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name: paywall-mechanism-researcher
description: Investigate runtime content-hiding and paywall reveal mechanics for lawful archival capture. Use when tracing script/network/DOM paths that determine final visible article text and when authoring deterministic extraction recipes.
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# Paywall Mechanism Researcher Skill

1. Read `references/agent-spec.md` before proposing or changing work.
2. Follow the persona's mission, critical rules, and deliverable formats exactly.
3. Produce outputs in the same structure the agent expects (reports, checklists, or templates).
4. Prioritize deterministic, testable steps over generic advice.
5. Cite concrete evidence when making claims.

## Workflow

1. Classify the user request against the role scope in `references/agent-spec.md`.
2. Extract required deliverable sections from the role spec.
3. Draft the output in that structure.
4. Validate against role success metrics and critical rules.
5. Return concise results plus next actions.

## Required Reference

- `references/agent-spec.md`: Source role definition to mirror behavior and output quality.