diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index f1aa7e3b..0ff74656 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -170,6 +170,15 @@ src/
 - Do not define svelte event handlers inline, instead name them and put them in the script section of templates
 - Avoid using `as`, except where necessary. Instead, annotate function parameters, and ensure upstream values are typed correctly.
 
+**Human-First Simplicity (Jon Staab Style):**
+
+- Prefer direct, readable code over layered abstractions.
+- Do not add indirection (extra helpers, wrappers, stores, or derived state) unless it removes real repeated complexity.
+- Reuse existing Welshman and Flotilla primitives before introducing new utilities or dependencies.
+- Favor linear control flow and explicit naming over clever patterns.
+- Remove defensive checks that do not apply in this runtime model.
+- When two approaches work, pick the one that feels more human and easier to maintain.
+
 ## Common Tasks
 
 ### Adding a New Component
diff --git a/src/app/util/title.ts b/src/app/util/title.ts
index f69ee091..b39864eb 100644
--- a/src/app/util/title.ts
+++ b/src/app/util/title.ts
@@ -1,13 +1,7 @@
 import {append, identity, uniq} from "@welshman/lib"
-import {displayPubkey, getTagValue, type Filter, type TrustedEvent} from "@welshman/util"
-import {
-  PLATFORM_NAME,
-  decodeRelay,
-  getEventsForUrl,
-  getRoom,
-  makeRoomId,
-  splitChatId,
-} from "@app/core/state"
+import {repository} from "@welshman/app"
+import {displayPubkey, getTagValue} from "@welshman/util"
+import {PLATFORM_NAME, decodeRelay, getRoom, makeRoomId, splitChatId} from "@app/core/state"
 
 const FALLBACK_APP_NAME = "Flotilla"
 
@@ -69,10 +63,8 @@ const getRoomTitle = (params: RouteParams) => {
   return getRoom(makeRoomId(url, h))?.name || "Room"
 }
 
-const getEventForTitle = (routeId: string, params: RouteParams): TrustedEvent | undefined => {
-  const relay = params.relay
-
-  if (!relay || !eventRoutes.has(routeId)) {
+const getEventForTitle = (routeId: string, params: RouteParams) => {
+  if (!eventRoutes.has(routeId)) {
     return
   }
 
@@ -82,11 +74,7 @@ const getEventForTitle = (routeId: string, params: RouteParams): TrustedEvent |
     return
   }
 
-  const url = decodeRelay(relay)
-  const filters: Filter[] = [{ids: [eventId], limit: 1}]
-  const events = Array.from(getEventsForUrl(url, filters))
-
-  return events[0]
+  return repository.getEvent(eventId)
 }
 
 const getChatTitle = (chatId: string | undefined, pubkey: string | undefined) => {
diff --git a/src/routes/+layout.svelte b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
index 79b20506..9cd3be65 100644
--- a/src/routes/+layout.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
@@ -48,10 +48,6 @@
 
   const {children} = $props()
 
-  const pageTitle = $derived.by(() => {
-    return getPageTitle({page: $page, pubkey: $pubkey})
-  })
-
   const policies = [authPolicy, blockPolicy, trustPolicy, mostlyRestrictedPolicy]
 
   // Add stuff to window for convenience
@@ -207,9 +203,7 @@
   })
 
   $effect(() => {
-    if (typeof document !== "undefined") {
-      document.title = pageTitle
-    }
+    document.title = getPageTitle({page: $page, pubkey: $pubkey})
   })
 </script>