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+# Atomizer Project Standard — Audit Report
+**Auditor:** Auditor 🔍  
+**Date:** 2026-02-19  
+**Spec Version:** 1.0 (2026-02-18)  
+**Audit Scope:** Practicality for solo FEA consultant (Antoine)
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
+
+The specification is **well-researched and comprehensive** but **over-engineered for a solo consultant**. It proposes 13 top-level files, 5-branch KB architecture, and a 9-step instantiation protocol — this is enterprise-grade standardization for a one-person engineering practice.
+
+**Key finding:** The spec proposes structures that don't exist in actual Atomizer projects today (M1 Mirror, Hydrotech Beam). It's aspirational, not grounded in current practice.
+
+**Recommendation:** Adopt a **Minimum Viable Standard** (MVS) — keep what works from Hydrotech Beam's emerging structure, discard academic overhead, focus on what Antoine will actually maintain.
+
+---
+
+## 1. ESSENTIAL — What Antoine NEEDS
+
+These parts deliver real value for a solo consultant:
+
+### ✅ Self-Contained Project Folders (P1)
+**Why essential:** Opening `projects/hydrotech-beam/` gives you 100% context. No hunting across repos, Notion, email. This is critical for resuming work after 2 weeks.
+
+**Spec coverage:** ✅ Excellent  
+**Keep as-is.**
+
+### ✅ Single Entry Point (README.md or PROJECT.md)
+**Why essential:** Orient yourself (or an AI agent) in <2 minutes. What is this? What's the status? Where do I look?
+
+**Spec coverage:** ✅ Good, but split across 3 files (PROJECT.md + AGENT.md + STATUS.md)  
+**Recommendation:** Merge into ONE file — README.md (proven pattern from Hydrotech Beam).
+
+### ✅ Study Organization (studies/ with numbering)
+**Why essential:** Track optimization campaign evolution. "Study 03 refined bounds from Study 02 because..."
+
+**Spec coverage:** ✅ Excellent (numbered studies `01_`, `02_`)  
+**Already in use:** Hydrotech Beam has `01_doe_landscape/`  
+**Keep as-is.**
+
+### ✅ Models Baseline (golden copies)
+**Why essential:** Golden reference models. Never edit these — copy for studies.
+
+**Spec coverage:** ✅ Good (`01-models/`)  
+**Already in use:** Hydrotech has `models/`  
+**Recommendation:** Drop numbering → just `models/`
+
+### ✅ Knowledge Base (simplified)
+**Why essential:** Capture design rationale, model quirks, lessons learned. Memory across studies.
+
+**Spec coverage:** ⚠️ Over-engineered (5 branches: Design/Analysis/Manufacturing/Domain/Introspection)  
+**Already in use:** Hydrotech has `kb/` with `components/`, `materials/`, `fea/`, `dev/`  
+**Recommendation:** Keep Hydrotech's simpler 4-folder structure.
+
+### ✅ Decision Log (DECISIONS.md)
+**Why essential:** "Why did we choose X over Y?" Prevents re-litigating past decisions.
+
+**Spec coverage:** ⚠️ Over-engineered (IBIS format: Context, Options, Decision, Consequences, References)  
+**Already in use:** Hydrotech has simpler format (Date, By, Decision, Rationale, Status)  
+**Recommendation:** Keep Hydrotech's simpler format.
+
+### ✅ Results Tracking
+**Why essential:** Reproducibility, debugging, client reporting.
+
+**Spec coverage:** ✅ Good (`3_results/study.db`, `iteration_history.csv`)  
+**Already in use:** Hydrotech has this  
+**Keep as-is.**
+
+---
+
+## 2. CUT/SIMPLIFY — What's Over-Engineered
+
+These parts add complexity without proportional value for a solo consultant:
+
+### ❌ AGENT.md (separate from PROJECT.md)
+**Why unnecessary:** Solo consultant = you already know the project quirks. LLM bootstrapping can live in README.md "## For AI Agents" section.
+
+**Spec says:** Separate file for AI operational manual  
+**Reality:** Hydrotech Beam has README.md + USER_GUIDE.md — no AGENT.md  
+**Cut it.** Merge LLM instructions into README.md if needed.
+
+### ❌ STATUS.md (separate dashboard)
+**Why unnecessary:** For a solo consultant, status lives in your head or a quick README update. A separate file becomes stale immediately.
+
+**Spec says:** "Update on any state change"  
+**Reality:** Who enforces this? It's just you.  
+**Cut it.** Put current status in README.md header.
+
+### ❌ CHANGELOG.md (separate from DECISIONS.md)
+**Why unnecessary:** DECISIONS.md already tracks major project events. CHANGELOG duplicates this.
+
+**Spec says:** "Project evolution timeline"  
+**Reality:** Git log + DECISIONS.md already provide this  
+**Cut it.**
+
+### ❌ Numbered Top-Level Folders (00-, 01-, 02-)
+**Why unnecessary:** Creates cognitive overhead. "Is it `02-kb/` or `kb/`?" Alphabetical sorting is fine for 6-8 folders.
+
+**Spec says:** "Enforces canonical reading order"  
+**Reality:** Hydrotech Beam uses `kb/`, `models/`, `studies/` (no numbers) — works fine  
+**Drop the numbering.** Use simple names: `context/`, `models/`, `kb/`, `studies/`, `reports/`, `tools/`
+
+### ❌ 5-Branch KB Architecture
+**Why over-engineered:** Design/Analysis/Manufacturing/Domain/Introspection is enterprise-scale. Solo consultant needs components/, fea/, materials/.
+
+**Spec proposes:**
+```
+02-kb/
+├── design/
+│   ├── architecture/, components/, materials/, dev/
+├── analysis/
+│   ├── models/, mesh/, connections/, boundary-conditions/, loads/, solver/, validation/
+├── manufacturing/
+├── domain/
+└── introspection/
+```
+
+**Hydrotech Beam reality:**
+```
+kb/
+├── components/
+├── materials/
+├── fea/
+│   └── models/
+└── dev/
+```
+
+**Recommendation:** Keep Hydrotech's 4-folder structure. If manufacturing/domain knowledge is needed, add it as `kb/manufacturing.md` (single file, not folder).
+
+### ❌ 00-context/ Folder (4 separate files)
+**Why over-engineered:** mandate.md, requirements.md, scope.md, stakeholders.md — for a solo consultant, this lives in one CONTEXT.md file.
+
+**Spec says:** "Each grows independently"  
+**Reality:** Hydrotech has single CONTEXT.md — works fine  
+**Keep as single file:** `CONTEXT.md`
+
+### ❌ stakeholders.md
+**Why unnecessary:** Solo consultant knows who the client is. If needed, it's 2 lines in CONTEXT.md.
+
+**Cut it.**
+
+### ❌ playbooks/ (optional, not essential)
+**Why low-priority:** Nice-to-have for complex procedures, but not essential. Hydrotech has it (DOE.md, NX_REAL_RUN.md) but it's operational docs, not core structure.
+
+**Recommendation:** Optional — include only if procedures are complex and reused.
+
+### ❌ .atomizer/ Folder (machine metadata)
+**Why premature:** This is for future Atomizer CLI tooling that doesn't exist yet. Don't create files for non-existent features.
+
+**Spec says:** `project.json`, `template-version.json`, `hooks.json`  
+**Reality:** Atomizer has no CLI that reads these yet  
+**Cut it.** Add when tooling exists.
+
+### ❌ 9-Step Template Instantiation Protocol
+**Why unrealistic:** Solo consultant won't follow a formal 9-step checklist (CREATE → INTAKE → IMPORT → INTROSPECT → INTERVIEW → CONFIGURE → GENERATE → VALIDATE).
+
+**Spec says:** "Step 5: INTERVIEW — Agent prompts user with structured questions"  
+**Reality:** Antoine will create project folder, dump model files in, start working  
+**Simplify:** 3 steps: Create folder, import model, run first study.
+
+### ❌ IBIS-Inspired Decision Format
+**Why too formal:** Context, Options Considered, Decision, Consequences, References — this is academic design rationale capture.
+
+**Spec format:**
+```markdown
+### Context
+{What situation prompted this?}
+### Options Considered
+1. Option A — pros/cons
+2. Option B — pros/cons
+### Decision
+{What was chosen and WHY}
+### Consequences
+{Impact going forward}
+### References
+{Links}
+```
+
+**Hydrotech reality:**
+```markdown
+- **Date:** 2026-02-08
+- **By:** Technical Lead
+- **Decision:** Minimize mass as sole objective
+- **Rationale:** Mass is Antoine's priority
+- **Status:** Approved
+```
+
+**Keep Hydrotech's simpler format.**
+
+### ❌ Session Captures (gen-NNN.md)
+**Why conditional:** Only needed if using CAD-Documenter workflow (transcript + screenshots → KB processing). Not every project needs this.
+
+**Recommendation:** Optional — include in template but don't mandate.
+
+---
+
+## 3. IMPROVE — What Could Be Better
+
+### 📈 More Fluid Study Lifecycle (not 7 rigid stages)
+**Issue:** The spec proposes PLAN → CONFIGURE → VALIDATE → RUN → ANALYZE → REPORT → FEED-BACK as sequential stages.
+
+**Reality:** Solo consultant work is iterative. You configure while planning, run while validating, analyze while running.
+
+**Improvement:** Simplify to 3 phases:
+1. **Setup** (hypothesis, config, preflight)
+2. **Execute** (run trials, monitor)
+3. **Review** (analyze, document, feed back to KB)
+
+### 📈 Single README.md as Master Entry
+**Issue:** Spec splits PROJECT.md (overview) + AGENT.md (LLM ops) + STATUS.md (dashboard).
+
+**Reality:** Hydrotech Beam has README.md + USER_GUIDE.md — simpler, less fragmented.
+
+**Improvement:**
+- README.md — project overview, status, navigation, quick facts
+- Optional: USER_GUIDE.md for detailed operational notes (if needed)
+
+### 📈 Make Decision Log Encouraged, Not Mandatory
+**Issue:** Spec assumes DECISIONS.md is always maintained. Reality: solo consultant may skip this on small projects.
+
+**Improvement:** Include in template but mark as "Recommended for multi-study projects."
+
+### 📈 Simplify Folder Structure Visual
+**Issue:** The spec's canonical structure is 60+ lines, intimidating.
+
+**Improvement:**
+```
+project-name/
+├── README.md                 # Master entry point
+├── CONTEXT.md                # Requirements, scope, stakeholders
+├── DECISIONS.md              # Decision log (optional but recommended)
+├── models/                   # Golden copies of CAD/FEM
+├── kb/                       # Knowledge base
+│   ├── _index.md
+│   ├── components/
+│   ├── materials/
+│   ├── fea/
+│   └── dev/
+├── studies/                  # Optimization campaigns
+│   ├── 01_doe_landscape/
+│   └── 02_tpe_refinement/
+├── reports/                  # Client deliverables
+├── images/                   # Screenshots, plots
+└── tools/                    # Project-specific scripts (optional)
+```
+
+**This is ~8 top-level items** vs. spec's 13-15.
+
+### 📈 Focus on What Antoine Already Does Well
+**Observation:** Hydrotech Beam already has:
+- CONTEXT.md (intake data)
+- BREAKDOWN.md (technical analysis)
+- DECISIONS.md (decision log)
+- kb/ (knowledge base with generations)
+- Numbered studies (01_)
+- playbooks/ (operational docs)
+
+**Improvement:** The standard should **codify what's working** rather than impose new structures.
+
+---
+
+## 4. MISSING — What's Absent
+
+### ➕ Client Communication Log
+**Gap:** No place to track client emails, meeting notes, change requests.
+
+**Suggestion:** Add `COMMUNICATIONS.md` or `comms/` folder for client interaction history.
+
+### ➕ Time Tracking
+**Gap:** Solo consultant bills by the hour — no time tracking mechanism.
+
+**Suggestion:** Add `HOURS.md` or integrate with existing time-tracking tool.
+
+### ➕ Quick Wins Checklist
+**Gap:** No "getting started" checklist for new projects.
+
+**Suggestion:** Add `CHECKLIST.md` with initial setup tasks:
+- [ ] Import baseline model
+- [ ] Run baseline solve
+- [ ] Extract baseline metrics
+- [ ] Document key expressions
+- [ ] Set up first study
+
+### ➕ Design Alternatives Matrix
+**Gap:** No simple way to track "Option A vs. Option B" before committing to a design direction.
+
+**Suggestion:** Add `ALTERNATIVES.md` (simpler than full DECISIONS.md) for early-stage design exploration.
+
+### ➕ Integration with Existing Tools
+**Gap:** Spec doesn't mention CAD-Documenter, KB skills, or existing workflows.
+
+**Suggestion:** Add section "Integration with Atomizer Workflows" showing how project structure connects to:
+- CAD-Documenter (session capture → `kb/dev/`)
+- KB skills (processing, extraction)
+- Optimization engine (where to point `--project-root`)
+
+---
+
+## 5. ALIGNMENT WITH ATOMIZER PROJECTS
+
+### M1 Mirror (Legacy Structure)
+**Current:** Flat, unnumbered studies (`m1_mirror_adaptive_V11`, `m1_mirror_cost_reduction_V10`, etc.). Knowledge scattered in README.md. No decision log.
+
+**Spec alignment:** ❌ Poor — M1 Mirror doesn't follow ANY of the spec's structure.
+
+**Migration effort:** High — would require numbering 20+ studies, creating KB, extracting decisions from notes.
+
+**Recommendation:** Leave M1 Mirror as-is (completed project). Use spec for NEW projects only.
+
+### Hydrotech Beam (Emerging Structure)
+**Current:** README.md, CONTEXT.md, BREAKDOWN.md, DECISIONS.md, kb/, models/, studies/ (numbered!), playbooks/.
+
+**Spec alignment:** ⚠️ Partial — Hydrotech has SIMPLER versions of most spec elements.
+
+**What matches:**
+- ✅ Numbered studies (01_doe_landscape)
+- ✅ KB folder (simplified structure)
+- ✅ DECISIONS.md (simpler format)
+- ✅ models/ (golden copies)
+- ✅ playbooks/
+
+**What's missing from spec:**
+- ❌ No PROJECT.md/AGENT.md split (has README.md instead)
+- ❌ No numbered top-level folders
+- ❌ No 5-branch KB (has 4-folder KB)
+- ❌ No .atomizer/ metadata
+
+**Recommendation:** The spec should MATCH Hydrotech's structure, not replace it.
+
+---
+
+## 6. KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
+
+### Q: Is the 7-stage study lifecycle practical for a solo consultant?
+**A:** ❌ No. Too rigid. Real work is: setup → run → analyze. Not 7 sequential gates.
+
+**Recommendation:** 3-phase lifecycle: Setup, Execute, Review.
+
+### Q: Are numbered folders (00-context/, 01-models/, etc.) better than simple names?
+**A:** ❌ No. Adds cognitive overhead without clear benefit. Hydrotech uses `kb/`, `models/`, `studies/` — works fine.
+
+**Recommendation:** Drop numbering on top-level folders. Keep numbering ONLY for studies (01_, 02_).
+
+### Q: Is the KB architecture (5 branches) too complex for one person?
+**A:** ✅ Yes. Design/Analysis/Manufacturing/Domain/Introspection is enterprise-scale.
+
+**Recommendation:** Use Hydrotech's 4-folder KB: `components/`, `materials/`, `fea/`, `dev/`.
+
+### Q: Is DECISIONS.md with IBIS format realistic to maintain?
+**A:** ⚠️ IBIS format is too formal. Hydrotech's simpler format (Date, By, Decision, Rationale, Status) is realistic.
+
+**Recommendation:** Use Hydrotech's format. Make DECISIONS.md optional for small projects.
+
+### Q: What's the minimum viable version of this spec?
+**A:** See Section 7 below.
+
+---
+
+## 7. MINIMUM VIABLE STANDARD (MVS)
+
+Here's the **practical, solo-consultant-friendly** version:
+
+```
+project-name/
+│
+├── README.md                 # Master entry: overview, status, navigation
+├── CONTEXT.md                # Intake: client, requirements, scope
+├── DECISIONS.md              # Decision log (optional, recommended for multi-study)
+│
+├── models/                   # Golden copies — never edit directly
+│   ├── README.md             # Model versions, how to open
+│   └── baseline/             # Baseline solve results
+│
+├── kb/                       # Knowledge base
+│   ├── _index.md             # KB overview + gap tracker
+│   ├── components/           # One file per component
+│   ├── materials/            # Material data
+│   ├── fea/                  # FEA model docs
+│   │   └── models/
+│   └── dev/                  # Session captures (optional)
+│
+├── studies/                  # Numbered optimization campaigns
+│   ├── 01_doe_landscape/
+│   │   ├── README.md         # Hypothesis, config, conclusions
+│   │   ├── atomizer_spec.json
+│   │   ├── 1_setup/
+│   │   └── 3_results/
+│   └── 02_tpe_refinement/
+│
+├── reports/                  # Client deliverables
+├── images/                   # Screenshots, plots, renders
+└── tools/                    # Custom scripts (optional)
+```
+
+**Top-level files:** 3 (README, CONTEXT, DECISIONS)  
+**Top-level folders:** 6 (models, kb, studies, reports, images, tools)  
+**Total:** 9 items vs. spec's 13-15
+
+**What's different from the spec:**
+- ❌ No PROJECT.md/AGENT.md/STATUS.md split → single README.md
+- ❌ No numbered folders (00-, 01-, 02-) → simple names
+- ❌ No 5-branch KB → 4-folder KB (proven pattern)
+- ❌ No 00-context/ folder → single CONTEXT.md
+- ❌ No CHANGELOG.md → Git log + DECISIONS.md
+- ❌ No .atomizer/ metadata → add when tooling exists
+- ❌ No stakeholders.md → lives in CONTEXT.md
+- ✅ Keep numbered studies (01_, 02_)
+- ✅ Keep DECISIONS.md (simpler format)
+- ✅ Keep KB structure (Hydrotech pattern)
+
+---
+
+## 8. RISKS & ASSUMPTIONS
+
+### Risks
+1. **Spec is aspirational, not validated** — proposed structures don't exist in real projects yet
+2. **Maintenance burden** — 13 files to keep updated vs. 3-4 for MVS
+3. **Template complexity** — 9-step instantiation too formal for solo work
+4. **Over-standardization** — solo consultant needs flexibility, not enterprise rigor
+
+### Assumptions
+1. Antoine will NOT follow formal 9-step instantiation protocol
+2. Antoine will NOT maintain separate STATUS.md (goes stale immediately)
+3. Antoine WILL maintain DECISIONS.md if format is simple (Hydrotech proof)
+4. Antoine WILL use numbered studies (already in Hydrotech)
+5. Multi-file KB branches (Design/Analysis/etc.) are overkill for 1-5 component projects
+
+---
+
+## 9. RECOMMENDATIONS
+
+### For Immediate Action
+1. ✅ **Adopt MVS** — Use Hydrotech Beam's structure as the template (it's already working)
+2. ✅ **Codify existing practice** — Spec should document what Antoine ALREADY does, not impose new patterns
+3. ✅ **Simplify entry point** — Single README.md, not 3 files (PROJECT + AGENT + STATUS)
+4. ✅ **Drop numbered top-level folders** — Use simple names (models/, kb/, studies/)
+5. ✅ **Keep simple KB** — 4 folders (components/, materials/, fea/, dev/), not 5 branches
+6. ✅ **Keep simple DECISIONS.md** — Hydrotech format (Date, By, Decision, Rationale, Status)
+
+### For Future Consideration
+1. ⏳ Add `COMMUNICATIONS.md` for client interaction log
+2. ⏳ Add `HOURS.md` for time tracking
+3. ⏳ Add `.atomizer/` metadata when CLI tooling exists
+4. ⏳ Add playbooks/ only for complex projects
+5. ⏳ Add BREAKDOWN.md (Hydrotech has this — spec missed it!)
+
+### For Long-Term Evolution
+1. 🔮 If Atomizer grows to 3-5 engineers → revisit enterprise features (5-branch KB, formal lifecycle)
+2. 🔮 If project complexity increases (10+ studies) → revisit numbered top-level folders
+3. 🔮 If client deliverables become complex → revisit report generation protocol
+
+---
+
+## 10. CONFIDENCE & NOTES
+
+**Confidence:** HIGH
+
+**Why:**
+- ✅ Audited actual Atomizer projects (M1 Mirror, Hydrotech Beam)
+- ✅ Compared spec to real practice (spec is aspirational, not grounded)
+- ✅ Identified working patterns (Hydrotech's emerging structure)
+- ✅ Practical experience: solo consultants don't maintain 13-file templates
+
+**Notes:**
+- The spec author (Manager 🎯) did excellent research (NASA-STD-7009, ASME V&V 10, IBIS/QOC, industry standards) but optimized for **enterprise rigor** not **solo consultant pragmatism**
+- Hydrotech Beam is already 80% of the way to a good standard — codify THAT, don't replace it
+- The spec's fictive validation project (ThermoShield Bracket) is well-designed but proves the structure is complex (13 top-level items)
+
+**Follow-ups:**
+1. Present MVS to Antoine for approval
+2. Update Hydrotech Beam to MVS (minimal changes needed)
+3. Create lightweight project template based on MVS
+4. Archive full spec as "Future Enterprise Standard" for if/when Atomizer scales
+
+---
+
+**END OF AUDIT**
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+# AUDIT REPORT: Atomizer Project Standard Specification v1.0
+
+**Auditor:** 🔍 Auditor Agent  
+**Date:** 2026-02-18  
+**Document Under Review:** `/home/papa/obsidian-vault/2-Projects/P-Atomizer-Project-Standard/00-SPECIFICATION.md`  
+**Audit Level:** Profound (foundational infrastructure)  
+**Confidence Level:** HIGH — all primary sources reviewed, codebase cross-referenced
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+The specification is **strong foundational work** — well-researched, clearly structured, and largely aligned with Antoine's vision. It successfully synthesizes the KB methodology, existing project patterns, and industry standards into a coherent system. However, there are several gaps between what Antoine asked for and what was delivered, some compatibility issues with the actual Atomizer codebase, and a few structural inconsistencies that need resolution before this becomes the production standard.
+
+**Overall Rating: 7.5/10 — GOOD with REQUIRED FIXES before adoption**
+
+---
+
+## Criterion-by-Criterion Assessment
+
+---
+
+### 1. COMPLETENESS — Does the spec cover everything Antoine asked for?
+
+**Rating: CONCERN ⚠️**
+
+Cross-referencing the Project Directive and the detailed standardization ideas document against the spec:
+
+#### ✅ COVERED
+| Requirement (from Directive) | Spec Coverage |
+|------------------------------|---------------|
+| Self-contained project folder | P1 principle, thoroughly addressed |
+| LLM-native documentation | P2, AGENT.md, frontmatter |
+| Expandable structure | P3, study numbering, KB branches |
+| Compatible with Atomizer files | P4, file mappings in AGENT.md |
+| Co-evolving template | P5, §13 versioning |
+| Practical for solo consultant | P6 principle |
+| Project context/mandate | `00-context/` folder |
+| Model baseline | `01-models/` folder |
+| KB (design, analysis, manufacturing) | `02-kb/` full structure |
+| Optimization setup | `03-studies/` with atomizer_spec.json |
+| Study management | §6 Study Lifecycle |
+| Results & reporting | §8 Report Generation |
+| Project-specific tools | `05-tools/` |
+| Introspection | `02-kb/introspection/` |
+| Status & navigation | `STATUS.md`, `PROJECT.md` |
+| LLM bootstrapping | `AGENT.md` |
+| Study evolution narrative | `03-studies/README.md` |
+| Decision rationale capture | `DECISIONS.md` with IBIS pattern |
+| Fictive validation project | §10 ThermoShield Bracket |
+| Naming conventions | §11 |
+| Migration strategy | §12 |
+
+#### ❌ MISSING OR INADEQUATE
+| Requirement | Issue |
+|-------------|-------|
+| **JSON schemas for all configs** | Directive §7 quality criteria: "All config files have JSON schemas for validation." Only `project.json` gets a schema sketch. No JSON schema for `atomizer_spec.json` placement rules, no `template-version.json` schema, no `hooks.json` schema. |
+| **Report generation scripts** | Directive §5.7 asks for auto-generation protocol AND scripts. Spec describes the protocol but never delivers scripts or even pseudocode. |
+| **Introspection protocol scripts** | Directive §5.5 asks for "Python scripts that open NX models and extract KB content." The spec describes what data to extract (§7.2) but provides no scripts, no code, no pseudocode. |
+| **Template instantiation CLI** | Directive §5.8 describes `atomizer project create`. The spec mentions it (§9.1) but defers it to "future." No interim solution (e.g., a shell script or manual checklist). |
+| **Dashboard integration** | Directive explicitly mentions "What data feeds into the Atomizer dashboard." The spec's §13.2 mentions "Dashboard integration" as a future trigger but provides ZERO specification for it. |
+| **Detailed document example content** | Directive §5.2: "Fill with realistic example content based on the M1 mirror project (realistic, not lorem ipsum)." The spec uses a fictive ThermoShield project instead of M1 Mirror for examples. While the fictive project is good, the directive specifically asked for M1 Mirror-based content. |
+| **Cross-study comparison reports** | Directive §5.7 asks for "Project summary reports — Cross-study comparison." The spec mentions "Campaign Summary" in the report types table but provides no template or structure for it. |
+
+#### Severity Assessment
+- JSON schemas: 🟡 MAJOR — needed for machine validation, was explicit requirement
+- Scripts: 🟡 MAJOR — spec was asked to deliver scripts, not just describe them  
+- Dashboard: 🟢 MINOR — legitimately deferred, but should say so explicitly
+- M1 Mirror examples: 🟢 MINOR — the fictive project actually works better as a clean example
+
+---
+
+### 2. GAPS — What scenarios aren't covered?
+
+**Rating: CONCERN ⚠️**
+
+#### 🔴 CRITICAL GAPS
+
+**Gap G1: Multi-solver projects**  
+The spec is entirely NX Nastran-centric. No accommodation for:
+- Projects using multiple solvers (e.g., Nastran for static + Abaqus for nonlinear contact)
+- Projects using non-FEA solvers (CFD, thermal, electromagnetic)
+- The `02-kb/analysis/solver/nastran-settings.md` template hardcodes Nastran
+
+**Recommendation:** Generalize to `solver-config.md` or `{solver-name}-settings.md`. Add a note in the spec about multi-solver handling.
+
+**Gap G2: Assembly FEM projects**  
+The spec's `01-models/` assumes a single-part model flow (one .prt, one .fem, one .sim). Real Assembly FEM projects have:
+- Multiple .prt files (component parts + assembly)
+- Multiple .fem files (component FEMs + assembly FEM)
+- Assembly-level boundary conditions that differ from part-level
+- The M1 Mirror is literally `ASSY_M1_assyfem1_sim1.sim` — an assembly model
+
+**Recommendation:** Add guidance for assembly model organization under `01-models/`. Perhaps `cad/assembly/`, `cad/components/`, `fem/assembly/`, `fem/components/`.
+
+**Gap G3: `2_iterations/` folder completely absent from spec**  
+The actual Atomizer engine uses `1_setup/`, `2_iterations/`, `3_results/`, `3_insights/`. The spec's study structure shows `1_setup/` and `3_results/` but **completely omits `2_iterations/`** — the folder where individual FEA iteration outputs go. This is where the bulk of data lives (potentially GBs of .op2, .f06 files).
+
+**Recommendation:** Add `2_iterations/` to the study structure. Even if it's auto-managed by the engine, it needs to be documented. Also add `3_insights/` which is the actual name used by the engine.
+
+#### 🟡 MAJOR GAPS
+
+**Gap G4: Version control of models**  
+No guidance on how model versions are tracked. `01-models/README.md` mentions "version log" but there's no mechanism for:
+- Tracking which model version each study used
+- Rolling back to previous model versions
+- Handling model changes mid-campaign (what happens to running studies?)
+
+**Gap G5: Collaborative projects**  
+The spec assumes solo operation. No mention of:
+- Multiple engineers working on the same project
+- External collaborators who need read access
+- Git integration or version control strategy
+
+**Gap G6: Large binary file management**  
+NX model files (.prt), FEM files (.fem), and result files (.op2) are large binaries. No guidance on:
+- Git LFS strategy
+- What goes in version control vs. what's generated/temporary
+- Archiving strategy for completed studies with GBs of iteration data
+
+**Gap G7: `optimization_config.json` backward compatibility**  
+The spec only mentions `atomizer_spec.json` (v2.0). But the actual codebase still supports `optimization_config.json` (v1.0) — gate.py checks both locations. Existing studies use the old format. Migration path between config formats isn't addressed.
+
+#### 🟢 MINOR GAPS
+
+**Gap G8:** No guidance on `.gitignore` patterns for the project folder  
+**Gap G9:** No mention of environment setup (conda env, Python deps)  
+**Gap G10:** No guidance on how images/ folder scales (hundreds of study plots over 20 studies)  
+**Gap G11:** The `playbooks/` folder is unnumbered — inconsistent with the numbering philosophy
+
+---
+
+### 3. CONSISTENCY — Internal consistency check
+
+**Rating: CONCERN ⚠️**
+
+#### Naming Convention Contradictions
+
+**Issue C1: KB component files — PascalCase vs kebab-case**  
+§11.1 says KB component files use `PascalCase.md` → example: `Bracket-Body.md`  
+But `Bracket-Body.md` is NOT PascalCase — it's PascalCase-with-hyphens. True PascalCase would be `BracketBody.md`. The KB System source uses `PascalCase.md` for components and `CAPS-WITH-DASHES.md` for materials.
+
+The spec's example shows `Ti-6Al-4V.md` under both `02-kb/design/materials/` AND references material knowledge — but §11.1 says materials are `PascalCase.md`. Ti-6Al-4V is neither PascalCase nor any consistent convention; it's the material's actual name with hyphens.
+
+**Recommendation:** Clarify: component files are `Title-Case-Hyphenated.md` (which is what they actually are), material files use the material's standard designation. Drop the misleading "PascalCase" label.
+
+**Issue C2: Analysis KB files are lowercase-kebab, but component KB files are "PascalCase"**  
+This means `02-kb/design/components/Bracket-Body.md` and `02-kb/analysis/boundary-conditions/mounting-constraints.md` use different conventions under the SAME `02-kb/` root. The split is Design=PascalCase, Analysis=kebab-case. While there may be a rationale (components are proper nouns, analysis entries are descriptive), this isn't explained.
+
+**Issue C3: Playbooks are UPPERCASE.md but inside an unnumbered folder**  
+Top-level docs are UPPERCASE.md (PROJECT.md, AGENT.md). Playbooks inside `playbooks/` are also UPPERCASE.md (FIRST_RUN.md). But `playbooks/` itself has no number prefix while all other content folders do (00-06). This is inconsistent with the "numbered for reading order" philosophy.
+
+**Issue C4: `images/` vs `06-data/` placement**  
+`images/` is unnumbered at root level. `06-data/` is numbered. Both contain project assets. Why is `images/` exempt from numbering? The spec doesn't explain this.
+
+#### Cross-Reference Issues
+
+**Issue C5: Materials appear in TWO locations**  
+Materials exist in both `02-kb/design/materials/` AND `02-kb/analysis/materials/` (mentioned in §4.1 table row for "BC documentation + rationale" which incorrectly labels an analysis/materials entry). The KB System source puts materials under `Design/` only, with cross-references from Analysis. The spec duplicates the location, creating ambiguity about which is the source of truth.
+
+Wait — re-reading: `02-kb/analysis/` has no explicit `materials/` subfolder in the canonical structure (§2.1). But §4.1's specification table mentions `02-kb/analysis/materials/*.md`. This is a **direct contradiction** between the folder structure and the document spec table.
+
+**Issue C6: Study folder internal naming**  
+The spec shows `1_setup/` and `3_results/` (with number prefixes) inside studies. But the actual codebase also uses `2_iterations/` and `3_insights/`. The spec skips `2_iterations/` entirely and doesn't mention `3_insights/`. If the numbering scheme is meant to match the engine's convention, it must be complete.
+
+#### Minor Inconsistencies
+
+**Issue C7:** §2.1 shows `baseline/results/` under `01-models/` but §9.2 Step 3 says "Copy baseline solver output to `01-models/baseline/results/`" — consistent, but the path is redundant (`baseline/results/` under `01-models/baseline/`).
+
+**Issue C8:** AGENT.md template shows `atomizer_protocols: "POS v1.1"` in frontmatter. "POS" is never defined in the spec. Presumably "Protocol Operating System" but this should be explicit.
+
+---
+
+### 4. PRACTICALITY — Would this work for a solo consultant?
+
+**Rating: PASS ✅ (with notes)**
+
+The structure is well-calibrated for a solo consultant:
+
+**Strengths:**
+- The 7-folder + root docs pattern is manageable
+- KB population strategy correctly identifies auto vs. manual vs. semi-auto
+- The study lifecycle stages are realistic and not over-bureaucratic
+- Playbooks solve real problems (the Hydrotech project already has them organically)
+- The AGENT.md / PROJECT.md split is pragmatic
+
+**Concerns:**
+- **Overhead for small projects:** A 1-study "quick check" project would still require populating 7 top-level folders + 5 root docs + .atomizer/. This is heavy for a 2-day job. The spec should define a **minimal viable project** profile (maybe just PROJECT.md + 00-context/ + 01-models/ + 03-studies/).
+- **KB population effort:** §7.3 lists 14 user-input questions. For a time-pressed consultant, this is a lot. Should prioritize: which questions are MANDATORY for optimization to work vs. NICE-TO-HAVE for documentation quality?
+- **Template creation still manual:** Until the CLI exists, creating a new project from scratch means copying ~30+ folders and files. A simple `init.sh` script should be provided as a stopgap.
+
+**Recommendation:** Add a "Minimal Project" profile (§2.3) that shows the absolute minimum files needed to run an optimization. Everything else is progressive enhancement.
+
+---
+
+### 5. ATOMIZER COMPATIBILITY — Does it match the engine?
+
+**Rating: CONCERN ⚠️**
+
+#### 🔴 CRITICAL
+
+**Compat-1: Study folder path mismatch**  
+The Atomizer CLI (`optimization_engine/cli/main.py`) uses `find_project_root()` which looks for a `CLAUDE.md` file to identify the repo root, then expects studies at `{root}/studies/{study_name}`. The spec proposes `{project}/03-studies/{NN}_{slug}/`.
+
+This means:
+- `find_project_root()` won't find a project's studies because it looks for `CLAUDE.md` at repo root, not in project folders
+- The engine expects `studies/` not `03-studies/`
+- Study names in the engine don't have `{NN}_` prefixes — they're bare slugs
+
+**Impact:** The engine CANNOT find studies in the new structure without code changes. The spec acknowledges this in Decision D3 ("needs a `--project-root` flag") but doesn't specify the code changes needed or provide a compatibility shim.
+
+**Recommendation:** Either (a) specify the exact engine code changes as a dependency, or (b) use symlinks/config for backward compat, or (c) keep `studies/` without number prefix and add numbers via the study folder name only.
+
+**Compat-2: `2_iterations/` missing from spec**  
+Already noted in Gaps. The engine creates and reads from `2_iterations/`. The spec's study structure omits it entirely. Any agent following the spec would not understand where iteration data lives.
+
+**Compat-3: `3_insights/` missing from spec**  
+The engine's insights system writes to `3_insights/` (see `base.py:172`). The spec doesn't mention this folder.
+
+**Compat-4: `atomizer_spec.json` placement ambiguity**  
+The engine checks TWO locations: `{study}/atomizer_spec.json` AND `{study}/1_setup/atomizer_spec.json` (gate.py:180-181). The spec puts it at `{study}/atomizer_spec.json` (study root). This works with the engine's fallback, but is inconsistent with the M1 Mirror V9 which has it at root alongside `1_setup/optimization_config.json` inside setup. The spec should explicitly state that study root is canonical and `1_setup/` is legacy.
+
+#### 🟡 MAJOR
+
+**Compat-5: `optimization_config.json` not mentioned**  
+Many existing studies use the v1.0 config format. The spec only references `atomizer_spec.json`. The migration path from old config to new config isn't documented.
+
+**Compat-6: `optimization_summary.json` not in spec**  
+The actual study output includes `3_results/optimization_summary.json` (seen in M1 Mirror V9). The spec doesn't mention this file.
+
+---
+
+### 6. KB ARCHITECTURE — Does it follow Antoine's KB System?
+
+**Rating: PASS ✅ (with deviations noted)**
+
+The spec correctly adopts:
+- ✅ Unified root with Design and Analysis branches
+- ✅ `_index.md` at each level
+- ✅ One-file-per-entity pattern
+- ✅ Session captures in `dev/gen-NNN.md`
+- ✅ Cross-reference between Design and Analysis
+- ✅ Component file template with Specifications table + Confidence column
+
+**Deviations from KB System source:**
+
+| KB System Source | Spec | Assessment |
+|-----------------|------|------------|
+| `KB/` root | `02-kb/` root | ✅ Acceptable — numbered prefix adds reading order |
+| `Design/` (capital D) | `design/` (lowercase) | ⚠️ KB source uses uppercase. Spec uses lowercase. Minor but pick one. |
+| `Analysis/` (capital A) | `analysis/` (lowercase) | Same as above |
+| Materials ONLY in `Design/materials/` | Materials referenced in both design and analysis | ⚠️ Potential confusion — source is clear: materials live in Design, analysis cross-refs |
+| `Analysis/results/` subfolder | Results live in `03-studies/{study}/3_results/` | ✅ Better — results belong with studies, not in KB |
+| `Analysis/optimization/` subfolder | Optimization is `03-studies/` | ✅ Better — same reason |
+| `functions/` subfolder in Design | **Missing** from spec | ⚠️ KB source has `Design/functions/` for functional requirements. Spec drops it. May be intentional (functional reqs go in `00-context/requirements.md`?) but not explained. |
+| `Design/inputs/` subfolder | **Missing** from spec | ⚠️ KB source has `Design/inputs/` for manual inputs (photos, etc.). Spec drops it. Content may go to `06-data/inputs/` or `images/`. Not explained. |
+| Image structure: `screenshot-sessions/` | `screenshots/gen-NNN/` | ✅ Equivalent, slightly cleaner |
+
+**Recommendation:** Justify the deviations explicitly. The `functions/` and `inputs/` omissions should be called out as intentional decisions with rationale.
+
+---
+
+### 7. LLM-NATIVE — Can an AI bootstrap in 60 seconds?
+
+**Rating: PASS ✅**
+
+This is one of the spec's strongest areas.
+
+**Strengths:**
+- PROJECT.md is well-designed: Quick Facts table → Overview → Key Results → Navigation → Team. An LLM reads this in 15 seconds and knows the project.
+- AGENT.md has decision trees for common operations — this is excellent.
+- File Mappings table in AGENT.md maps Atomizer framework concepts to project locations — crucial for operational efficiency.
+- Frontmatter metadata on all key documents enables structured parsing.
+- STATUS.md as a separate file is smart — LLMs can check project state without re-reading the full PROJECT.md.
+
+**Concerns:**
+- **AGENT.md info density:** The template shows 4 decision trees (run study, analyze results, answer question, and implicit "generate report"). For a complex project, this could grow to 10+ decision trees and become unwieldy. No guidance on when to split AGENT.md or use linked playbooks instead.
+- **Bootstrap test:** The spec claims "<60 seconds" bootstrapping. With PROJECT.md (~2KB) + AGENT.md (~3KB), that's ~5KB of reading. Claude can process this in ~5 seconds. The real question is whether those 5KB contain ENOUGH to be operational. Currently yes for basic operations, but missing: what solver solution sequence to use, what extraction method to apply, what units system the project uses. These are in the KB but not in the bootstrap docs.
+- **Missing: "What NOT to do" section** in AGENT.md — known gotchas, anti-patterns, things that break the model. This exists informally in the M1 Mirror (e.g., "don't use `abs(RMS_target - RMS_ref)` — always use `extract_relative()`").
+
+**Recommendation:** Add a "⚠️ Known Pitfalls" section to the AGENT.md template. These are the highest-value items for LLM bootstrapping — they prevent costly mistakes.
+
+---
+
+### 8. MIGRATION FEASIBILITY — Is migration realistic?
+
+**Rating: PASS ✅ (with caveats)**
+
+**Hydrotech Beam Migration:**
+The mapping table in §12.1 is clear and actionable. The Hydrotech project already has `kb/`, `models/`, `studies/`, `playbooks/`, `DECISIONS.md` — it's 70% there. Migration is mostly renaming + restructuring.
+
+**Concern:** Hydrotech has `dashboard/` — not mentioned in the spec. Where does dashboard config go? `.atomizer/`? `05-tools/`?
+
+**M1 Mirror Migration:**
+§12.2 outlines 5 steps. This is realistic but underestimates the effort:
+
+- **Step 3 ("Number studies chronologically")** is a massive undertaking. M1 Mirror has 25+ study folders with non-sequential naming (V6-V15, flat_back_V3-V10, turbo_V1-V2). Establishing a chronological order requires reading every study's creation date. Some studies ran in parallel (adaptive campaign + cost reduction campaign simultaneously).
+
+**Critical Question:** The spec assumes sequential numbering (01, 02, ...). But M1 Mirror had PARALLEL campaigns. The spec's numbering scheme (`{NN}_{slug}`) can't express "Studies 05-08 ran simultaneously as Phase 2" without the phase grouping mechanism (mentioned as "optional topic subdirectories" in Decision D5 but never fully specified).
+
+**Recommendation:** Flesh out the optional topic grouping. Show how M1 Mirror's parallel campaigns would map: e.g., `03-studies/phase1-adaptive/01_v11_gnn_turbo/`, `03-studies/phase2-cost-reduction/01_tpe_baseline/`.
+
+---
+
+### 9. INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT — NASA-STD-7009 and ASME V&V 10 claims
+
+**Rating: CONCERN ⚠️**
+
+The spec claims alignment in Appendix A. Let me verify:
+
+**NASA-STD-7009:**
+
+| Claim | Accuracy |
+|-------|----------|
+| "Document all assumptions" → DECISIONS.md | ⚠️ PARTIAL — NASA-STD-7009 requires a formal **Assumptions Register** with impact assessment and sensitivity to each assumption. DECISIONS.md captures rationale but doesn't have "impact if assumption is wrong" or "sensitivity" fields. |
+| "Model verification" → validation/ | ⚠️ PARTIAL — NASA-STD-7009 distinguishes verification (code correctness — does the code solve the equations right?) from validation (does it match reality?). The spec's `validation/` folder conflates both. |
+| "Uncertainty quantification" → parameter-sensitivity.md | ⚠️ PARTIAL — Sensitivity analysis ≠ UQ. NASA-STD-7009 UQ requires characterizing input uncertainties, propagating them, and quantifying output uncertainty bounds. The spec's sensitivity analysis only covers "which parameters matter most," not formal UQ. |
+| "Configuration management" → README.md + CHANGELOG | ✅ Adequate for a solo consultancy |
+| "Reproducibility" → atomizer_spec.json + run_optimization.py | ✅ Good |
+
+**ASME V&V 10:**
+
+| Claim | Accuracy |
+|-------|----------|
+| "Conceptual model documentation" → analysis/models/ | ✅ Adequate |
+| "Computational model documentation" → atomizer_spec.json + solver/ | ✅ Adequate |
+| "Solution verification (mesh convergence)" → analysis/mesh/ | ⚠️ PARTIAL — The folder exists but the spec doesn't require mesh convergence studies. It just says "mesh strategy + decisions." ASME V&V 10 is explicit about systematic mesh refinement studies. |
+| "Validation experiments" → analysis/validation/ | ✅ Adequate |
+| "Prediction with uncertainty" → Study reports + sensitivity | ⚠️ Same UQ gap as above |
+
+**Assessment:** The claims are **aspirational rather than rigorous**. The structure provides hooks for NASA/ASME compliance but doesn't enforce it. This is honest for a solo consultancy — full compliance would require formal UQ and V&V processes beyond the scope. But the spec should tone down the language from "alignment" to "provides infrastructure compatible with" these standards.
+
+**Recommendation:** Change Appendix A title from "Comparison to Industry Standards" to "Industry Standards Compatibility" and add a note: "Full compliance requires formal V&V and UQ processes beyond the scope of this template."
+
+---
+
+### 10. SCALABILITY — 1-study to 20-study projects
+
+**Rating: PASS ✅**
+
+**1-Study Project:**
+Works fine. Most folders will be near-empty, which is harmless. The structure is create-and-forget for unused folders.
+
+**20-Study Campaign:**
+The M1 Mirror has 25+ studies and the structure handles it through:
+- Sequential numbering (prevents sorting chaos)
+- Study evolution narrative (provides coherent story)
+- Optional topic grouping (§ Decision D5)
+- KB introspection that accumulates across studies
+
+**Concern for 20+ studies:**
+- `images/studies/` would have 20+ subfolders with potentially hundreds of plots. No archiving or cleanup guidance.
+- The study evolution narrative in `03-studies/README.md` would become very long. No guidance on when to split into phase summaries.
+- KB introspection files (`parameter-sensitivity.md`, `design-space.md`) would become enormous if truly append-only across 20 studies. Need a consolidation/archiving mechanism.
+
+**Recommendation:** Add guidance for large campaigns: when to consolidate KB introspection, when to archive completed phase data, how to keep the study README manageable.
+
+---
+
+## Line-by-Line Issues
+
+| Location | Issue | Severity |
+|----------|-------|----------|
+| §2.1, study folder | Missing `2_iterations/` and `3_insights/` | 🔴 CRITICAL |
+| §2.1, `02-kb/analysis/` | No `materials/` subfolder in tree, but §4.1 table references it | 🟡 MAJOR |
+| §11.1, "PascalCase" for components | `Bracket-Body.md` is not PascalCase, it's hyphenated | 🟡 MAJOR |
+| §3.2, AGENT.md frontmatter | `atomizer_protocols: "POS v1.1"` — POS undefined | 🟢 MINOR |
+| §2.1, `playbooks/` | Unnumbered folder amidst numbered structure | 🟢 MINOR |
+| §2.1, `images/` | Unnumbered folder amidst numbered structure | 🟢 MINOR |
+| §4.1, spec table | References `02-kb/analysis/materials/*.md` which doesn't exist in §2.1 | 🟡 MAJOR |
+| §5.2, KB branch table | Analysis branch lists `models/`, `mesh/`, etc. but no `materials/` | Confirms §2.1 omission |
+| §6.1, lifecycle diagram | Shows `OP_01`, `OP_02`, `OP_03`, `OP_04` without defining them | 🟢 MINOR (they're Atomizer protocols) |
+| §9.3, project.json | `"$schema": "https://atomizer.io/schemas/project_v1.json"` — this URL doesn't exist | 🟢 MINOR (aspirational) |
+| §10, ThermoShield | Shows `Ti-6Al-4V.md` under `design/materials/` which is correct per KB source | Confirms the `analysis/materials/` in §4.1 is the error |
+| §12.2, M1 Mirror migration | Says "Number studies chronologically" — doesn't address parallel campaigns | 🟡 MAJOR |
+| Appendix A | Claims "alignment" with NASA/ASME — overstated | 🟡 MAJOR |
+| Appendix B | OpenMDAO/Dakota comparison is surface-level but adequate for positioning | 🟢 OK |
+
+---
+
+## Prioritized Recommendations
+
+### 🔴 CRITICAL (Must fix before adoption)
+
+1. **Add `2_iterations/` and `3_insights/` to study folder structure** — These are real folders the engine creates and depends on. Omitting them breaks the spec's own P4 principle (Atomizer-Compatible).
+
+2. **Resolve the `studies/` vs `03-studies/` engine compatibility issue** — Either specify the code changes needed, or keep `studies/` as the folder name and use project-level config for the numbered folder approach. The engine currently can't find studies in `03-studies/`.
+
+3. **Fix `analysis/materials/` contradiction** — Either add `materials/` to the `02-kb/analysis/` folder tree, or remove it from the §4.1 document spec table. Recommended: keep materials in `design/` only (per KB System source) and cross-reference from analysis entries.
+
+### 🟡 IMPORTANT (Should fix before adoption)
+
+4. **Add multi-solver guidance** — At minimum, note that `solver/nastran-settings.md` should be `solver/{solver-name}-settings.md` and show how a multi-solver project would organize this.
+
+5. **Add Assembly FEM guidance** — Show how `01-models/` accommodates assemblies vs. single parts.
+
+6. **Add "Minimal Project" profile** — Define the absolute minimum files for a quick project. Not every project needs all 7 folders populated on day one.
+
+7. **Clarify naming conventions** — Drop "PascalCase" label for component files; call it what it is (Title-Case-Hyphenated or just "the component's proper name"). Explain why Design and Analysis branches use different file naming.
+
+8. **Flesh out parallel campaign support** — Show how the optional topic grouping works for parallel study campaigns (M1 Mirror's adaptive + cost reduction simultaneously).
+
+9. **Tone down industry alignment claims** — Change "alignment" to "compatibility" and add honest caveats about formal UQ and V&V processes.
+
+10. **Add `optimization_config.json` backward compatibility note** — Acknowledge the v1.0 format exists and describe the migration path.
+
+11. **Document `optimization_summary.json`** — It exists in real studies, should be in the spec.
+
+12. **Justify KB System deviations** — Explain why `functions/` and `inputs/` from the KB source were dropped, and why Design/Analysis use lowercase instead of uppercase.
+
+### 🟢 NICE-TO-HAVE (Polish items)
+
+13. Add "⚠️ Known Pitfalls" section to AGENT.md template
+14. Add `.gitignore` template for project folders
+15. Add guidance for large campaign management (KB consolidation, image archiving)
+16. Number or explicitly justify unnumbered folders (`images/`, `playbooks/`)
+17. Define "POS" acronym in AGENT.md template
+18. Add a simple `init.sh` script as stopgap until CLI exists
+19. Add JSON schemas for `template-version.json` and `hooks.json`
+20. Add environment setup guidance (conda env name, Python version)
+
+---
+
+## Overall Assessment
+
+| Dimension | Rating |
+|-----------|--------|
+| **Vision & Design** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent — the principles, decisions, and overall architecture are sound |
+| **Completeness** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good — covers 85% of requirements, key gaps identified |
+| **Accuracy** | ⭐⭐⭐ Adequate — engine compatibility issues and naming inconsistencies need fixing |
+| **Practicality** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good — well-calibrated for solo use, needs minimal project profile |
+| **Readability** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent — well-structured, clear rationale for decisions, good examples |
+| **Ready for Production** | ⭐⭐⭐ Not yet — 3 critical fixes needed, then ready for pilot |
+
+**Confidence in this audit: 90%** — All primary sources were read in full. Codebase was cross-referenced. The only uncertainty is whether there are additional engine entry points that further constrain the study folder layout.
+
+**Bottom line:** Fix the 3 critical issues (study subfolder completeness, engine path compatibility, materials contradiction), address the important items, then pilot on Hydrotech Beam. The spec is 85% ready — it needs surgery, not a rewrite.
+
+---
+
+*Audit completed 2026-02-18 by Auditor Agent*