diff --git a/.cursorrules b/.cursorrules
index de3589b9..98ac28bd 100644
--- a/.cursorrules
+++ b/.cursorrules
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Always use bun to install dependencies.
 
 Always use SOPS for secrets.
 
+Open stackpanel pull requests as ready for review by default; use draft only when intentionally incomplete, externally blocked, or explicitly requested.
+
 # Running Tests with Vitest
 
 We use Vitest for testing. Here's how to run tests:
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index 1c816f35..901d7fb1 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -313,6 +313,13 @@ Examples:
 - `chore: update bun lockfile`
 - `refactor: extract mkMyThing into nix/stackpanel/lib/`
 
+### Pull Request Defaults
+
+Open pull requests as **ready for review** (not draft) by default. Only use draft
+PRs when the change is intentionally incomplete, blocked on external input, or
+the user/task explicitly asks for a draft. If the PR tool creates a draft,
+immediately mark it ready unless one of those exceptions applies.
+
 ### Session End Checklist (mandatory)
 
 Before ending a work session, complete **all** of the following — work is **not complete** until `git push` succeeds: