diff --git a/conductor/workflow.md b/conductor/workflow.md
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@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ All tasks follow a strict lifecycle:
 3. **High-Signal Research Phase:**
    - **Identify Dependencies:** Use `list_directory`, `get_tree`, and `py_get_imports` to map file relations.
    - **Map Architecture:** Use `py_get_code_outline` or `py_get_skeleton` on identified files to understand their structure.
+   - **Audit State:** Use `py_get_code_outline` or `py_get_definition` on the target class's `__init__` method to check for existing, unused, or duplicate state variables before adding new ones.
    - **Analyze Changes:** Use `get_git_diff` if the task involves modifying recently updated code.
    - **Minimize Token Burn:** Only use `read_file` with `start_line`/`end_line` for specific implementation details once target areas are identified.
 4. **Write Failing Tests (Red Phase):**