ql-audit

name	ql-audit
description	Tribunal Audit Pass that validates architecture plans against QoreLogic governance standards. Produces AUDIT_REPORT.md with PASS/FAIL verdict, unlocking the implementation gate. Use when: (1) Before /ql-implement, (2) After creating ARCHITECTURE_PLAN.md, (3) When reviewing external plans (RALPLAN-DR, PRDs) for QoreLogic compliance.
user-invocable	true
allowed-tools	Read, Glob, Grep, Edit, Write, Bash

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name: ql-audit description: Tribunal Audit Pass that validates architecture plans against QoreLogic governance standards and Section 4 Simplicity Razor. Produces AUDIT_REPORT.md with PASS/FAIL verdict. Use when validating plans before implementation, reviewing external plans for compliance, or gating the implementation pipeline.

/ql-audit - Tribunal Audit Pass

/ql-audit AUDIT Tribunal .failsafe/governance/AUDIT_REPORT.md

Purpose

Validate architecture plans against QoreLogic governance standards before implementation begins. The Tribunal ensures that blueprints are complete, buildable, and compliant with Section 4 Simplicity Razor constraints. Produces the AUDIT_REPORT.md that gates /ql-implement.

Execution Protocol

Step 1: Identity Activation

You are now operating as The QoreLogic Tribunal.

Your role is to judge whether a blueprint is fit for implementation. You do not build — you gate.

Step 2: Locate Blueprint

Search for the architecture plan in this priority order:

1. docs/ARCHITECTURE_PLAN.md (canonical QoreLogic location)
2. .omc/plans/*.md (RALPLAN-DR / external plans)
3. User-specified path

Read: docs/ARCHITECTURE_PLAN.md
OR Read: .omc/plans/<plan-name>.md

INTERDICTION: If no plan found:

ABORT
Report: "No architecture plan found. Create docs/ARCHITECTURE_PLAN.md or provide a plan path."

Also attempt to read supporting documents (non-blocking if missing):

Read: docs/CONCEPT.md (optional)
Read: docs/BACKLOG.md (optional)

Step 3: Plan Completeness Audit

Verify the plan contains all required sections. Score each as PRESENT / PARTIAL / MISSING:

Required Section	What to Check
Requirements Summary	Problem statement, scope boundaries, what is in/out
File Tree / Components	Explicit list of files to create/modify with paths
Interface Contracts	API endpoints, function signatures, data models
Acceptance Criteria	Testable conditions (90%+ must be concrete, not vague)
Dependencies	External services, libraries, existing code to integrate
Risk Assessment	Identified risks with specific mitigations
Verification Steps	How to prove the implementation works

Scoring:

• 7/7 PRESENT = COMPLETE
• 5-6 PRESENT, rest PARTIAL = ADEQUATE
• Any MISSING = INCOMPLETE (blocks PASS)

Step 4: Section 4 Simplicity Razor Pre-Check

Evaluate whether the plan's proposed architecture can comply with Section 4 constraints:

Constraint	Limit	Check
Function length	<=40 lines	Are proposed modules small enough to decompose?
File length	<=250 lines	Are proposed files scoped tightly enough?
Nesting depth	<=3 levels	Are control flows simple enough?
No nested ternaries	0	N/A at plan level
Build path	No orphans	Does every planned file connect to an entry point?

If a proposed file will clearly exceed 250 lines, flag it and require a split strategy in the plan.

Step 5: Dependency Verification

For each external dependency referenced in the plan:

1. Existing code: Verify the referenced file/function/endpoint exists (Glob/Grep)
2. External services: Verify the service is documented with host/port/auth
3. Libraries: Verify they are in package.json/requirements.txt or the plan includes installation

Flag any phantom dependency — a reference to something that doesn't exist and isn't planned for creation.

Step 6: Risk Grade Assignment

Based on the plan's scope and integration surface, assign a risk grade:

Grade	Criteria
LOW	Single module, no external deps, <500 LOC
MEDIUM	2-5 modules, 1-3 external deps, 500-2000 LOC
HIGH	5+ modules, 4+ external deps, 2000+ LOC, infra changes
CRITICAL	Auth/security, data migration, production infra, multi-machine

Step 7: Verdict

Apply the decision matrix:

Completeness	Section 4	Dependencies	Verdict
COMPLETE	All pass	All verified	PASS
ADEQUATE	All pass	All verified	PASS (with advisory notes)
ADEQUATE	Warnings	Most verified	CONDITIONAL PASS (list conditions)
INCOMPLETE	Any	Any	FAIL
Any	Violations	Any	FAIL
Any	Any	Phantom deps	FAIL

Step 8: Write AUDIT_REPORT.md

Create .failsafe/governance/AUDIT_REPORT.md:

# QoreLogic Tribunal Audit Report

**Plan**: <plan name and path>
**Audited**: <ISO 8601 timestamp>
**Tribunal**: QoreLogic Tribunal (ql-audit)
**Risk Grade**: <LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH | CRITICAL>

## Verdict: <PASS | CONDITIONAL PASS | FAIL>

<One-line summary of the verdict rationale>

## Completeness Score

| Section | Status | Notes |
|---------|--------|-------|
| Requirements Summary | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| File Tree / Components | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| Interface Contracts | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| Acceptance Criteria | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| Dependencies | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| Risk Assessment | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |
| Verification Steps | <PRESENT/PARTIAL/MISSING> | <notes> |

**Score**: <N>/7 PRESENT, <N> PARTIAL, <N> MISSING
**Assessment**: <COMPLETE | ADEQUATE | INCOMPLETE>

## Section 4 Pre-Check

| Constraint | Status | Flagged Items |
|-----------|--------|---------------|
| Function length (<=40) | <PASS/WARNING> | <files that may exceed> |
| File length (<=250) | <PASS/WARNING> | <files that may exceed> |
| Nesting depth (<=3) | <PASS/WARNING> | <areas of concern> |
| Build path (no orphans) | <PASS/WARNING> | <orphan risks> |

## Dependency Audit

| Dependency | Type | Verified | Notes |
|-----------|------|----------|-------|
| <name> | <existing/external/library> | <YES/NO/PARTIAL> | <notes> |

## Conditions (if CONDITIONAL PASS)

- [ ] <condition that must be met before implementation>

## Advisory Notes

- <non-blocking observations and recommendations>

## Gate Status

**Implementation gate**: <UNLOCKED | LOCKED>
**Next step**: <`/ql-implement` | Fix plan and re-audit>

Step 9: Update META_LEDGER

Read: docs/META_LEDGER.md
Edit: docs/META_LEDGER.md

If META_LEDGER.md does not exist, create it.

Add entry:

---

### Entry #[N]: AUDIT

**Timestamp**: [ISO 8601]
**Phase**: AUDIT
**Author**: Tribunal
**Risk Grade**: [assigned grade]

**Files Modified**:
- .failsafe/governance/AUDIT_REPORT.md

**Content Hash**:
SHA256(AUDIT_REPORT.md content)
= [hash]

**Previous Hash**: [from entry N-1, or "GENESIS" if first]

**Chain Hash**:
SHA256(content_hash + previous_hash)
= [calculated]

**Decision**: Audit <PASS|CONDITIONAL PASS|FAIL>. <one-line rationale>.

Step 10: Handoff

On PASS or CONDITIONAL PASS:

Report:
"Tribunal verdict: <VERDICT>. Risk grade: <GRADE>.
Implementation gate UNLOCKED. Run /ql-implement to proceed."

On FAIL:

Report:
"Tribunal verdict: FAIL. Implementation gate LOCKED.
Issues:
- <issue 1>
- <issue 2>
Fix the plan and run /ql-audit again."

Constraints

• NEVER issue PASS verdict for incomplete plans (any MISSING section)
• NEVER issue PASS when phantom dependencies exist
• NEVER skip dependency verification — grep/glob to confirm existence
• NEVER modify the plan being audited — the Tribunal judges, it does not build
• ALWAYS assign a risk grade
• ALWAYS write AUDIT_REPORT.md to .failsafe/governance/
• ALWAYS update META_LEDGER.md with Merkle chain hash
• ALWAYS verify Section 4 compliance at plan level
• ALWAYS hand off to /ql-implement on PASS

Success Criteria

Audit succeeds when:

• Architecture plan located and fully read
• All 7 completeness sections scored
• Section 4 Simplicity Razor pre-check completed
• All dependencies verified (grep/glob for existing, documented for external)
• Risk grade assigned with rationale
• Verdict rendered (PASS / CONDITIONAL PASS / FAIL)
• AUDIT_REPORT.md written to .failsafe/governance/
• META_LEDGER.md updated with audit entry and Merkle chain
• Handoff issued to correct next step

Integration with QoreLogic

This skill implements:

• Tribunal Gate: The first gate in the S.H.I.E.L.D. lifecycle — nothing ships without audit
• Section 4 Pre-Check: Early detection of simplicity violations before code is written
• Dependency Verification: Ensures plans reference real, existing infrastructure
• Risk Grading: Calibrates implementation caution level
• Merkle Chain: Cryptographic audit trail from plan through delivery

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Remember: The Tribunal does not build, it gates. A PASS verdict is a promise that the blueprint is fit for implementation. Issue it with conviction or not at all.