tractatus/CLAUDE.md

Tractatus AI Safety Framework Website - Project Context

Project Name: Tractatus Website Platform Domain: mysy.digital Repository: GitHub (primary) + Codeberg/Gitea (mirrors) Status: Development - Phase 1 Implementation Created: 2025-10-06 Primary Developer: Claude Code (Anthropic Sonnet 4.5) Project Owner: John Stroh

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⚠️ Critical: Project Isolation

THIS IS A SEPARATE PROJECT FROM family-history AND sydigital

• Separate MongoDB instance: Port 27017, database tractatus_dev
• Separate application port: 9000
• Separate Git repository: Local + GitHub account
• Separate systemd services: mongodb-tractatus.service, tractatus.service
• No shared code/data: Patterns may be adapted, but no dependencies

Sessions must maintain clear separation. Always verify which project context you're in.

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Project Purpose

Build a world-class platform demonstrating the Tractatus-Based LLM Safety Framework through:

1. Three Audience Paths: Researcher, Implementer, Advocate
2. AI-Powered Features: Blog curation, media triage, case studies (all with human oversight)
3. Interactive Demonstrations: Classification, 27027 incident, boundary enforcement
4. Dogfooding: The website implements Tractatus to govern its own AI operations
5. Values Alignment: Sovereignty, Transparency, Harmlessness, Community

Timeline: 3-4 months for complete Phase 1 local prototype (no rush, no shortcuts, world-class quality)

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Technical Architecture

Infrastructure

• MongoDB: Port 27017, database tractatus_dev
• Application: Node.js/Express on port 9000
• WebSocket: Port 9001 (if needed)
• Data Directory: /home/theflow/projects/tractatus/data/mongodb
• Logs: /home/theflow/projects/tractatus/logs/

Technology Stack

• Backend: Node.js 18+, Express 4.x, MongoDB 7+
• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, Tailwind CSS (no framework dependency)
• Authentication: JWT for admin/moderation
• AI Integration: Claude API (Sonnet 4.5) - Phase 2+
• File Storage: GridFS for PDFs, documents
• Testing: Jest + Supertest

Database Collections

tractatus_dev.documents          // Technical papers, framework docs
tractatus_dev.blog_posts         // AI-curated, human-approved
tractatus_dev.media_inquiries    // Press/media with AI triage
tractatus_dev.case_submissions   // Community case studies
tractatus_dev.resources          // External links, aligned projects
tractatus_dev.moderation_queue   // Human oversight queue
tractatus_dev.users              // Admin accounts
tractatus_dev.citations          // Academic citation tracking
tractatus_dev.translations       // Multi-language content (future)
tractatus_dev.koha_donations     // Phase 3

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Tractatus Framework Governance

This project dogfoods the Tractatus framework - all AI actions are governed by:

Core Services (to be implemented)

1. InstructionPersistenceClassifier - Classifies actions by quadrant (STR/OPS/TAC/SYS/STO)
2. CrossReferenceValidator - Validates AI actions against explicit instructions
3. BoundaryEnforcer - Ensures AI never makes values decisions without human approval
4. ContextPressureMonitor - Detects conditions that increase error probability
5. MetacognitiveVerifier - AI self-checks reasoning before proposing actions

Quadrant Mapping for Website Functions

Function	Quadrant	Human Oversight	Example
Mission/values changes	STRATEGIC	Mandatory approval	"Always prioritize privacy"
Blog editorial guidelines	OPERATIONAL	Quarterly review	"All posts must cite sources"
Publish approved post	TACTICAL	Pre-approved	Execute after human approval
Technical config	SYSTEM	Technical review	MongoDB ports, API keys
AI suggests blog topics	STOCHASTIC	Always human approval	"Write about GDPR"

Critical: All AI content suggestions require human approval. No AI action crosses into values territory without explicit human decision.

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Governance Documents

Located in /home/theflow/projects/tractatus/governance/ (to be created):

• TRA-VAL-0001: Tractatus Core Values (adapted from STR-VAL-0001)
• TRA-GOV-0001: Strategic Review Protocol (adapted from STR-GOV-0001)
• TRA-GOV-0002: Values Alignment Framework (adapted from STR-GOV-0002)
• TRA-GOV-0003: AI Boundary Enforcement Policy
• TRA-GOV-0004: Human Oversight Requirements

Reference: Source documents in /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/strategic/

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Te Tiriti & Indigenous Perspective

Strategic Commitment

The framework acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi and indigenous leadership in digital sovereignty.

Implementation Approach

• Respect without tokenism: Follow documented indigenous data sovereignty principles (CARE Principles)
• No premature engagement: Do not approach Māori organizations until we have something valuable to offer
• Well-documented standards: Use published research and frameworks (Te Mana Raraunga, CARE Principles)
• Baseline integration: Te Tiriti forms part of strategic foundation, not dominant cultural overlay

Content Placement

• Footer acknowledgment (subtle, respectful)
• /about/values page (detailed explanation)
• Resource directory (links to Māori data sovereignty organizations)
• No meetings/consultations until post-launch

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Development Conventions

Code Style

• ES6+ JavaScript: Modern syntax, async/await patterns
• Modular architecture: Small, focused functions/classes
• Explicit naming: No abbreviations, clear intent
• Comments: Explain WHY, not WHAT
• Error handling: Comprehensive try/catch, meaningful error messages

File Naming

• Routes: src/routes/blog.routes.js
• Controllers: src/controllers/blog.controller.js
• Models: src/models/BlogPost.model.js
• Services: src/services/BlogCuration.service.js
• Middleware: src/middleware/auth.middleware.js
• Tests: tests/unit/blog.test.js

Git Conventions

• Commits: Conventional commits format
  • feat: New feature
  • fix: Bug fix
  • docs: Documentation
  • refactor: Code restructure
  • test: Test additions
  • chore: Maintenance
• Branches: feature/blog-curation, fix/auth-token, docs/api-reference
• No commits to main: Always use feature branches

Environment Variables

# Application
NODE_ENV=development
PORT=9000
APP_NAME=Tractatus

# MongoDB
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/tractatus_dev
MONGODB_PORT=27017

# JWT
JWT_SECRET=<generate_secure_secret>
JWT_EXPIRY=7d

# Claude API (Phase 2+)
CLAUDE_API_KEY=<anthropic_api_key>
CLAUDE_MODEL=claude-sonnet-4-5

# Admin
ADMIN_EMAIL=john.stroh.nz@pm.me

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Directory Structure

/home/theflow/projects/tractatus/
├── .claude/                    # Claude Code project config
├── .git/                       # Git repository
├── docs/                       # Source markdown documents
│   ├── markdown/              # Raw markdown files (migration source)
│   └── governance/            # TRA-VAL-*, TRA-GOV-* documents
├── public/                     # Frontend assets
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── tailwind.css
│   ├── js/
│   │   ├── components/        # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── demos/             # Interactive demonstrations
│   │   └── utils/
│   ├── images/
│   └── downloads/             # Generated PDFs
├── src/                        # Backend code
│   ├── server.js              # Express app entry point
│   ├── routes/
│   │   ├── docs.routes.js
│   │   ├── blog.routes.js
│   │   ├── media.routes.js
│   │   ├── cases.routes.js
│   │   ├── resources.routes.js
│   │   ├── admin.routes.js
│   │   └── demo.routes.js
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   │   ├── Document.model.js
│   │   ├── BlogPost.model.js
│   │   ├── MediaInquiry.model.js
│   │   ├── CaseSubmission.model.js
│   │   ├── ModerationQueue.model.js
│   │   └── User.model.js
│   ├── middleware/
│   │   ├── auth.middleware.js
│   │   ├── validation.middleware.js
│   │   └── tractatus/          # Framework enforcement
│   │       ├── classifier.middleware.js
│   │       ├── validator.middleware.js
│   │       └── boundary.middleware.js
│   ├── services/
│   │   ├── ClaudeAPI.service.js
│   │   ├── InstructionClassifier.service.js
│   │   ├── CrossReferenceValidator.service.js
│   │   ├── BoundaryEnforcer.service.js
│   │   ├── ContextPressureMonitor.service.js
│   │   ├── MetacognitiveVerifier.service.js
│   │   ├── BlogCuration.service.js
│   │   ├── MediaTriage.service.js
│   │   ├── DocumentProcessor.service.js
│   │   └── ModerationQueue.service.js
│   ├── utils/
│   │   ├── db.util.js
│   │   ├── jwt.util.js
│   │   ├── markdown.util.js
│   │   └── logger.util.js
│   └── config/
│       ├── database.config.js
│       └── app.config.js
├── scripts/                    # Setup & migration
│   ├── init-db.js             # Create collections, indexes
│   ├── migrate-documents.js   # Import markdown content
│   ├── generate-pdfs.js       # PDF export
│   ├── seed-admin.js          # Create admin user
│   └── start-dev.sh           # Development startup
├── tests/
│   ├── unit/
│   ├── integration/
│   └── security/
├── data/                       # MongoDB data directory
│   └── mongodb/
├── logs/                       # Application & MongoDB logs
│   ├── app.log
│   └── mongodb.log
├── .env.example                # Template environment variables
├── .gitignore
├── package.json
├── package-lock.json
├── README.md
├── CLAUDE.md                   # This file
└── LICENSE

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Phase 1 Deliverables (3-4 Months)

Must-Have for Complete Prototype:

1. ✅ Infrastructure

   • MongoDB instance (port 27017)
   • Express application (port 9000)
   • Systemd services
   • Directory structure

2. Core Features

   • Document migration pipeline
   • Three audience paths (Researcher/Implementer/Advocate)
   • Documentation viewer with search
   • About/values pages (Te Tiriti acknowledgment)

3. Tractatus Governance Services

   • InstructionPersistenceClassifier
   • CrossReferenceValidator
   • BoundaryEnforcer
   • ContextPressureMonitor
   • MetacognitiveVerifier

4. AI-Powered Features (with human oversight)

   • Blog curation system
   • Media inquiry triage
   • Case study submission portal
   • Resource directory curation

5. Interactive Demonstrations

   • Instruction classification demo
   • 27027 incident visualizer
   • Boundary enforcement simulator

6. Human Oversight

   • Moderation queue dashboard
   • Admin authentication
   • Approval workflows

7. Quality Assurance

   • Comprehensive testing suite
   • Security audit
   • Performance optimization
   • Accessibility compliance (WCAG)

Not in Phase 1:

• Production deployment (OVHCloud)
• Domain configuration (mysy.digital)
• ProtonBridge email integration
• Koha donations (Phase 3)
• Public launch

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Success Criteria

Technical Excellence:

• Clean, maintainable code
• 80%+ test coverage
• <2s page load times
• WCAG AA accessibility
• Zero security vulnerabilities
• Complete API documentation

Framework Demonstration:

• All AI actions governed by Tractatus
• Human oversight for values-sensitive content
• Boundary enforcement working
• Classification system accurate
• Moderation queue functional

Content Quality:

• All documents migrated correctly
• Three audience paths distinct and clear
• Interactive demos working
• Blog system ready for Phase 2
• No placeholder/fake data

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Human Approval Required For:

All Major Decisions:

• Architectural changes
• Database schema modifications
• Security implementations
• Third-party integrations
• Cost-incurring services

Content & Values:

• Governance document adaptations (TRA-VAL-, TRA-GOV-)
• Te Tiriti acknowledgment wording
• About/mission pages
• Editorial guidelines
• Any values-sensitive content

Phase Transitions:

• Completion of Phase 1 prototype
• Decision to proceed to production deployment
• Budget approval for Claude API (Phase 2)
• Launch timing and strategy

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Links & References

Source Documents:

• /home/theflow/projects/tractatus/Tractatus-Website-Complete-Specification-v2.0.md
• /home/theflow/projects/tractatus/ClaudeWeb conversation transcription.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/stochastic/innovation-exploration/STO-INN-0010-tractatus-llm-architecture-safety-framework-i1.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/stochastic/innovation-exploration/anthropic-submission/technical-proposal.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/stochastic/innovation-exploration/anthropic-submission/appendix-a-code-examples.md

Governance References:

• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/strategic/values-principles/STR-VAL-0001-core-values-principles-v1-0.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/strategic/governance/STR-GOV-0001-strategic-review-protocol-v1-0.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/strategic/governance/STR-GOV-0002-values-alignment-framework-v1-0.md

Framework Documentation:

• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/strategic/frameworks/STR-FRM-0001-agentic-workflow-framework-v1-0.md
• /home/theflow/projects/sydigital/stochastic/innovation-exploration/STO-INN-0002-agentic-organizational-structure-whitepaper-i2.md

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Session Reminders

Always:

• Verify you're in /home/theflow/projects/tractatus context
• Check MongoDB port 27017, application port 9000
• No shortcuts, no fake data, world-class quality
• Human approval for major decisions
• Update todo list as tasks progress

Never:

• Mix tractatus code with family-history or sydigital
• Make values decisions without human approval
• Deploy to production during Phase 1
• Rush implementation to meet arbitrary deadlines
• Use placeholder/lorem ipsum content

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Last Updated: 2025-10-06 Next Review: After Phase 1 completion