ADR Index

Architecture Knowledge Base Taxonomy

Adopt a three-category Architecture Knowledge Base taxonomy aligned with ISO 42010, formalized as a directory structure and machine-readable configuration.

Common Frontmatter Standard

Adopts a composable block frontmatter schema as the universal standard for all governed documents. Defines 3 block types (identity, discovery, lifecycle) that compose additively per document type. Requires every file with frontmatter to self-identify via options.type so validation scripts load the correct spoke config. Eliminates directory-based type inference, fixes inconsistent date semantics, and replaces flat required-fields lists with additive block inheritance. Hub config (.vadocs/conf.json) defines field registry, block composition, and 10-type taxonomy; spoke configs (.vadocs/types/.conf.json) add type-specific required fields, allowed statuses, and severity values.