diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9e4544f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# CODEOWNERS - Require human approval for critical files
+#
+# These patterns require explicit human review before merging.
+# AI agents (Claude, etc.) cannot approve changes to these files.
+
+# Project identity and module path - NEVER change without owner approval
+go.mod @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+go.sum @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+
+# Repository configuration
+.github/ @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+.gitignore @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+
+# Build and deployment
+Makefile @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+Dockerfile* @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+docker-compose*.yml @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+
+# Documentation that defines project identity
+README.md @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+CLAUDE.md @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+LICENSE* @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+
+# Configuration files
+*.yaml @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
+*.yml @CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/owners
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index b0863a0..a005697 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -51,6 +51,41 @@ When looking for context, Claude should:
 - **Actionable**: Every criticism includes a concrete fix
 - **Human-focused**: Remember this tool serves security researchers who need reliable results
 
+### AI Agent Boundaries (MANDATORY)
+
+**NEVER do these without explicit human authorization:**
+
+1. **Project Identity Changes**
+   - NEVER rename the project, module path, or executable
+   - NEVER change `go.mod` module path
+   - NEVER rename the GitHub repository
+   - The project is called `shells` - this is final
+
+2. **Architectural Decisions**
+   - NEVER restructure the entire codebase
+   - NEVER change the primary language or framework
+   - NEVER migrate to different infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes)
+   - ASK before making changes that affect >50 files
+
+3. **External Dependencies**
+   - NEVER add major new dependencies without asking
+   - NEVER remove existing dependencies that are in use
+   - NEVER upgrade to major versions (e.g., v1 → v2)
+
+4. **Configuration and Deployment**
+   - NEVER modify CI/CD pipelines without asking
+   - NEVER change deployment targets or methods
+   - NEVER modify security-sensitive configurations
+
+**ALWAYS do these:**
+
+1. **Ask before major changes** - If a change affects project identity, architecture, or >20 files, ask first
+2. **Verify builds** - Run `go build ./...` before committing
+3. **Follow existing patterns** - Match the style and structure of existing code
+4. **Document decisions** - Add inline comments explaining non-obvious choices
+
+**Incident Reference**: PR #4 renamed the project from `shells` to `artemis` without authorization, causing divergent branches and build failures. This section exists to prevent similar incidents.
+
 ## Common Development Commands
 
 ### Build and Test
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index f90dfde..abaab8f 100755
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-.PHONY: all deps build install test clean fmt vet
+.PHONY: all deps build install test clean fmt vet install-hooks
 
 # Default target
 all: build
@@ -37,4 +37,12 @@ check: fmt vet test
 
 # Development build with race detection
 dev:
-	go build -race -o shells .
\ No newline at end of file
+	go build -race -o shells .
+
+# Install git hooks for development
+install-hooks:
+	@echo "Installing git hooks..."
+	@cp scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit .git/hooks/pre-commit
+	@cp scripts/git-hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push
+	@chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit .git/hooks/pre-push
+	@echo "Git hooks installed successfully."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..f3898ad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# pre-commit hook - Validates critical files before commit
+#
+# Install: cp scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit .git/hooks/pre-commit && chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
+# Or run: make install-hooks
+
+set -e
+
+# Check if go.mod module path is being changed
+if git diff --cached --name-only | grep -q "^go.mod$"; then
+    # Get the module path from staged go.mod
+    staged_module=$(git show :go.mod | grep "^module " | awk '{print $2}')
+
+    # Verify it's still shells
+    if [[ "$staged_module" != "github.com/CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/shells" ]]; then
+        echo ""
+        echo "ERROR: Module path change detected!"
+        echo ""
+        echo "  Current: $staged_module"
+        echo "  Expected: github.com/CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/shells"
+        echo ""
+        echo "The project module path must remain 'github.com/CodeMonkeyCybersecurity/shells'."
+        echo "If you need to change this, get explicit owner approval first."
+        echo ""
+        exit 1
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Run gofmt on staged Go files
+staged_go_files=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACM | grep '\.go$' || true)
+if [[ -n "$staged_go_files" ]]; then
+    unformatted=$(gofmt -l $staged_go_files 2>/dev/null || true)
+    if [[ -n "$unformatted" ]]; then
+        echo ""
+        echo "WARNING: Some Go files are not formatted:"
+        echo "$unformatted"
+        echo ""
+        echo "Run 'gofmt -w' on these files or 'make fmt'"
+        echo ""
+        # Warning only, don't block
+    fi
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/scripts/git-hooks/pre-push b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-push
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..9d793f0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-push
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# pre-push hook - Prevents pushing when local and remote have diverged
+#
+# Install: cp scripts/git-hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push && chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push
+# Or run: make install-hooks
+
+set -e
+
+remote="$1"
+url="$2"
+
+# Only check pushes to origin
+if [[ "$remote" != "origin" ]]; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Get current branch
+branch=$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD)
+
+# Skip for new branches (no upstream)
+if ! git rev-parse --verify "origin/$branch" &>/dev/null; then
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Check for divergence
+local_only=$(git rev-list "origin/$branch..$branch" --count 2>/dev/null || echo "0")
+remote_only=$(git rev-list "$branch..origin/$branch" --count 2>/dev/null || echo "0")
+
+if [[ "$local_only" -gt 0 ]] && [[ "$remote_only" -gt 0 ]]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "ERROR: Branches have diverged!"
+    echo ""
+    echo "  Local has $local_only commit(s) not on remote"
+    echo "  Remote has $remote_only commit(s) not on local"
+    echo ""
+    echo "To fix:"
+    echo "  1. git fetch origin"
+    echo "  2. git rebase origin/$branch  # or git merge origin/$branch"
+    echo "  3. Resolve any conflicts"
+    echo "  4. git push"
+    echo ""
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Verify build passes before push (optional - can be slow)
+if [[ -f "go.mod" ]]; then
+    echo "Verifying build..."
+    if ! go build ./... 2>/dev/null; then
+        echo ""
+        echo "ERROR: Build failed! Fix build errors before pushing."
+        echo ""
+        exit 1
+    fi
+fi
+
+exit 0