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description: Create or update the project constitution from interactive or provided principle inputs, ensuring all dependent templates stay in sync.
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The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
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User input:
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$ARGUMENTS
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You are updating the project constitution at `.specify/memory/constitution.md`. This file is a TEMPLATE containing placeholder tokens in square brackets (e.g. `[PROJECT_NAME]`, `[PRINCIPLE_1_NAME]`). Your job is to (a) collect/derive concrete values, (b) fill the template precisely, and (c) propagate any amendments across dependent artifacts.
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Follow this execution flow:
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1. Load the existing constitution template at `.specify/memory/constitution.md`.
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- Identify every placeholder token of the form `[ALL_CAPS_IDENTIFIER]`.
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**IMPORTANT**: The user might require less or more principles than the ones used in the template. If a number is specified, respect that - follow the general template. You will update the doc accordingly.
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2. Collect/derive values for placeholders:
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- If user input (conversation) supplies a value, use it.
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- Otherwise infer from existing repo context (README, docs, prior constitution versions if embedded).
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- For governance dates: `RATIFICATION_DATE` is the original adoption date (if unknown ask or mark TODO), `LAST_AMENDED_DATE` is today if changes are made, otherwise keep previous.
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- `CONSTITUTION_VERSION` must increment according to semantic versioning rules:
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* MAJOR: Backward incompatible governance/principle removals or redefinitions.
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* MINOR: New principle/section added or materially expanded guidance.
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* PATCH: Clarifications, wording, typo fixes, non-semantic refinements.
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- If version bump type ambiguous, propose reasoning before finalizing.
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3. Draft the updated constitution content:
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- Replace every placeholder with concrete text (no bracketed tokens left except intentionally retained template slots that the project has chosen not to define yet—explicitly justify any left).
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- Preserve heading hierarchy and comments can be removed once replaced unless they still add clarifying guidance.
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- Ensure each Principle section: succinct name line, paragraph (or bullet list) capturing non‑negotiable rules, explicit rationale if not obvious.
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- Ensure Governance section lists amendment procedure, versioning policy, and compliance review expectations.
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4. Consistency propagation checklist (convert prior checklist into active validations):
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- Read `.specify/templates/plan-template.md` and ensure any "Constitution Check" or rules align with updated principles.
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- Read `.specify/templates/spec-template.md` for scope/requirements alignment—update if constitution adds/removes mandatory sections or constraints.
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- Read `.specify/templates/tasks-template.md` and ensure task categorization reflects new or removed principle-driven task types (e.g., observability, versioning, testing discipline).
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- Read each command file in `.specify/templates/commands/*.md` (including this one) to verify no outdated references (agent-specific names like CLAUDE only) remain when generic guidance is required.
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- Read any runtime guidance docs (e.g., `README.md`, `docs/quickstart.md`, or agent-specific guidance files if present). Update references to principles changed.
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5. Produce a Sync Impact Report (prepend as an HTML comment at top of the constitution file after update):
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- Version change: old → new
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- List of modified principles (old title → new title if renamed)
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- Added sections
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- Removed sections
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- Templates requiring updates (✅ updated / ⚠ pending) with file paths
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- Follow-up TODOs if any placeholders intentionally deferred.
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6. Validation before final output:
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- No remaining unexplained bracket tokens.
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- Version line matches report.
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- Dates ISO format YYYY-MM-DD.
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- Principles are declarative, testable, and free of vague language ("should" → replace with MUST/SHOULD rationale where appropriate).
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7. Write the completed constitution back to `.specify/memory/constitution.md` (overwrite).
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8. Output a final summary to the user with:
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- New version and bump rationale.
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- Any files flagged for manual follow-up.
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- Suggested commit message (e.g., `docs: amend constitution to vX.Y.Z (principle additions + governance update)`).
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Formatting & Style Requirements:
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- Use Markdown headings exactly as in the template (do not demote/promote levels).
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- Wrap long rationale lines to keep readability (<100 chars ideally) but do not hard enforce with awkward breaks.
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- Keep a single blank line between sections.
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- Avoid trailing whitespace.
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If the user supplies partial updates (e.g., only one principle revision), still perform validation and version decision steps.
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If critical info missing (e.g., ratification date truly unknown), insert `TODO(<FIELD_NAME>): explanation` and include in the Sync Impact Report under deferred items.
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Do not create a new template; always operate on the existing `.specify/memory/constitution.md` file.
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