SFDS / template

StandardName.manifest.toml

Describe a standard suite, version, maturity and supporting files.

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I want to formalize a repeatable practice.

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Replace identity, maturity, version and suite paths; do not inherit status claims.

Use only the parts that help. These are starting points, not rigid requirements.

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[standard]
id = "example-standard"
title = "Example Standard"
abbreviation = "EXS"
status = "draft"
maturity = "concept"
version = "0.1.0"
description = "Short description of what this standard governs."

[governance]
meta_standard = "SFDS"
workspace_standard = "WGS"
scope = "Describe the boundary of the standard."
non_goals = []

[artifacts]
specification = "[Standard Name].md"
schema = ""
templates = "templates"
examples = "examples"
adoption_guide = "Adoption-Guide.md"
validation_checklist = "Validation-Checklist.md"
changelog = "CHANGELOG.md"
validators = []
governance_notes = []
reference_examples = []

[adopter_artifacts]
schemas = []
manifest_templates = []
document_templates = []

[lifecycle]
created = "YYYY-MM-DD"
last_updated = "YYYY-MM-DD"
maintainer = "TBD"

[agent]
read_first = ["README.md", "[Standard Name].md", "StandardName.manifest.toml"]
notes = "Replace placeholder values before treating this as authoritative. README explains the role; the primary specification defines the rules."

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SFDS / template / Quick win

Standard-Specification.md

Turn a repeatable practice into an explicit standard specification.

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SFDS / checklist / Quick win

Validation-Checklist.md

Review a standard suite for structure and adoption guidance.

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