docs(rules): allow explicitly selected native MCP

TODO.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 ## Rules, checks, and documentation
 
 - [x] Make `jq` conditional in capability checks. Both checks fail when it is absent, although the runtime doctor only warns and the requirement is limited to Claude's Bash status line. (`scripts/commands/check-capabilities.ps1:12`, `scripts/commands/check-capabilities.sh:19`, `README.md:110`)
-- [ ] Review the global MCPorter-only rule's failure behavior. It prohibits all direct MCP use and requires stopping when MCPorter is unavailable, even for a user-authorized native connection; decide whether this restriction should be scoped to managed servers. (`shared/global-instructions.md:7`)
+- [x] Review the global MCPorter-only rule's failure behavior. It prohibits all direct MCP use and requires stopping when MCPorter is unavailable, even for a user-authorized native connection; decide whether this restriction should be scoped to managed servers. (`shared/global-instructions.md:7`)
 - [ ] Align Context7 selection with the MCPorter-only rule. If Context7 is selected without MCPorter, reconciliation installs its native client plugin even though the generated instructions forbid using native MCP connections. Either require MCPorter for this entry or change the rule and menu together. (`scripts/lib/managed-extensions.py:465`, `adapters/plugins.tsv:5`, `shared/global-instructions.md:7`)
 - [x] Clarify the decision rule for minor reversible UI choices. Its broad instruction to ask when UI/UX behavior is open to interpretation can block routine choices that `general.md` says to make independently unless materially ambiguous. (`shared/rules/decision-rule.md:6`, `shared/rules/general.md:5`)
 - [x] Review the permanent-prompt budget thresholds. Both baselines and absolute limits are 6000 bytes, so the advertised 15% relative allowance can never be used; even a small increase past 6000 fails. Decide whether the hard cap or the relative allowance is intended. (`adapters/prompt-budget-baseline.json:1`, `adapters/prompt-budget-baseline.tsv:2`, `scripts/commands/prompt-budget.ps1:26`, `scripts/commands/prompt-budget.sh:20`)

scripts/tests/test-shell-packages.ps1

@@ -57,8 +57,8 @@ foreach ($shell in @('powershell','bash')) {
         }
         $docFile = if ($client -eq 'codex') { 'AGENTS.md' } else { 'CLAUDE.md' }
         $docContent = Get-Content -LiteralPath (Join-Path $package $docFile) -Raw
-        if ($docContent -notmatch [regex]::Escape('When MCPorter is active (installed and configured), use MCP services only through the `mcporter` CLI.')) { throw "$package must route active MCPorter services through its CLI" }
+        if ($docContent -notmatch [regex]::Escape('Use the `mcporter` CLI for MCP services by default.')) { throw "$package must set the MCPorter default" }
-        if ($docContent -notmatch [regex]::Escape('If MCPorter is not active, use the direct native MCP service available to you.')) { throw "$package must allow direct native MCP without MCPorter" }
+        if ($docContent -notmatch [regex]::Escape('Use a native MCP connection when MCPorter is not active, or when the user explicitly requests it or selects a native MCP plugin in this configuration.')) { throw "$package must allow the selected native MCP route" }
         if (([regex]::Matches($docContent, [regex]::Escape('Apply instructions in this order'))).Count -ne 1) { throw "$client-$shell must embed the priority rule exactly once" }
         if ($client -eq 'codex' -and $docContent -match 'Always load and apply `rules/general\.md`') { throw "$package must not still instruct loading general.md by path" }
         if ($client -eq 'claude' -and (Test-Path (Join-Path $package 'rules/general.md'))) { throw 'Claude must not automatically load a second copy of general rules.' }

scripts/tests/test-shell-packages.sh

@@ -75,8 +75,8 @@ for shell in powershell bash; do
     doc_file=AGENTS.md
     [ "$client" != claude ] || doc_file=CLAUDE.md
     doc_content=$(cat "$package/$doc_file")
-    printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -Fq 'When MCPorter is active (installed and configured), use MCP services only through the `mcporter` CLI.'
+    printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -Fq 'Use the `mcporter` CLI for MCP services by default.'
-    printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -Fq 'If MCPorter is not active, use the direct native MCP service available to you.'
+    printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -Fq 'Use a native MCP connection when MCPorter is not active, or when the user explicitly requests it or selects a native MCP plugin in this configuration.'
     occurrences=$(printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -o 'Apply instructions in this order' | wc -l)
     [ "$occurrences" -eq 1 ] || { printf '%s-%s must embed the priority rule exactly once\n' "$client" "$shell" >&2; exit 1; }
     if [ "$client" = codex ] && printf '%s' "$doc_content" | grep -q 'Always load and apply `rules/general\.md`'; then

shared/global-instructions.md

@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ For a tool credential, invoke `~/.my-ai-configuration/bin/with-credential.__SHEL
 
 __RULE_LOADING__
 
-When MCPorter is active (installed and configured), use MCP services only through the `mcporter` CLI. Do not bypass it with direct MCP tools or native MCP connections, including `/mcp`; report unavailable required servers. If MCPorter is not active, use the direct native MCP service available to you.
+Use the `mcporter` CLI for MCP services by default. Use a native MCP connection when MCPorter is not active, or when the user explicitly requests it or selects a native MCP plugin in this configuration. If the requested route is unavailable, report the limitation instead of silently switching routes.
 
 Main agent owns state and decisions. Delegate only for independent work where benefit exceeds context/tool cost. Use one implementer for contained work; subagents never spawn agents. Pass minimal context and verify handoffs.