speckit-constitution

Automating constitution updates applies changes to the memory constitution file and propagates them to dependent template artifacts. It synchronizes governance documents by deriving placeholder values from repository context or user prompts.

A project memory constitution serves as a living governance document that enforces policy constraints and template alignment. It maintains standardized principles and frontmatter metadata to ensure consistency across project artifacts.

Adding new governance principles involves providing desired values or letting the system infer them from repository context. The skill updates the memory constitution file and regates dependent template artifacts to maintain alignment.

Yes, deriving constitution placeholder values automatically extracts inputs from user prompts or repository context. It populates the memory constitution without manual entry by applying governance and compliance checks.

Yes, this approach handles versioning and compliance checks by validating governance constraints against template alignment. It ensures consistency across the project when synchronizing memory constitution updates and frontmatter metadata.

Avoid automated constitution sync when manual governance review is mandated or when template artifacts lack frontmatter metadata support. It relies on deriving values from repository context, which may not suit highly customized policy constraints.