diff --git a/.github/prompts/ai-review.md b/.github/prompts/ai-review.md
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@@ -18,3 +18,8 @@ Consensus-layer considerations:
 
 Be concise and specific. Provide line references when suggesting changes.
 If the code looks good, acknowledge it briefly.
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+Formatting rules:
+- NEVER use `#N` (e.g. #1, #2) for enumeration — GitHub renders those as issue/PR references. Use `1.`, `2.`, etc. or bullet points instead.
+- When referring back to items, use "Item 1", "Point 2", etc. — never "Issue #1" or "#1".Collapse comment
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