Initial commit: Clean DSS implementation
Migrated from design-system-swarm with fresh git history.
Old project history preserved in /home/overbits/apps/design-system-swarm
Core components:
- MCP Server (Python FastAPI with mcp 1.23.1)
- Claude Plugin (agents, commands, skills, strategies, hooks, core)
- DSS Backend (dss-mvp1 - token translation, Figma sync)
- Admin UI (Node.js/React)
- Server (Node.js/Express)
- Storybook integration (dss-mvp1/.storybook)
Self-contained configuration:
- All paths relative or use DSS_BASE_PATH=/home/overbits/dss
- PYTHONPATH configured for dss-mvp1 and dss-claude-plugin
- .env file with all configuration
- Claude plugin uses ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} for portability
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# DSS Documentation Guide
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**Version 1.0.0** | Last Updated: 2025-12-08 | Status: Production
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This guide helps you find the right documentation for your task. Start here, find your scenario, and jump to the right doc.
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---
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## I'm New to DSS
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**Goal**: Understand what DSS is and get started
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**Read In This Order:**
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1. **PRINCIPLES.md** (5 min) - What DSS believes
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2. **README.md** (5 min) - Project overview
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3. **QUICK_REFERENCE.md** (5 min) - Key links and commands
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4. This guide (you're reading it!)
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**Then Choose Your Path:**
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- Integrating DSS into your project? → INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md
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- Contributing to DSS? → CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md
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- Setting up for development? → DEVELOPMENT_SETUP.md
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---
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## I Need to Do Something Specific
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### I'm Making a Structural Decision
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**Question**: Will this affect how components, tokens, or APIs work?
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**Read:**
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- **PRINCIPLES.md** (understand the 5 core principles)
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- **BEST_PRACTICES.md** (how to apply principles)
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- **.knowledge/adrs/** (how similar decisions were made)
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**Then:**
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- Create an ADR documenting your decision
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- Open PR referencing the ADR
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---
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### I'm Writing Code
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**Question**: What's the contract I need to follow?
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**Read:**
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- **ARCHITECTURE.md** (system structure and design)
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- **API_CONTRACTS.md** (endpoint specifications)
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- **BEST_PRACTICES.md** (implementation patterns for your principle)
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**Then:**
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- Follow the patterns in ARCHITECTURE.md
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- Respect the contracts in API_CONTRACTS.md
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- Link to BEST_PRACTICES.md in your PR if needed
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---
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### I'm Adding an API Endpoint or MCP Tool
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**Read:**
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- **API_CONTRACTS.md** (existing endpoints)
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- **BEST_PRACTICES.md** § Principle 5 (tool-first architecture)
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- **docs/03_reference/MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md** (how to design tools)
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**Then:**
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1. Design MCP tool (primary)
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2. Implement tool
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3. REST endpoint wraps tool
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4. Document in API_CONTRACTS.md with new version
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5. Create ADR for architectural decision
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---
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### I'm Integrating DSS into My Project
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**Read:**
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- **QUICK_REFERENCE.md** (overview)
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- **INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md** (step-by-step integration)
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- **API_CONTRACTS.md** (endpoints you'll use)
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- **docs/03_reference/MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md** (available tools)
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**Questions?**
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- "How do I do X?" → Search INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md
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- "What endpoints are available?" → See API_CONTRACTS.md
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- "How do tokens work?" → See docs/03_reference/TOKEN_SYSTEM.md
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---
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### I'm Deploying DSS
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**Read:**
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- **PROJECT_STATUS.md** (current deployment status)
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- **DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md** (step-by-step deployment)
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- **PRODUCTION_READINESS.md** (checklist before deploy)
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- **TROUBLESHOOTING.md** (when things go wrong)
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**Then:**
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- Check PRODUCTION_READINESS.md checklist
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- Follow DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md steps
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- Update PROJECT_STATUS.md after successful deploy
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---
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### I'm Debugging Something
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**Read:**
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- **PROJECT_STATUS.md** (known issues section)
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- **TROUBLESHOOTING.md** (common problems)
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- **ARCHITECTURE.md** (understand component interactions)
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- Log files in **logs/** directory
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**Still stuck?**
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- Check .knowledge/adrs/ for related decisions
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- Review ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md for common mistakes
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- Ask team in Slack with reference to docs you read
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---
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### I'm Reviewing a PR
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**Checklist:**
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- [ ] Does this violate any principles? → See PRINCIPLES.md
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- [ ] Did they follow best practices? → See BEST_PRACTICES.md
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- [ ] Should this be documented? → Where should it go?
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- [ ] Is this an architectural change? → ADR needed?
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- [ ] Version numbers updated? → See BEST_PRACTICES.md § Principle 2
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**Look for anti-patterns:**
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See ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md for common mistakes
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---
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## Documentation by Tier
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### Tier 1: Constitutional Documents (Immutable, Versioned)
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These change only through semantic versioning. They define the system.
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| Document | Purpose | Read When |
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|----------|---------|-----------|
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| **PRINCIPLES.md** | Core values (5 principles) | Onboarding, making decisions |
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| **API_CONTRACTS.md** | API endpoint specifications | Building integrations, implementing endpoints |
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| **ARCHITECTURE.md** | System design, structure | Understanding system, making changes |
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**Update Process:**
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1. Change file
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2. Bump version (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
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3. Add changelog entry
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4. Open PR
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5. Merge and tag (git tag v1.2.0)
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---
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### Tier 2: Current State Documents (Living, Weekly Updates)
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These reflect production reality. Updated at least weekly.
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| Document | Purpose | Read When |
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|----------|---------|-----------|
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| **PROJECT_STATUS.md** | Current deployment, bugs, roadmap | Weekly reviews, planning, status checks |
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| **IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md** | Feature inventory by phase | Understanding what's shipped |
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| **README.md** | Project overview, quick links | First time visiting repo |
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**Update Process:**
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1. Every Friday: Review and update
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2. Mark "Last Updated" with current date
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3. Update bugs, roadmap, deployment status
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4. Commit to main branch
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---
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### Tier 3: How-To Guides (Reference Documents)
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Detailed guidance on specific tasks. Updated as needed.
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| Document | Purpose | Read When |
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|----------|---------|-----------|
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| **QUICK_REFERENCE.md** | Cheat sheet, commands, quick links | Need to find something fast |
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| **INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md** | How to integrate DSS into your project | Using DSS in your own project |
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| **DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md** | Step-by-step deployment process | Deploying to production |
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| **MIGRATION_GUIDE.md** | How to upgrade between versions | Upgrading DSS version |
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| **MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md** | Available MCP tools and how to use them | Using MCP tools in automation |
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| **CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md** | How to contribute to DSS | Contributing code changes |
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| **DEVELOPMENT_SETUP.md** | Local development environment | Setting up to develop DSS |
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| **PRODUCTION_READINESS.md** | Pre-deployment checklist | Before deploying to production |
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| **TROUBLESHOOTING.md** | Common problems and solutions | Debugging issues |
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**Update Process:**
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1. Update when procedures change
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2. Mark "Last Updated" date
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3. Review monthly for staleness
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4. Archive if superseded by new guide
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---
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### Tier 4: Knowledge Archive
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Historical records, old versions, archived docs.
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| Document Type | Purpose | Read When |
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|---------|---------|-----------|
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| **.knowledge/adrs/** | Architecture Decision Records | Understanding why decisions were made |
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| **docs/archive/versions/** | Old API/Architecture versions | Integrating with old systems |
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| **docs/archive/** | Historical documents | Research, understanding evolution |
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---
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## Documentation Structure
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```
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docs/
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├── 01_core/
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│ ├── PRINCIPLES.md # Tier 1: What we believe
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│ ├── BEST_PRACTICES.md # How to apply principles
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│ ├── API_CONTRACTS.md # Tier 1: API spec
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│ ├── ARCHITECTURE.md # Tier 1: System design
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│ ├── ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md # What not to do
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│ └── DOCUMENTATION_GUIDE.md # This file
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│
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├── 02_status/
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│ ├── PROJECT_STATUS.md # Tier 2: Current state
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│ ├── IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md # Tier 2: Feature inventory
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│ └── CHANGELOG.md # Version history
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│
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├── 03_reference/
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│ ├── QUICK_REFERENCE.md # Tier 3: Cheat sheet
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│ ├── INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md # Tier 3: How to integrate
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│ ├── DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md # Tier 3: How to deploy
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│ ├── MIGRATION_GUIDE.md # Tier 3: Version upgrades
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│ ├── MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md # Tier 3: Tool reference
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│ ├── TOKEN_SYSTEM.md # Tier 3: Token guide
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│ ├── PRODUCTION_READINESS.md # Tier 3: Deploy checklist
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│ ├── TROUBLESHOOTING.md # Tier 3: Common problems
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│ ├── CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md # Tier 3: How to contribute
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│ └── DEVELOPMENT_SETUP.md # Tier 3: Dev environment
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│
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├── archive/
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│ ├── versions/
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│ │ ├── v1.0.0/
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│ │ │ ├── API_CONTRACTS.md
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│ │ │ └── ARCHITECTURE.md
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│ │ └── v1.1.0/
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│ │ └── ...
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│ ├── phases/
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│ └── 2024/
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│
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└── README.md # Repo overview
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```
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---
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## How to Find Information
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### By Task
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| I Want To... | Start Here |
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|-------------|-----------|
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| Understand DSS | PRINCIPLES.md |
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| Integrate DSS | INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md |
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| Deploy DSS | DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md |
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| Contribute code | CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md |
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| Write an endpoint | API_CONTRACTS.md + BEST_PRACTICES.md |
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| Use MCP tools | MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md |
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| Debug something | TROUBLESHOOTING.md |
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| Check status | PROJECT_STATUS.md |
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| Upgrade version | MIGRATION_GUIDE.md |
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| Understand a decision | .knowledge/adrs/ |
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### By Role
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| I'm A... | Read These |
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|---------|-----------|
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| **New Developer** | PRINCIPLES.md → README.md → QUICK_REFERENCE.md |
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| **Product Manager** | PROJECT_STATUS.md → IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md |
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| **DevOps Engineer** | DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md → PRODUCTION_READINESS.md |
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| **API Consumer** | API_CONTRACTS.md + INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md |
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| **System Architect** | ARCHITECTURE.md + ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md |
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| **PR Reviewer** | PRINCIPLES.md + BEST_PRACTICES.md |
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### By Principle
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| Principle | Learn More In |
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|-----------|--------------|
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| Design is Architectural | PRINCIPLES.md § 1, ARCHITECTURE.md |
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| Contracts are Immutable | BEST_PRACTICES.md § Principle 2, API_CONTRACTS.md |
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| Single Source of Truth | BEST_PRACTICES.md § Principle 3, ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md |
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| Decisions Traceable | BEST_PRACTICES.md § Principle 4, .knowledge/adrs/ |
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| Operations as Tools | BEST_PRACTICES.md § Principle 5, MCP_TOOLS_SPEC.md |
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---
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## Reading Paths
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### Path 1: Onboarding (30 minutes)
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```
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1. PRINCIPLES.md (5 min)
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↓
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2. README.md (5 min)
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↓
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3. QUICK_REFERENCE.md (5 min)
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↓
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4. Start with relevant Tier 3 guide for your task (15 min)
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```
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### Path 2: Making a Decision (45 minutes)
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```
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1. PRINCIPLES.md (5 min)
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↓
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2. BEST_PRACTICES.md for relevant principle (15 min)
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↓
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3. .knowledge/adrs/ - similar decisions (15 min)
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↓
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4. ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md (10 min)
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↓
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5. Create ADR for your decision
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```
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### Path 3: Architectural Change (1 hour)
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```
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1. ARCHITECTURE.md (20 min)
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↓
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2. BEST_PRACTICES.md (15 min)
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↓
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3. ANTI_PATTERNS_AND_LEARNINGS.md (10 min)
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↓
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4. .knowledge/adrs/ for similar decisions (15 min)
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↓
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5. Design change, create ADR, open PR
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```
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### Path 4: Integration (2 hours)
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```
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1. INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md (30 min)
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↓
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2. API_CONTRACTS.md (30 min)
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↓
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3. QUICK_REFERENCE.md (10 min)
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↓
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4. Implement integration, reference docs
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↓
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING.md if issues (20 min)
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```
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---
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## Docs That Reference Each Other
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**Single Source of Truth Flow:**
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```
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PRINCIPLES.md (what we believe)
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↓
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BEST_PRACTICES.md (how to implement)
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↓
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API_CONTRACTS.md, ARCHITECTURE.md (actual specs)
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↓
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IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md, DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md (how-to guides)
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↓
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Actual code implementation
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```
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**Decision Flow:**
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```
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BEST_PRACTICES.md (decision criteria)
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↓
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.knowledge/adrs/ (record decision)
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↓
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PR links to ADR (traceability)
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↓
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Code implements decision
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↓
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ARCHITECTURE.md or API_CONTRACTS.md (documents result)
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```
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---
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## Keeping Docs Current
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### Weekly (Every Friday)
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- [ ] Update PROJECT_STATUS.md
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- Mark "Last Updated"
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- Update bugs list
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- Update roadmap
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- Update deployment status
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### Monthly (First Friday)
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- [ ] Audit all Tier 3 docs for staleness
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- Any docs older than 30 days?
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- Still accurate?
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- Update or archive?
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### Per Release
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- [ ] Update API_CONTRACTS.md version
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- [ ] Add CHANGELOG entry
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- [ ] Update MIGRATION_GUIDE.md if breaking changes
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- [ ] Update IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md with new features
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- [ ] Create tag (git tag vX.Y.Z)
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### When Making Major Changes
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- [ ] Create or update ADR
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- [ ] Update relevant Tier 1 docs
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- [ ] Link PR to ADR
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- [ ] Update related Tier 3 guides
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---
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## FAQ: Finding Documentation
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**Q: Where are API endpoints documented?**
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A: API_CONTRACTS.md (Tier 1, immutable)
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**Q: Why did we choose this architecture?**
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A: Check ARCHITECTURE.md or .knowledge/adrs/ (decision records)
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**Q: What's currently deployed?**
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A: PROJECT_STATUS.md (Tier 2, updated weekly)
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**Q: How do I integrate DSS?**
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A: INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md (Tier 3, reference guide)
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**Q: How do I deploy changes?**
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A: DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md (Tier 3, step-by-step)
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**Q: What's the status of feature X?**
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A: IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md or PROJECT_STATUS.md
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**Q: What changed between versions?**
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A: CHANGELOG.md or MIGRATION_GUIDE.md
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**Q: Is this documented?**
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A: Yes! (probably) → Use this guide to find it
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---
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**Last Updated**: 2025-12-08
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**Version**: 1.0.0 (new navigation guide)
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**Status**: PRODUCTION
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