catch style issues
+
+```bash
+yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
+yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
+```
+
+Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**: No linting errors. All tests still pass.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Commit Changes
+
+**Action**: Create commit with clear, descriptive message
+
+```bash
+git add <changed-files>
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] — [Brief description from issue title]"
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```bash
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**: Commit created with clear message. `git log --oneline` shows the commit.
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
+
+**Action**: Invoke the verification skill matching your flow (determined in `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2).
+
+### Routing Logic
+
+```
+IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
+  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 2 (yarn test passed)
+  ✓ Skip to completion
+  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read /plan-bug-fix Step 2 criteria before accepting Flow 0.
+     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
+
+ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer)
+  ✓ Invoke: /renderer-bug-workflow
+  ✓ Expected output: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
+
+ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend)
+  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section only)
+  ✓ Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal)
+  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section only)
+  ✓ Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI)
+  ✓ Invoke: /manager-bug-workflow
+  ✓ Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
+```
+
+**Success Criteria** (all must be true):
+
+- [ ] Verification skill completed without errors
+- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results
+- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
+- [ ] No new issues introduced
+
+### Error Recovery
+
+IF verification fails:
+
+1. Read the error message carefully
+2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
+3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 1, re-test (Step 3), re-verify (this step)
+4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification skill
+5. If stuck: Review the specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+This skill implements and verifies a fix in 5 steps:
+
+1. **Code** changes (Step 1)
+2. **Test** implementation and execution (Step 2, includes new tests + full test suite)
+3. **Lint** and format (Step 3)
+4. **Commit** changes (Step 4)
+5. **Verify** using flow-specific workflow (Step 5)
+
+Output: ✅ Tested code, ✅ Committed changes, ✅ Verification evidence gathered, ✅ Ready for PR.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 7e5ee818e07a..fcad2be3a867 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -178,8 +178,23 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 2. Interact with the affected area of the Manager UI (Controls panel, sidebar, etc.)
 3. Take a screenshot (ideally by using ChromeDev MCP) showing the fix works correctly
 
+**What a "passing" screenshot shows**:
+
+- ✅ The Manager UI feature (Controls, Actions, sidebar, etc.) is functioning as expected
+- ✅ The previously broken behavior is now fixed and visually evident
+- ✅ Interactive elements respond correctly to user actions
+- ✅ No error messages or console errors visible
+
 Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
 
+**Evidence quality checklist**:
+
+- [ ] Screenshot shows the Manager UI with the affected panel/feature
+- [ ] The fixed behavior is visually distinct from what the issue described as broken
+- [ ] Interactive state demonstrates the fix (e.g., function called, control updated, panel rendered)
+- [ ] DevTools console is clean (no errors related to the fix)
+- [ ] The screenshot clearly shows the fix working
+
 ---
 
 ## Step 5: Run the E2E Suite
diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..877a54eecda9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,277 @@
+---
+name: open-pull-request
+description: Complete workflow to push branch, open GitHub PR with proper description and templates, and add required labels.
+---
+
+# Open Pull Request Workflow
+
+**What this skill does**: Handles PR creation from pushing your feature branch through opening the PR with flow-specific templates and adding required labels.
+
+## Input & Prerequisites
+
+**Required Inputs**:
+
+- Issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]` (format: `12345`, not `#12345`)
+- Completed code fix with all tests passing
+- Verification evidence (flow-specific: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results)
+- Root cause explanation from your fix plan
+
+**Prerequisite Checks**:
+
+- [ ] All tests passing (`cd code && yarn test`)
+- [ ] Code formatted and linted
+- [ ] You are on the feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+- [ ] Verification workflow completed (or Flow 0 confirmed)
+- [ ] You have write access to repository push
+
+⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Return to appropriate earlier step before proceeding.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Overview
+
+```
+Step 1: Push Feature Branch
+         ↓
+Step 2: Create PR with Flow-Specific Template
+         ↓
+Step 3: Add Required Labels (agent, ci:normal, bug)
+         ↓ [DONE: PR created, labeled, and ready]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Push Feature Branch
+
+**Action**: Push your branch to origin
+
+```bash
+git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] No merge conflicts
+- [ ] Branch appears on GitHub
+- [ ] Commit message is clear (see Step 4 of /implement-and-verify-fix for format)
+
+### Error Recovery
+
+IF push fails with "Permission denied":
+
+```bash
+# Verify you have write access
+git remote -v
+# Should show: origin https://github.com/storybookjs/storybook.git (push)
+```
+
+IF push fails with "rejected... non-fast-forward":
+
+```bash
+# Someone else pushed to this branch
+git fetch origin
+git rebase origin/agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Create PR with Description
+
+### 2a: Prepare PR Title
+
+Use this format:
+
+```bash
+TITLE="Fix: [Brief description from issue title]"
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```bash
+TITLE="Fix: React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
+```
+
+### 2b: Prepare PR Body
+
+Build the body by combining the base template with flow-specific evidence:
+
+**Base template**:
+
+```markdown
+## Issue
+
+Fixes #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+
+## Root Cause
+
+[2-3 sentences from your Step 3 plan explaining what was broken]
+[Include code location if relevant]
+
+## Solution
+
+[2-3 sentences explaining your code fix]
+[Highlight key changes]
+
+## Tests
+
+✅ All tests passing (Flow [0/1/2/3/4])
+
+---
+
+## Verification Evidence
+
+[Flow-specific section below - choose ONE based on your flow]
+```
+
+**Flow-specific sections** (append ONE to base template):
+
+#### **Flow 0** (Pure Logic / Unit Tests Only):
+
+````markdown
+✅ Flow 0 — Unit Tests Only
+
+All existing and new tests pass:
+
+```bash
+yarn test
+# Output: [Results showing all tests passing]
+```
+````
+
+Root cause was purely algorithmic/logic, with no visible UI impact.
+
+````
+
+#### **Flow 1** (Renderer Bug):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 1 — Renderer Verification
+
+- Template story created: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/fix-story.stories.tsx`
+- Sandbox: `<template-name>` (generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/<template-name>`)
+- Story verified at: `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<story-path>`
+
+**Before Fix:**
+[Screenshot showing broken renderer output]
+
+**After Fix:**
+[Screenshot showing fixed renderer output]
+````
+
+#### **Flow 2** (Builder Frontend Output):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 2 — Builder Frontend Output Verification
+
+- Sandbox: `<template-name>` (generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/<template-name>`)
+- Built output verified in browser
+
+**Browser output before fix:**
+[Screenshot showing broken HTML/CSS/styling]
+
+**Browser output after fix:**
+[Screenshot showing correct HTML/CSS/styling]
+```
+
+#### **Flow 3** (Builder Terminal Output):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 3 — Builder Terminal Output Verification
+
+- Snapshot file: `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/<builder>-build.snap.txt`
+- Snapshot updated: ✅
+
+**Changes to normalize hash**:
+```
+
+--- before
++++ after
+[Diff showing specific changes, e.g., "Asset count normalized", "Build time removed"]
+
+```
+
+Terminal output now matches expected format without build-specific noise.
+```
+
+#### **Flow 4** (Manager UI Bug):
+
+```markdown
+✅ Flow 4 — Manager E2E Verification
+
+- E2E test: `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts`
+- Test name: `"<descriptive test name>"`
+- Status: ✅ Passing
+
+**Story setup**: `code/core/template-stories/` or `code/addons/<addon>/template-stories/`
+
+**Before fix (expected to fail):**
+[Screenshot of Manager UI showing broken behavior]
+
+**After fix (test now passes):**
+[Screenshot of Manager UI showing correct behavior]
+```
+
+### 2c: Create the PR with gh CLI
+
+Use the `gh` command-line tool to create the PR:
+
+```bash
+gh pr create \
+  --title "$TITLE" \
+  --body "$BODY" \
+  --base next \
+  --head agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+Where:
+
+- `$TITLE` = PR title from Step 2a
+- `$BODY` = base template + one flow-specific section from Step 2b
+- `--base next` = target branch (merge into `next`)
+- `--head` = your feature branch
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] PR created successfully
+- [ ] URL returned by `gh pr create` shows PR number
+- [ ] Title is clear in PR
+- [ ] Description is complete with evidence
+- [ ] PR branch is correct (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Add Required Labels
+
+**Action**: Add labels to the PR using `gh` CLI
+
+```bash
+gh pr edit $PR_NUMBER --add-label agent,ci:normal,bug
+```
+
+Where `$PR_NUMBER` is the number returned from `gh pr create` in Step 2c (e.g., `12345`).
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] Label `agent` applied
+- [ ] Label `ci:normal` applied
+- [ ] Label `bug` applied
+
+Verify with:
+
+```bash
+gh pr view $PR_NUMBER
+# Should show: Labels: agent, bug, ci:normal
+```
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+This skill handles three steps:
+
+1. **Push** feature branch (`git push`)
+2. **Create** PR with flow-specific template via `gh pr create`
+3. **Label** PR with `gh pr edit --add-label`
+
+Success is when: ✅ PR created, ✅ Labeled, ✅ Ready for review.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..87d83c0fe391
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+---
+name: plan-bug-fix
+description: Deep-dive into GitHub issue, determine verification flow (0-4), and create comprehensive fix plan before implementation.
+---
+
+# Plan Bug Fix Workflow
+
+**What this skill does**: Understand issue details, route to correct verification flow, and create a detailed fix plan before writing any code.
+
+## Input & Prerequisites
+
+**Required Input**: GitHub issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]`. Format: `12345` (not `#12345`)
+
+**Prerequisite Checks** (before starting):
+
+- [ ] Issue number is valid (issue exists on GitHub)
+- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label)
+- [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
+- [ ] You have write access to the repository
+
+⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification from issue reporter.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Overview
+
+```
+Step 1: Fetch & Understand Issue
+         ↓
+Step 2: Determine Verification Flow (0/1/2/3/4)
+         ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Confirm routing]
+Step 3: Create Feature Branch
+         ↓
+Step 4: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
+         ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Review plan completeness]
+         ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for implementation
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Fetch and Understand the Issue
+
+**Action**: Retrieve GitHub issue #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+
+**Required Information to Extract**:
+
+1. **Title** — What is the bug in one sentence?
+2. **Description** — What is broken?
+3. **Labels** — What area? (renderer, builder, manager, core, etc.)
+4. **Reproduction steps** — How to trigger the bug?
+5. **Expected vs actual behavior** — What should happen vs. what happens?
+6. **Environment** — Browser? Node version? OS?
+7. **Error messages/stack traces** — If present, capture them
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+```
+Can you write 2-3 sentences that answer:
+1. What is broken?
+2. Where is it broken (which file/component)?
+3. What should happen instead?
+```
+
+**If issue is unclear**: Request clarification from reporter. Do NOT guess.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Determine Verification Flow
+
+**Action**: Route based on **where the bug manifests to the user**, NOT just where the fix lives in code.
+
+⚠️ **Critical rule**: A fix in `preview-api/` or `core/` can still require Flow 4 if the bug is triggered through the Manager UI. Always ask: _"Can a user reproduce this bug by interacting with the Storybook UI?"_ If yes, Flow 0 alone is never sufficient.
+
+**Decision Tree** (execute in order):
+
+```
+IF issue mentions "renderer" OR changed files in code/renderers/**
+  ✓ FLOW 1: Renderer Bug
+
+ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (CSS/HTML/browser-visible output mentioned)
+  ✓ FLOW 2: Builder Frontend Output
+
+ELSE IF issue mentions "builder" AND (build log/CLI output/performance mentioned)
+  ✓ FLOW 3: Builder Terminal Output
+
+ELSE IF the bug manifests through Manager UI interaction
+     (Controls panel, Args panel, sidebar, toolbar, panels, addons UI)
+     OR issue labels include "addon: controls", "addon: actions", "manager", "sidebar"
+     OR issue describes clicking/typing in the Storybook UI and observing wrong behavior
+     — regardless of which files the fix touches —
+  ✓ FLOW 4: Manager UI Bug
+
+ELSE (bug is purely about logic, build output, or CLI with NO user-visible UI interaction)
+  ✓ FLOW 0: Unit Tests Only
+```
+
+**Flow 0 is ONLY appropriate when ALL of the following are true**:
+
+- The bug cannot be reproduced by interacting with the Storybook UI
+- The fix has no visible effect on any Storybook panel, addon, or canvas
+- The bug is purely about logic correctness (parsing, data transformation, file generation, etc.)
+
+**Real-world example of a misrouting trap**: A fix in `preview-api/modules/store/ArgsStore.ts` (core logic) for a bug where the Controls panel strips function properties when editing objects → **this is Flow 4**, not Flow 0. The bug manifests through the Controls panel UI, even though the fix is in core preview-api code. An E2E test is required to confirm the UI behavior is actually fixed.
+
+**Success Criteria**: You have identified the exact flow number (0–4) and can name the verification skill.
+
+**Checkpoint**: Confirm routing is correct by asking "Can a user reproduce this bug in the browser?" — if yes, must be Flow 1–4, never Flow 0.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Create Feature Branch
+
+**Action**: Create a feature branch for this fix
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**: You are now on the feature branch. Confirm with `git branch`.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Create Fix Plan
+
+**Action**: Document the fix before writing code.
+
+**Plan Format** (write this down):
+
+```
+ISSUE #$ARGUMENTS[0]: [One-line title]
+
+ROOT CAUSE
+──────────
+[2-3 sentences explaining exactly what is broken in the code]
+[Include code location if known]
+
+FILES TO CHANGE
+───────────────
+- [file path 1]
+- [file path 2]
+[Only files that actually need modification]
+
+LOGIC CHANGE (PSEUDOCODE)
+─────────────────────────
+Before:
+  [Current code pattern or behavior]
+
+After:
+  [Fixed code pattern or behavior]
+
+TEST COVERAGE
+─────────────
+[ ] Existing test covers this → Test will pass after fix
+[ ] New test needed → Will add to [file path]
+
+VERIFICATION FLOW
+─────────────────
+Flow: [0/1/2/3/4]
+Skill: /[skill-name]
+Evidence: [screenshot / snapshot / E2E result]
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] Root cause is clearly identified (not a symptom)
+- [ ] You can point to exact code that's broken
+- [ ] You know which tests to run
+- [ ] You know which verification flow applies
+
+**Checkpoint**: Review plan for completeness. If ANY part is unclear, research more before proceeding.
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+This skill prepares you for implementation:
+
+1. **Understand** the issue thoroughly
+2. **Route** to correct verification flow
+3. **Create** feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+4. **Plan** the fix in detail
+
+Output: ✅ Clear understanding, ✅ Verified flow, ✅ Feature branch ready, ✅ Detailed plan ready for implementation.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 2a2f3048913f..141106d862e8 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -66,8 +66,21 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 2. Navigate to your template story
 3. Take a screenshot showing the fix is working
 
+**What a "passing" screenshot shows**:
+
+- ✅ The previously broken behavior is now fixed
+- ✅ The story renders without errors or warnings
+- ✅ Visual output matches expected behavior described in the issue
+
 If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, attach it to your PR description.
 
+**Evidence quality checklist**:
+
+- [ ] Screenshot clearly shows the story/component rendering
+- [ ] The fixed behavior is visually distinct from what the bug report showed
+- [ ] No error messages or stack traces in the DevTools console
+- [ ] The screenshot is clear enough for reviewers to verify the fix
+
 ### Story URL Pattern
 
 The story URL follows the pattern `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<title-prefix>-<story-name>--<export-name>`.
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index d625d50de102..23c4ddf8ceb4 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -31,13 +31,6 @@ yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production
 yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production
 ```
 
-### Linting
-
-```bash
-yarn lint                         # Run all linting checks
-yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix  # Fix linting on specific file
-```
-
 ### Type Checking
 
 ```bash
@@ -80,7 +73,7 @@ yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production  # Creates ../storybook-sandboxes/<temp
 
 ## Code Quality & Testing
 
-Format and lint before committing:
+Format and lint before committing. Do not lint in-between, but only at the end:
 
 ```bash
 yarn prettier --write <file>

From eb318411c1c5ed00b1744a5cd387fd8c67347110 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:28:06 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 12/35] feat: Enhance bug fix workflow with documentation
 self-improvement steps

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md | 42 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index fbbb32a7deae..450ace74bd7d 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -152,6 +152,44 @@ This skill will:
 - Create a PR with flow-specific description template
 - Add required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`)
 
+### 4a: Documentation Self-Improvement (Do This First!)
+
+**IMPORTANT**: Before creating the PR, reflect on your workflow execution:
+
+**Did you encounter any of these issues?**
+
+- [ ] Instructions in CLAUDE.md were unclear, incomplete, or incorrect
+- [ ] Instructions in any skill file were ambiguous or wrong
+- [ ] You struggled to follow certain steps due to missing information
+- [ ] You discovered better practices or approaches during implementation
+- [ ] Command examples failed or needed adjustments
+- [ ] Prerequisites were missing or incorrect
+
+**If YES to any**: FIX THE DOCUMENTATION NOW before opening the PR.
+
+**Action Steps**:
+
+1. Identify which file needs updating (CLAUDE.md or specific skill in `.claude/skills/`)
+2. Make the fix directly in that file using `replace_string_in_file`
+3. Commit the documentation improvement:
+   ```bash
+   git add CLAUDE.md .claude/skills/
+   git commit -m "Docs: Improve [skill-name] instructions based on workflow execution"
+   ```
+4. Explain in your response: What was wrong? What did you fix? Why will this help next time?
+
+**Rationale**: Each bug fix workflow is an opportunity to improve the skills themselves. By fixing documentation issues immediately, the next agent run will perform better and avoid the same pitfalls.
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed
+- [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch
+- [ ] Ready to proceed with PR creation
+
+---
+
+### 4b: Invoke Skill
+
 **Invoke with**:
 
 ```
@@ -222,6 +260,6 @@ This skill orchestrates four steps by delegating to specialized sub-skills:
 1. **Plan** via `/plan-bug-fix` (understand, route, plan)
 2. **Implement & Verify** via `/implement-and-verify-fix` (code, test, verify)
 3. **Document** evidence for PR description
-4. **Open PR** using `/open-pull-request` skill (push, create, label)
+4. **Self-Improve & Open PR**: Fix any documentation issues encountered, then invoke `/open-pull-request` (push, create, label)
 
-Success is when: ✅ PR open, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Ready for review.
+Success is when: ✅ PR open, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Documentation improved (if needed), ✅ Ready for review.

From dd79d05824dad016a9730c795cf21b66ba73db7b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:53:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 13/35] feat: Add specialized GitHub Copilot agent for
 end-to-end Storybook bug fixing workflow

---
 .../agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md       | 111 ++++++++++++++++++
 CLAUDE.md                                     |  24 +++-
 2 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md

diff --git a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..e9f42952004b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+---
+name: storybook-bug-fixer
+description: Specialized agent for fixing Storybook bugs end-to-end using the fix-bug skill workflow
+tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search', 'execute', 'agent']
+---
+
+You are a specialized Storybook bug fixing agent that uses a comprehensive workflow to fix bugs from GitHub issues through to PR creation.
+
+## Your Mission
+
+When a user provides a GitHub issue number, you orchestrate the complete bug fix workflow by invoking the `/fix-bug` skill, which handles:
+
+1. **Planning**: Understanding the issue, routing to correct verification flow (0-4), creating fix plan
+2. **Implementation**: Writing code, tests, and verification
+3. **Documentation**: Preparing PR evidence and descriptions
+4. **PR Creation**: Opening a pull request with proper templates and labels
+
+## How to Execute
+
+When given an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345" or "Work on #12345"):
+
+1. Extract the issue number (format: `12345`, not `#12345`)
+2. Invoke the `/fix-bug` skill with that number:
+   ```
+   /fix-bug 12345
+   ```
+3. The skill will handle the entire workflow autonomously
+
+## Important Context
+
+**Repository Structure**: This is the Storybook monorepo with:
+
+- `code/` - Main codebase (core, addons, builders, renderers, frameworks)
+- `../storybook-sandboxes/` - Generated test environments outside repo
+- Skills located in `.claude/skills/` directory
+
+**Key Commands** (available in the repo):
+
+- Compile: `yarn nx compile <package> -c production --no-cloud`
+- Test: `cd code && yarn test`
+- Lint/Format: `yarn prettier --write <file>` and `yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix`
+- Sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
+
+**Verification Flows**: The fix-bug skill automatically routes to one of these:
+
+- **Flow 0**: Universal checks (always run)
+- **Flow 1**: Renderer bugs (`code/renderers/**`)
+- **Flow 2**: Builder bugs - browser output (`code/builders/**`)
+- **Flow 3**: Builder bugs - terminal output (`code/builders/**`)
+- **Flow 4**: Manager UI bugs (`code/core/src/manager/**`)
+
+## When NOT to Use /fix-bug
+
+- For feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
+- For documentation-only changes
+- When issue is not clearly defined or reproducible
+- When you need to explore/investigate before fixing
+
+## Documentation Self-Improvement
+
+At Step 4 of the workflow, you will be prompted to improve documentation if you encountered issues. This is MANDATORY - fix any unclear instructions in `CLAUDE.md` or `.claude/skills/` files so the next workflow run performs better.
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+Your job is complete when:
+
+- ✅ Issue understood and fix plan created
+- ✅ Code implemented with passing tests
+- ✅ Fix verified with flow-specific evidence
+- ✅ Documentation improved (if needed)
+- ✅ PR opened with proper description and labels
+- ✅ PR ready for review
+
+## Example Interactions
+
+**User**: "Fix issue 29847"
+**You**:
+
+1. Extract issue number: `29847`
+2. Invoke `/fix-bug 29847`
+3. Monitor workflow progress and report completion
+4. Provide PR link when done
+
+**User**: "Can you work on #33241?"
+**You**:
+
+1. Extract issue number: `33241`
+2. Invoke `/fix-bug 33241`
+3. Handle workflow execution
+4. Report results
+
+## Error Handling
+
+If the workflow encounters issues:
+
+- Check prerequisite failures (gh CLI, clean working directory, etc.)
+- Review error messages from sub-skills
+- Return to failed step as needed
+- Consult troubleshooting sections in individual skills
+
+## Remember
+
+You are the **entry point** for bug fixes. The `/fix-bug` skill does the heavy lifting through its specialized sub-skills. Your role is to:
+
+1. Validate the request is appropriate
+2. Extract the issue number correctly
+3. Invoke the skill
+4. Monitor and handle any errors
+5. Report completion to the user
+
+Let the skill framework handle the complexity - trust the process!
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 23c4ddf8ceb4..fc90a681af86 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -27,8 +27,9 @@ storybook/                        # Yarn monorepo root
 ### Compilation
 
 ```bash
-yarn nx run-many -t compile -c production
-yarn nx compile <package-name> -c production
+// Temporary workaround for NX cloud login issues
+yarn nx run-many -t compile --no-cloud
+yarn nx compile <package-name> --no-cloud
 ```
 
 ### Type Checking
@@ -96,3 +97,22 @@ When fixing bugs in Storybook, comprehensive workflows are available as Claude S
 - **`/manager-bug-workflow`**: Manager UI bug verification in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**` (Flow 4)
 
 Use `/fix-bug` to orchestrate the entire bug fix process from issue to PR. The other skills provide detailed guidance for specific verification flows. Invoke via slash-command or reference by name in instructions.
+
+## Custom GitHub Copilot Agent
+
+For GitHub.com Copilot coding agent, a specialized custom agent is available at `.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md`:
+
+**`@storybook-bug-fixer`**: Specialized agent that leverages the `/fix-bug` skill for end-to-end bug fixing workflows on GitHub.com. Simply provide an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345") and the agent orchestrates the complete workflow from understanding to PR creation.
+
+**When to use**:
+
+- Fixing bugs from GitHub issues on GitHub.com
+- Need automated end-to-end bug fix workflow
+- Working within GitHub Copilot coding agent interface
+
+**When NOT to use**:
+
+- IDE/VS Code development (use `/fix-bug` skill directly instead)
+- Feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
+- Documentation-only changes
+- Exploratory investigation before fixing

From 5a795d137fe2129cd55afe0d197e83e180dc58ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:57:07 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 14/35] fix: Update compile step to run without cloud for
 improved performance

---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 0e3dc66a63ff..d3dfb5103a76 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -36,4 +36,4 @@ jobs:
         run: cd code && yarn playwright install --with-deps chromium
 
       - name: Compile
-        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile
+        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile --no-cloud

From 6474ce5d528487b24dd4041c6a4425497a4c0648 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:55:33 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 15/35] feat: Update bug fix and PR workflows to enhance
 clarity and automation

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               |  59 +++++--
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md     | 148 +++++++-----------
 .../agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md       |   3 +-
 CLAUDE.md                                     |   2 +-
 4 files changed, 104 insertions(+), 108 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 450ace74bd7d..7753e15289ed 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the
 - [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
 - [ ] You have write access to the repository
 - [ ] You are in a clean working directory (no uncommitted changes)
-- [ ] You have `gh` CLI installed and authenticated (`gh auth status` succeeds)
 
 ⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification or resolve the blocker before proceeding.
 
@@ -33,7 +32,9 @@ Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix (code, test, verify)
          ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests, evidence gathered]
 Step 3: Prepare PR Description (with evidence)
          ↓
-Step 4: Open PR (via /open-pull-request skill)
+Step 4: Prepare PR Content (via /open-pull-request skill)
+         ↓ [Prepares: title, body, evidence]
+Step 5: GitHub Copilot creates PR automatically
          ↓ [Handles: push, PR creation, labels]
          ✅ COMPLETE — PR ready for review
 ```
@@ -142,19 +143,26 @@ Example:
 
 ---
 
-## Step 4: Open Pull Request
+## Step 4: Prepare PR Content
 
-**Action**: Invoke the `/open-pull-request` skill to handle PR creation.
+**Action**: Invoke the `/open-pull-request` skill to prepare the PR title and description.
 
 This skill will:
 
-- Push your feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`) to GitHub
-- Create a PR with flow-specific description template
-- Add required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`)
+- Prepare PR title in standard format
+- Prepare PR body with base template
+- Add flow-specific evidence section
+- Organize all artifacts for PR creation
+
+GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com will then automatically:
+
+- Push your feature branch
+- Create the PR with your prepared content
+- Add required labels
 
 ### 4a: Documentation Self-Improvement (Do This First!)
 
-**IMPORTANT**: Before creating the PR, reflect on your workflow execution:
+**IMPORTANT**: Before Copilot creates the PR, reflect on your workflow execution:
 
 **Did you encounter any of these issues?**
 
@@ -184,7 +192,7 @@ This skill will:
 
 - [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed
 - [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch
-- [ ] Ready to proceed with PR creation
+- [ ] Ready to proceed with PR preparation
 
 ---
 
@@ -204,16 +212,34 @@ Example:
 
 **Expected Output from Skill**:
 
-- ✅ PR successfully created
-- ✅ Flow-specific evidence in PR description
-- ✅ All three labels applied
-- ✅ Ready for review
+- ✅ PR title prepared
+- ✅ PR body with evidence prepared
+- ✅ All flow-specific sections included
+- ✅ Ready for Copilot to create PR
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] PR title is clear and follows format
+- [ ] PR body includes all evidence
+- [ ] Flow-specific section inserted
+- [ ] All placeholders filled in
+- [ ] Ready for GitHub Copilot
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: GitHub Copilot Creates PR
+
+GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com automatically handles:
+
+- ✅ Pushing your feature branch to GitHub
+- ✅ Creating the PR with your prepared title and body
+- ✅ Adding required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`)
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
 - [ ] PR created and visible on GitHub
-- [ ] Description matches your flow (0/1/2/3/4)
 - [ ] All labels applied
+- [ ] Issue is linked via "Fixes #..."
 - [ ] PR ready for review
 
 ---
@@ -255,11 +281,12 @@ Example:
 
 ## Summary
 
-This skill orchestrates four steps by delegating to specialized sub-skills:
+This skill orchestrates five steps:
 
 1. **Plan** via `/plan-bug-fix` (understand, route, plan)
 2. **Implement & Verify** via `/implement-and-verify-fix` (code, test, verify)
 3. **Document** evidence for PR description
-4. **Self-Improve & Open PR**: Fix any documentation issues encountered, then invoke `/open-pull-request` (push, create, label)
+4. **Prepare PR** via `/open-pull-request` (title, body, evidence)
+5. **Copilot creates PR** automatically (push, create, label)
 
 Success is when: ✅ PR open, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Documentation improved (if needed), ✅ Ready for review.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 877a54eecda9..c54711198b11 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 name: open-pull-request
-description: Complete workflow to push branch, open GitHub PR with proper description and templates, and add required labels.
+description: Prepare PR content and description with flow-specific evidence (GitHub Copilot handles branch push and PR creation automatically).
 ---
 
 # Open Pull Request Workflow
 
-**What this skill does**: Handles PR creation from pushing your feature branch through opening the PR with flow-specific templates and adding required labels.
+**What this skill does**: Prepares the PR title and description with flow-specific evidence templates. GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com automatically handles branch pushing and PR creation.
 
 ## Input & Prerequisites
 
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ description: Complete workflow to push branch, open GitHub PR with proper descri
 - [ ] Code formatted and linted
 - [ ] You are on the feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
 - [ ] Verification workflow completed (or Flow 0 confirmed)
-- [ ] You have write access to repository push
+- [ ] All changes committed
 
 ⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Return to appropriate earlier step before proceeding.
 
@@ -31,72 +31,43 @@ description: Complete workflow to push branch, open GitHub PR with proper descri
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
-Step 1: Push Feature Branch
+Step 1: Prepare PR Title
          ↓
-Step 2: Create PR with Flow-Specific Template
+Step 2: Prepare PR Body with Flow-Specific Evidence
          ↓
-Step 3: Add Required Labels (agent, ci:normal, bug)
+Step 3: GitHub Copilot handles branch push and PR creation automatically
          ↓ [DONE: PR created, labeled, and ready]
 ```
 
 ---
 
-## Step 1: Push Feature Branch
+## Step 1: Prepare PR Title
 
-**Action**: Push your branch to origin
+Use this format:
 
-```bash
-git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
 ```
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] No merge conflicts
-- [ ] Branch appears on GitHub
-- [ ] Commit message is clear (see Step 4 of /implement-and-verify-fix for format)
-
-### Error Recovery
-
-IF push fails with "Permission denied":
-
-```bash
-# Verify you have write access
-git remote -v
-# Should show: origin https://github.com/storybookjs/storybook.git (push)
+Fix: [Brief description from issue title]
 ```
 
-IF push fails with "rejected... non-fast-forward":
+Example:
 
-```bash
-# Someone else pushed to this branch
-git fetch origin
-git rebase origin/agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-git push origin agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
 ```
-
----
-
-## Step 2: Create PR with Description
-
-### 2a: Prepare PR Title
-
-Use this format:
-
-```bash
-TITLE="Fix: [Brief description from issue title]"
+Fix: React renderer not applying CSS to styled components
 ```
 
-Example:
+**Success Criteria**:
 
-```bash
-TITLE="Fix: React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
-```
+- [ ] Title is clear and descriptive
+- [ ] Starts with "Fix:"
+- [ ] References the issue topic
+
+---
 
-### 2b: Prepare PR Body
+## Step 2: Prepare PR Body
 
 Build the body by combining the base template with flow-specific evidence:
 
-**Base template**:
+### 2a: Base Template
 
 ```markdown
 ## Issue
@@ -124,7 +95,9 @@ Fixes #$ARGUMENTS[0]
 [Flow-specific section below - choose ONE based on your flow]
 ```
 
-**Flow-specific sections** (append ONE to base template):
+### 2b: Flow-Specific Evidence Sections
+
+Choose **ONE** of the following based on your verification flow:
 
 #### **Flow 0** (Pure Logic / Unit Tests Only):
 
@@ -212,66 +185,61 @@ Terminal output now matches expected format without build-specific noise.
 [Screenshot of Manager UI showing correct behavior]
 ```
 
-### 2c: Create the PR with gh CLI
+### 2c: Complete Your PR Description
 
-Use the `gh` command-line tool to create the PR:
+Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section 2b).
 
-```bash
-gh pr create \
-  --title "$TITLE" \
-  --body "$BODY" \
-  --base next \
-  --head agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-```
+**Success Criteria**:
 
-Where:
+- [ ] PR title is prepared
+- [ ] PR body includes base template
+- [ ] Flow-specific evidence section is included
+- [ ] All placeholders ($ARGUMENTS[0], issue links, evidence) are populated
+- [ ] Screenshots/diffs are embedded or linked
 
-- `$TITLE` = PR title from Step 2a
-- `$BODY` = base template + one flow-specific section from Step 2b
-- `--base next` = target branch (merge into `next`)
-- `--head` = your feature branch
+---
 
-**Success Criteria**:
+## Step 3: GitHub Copilot Creates the PR
 
-- [ ] PR created successfully
-- [ ] URL returned by `gh pr create` shows PR number
-- [ ] Title is clear in PR
-- [ ] Description is complete with evidence
-- [ ] PR branch is correct (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+**What happens automatically**:
 
----
+- ✅ Your feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`) is pushed to GitHub
+- ✅ PR is created with your prepared title and body
+- ✅ Required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`) are added automatically
+- ✅ PR links to issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] (via "Fixes #..." in body)
 
-## Step 3: Add Required Labels
+**Success Criteria**:
 
-**Action**: Add labels to the PR using `gh` CLI
+- [ ] PR appears on GitHub.com
+- [ ] Title matches your prepared title
+- [ ] Body matches your prepared description
+- [ ] Labels are applied
+- [ ] Issue is linked
 
-```bash
-gh pr edit $PR_NUMBER --add-label agent,ci:normal,bug
-```
+---
 
-Where `$PR_NUMBER` is the number returned from `gh pr create` in Step 2c (e.g., `12345`).
+## Error Handling & Recovery
 
-**Success Criteria**:
+### "PR was not created automatically"
 
-- [ ] Label `agent` applied
-- [ ] Label `ci:normal` applied
-- [ ] Label `bug` applied
+→ Check GitHub.com to verify branch was pushed (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
+→ If branch exists, manually create PR using your prepared title and body
+→ Ensure all required labels are added
 
-Verify with:
+### "Description is incomplete or missing evidence"
 
-```bash
-gh pr view $PR_NUMBER
-# Should show: Labels: agent, bug, ci:normal
-```
+→ Return to Step 2 and complete all placeholders
+→ Take screenshots/diffs if not already captured
+→ Create new PR or edit existing PR (if already created)
 
 ---
 
 ## Summary
 
-This skill handles three steps:
+This skill prepares everything GitHub Copilot needs:
 
-1. **Push** feature branch (`git push`)
-2. **Create** PR with flow-specific template via `gh pr create`
-3. **Label** PR with `gh pr edit --add-label`
+1. **Prepare PR Title** (clear, descriptive format)
+2. **Prepare PR Body** (base template + flow-specific evidence)
+3. **Copilot handles the rest** (push, create, label)
 
-Success is when: ✅ PR created, ✅ Labeled, ✅ Ready for review.
+Success is when: ✅ PR prepared, ✅ Evidence complete, ✅ Ready for Copilot to open PR.
diff --git a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
index e9f42952004b..872893b7782a 100644
--- a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
+++ b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ When a user provides a GitHub issue number, you orchestrate the complete bug fix
 1. **Planning**: Understanding the issue, routing to correct verification flow (0-4), creating fix plan
 2. **Implementation**: Writing code, tests, and verification
 3. **Documentation**: Preparing PR evidence and descriptions
-4. **PR Creation**: Opening a pull request with proper templates and labels
+4. **PR Preparation**: Preparing title and body with flow-specific evidence
+5. **PR Creation**: You (GitHub Copilot) then automatically create the PR with proper templates and labels
 
 ## How to Execute
 
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index fc90a681af86..d573919c8d87 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 When fixing bugs in Storybook, comprehensive workflows are available as Claude Skills in `.claude/skills/`:
 
-- **`/fix-bug`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Fetch issue, understand bug, create plan, fix code, run verification, and open PR
+- **`/fix-bug`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Fetch issue, understand bug, create plan, fix code, run verification, prepare PR content. GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com then automatically creates the PR
 - **`/verification-checklist`**: Universal checks for all bug types (Flow 0) — Run before opening any PR
 - **`/renderer-bug-workflow`**: Renderer bug verification in `code/renderers/**` (Flow 1)
 - **`/builder-bug-workflow`**: Builder bug verification in `code/builders/**` for frontend output (Flow 2) and terminal output (Flow 3)

From 5a58754e23052ec9f3287b7a06778539aeea781c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:29:52 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 16/35] fix: Adjust lint command path for clarity in
 implementation workflow

---
 .claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index 8e90d9e2ce67..7aa749889b3a 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 ```bash
 yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
-yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
+yarn --cwd=./code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix (for lint:js:cmd, the root of files is `code/`, so adjust paths accordingly)
 ```
 
 Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:

From f0afb5b036978a5b70f7e3574092c254341153a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:33:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 17/35] refactor: Simplify fix-bug skill documentation and
 remove redundant steps

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md | 170 +-------------------------------
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 167 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 7753e15289ed..a87226113140 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -3,26 +3,6 @@ name: fix-bug
 description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the bug, plan and implement a fix, run verification workflows, and open a PR.
 ---
 
-# Fix Bug Workflow (Orchestrator Skill)
-
-**What this skill does**: End-to-end orchestration from GitHub issue → code fix → verification → PR ready for review.
-
-## Input & Prerequisites
-
-**Required Input**: GitHub issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]`. Format: `12345` (not `#12345`)
-
-**Prerequisite Checks** (before starting):
-
-- [ ] Issue number is valid (issue exists on GitHub)
-- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label or similar)
-- [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
-- [ ] You have write access to the repository
-- [ ] You are in a clean working directory (no uncommitted changes)
-
-⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification or resolve the blocker before proceeding.
-
----
-
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
@@ -30,20 +10,12 @@ Step 1: Plan Bug Fix (understand, route, plan)
          ↓ [via /plan-bug-fix skill]
 Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix (code, test, verify)
          ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests, evidence gathered]
-Step 3: Prepare PR Description (with evidence)
-         ↓
-Step 4: Prepare PR Content (via /open-pull-request skill)
-         ↓ [Prepares: title, body, evidence]
-Step 5: GitHub Copilot creates PR automatically
-         ↓ [Handles: push, PR creation, labels]
-         ✅ COMPLETE — PR ready for review
+Step 3: Documentation Self-Improvement (fix any docs issues you encountered during the workflow)
 ```
 
----
-
 ## Step 1: Plan Bug Fix
 
-**Action**: Invoke the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to understand the issue and create fix plan.
+**Action**: Invoke the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to understand the issue and create fix plan and invoke it as a sub agent.
 
 This skill will:
 
@@ -80,10 +52,6 @@ Example:
 - [ ] Fix plan document ready
 - [ ] All blockers/unclear items resolved
 
----
-
----
-
 ## Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix
 
 **Action**: Invoke the `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill to code, test, and verify the fix.
@@ -125,42 +93,7 @@ Example:
 - [ ] Verification artifacts exist (screenshot/snapshot/E2E results)
 - [ ] Fix visibly resolves the issue
 
----
-
-## Step 3: Prepare PR Description
-
-**Action**: Gather all evidence from Step 2. You will use this in the next skill to populate the PR template.
-
-**Checklist** (prepare these before invoking /open-pull-request):
-
-- [ ] Commit hash (from `git log --oneline`)
-- [ ] Changed files list
-- [ ] Test results: "All tests passing" (from `/implement-and-verify-fix` output)
-- [ ] Verification evidence: Screenshot, snapshot diff, or E2E results (from verification workflow)
-- [ ] 2-3 sentence explanation of root cause and fix (from `/plan-bug-fix`)
-
-**Success Criteria**: All checklist items prepared and ready for PR description.
-
----
-
-## Step 4: Prepare PR Content
-
-**Action**: Invoke the `/open-pull-request` skill to prepare the PR title and description.
-
-This skill will:
-
-- Prepare PR title in standard format
-- Prepare PR body with base template
-- Add flow-specific evidence section
-- Organize all artifacts for PR creation
-
-GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com will then automatically:
-
-- Push your feature branch
-- Create the PR with your prepared content
-- Add required labels
-
-### 4a: Documentation Self-Improvement (Do This First!)
+### Step 3: Documentation Self-Improvement (Do This First!)
 
 **IMPORTANT**: Before Copilot creates the PR, reflect on your workflow execution:
 
@@ -193,100 +126,3 @@ GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com will then automatically:
 - [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed
 - [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch
 - [ ] Ready to proceed with PR preparation
-
----
-
-### 4b: Invoke Skill
-
-**Invoke with**:
-
-```
-/open-pull-request [issue-number]
-```
-
-Example:
-
-```
-/open-pull-request 12345
-```
-
-**Expected Output from Skill**:
-
-- ✅ PR title prepared
-- ✅ PR body with evidence prepared
-- ✅ All flow-specific sections included
-- ✅ Ready for Copilot to create PR
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] PR title is clear and follows format
-- [ ] PR body includes all evidence
-- [ ] Flow-specific section inserted
-- [ ] All placeholders filled in
-- [ ] Ready for GitHub Copilot
-
----
-
-## Step 5: GitHub Copilot Creates PR
-
-GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com automatically handles:
-
-- ✅ Pushing your feature branch to GitHub
-- ✅ Creating the PR with your prepared title and body
-- ✅ Adding required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`)
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] PR created and visible on GitHub
-- [ ] All labels applied
-- [ ] Issue is linked via "Fixes #..."
-- [ ] PR ready for review
-
----
-
-## Error Handling & Troubleshooting
-
-### "Plan is unclear or incomplete"
-
-→ Return to `/plan-bug-fix` skill
-→ Re-run Steps 1-3 with more investigation
-→ Clarify blocking issues before proceeding
-
-### "Tests fail in /implement-and-verify-fix"
-
-→ Check skill error output
-→ Fix code to make tests pass
-→ Re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
-
-### "Verification workflow fails"
-
-→ Read error message from verification skill
-→ Is the fix actually complete? Check visual evidence
-→ Adjust code and re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
-→ Refer to specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
-
-### "Sandbox doesn't generate in Flow 1/2"
-
-→ Check if `../storybook-sandboxes/` exists and has write permissions
-→ Refer to fallback section in `/renderer-bug-workflow` or `/builder-bug-workflow`
-
-### "Original issue still not fixed"
-
-→ Go back to `/plan-bug-fix` output: Did you identify the root cause or just a symptom?
-→ Go back to `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2: Did you route to the correct flow?
-→ Re-examine the issue description for details you missed
-→ Adjust fix and re-run `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill
-
----
-
-## Summary
-
-This skill orchestrates five steps:
-
-1. **Plan** via `/plan-bug-fix` (understand, route, plan)
-2. **Implement & Verify** via `/implement-and-verify-fix` (code, test, verify)
-3. **Document** evidence for PR description
-4. **Prepare PR** via `/open-pull-request` (title, body, evidence)
-5. **Copilot creates PR** automatically (push, create, label)
-
-Success is when: ✅ PR open, ✅ Fix verified, ✅ Tests passing, ✅ Documentation improved (if needed), ✅ Ready for review.

From 52b3cc33fd0be5269b91421117735d3e145056d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:34:27 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 18/35] refactor: Remove summary sections from
 implement-and-verify-fix and plan-bug-fix skills for clarity

---
 .claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md | 14 --------------
 .claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md             | 13 -------------
 2 files changed, 27 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index 7aa749889b3a..2a037b82b903 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -182,17 +182,3 @@ IF verification fails:
 3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 1, re-test (Step 3), re-verify (this step)
 4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification skill
 5. If stuck: Review the specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
-
----
-
-## Summary
-
-This skill implements and verifies a fix in 5 steps:
-
-1. **Code** changes (Step 1)
-2. **Test** implementation and execution (Step 2, includes new tests + full test suite)
-3. **Lint** and format (Step 3)
-4. **Commit** changes (Step 4)
-5. **Verify** using flow-specific workflow (Step 5)
-
-Output: ✅ Tested code, ✅ Committed changes, ✅ Verification evidence gathered, ✅ Ready for PR.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
index 87d83c0fe391..40cec486c5b8 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -168,16 +168,3 @@ Evidence: [screenshot / snapshot / E2E result]
 - [ ] You know which verification flow applies
 
 **Checkpoint**: Review plan for completeness. If ANY part is unclear, research more before proceeding.
-
----
-
-## Summary
-
-This skill prepares you for implementation:
-
-1. **Understand** the issue thoroughly
-2. **Route** to correct verification flow
-3. **Create** feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
-4. **Plan** the fix in detail
-
-Output: ✅ Clear understanding, ✅ Verified flow, ✅ Feature branch ready, ✅ Detailed plan ready for implementation.

From 6419c08d235a8b89af02d8ecff2d06c986a3cf03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:36:10 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 19/35] refactor: Update input requirements for
 implement-and-verify-fix skill to streamline usage

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               |  4 ++--
 .../skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md  | 20 -------------------
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index a87226113140..76d5ad799b61 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -69,13 +69,13 @@ This skill will:
 **Invoke with**:
 
 ```
-/implement-and-verify-fix [issue-number]
+/implement-and-verify-fix <information-from-plan-bug-fix>
 ```
 
 Example:
 
 ```
-/implement-and-verify-fix 12345
+/implement-and-verify-fix issue=12345 flow=2 plan=... (pass necessary info from your fix plan)
 ```
 
 **Expected Output from Skill**:
diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index 2a037b82b903..9cac9f30812d 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -7,26 +7,6 @@ description: Implement code changes following a fix plan, run tests, and verify
 
 **What this skill does**: Take a completed fix plan from `/plan-bug-fix` and implement it, test it, verify it works, and gather evidence.
 
-## Input & Prerequisites
-
-**Required Inputs**:
-
-- Issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]` (format: `12345`)
-- Completed fix plan from `/plan-bug-fix` skill
-- Verification flow determined (0/1/2/3/4)
-- Feature branch created: `agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]` (done in `/plan-bug-fix` Step 3)
-
-**Prerequisite Checks**:
-
-- [ ] Fix plan is clear and documented
-- [ ] Verification flow (0-4) is confirmed
-- [ ] You are currently on feature branch: `git branch` shows `agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`
-- [ ] All uncommitted changes in working directory are accounted for (stashed or safe)
-
-⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Return to `/plan-bug-fix` skill first.
-
----
-
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```

From 016ddd48d92cd61fb4bd54527a8096cca807e829 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:36:48 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 20/35] refactor: Update success criteria to specify that
 artifacts must be saved in the repository with the fix

---
 .claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index 9cac9f30812d..da332414ac78 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI)
 **Success Criteria** (all must be true):
 
 - [ ] Verification skill completed without errors
-- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results
+- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results and are saved in the repository so that they can be commited with the fix
 - [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
 - [ ] No new issues introduced
 

From 4593c8b7bab17afcd7d1d80673811a2f4f5a34b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:27:29 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 21/35] refactor: Enhance fix-bug workflow documentation for
 clarity and completeness

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md      | 290 ++++++++++++++++++++++-----
 .claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md |  33 +--
 CLAUDE.md                            |  34 +++-
 3 files changed, 268 insertions(+), 89 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 76d5ad799b61..369160a019e6 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -1,28 +1,46 @@
 ---
 name: fix-bug
-description: Complete workflow to fetch a GitHub issue by number, understand the bug, plan and implement a fix, run verification workflows, and open a PR.
+description: Complete end-to-end workflow to fetch a GitHub issue, understand the bug, plan the fix, implement it, test it, verify it works, and prepare a PR—all in one linear process.
 ---
 
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
-Step 1: Plan Bug Fix (understand, route, plan)
-         ↓ [via /plan-bug-fix skill]
-Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix (code, test, verify)
-         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests, evidence gathered]
-Step 3: Documentation Self-Improvement (fix any docs issues you encountered during the workflow)
+Step 1: Understand & Plan the Fix
+         ↓
+Step 2: Implement Code Changes
+         ↓
+Step 3: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests]
+         ↓
+Step 4: Format and Lint
+         ↓
+Step 5: Commit Changes
+         ↓
+Step 6: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
+         ↓
+Step 7: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
+         ↓
+Step 8: Prepare PR Content & Open PR
 ```
 
-## Step 1: Plan Bug Fix
+---
+
+## Step 1: Understand & Plan the Fix
+
+**Action**: Fetch the GitHub issue and create a detailed fix plan before implementing.
 
-**Action**: Invoke the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to understand the issue and create fix plan and invoke it as a sub agent.
+**Sub-steps**:
 
-This skill will:
+### 1a: Fetch Issue and Understand the Bug
 
-- Fetch issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] from GitHub
+Use the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to:
+
+- Fetch issue #[issue-number] from GitHub
 - Extract all required information (title, description, labels, repro steps, etc.)
 - Route to correct verification flow (0–4) based on where bug manifests
-- Create detailed fix plan (root cause, files, logic, tests)
+- Create detailed fix plan (root cause, affected files, implementation logic, required tests)
 
 **Invoke with**:
 
@@ -36,66 +54,195 @@ Example:
 /plan-bug-fix 12345
 ```
 
-**Expected Output from Skill**:
+**Expected Output**:
 
-- ✅ Issue clearly understood
-- ✅ Verification flow determined (0/1/2/3/4)
-- ✅ Feature branch created (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
-- ✅ Fix plan documented
-- ✅ Ready to implement
+- ✅ Issue clearly understood with full context
+- ✅ Verification flow determined (0 = Pure Logic, 1 = Renderer, 2 = Builder Frontend, 3 = Builder Terminal, 4 = Manager UI)
+- ✅ Feature branch created (e.g., `agent/fix-issue-12345`)
+- ✅ Fix plan documented with:
+  - Root cause analysis
+  - Files to modify
+  - Logic/implementation details
+  - Test requirements
+  - Expected verification evidence
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
-- [ ] Issue understanding complete
-- [ ] Verification flow identified and confirmed
+- [ ] Issue understanding is complete and verified
+- [ ] Verification flow (0–4) is clearly identified
 - [ ] Feature branch created and checked out
-- [ ] Fix plan document ready
-- [ ] All blockers/unclear items resolved
+- [ ] Fix plan is documented and ready to follow
+- [ ] No blockers or unclear items remain
+
+---
 
-## Step 2: Implement and Verify Fix
+## Step 2: Implement Code Changes
 
-**Action**: Invoke the `/implement-and-verify-fix` skill to code, test, and verify the fix.
+**Action**: Implement the fix following your plan from Step 1 exactly.
 
-This skill will:
+**Rules**:
 
-- Implement code changes following your `/plan-bug-fix` plan
-- Write/update tests (new or existing)
-- Run full test suite
-- Format and lint code
-- Commit changes with clear message
-- Run flow-specific verification workflow
-- Gather evidence (screenshots, snapshots, or E2E results)
+- Only modify files listed in your plan
+- Add inline comments if fix is non-obvious
+- Do NOT make unrelated refactors
+- Do NOT change anything not in the plan
 
-**Invoke with**:
+**Success Criteria**:
 
-```
-/implement-and-verify-fix <information-from-plan-bug-fix>
+- [ ] Code matches your plan exactly
+- [ ] No extra changes or refactors
+- [ ] All targeted files are modified
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
+
+**Action**: Add or update tests as specified in your plan, then run all tests.
+
+### 3a: Write/Update Tests
+
+**IF plan says "new test needed"**:
+
+- Write the test to FAIL without the fix and PASS with it
+- Place it in the appropriate test file
+- Verify test fails without fix:
+  ```bash
+  cd code && yarn test
+  ```
+- Apply fix and verify test passes
+
+**IF plan says "existing test covers this"**:
+
+- No new test needed
+- Run existing tests to verify:
+  ```bash
+  cd code && yarn test
+  ```
+
+### 3b: Run Full Test Suite
+
+Execute full test suite:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
 ```
 
-Example:
+**Success Criteria**:
 
 ```
-/implement-and-verify-fix issue=12345 flow=2 plan=... (pass necessary info from your fix plan)
+✅ ALL tests pass (new and existing)
+✅ No test failures
+✅ No skipped tests (unless pre-existing)
 ```
 
-**Expected Output from Skill**:
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 4 unless ALL tests pass.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Format and Lint
+
+**Action**: Clean up code formatting and catch style issues.
+
+```bash
+yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
+yarn --cwd=./code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
+```
 
-- ✅ All tests passing
-- ✅ Code formatted and linted
-- ✅ Changes committed
-- ✅ Verification evidence gathered (flow-specific)
+(Note: For `lint:js:cmd`, the file root is `code/`, so adjust paths accordingly)
+
+Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:
+
+```bash
+cd code && yarn test
+```
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
-- [ ] All tests pass
 - [ ] No linting errors
-- [ ] Code committed with clear message
-- [ ] Verification artifacts exist (screenshot/snapshot/E2E results)
-- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the issue
+- [ ] All tests still pass
+- [ ] Code is properly formatted
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Commit Changes
+
+**Action**: Create commit with clear, descriptive message.
+
+```bash
+git add <changed-files>
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #[issue-number] — [Brief description from issue title]"
+```
 
-### Step 3: Documentation Self-Improvement (Do This First!)
+Example:
+
+```bash
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] Commit created with clear message
+- [ ] `git log --oneline` shows the commit
+
+---
+
+## Step 6: Run Verification Workflow
+
+**Action**: Run the verification workflow matching your flow type (determined in Step 1).
+
+### Routing Logic
+
+```
+IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
+  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 3 (yarn test passed)
+  ✓ Skip verification workflow
+  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read Step 1 criteria
+     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
+
+ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer in code/renderers/**)
+  ✓ Use /renderer-bug-workflow skill
+  ✓ Expected: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
+
+ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend in code/builders/**)
+  ✓ Use /builder-bug-workflow skill (Flow 2 section)
+  ✓ Expected: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal Output)
+  ✓ Use /builder-bug-workflow skill (Flow 3 section)
+  ✓ Expected: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
+
+ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI in code/core/src/manager/**)
+  ✓ Use /manager-bug-workflow skill
+  ✓ Expected: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
+```
+
+**Success Criteria** (all must be true):
+
+- [ ] Verification workflow completed without errors
+- [ ] Artifacts exist and are saved in repository:
+  - Flow 1: Screenshot(s) of renderer output
+  - Flow 2: Screenshot(s) of browser/frontend output
+  - Flow 3: Updated snapshot files
+  - Flow 4: E2E test results + screenshot(s)
+- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
+- [ ] No new issues introduced
+- [ ] All artifacts are committed with the fix
+
+### Error Recovery
+
+IF verification fails:
+
+1. Read the error message carefully
+2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
+3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 2, re-test (Step 3), re-verify
+4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification workflow
+5. If stuck: Review the specific verification workflow's troubleshooting section
 
-**IMPORTANT**: Before Copilot creates the PR, reflect on your workflow execution:
+---
+
+## Step 7: Documentation Self-Improvement
+
+**IMPORTANT**: Reflect on your workflow execution before opening the PR.
 
 **Did you encounter any of these issues?**
 
@@ -111,18 +258,59 @@ Example:
 **Action Steps**:
 
 1. Identify which file needs updating (CLAUDE.md or specific skill in `.claude/skills/`)
-2. Make the fix directly in that file using `replace_string_in_file`
+2. Make the fix directly in that file using edit tools
 3. Commit the documentation improvement:
    ```bash
    git add CLAUDE.md .claude/skills/
    git commit -m "Docs: Improve [skill-name] instructions based on workflow execution"
    ```
-4. Explain in your response: What was wrong? What did you fix? Why will this help next time?
+4. Include in PR description: What was wrong? What did you fix? Why will this help next time?
 
 **Rationale**: Each bug fix workflow is an opportunity to improve the skills themselves. By fixing documentation issues immediately, the next agent run will perform better and avoid the same pitfalls.
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
-- [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed
-- [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch
+- [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed (or none found)
+- [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch (if any)
 - [ ] Ready to proceed with PR preparation
+
+---
+
+## Step 8: Prepare PR Content & Open PR
+
+**Action**: Prepare comprehensive PR content and create the pull request.
+
+**Use the `/open-pull-request` skill** to generate PR content with:
+
+- Clear title referencing the issue (e.g., "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer CSS styling bug")
+- Summary of the root cause
+- Changes made (files modified)
+- Testing evidence:
+  - For Flow 0: Test suite results
+  - For Flow 1: Renderer screenshots
+  - For Flow 2: Frontend output screenshots
+  - For Flow 3: Snapshot diffs
+  - For Flow 4: E2E test results + Manager UI screenshots
+- Any documentation improvements made in Step 7
+
+**Invoke with**:
+
+```
+/open-pull-request [issue-number] [flow] [verification-evidence]
+```
+
+**Expected Output**:
+
+- ✅ PR title and description ready
+- ✅ Branch pushed to remote
+- ✅ PR created with all evidence linked
+- ✅ PR links to original issue
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] PR has clear, descriptive title
+- [ ] PR description includes root cause analysis
+- [ ] All verification evidence is included or linked
+- [ ] PR references the original issue
+- [ ] All code changes are included
+- [ ] All artifact commits are included (screenshots, snapshots, E2E results)
diff --git a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
index 40cec486c5b8..c6367f2fdbb6 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -7,21 +7,6 @@ description: Deep-dive into GitHub issue, determine verification flow (0-4), and
 
 **What this skill does**: Understand issue details, route to correct verification flow, and create a detailed fix plan before writing any code.
 
-## Input & Prerequisites
-
-**Required Input**: GitHub issue number as `$ARGUMENTS[0]`. Format: `12345` (not `#12345`)
-
-**Prerequisite Checks** (before starting):
-
-- [ ] Issue number is valid (issue exists on GitHub)
-- [ ] Issue is marked as a bug (has `type: bug` label)
-- [ ] Issue has enough detail to reproduce
-- [ ] You have write access to the repository
-
-⚠️ **If any prerequisite fails**: Stop and request clarification from issue reporter.
-
----
-
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
@@ -29,9 +14,7 @@ Step 1: Fetch & Understand Issue
          ↓
 Step 2: Determine Verification Flow (0/1/2/3/4)
          ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Confirm routing]
-Step 3: Create Feature Branch
-         ↓
-Step 4: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
+Step 3: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
          ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Review plan completeness]
          ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for implementation
 ```
@@ -108,19 +91,7 @@ ELSE (bug is purely about logic, build output, or CLI with NO user-visible UI in
 
 ---
 
-## Step 3: Create Feature Branch
-
-**Action**: Create a feature branch for this fix
-
-```bash
-git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
-```
-
-**Success Criteria**: You are now on the feature branch. Confirm with `git branch`.
-
----
-
-## Step 4: Create Fix Plan
+## Step 3: Create Fix Plan
 
 **Action**: Document the fix before writing code.
 
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index d573919c8d87..92ab66affe35 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -88,15 +88,35 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 ## Bug Verification Workflows
 
-When fixing bugs in Storybook, comprehensive workflows are available as Claude Skills in `.claude/skills/`:
+When fixing bugs in Storybook, use the comprehensive `/fix-bug` workflow:
 
-- **`/fix-bug`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Fetch issue, understand bug, create plan, fix code, run verification, prepare PR content. GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com then automatically creates the PR
-- **`/verification-checklist`**: Universal checks for all bug types (Flow 0) — Run before opening any PR
-- **`/renderer-bug-workflow`**: Renderer bug verification in `code/renderers/**` (Flow 1)
-- **`/builder-bug-workflow`**: Builder bug verification in `code/builders/**` for frontend output (Flow 2) and terminal output (Flow 3)
-- **`/manager-bug-workflow`**: Manager UI bug verification in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**` (Flow 4)
+- **`/fix-bug [issue-number]`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Understand the issue, plan the fix, implement code changes, run tests, verify the fix, handle documentation improvements, and prepare PR content. This is a single linear workflow that handles all steps from issue to PR.
 
-Use `/fix-bug` to orchestrate the entire bug fix process from issue to PR. The other skills provide detailed guidance for specific verification flows. Invoke via slash-command or reference by name in instructions.
+The workflow includes built-in verification for all bug types:
+
+- **Flow 0**: Pure logic bugs (tests only)
+- **Flow 1** (Renderer bugs): Renderer verification in `code/renderers/**`
+- **Flow 2** (Builder Frontend): Frontend output verification in `code/builders/**`
+- **Flow 3** (Builder Terminal): Terminal output verification in `code/builders/**`
+- **Flow 4** (Manager UI): Manager UI verification in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`
+
+Additional supporting skills for specific verification flows (if needed for detailed guidance):
+
+- **`/renderer-bug-workflow`**: Detailed renderer bug verification
+- **`/builder-bug-workflow`**: Detailed builder bug verification (Flow 2 & 3)
+- **`/manager-bug-workflow`**: Detailed manager UI verification (Flow 4)
+
+**When to use**:
+
+- Fixing bugs from GitHub issues
+- Need automated end-to-end bug fix workflow
+- For IDE/VS Code or GitHub.com Copilot
+
+**When NOT to use**:
+
+- Feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
+- Documentation-only changes
+- Exploratory investigation (use `/plan-bug-fix` only if you just want the plan)
 
 ## Custom GitHub Copilot Agent
 

From 0dae4ee5093ad697be1ee8616677ebb649b26270 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:47:04 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 22/35] refactor: Streamline fix-bug workflow by removing
 commit and PR preparation steps for clarity

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md | 82 ++-------------------------------
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 77 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 369160a019e6..769656a761d6 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -15,14 +15,10 @@ Step 3: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
          ↓
 Step 4: Format and Lint
          ↓
-Step 5: Commit Changes
-         ↓
-Step 6: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
+Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
          ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
          ↓
-Step 7: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
-         ↓
-Step 8: Prepare PR Content & Open PR
+Step 6: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -164,29 +160,7 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 ---
 
-## Step 5: Commit Changes
-
-**Action**: Create commit with clear, descriptive message.
-
-```bash
-git add <changed-files>
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #[issue-number] — [Brief description from issue title]"
-```
-
-Example:
-
-```bash
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
-```
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] Commit created with clear message
-- [ ] `git log --oneline` shows the commit
-
----
-
-## Step 6: Run Verification Workflow
+## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
 
 **Action**: Run the verification workflow matching your flow type (determined in Step 1).
 
@@ -240,7 +214,7 @@ IF verification fails:
 
 ---
 
-## Step 7: Documentation Self-Improvement
+## Step 6: Documentation Self-Improvement
 
 **IMPORTANT**: Reflect on your workflow execution before opening the PR.
 
@@ -259,12 +233,7 @@ IF verification fails:
 
 1. Identify which file needs updating (CLAUDE.md or specific skill in `.claude/skills/`)
 2. Make the fix directly in that file using edit tools
-3. Commit the documentation improvement:
-   ```bash
-   git add CLAUDE.md .claude/skills/
-   git commit -m "Docs: Improve [skill-name] instructions based on workflow execution"
-   ```
-4. Include in PR description: What was wrong? What did you fix? Why will this help next time?
+3. Include in PR description: What was wrong? What did you fix? Why will this help next time?
 
 **Rationale**: Each bug fix workflow is an opportunity to improve the skills themselves. By fixing documentation issues immediately, the next agent run will perform better and avoid the same pitfalls.
 
@@ -273,44 +242,3 @@ IF verification fails:
 - [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed (or none found)
 - [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch (if any)
 - [ ] Ready to proceed with PR preparation
-
----
-
-## Step 8: Prepare PR Content & Open PR
-
-**Action**: Prepare comprehensive PR content and create the pull request.
-
-**Use the `/open-pull-request` skill** to generate PR content with:
-
-- Clear title referencing the issue (e.g., "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer CSS styling bug")
-- Summary of the root cause
-- Changes made (files modified)
-- Testing evidence:
-  - For Flow 0: Test suite results
-  - For Flow 1: Renderer screenshots
-  - For Flow 2: Frontend output screenshots
-  - For Flow 3: Snapshot diffs
-  - For Flow 4: E2E test results + Manager UI screenshots
-- Any documentation improvements made in Step 7
-
-**Invoke with**:
-
-```
-/open-pull-request [issue-number] [flow] [verification-evidence]
-```
-
-**Expected Output**:
-
-- ✅ PR title and description ready
-- ✅ Branch pushed to remote
-- ✅ PR created with all evidence linked
-- ✅ PR links to original issue
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] PR has clear, descriptive title
-- [ ] PR description includes root cause analysis
-- [ ] All verification evidence is included or linked
-- [ ] PR references the original issue
-- [ ] All code changes are included
-- [ ] All artifact commits are included (screenshots, snapshots, E2E results)

From 646e5bda4e2c13a7970c37965887c9bda11d4da7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Valentin Palkovic <valentin@chromatic.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:56:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 23/35] refactor: Update workflow documentation to clarify
 screenshot handling and PR attachment process

---
 .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  |  6 ------
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               |  8 ++++----
 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  | 10 +---------
 .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md |  2 +-
 4 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 2dc981d31f00..da9bd5113ee9 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -148,9 +148,3 @@ If the diff is large or unexpected:
 2. Verify the changes are a direct result of your builder modification
 3. Iterate on your fix until the diff is clean and focused
 4. Run the capture script again: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>`
-
-## Step 6: Commit and Open PR
-
-- Commit the updated snapshot file
-- Include a summary of what terminal output changed in the PR description
-- Explain the business impact of the changes (performance, clarity, new features, etc.)
diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 769656a761d6..824249a0cc12 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -174,19 +174,19 @@ IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
      If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
 
 ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer in code/renderers/**)
-  ✓ Use /renderer-bug-workflow skill
+  -> Read .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions
   ✓ Expected: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
 
 ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend in code/builders/**)
-  ✓ Use /builder-bug-workflow skill (Flow 2 section)
+  -> Read .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions (Flow 2 section)
   ✓ Expected: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
 
 ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal Output)
-  ✓ Use /builder-bug-workflow skill (Flow 3 section)
+  -> Read .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions (Flow 3 section)
   ✓ Expected: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
 
 ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI in code/core/src/manager/**)
-  ✓ Use /manager-bug-workflow skill
+  -> Read .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions
   ✓ Expected: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
 ```
 
diff --git a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index fcad2be3a867..85e605f0e8a6 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 - ✅ Interactive elements respond correctly to user actions
 - ✅ No error messages or console errors visible
 
-Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
+Move the screenshot to the repository (`verification/screenshots/`) and attach the screenshot to your PR description.
 
 **Evidence quality checklist**:
 
@@ -226,11 +226,3 @@ If the test fails with "Storybook iframe did not have children", it means the st
 1. The story ID in the URL is correct (derive it from title prefix + story title + export name, all lowercased kebab-case)
 2. The dev server is running and the story is visible at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/{id}`
 3. If you created the story after the build (not the dev server), restart using the dev server
-
----
-
-## Step 7: Commit and Open PR
-
-- Commit both the story file and the E2E test changes
-- Include the screenshot in your PR description
-- Summarize the Manager UI fix and which interaction was broken and is now fixed
diff --git a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 141106d862e8..a6560028103b 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 - ✅ The story renders without errors or warnings
 - ✅ Visual output matches expected behavior described in the issue
 
-If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, attach it to your PR description.
+If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, move the screenshot from tmp directory to the repository (`verification/screenshots/`) and attach it to your PR description.
 
 **Evidence quality checklist**:
 

From dbf2f9912304da96e8aa76923a09051351b69c81 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:13:32 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 24/35] improve PR following instructions

---
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md     | 22 ++++++++++++++++---
 .../agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md       |  7 ++++++
 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index c54711198b11..5bcc1747097a 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -65,7 +65,9 @@ Fix: React renderer not applying CSS to styled components
 
 ## Step 2: Prepare PR Body
 
-Build the body by combining the base template with flow-specific evidence:
+Read PR template in .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md and populate every required section.
+
+Use the this base template and flow-specific evidence as reference:
 
 ### 2a: Base Template
 
@@ -185,9 +187,22 @@ Terminal output now matches expected format without build-specific noise.
 [Screenshot of Manager UI showing correct behavior]
 ```
 
-### 2c: Complete Your PR Description
+### 2c: AI Disclaimer section
+
+Add an AI disclaimer explaining that the PR was created by AI, and show which agent and model was used.
+
+```markdown
+## AI Disclaimer
+
+- Agent: <copilot-coding-agent | claude-code | other>
+- Model: <exact model id/name>
+- Skills/Workflow: <skill names or flow id>
+- Human Oversight: <reviewed-by-human yes/no + notes>
+```
+
+### 2d: Complete Your PR Description
 
-Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section 2b).
+Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section 2b) and add the AI disclaimer (Section 2c) at the end.
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
@@ -196,6 +211,7 @@ Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section
 - [ ] Flow-specific evidence section is included
 - [ ] All placeholders ($ARGUMENTS[0], issue links, evidence) are populated
 - [ ] Screenshots/diffs are embedded or linked
+- [ ] AI disclaimer present with agent + model
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
index 872893b7782a..2ee29f075785 100644
--- a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
+++ b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
@@ -16,6 +16,13 @@ When a user provides a GitHub issue number, you orchestrate the complete bug fix
 4. **PR Preparation**: Preparing title and body with flow-specific evidence
 5. **PR Creation**: You (GitHub Copilot) then automatically create the PR with proper templates and labels
 
+## Non-negotiables
+
+- Do not skip verification artifacts required by selected flow.
+- Do not use slash-command indirection as the only mechanism.
+- Prefer explicit commands and file paths from skill docs.
+- PR body must fully satisfy .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.
+
 ## How to Execute
 
 When given an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345" or "Work on #12345"):

From 571522deb15e5362669452f88cf50e51113549bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:10:33 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 25/35] update flows so skills are properly routed

---
 .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  |  10 +-
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               | 209 ++++++------------
 .../skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md  | 123 +++++++++--
 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md  |   6 +-
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md     | 108 +++++----
 .claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md          |  22 ++
 .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md |   6 +-
 7 files changed, 272 insertions(+), 212 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index da9bd5113ee9..fba31cd71382 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 2. Navigate to your template story
 3. Take a screenshot showing the fix works correctly
 
-Attach the screenshot to your PR description.
+Save the screenshot locally. It will be uploaded directly into the PR description — do **not** commit it to the repository.
 
 ## Step 5: Fallback Path (if bug persists)
 
@@ -76,6 +76,10 @@ If the browser output still shows the bug:
 
 ---
 
+✅ **Flow 2 COMPLETE** — Before/after screenshots captured locally. Return to `/implement-and-verify-fix` Step 6 to commit the template story file and prepare screenshots for the PR body.
+
+---
+
 # Flow 3 — Builder Bug Verification (Terminal Output)
 
 Follow this workflow if your builder change affects Node.js stdout/stderr output (console logs, build progress, error messages, etc.).
@@ -148,3 +152,7 @@ If the diff is large or unexpected:
 2. Verify the changes are a direct result of your builder modification
 3. Iterate on your fix until the diff is clean and focused
 4. Run the capture script again: `jiti scripts/capture-terminal-output.ts --builder <builder-name>`
+
+---
+
+✅ **Flow 3 COMPLETE** — Snapshot updated in `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/`. Return to `/implement-and-verify-fix` Step 6 to commit artifacts.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 824249a0cc12..8adb98c98916 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -6,19 +6,16 @@ description: Complete end-to-end workflow to fetch a GitHub issue, understand th
 ## Workflow Overview
 
 ```
-Step 1: Understand & Plan the Fix
+Step 1: /plan-bug-fix [issue-number]
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Plan complete, branch created]
+Step 2: /implement-and-verify-fix
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Tests pass, evidence gathered]
+Step 3: /verification-checklist
+         ↓ [MUST PASS: Root cause confirmed, no regressions]
+Step 4: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
          ↓
-Step 2: Implement Code Changes
-         ↓
-Step 3: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
-         ↓ [MUST PASS: All tests]
-         ↓
-Step 4: Format and Lint
-         ↓
-Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
-         ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
-         ↓
-Step 6: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
+Step 5: /open-pull-request [issue-number]
+         ↓ [DONE: PR created and ready for review]
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -27,18 +24,7 @@ Step 6: Documentation Self-Improvement (if needed)
 
 **Action**: Fetch the GitHub issue and create a detailed fix plan before implementing.
 
-**Sub-steps**:
-
-### 1a: Fetch Issue and Understand the Bug
-
-Use the `/plan-bug-fix` skill to:
-
-- Fetch issue #[issue-number] from GitHub
-- Extract all required information (title, description, labels, repro steps, etc.)
-- Route to correct verification flow (0–4) based on where bug manifests
-- Create detailed fix plan (root cause, affected files, implementation logic, required tests)
-
-**Invoke with**:
+**Invoke**:
 
 ```
 /plan-bug-fix [issue-number]
@@ -55,12 +41,7 @@ Example:
 - ✅ Issue clearly understood with full context
 - ✅ Verification flow determined (0 = Pure Logic, 1 = Renderer, 2 = Builder Frontend, 3 = Builder Terminal, 4 = Manager UI)
 - ✅ Feature branch created (e.g., `agent/fix-issue-12345`)
-- ✅ Fix plan documented with:
-  - Root cause analysis
-  - Files to modify
-  - Logic/implementation details
-  - Test requirements
-  - Expected verification evidence
+- ✅ Fix plan documented and ready to follow
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
@@ -70,151 +51,60 @@ Example:
 - [ ] Fix plan is documented and ready to follow
 - [ ] No blockers or unclear items remain
 
----
-
-## Step 2: Implement Code Changes
-
-**Action**: Implement the fix following your plan from Step 1 exactly.
-
-**Rules**:
-
-- Only modify files listed in your plan
-- Add inline comments if fix is non-obvious
-- Do NOT make unrelated refactors
-- Do NOT change anything not in the plan
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-- [ ] Code matches your plan exactly
-- [ ] No extra changes or refactors
-- [ ] All targeted files are modified
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 2 until all success criteria above are met.
 
 ---
 
-## Step 3: Write Tests & Run Full Suite
-
-**Action**: Add or update tests as specified in your plan, then run all tests.
-
-### 3a: Write/Update Tests
-
-**IF plan says "new test needed"**:
-
-- Write the test to FAIL without the fix and PASS with it
-- Place it in the appropriate test file
-- Verify test fails without fix:
-  ```bash
-  cd code && yarn test
-  ```
-- Apply fix and verify test passes
-
-**IF plan says "existing test covers this"**:
+## Step 2: Implement, Test, and Verify
 
-- No new test needed
-- Run existing tests to verify:
-  ```bash
-  cd code && yarn test
-  ```
+**Action**: Implement the fix, run tests, and gather verification evidence.
 
-### 3b: Run Full Test Suite
+**Invoke**:
 
-Execute full test suite:
-
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test
 ```
-
-**Success Criteria**:
-
-```
-✅ ALL tests pass (new and existing)
-✅ No test failures
-✅ No skipped tests (unless pre-existing)
-```
-
-⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 4 unless ALL tests pass.
-
----
-
-## Step 4: Format and Lint
-
-**Action**: Clean up code formatting and catch style issues.
-
-```bash
-yarn prettier --write <changed-files>
-yarn --cwd=./code lint:js:cmd <changed-files> --fix
+/implement-and-verify-fix
 ```
 
-(Note: For `lint:js:cmd`, the file root is `code/`, so adjust paths accordingly)
-
-Then re-run tests to ensure linting didn't break anything:
+**Expected Output**:
 
-```bash
-cd code && yarn test
-```
+- ✅ Code implemented following plan
+- ✅ All tests pass
+- ✅ Code formatted and linted
+- ✅ Changes committed to feature branch
+- ✅ Verification evidence gathered (flow-specific)
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
+- [ ] All tests pass (`cd code && yarn test`)
 - [ ] No linting errors
-- [ ] All tests still pass
-- [ ] Code is properly formatted
+- [ ] Changes committed
+- [ ] Verification artifacts saved
+
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 3 until all success criteria above are met.
 
 ---
 
-## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
+## Step 3: Run Verification Checklist
 
-**Action**: Run the verification workflow matching your flow type (determined in Step 1).
+**Action**: Run the universal pre-PR verification checklist to ensure the fix is complete and correct.
 
-### Routing Logic
+**Invoke**:
 
 ```
-IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
-  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 3 (yarn test passed)
-  ✓ Skip verification workflow
-  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read Step 1 criteria
-     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
-
-ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer in code/renderers/**)
-  -> Read .claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions
-  ✓ Expected: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
-
-ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend in code/builders/**)
-  -> Read .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions (Flow 2 section)
-  ✓ Expected: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
-
-ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal Output)
-  -> Read .claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions (Flow 3 section)
-  ✓ Expected: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
-
-ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI in code/core/src/manager/**)
-  -> Read .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md for further instructions
-  ✓ Expected: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
+/verification-checklist
 ```
 
-**Success Criteria** (all must be true):
-
-- [ ] Verification workflow completed without errors
-- [ ] Artifacts exist and are saved in repository:
-  - Flow 1: Screenshot(s) of renderer output
-  - Flow 2: Screenshot(s) of browser/frontend output
-  - Flow 3: Updated snapshot files
-  - Flow 4: E2E test results + screenshot(s)
-- [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
-- [ ] No new issues introduced
-- [ ] All artifacts are committed with the fix
-
-### Error Recovery
+**Expected Output**:
 
-IF verification fails:
+- ✅ All checklist items pass
+- ✅ Fix addresses root cause (not just symptoms)
+- ✅ No regressions
 
-1. Read the error message carefully
-2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
-3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 2, re-test (Step 3), re-verify
-4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification workflow
-5. If stuck: Review the specific verification workflow's troubleshooting section
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Do NOT proceed to Step 4 until the checklist passes.
 
 ---
 
-## Step 6: Documentation Self-Improvement
+## Step 4: Documentation Self-Improvement
 
 **IMPORTANT**: Reflect on your workflow execution before opening the PR.
 
@@ -242,3 +132,28 @@ IF verification fails:
 - [ ] All documentation issues identified during workflow execution are fixed (or none found)
 - [ ] Documentation improvements committed to feature branch (if any)
 - [ ] Ready to proceed with PR preparation
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Open Pull Request
+
+**Action**: Prepare the PR content and open the pull request.
+
+**Invoke**:
+
+```
+/open-pull-request [issue-number]
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```
+/open-pull-request 12345
+```
+
+**Expected Output**:
+
+- ✅ PR title prepared (`Fix: [description]`)
+- ✅ PR body complete with root cause, solution, tests, and flow-specific evidence
+- ✅ AI disclaimer included
+- ✅ PR created on GitHub with correct labels and issue linked
diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index da332414ac78..b45099e8cd29 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ Step 4: Commit Changes
          ↓
 Step 5: Run Verification Workflow (flow-specific)
          ↓ [MUST PASS: Verification evidence gathered]
-         ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for PR
+Step 6: Commit Code Artifacts (stories / snapshots / E2E tests — not screenshots)
+         ↓
+         ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for /verification-checklist
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -99,17 +101,30 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 ## Step 4: Commit Changes
 
-**Action**: Create commit with clear, descriptive message
+**Action**: Create a commit with a clear, descriptive message.
+
+First, derive the issue number from the current branch name:
+
+```bash
+git branch --show-current
+# e.g. agent/fix-issue-12345 → issue number is 12345
+```
+
+Then commit:
 
 ```bash
 git add <changed-files>
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] — [Brief description from issue title]"
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #[issue-number] — [Brief description from issue title]
+
+Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>"
 ```
 
 Example:
 
 ```bash
-git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components"
+git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled components
+
+Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>"
 ```
 
 **Success Criteria**: Commit created with clear message. `git log --oneline` shows the commit.
@@ -120,36 +135,92 @@ git commit -m "Fix: Issue #12345 — React renderer not applying CSS to styled c
 
 **Action**: Invoke the verification skill matching your flow (determined in `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2).
 
-### Routing Logic
+Check the flow number from your plan, then invoke the corresponding skill below.
+
+**Flow 0** (Pure Logic / No UI): verification is already satisfied by Step 2 (all tests passed). Skip directly to Step 6.
+
+⚠️ **Double-check before accepting Flow 0**: If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, Flow 0 is wrong — return to `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2 to re-route.
+
+---
+
+**Flow 1** — Renderer bug (`code/renderers/**`):
+
+Invoke:
+
+```
+/renderer-bug-workflow
+```
+
+Expected output: Template story created, screenshot of fixed renderer.
+
+---
+
+**Flow 2** — Builder frontend output bug (`code/builders/**`):
+
+Invoke:
+
+```
+/builder-bug-workflow
+```
+
+Follow the **Flow 2** section of that skill only.
 
+Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix.
+
+---
+
+**Flow 3** — Builder terminal output bug (`code/builders/**`):
+
+Invoke:
+
+```
+/builder-bug-workflow
+```
+
+Follow the **Flow 3** section of that skill only.
+
+Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix.
+
+---
+
+**Flow 4** — Manager UI bug:
+
+Invoke:
+
+```
+/manager-bug-workflow
 ```
-IF Flow 0 (Pure Logic / No UI)
-  ✓ Already satisfied by Step 2 (yarn test passed)
-  ✓ Skip to completion
-  ⚠️ Double-check: re-read /plan-bug-fix Step 2 criteria before accepting Flow 0.
-     If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, this is wrong.
 
-ELSE IF Flow 1 (Renderer)
-  ✓ Invoke: /renderer-bug-workflow
-  ✓ Expected output: Template story, screenshot of fixed renderer
+Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI.
+
+---
 
-ELSE IF Flow 2 (Builder Frontend)
-  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 2 section only)
-  ✓ Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix
+## Step 6: Commit Code Artifacts
 
-ELSE IF Flow 3 (Builder Terminal)
-  ✓ Invoke: /builder-bug-workflow (Flow 3 section only)
-  ✓ Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix
+**Action**: Commit any new or modified code artifacts produced by the verification workflow. Screenshots are **not** committed — they will be uploaded directly in the PR description.
+
+Artifacts to commit (only those that apply to your flow):
+
+```bash
+# Flow 1 / Flow 2: new template story file
+git add code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/<new-story-file>.stories.tsx
 
-ELSE IF Flow 4 (Manager UI)
-  ✓ Invoke: /manager-bug-workflow
-  ✓ Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI
+# Flow 3: updated terminal output snapshot
+git add scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/
+
+# Flow 4: new or updated E2E test file
+git add code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+
+git commit -m "Add: Verification artifacts for issue #[issue-number]
+
+Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>"
 ```
 
 **Success Criteria** (all must be true):
 
 - [ ] Verification skill completed without errors
-- [ ] Artifacts exist: screenshot, snapshot, or E2E results and are saved in the repository so that they can be commited with the fix
+- [ ] Code artifacts (story files / snapshots / E2E tests) committed where applicable
+- [ ] Screenshots saved locally and ready to embed in PR description
 - [ ] Fix visibly resolves the original issue
 - [ ] No new issues introduced
 
@@ -159,6 +230,10 @@ IF verification fails:
 
 1. Read the error message carefully
 2. Did the original issue get fixed? (Check visual evidence)
-3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 1, re-test (Step 3), re-verify (this step)
+3. If NO: Adjust code in Step 1, re-test (Step 2), re-verify (this step)
 4. If YES but artifacts wrong: Re-run verification skill
 5. If stuck: Review the specific verification skill's troubleshooting section
+
+---
+
+✅ **COMPLETE** — Code implemented, tests passing, verification evidence committed. Ready for `/verification-checklist`.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 85e605f0e8a6..130b1246763b 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 - ✅ Interactive elements respond correctly to user actions
 - ✅ No error messages or console errors visible
 
-Move the screenshot to the repository (`verification/screenshots/`) and attach the screenshot to your PR description.
+Save the screenshot locally. It will be uploaded directly into the PR description — do **not** commit it to the repository.
 
 **Evidence quality checklist**:
 
@@ -226,3 +226,7 @@ If the test fails with "Storybook iframe did not have children", it means the st
 1. The story ID in the URL is correct (derive it from title prefix + story title + export name, all lowercased kebab-case)
 2. The dev server is running and the story is visible at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/{id}`
 3. If you created the story after the build (not the dev server), restart using the dev server
+
+---
+
+✅ **Flow 4 COMPLETE** — E2E test passing, before/after screenshots captured locally. Return to `/implement-and-verify-fix` Step 6 to commit the E2E test file and prepare screenshots for the PR body.
diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 5bcc1747097a..6d312d590875 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -71,51 +71,73 @@ Use the this base template and flow-specific evidence as reference:
 
 ### 2a: Base Template
 
+The PR body must follow `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`. Use this structure:
+
 ```markdown
-## Issue
+Closes #[issue-number]
+
+## What I did
 
-Fixes #$ARGUMENTS[0]
+[2-3 sentences summarising what was broken and how you fixed it — draw from your fix plan's Root Cause and Solution]
 
 ## Root Cause
 
-[2-3 sentences from your Step 3 plan explaining what was broken]
-[Include code location if relevant]
+[2-3 sentences from your fix plan explaining exactly what was broken in the code and where]
 
 ## Solution
 
-[2-3 sentences explaining your code fix]
-[Highlight key changes]
+[2-3 sentences explaining your code change and why it fixes the root cause]
+
+## Checklist for Contributors
+
+### Testing
+
+The changes in this PR are covered in the following automated tests:
+
+- [ ] stories
+- [x] unit tests
+- [ ] integration tests
+- [ ] end-to-end tests
+
+#### Manual testing
+
+<!-- Steps a reviewer can follow to manually verify the fix: -->
+
+1. [E.g., "Run `yarn nx sandbox react-vite/default-ts -c production`"]
+2. [E.g., "Open Storybook in your browser"]
+3. [E.g., "Navigate to the [story name] story"]
+4. [E.g., "Observe that [previously broken behavior] is now fixed"]
 
-## Tests
+### Documentation
 
-✅ All tests passing (Flow [0/1/2/3/4])
+- [ ] Add or update documentation reflecting your changes
+- [ ] If you are deprecating/removing a feature, make sure to update [MIGRATION.MD](https://github.com/storybookjs/storybook/blob/next/MIGRATION.md)
 
 ---
 
 ## Verification Evidence
 
-[Flow-specific section below - choose ONE based on your flow]
+[Flow-specific section below — choose ONE]
 ```
 
 ### 2b: Flow-Specific Evidence Sections
 
-Choose **ONE** of the following based on your verification flow:
+Choose **ONE** of the following based on your verification flow.
+
+⚠️ **Screenshot requirement (Flows 1, 2, 4)**: Screenshots must be **uploaded directly into the PR description** (drag-and-drop or paste into the GitHub PR editor). They are never committed to the repository. Each flow requires both a **Before** and **After** screenshot so reviewers can see the change.
 
 #### **Flow 0** (Pure Logic / Unit Tests Only):
 
 ````markdown
 ✅ Flow 0 — Unit Tests Only
 
-All existing and new tests pass:
+- [x] unit tests
 
-```bash
-yarn test
-# Output: [Results showing all tests passing]
-```
-````
+All existing and new unit tests pass. Root cause was purely algorithmic/logic with no visible UI impact.
 
-Root cause was purely algorithmic/logic, with no visible UI impact.
+#### Manual testing
 
+No browser interaction required to reproduce or verify this bug. The fix is verified by the passing unit tests above.
 ````
 
 #### **Flow 1** (Renderer Bug):
@@ -123,16 +145,16 @@ Root cause was purely algorithmic/logic, with no visible UI impact.
 ```markdown
 ✅ Flow 1 — Renderer Verification
 
-- Template story created: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/fix-story.stories.tsx`
+- Template story: `code/renderers/<renderer>/template/stories/<story-file>.stories.tsx`
 - Sandbox: `<template-name>` (generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/<template-name>`)
-- Story verified at: `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<story-path>`
+- Story URL: `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/<story-path>`
 
 **Before Fix:**
-[Screenshot showing broken renderer output]
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the broken renderer output -->
 
 **After Fix:**
-[Screenshot showing fixed renderer output]
-````
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the fixed renderer output -->
+```
 
 #### **Flow 2** (Builder Frontend Output):
 
@@ -142,11 +164,11 @@ Root cause was purely algorithmic/logic, with no visible UI impact.
 - Sandbox: `<template-name>` (generated at `../storybook-sandboxes/<template-name>`)
 - Built output verified in browser
 
-**Browser output before fix:**
-[Screenshot showing broken HTML/CSS/styling]
+**Before Fix:**
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the broken HTML/CSS/styling -->
 
-**Browser output after fix:**
-[Screenshot showing correct HTML/CSS/styling]
+**After Fix:**
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the correct HTML/CSS/styling -->
 ```
 
 #### **Flow 3** (Builder Terminal Output):
@@ -180,38 +202,47 @@ Terminal output now matches expected format without build-specific noise.
 
 **Story setup**: `code/core/template-stories/` or `code/addons/<addon>/template-stories/`
 
-**Before fix (expected to fail):**
-[Screenshot of Manager UI showing broken behavior]
+**Before Fix:**
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the broken Manager UI behavior -->
 
-**After fix (test now passes):**
-[Screenshot of Manager UI showing correct behavior]
+**After Fix:**
+<!-- Upload screenshot here showing the correct Manager UI behavior -->
 ```
 
 ### 2c: AI Disclaimer section
 
-Add an AI disclaimer explaining that the PR was created by AI, and show which agent and model was used.
+Add an AI disclaimer explaining that the PR was created by AI, listing every skill that was invoked during the workflow.
 
 ```markdown
 ## AI Disclaimer
 
 - Agent: <copilot-coding-agent | claude-code | other>
 - Model: <exact model id/name>
-- Skills/Workflow: <skill names or flow id>
+- Skills used:
+  - `/fix-bug`
+  - `/plan-bug-fix`
+  - `/implement-and-verify-fix`
+  - `/verification-checklist`
+  - `/<flow-specific-skill>` (e.g. `/renderer-bug-workflow`, `/builder-bug-workflow`, `/manager-bug-workflow` — omit if Flow 0)
+  - `/open-pull-request`
 - Human Oversight: <reviewed-by-human yes/no + notes>
 ```
 
 ### 2d: Complete Your PR Description
 
-Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section 2b) and add the AI disclaimer (Section 2c) at the end.
+Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section 2b) and add the AI disclaimer (Section 2c) at the end. Ensure all placeholder text (issue number, evidence, story paths, screenshots) is fully populated — no `[placeholder]` text should remain.
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
 - [ ] PR title is prepared
-- [ ] PR body includes base template
-- [ ] Flow-specific evidence section is included
-- [ ] All placeholders ($ARGUMENTS[0], issue links, evidence) are populated
-- [ ] Screenshots/diffs are embedded or linked
+- [ ] `Closes #[issue-number]` at the top of body
+- [ ] `## What I did` section populated
+- [ ] `## Root Cause` and `## Solution` sections populated
+- [ ] Testing checklist boxes checked appropriately
+- [ ] `#### Manual testing` steps written out
+- [ ] Flow-specific `## Verification Evidence` section included with before/after screenshots **uploaded** (not committed) to the PR body
 - [ ] AI disclaimer present with agent + model
+- [ ] No placeholder text remaining
 
 ---
 
@@ -220,9 +251,10 @@ Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section
 **What happens automatically**:
 
 - ✅ Your feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`) is pushed to GitHub
+- ✅ PR is created targeting the `next` branch (all PRs go to `next`, not `main`)
 - ✅ PR is created with your prepared title and body
 - ✅ Required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`) are added automatically
-- ✅ PR links to issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] (via "Fixes #..." in body)
+- ✅ PR links to issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] (via "Closes #..." in body)
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
diff --git a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
index c6367f2fdbb6..16a7bf373a68 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ Step 2: Determine Verification Flow (0/1/2/3/4)
          ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Confirm routing]
 Step 3: Create Fix Plan (root cause, files, logic)
          ↓ [CHECKPOINT: Review plan completeness]
+Step 4: Create Feature Branch
+         ↓
          ✅ COMPLETE — Ready for implementation
 ```
 
@@ -139,3 +141,23 @@ Evidence: [screenshot / snapshot / E2E result]
 - [ ] You know which verification flow applies
 
 **Checkpoint**: Review plan for completeness. If ANY part is unclear, research more before proceeding.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Create Feature Branch
+
+**Action**: Create and checkout a dedicated branch for this fix.
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b agent/fix-issue-12345
+```
+
+**Success Criteria**:
+
+- [ ] On branch `agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]` (verify with `git branch --show-current`)
diff --git a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index a6560028103b..b0fff300e56f 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Use the Browser MCP to:
 - ✅ The story renders without errors or warnings
 - ✅ Visual output matches expected behavior described in the issue
 
-If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, move the screenshot from tmp directory to the repository (`verification/screenshots/`) and attach it to your PR description.
+If the bug is resolved in the screenshot, save it locally (e.g., in a temp folder). It will be uploaded directly into the PR description — do **not** commit it to the repository.
 
 **Evidence quality checklist**:
 
@@ -106,3 +106,7 @@ For PRs that fix multiple distinct scenarios:
 - Use one primary template
 - Include one screenshot per distinct scenario type
 - Ensure each screenshot clearly demonstrates the fix for that specific scenario
+
+---
+
+✅ **COMPLETE** — Template story created, before/after screenshots captured locally. Return to `/implement-and-verify-fix` Step 6 to commit the story file and prepare screenshots for the PR body.

From 42ee9f0bf7f468de773508b13c983d0bfa984ce1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:25:33 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 26/35] use nx cloud for copilot

---
 .github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md | 2 +-
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml           | 4 +++-
 CLAUDE.md                                           | 7 +++----
 3 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
index 2ee29f075785..32c478602d86 100644
--- a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
+++ b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ When given an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345" or "Work on #12345"):
 
 **Key Commands** (available in the repo):
 
-- Compile: `yarn nx compile <package> -c production --no-cloud`
+- Compile: `yarn nx compile <package> -c production`
 - Test: `cd code && yarn test`
 - Lint/Format: `yarn prettier --write <file>` and `yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix`
 - Sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index d3dfb5103a76..71438d069eeb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -36,4 +36,6 @@ jobs:
         run: cd code && yarn playwright install --with-deps chromium
 
       - name: Compile
-        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile --no-cloud
+        run: yarn nx run-many --targets compile
+        env:
+          NX_CLOUD_ACCESS_TOKEN: ${{ vars.COPILOT_NX_CLOUD_ACCESS_TOKEN }}
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 92ab66affe35..3c0fb81a8749 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Repository Structure
 
-```
+```text
 storybook/                        # Yarn monorepo root
 ├── .github/                      # GitHub configurations and workflows
 ├── .nx/                          # NX workflows and configuration
@@ -27,9 +27,8 @@ storybook/                        # Yarn monorepo root
 ### Compilation
 
 ```bash
-// Temporary workaround for NX cloud login issues
-yarn nx run-many -t compile --no-cloud
-yarn nx compile <package-name> --no-cloud
+yarn nx run-many -t compile
+yarn nx compile <package-name>
 ```
 
 ### Type Checking

From 67d335f113dae05bf0d56dcde5c52e2acda81667 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 27/35] another attempt at invoking skills properly

---
 .claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md               |  52 +++-----
 .../skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md  |  42 ++----
 .../agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md       | 126 +++++-------------
 CLAUDE.md                                     |  47 ++-----
 4 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 190 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
index 8adb98c98916..e54b8618e795 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md
@@ -22,19 +22,13 @@ Step 5: /open-pull-request [issue-number]
 
 ## Step 1: Understand & Plan the Fix
 
-**Action**: Fetch the GitHub issue and create a detailed fix plan before implementing.
+**Action**: Read and follow `.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md` with the issue number.
 
-**Invoke**:
-
-```
-/plan-bug-fix [issue-number]
-```
-
-Example:
-
-```
-/plan-bug-fix 12345
-```
+That skill will:
+- Fetch the GitHub issue
+- Determine the verification flow (0–4)
+- Create a detailed fix plan
+- Create the feature branch `agent/fix-issue-[number]`
 
 **Expected Output**:
 
@@ -57,13 +51,13 @@ Example:
 
 ## Step 2: Implement, Test, and Verify
 
-**Action**: Implement the fix, run tests, and gather verification evidence.
-
-**Invoke**:
+**Action**: Read and follow `.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md`.
 
-```
-/implement-and-verify-fix
-```
+That skill will:
+- Implement the code fix
+- Run tests and lint
+- Commit the changes
+- Run the flow-specific verification skill (reading its SKILL.md file)
 
 **Expected Output**:
 
@@ -86,13 +80,9 @@ Example:
 
 ## Step 3: Run Verification Checklist
 
-**Action**: Run the universal pre-PR verification checklist to ensure the fix is complete and correct.
+**Action**: Read and follow `.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md`.
 
-**Invoke**:
-
-```
-/verification-checklist
-```
+That skill confirms the fix addresses root cause, all tests pass, and no regressions were introduced.
 
 **Expected Output**:
 
@@ -137,19 +127,9 @@ Example:
 
 ## Step 5: Open Pull Request
 
-**Action**: Prepare the PR content and open the pull request.
-
-**Invoke**:
-
-```
-/open-pull-request [issue-number]
-```
-
-Example:
+**Action**: Read and follow `.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md` with the issue number.
 
-```
-/open-pull-request 12345
-```
+That skill will prepare the PR title and body (following `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`) and open the PR.
 
 **Expected Output**:
 
diff --git a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
index b45099e8cd29..2134f4df1042 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md
@@ -133,65 +133,45 @@ Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>"
 
 ## Step 5: Run Verification Workflow
 
-**Action**: Invoke the verification skill matching your flow (determined in `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2).
+**Action**: Read and follow the verification skill file matching your flow (determined in `plan-bug-fix`).
 
-Check the flow number from your plan, then invoke the corresponding skill below.
+Check the flow number from your plan, then read and follow the corresponding file:
 
 **Flow 0** (Pure Logic / No UI): verification is already satisfied by Step 2 (all tests passed). Skip directly to Step 6.
 
-⚠️ **Double-check before accepting Flow 0**: If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, Flow 0 is wrong — return to `/plan-bug-fix` Step 2 to re-route.
+⚠️ **Double-check before accepting Flow 0**: If a user can reproduce this bug in the browser, Flow 0 is wrong — return to `plan-bug-fix` Step 2 to re-route.
 
 ---
 
 **Flow 1** — Renderer bug (`code/renderers/**`):
 
-Invoke:
+Read and follow: `.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md`
 
-```
-/renderer-bug-workflow
-```
-
-Expected output: Template story created, screenshot of fixed renderer.
+Expected output: Template story created, before/after screenshots captured.
 
 ---
 
 **Flow 2** — Builder frontend output bug (`code/builders/**`):
 
-Invoke:
-
-```
-/builder-bug-workflow
-```
-
-Follow the **Flow 2** section of that skill only.
+Read and follow: `.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` (Flow 2 section only)
 
-Expected output: Screenshot of browser output showing fix.
+Expected output: Before/after screenshots of browser output.
 
 ---
 
 **Flow 3** — Builder terminal output bug (`code/builders/**`):
 
-Invoke:
+Read and follow: `.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` (Flow 3 section only)
 
-```
-/builder-bug-workflow
-```
-
-Follow the **Flow 3** section of that skill only.
-
-Expected output: Updated snapshot diff showing fix.
+Expected output: Updated snapshot file in `scripts/terminal-output-snapshots/`.
 
 ---
 
 **Flow 4** — Manager UI bug:
 
-Invoke:
-
-```
-/manager-bug-workflow
-```
+Read and follow: `.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md`
 
-Expected output: Passing E2E test + screenshot of Manager UI.
+Expected output: Passing E2E test + before/after screenshots of Manager UI.
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
index 32c478602d86..19b48312b59f 100644
--- a/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
+++ b/.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md
@@ -1,119 +1,65 @@
 ---
 name: storybook-bug-fixer
-description: Specialized agent for fixing Storybook bugs end-to-end using the fix-bug skill workflow
+description: Specialized agent for fixing Storybook bugs end-to-end using the documented skill workflow
 tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search', 'execute', 'agent']
 ---
 
-You are a specialized Storybook bug fixing agent that uses a comprehensive workflow to fix bugs from GitHub issues through to PR creation.
-
-## Your Mission
-
-When a user provides a GitHub issue number, you orchestrate the complete bug fix workflow by invoking the `/fix-bug` skill, which handles:
-
-1. **Planning**: Understanding the issue, routing to correct verification flow (0-4), creating fix plan
-2. **Implementation**: Writing code, tests, and verification
-3. **Documentation**: Preparing PR evidence and descriptions
-4. **PR Preparation**: Preparing title and body with flow-specific evidence
-5. **PR Creation**: You (GitHub Copilot) then automatically create the PR with proper templates and labels
+You are a specialized Storybook bug fixing agent. When given a GitHub issue number, you follow a strict, documented workflow to fix the bug, verify it, and open a proper PR.
 
 ## Non-negotiables
 
-- Do not skip verification artifacts required by selected flow.
-- Do not use slash-command indirection as the only mechanism.
-- Prefer explicit commands and file paths from skill docs.
-- PR body must fully satisfy .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.
+- You MUST follow the workflow files exactly — do not improvise or shortcut steps.
+- You MUST NOT create a PR until all verification steps for the detected flow are complete.
+- The PR body MUST satisfy every section of `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`.
+- You MUST NOT use default Copilot branch naming (`copilot/...`). Use `agent/fix-issue-[number]`.
 
 ## How to Execute
 
 When given an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345" or "Work on #12345"):
 
 1. Extract the issue number (format: `12345`, not `#12345`)
-2. Invoke the `/fix-bug` skill with that number:
-   ```
-   /fix-bug 12345
-   ```
-3. The skill will handle the entire workflow autonomously
+2. Read the file `.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md`
+3. Follow every step in that file precisely and in order
 
-## Important Context
+The skill file references sub-skill files for each step. When it tells you to read and follow a sub-skill, do so by reading the corresponding file:
 
-**Repository Structure**: This is the Storybook monorepo with:
+| Sub-skill referenced in skill files | File to read |
+|---|---|
+| `plan-bug-fix` | `.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md` |
+| `implement-and-verify-fix` | `.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md` |
+| `verification-checklist` | `.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md` |
+| `open-pull-request` | `.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md` |
+| `renderer-bug-workflow` | `.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` |
+| `builder-bug-workflow` | `.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` |
+| `manager-bug-workflow` | `.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` |
 
-- `code/` - Main codebase (core, addons, builders, renderers, frameworks)
-- `../storybook-sandboxes/` - Generated test environments outside repo
-- Skills located in `.claude/skills/` directory
+**Read each skill file in full before executing its steps.** Do not rely on your prior knowledge of what a step might contain — always read the file.
 
-**Key Commands** (available in the repo):
+## Repository Context
+
+- `code/` — Main codebase (core, addons, builders, renderers, frameworks)
+- `../storybook-sandboxes/` — Generated sandbox environments (outside repo)
+- `.claude/skills/` — Workflow skill files (read these, do not skip)
+- `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md` — PR body template (every section is mandatory)
+
+## Key Commands
 
 - Compile: `yarn nx compile <package> -c production`
 - Test: `cd code && yarn test`
 - Lint/Format: `yarn prettier --write <file>` and `yarn --cwd code lint:js:cmd <file> --fix`
 - Sandbox: `yarn nx sandbox <template> -c production`
 
-**Verification Flows**: The fix-bug skill automatically routes to one of these:
-
-- **Flow 0**: Universal checks (always run)
-- **Flow 1**: Renderer bugs (`code/renderers/**`)
-- **Flow 2**: Builder bugs - browser output (`code/builders/**`)
-- **Flow 3**: Builder bugs - terminal output (`code/builders/**`)
-- **Flow 4**: Manager UI bugs (`code/core/src/manager/**`)
+## When NOT to Run
 
-## When NOT to Use /fix-bug
-
-- For feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
-- For documentation-only changes
-- When issue is not clearly defined or reproducible
-- When you need to explore/investigate before fixing
-
-## Documentation Self-Improvement
-
-At Step 4 of the workflow, you will be prompted to improve documentation if you encountered issues. This is MANDATORY - fix any unclear instructions in `CLAUDE.md` or `.claude/skills/` files so the next workflow run performs better.
+- Feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
+- Documentation-only changes
+- Issue is unclear or not reproducible
 
 ## Success Criteria
 
-Your job is complete when:
-
-- ✅ Issue understood and fix plan created
-- ✅ Code implemented with passing tests
-- ✅ Fix verified with flow-specific evidence
-- ✅ Documentation improved (if needed)
-- ✅ PR opened with proper description and labels
-- ✅ PR ready for review
-
-## Example Interactions
-
-**User**: "Fix issue 29847"
-**You**:
-
-1. Extract issue number: `29847`
-2. Invoke `/fix-bug 29847`
-3. Monitor workflow progress and report completion
-4. Provide PR link when done
-
-**User**: "Can you work on #33241?"
-**You**:
-
-1. Extract issue number: `33241`
-2. Invoke `/fix-bug 33241`
-3. Handle workflow execution
-4. Report results
-
-## Error Handling
-
-If the workflow encounters issues:
-
-- Check prerequisite failures (gh CLI, clean working directory, etc.)
-- Review error messages from sub-skills
-- Return to failed step as needed
-- Consult troubleshooting sections in individual skills
-
-## Remember
-
-You are the **entry point** for bug fixes. The `/fix-bug` skill does the heavy lifting through its specialized sub-skills. Your role is to:
-
-1. Validate the request is appropriate
-2. Extract the issue number correctly
-3. Invoke the skill
-4. Monitor and handle any errors
-5. Report completion to the user
+Your job is complete only when ALL of the following are true:
 
-Let the skill framework handle the complexity - trust the process!
+- ✅ Issue understood, fix plan documented, feature branch `agent/fix-issue-[number]` created
+- ✅ Code implemented and all tests pass
+- ✅ Verification completed per the flow detected in `plan-bug-fix` (Flow 0–4)
+- ✅ PR opened targeting `next` branch, body fully satisfies `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`, includes verification evidence and AI disclaimer listing all skill files used
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 3c0fb81a8749..1b061e11f39b 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -87,51 +87,32 @@ cd code && yarn test
 
 ## Bug Verification Workflows
 
-When fixing bugs in Storybook, use the comprehensive `/fix-bug` workflow:
+When fixing bugs in Storybook, follow the workflow defined in `.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md`. Read that file and follow every step in order. Each step will direct you to read additional skill files — always read them before executing their steps.
 
-- **`/fix-bug [issue-number]`**: Complete end-to-end workflow — Understand the issue, plan the fix, implement code changes, run tests, verify the fix, handle documentation improvements, and prepare PR content. This is a single linear workflow that handles all steps from issue to PR.
+The skill files live in `.claude/skills/` and cover the full workflow:
 
-The workflow includes built-in verification for all bug types:
-
-- **Flow 0**: Pure logic bugs (tests only)
-- **Flow 1** (Renderer bugs): Renderer verification in `code/renderers/**`
-- **Flow 2** (Builder Frontend): Frontend output verification in `code/builders/**`
-- **Flow 3** (Builder Terminal): Terminal output verification in `code/builders/**`
-- **Flow 4** (Manager UI): Manager UI verification in `code/core/src/manager/**` or `code/core/src/builder-manager/**`
-
-Additional supporting skills for specific verification flows (if needed for detailed guidance):
-
-- **`/renderer-bug-workflow`**: Detailed renderer bug verification
-- **`/builder-bug-workflow`**: Detailed builder bug verification (Flow 2 & 3)
-- **`/manager-bug-workflow`**: Detailed manager UI verification (Flow 4)
+| Skill file | Purpose |
+|---|---|
+| `.claude/skills/fix-bug/SKILL.md` | **Entry point** — orchestrates the full workflow |
+| `.claude/skills/plan-bug-fix/SKILL.md` | Fetch issue, determine flow (0–4), create plan, create branch |
+| `.claude/skills/implement-and-verify-fix/SKILL.md` | Implement fix, run tests, lint, commit, run verification |
+| `.claude/skills/verification-checklist/SKILL.md` | Universal pre-PR checklist |
+| `.claude/skills/renderer-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` | Flow 1: renderer visual verification |
+| `.claude/skills/builder-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` | Flow 2 & 3: builder verification |
+| `.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md` | Flow 4: Manager UI E2E verification |
+| `.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md` | Prepare and open the PR |
 
 **When to use**:
 
 - Fixing bugs from GitHub issues
 - Need automated end-to-end bug fix workflow
-- For IDE/VS Code or GitHub.com Copilot
 
 **When NOT to use**:
 
 - Feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
 - Documentation-only changes
-- Exploratory investigation (use `/plan-bug-fix` only if you just want the plan)
+- Exploratory investigation
 
 ## Custom GitHub Copilot Agent
 
-For GitHub.com Copilot coding agent, a specialized custom agent is available at `.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md`:
-
-**`@storybook-bug-fixer`**: Specialized agent that leverages the `/fix-bug` skill for end-to-end bug fixing workflows on GitHub.com. Simply provide an issue number (e.g., "Fix issue 12345") and the agent orchestrates the complete workflow from understanding to PR creation.
-
-**When to use**:
-
-- Fixing bugs from GitHub issues on GitHub.com
-- Need automated end-to-end bug fix workflow
-- Working within GitHub Copilot coding agent interface
-
-**When NOT to use**:
-
-- IDE/VS Code development (use `/fix-bug` skill directly instead)
-- Feature requests or enhancements (not bugs)
-- Documentation-only changes
-- Exploratory investigation before fixing
+For GitHub.com Copilot coding agent, a specialized custom agent is available at `.github/copilot/agents/storybook-bug-fixer.agent.md`. Assign issues to `@storybook-bug-fixer` and it will read and follow the `.claude/skills/` workflow files end-to-end.

From 3ba2a6b75502f2e60664252d33aa3d229fc7b1e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:36:21 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 28/35] =?UTF-8?q?Fix:=20Issue=20#33952=20=E2=80=94=20argTy?=
 =?UTF-8?q?pe=20detail=20popover=20overflows=20viewport=20when=20content?=
 =?UTF-8?q?=20is=20tall?=
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Add overflow: auto to PopoverUpstream wrapper so react-aria's computed maxHeight
is respected and content scrolls within the constrained height.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .../Popover/PopoverProvider.stories.tsx       | 19 +++++++++++++++++++
 .../components/Popover/PopoverProvider.tsx    |  2 +-
 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.stories.tsx b/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.stories.tsx
index 0db176a23c44..3493549183c8 100644
--- a/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.stories.tsx
+++ b/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.stories.tsx
@@ -262,3 +262,22 @@ export const WithLongContent = meta.story({
     ),
   },
 });
+
+export const TallContent = meta.story({
+  name: 'Tall Content (viewport overflow)',
+  args: {
+    ariaLabel: 'Tall popover',
+    visible: true,
+    children: <Trigger>Open tall popover</Trigger>,
+    placement: 'bottom-start',
+    popover: (
+      <div style={{ padding: '8px', width: '200px' }}>
+        {Array.from({ length: 40 }, (_, i) => (
+          <div key={i} style={{ padding: '4px 0', borderBottom: '1px solid #eee', fontSize: 12 }}>
+            Item {i + 1}
+          </div>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+    ),
+  },
+});
diff --git a/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.tsx b/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.tsx
index d597c8d0f494..458660cb4782 100644
--- a/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.tsx
+++ b/code/core/src/components/components/Popover/PopoverProvider.tsx
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ export const PopoverProvider = ({
         aria-label={ariaLabel}
         placement={placement}
         offset={offset}
-        style={{ outline: 'none' }}
+        style={{ outline: 'none', overflow: 'auto' }}
       >
         <Popover
           hasChrome={hasChrome}

From fe9544d318a429434cf7739e0c4e7fbca3f064a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:51:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 29/35] Add: Verification artifacts for issue #33952

- E2E test verifying popover does not overflow viewport when type detail is tall
- Story demonstrating the overflow scenario in the Controls panel

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .../controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts      | 30 +++++++++++++++++++
 code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts                | 29 ++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 59 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts

diff --git a/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts b/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..29350989248d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+import { global as globalThis } from '@storybook/global';
+
+// Generates a long union type detail to verify the popover scrolls instead of overflowing the viewport
+const LONG_UNION_TYPE = Array.from(
+  { length: 40 },
+  (_, i) => `  | "very-long-option-name-${String(i + 1).padStart(2, '0')}"`
+).join('\n');
+
+export default {
+  component: globalThis.__TEMPLATE_COMPONENTS__.Pre,
+  parameters: {
+    controls: { expanded: true },
+    chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true },
+  },
+  argTypes: {
+    complexType: {
+      table: {
+        type: {
+          summary: 'ComplexUnionType',
+          detail: `type ComplexUnionType =\n${LONG_UNION_TYPE}`,
+        },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+};
+
+export const LongTypeDetail = {
+  args: { object: {} },
+  parameters: { chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true } },
+};
diff --git a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
index cefc16b8d3b7..195da5f722c5 100644
--- a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+++ b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
@@ -282,6 +282,35 @@ test.describe('Manager UI', () => {
       const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
       await expect(sbPage.page.locator('a[title="Storybook"]')).toBeVisible();
     });
+
+    test('argType detail popover is bounded by viewport when content is tall (#33952)', async ({
+      page,
+    }) => {
+      const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
+
+      // Navigate to the story with a long union type in its Controls panel
+      await page.goto(
+        `${storybookUrl}/?path=/story/core-controls-popover-overflow--long-type-detail`
+      );
+      await sbPage.waitUntilLoaded();
+
+      // Open the Controls panel
+      await sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Controls');
+
+      // Click the expandable type trigger to open the argType detail popover
+      const expandable = sbPage.panelContent().locator('.sbdocs-expandable').first();
+      await expandable.click();
+
+      // The popover should be visible
+      const popover = page.getByRole('dialog', { name: 'Arg value details' });
+      await expect(popover).toBeVisible();
+
+      // Verify the popover does not overflow the viewport
+      const viewportHeight = page.viewportSize()!.height;
+      const popoverBox = await popover.boundingBox();
+      expect(popoverBox).not.toBeNull();
+      expect(popoverBox!.y + popoverBox!.height).toBeLessThanOrEqual(viewportHeight + 1);
+    });
   });
 
   test.describe('Mobile', () => {

From 47bd0aef2f9692af44c9c4c7b2f3a99112352580 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:15:04 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 30/35] Fix: Vite watcher ignoring playwright-results; fix E2E
 test selectors

- Add playwright-results/** and playwright-report/** to Vite server.watch.ignored
  to prevent Playwright trace files from triggering Vite hot-reloads during tests
- Fix popover-overflow story to include arg + control so Controls panel shows the row
- Fix E2E test: use navigateToStory for reliable navigation; correct dialog accessible
  name to ComplexUnionType (react-aria uses trigger button label, not aria-label)

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 code/.storybook/main.ts                       |  9 +++++++--
 .../controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts      |  6 +++++-
 code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts                | 20 +++++++++----------
 3 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/code/.storybook/main.ts b/code/.storybook/main.ts
index 05b99156056f..e50e1082a62c 100644
--- a/code/.storybook/main.ts
+++ b/code/.storybook/main.ts
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ const imageContextPath = join(currentDirPath, '../frameworks/nextjs/src/image-co
 
 const config = defineMain({
   stories: [
-    './bench/*.stories.@(js|jsx|ts|tsx)',
+    // './bench/*.stories.@(js|jsx|ts|tsx)',
     {
       directory: '../core/template/stories',
       titlePrefix: 'core',
@@ -174,7 +174,12 @@ const config = defineMain({
       server: {
         watch: {
           // Something odd happens with tsconfig and nx which causes Storybook to keep reloading, so we ignore them
-          ignored: ['**/.nx/cache/**', '**/tsconfig.json'],
+          ignored: [
+            '**/.nx/cache/**',
+            '**/tsconfig.json',
+            '**/playwright-results/**',
+            '**/playwright-report/**',
+          ],
         },
       },
     } satisfies typeof viteConfig);
diff --git a/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts b/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts
index 29350989248d..9b649d9a2b3c 100644
--- a/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts
+++ b/code/core/template/stories/controls/popover-overflow.stories.ts
@@ -12,8 +12,13 @@ export default {
     controls: { expanded: true },
     chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true },
   },
+  args: {
+    complexType: 'very-long-option-name-01',
+    object: {},
+  },
   argTypes: {
     complexType: {
+      control: 'text',
       table: {
         type: {
           summary: 'ComplexUnionType',
@@ -25,6 +30,5 @@ export default {
 };
 
 export const LongTypeDetail = {
-  args: { object: {} },
   parameters: { chromatic: { disableSnapshot: true } },
 };
diff --git a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
index 195da5f722c5..b287c915ca85 100644
--- a/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
+++ b/code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts
@@ -288,22 +288,22 @@ test.describe('Manager UI', () => {
     }) => {
       const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
 
-      // Navigate to the story with a long union type in its Controls panel
-      await page.goto(
-        `${storybookUrl}/?path=/story/core-controls-popover-overflow--long-type-detail`
-      );
-      await sbPage.waitUntilLoaded();
+      // Navigate to the story with a long union type in its Controls panel via sidebar
+      await sbPage.navigateToStory('core/controls/popover-overflow', 'Long Type Detail');
 
-      // Open the Controls panel
+      // Ensure the Controls panel tab is active
       await sbPage.viewAddonPanel('Controls');
 
+      // Wait for the expandable type trigger to appear in the panel
+      const expandable = page.locator('.sbdocs-expandable').first();
+      await expect(expandable).toBeVisible({ timeout: 10000 });
+
       // Click the expandable type trigger to open the argType detail popover
-      const expandable = sbPage.panelContent().locator('.sbdocs-expandable').first();
       await expandable.click();
 
-      // The popover should be visible
-      const popover = page.getByRole('dialog', { name: 'Arg value details' });
-      await expect(popover).toBeVisible();
+      // The popover should be visible (accessible name is the trigger button's label)
+      const popover = page.getByRole('dialog', { name: 'ComplexUnionType' });
+      await expect(popover).toBeVisible({ timeout: 5000 });
 
       // Verify the popover does not overflow the viewport
       const viewportHeight = page.viewportSize()!.height;

From a0fe4ee26c69b8b5306351da8fe22258bfb8cddf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:21:12 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 31/35] docs(skills): add E2E learnings to manager-bug-workflow
 skill

- Replace page.goto() + waitUntilLoaded() pattern with navigateToStory()
- Add note: Controls panel argType rows need both args + control to render
- Add troubleshooting tips: error-context.md ARIA snapshot and react-aria
  dialog accessible name behaviour

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md | 16 +++++++++-------
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
index 130b1246763b..beebc1113eaa 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/manager-bug-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -87,9 +87,10 @@ export const ObjectWithFunction: StoryObj<typeof meta> = {
 
 **Key patterns for test stories:**
 
-- Use `fn().mockName('myName')` for function args — this controls the label shown in the Actions panel (e.g. `myName:` appears in the Actions panel when the function is called)
+- Use `fn().mockName('myName')` for function args — this controls the label shown in the Actions panel
 - For object args with functions, `fn()` nested inside the object is correctly tracked by Storybook's Actions addon
 - Keep the component minimal — it just needs to make the affected behavior observable
+- **For Controls panel argType rows**: an argType only appears in the Controls panel if it has a corresponding `args` value AND a `control` type (e.g. `control: 'text'`). Setting only `table.type.detail` is not enough — the row won't render.
 
 ---
 
@@ -97,7 +98,7 @@ export const ObjectWithFunction: StoryObj<typeof meta> = {
 
 Add your test inside the `Desktop` describe block in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spec.ts`.
 
-**Important**: The `beforeEach` hook in `manager.spec.ts` navigates to the base `storybookUrl`. If your test needs a specific story, navigate directly inside the test body using `page.goto(...)` + `sbPage.waitUntilLoaded()` — this overrides the beforeEach navigation.
+**Important**: Always use `sbPage.navigateToStory(title, storyName)` to navigate to a story — it waits for the sidebar selection, URL change, and full story load. Do NOT use `page.goto()` + `waitUntilLoaded()` for story navigation; it has race conditions and the session storage init script won't apply retroactively.
 
 **Pattern for Controls panel tests:**
 
@@ -105,11 +106,8 @@ Add your test inside the `Desktop` describe block in `code/e2e-tests/manager.spe
 test('Controls panel preserves X when Y', async ({ page }) => {
   const sbPage = new SbPage(page, expect);
 
-  // Navigate directly to the specific story
-  await page.goto(
-    `${storybookUrl}/?path=/story/controls-function-arg-preservation--object-with-function`
-  );
-  await sbPage.waitUntilLoaded();
+  // Navigate via sidebar — most reliable method
+  await sbPage.navigateToStory('controls/function-arg-preservation', 'Object With Function');
 
   // Verify initial state
   const button = sbPage.previewRoot().getByRole('button');
@@ -227,6 +225,10 @@ If the test fails with "Storybook iframe did not have children", it means the st
 2. The dev server is running and the story is visible at `http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/{id}`
 3. If you created the story after the build (not the dev server), restart using the dev server
 
+**Debugging a failing test without screenshots**: When a test fails, Playwright writes `playwright-results/*/error-context.md` containing a full ARIA snapshot of the page at the point of failure. Read this file first — it shows exactly what elements are visible, their roles, and accessible names, without needing to open the trace viewer.
+
+**React-aria popover/dialog accessible name**: React-aria's `DialogTrigger`/`Popover` derives the dialog's accessible name from the trigger button label (via `aria-labelledby`), not from any `aria-label` prop passed to the popover container. When asserting `getByRole('dialog', { name: '...' })` for a `PopoverProvider`-based popover, use the trigger button's visible text as the name.
+
 ---
 
 ✅ **Flow 4 COMPLETE** — E2E test passing, before/after screenshots captured locally. Return to `/implement-and-verify-fix` Step 6 to commit the E2E test file and prepare screenshots for the PR body.

From 7352b7ef891bbbd034cee5dc025378fadbf421e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:23:45 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 32/35] docs(skills): fix PR label application in
 open-pull-request skill

Apply labels via 'gh pr edit --add-label' after PR creation instead of
'--label' in 'gh pr create'. The --label flag can fail silently when
GitHub's label lookup is slow, leaving the PR without the 'agent' label.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md | 46 ++++++++++++++---------
 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 6d312d590875..d5eeae217650 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -246,33 +246,47 @@ Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section
 
 ---
 
-## Step 3: GitHub Copilot Creates the PR
+## Step 3: Push Branch and Create PR
 
-**What happens automatically**:
+Run these commands from the repo root:
 
-- ✅ Your feature branch (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`) is pushed to GitHub
-- ✅ PR is created targeting the `next` branch (all PRs go to `next`, not `main`)
-- ✅ PR is created with your prepared title and body
-- ✅ Required labels (`agent`, `ci:normal`, `bug`) are added automatically
-- ✅ PR links to issue #$ARGUMENTS[0] (via "Closes #..." in body)
+```bash
+# Push branch
+git push origin agent/fix-issue-NNNN
+
+# Create PR targeting next (do NOT include --label here — apply labels separately)
+gh pr create \
+  --base next \
+  --title "YOUR TITLE HERE" \
+  --body 'YOUR BODY HERE'
+
+# Apply labels separately (more reliable than --label in gh pr create)
+gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"
+```
+
+⚠️ **Always apply labels with `gh pr edit --add-label` after creation**, not via `--label` in `gh pr create`. The `--label` flag in `gh pr create` fails silently when the GitHub API is slow to resolve label names, leaving the PR unlabeled.
+
+**Required labels**:
+- `agent` — marks this PR as AI-agent-created (label exists in storybookjs/storybook)
+- `bug` — issue type label
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
 - [ ] PR appears on GitHub.com
 - [ ] Title matches your prepared title
 - [ ] Body matches your prepared description
-- [ ] Labels are applied
-- [ ] Issue is linked
+- [ ] Labels `agent` and `bug` are applied
+- [ ] Issue is linked via "Closes #NNNN"
 
 ---
 
 ## Error Handling & Recovery
 
-### "PR was not created automatically"
+### "PR was not created / labels missing"
 
-→ Check GitHub.com to verify branch was pushed (`agent/fix-issue-$ARGUMENTS[0]`)
-→ If branch exists, manually create PR using your prepared title and body
-→ Ensure all required labels are added
+→ Check if branch is pushed: `git push origin agent/fix-issue-NNNN`
+→ Create PR manually: `gh pr create --base next --title "..." --body "..."`
+→ Apply labels separately: `gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"`
 
 ### "Description is incomplete or missing evidence"
 
@@ -284,10 +298,8 @@ Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section
 
 ## Summary
 
-This skill prepares everything GitHub Copilot needs:
-
 1. **Prepare PR Title** (clear, descriptive format)
 2. **Prepare PR Body** (base template + flow-specific evidence)
-3. **Copilot handles the rest** (push, create, label)
+3. **Push branch, create PR, then apply labels separately** via `gh pr edit --add-label`
 
-Success is when: ✅ PR prepared, ✅ Evidence complete, ✅ Ready for Copilot to open PR.
+Success is when: ✅ PR open on GitHub, ✅ `agent` + `bug` labels applied, ✅ Evidence complete.

From bf905d34c37c36c322d5faecc74d75e7d36ddb53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:25:20 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 33/35] docs(skills): clarify open-pull-request skill works for
 both CLI and GitHub.com Copilot

Remove stale 'Copilot handles it automatically' wording from description,
overview, and summary. The skill now explicitly uses 'gh pr create' +
'gh pr edit --add-label' in Step 3, which works in both Claude Code CLI
and GitHub.com Copilot coding agent environments.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md | 6 +++---
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index d5eeae217650..641deeb9af2e 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
 name: open-pull-request
-description: Prepare PR content and description with flow-specific evidence (GitHub Copilot handles branch push and PR creation automatically).
+description: Push branch, open PR targeting next, and apply required labels. Works in both CLI (Claude Code) and GitHub.com Copilot agent environments.
 ---
 
 # Open Pull Request Workflow
 
-**What this skill does**: Prepares the PR title and description with flow-specific evidence templates. GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com automatically handles branch pushing and PR creation.
+**What this skill does**: Pushes the feature branch, creates the PR targeting `next`, applies required labels (`agent`, `bug`) via a separate `gh pr edit` command, and populates the PR body with flow-specific evidence.
 
 ## Input & Prerequisites
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Step 1: Prepare PR Title
          ↓
 Step 2: Prepare PR Body with Flow-Specific Evidence
          ↓
-Step 3: GitHub Copilot handles branch push and PR creation automatically
+Step 3: Push branch → create PR → apply labels
          ↓ [DONE: PR created, labeled, and ready]
 ```
 

From b689fb3ed60fab47d6c320369960a1649872cda2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:34:34 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 34/35] docs(skills): handle label permissions for
 non-maintainer contributors

'gh pr edit --add-label' only works for maintainers/Copilot with write
access. For non-maintainers, fall back to leaving a PR comment listing
the labels to apply. Use '|| true' so the step doesn't hard-fail.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md | 23 ++++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 641deeb9af2e..11635bc61234 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -260,33 +260,34 @@ gh pr create \
   --title "YOUR TITLE HERE" \
   --body 'YOUR BODY HERE'
 
-# Apply labels separately (more reliable than --label in gh pr create)
-gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"
+# Attempt to apply labels (may fail for non-maintainers — see note below)
+gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug" || true
 ```
 
-⚠️ **Always apply labels with `gh pr edit --add-label` after creation**, not via `--label` in `gh pr create`. The `--label` flag in `gh pr create` fails silently when the GitHub API is slow to resolve label names, leaving the PR unlabeled.
+**Required labels**: `agent` (AI-agent-created), `bug` (issue type).
 
-**Required labels**:
-- `agent` — marks this PR as AI-agent-created (label exists in storybookjs/storybook)
-- `bug` — issue type label
+⚠️ **Label permissions**: Only maintainers and Copilot agents with write access can apply labels. If `gh pr edit --add-label` fails, leave a comment on the PR instead:
+
+```bash
+gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`"
+```
 
 **Success Criteria**:
 
 - [ ] PR appears on GitHub.com
 - [ ] Title matches your prepared title
 - [ ] Body matches your prepared description
-- [ ] Labels `agent` and `bug` are applied
+- [ ] Labels applied (or comment left requesting them if permissions denied)
 - [ ] Issue is linked via "Closes #NNNN"
 
 ---
 
 ## Error Handling & Recovery
 
-### "PR was not created / labels missing"
+### "Labels not applied"
 
-→ Check if branch is pushed: `git push origin agent/fix-issue-NNNN`
-→ Create PR manually: `gh pr create --base next --title "..." --body "..."`
-→ Apply labels separately: `gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"`
+→ If you have write access: `gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"`
+→ If you lack permissions (non-maintainer): `gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`"`
 
 ### "Description is incomplete or missing evidence"
 

From 9b85479e696ac143319f242292adc12488e8c6a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yannbf <yannbf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:37:59 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 35/35] docs(skills): add ci:normal label gated on verification
 being complete

ci:normal is now added alongside agent+bug in Step 3, but the step is
explicitly gated by a pre-flight checklist: verification-checklist must
pass, flow-specific verification must be done, and PR evidence section
must be fully populated. ci:normal is never applied if any of those
are incomplete.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md | 20 +++++++++++++++-----
 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 11635bc61234..80202bd17684 100644
--- a/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.claude/skills/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -248,6 +248,14 @@ Combine the base template (Section 2a) with your flow-specific section (Section
 
 ## Step 3: Push Branch and Create PR
 
+⚠️ **Before proceeding**: Confirm ALL of the following are true — `ci:normal` must only be applied when verification is fully complete:
+
+- [ ] `verification-checklist` passed (all unit tests green, fix addresses root cause)
+- [ ] Flow-specific verification done (E2E passing / snapshot updated / renderer verified)
+- [ ] PR body `## Verification Evidence` section is fully populated (no placeholder text, before/after screenshots uploaded)
+
+If any box is unchecked, **do not proceed** — return to the appropriate verification step.
+
 Run these commands from the repo root:
 
 ```bash
@@ -261,15 +269,16 @@ gh pr create \
   --body 'YOUR BODY HERE'
 
 # Attempt to apply labels (may fail for non-maintainers — see note below)
-gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug" || true
+# ci:normal is only added here because verification is confirmed complete above
+gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug,ci:normal" || true
 ```
 
-**Required labels**: `agent` (AI-agent-created), `bug` (issue type).
+**Required labels**: `agent` (AI-agent-created), `bug` (issue type), `ci:normal` (triggers CI — only valid once all verification evidence is complete).
 
 ⚠️ **Label permissions**: Only maintainers and Copilot agents with write access can apply labels. If `gh pr edit --add-label` fails, leave a comment on the PR instead:
 
 ```bash
-gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`"
+gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`, \`ci:normal\`"
 ```
 
 **Success Criteria**:
@@ -286,8 +295,9 @@ gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`"
 
 ### "Labels not applied"
 
-→ If you have write access: `gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug"`
-→ If you lack permissions (non-maintainer): `gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`"`
+→ If you have write access: `gh pr edit <PR-NUMBER> --add-label "agent,bug,ci:normal"`
+→ If you lack permissions (non-maintainer): `gh pr comment <PR-NUMBER> --body "Labels to apply: \`agent\`, \`bug\`, \`ci:normal\`"`
+→ **Never apply `ci:normal` if verification evidence is incomplete** — remove it and fix the PR body first
 
 ### "Description is incomplete or missing evidence"