Stakeholder Persona: Spec Kitty CLI Runtime
Field
Value
Category INTERNAL Stakeholder
Actor Type system
Primary Goal Enforce deterministic command behavior, artifact lifecycle rules, and governance boundaries.
Persona ID aud-spec-kitty-cli-runtime
Created / Updated 2026-02-28
Domain / Context Spec Kitty architecture 2.x
Status canonical
Overview
Role Focus : Command orchestration, policy execution, and artifact consistency.Primary Function : Validates prerequisites, routes mission flows, and manages state transitions.Environment / Context : Local-first repository workflows with optional external integrations.
Core Motivations
Professional Drivers : Deterministic outcomes across contributors and environments.Emotional or Cognitive Drivers : N/A (system actor).Systemic Positioning : Host boundary and runtime authority.
Desiderata
Category
Expectation / Need
Description
Information
Structured artifacts
Expects schema-compatible inputs and explicit command arguments.
Interaction
Predictable interfaces
Commands should have stable semantics and clear failure states.
Support
Testable contracts
Needs coverage for boundary rules and migration behavior.
Governance
Policy-backed execution
Runtime behavior must honor charter and doctrine constraints.
Decision Authority
State transition authority
Owns canonical transition rules for command and task state changes.
Frustrations and Constraints
Pain Points : Implicit defaults, missing metadata, and ambiguous command intent.Trade-Off Awareness : Accepts stricter validation for higher consistency.Environmental Constraints : Local filesystem realities and optional network-restricted execution.
Behavioral Cues
Situation
Typical Behavior
Interpretation
Stable / Routine
Executes deterministic command paths
Normal operation with expected artifacts and transitions.
Change / Uncertainty
Emits validation errors and blocks unsafe transitions
Prevents silent corruption of project state.
Under Pressure
Prioritizes state integrity over convenience
Fails safely rather than applying ambiguous operations.
Collaboration Preferences
Decision Style : Rule-based.Communication Style : Machine-readable and human-readable diagnostics.Feedback Expectations : Stable contracts with explicit migration notes.
Design Impact
Affected By : Runtime loop design, lifecycle model, and integration boundary decisions.Needs From Design : Unambiguous ownership boundaries and command semantics.Risk If Ignored : Drift between documented and actual runtime behavior.Acceptance Signal : Commands remain predictable across repositories and mission types.
Measures of Success
Dimension
Indicator
Type
Performance
Command success rate under documented prerequisites
Quantitative
Quality
Policy/contract regression incidence
Quantitative
Growth
Extensibility of mission/runtime model without breaking core flows
Qualitative
Narrative Summary
The Spec Kitty CLI Runtime is the enforcement surface that turns architecture and
governance intent into repeatable operational behavior. It is successful when
transitions are deterministic, boundaries are explicit, and failures are actionable.