Current Project Instructions Version: 2026.06.28.003
Last Updated: 2026-06-28
- Codex startup validation is mandatory before every task outcome.
- Project Instructions versions are repository-owned and increment independently of PR numbers.
- Added dedicated branching policy document.
- Startup validation now verifies the branching policy document was loaded instead of duplicating policy text.
- Added backlog startup assignment policy requiring
BACKLOG_MASTER.mdand Tool Votes/Admin Owner priority signal review during team startup. - Codex must read this version file and the latest repository copy of
PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.mdbefore performing work. - Codex must discard previously remembered Project Instructions and treat the repository copy as authoritative.
- Codex must validate canonical report and ZIP paths, branching model, and legacy path avoidance before work proceeds.