WOLFIE Header System Changelog

Track the evolution of the WOLFIE header systemβ€”YAML frontmatter, agent-specific contexts, ontology model alignment, and automated file lifecycle improvements.

Note: For LUPOPEDIA platform releases, see the main Platform Changelog. Future releases follow semantic versioning starting with v0.1.0 for platform updates.

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WOLFIE Header System Changelog

IMPORTANT: This is the changelog for the WOLFIE Header System (documentation/metadata system). For the LUPOPEDIA Platform (web application) changelog, see CHANGELOG.md. | Component | Version | Changelog | |-----------|---------|-----------| | WOLFIE Header System | v1.4.2 | This file | | LUPOPEDIA Platform | v0.0.8 β†’ v0.1.0 | CHANGELOG.md | Created by: Captain WOLFIE (Eric Robin Gerdes) Purpose: Track evolution of the WOLFIE documentation header system Philosophy: The WOLFIE Way - standards where they work, innovation where they don't License: GPL v3.0 + Apache 2.0 (dual license) | Copyright: Β© 2025 LUPOPEDIA LLC Entity: LUPOPEDIA LLC (South Dakota DL313082) | Registered: November 6, 2025 CRITICAL CLARIFICATION:
  • LUPOPEDIA = The main program/platform (like WordPress)
  • WOLFIE Headers = A component within LUPOPEDIA (like Gutenberg in WordPress)
  • Both share the same GPL v3.0 + Apache 2.0 license under LUPOPEDIA LLC
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    [1.4.2] - 2025-11-07 - Ontology Model & Channel Context Updates βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Documentation & Configuration Update Goal: Document the human-readable ontology inside the WOLFIE header ecosystem and align public/docs content.

    Added

  • ontology_model block in WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml describing top-level classes (WHO/WHAT/WHERE/WHEN/WHY/HOW/DO/HACK), channel BASE+DELTA resolution order, collection workflow, and sharing rules.
  • Ontology snapshots in WOLFIE documentation:
  • md_files/WOLFIE_HEADER_SYSTEM.md now includes the ontology table, channel resolution steps, and collection-sharing workflow.
  • md_files/QUICK_START_WOLFIE_HEADERS.md, md_files/CHANNELS.md, and md_files/1_wolfie/README.md gained matching tables plus guidance on how users/agents remix collections per channel.
  • Changed

  • Public explanations (public/index.php, public/executive_summary.php, public/what_are_wolfie_headers.php) now present the same ontology snapshot and channel-aware workflow to keep the web experience aligned with the documentation system.
  • Executive summaries (docs/internal/published/status/EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY_WOLFIE_CURRENT_STATE.md, EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY_LUPOPEDIA_CURRENT_STATE.md) now include β€œHuman-Readable Ontology” sections for consistent context.
  • Why It Matters

  • Keeps the LUPOPEDIA + WOLFIE narrative synchronized so humans and AI agents share the same mental model.
  • Makes channel overlays explicit (BASE+DELTA) and documents how collections stay shareable even when context changes.
  • Ensures future automation can read the ontology structure directly from WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml.
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    [1.4.1] - 2025-11-06 - Naming & Licensing Clarification βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Documentation Update Key Achievement: Clarified naming convention and licensing structure

    Changed

    Naming Clarification (November 6, 2025):
  • βœ… Clarified: LUPOPEDIA = The main program/platform
  • βœ… Clarified: WOLFIE Headers = A component within LUPOPEDIA (documentation system)
  • βœ… Analogy: Like WordPress (program) contains Gutenberg (component)
  • βœ… Updated WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml with "CRITICAL CLARIFICATION: NAMING & LICENSING" section
  • βœ… Both components share GPL v3.0 + Apache 2.0 license under LUPOPEDIA LLC
  • License Information:
  • βœ… Added license info to WOLFIE_CHANGELOG.md header
  • βœ… Entity: LUPOPEDIA LLC (DL313082), DBA: LUPOPEDIA (UB313079)
  • βœ… Registered: November 6, 2025 (same day as clarification!)
  • βœ… Model: Free software (GPL), Paid services (freemium like Crafty Syntax 22 years)
  • Captain Title Correction:
  • βœ… Fixed: "Captain LUPOPEDIA" β†’ "Captain WOLFIE" (WOLFIE is the captain, LUPOPEDIA is the ship!)
  • βœ… Analogy: Captain Kirk captains the USS Enterprise; Captain WOLFIE captains LUPOPEDIA
  • Documentation

    Root Files Updated:
  • βœ… WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml - Added naming clarification section (lines 1-50)
  • βœ… README.md - Added "LUPOPEDIA: The Program (Clear Structure)" section
  • βœ… WHO_IS_WOLFIE.md - Added License & Legal Structure section
  • βœ… CHANGELOG.md - Added license info at top
  • βœ… DATABASE.md - Added license section
  • βœ… USER_GUIDE.md - Added license and entity info
  • Historical Context (November 6, 2025):
  • This clarification happened on the SAME DAY as LLC registration (DL313082)
  • LUPOPEDIA is 6 days old (forked from WOLFIE on Nov 1, 2025)
  • Proper naming convention established from the very beginning
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    [1.4.0] - 2025-11-05 - Approved Review Agents System βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Feature Addition Key Achievement: Formalized distinction between official reviews and AI perspectives Innovation: Three-tier agent classification system

    Added

    Approved Review Agents List (November 5, 2025):
  • Created approved_review_agents list in WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml
  • Agents: maat, lilith, ai_wolfie
  • Purpose: Distinguish official technical reviews from brainstorming perspectives
  • Behavior: Files with these agent_usernames are PUBLISHED (not archived)
  • Three-Tier Agent Classification:
  • Captain WOLFIE (agent_username: wolfie)
  • Official decisions
  • Destination: docs/internal/published/{topic}/
  • Always published
  • Approved Review Agents (agent_username: maat|lilith|ai_wolfie)
  • Official technical reviews
  • Destination: docs/internal/published/reviews/
  • Published (require approval metadata)
  • Other Agents (agent_username: themis|lupo|ara|rose|etc.)
  • Perspectives and brainstorming
  • Destination: docs/internal/archive/{agent}/{date}/
  • Archived after decision made
  • New Directory:
  • Created docs/internal/published/reviews/ for official review files
  • Created README.md explaining approved review agent system
  • Metadata Requirements

    Review files require:
    yaml
    agent_username: maat|lilith|ai_wolfie
    approved_by: wolfie
    date_approved: YYYY-MM-DD
    status: published

    Changed

    Lifecycle Rules (November 5, 2025):
  • Added approved_review_agents lifecycle rule
  • Updated other_agents rule to note exception for approved review agents
  • Clarified that approved agents are PUBLISHED (visible to future AI)
  • Other agents are ARCHIVED (historical reference only)
  • Documentation

    Updated WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml:
  • Lines 242-248: Added approved_review_agents list
  • Lines 263-276: Added lifecycle rule for approved review agents
  • Lines 278-290: Updated other_agents rule with exception note
  • Added approved_agents_exception explanation
  • Created:
  • docs/internal/published/reviews/README.md - Explains approved review agent system
  • Published Reviews (v1.4.0):
  • MAAT_SYNTHESIS_REVIEW_2025_11_05.md - Database architecture synthesis
  • LILITH_REVIEW_ORPHAN_SYSTEM_2025_11_05.md - FK constraints technical review
  • WOLFIE_AI_REVIEW_SOFT_DELETE_NAMING_2025_11_05.md - Soft delete naming analysis
  • Technical Notes

    Why Three Tiers?:
  • Not all AI input is equal in authority
  • Official reviews inform decisions (published)
  • Brainstorming perspectives provide options (archived)
  • Captain makes final decisions (published)
  • Attribution Preservation:
  • Each agent's username preserved (maat, lilith, ai_wolfie)
  • Shows who provided which analysis
  • Approved by Captain (approved_by: wolfie)
  • Clear audit trail of decision-making process
  • Use Cases:
  • MAAT: Synthesis of multiple perspectives, truth assessment, final recommendations
  • LILITH: Technical architecture reviews, performance analysis, system design
  • WOLFIE AI: Architectural guidance, naming standards, best practices
  • Other agents: Brainstorming, alternative perspectives, specialized input
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    [1.2.0] - 2025-11-04 - Auto-Organizing Documentation βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Feature Enhancement Key Achievement: File lifecycle automation based on TAGS & agent_username Innovation: Auto-move files between active, review, published, archive

    Added

  • Auto-organizer script: Moves files based on TAGS and agent_username
  • Lifecycle policy:
  • agent_username: wolfie β†’ docs/internal/published/{category}/
  • agent_username: maat|lilith|ai_wolfie β†’ docs/internal/published/reviews/
  • Other agents β†’ docs/internal/archive/{agent}/{date}/
  • Status transitions:
  • active-desktop β†’ review β†’ published
  • File status tracking in YAML frontmatter
  • Changed

  • Introduced standard metadata fields:
  • status (active-desktop, review, published, archived)
  • approved_by, date_approved
  • WOLFIE_HEADERS.yaml updated with agent_username workflow rules
  • Documentation

  • docs/internal/published/documentation/WOLFIE_AUTO_ORGANIZER.md
  • docs/internal/published/documentation/FILE_LIFECYCLE_POLICY.md
  • docs/internal/published/documentation/WOLFIE_FILE_STATUS_REFERENCE.md
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    [1.1.0] - 2025-11-03 - Agent Context Routing βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Feature Addition Key Achievement: Agent-specific tag/collection definitions (contextual reading) Innovation: Multi-agent documentation contexts using fallback chain

    Added

  • md_files/{channel}_wolfie_{agent}/ folders for each AI agent
  • Agent-specific TAGS.md, COLLECTIONS.md, README.md files
  • Fallback chain:
  • \{channel}_wolfie_{agent}/
  • \{channel}_wolfie_wolfie/
  • \{channel}_wolfie/
  • md_files/AGENTS.md - directory of all AI agents
  • Why This Matters

  • Allows 75 AI agents to interpret documentation through their own lens
  • Same documentation, different context per agent
  • Eliminates need for multiple copies of docs
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    [1.0.0] - 2025-11-03 - YAML Frontmatter Launch βœ…

    Status: Released Release Type: Major Launch Key Achievement: Replaced old AGAPE header system with streamlined YAML frontmatter Innovation: Centralized TAGS/COLLECTIONS with 4-7 line headers

    Added

  • YAML frontmatter format for all documentation files
  • md_files/1_wolfie/ channel (base definitions)
  • WOLFIE_HEADER_SYSTEM.md - complete documentation
  • CHANNELS.md - master channel index
  • QUICK_START_WOLFIE_HEADERS.md - quick start guide
  • WOLFIE_HEADER_SYSTEM_LAUNCH_2025_11_03.md - launch summary
  • Benefits

  • Headers reduced from 28 lines β†’ 7 lines
  • Centralized definitions eliminate duplication
  • Easy to update system-wide metadata
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    [0.9.0] - 2025-11-02 - Initial Prototype βœ… (Legacy Reference)

    Status: Superseded Release Type: Prototype Key Achievement: Prototype for WOLFIE header system

    Notes

  • Initial prototype using placeholder values
  • Superseded by YAML launch (v1.0.0)
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    Philosophy & Guiding Principles

  • Reference over duplication: Define once, reference everywhere
  • Agent-aware contexts: Same docs, multiple perspectives
  • Lifecycle automation: Files move through active β†’ review β†’ published β†’ archive
  • Simplicity first: YAML frontmatter, standard Markdown, minimal dependencies
  • The WOLFIE Way: First principles, proven patterns, timeless architecture
  • --- Maintainer: Captain WOLFIE (Eric Robin Gerdes) Contact: See public/contact.php or platform footer for support options.