From d3b09f07c446226fbc71492262ad11bfa1180a8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: mkrause612 <mkrause612@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:01:06 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] Add protocol update template - standardized format for new
 protocols

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+# 🔄 [PROTOCOL NAME]
+
+**Document ID:** FFG-[CATEGORY]-[CODE]
+**Version:** 1.0
+**Status:** CURRENT
+**Created:** [Date]
+**Created By:** Chronicler the [Ordinal]
+
+---
+
+## Purpose
+
+[1-2 sentences: What problem does this solve?]
+
+---
+
+## The Rule
+
+[Core principle in one sentence]
+
+---
+
+## When to Apply
+
+**Do this when:**
+- [Trigger condition]
+- [Trigger condition]
+
+**Don't do this when:**
+- [Exception]
+- [Exception]
+
+---
+
+## How to Apply
+
+**Step 1:** [Action]
+**Step 2:** [Action]
+**Step 3:** [Action]
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+**Good:**
+[Example of correct application]
+
+**Bad:**
+[Example of what not to do]
+
+---
+
+## Integration Points
+
+Referenced in:
+- `[doc1.md]`
+- `[doc2.md]`
+
+---
+
+*Established [Date] by Chronicler the [Ordinal]*
+
+🔥❄️💙