The golden vector protocol. Deterministic input/output pairs that define what correct looks like. Gates are binary: pass or blocked.
The Groundwork
Groundwork Documents are the four governing files every Post must have before it runs. They are not templates to complete once and file. They are living contracts that govern every subsequent run. A Post operating without them is not governed — it is trusted, which is not the same thing.
See: The Groundwork
The Groundwork
The four-document protocol a Station must complete before Commissioning any Post. Scope, Contracts, Testing, Prompting. Posts that drift were built without it.
contracts.md
The frozen interface document. Any schema, behavior, or output format the Post must not change is recorded here. A behavior change without an update is a breach.
prompting.md
The prompt discipline standard. Every prompt must include: stack and context, task, constraints, output format, and acceptance criteria. No exceptions.
The Tripwire Doctrine
Models do not feel ambiguity. A Relay is a deterministic tripwire coded by the Builder, not an emergent AI behavior. If the Builder does not program the condition, the Post will not stop.