constitute

Name: constitute
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Author: Negentropy-Laby

Derive and amend a living constitution from project artifacts with version tracking.

3|Updated Jun 3, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Negentropy-Laby/Constitution-Driven-Development --skill constitute-negentropy-laby

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Skill: constitute
Source: https://github.com/Negentropy-Laby/Constitution-Driven-Development/tree/main/.agents/skills/constitute
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Negentropy-Laby/Constitution-Driven-Development --skill constitute-negentropy-laby

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Constitution Driven Development provides governance for projects by deriving and maintaining a living constitution, auditing alignment, tracking versions, and supporting formal amendments.

Core Features & Use Cases

Derive a constitution from existing artifacts (memory_bank, CDDs, ADRs) and adapt to project stage
Audit alignment between principles and artifacts, including auto-detection of gaps or conflicts
Manage versioning and amendment workflows to evolve governance over time
Stage-aware onboarding and handoff guiding teams from discovery to execution

Quick Start

Run /constitute to initialize governance, then follow prompts to derive or amend your constitution.

Frequently Asked Questions about constitute

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

What is constitution driven development for software project governance?▼

Constitution driven development is a governance approach that derives a living constitution from project artifacts like memory banks and ADRs, auditing alignment and tracking version amendments throughout the lifecycle.

How do I automate governance and derive a constitution from existing project artifacts?▼

You can run the constitute command to initialize governance, which automatically reads memory banks, design docs, ADRs, and CDDs to derive or amend your project's living constitution based on the current stage.

Can I audit alignment between project artifacts and governance principles?▼

Yes, the governance process audits alignment between derived principles and project artifacts, automatically detecting gaps or conflicts to ensure production states match your living constitution.

Does constitution driven development support version-tracked amendments and phase-aware routing?▼

Yes, governance workflows support version-tracked amendments to evolve principles over time, alongside phase-aware routing that guides teams from discovery to execution with explicit user approvals.

What is the best way to manage project governance across different development stages?▼

The best way to manage cross-stage governance is using a phase-aware approach that reads production states and artifacts, providing stage-aware onboarding and handoff to guide decisions across domains.