stage-workflow-governance

Spec governance prevents unauthorized edits by enforcing lifecycle stages. It requires explicit approvals for COMMITTED specs and blocks modifications when stages reach CLOSED or HARDENED states.

Stage lifecycle workflow manages spec integrity through OPEN, COMMITTED, CLOSED, and HARDENED stages. It checks the .specify/ directory for current status before allowing mutations or lifecycle transitions.

Document significant changes during stage transitions using ADR documentation. The governance workflow advocates Architecture Decision Records to capture rationale and audit trails for lifecycle mutations.

You cannot modify a spec when its stage status is CLOSED or HARDENED. The governance guardrails block all changes to these stages to protect spec integrity and prevent accidental edits.

Explicit approval is required before editing COMMITTED specs to ensure safe, auditable control over stage mutations. This governance rule prevents unauthorized or accidental changes to committed specifications.