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    "what_it_checks": "The ordered sequence of actions the artifact performs to turn inputs into outputs. Steps are terse by convention, one line of intent per step, with branching or looping made explicit rather than implied.",
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    "sort_order": 3,
    "created_at": "2026-07-02 05:29:54",
    "cite_as": "https://subagentspec.com/api/criteria/se_steps"
  }
}