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FR-083: Global IPW-gated implementation contract

Type: Feature Request (FR)
ID: FR-083
Submitted: 2026-04-20
Submitted By: User feedback / governance hardening
Priority: HIGH
Severity: HIGH
Status: OPEN

Implementing Task: E6:S06:T62

Summary​

Establish a hard repository-wide execution contract that blocks all implementation work behind a complete IPW package plus explicit user authorization, preventing intent override during intake and planning requests.

Problem Statement​

Current behavior can drift from requested artifact scope (for example, a request to file a UXR/FR/BR triggers direct implementation). This violates user control, bypasses planning stages, and weakens governance traceability.

Requirements​

Functional Requirements​

  • FR-083-F1: Define and enforce a global "no implementation before IPW" gate in governing agent rules.
  • FR-083-F2: Require all implementation to satisfy three preconditions: task anchor (E#:S#:T#), linked IPW package (specification, test-design, implementation-plan), and explicit user execution authorization in a separate instruction.
  • FR-083-F3: Require planning/intake requests (UXR/FR/BR/task/spec/plan/review) to remain planning-only and stop on completion.
  • FR-083-F4: Require missing-precondition handling to request only missing prerequisites, without inferred permission or opportunistic implementation.

Non-Functional Requirements​

  • FR-083-NF1: Policy language is unambiguous and applies repository-wide (not limited to one workflow).
  • FR-083-NF2: Rule placement is durable across sessions by updating both AGENTS.md and .cursorrules.

Acceptance Criteria​

  • Contract is present in both primary rule sources and states all gate preconditions explicitly.
  • Contract explicitly blocks implementation while gate is closed and requires stop-and-wait after planning artifact completion.
  • FR and task are bidirectionally linked and listed in active story/board tracking surfaces.

Scope Analysis​

Problem Domain: Governance, workflow safety, agent execution contract
Affected Areas:

  • AGENTS.md
  • .cursorrules
  • Kanban intake/task/board wiring docs
  • Runtime workflow scripts (not required for initial policy filing)

Estimated Complexity:

  • Simple (1-3 days)
  • Medium (1 week)
  • Complex (2+ weeks)
  • Very Complex (1+ month)