doit.constitution

Update and validate project constitution frontmatter and synchronize dependent templates.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #templates #versioning #validation #constitution #governance #frontmatter

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npx skills add https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit --skill doit-constitution

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Skill: doit.constitution
Source: https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit/tree/main/.claude/skills/doit.constitution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit --skill doit-constitution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps the project constitution current by automating frontmatter enrichment, governance rules, and template synchronization.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontmatter enrichment and placeholder resolution for constitution fields.
Guided prompts to clarify governance, tech stack, and deployment guidelines.
Sync propagation to dependent templates and memory artifacts to maintain consistency.

Quick Start

Run the doit constitution enrich --json command to begin updating the constitution and align related templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about doit.constitution

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate frontmatter enrichment for project governance templates?▼

Frontmatter enrichment for governance templates is automated by resolving placeholder fields and applying versioning rules. This ensures project principles and tech stack configurations remain synchronized across dependent memory artifacts.

What is a project constitution and when do I need to update its governance rules?▼

A project constitution defines your governance principles, tech stack, and deployment guidelines. You need to update it when governance rules change or when dependent templates require synchronized state validation.

How do I synchronize dependent templates after updating deployment guidance?▼

Dependent templates synchronize automatically after updating deployment guidance through sync propagation. The validation process ensures all related memory artifacts reflect the current constitution state without manual intervention.

Can I validate versioning rules and tech stack configurations without manual checks?▼

Versioning rules and tech stack configurations can be validated automatically during constitution updates. The process checks frontmatter placeholders, applies governance validation, and flags inconsistencies before syncing dependent templates.

Does the constitution update process work with existing frontmatter placeholders?▼

Existing frontmatter placeholders are fully supported during constitution updates. The process resolves all placeholder fields, applies current versioning rules, and propagates validated changes to dependent templates.

Why does template synchronization fail after changing governance principles?▼

Template synchronization fails when governance principle changes leave frontmatter placeholders unresolved or violate versioning rules. Running validation resolves placeholders and re-syncs dependent templates to restore consistency.