reversa-principles

Create or update project principles and generate date-stamped impact reports.

Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cliffthelin/AXiomEngine --skill reversa-principles-cliffthelin
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Skill: reversa-principles
Source: https://github.com/cliffthelin/AXiomEngine/tree/main/skills/reversa/reversa-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cliffthelin/AXiomEngine --skill reversa-principles-cliffthelin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you create or update a project's enduring principles so every downstream artifact stays aligned with the same higher-order intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create or Update Principles: Establish a numbered set of core principles (with titles, descriptions, and concrete examples) and maintain a history of changes.
  • Retire Principles Safely: Mark principles as retired (without deleting them) and preserve an audit trail.
  • Generate Human-Readable Impact Reports: For any template impacted by principle changes, produce date-stamped suggestions instead of rewriting templates automatically.

Quick Start

Run this skill by asking to “define principles” for the project so it generates an updated .reversa/principles.md and a date-stamped principles impact report.

Frequently Asked Questions about reversa-principles

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I define core project principles and propagate guidance to downstream templates?▼

You can define core project principles by creating or updating a numbered set of rules, which then generates propagation guidance to ensure affected templates stay aligned with the higher-order intent.

What is a non-destructive approach to retiring project principles?▼

Retiring project principles non-destructively involves marking them as retired rather than deleting them, which preserves a complete audit trail of changes while updating the impact section of your state files.

Can I generate impact reports for templates affected by governance principle changes?▼

Yes, you can generate human-readable, date-stamped impact reports that provide suggestions for affected templates instead of automatically rewriting your template files.

Does this approach enforce sequential numbering for policy-driven development principles?▼

Yes, the system enforces sequential Roman numeral numbering when you create or update enduring principles to maintain consistent structure across your policy-driven development files.

What's the best way to maintain audit history for project governance principles?▼

Maintaining audit history for project governance principles requires reading and writing state files, marking retired principles without deletion, and generating date-stamped impact reports for all template changes.

When should I not use automated template rewriting for intent alignment?▼

You should avoid automated template rewriting when modifying intent alignment, opting instead for non-destructive date-stamped impact reports that suggest changes without directly altering your templates.