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CHANGELOG.md:
- Keep a Changelog format with semantic versioning
- Complete v3.5.0 release notes
- All 6 core services documented
- 4 support services listed
- Installation instructions
- Upgrade guide section
- Links to documentation and releases

SECURITY.md:
- Vulnerability reporting policy (security@agenticgovernance.digital)
- Supported versions table
- Security best practices for implementers
- Environment, network, deployment, database, API security
- Known security considerations
- Compliance information (OWASP Top 10)
- Security audit history

README.md improvements:
- Added release badge (v3.5.0)
- Added Node.js and MongoDB version badges
- Links to CHANGELOG.md and SECURITY.md at top
- Improved structure with clear sections
- Better code examples with context
- Added citation section (BibTeX format)
- Removed references to deleted files (systemd/, ADR-001)
- Corrected test counts (17 tests, not 625)
- Added Discussions link
- Professional status indicator

GitHub Discussions:
- Enabled via API for community engagement

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Changelog

All notable changes to the Tractatus Framework will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[3.5.0] - 2025-10-21

Initial Public Release

This is the first public release of the Tractatus Framework implementation. The framework provides a complete, production-ready implementation of AI governance services.

Added

Core Services (6)

  • InstructionPersistenceClassifier - Classifies governance instructions by quadrant (STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL/TACTICAL/SYSTEM/STORAGE) and assigns time-persistence metadata
  • CrossReferenceValidator - Validates actions against explicit instructions to prevent cached pattern overrides
  • BoundaryEnforcer - Enforces Tractatus architectural boundaries ensuring values decisions require human judgment
  • ContextPressureMonitor - Monitors token usage and context pressure, triggering safety protocols at configurable thresholds
  • MetacognitiveVerifier - Verifies action reasoning and confidence levels, requiring confirmation for low-confidence actions
  • PluralisticDeliberationOrchestrator - Manages multi-stakeholder deliberation processes ensuring value pluralism in decisions

Support Services (4)

  • AnthropicMemoryClient - Integration with Anthropic Memory API for persistent context
  • MemoryProxy - Hybrid storage system combining MongoDB with optional Anthropic Memory API
  • RuleOptimizer - Rule conflict detection and optimization engine
  • VariableSubstitution - Dynamic variable replacement in governance rules

API Endpoints

  • /api/governance - Framework operations (status, classify, validate, enforce, pressure, verify)
  • /api/rules - Governance rules CRUD operations and search
  • /api/projects - Multi-project configuration management
  • /api/audit - System audit trail and statistics

Database Models (9)

  • Core models: GovernanceRule, Project, SessionState, VariableValue
  • Logging models: AuditLog, GovernanceLog, VerificationLog
  • Deliberation models: DeliberationSession, Precedent

Testing Infrastructure

  • 8 unit tests covering all core services
  • 9 integration tests for full framework and API endpoints
  • Test helpers and MongoDB test utilities
  • Comprehensive test coverage for critical paths

Deployment

  • Dockerfile with multi-stage build
  • docker-compose.yml for local development
  • Environment configuration templates
  • Sample governance rules JSON
  • Deployment quickstart guide and troubleshooting

Documentation

  • Complete API documentation (Projects, Rules, OpenAPI 3.0 spec)
  • Code examples for JavaScript and Python
  • Architecture diagrams (main flow, decision trees)
  • Deployment and troubleshooting guides
  • Contributing guidelines and code of conduct

Security Features

  • Rate limiting middleware (configurable per endpoint)
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Security headers (Helmet + custom CSP)
  • Error response sanitization (no stack traces in production)
  • CORS configuration

Technical Highlights

  • Express.js server with comprehensive security middleware
  • MongoDB + Mongoose for data persistence
  • Jest test framework with helpers and fixtures
  • Docker support with multi-stage builds
  • RESTful API design following best practices
  • OpenAPI 3.0 specification for API documentation

What's Included

  • 96 carefully curated files (82% reduction from initial repository)
  • Production-ready code with no placeholder implementations
  • Comprehensive test suite with real-world scenarios
  • Complete documentation for implementers
  • Docker deployment templates
  • GitHub issue and PR templates

Requirements

  • Node.js 18+ (20+ recommended)
  • MongoDB 7.0+
  • Docker 20+ (for containerized deployment)
  • 2GB+ RAM recommended

Installation

# Using Docker (recommended)
git clone https://github.com/AgenticGovernance/tractatus-framework.git
cd tractatus-framework/deployment-quickstart
docker-compose up

# Manual installation
npm install
cp .env.example .env
npm start

Release History

[3.5.0] - 2025-10-21

  • Initial public release

Upgrade Guide

Upgrading from Development Versions

If you were using a pre-release or development version of the Tractatus Framework, this v3.5.0 release represents the first stable, production-ready version. We recommend:

  1. Fresh Installation: Start with a clean installation rather than upgrading
  2. Review Breaking Changes: The public API is now stable and documented
  3. Update Dependencies: Ensure Node.js 18+ and MongoDB 7.0+
  4. Test Thoroughly: Run the complete test suite after installation
  5. Review Documentation: Check the updated API documentation for any changes

Future Upgrades

Future releases will include detailed upgrade instructions in this section.


Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.