ahead-pi 0.2.0 → 0.2.1

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  1. package/README.md +13 -3
  2. package/generated/product-change/ai-audit.md +6 -3
  3. package/generated/product-change/ai-review.md +6 -3
  4. package/generated/product-change/decision.md +6 -3
  5. package/generated/product-change/define.md +6 -3
  6. package/generated/product-change/deploy.md +6 -3
  7. package/generated/product-change/human-review.md +6 -3
  8. package/generated/product-change/implement.md +11 -4
  9. package/generated/product-change/manifest.json +2 -2
  10. package/generated/product-change/options.md +6 -3
  11. package/generated/product-change/outcome.md +6 -3
  12. package/generated/product-change/plan.md +6 -3
  13. package/generated/product-change/questions.md +6 -3
  14. package/generated/product-change/research.md +6 -3
  15. package/generated/product-change/verify.md +6 -3
  16. package/generated/reference/CONSTITUTION.md +43 -0
  17. package/generated/reference/docs/acceptable-ai-use.md +217 -0
  18. package/generated/reference/docs/design/debugging-and-operations.md +119 -0
  19. package/generated/reference/docs/design/executable-workflows.md +110 -0
  20. package/generated/reference/docs/design/process-taxonomy.md +144 -0
  21. package/generated/reference/docs/engineering-practice.md +163 -0
  22. package/generated/reference/docs/evidence/evidence-standard.md +123 -0
  23. package/generated/reference/docs/evidence/research-map.md +98 -0
  24. package/generated/reference/docs/rationale.md +210 -0
  25. package/generated/reference/docs/references/pragmatic-programmer-page-index.md +113 -0
  26. package/generated/reference/docs/references/submitted-engineering-notes.md +306 -0
  27. package/generated/reference/docs/releasing-pi.md +89 -0
  28. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/README.md +142 -0
  29. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/corrective-debugging.md +203 -0
  30. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/decision.md +149 -0
  31. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/internal-improvement.md +207 -0
  32. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/investigation.md +159 -0
  33. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/operational-stabilization.md +185 -0
  34. package/generated/reference/docs/workflows/product-change.md +205 -0
  35. package/generated/reference/index.json +180 -0
  36. package/package.json +4 -2
  37. package/src/guidance.ts +6 -4
  38. package/src/index.ts +128 -0
  39. package/src/reference-viewer.ts +71 -0
  40. package/src/reference.ts +56 -0
package/README.md CHANGED
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ pi install npm:ahead-pi
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  Pin an exact version for a team or project:
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  ```sh
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  ```
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  ## Build from this repository
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- Requirements: Rust with `wasm32-unknown-unknown`, Node 22 or newer, npm, and Pi 0.80.6 or a compatible release.
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+ Requirements: Rust with `wasm32-unknown-unknown`, Node 22 or newer, npm, and Pi 0.84.1 or a compatible release.
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  ```sh
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  1. Start Pi in the repository where the engineering work will occur.
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  2. Run `/ahead <short title>` once to enter AHEAD mode and start a Product Change run.
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  3. Work through normal conversation. The persistent widget shows the current goal, what the human owns, what AI may do, required evidence, and the next valid action.
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- 4. Run `/ahead` again whenever you want the contextual action menu. It opens the right guided editor, requests the right AI contribution, accepts and advances a human gate, or returns to an earlier phase.
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+ 4. Run `/ahead` again whenever you want the contextual action menu. It opens the right guided editor, requests the right AI contribution, accepts and advances a human gate, returns to an earlier phase, or opens applicable framework guidance.
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  5. Keep the `.ahead` records with the work so another session or independent reviewer resumes the same authoritative run.
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  AHEAD remains active across Pi sessions until an accountable human completes the outcome phase and closes the run. Restarting Pi does not leave the mode or reset the workflow.
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+ During implementation, the engineer can ask questions at any time. The guided help form captures the engineer's current model and first attempt, then asks AI for explanation, evidence, hints, debugging help, or bounded next steps without handing over human ownership. Normal conversation follows the same rule. A bounded mechanical edit still requires clear human intent and later human inspection and understanding.
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+ ## Agent profile and framework references
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+ AHEAD behaves as a dynamic policy profile layered onto whichever model Pi is already using. Every model turn receives a compact binding agent profile, the active phase contract, current workflow state, and human/AI boundary. The full framework is not injected into every prompt.
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+ All repository framework Markdown is copied into the published package at build time and indexed for on-demand use. Run `/ahead-guide` to read references applicable to the active phase, `/ahead-guide all` to browse the complete packaged set, or `/ahead-guide <topic>` to open a specific document. AI uses `ahead_get_reference` when it needs the same source material. This preserves traceability without filling the context window with unrelated documents.
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  The normal implementation handoff is:
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  ```text
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  | Command | Effect |
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  | `/ahead [title]` | Enter, resume, or perform the next guided AHEAD action |
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+ | `/ahead-guide [topic]` | Read phase-relevant or requested AHEAD Markdown |
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  | `/ahead-help` | Show commands and authority boundaries |
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  `/ahead-start`, `/ahead-status`, `/ahead-record`, `/ahead-accept`, `/ahead-advance`, and `/ahead-return` remain available as advanced recovery and inspection commands. Normal use should not require memorizing them.
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  ## AI tools
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  - `ahead_get_context` reads authoritative state.
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  - `ahead_record_artifact` records only AI/shared artifacts allowed in the current phase.
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  - `ahead_request_transition` reports readiness but cannot change state.
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  - A tool denial is a workflow boundary, not a request to find a bypass.
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+ - Help humans understand and solve problems through questions, explanations, evidence, hints, and bounded suggestions. Do not turn a request for help into taking over human-owned work.
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+ - Where human-first reasoning is required, ask for the human's current model, first attempt, or intended behavior before generating a solution.
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+ - Where human-first reasoning is required, ask for the human's current model, first attempt, or intended behavior before generating a solution.
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+ - Where human-first reasoning is required, ask for the human's current model, first attempt, or intended behavior before generating a solution.
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+ - Help humans understand and solve problems through questions, explanations, evidence, hints, and bounded suggestions. Do not turn a request for help into taking over human-owned work.
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+ - Where human-first reasoning is required, ask for the human's current model, first attempt, or intended behavior before generating a solution.
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