diff --git a/src/tools/delegate-task/constants.ts b/src/tools/delegate-task/constants.ts
index be1e33ae..2d9a623b 100644
--- a/src/tools/delegate-task/constants.ts
+++ b/src/tools/delegate-task/constants.ts
@@ -17,6 +17,12 @@ AVOID: Generic fonts, purple gradients on white, predictable layouts, cookie-cut
 export const ULTRABRAIN_CATEGORY_PROMPT_APPEND = `<Category_Context>
 You are working on DEEP LOGICAL REASONING / COMPLEX ARCHITECTURE tasks.
 
+**CRITICAL - CODE STYLE REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)**:
+1. BEFORE writing ANY code, SEARCH the existing codebase to find similar patterns/styles
+2. Your code MUST match the project's existing conventions - blend in seamlessly
+3. Write READABLE code that humans can easily understand - no clever tricks
+4. If unsure about style, explore more files until you find the pattern
+
 Strategic advisor mindset:
 - Bias toward simplicity: least complex solution that fulfills requirements
 - Leverage existing code/patterns over new components