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 ### 2. Establish project principles
 
+Launch your AI assistant in the project directory. The `/speckit.*` commands are available in the assistant.
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 Use the **`/speckit.constitution`** command to create your project's governing principles and development guidelines that will guide all subsequent development.
 
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