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Governance Framework

**Anticipation Over Prediction** — Don't predict outcomes; detect when futures become constrained enough that action is warranted.

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name: governance-framework
description: Documentation-driven project governance using the Master Implementation Prompt. Use when starting a new project, initializing governance scaffolding, or resuming work on governed projects. Triggers on project setup, phase zero, governance init, master plan, or implementation checklist requests.
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Governance Framework

Documentation-driven, iterative, self-continuing project execution.

Core Philosophy

Anticipation Over Prediction — Don't predict outcomes; detect when futures become constrained enough that action is warranted.

Commitment Signals

Signals	Action
1 signal	Observation only
2 signals	Provisional commitment
3+ signals	Actionable commitment
Disagreeing signals	Pause, investigate

Decision Horizons

Type	Scope	Signals Required
Micro	Naming, formatting	1
Meso	Module design, API	2
Macro	Architecture, schema	3+

Quick Start

New Project

bash

# Initialize governance scaffolding
./scripts/init-governance.sh <project-path>

Or manually create `.governance/` with:
1. `PROJECT_CHARTER.md` — Purpose, non-goals, success criteria
2. `GLOSSARY.md` — Unambiguous term definitions
3. `INVARIANTS.md` — Assumptions + inviolable rules
4. `IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md` — Decision rules, file structure
5. `CHECKLIST.md` — Living task tracker

Existing Project (Flexible Entry)

When governance is introduced mid-project:

1. Artifact Intake Pass
- Discover existing artifacts
- Classify: Canonical / Provisional / Incomplete / Invalid
- Gap analysis against Phase Zero

2. No Blind Reset — Don't restart unless explicitly instructed

3. Incremental Backfill — Add missing governance incrementally

Continuation Protocol

When resuming work, always state:

CONTINUATION ANCHOR
-------------------
Phase: [Current phase]
Last Completed: [Most recent item]
Next Active: [Next pending]
Confidence: [Low/Medium/High]
Open Uncertainties: [List]
Blocked By: [Dependencies or "None"]

Confidence Signaling

Signal	Meaning
"Must"	Invariant, violation = failure
"Should"	Strong recommendation
"May"	Optional
"Appears to"	Needs validation
"Assuming"	Conditional

References

Full framework: See [references/MASTER_PLAN.md](references/MASTER_PLAN.md) for complete governance rules
Templates: See [references/TEMPLATES.md](references/TEMPLATES.md) for document templates

Scripts

- `scripts/init-governance.sh` — Initialize `.governance/` directory with templates

Promotion Decision

Attach run IDs, datasets, metrics, and reproduction commands.

Source Anchor

homelab/clawdbot/skills/governance-framework/SKILL.md

Detected Structure

Method · Evaluation · References · Code Anchors · Architecture