update-operational-context

Validate and insert approved directives into operational-context.md with constitutional conflict checks.

1|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding --skill update-operational-context
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Skill: update-operational-context
Source: https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding/tree/main/skills/memory-bank/update-operational-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding --skill update-operational-context

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The update-operational-context skill ensures the operational-context.md stays prescriptive, current, and free from rationale by validating prose style, evidence requirements, and constitutional alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces voice, tense, and one-line directives for operational-context entries.
  • Performs constitutional conflict checks before applying updates and routes as needed.
  • Integrates into bootstrap and debrief workflows to apply approved diffs.

Quick Start

Provide an approved diff and run this skill to apply the change to operational-context.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-operational-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write prescriptive directives for an operational context memory bank?

To write operational context directives, enforce prescriptive voice, one-line tense consistency, and section placement while checking for constitutional conflicts before applying validated updates.

What is an operational context update guardrail in governance workflows?

An operational context update guardrail validates prose style, evidence requirements, and constitutional alignment to ensure memory bank entries remain current and free from rationale.

How do I apply an approved diff to a memory bank file?

You apply an approved diff to operational-context.md by running a validation skill that checks voice, evidence, and section placement before writing the directives during bootstrap or debrief.

Can I update operational context files during a build loop?

No, you cannot update operational context during a BUILD LOOP. The system prevents updates during this phase to protect governance state and constitutional integrity.

When do I need constitutional conflict checks for policy writing?

You need constitutional conflict checks for policy writing before applying operational context updates to ensure new directives do not contradict existing governance rules or evidence requirements.

Does this governance approach work for bootstrap cold-start initialization?

Yes, the governance approach supports bootstrap cold-start by inserting validated directives into operational-context.md after confirming constitutional alignment and prescriptive voice requirements.