create-control-manifest

To turn accepted architecture decisions into programmer-ready rules, use a control manifest generation process that extracts implementation requirements, rejected alternatives, and performance guardrails directly from approved ADRs. This consolidates scattered decisions into a single actionable rules sheet.

A control manifest in software architecture is a traceable document that consolidates ADRs, layer-specific rules, technical preferences, and engine references. It defines required patterns, forbidden approaches, and performance constraints for programmers to follow during implementation.

Generate a control manifest by feeding accepted ADRs, project preference documentation, and engine reference files into a manifest generator. The tool extracts rules, classifies them across foundation, core, feature, and presentation layers, and outputs an updated control-manifest.md file.

You need to regenerate a control manifest after an architecture review is approved and new ADRs are accepted. Regeneration ensures the manifest reflects the latest engine references, technical preferences, and traceable engineering rules required for current implementation tasks.

Yes, generating a control manifest requires engine reference files along with accepted ADRs and project preference documentation. These inputs are necessary to produce traceable performance guardrails, naming conventions, and approved libraries specific to your engine.

The best way to organize architecture rules across software layers is through cross-layer classification within a control manifest. This categorizes rules into foundation, core, feature, presentation, and global architectural layers for clear, traceable programmer guidance.