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id: SMH-PHASE-XCICUUJD
type: phase
title: "Project Foundation"
label: foundation
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# Project Foundation

## Operating posture

Establish the project-wide conditions for safe Smith development.
Prioritize repository law, crate boundaries, Cargo-only automation, and executable quality gates.

## Transition signal

All later product work starts from a buildable workspace with enforced architectural boundaries.