diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index 5f1492d..cb9b5bd 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -1,10 +1,15 @@
+stages:
+  - build
+  - deploy
+
 build:
   stage: build
   image:
     name: gcr.io/kaniko-project/executor:v1.23.2-debug
     entrypoint: [""]
   script:
-    - /kaniko/executor
+    - >
+      /kaniko/executor
       --context "${CI_PROJECT_DIR}"
       --dockerfile "${CI_PROJECT_DIR}/Dockerfile"
       --destination "${CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE}:${CI_COMMIT_BRANCH}"
@@ -39,7 +44,8 @@ preview:
     - echo "Deploying branch preview..."
     - echo "Preview available at preview URL"
   needs:
-    - staging
+    - job: staging
+      optional: true
   artifacts:
     paths:
       - public
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index a5608b3..2d9fcd9 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -1,80 +1,46 @@
-# Agent Instructions for Anson's Projects
+# Repository Guidelines
 
-This repository contains a multi-language technical blog with Rust automation tools, Julia data analysis notebooks, and Quarto documentation.
+## Project Structure & Module Organization
+- `ghost-upload/`: Rust automation for Ghost CMS publishing.
+- `posts/`: Quarto posts with Julia/Python code per post directory.
+- `public/`: Quarto build output (generated by `quarto render`).
+- Root: Quarto config (`_quarto.yml`), shared assets, CI/CD, docs.
 
-## Build/Lint/Test Commands
+## Build, Test, and Development Commands
+- Rust (`ghost-upload/`):
+  - Build: `cd ghost-upload && cargo build`
+  - Run: `cd ghost-upload && cargo run`
+  - Test: `cd ghost-upload && cargo test` (single: `cargo test <test_name>`)
+  - Lint: `cd ghost-upload && cargo clippy`
+  - Format: `cd ghost-upload && cargo fmt`
+- Julia (root or `posts/*/`):
+  - Packages: `julia -e "using Pkg; Pkg.instantiate()"`
+  - Precompile: `julia -e "using Pkg; Pkg.precompile()"`
+  - Run notebook/script: `julia <filename>.jl`
+- Quarto (docs/site):
+  - Build site: `quarto render --to html --output-dir public`
+  - Preview: `quarto preview`
+  - Check: `quarto check`
+- Docker: `docker build -t projects .` then `docker run projects`
 
-### Rust (ghost-upload/)
-- **Build**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo build`
-- **Run**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo run`
-- **Test**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo test`
-- **Lint**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo clippy`
-- **Format**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo fmt`
-- **Single test**: `cd ghost-upload && cargo test <test_name>`
+## Coding Style & Naming Conventions
+- Rust: `cargo fmt`; fix all `cargo clippy` warnings. Use `?` over `unwrap()`. Imports: std → external → local. Naming: snake_case (fn/vars), PascalCase (types). Public docs with `///`.
+- Julia: 4-space indent; spaces around operators; group `using` at top; snake_case; prefer pipelines `|>` for DataFrames; handle expected errors with try-catch.
+- Quarto: Include title/date in YAML; set `echo: false`, `warning: false` for clean outputs; descriptive figure captions and alt text.
 
-### Julia (posts/*/ and root)
-- **Run notebook**: `julia <filename>.jl`
-- **Package management**: `julia -e "using Pkg; Pkg.instantiate()"`
-- **Precompile**: `julia -e "using Pkg; Pkg.precompile()"`
+## Testing Guidelines
+- Rust: Unit tests for core logic; add integration tests for API calls. Run with `cargo test`. Organize tests near code or in `tests/`.
+- Julia: Validate transformations and plots visually; keep scripts deterministic.
+- Quarto: Manually review rendered HTML for links, figures, and warnings.
 
-### Quarto (Documentation)
-- **Build site**: `quarto render --to html --output-dir public`
-- **Preview**: `quarto preview`
-- **Check**: `quarto check`
+## Commit & Pull Request Guidelines
+- Commits: Use clear, conventional messages (e.g., `feat:`, `fix:`, `docs:`). Scope small and focused.
+- PRs: Provide description, linked issues, steps to validate (commands), and screenshots of rendered docs when relevant.
 
-### Docker
-- **Build**: `docker build -t projects .`
-- **Run**: `docker run projects`
+## Security & Configuration
+- Environment variables: `kagi_api_key`, `admin_api_key`. Export locally (e.g., `export admin_api_key=...`); never commit secrets.
+- Dependencies: Keep minimal and up-to-date. Prefer configuration via env vars over hardcoded values.
 
-## Code Style Guidelines
+## CI/CD & Deployment
+- GitLab CI builds Docker, renders Quarto to static hosting; Rust runs separately for content sync. Avoid pipeline changes unless necessary; include rationale in PRs if modified.
 
-### Rust
-- **Formatting**: Use `cargo fmt` (4-space indentation, standard Rust style)
-- **Linting**: Use `cargo clippy` and fix all warnings
-- **Imports**: Group by standard library, external crates, then local modules
-- **Error Handling**: Prefer `?` operator over `unwrap()`, use custom error types for complex cases
-- **Naming**: snake_case for functions/variables, PascalCase for structs/enums
-- **Documentation**: Use `///` for public APIs, `//` for implementation details
-- **Async**: Use `async fn` for async functions, avoid blocking operations in async contexts
-
-### Julia
-- **Formatting**: 4-space indentation, spaces around operators
-- **Imports**: Use `using` for packages, group at top of file
-- **Naming**: snake_case for functions and variables
-- **Types**: Use descriptive names, consider performance implications
-- **Plotting**: Use Plots.jl with consistent themes (e.g., `theme(:ggplot2)`)
-- **DataFrames**: Use pipe operators `|>` for data transformations
-- **Error Handling**: Use try-catch blocks for expected errors
-
-### Quarto (.qmd files)
-- **YAML frontmatter**: Include title, date, and relevant metadata
-- **Code chunks**: Use appropriate language engines (`{rust}`, `{julia}`, `{python}`)
-- **Output**: Set `echo: false` for clean output, `warning: false` to suppress warnings
-- **Figures**: Use descriptive captions and alt text
-- **Citations**: Use `@citekey` format with bibliography files
-
-### General
-- **Git**: Write clear commit messages, use conventional commits when possible
-- **Documentation**: Update README.md for significant changes
-- **Dependencies**: Keep dependencies minimal and up-to-date
-- **Security**: Never commit API keys or sensitive credentials
-- **Performance**: Profile code before optimizing, focus on readability first
-
-## Project Structure
-- `ghost-upload/`: Rust automation for blog post publishing
-- `posts/`: Individual blog posts (Quarto markdown + Julia/Python code)
-- Root: Quarto website configuration and shared assets
-
-## Environment Variables
-- `kagi_api_key`: For Kagi API summarization (Rust)
-- `admin_api_key`: For Ghost CMS API (Rust)
-
-## Testing Strategy
-- **Rust**: Unit tests for core functionality, integration tests for API interactions
-- **Julia**: Visual validation of plots and data transformations
-- **Quarto**: Manual review of rendered output and links
-
-## Deployment
-- Uses GitLab CI/CD with Docker
-- Deploys to static hosting after Quarto build
-- Rust component runs separately for content synchronization
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/ghost-upload/.gitlab-ci.yml b/ghost-upload/.gitlab-ci.yml
index c313ee3..56c4879 100644
--- a/ghost-upload/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/ghost-upload/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ publish:
   needs:
     - job: deploy
       optional: true
-    - staging
+    - job: staging
+      optional: true
 
 # Manual trigger to force update all Ghost posts
 force-update-ghost:
@@ -25,7 +26,8 @@ force-update-ghost:
   needs:
     - job: deploy
       optional: true
-    - staging
+    - job: staging
+      optional: true
   rules:
     - when: manual
       allow_failure: false