A review packet has passing tests but a missing MCP write receipt. Further agent writes are blocked while an authorised operator reconciles the outcome.

Claude Code review packets: unknown is not a pass

Passing tests cannot settle a missing MCP write receipt. Give unresolved effects a status that the approval gate cannot ignore.

September 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1160 words · Thomas De Vos
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A Claude Code production workflow where the rollback note is written before the patch

Claude Code needs a rollback note before code

Before Claude Code edits production-adjacent code, ask for the rollback note. If the agent cannot explain how to undo the change, the task contract is not ready yet.

June 6, 2026 · 7 min · 1424 words · Thomas De Vos
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A Claude Code human review control loop with task contract, agent run, review packet, and human gate

Claude Code human review is a control, not a vibe check

Claude Code can make a change feel review-ready before the risk is understood. Production teams need human review that can reject the run, narrow the scope, or demand better evidence before merge.

May 24, 2026 · 6 min · 1251 words · Thomas De Vos
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