speckit-constitution

To keep project constitution synchronized across dependent templates, use the update-constitution command with your principle inputs. This command automatically checks versioning and compliance while propagating updates to all connected templates within the spec-kit project structure.

Project constitution management is the process of creating, updating, and enforcing core project principles and governance rules. You need it when maintaining compliance consistency across multiple dependent templates and extension hooks in a growing project.

Yes, template synchronization requires a spec-kit project structure containing a .specify/ directory. This specific structure is mandatory for the compatibility checks needed to correctly map and update dependent templates and extension hooks.

To update project governance principles using spec-kit, run the update-constitution command and provide your new principles as input. The system handles versioning and compliance checks while integrating your changes with existing extension hooks.

Yes, you can integrate custom extension hooks with project constitution updates. The system automatically connects with project-specific extension hooks during the update process, allowing additional customization and ensuring compliance checks respect your custom rules.

Without a spec-kit project structure and its required .specify/ directory, constitution management cannot perform compatibility checks or synchronize updates across dependent templates and extension hooks, effectively breaking the automated governance workflow.