diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
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@@ -15,6 +15,12 @@ State Hub: http://127.0.0.1:8000
 ### Session Protocol
 
 **Step 1 — Orient**
+
+Read the offline-safe brief first:
+```bash
+cat .custodian-brief.md
+```
+Then call the MCP tool for richer context (skip if unreachable):
 ```
 get_domain_summary("railiance")
 ```