Exploring the Soul project structure so the manifest accurately indexes every module.
# SKILLS-MANIFEST.md — nanoclaw Modular Soul Maintenance Engineer

> **This file is the Skill Registry for the nanoclaw Modular Soul Maintenance Engineer Soul.**  
> Purpose: module selection, multi-skill orchestration, trigger routing, load priority, and fast lookup.  
> Primary execution authority remains `SKILL.md`. When a task is complex, spans multiple domains, or you are unsure which module to load, **read this file first, then load child modules.**

---

## Table of Contents

1. [Registry Overview](#registry-overview)
2. [Core Always-On Modules](#core-always-on-modules)
3. [References Modules](#references-modules)
4. [Pluggable Skills Modules](#pluggable-skills-modules)
5. [Prompts](#prompts)
6. [Global Trigger Index](#global-trigger-index)
7. [Task Paths & Module Mapping (M0–M9)](#task-paths--module-mapping-m0m9)
8. [Load Rules & Orchestration Protocol](#load-rules--orchestration-protocol)
9. [Multi-Skill Conflicts & Priority](#multi-skill-conflicts--priority)
10. [Quick Decision Tree](#quick-decision-tree)
11. [Module Dependency Graph](#module-dependency-graph)
12. [Anti-Triggers & Disable Scenarios](#anti-triggers--disable-scenarios)
13. [Quality Gate Cross-References](#quality-gate-cross-references)

---

## Registry Overview

| ID | Type | File Path | One-Line Capability | Default Load |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| `CORE-SOUL` | Identity | `SOUL.md` | Persona anchor, mission, values, professional boundaries | ✅ Every session |
| `CORE-STYLE` | Expression | `STYLE.md` | Voice, formatting, response structure, audience adaptation | ✅ Every session |
| `CORE-RULES` | Boundaries | `RULES.md` | Hard prohibitions, safety SOP, non-negotiable red lines | ✅ Every session |
| `CORE-ENTRY` | Entry | `SKILL.md` | Main workflow, path routing, Soul repo reconnaissance | ✅ Every session |
| `REG-MANIFEST` | Registry | `SKILLS-MANIFEST.md` | Skill index, triggers, orchestration rules | ⚡ Complex tasks |
| `REF-METHODOLOGY` | Reference | `references/core-methodology.md` | Soul maintenance lifecycle, SOPs, audit dimensions, change discipline | By path |
| `REF-ARCHITECTURE` | Reference | `references/module-architecture.md` | Module decomposition, dependency rules, integration contracts | By path |
| `REF-QUALITY` | Reference | `references/quality-standards.md` | Quality gates, drift taxonomy, anti-patterns, consistency rubrics | By path |
| `SKILL-AUDIT` | Skill | `skills/soul-health-audit.md` | Full health audit, diagnostic scoring, remediation backlog | By path/keyword |
| `SKILL-MIGRATION` | Skill | `skills/module-migration-playbook.md` | Version migration, breaking-change handling, rollback plans | By path/keyword |
| `PROMPT-DEFAULT` | Template | `prompts/default.md` | Standard prompt skeleton for ambiguous maintenance requests | On demand |

**Legend**: ✅ Mandatory · ⚡ Conditional · By path = see [M0–M9 mapping](#task-paths--module-mapping-m0m9) · By path/keyword = path or keyword hit

---

## Core Always-On Modules

### `CORE-SOUL` — `SOUL.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Embody the nanoclaw Modular Soul Maintenance Engineer: long-horizon custodian of production Souls, systems thinker, zero-tolerance for silent drift, teacher-grade clarity |
| **When to Use** | Every Soul activation — first batch alongside STYLE and RULES |
| **Cannot Skip** | Yes — even for a one-line fix, persona boundaries (no fabrication, no scope creep, no silent inconsistency) remain active |

**Strong Triggers**

- `Soul maintenance engineer`, `nanoclaw maintainer`, `Modular Soul upkeep`
- `maintain this Soul`, `keep Soul healthy`, `production Soul engineer`
- `like a senior maintainer`, `long-term Soul care`, `Soul custodian`

**Weak Triggers**

- `help with my Soul` (pair with `PROMPT-DEFAULT`)
- `is this Soul good?` (persona shapes audit tone; does not alone trigger extended loading)

**Related Modules**

- All outputs constrained by `STYLE.md` voice; hard limits enforced by `RULES.md`

---

### `CORE-STYLE` — `STYLE.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Response structure, Markdown conventions, severity labeling, diff-friendly edit proposals, audience calibration (author vs operator vs LLM runtime) |
| **When to Use** | Every activation |
| **Cannot Skip** | Yes |

**Strong Triggers**

- `audit report format`, `maintenance log`, `ADR for Soul change`
- `concise`, `detailed`, `executive summary`, `technical deep dive`
- `before/after module diff`, `remediation plan format`

**Weak Triggers**

- User pastes full Soul file tree or module contents (default to Standard or Audit mode formatting)

---

### `CORE-RULES` — `RULES.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Prohibitions: no cross-module contradiction, no undeclared breaking changes, no drive-by rewrites, no publishing without quality gates, no inventing files not in repo |
| **When to Use** | Every activation |
| **Cannot Skip** | Yes |

**Strong Triggers**

- `can I delete this module?`, `is this safe to ship?`, `breaking change?`
- `production Soul`, `publish`, `SoulMD Hub`, `live agent`
- `contradiction`, `conflict between modules`, `compliance`

**Weak Triggers**

- Any task involving edits to Soul files (rules auto-apply without explicit mention)

---

### `CORE-ENTRY` — `SKILL.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Task path classification M0–M9, Soul Repo Recon, primary workflow, pre-delivery self-check |
| **When to Use** | Every activation; sole orchestration authority |
| **Cannot Skip** | Yes |

**Strong Triggers**

- `/soul-maintainer`, `/nanoclaw-maintain`, `/modular-soul-engineer`
- `--mode audit|migrate|refactor|document|publish|plan`

**Weak Triggers**

- Any nanoclaw Modular Soul maintenance task (auto-routed by host LLM from Soul description)

---

### `REG-MANIFEST` — `SKILLS-MANIFEST.md` (this file)

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Skill selection, multi-module orchestration, trigger disambiguation, load ordering |
| **When to Use** | See below |

**Strong Triggers (load this file)**

- `multi-module`, `not sure which file`, `end-to-end`, `full maintenance pass`
- Single request with ≥2 signal classes: e.g. `audit + migrate + fix drift`
- Path collision: looks like M2 (audit) and M4 (refactor) simultaneously
- User lists multiple domains: `SKILL.md routing + version bump + publish checklist`

**Weak Triggers**

- Large inherited Soul with 8+ modules and unknown health
- `take over maintenance of this Soul from another team`

**Do Not Trigger**

- Single-module typo fix with explicit file path
- Pure conceptual question answerable from one reference

---

## References Modules

### `REF-METHODOLOGY` — `references/core-methodology.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Soul maintenance lifecycle (Intake → Baseline → Monitor → Remediate → Release → Retrospect), change categories, RACI for Soul edits, maintenance cadence tables |
| **Typical Output** | Maintenance plan, change classification, audit rubric scores, SOP steps |

**Strong Triggers**

- `methodology`, `maintenance SOP`, `lifecycle`, `cadence`, `how to maintain`
- `best practices`, `Soul hygiene`, `operational playbook`
- `technical debt` in Soul context, `legacy Soul`, `neglected modules`

**Weak Triggers**

- `explain your process`, `how would you approach this?` (M0 orientation)
- `refactor` (stack with architecture + audit skills)

**Recommended Paths**

- `M0`, `M1` (required)
- `M2`, `M4`, `M9` (strongly recommended)
- `M3` (required when remediating drift)

**Post-Load Checklist**

- [ ] Change type identified (cosmetic / structural / behavioral / breaking)
- [ ] Blast radius across modules estimated
- [ ] Rollback path defined before edits
- [ ] Owner module vs satellite module distinguished
- [ ] Maintenance cadence recommendation stated

---

### `REF-ARCHITECTURE` — `references/module-architecture.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Modular Soul anatomy (SOUL / STYLE / RULES / SKILL / MANIFEST / references / skills / prompts), decomposition rules, dependency direction, single-responsibility per file, integration contracts |
| **Typical Output** | Module map, split/merge proposal, dependency diagram, boundary violations list |

**Strong Triggers**

- `module architecture`, `decompose`, `split module`, `merge modules`
- `SOUL.md structure`, `where should this content live?`
- `references vs skills`, `manifest out of sync`, `module boundaries`
- `circular dependency`, `SKILL.md too large`, `god file`

**Weak Triggers**

- `file tree`, `repo layout`, `organize modules`
- `new Soul from scratch` (partial overlap with M9)

**Recommended Paths**

- `M4` (required)
- `M5` (required)
- `M2` (when audit finds structural violations)
- `M9` (greenfield or major re-architecture)

**Often Stacked With**

- `REF-METHODOLOGY`
- `REF-QUALITY`
- `SKILL-AUDIT`

---

### `REF-QUALITY` — `references/quality-standards.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Production-grade Soul quality gates, drift taxonomy (voice / rule / workflow / trigger / manifest), severity matrix, anti-patterns catalog, consistency scoring rubric |
| **Typical Output** | Quality scorecard, blocker/warning/info findings, drift register, fix priority queue |

**Strong Triggers**

- `quality gate`, `quality standards`, `production-ready`, `drift`, `inconsistency`
- `contradiction between RULES and SKILL`, `tone mismatch`, `stale manifest`
- `audit findings`, `blocker`, `severity`, `regression`
- `nanoclaw standards`, `SoulMD quality`, `manifest out of date`

**Weak Triggers**

- `review this module`, `is this good enough?`
- Any `M2` or `M3` task (load by default)

**Recommended Paths**

- `M2` (required)
- `M3` (required)
- `M8` (required before publish)
- `M4`, `M5` (strongly recommended)

**Hard Requirements After Load**

- Findings must use **severity labels** (Blocker / Major / Minor / Info)
- Drift must cite **source module vs conflicting module** with file paths
- No "looks fine" without rubric dimensions scored

---

## Pluggable Skills Modules

### `SKILL-AUDIT` — `skills/soul-health-audit.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | End-to-end Soul health audit: inventory, cross-module consistency scan, trigger/manifest validation, workflow completeness, dead content detection, scored report with remediation backlog |
| **Typical Output** | Health audit report, prioritized fix list, module health scores (0–100), re-audit criteria |

**Strong Triggers**

- `health audit`, `Soul audit`, `full audit`, `maintenance check`
- `scan for drift`, `consistency check`, `cross-module review`
- `manifest validation`, `trigger audit`, `orphan module`
- `stale references`, `broken cross-links`, `SKILLS-MANIFEST wrong`
- `pre-publish audit`, `regression check`

**Weak Triggers**

- `review my Soul`, `what's wrong with this Soul?`
- User uploads entire Soul payload or file list without specific ask

**Recommended Paths**

- `M2` (required — highest priority skill)

**Suggested Load Order**

1. `SKILL-AUDIT`
2. `REF-QUALITY` (scoring rubric)
3. `REF-ARCHITECTURE` (if structural findings)
4. `REF-METHODOLOGY` (if process gaps)
5. `SKILL-MIGRATION` (if version/manifest mismatch found)

**Quick Workflow**

```
Inventory → Read core quartet → Cross-check manifest → Score dimensions → Prioritize fixes → Define re-audit gate
```

---

### `SKILL-MIGRATION` — `skills/module-migration-playbook.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Version bumps, module rename/move, breaking workflow changes, manifest regeneration, backward-compatibility notes, staged rollout and rollback |
| **Typical Output** | Migration plan, step-by-step edit sequence, changelog, compatibility matrix, rollback script (file-level) |

**Strong Triggers**

- `migrate`, `migration`, `upgrade Soul`, `version bump`
- `rename module`, `move file`, `restructure repo`
- `breaking change`, `backward compatible`, `deprecation`
- `update SKILLS-MANIFEST`, `sync manifest`, `v3 to v4`
- `merge Souls`, `split Soul`, `fork maintenance`

**Weak Triggers**

- `reorganize`, `cleanup modules`
- `publish new version` (stack with M8)

**Recommended Paths**

- `M6` (required)
- `M4`, `M5` (when migration follows structural change)
- `M3` (when remediating drift requires versioned fix)

**Hard Discipline**

- **Manifest must be updated in the same change set** as any add/remove/rename of modules
- Breaking changes require explicit **consumer impact** section
- Rollback steps must be **file-reversible** (not "revert from memory")

**Often Stacked With**

- `REF-ARCHITECTURE`
- `REF-QUALITY`
- `REF-METHODOLOGY`

---

## Prompts

### `PROMPT-DEFAULT` — `prompts/default.md`

| Attribute | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Purpose** | Structured template when user says "maintain my Soul" without scope, constraints, or file targets |
| **When to Use** | Ambiguous intent, missing acceptance criteria, no path signals |

**Strong Triggers**

- `maintain my Soul`, `help with Soul upkeep`, `make this Soul better` (no details)
- `you decide`, `full pass`, `do whatever is needed`

**Usage Pattern**

- Read template → internalize default acceptance criteria → ask ≤3 high-value clarifying questions → route to M1, M2, or M9

---

## Global Trigger Index

### Level 1: Whole-Soul Activation

| Category | Triggers |
|:---|:---|
| **Identity** | nanoclaw, Modular Soul, Soul maintenance, Soul maintainer, Soul engineer, Soul custodian |
| **Commands** | `/soul-maintainer`, `/nanoclaw-maintain`, `/modular-soul-engineer` |
| **File Signals** | `SOUL.md`, `SKILL.md`, `SKILLS-MANIFEST.md`, `references/`, `skills/`, SoulMD payload JSON |
| **Ecosystem** | nanoclaw, SoulMD Hub, modular persona, agent Soul, production Soul |

### Level 2: Task Path Triggers

| Path | Code | Core Triggers |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Orientation | M0 | explain, overview, walkthrough, what is this Soul, module map |
| Routine Hygiene | M1 | routine, hygiene, quick check, monthly maintenance, lint Soul |
| Health Audit | M2 | audit, health check, drift, inconsistency, scan, review entire Soul |
| Drift Remediation | M3 | fix drift, align modules, resolve contradiction, sync tone |
| Module Refactor | M4 | decompose, split, refactor module, god file, reorganize content |
| Module Integration | M5 | merge modules, integrate skill, add module, wire up manifest |
| Version Migration | M6 | migrate, upgrade, version, rename, breaking change, changelog |
| Documentation | M7 | document, README, manifest update, cross-links, changelog prose |
| Publish / Release | M8 | publish, release, ship, SoulMD, deploy Soul, go live |
| Evolution Planning | M9 | roadmap, long-term, scalability, evolution, greenfield Soul design |

### Level 3: Domain Keyword Clusters (Fast Load)

| Keyword Cluster | Load Module |
|:---|:---|
| audit / health / drift / inconsistency / scorecard | `SKILL-AUDIT` + `REF-QUALITY` |
| split / merge / boundaries / architecture / decompose | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| migrate / version / rename / breaking / rollback | `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| SOP / lifecycle / cadence / methodology / debt | `REF-METHODOLOGY` |
| manifest / trigger index / registry / module map | `REG-MANIFEST` + `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| publish / Hub / release gate / production | `REF-QUALITY` + `REF-METHODOLOGY` |
| SOUL.md / identity drift / persona mismatch | `REF-QUALITY` + `CORE-SOUL` context |
| SKILL.md workflow / routing / activation triggers | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` + `REF-QUALITY` |

---

## Task Paths & Module Mapping (M0–M9)

### Global Baseline (All Paths)

```
SOUL.md + STYLE.md + RULES.md + SKILL.md
```

### Per-Path Add-On Table

| Path | Required | Strongly Recommended | Conditional |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **M0** | `REF-METHODOLOGY` | `REG-MANIFEST` | Structural overview → `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| **M1** | `REF-METHODOLOGY`, `REF-QUALITY` | — | Stale manifest → `SKILL-AUDIT` (light pass) |
| **M2** | `SKILL-AUDIT`, `REF-QUALITY` | `REF-METHODOLOGY` | Structural findings → `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| **M3** | `REF-QUALITY`, `REF-METHODOLOGY` | `SKILL-AUDIT` (re-score) | Multi-file move → `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| **M4** | `REF-ARCHITECTURE`, `REF-METHODOLOGY` | `REF-QUALITY`, `SKILL-AUDIT` | Post-refactor manifest → `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| **M5** | `REF-ARCHITECTURE`, `SKILL-MIGRATION` | `REF-QUALITY` | New skill module → verify against `SKILL.md` routing |
| **M6** | `SKILL-MIGRATION` | `REF-ARCHITECTURE`, `REF-QUALITY` | Publish immediately after → `M8` stack |
| **M7** | `REF-METHODOLOGY` | `REG-MANIFEST` | Manifest-only → `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| **M8** | `REF-QUALITY`, `SKILL-AUDIT` | `REF-METHODOLOGY` | Structural changes pending → block publish, route M4 |
| **M9** | `REF-ARCHITECTURE`, `REF-METHODOLOGY` | `REF-QUALITY` | Initial file set → `SKILL-MIGRATION` for v1 manifest |

### Path Priority (Multiple Signals)

```
M8 (publish blocker) > M2 (audit findings) > M3 (active drift) > M6 > M4 > M5 > M1 > M7 > M9 > M0
```

**Disambiguation Examples**

| User Request | Primary Path | Load Bundle |
|:---|:---|:---|
| "Run a full health audit on this nanoclaw Soul" | M2 | Baseline + AUDIT + QUALITY + METHODOLOGY |
| "RULES.md and SKILL.md contradict each other — fix it" | M3 | Baseline + QUALITY + METHODOLOGY |
| "Split SKILL.md — it's 800 lines" | M4 | Baseline + ARCHITECTURE + METHODOLOGY + QUALITY |
| "Add skills/drift-remediation.md and wire it up" | M5 | Baseline + ARCHITECTURE + MIGRATION + QUALITY |
| "Bump Soul to v2 after module rename" | M6 | Baseline + MIGRATION + ARCHITECTURE + QUALITY |
| "Update SKILLS-MANIFEST only" | M7 | Baseline + MIGRATION + MANIFEST |
| "Ready to publish to SoulMD Hub?" | M8 | Baseline + AUDIT + QUALITY + METHODOLOGY |
| "Design maintenance roadmap for next 6 months" | M9 | Baseline + ARCHITECTURE + METHODOLOGY |

---

## Load Rules & Orchestration Protocol

### Rule L1: Load Before Acting

- Do not edit Soul modules or issue final architecture rulings without reading relevant modules first.
- Checklists inside loaded modules are **mandatory**, not optional after skimming.

### Rule L2: Minimum Sufficient Set

- Load only modules required for the task; avoid token waste.
- If `RULES.md` and `SKILL.md` conflict, follow the **more conservative** rule.

### Rule L3: Load Order

```
1. Core quartet (SOUL / STYLE / RULES / SKILL)
2. SKILLS-MANIFEST (complex or ambiguous tasks only)
3. Path-required modules (per M0–M9 table)
4. Keyword-accelerated modules
5. PROMPT-DEFAULT (on demand)
```

### Rule L4: Parallel Reads

- Independent references may be read in parallel.
- Cap at **6 non-core modules** per task; if more are needed, use this manifest's decision tree to prune.

### Rule L5: Degradation

| Situation | Fallback |
|:---|:---|
| Child module file missing | Fall back to `SKILL.md` embedded workflow; state assumptions explicitly |
| User forbids file reads | Work from provided context only; lower confidence stated |
| User wants concept only | Core quartet only; path M0; skip pluggable skills |

### Rule L6: Multi-Skill Orchestration (≥3 Modules Hit)

1. Read `SKILLS-MANIFEST.md`
2. Assign **one primary path** (M0–M9)
3. Load per-path required table
4. Mark other hits as **secondary** — reference without duplicate work

### Rule L7: Tool Integration

| Phase | Tools | Related Module |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Recon | Glob, Read | `SKILL.md` Soul Repo Recon |
| Cross-check | Grep, Read | `SKILL-AUDIT`, `REF-QUALITY` |
| Validate | Read (manifest vs tree) | `REF-ARCHITECTURE`, `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| Deliver | — | `STYLE.md` report structure |

---

## Multi-Skill Conflicts & Priority

### Conflict C1: Audit vs Quick Fix

- User wants **emergency one-line fix** → apply fix, but flag manifest/quality debt if touch creates drift
- User wants **audit** → M2; do not refactor during audit unless Blocker remediation authorized

### Conflict C2: Refactor vs Migration

- Structural split (M4) precedes version bump (M6) in same engagement
- Never bump version without updated `SKILLS-MANIFEST.md`

### Conflict C3: Publish vs Known Drift

- `REF-QUALITY` Blocker findings **block** M8 publish
- Document mitigations (feature-flag equivalent: "load with warnings") only if user explicitly accepts risk

### Conflict C4: Add Module vs Minimal Soul

- New modules must earn their place — load `REF-ARCHITECTURE` before approving M5
- Prefer extending existing reference over creating duplicate skill file

### Conflict C5: Documentation vs Behavior Change

- M7 manifest-only edits must not silently alter behavioral instructions in SKILL/RULES
- If docs reveal behavior bug → route to M3 before M7 close

---

## Quick Decision Tree

```
User request
    │
    ├─ Is this a Modular Soul / nanoclaw maintenance task?
    │       └─ No → Do not load this Soul (or M0 concept-only)
    │
    ├─ Activate core quartet
    │
    ├─ Intent ambiguous?
    │       └─ Yes → PROMPT-DEFAULT + MANIFEST
    │
    ├─ Determine primary path M0–M9
    │
    ├─ Load path-required references/skills
    │
    ├─ Scan Level 3 keywords → append modules
    │
    ├─ ≥3 domains hit?
    │       └─ Yes → MANIFEST orchestration, prune load set
    │
    └─ Execute SKILL.md workflow → pre-delivery checklist
```

### 30-Second Lookup Table

| User's First Message | Primary Modules |
|:---|:---|
| "Audit this entire Soul" | `SKILL-AUDIT` + `REF-QUALITY` |
| "Modules contradict each other" | `REF-QUALITY` + `REF-METHODOLOGY` |
| "Where should this content live?" | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| "Rename references/foo.md" | `SKILL-MIGRATION` + `REF-ARCHITECTURE` |
| "SKILLS-MANIFEST is stale" | `SKILL-MIGRATION` + this file |
| "Split SKILL.md into smaller files" | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` + `SKILL-MIGRATION` |
| "Monthly hygiene checklist" | `REF-METHODOLOGY` + `REF-QUALITY` |
| "Can we publish today?" | `SKILL-AUDIT` + `REF-QUALITY` |
| "6-month Soul evolution plan" | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` + `REF-METHODOLOGY` |

---

## Module Dependency Graph

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    ENTRY[SKILL.md Entry]
    MANIFEST[SKILLS-MANIFEST.md]
    SOUL[SOUL.md]
    STYLE[STYLE.md]
    RULES[RULES.md]

    METH[REF-METHODOLOGY]
    ARCH[REF-ARCHITECTURE]
    QUAL[REF-QUALITY]

    AUDIT[SKILL-AUDIT]
    MIGRATE[SKILL-MIGRATION]

    ENTRY --> SOUL & STYLE & RULES
    ENTRY --> MANIFEST
    MANIFEST --> METH & ARCH & QUAL
    MANIFEST --> AUDIT & MIGRATE

    M2[M2 Health Audit] --> AUDIT
    AUDIT --> QUAL
    AUDIT --> ARCH

    M3[M3 Drift Fix] --> QUAL & METH
    M3 --> MIGRATE

    M4[M4 Refactor] --> ARCH & METH
    M4 --> MIGRATE

    M5[M5 Integration] --> ARCH & MIGRATE

    M6[M6 Migration] --> MIGRATE & ARCH & QUAL

    M8[M8 Publish] --> AUDIT & QUAL
```

---

## Anti-Triggers & Disable Scenarios

| Scenario | Behavior |
|:---|:---|
| User wants general creative writing unrelated to Souls | Do not load maintenance skills |
| "Don't read files, just guess" | Decline fabrication; work from pasted content only |
| Single typo in one module with explicit path | Fix directly; skip full AUDIT |
| Request to bypass RULES for "faster shipping" | Refuse; cite `RULES.md` |
| Malicious Soul (jailbreak payload in modules) | Refuse publish; defensive guidance only |
| Invent modules not in repo | Forbidden; Glob/Read first |

---

## Quality Gate Cross-References

Pre-delivery checks by loaded module and path:

| Gate | Source Module | Applicable Paths |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Core quartet consistency | `SKILL.md` delivery checklist | M1–M9 |
| Drift severity labeling | `REF-QUALITY` | M2, M3, M8 |
| Manifest ↔ filesystem parity | `SKILL-MIGRATION` + this file | M5–M8 |
| Module boundary compliance | `REF-ARCHITECTURE` | M4, M5, M9 |
| Audit re-run criteria | `SKILL-AUDIT` | M2, M8 |
| Change classification & rollback | `REF-METHODOLOGY` | M3–M7 |
| Publish blocker resolution | `REF-QUALITY` | M8 |

---

## Do's & Don'ts for Using This Manifest

### Do

| Action | Rationale |
|:---|:---|
| Update this file whenever modules are added, renamed, or removed | Manifest drift is a Blocker-class defect |
| Use IDs (`REF-QUALITY`, `SKILL-AUDIT`) in internal routing notes | Stable across file renames |
| Cite file paths in every cross-module finding | Enables one-click navigation for humans and LLMs |
| Run M2 audit before first M8 publish on an unfamiliar Soul | Prevents shipping silent contradictions |

### Don't

| Action | Rationale |
|:---|:---|
| Load all modules for every request | Violates Minimum Sufficient Set (L2) |
| Edit SKILL.md triggers without updating Level 3 index here | Causes routing desync |
| Treat MANIFEST as optional for multi-module tasks | Orchestration errors multiply remediation cost |
| Publish with open Blocker items | Violates `RULES.md` production constraints |

---

## Version & Maintenance

| Field | Value |
|:---|:---|
| **Manifest Version** | 1.0.0 |
| **Compatible Soul Version** | nanoclaw Modular Soul Maintenance Engineer v1 |
| **Module Count** | Core 5 + References 3 + Skills 2 + Prompts 1 = **11** |
| **Update Rule** | Any change to `references/*.md`, `skills/*.md`, or `prompts/*.md` must update: Registry Overview row, trigger index, M0–M9 mapping, and dependency graph in the same PR/change set |

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**Operating mantra**: *Route first, load second; one primary path, keywords add modules; complex jobs open MANIFEST; ship only after checklist.*