diff --git a/src/fabledassistant/mcp/server.py b/src/fabledassistant/mcp/server.py
index b686b92..563ad36 100644
--- a/src/fabledassistant/mcp/server.py
+++ b/src/fabledassistant/mcp/server.py
@@ -20,6 +20,16 @@ Hierarchy: Project -> Milestone -> Task/Note.
   unchanged on updates.
 - For optional integer FKs (project_id, milestone_id, parent_id), use 0 to mean
   "not set".
+
+Scribe maintains a Rulebook system (Rulebook -> Topic -> Rule). Rules carry
+an actionable statement plus optional Why and How-to-apply context. When you
+start work on a project, get_project(id) returns applicable_rules (the rules
+from rulebooks the project subscribes to) and subscribed_rulebooks. Consult
+these before making decisions about workflow, conventions, or scope. Full
+text (Why / How-to-apply) is available via get_rule(id). You may create new
+rules via create_rule when you notice a pattern worth codifying — coordinate
+with the operator on whether it belongs in an existing rulebook+topic or a
+new one.
 """
 
 
diff --git a/src/fabledassistant/mcp/tools/projects.py b/src/fabledassistant/mcp/tools/projects.py
index d99a677..a6c4928 100644
--- a/src/fabledassistant/mcp/tools/projects.py
+++ b/src/fabledassistant/mcp/tools/projects.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 from fabledassistant.mcp._context import current_user_id
 from fabledassistant.services import milestones as milestones_svc
 from fabledassistant.services import projects as projects_svc
+from fabledassistant.services import rulebooks as rulebooks_svc
 
 
 async def list_projects() -> dict:
@@ -33,10 +34,11 @@ async def list_projects() -> dict:
 
 
 async def get_project(project_id: int) -> dict:
-    """Fetch a Scribe project by ID, including its milestone summary.
+    """Fetch a Scribe project by ID.
 
-    Returns full project fields plus a milestone_summary list with each
-    milestone's id, title, status, and task counts.
+    Returns full project fields, a milestone_summary list, and the
+    rulebook-applicable_rules / subscribed_rulebooks pair the assistant
+    should consult when working on this project.
     """
     uid = current_user_id()
     project = await projects_svc.get_project(uid, project_id)
@@ -46,6 +48,12 @@ async def get_project(project_id: int) -> dict:
     data["milestone_summary"] = await milestones_svc.get_project_milestone_summary(
         uid, project_id,
     )
+    applicable = await rulebooks_svc.get_applicable_rules(
+        project_id=project_id, user_id=uid,
+    )
+    data["applicable_rules"] = applicable["rules"]
+    data["applicable_rules_truncated"] = applicable["truncated"]
+    data["subscribed_rulebooks"] = applicable["subscribed_rulebooks"]
     return data
 
 
diff --git a/tests/test_mcp_tool_projects.py b/tests/test_mcp_tool_projects.py
index 936f928..696eddb 100644
--- a/tests/test_mcp_tool_projects.py
+++ b/tests/test_mcp_tool_projects.py
@@ -41,18 +41,57 @@ async def test_list_projects_wraps_in_dict():
 async def test_get_project_enriches_with_milestone_summary():
     p = _fake_project(id=5, title="found")
     milestone_summary = [{"id": 10, "title": "MS", "task_count": 3}]
+    applicable_payload = {
+        "rules": [], "truncated": False, "subscribed_rulebooks": [],
+    }
     with patch(
         "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.projects_svc.get_project",
         AsyncMock(return_value=p),
     ), patch(
         "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.milestones_svc.get_project_milestone_summary",
         AsyncMock(return_value=milestone_summary),
+    ), patch(
+        "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.rulebooks_svc.get_applicable_rules",
+        AsyncMock(return_value=applicable_payload),
     ):
         out = await get_project(project_id=5)
     assert out["id"] == 5
     assert out["milestone_summary"] == milestone_summary
 
 
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_get_project_includes_applicable_rules_and_subscribed_rulebooks():
+    """The augmented get_project response includes applicable_rules and
+    subscribed_rulebooks pulled from services/rulebooks.get_applicable_rules.
+    """
+    p = _fake_project(id=3, title="Fabled Assistant")
+    milestone_summary = []
+    applicable_payload = {
+        "rules": [
+            {"id": 1, "title": "dev is home",
+             "statement": "Work directly on dev",
+             "topic_title": "git-workflow",
+             "rulebook_title": "FabledSword family"},
+        ],
+        "truncated": False,
+        "subscribed_rulebooks": [{"id": 1, "title": "FabledSword family"}],
+    }
+    with patch(
+        "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.projects_svc.get_project",
+        AsyncMock(return_value=p),
+    ), patch(
+        "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.milestones_svc.get_project_milestone_summary",
+        AsyncMock(return_value=milestone_summary),
+    ), patch(
+        "fabledassistant.mcp.tools.projects.rulebooks_svc.get_applicable_rules",
+        AsyncMock(return_value=applicable_payload),
+    ):
+        out = await get_project(project_id=3)
+    assert out["applicable_rules"][0]["title"] == "dev is home"
+    assert out["subscribed_rulebooks"] == [{"id": 1, "title": "FabledSword family"}]
+    assert out["applicable_rules_truncated"] is False
+
+
 @pytest.mark.asyncio
 async def test_get_project_raises_when_not_found():
     with patch(