---
status: accepted
date: {YYYY-MM-DD}
decision-maker: Faust
principle: {governing principle, e.g., "Unix philosophy", "Principles > Capabilities", "bidirectional by default"}
scope: {cli | ui | governance | workflow | architecture | herd | branding}
superseded-by: null
---

# {Short title: problem → solution}

## Context

{1-3 sentences. What situation or question triggered this decision? If captured from conversation, include who asked and why.}

## Decision

{What was decided and why. Written in Faust's voice — direct, principle-driven. This is the core payload.}

## Alternatives Considered

<!-- Optional. Only populated when naturally mentioned. Delete section if none. -->

* {Alternative} — rejected because {reason}

## Consequences

* {Consequence — state whether Good, Bad, or Acceptable Tradeoff}
