Most AI coding content assumes a fresh Next.js repo. Real agency work is the opposite: one deployable monolith, partial tests, and files nobody wants to touch.
The mistake: one giant prompt
“Refactor the theme” or “add monetization” in a single agent session produces unreviewable diffs. We split work using a SCOPE card (Surface, Change, Output, Proof, Exclusions) and a 200 LOC soft cap.
The harness beats the model
Repeatable scripts — trend scout, git seeders, launch-prep.php, deploy bash — matter more than which LLM you pick. Verification before completion is policy, not a suggestion.
What we packaged
We condensed our internal SOP into a sellable playbook:
- 7 modules (mental model → client pitch)
- 12 checklists
- 5 prompt templates for monolith tasks
- Client automation audit outline ($300–800 upsell)
Preview free · Full playbook $20
AI Monolith Automation Playbook — PDF + markdown. Agency license for client work, no PDF resale.
Who should buy
Freelancers and agencies on WordPress, Laravel, or Yii2 who already use Cursor and want fewer production surprises, not magic autopilot.