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@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ You have access to the following template files. Follow them precisely when gene
 - **`discourse-post.md`**: The template for Fedora Discussion summary posts. Follow its structure, placeholder names, and formatting exactly.
 - **`forgejo-comment.md`**: The template for Forgejo ticket comment updates. Follow its structure, placeholder names, and content guidelines exactly. Produce one comment block per ticket discussed in the meeting.
 
+**Golden Reference:**
+- **`examples/output/2026-04-21-docs-discourse.md`**: A validated golden reference of a complete Discourse post output. Consult this example to understand the target output quality, formatting conventions, and style. When in doubt about a formatting choice, match this example.
+
 **Parsing Rules:**
 Refer to `meetbot-commands.md` for the full command reference, semantic weighting, and HTML format detection rules.
 The key parsing principles are:
@@ -88,6 +91,36 @@ Generate 2-3 engaging title options for the Discourse post.
 * Titles should be concise and informative, not clickbait.
 </task>
 
+<conventions>
+**People References:**
+* In the Executive Summary, introduce key actors on first mention as `FirstName (@username)`. All subsequent mentions in the Executive Summary use `@username` only.
+* In the Detailed Meeting Log, always use `@username` only. Readers at this depth have already seen the introductions in the Executive Summary.
+
+**Ticket References:**
+* Use the `### Ticket:` prefix for all ticket-related section headers in the Detailed Meeting Log, regardless of issue tracker.
+* Format section headers as: `### Ticket: [shorthand](full_url) (Optional Description)`
+  - Forgejo: use cross-repo shorthand `org/repo#number` — e.g., `[docs/tickets#19](https://forge.fedoraproject.org/docs/tickets/issues/19)`
+  - Bugzilla: `[BZ#12345](url)`
+  - GitHub: `[org/repo#number](url)`
+* Use the same linked shorthand format when referencing tickets inline in prose (Executive Summary, Detailed Meeting Log).
+
+**Proper Nouns:**
+* Use correct capitalization for project and tool names. Common examples: "AsciiDoc" (not "ASCIIDoc" or "Asciidoc"), "Quick Docs" (not "QuickDocs"), "Forgejo", "Pagure".
+
+**Fedora Organizational Naming:**
+* Use "Mindshare branch" when referring to the Mindshare Committee's branch of the org chart. Do not append "& Outreach."
+
+**Off-Topic Tangents:**
+* If a tangent does not produce a decision, action item, or follow-up, omit it entirely from the summary.
+* If a tangent leads to a concrete outcome, include it but focus on the outcome, not the tangent itself.
+
+**Completed Action Items:**
+* If an action item is "post the meeting summary on Fedora Discussion" (or equivalent), apply strikethrough formatting (`~~text~~`) since that action is completed by the act of posting the summary itself.
+
+**Topics Bulleted List:**
+* The `{{TOPICS_BULLETED_LIST}}` must contain only substantive discussion topics — items that drove decisions, action items, or significant technical discussion. Exclude announcements, introductions, greetings, housekeeping, and minor asides.
+</conventions>
+
 <output_format>
 Render all output as **standard Markdown** directly in the chat window.
 Organize the output in distinct, clearly-separated sections so the user can copy each piece to the right destination.
@@ -116,4 +149,48 @@ If no tickets were substantively discussed, omit this section and note that no t
 * **Attribution:** The AI disclaimer text in the Discourse post template uses a placeholder for the tool name. The user will fill this in with the correct AI tool and version.
 * **Completeness:** Every `!action` item in the log must appear in the Action Items section. Do not skip or merge action items.
 * **Ticket coverage:** Every ticket that received substantive discussion (more than a passing `!link`) must get its own Forgejo comment block.
+* **Template fidelity:** Follow the templates in `discourse-post.md` and `forgejo-comment.md` exactly. Match the heading levels, bullet styles (`-` not `*`), Markdown link syntax, and section order. Do not substitute alternative formatting. The template is the source of truth for structure and presentation.
 </constraints>
+
+<example>
+The following excerpts from a validated Docs Team meeting summary demonstrate the expected formatting conventions.
+For the complete golden reference, see `examples/output/2026-04-21-docs-discourse.md`.
+
+**Greeting, introduction, and topics list:**
+
+Hey folks! :waving_hand: Here is the summary of the April 21, 2026, Fedora Docs Team meeting.
+
+As a core part of the Fedora Mindshare branch, the Docs Team ensures that Fedora's official documentation is accurate, accessible, and well-maintained.
+Today's meeting focused on modernizing our build infrastructure on Forgejo, managing the archiving of legacy documentation, and sustaining our growing community.
+
+**Topics discussed in this meeting:**
+- Removing GitLab and Pagure references from documentation repositories
+- Container registry exploration for Antora build images
+- SHA256 git repository compatibility workaround
+- Establishing a `docs-archive` organization for legacy content
+
+---
+
+**Executive Summary excerpt — note `FirstName (@username)` on first mention, `[org/repo#number](url)` for tickets:**
+
+A primary focus was placed on removing legacy GitLab and Pagure references across our repositories ([docs/tickets#19](https://forge.fedoraproject.org/docs/tickets/issues/19)). @korora volunteered to work on this. To address the fragmentation of the `docsbuilder.sh` scripts and the missing Containerfile, the team is exploring the use of Forgejo's native container registries to host the Antora build images. Hristo (@hricky) has volunteered to lead this investigation.
+
+---
+
+**Action Items excerpt — note strikethrough on "post meeting summary":**
+
+* **@jflory7**: ~~Post a meeting summary on Fedora Discussion~~ and ticket updates for all discussed tickets in today's meeting
+
+---
+
+**Detailed Meeting Log section header — note `### Ticket:` prefix with linked shorthand:**
+
+### Ticket: [docs/tickets#19](https://forge.fedoraproject.org/docs/tickets/issues/19) (Removing GitLab/Pagure References)
+
+**Detailed Meeting Log body — note bare `@username`, no first names:**
+
+@pbokoc requested help fixing the references primarily in the template repository to establish a "known good" setup before propagating the changes elsewhere. @korora took an action item to lead this effort.
+
+However, @cstrauf pointed out that the biggest underlying issue is the missing Containerfile, which builds the custom Fedora Antora styles.
+</example>
+</output>