speckit-constitution

Constitution synchronization is automated by collecting interactive or provided principle inputs and applying them to update governance files. The skill propagates amendments across dependent templates and memory artifacts to keep project governance current without manual file edits.

A project constitution in spec-kit governance is a foundational document that defines core principles and rules. It maintains consistency across templates, memory docs, and extension hooks, requiring frontmatter metadata and versioning to track amendments over time.

Propagating amendments to dependent templates happens automatically when the constitution is updated. The skill applies template-consistency checks and pushes placeholder updates to memory artifacts, ensuring all connected files reflect the new governance principles.

No manual versioning is required. The skill enforces governance through automated versioning and amendment workflows, applying frontmatter metadata checks to ensure template consistency and proper version tracking across all synchronized artifacts.

Yes, the skill supports interactive principle collection to update governance principles. You provide project inputs or confirm defaults, and the system automatically updates the constitution and propagates changes to dependent artifacts.

Automated constitution updates apply specifically to spec-kit projects maintaining templates, memory docs, and extension hooks. Projects lacking these structured artifacts or frontmatter metadata requirements may not benefit from the automated synchronization and consistency checks.