deprecate

name	deprecate
description	Safely deprecate a file following the deprecation protocol.
argument-hint	[filepath] [reason]

Deprecate File

Steps

1. Verify the file exists and is not in a Tier 1 (immutable) location
2. Create _deprecated/ directory in the same folder if it doesn't exist
3. Move the file to _deprecated/YYYY-MM-DD_filename.ext
4. Create or append to _deprecation-log.md in the same directory:

   ## YYYY-MM-DD · filename.ext
   - **Reason**: [provided reason]
   - **Deprecated to**: _deprecated/YYYY-MM-DD_filename.ext
   - **Session**: [current session log path]
   - **Breaking changes**: [any downstream effects]
   

5. Report the deprecation to the author

Validation

Before deprecating, check:

• Is the file in data/raw/? → REFUSE (Tier 1: immutable)
• Is the file in code/replication/? → REFUSE (Tier 1: immutable)
• Is the file in correspondence/? → REFUSE (Tier 1: immutable)
• Is the file in session-logs/? → REFUSE (Tier 1: immutable)
• Is the file in data/raw/restricted/? → REFUSE (Tier 1: immutable + sensitive)

If any check fails, explain why the file cannot be deprecated and suggest alternatives.