Detect collisions before the merge
Surface likely overlap while work is still underway, when it can still be redirected.
Trade-off: Predictions are imperfect and can themselves disrupt work.
Tool / Conflict forecasting
Loom
Anticipates conflicts while agents work, with ownership zones and memory.
The summary describes what the project says it does; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Approaches it illustrates
Move coordination earlier
Use contracts, ownership signals or merge-conflict forecasts before the changes arrive at the gate.
Trade-off: Earlier coordination reduces ambiguity but moves work into planning.