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+# AGENTS.md
+
+This file provides guidelines and context for AI coding agents working on the
+py-key-value project. For human developers, see [DEVELOPING.md](DEVELOPING.md).
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### Required Pre-commit Checks
+
+All three checks must pass before committing:
+
+1. `make lint` - Runs Ruff formatting and linting (Python + Markdown)
+2. `make typecheck` - Runs Basedpyright type checking
+3. `make codegen` - Regenerates sync library from async
+
+Or run all three together:
+
+```bash
+make precommit
+```
+
+### Testing Requirements
+
+- All new features require tests in both async and sync packages
+- Run `make test` to execute all test suites
+- Run `make test-aio` for async package tests only
+- Run `make test-sync` for sync package tests only
+- Test coverage should be maintained
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Async-First Development
+
+**This is a critical constraint**: Always modify the async package first.
+
+- **Primary codebase**: `key-value/key-value-aio/` (async implementation)
+- **Generated codebase**: `key-value/key-value-sync/` (DO NOT EDIT DIRECTLY)
+- **Sync generation**: Run `make codegen` to generate sync from async
+
+The sync library is automatically generated from the async library using
+`scripts/build_sync_library.py`. All changes must be made to the async
+package first, then regenerated into the sync package.
+
+### Monorepo Structure
+
+```text
+key-value/
+├── key-value-aio/         # Primary async library
+├── key-value-sync/        # Generated sync library (DO NOT EDIT)
+├── key-value-shared/      # Shared utilities and types
+└── key-value-shared-test/ # Shared test utilities
+scripts/
+├── build_sync_library.py  # Codegen script for sync library
+└── bump_versions.py       # Version management script
+```
+
+## Code Style & Conventions
+
+### Python
+
+- **Formatter/Linter**: Ruff (configured in `pyproject.toml`)
+- **Line length**: 140 characters
+- **Type checker**: Basedpyright (strict mode)
+- **Runtime type checking**: Beartype (can be disabled via
+  `PY_KEY_VALUE_DISABLE_BEARTYPE=true`)
+- **Python version**: 3.10+ (sync codegen targets 3.10)
+
+### Markdown
+
+- **Linter**: markdownlint (`.markdownlint.jsonc`)
+- **Line length**: 80 characters (excluding code blocks and tables)
+
+## Common Pitfalls
+
+### ManagedEntry Wrapper Objects
+
+Raw values are **NEVER** stored directly in backends. The `ManagedEntry` wrapper
+(from `key_value/shared/utils/managed_entry.py`) wraps values with metadata
+like TTL and creation timestamp, typically serialized to/from JSON.
+
+When implementing or debugging stores, remember that what's stored is not
+the raw value but a `ManagedEntry` containing:
+
+- The actual value
+- Creation timestamp
+- TTL metadata
+
+### Python Version Compatibility
+
+The sync codegen targets Python 3.10. Running the codegen script with a
+different Python version may produce unexpected results or compatibility
+issues. Use Python 3.10 when running `make codegen`.
+
+### Optional Backend Dependencies
+
+Store implementations have optional dependencies. Install extras as needed:
+
+```bash
+pip install py-key-value-aio[redis]      # Redis support
+pip install py-key-value-aio[dynamodb]   # DynamoDB support
+pip install py-key-value-aio[mongodb]    # MongoDB support
+# etc. - see README.md for full list
+```
+
+### Sync Package is Generated
+
+**Never edit files in `key-value/key-value-sync/` directly**. Any changes
+will be overwritten when `make codegen` runs. Always make changes in the
+async package and regenerate.
+
+## Make Commands Reference
+
+| Command | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `make sync` | Install all dependencies |
+| `make install` | Alias for `make sync` |
+| `make lint` | Lint Python + Markdown |
+| `make typecheck` | Run Basedpyright type checking |
+| `make test` | Run all test suites |
+| `make test-aio` | Run async package tests |
+| `make test-sync` | Run sync package tests |
+| `make test-shared` | Run shared package tests |
+| `make codegen` | Generate sync library from async |
+| `make precommit` | Run lint + typecheck + codegen |
+| `make build` | Build all packages |
+
+### Per-Project Commands
+
+Add `PROJECT=<path>` to target a specific package:
+
+```bash
+make lint PROJECT=key-value/key-value-aio
+make typecheck PROJECT=key-value/key-value-aio
+make test PROJECT=key-value/key-value-aio
+make build PROJECT=key-value/key-value-aio
+```
+
+## Key Protocols and Interfaces
+
+### AsyncKeyValue Protocol
+
+The core async interface is `AsyncKeyValue` protocol from
+`key_value/aio/protocols/key_value.py`. All async stores implement this
+protocol, which defines:
+
+- `get`, `get_many` - Retrieve values
+- `put`, `put_many` - Store values with optional TTL
+- `delete`, `delete_many` - Remove values
+- `ttl`, `ttl_many` - Get TTL information
+
+### KeyValue Protocol (Sync)
+
+The sync mirror is `KeyValue` from `key_value/sync/code_gen/protocols/key_value.py`,
+generated from the async protocol.
+
+## Store Implementations
+
+Stores are located in:
+
+- Async: `key-value/key-value-aio/src/key_value/aio/stores/`
+- Sync: `key-value/key-value-sync/src/key_value/sync/code_gen/stores/`
+
+Available backends include: DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Memcached, Memory, Disk,
+MongoDB, Redis, RocksDB, Valkey, Vault, Windows Registry, Keyring, and more.
+
+## Wrappers
+
+Wrappers add functionality to stores and are located in:
+
+- Async: `key-value/key-value-aio/src/key_value/aio/wrappers/`
+- Sync: `key-value/key-value-sync/src/key_value/sync/code_gen/wrappers/`
+
+Wrappers include: Compression, Encryption, Logging, Statistics, Retry,
+Timeout, Cache, Prefix, TTL clamping, and more.
+
+## Adapters
+
+Adapters simplify store interactions but don't implement the protocol directly.
+Located in:
+
+- Async: `key-value/key-value-aio/src/key_value/aio/adapters/`
+- Sync: `key-value/key-value-sync/src/key_value/sync/code_gen/adapters/`
+
+Key adapters:
+
+- `PydanticAdapter` - Type-safe Pydantic model storage
+- `RaiseOnMissingAdapter` - Raise exceptions for missing keys
+
+## Development Environment
+
+### Option 1: DevContainer (Recommended)
+
+The repository includes a DevContainer configuration for consistent development
+environments. Open in VSCode and select "Reopen in Container" when prompted.
+
+### Option 2: Local Development
+
+Prerequisites:
+
+- Python 3.10+
+- `uv` for dependency management
+- Node.js and npm for markdown linting
+
+Setup:
+
+```bash
+make sync
+```
+
+## CI/CD
+
+GitHub Actions workflows are in `.github/workflows/`:
+
+- `test.yml` - Run tests across packages
+- `publish.yml` - Publish packages to PyPI
+- `claude-on-mention.yml` - Claude Code assistant (can make PRs)
+- `claude-on-open-label.yml` - Claude triage assistant (read-only analysis)
+
+## Version Management
+
+To bump versions across all packages:
+
+```bash
+make bump-version VERSION=1.2.3        # Actual bump
+make bump-version-dry VERSION=1.2.3    # Dry run
+```
+
+## Getting Help
+
+- For human developer documentation, see [DEVELOPING.md](DEVELOPING.md)
+- For library usage documentation, see [README.md](README.md)
+- For package-specific information, see READMEs in each package directory