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FAQ - SROS Self-Compiler (OSS)

What is this repo?

A chat-first compiler prompt-spec that turns short intent into a sealed XML promptunit_package containing sr8_prompt artifacts and receipts.

Is this an executable program?

No. OSS v1 is a prompt-spec designed to run in normal LLM chats. It is not a binary compiler.

What do I paste into a chat?

Option A: Paste the compiler agent XML in agents/ as your first message in a new chat, then use:

  • compile: ...
  • refine: ...

Option B: Paste one of the demo agents in agents/demo/ as your first message, then give it a normal instruction.

Why is everything XML-only?

XML-only keeps outputs deterministic in structure, easy to lint, easy to diff, and hard to “accidentally” contaminate with markdown.

Why are hashes optional?

OSS v1 prioritizes portability and cleanliness. If a hash is not computed, the spec uses placeholder nodes marked:

  • status="optional" kind="placeholder"

What’s the difference between compile and refine?

  • compile: goes straight to packaging using minimal inferred constraints.
  • refine: returns a minimal intake form when your intent is missing key details.

Can I compile multi-domain work in one run?

Yes. Put deliverables as a list and lock constraints as hard rules. See examples/03-multidomain-sros-run.txt.

Does this support multimodal inputs?

The spec supports adapter selection for multimodal, but actual capability depends on your chat environment. See examples/04-multimodal-adapters.txt.

What is governance gating?

If a request is unsafe or disallowed, the compiler will refuse and compile a safe alternative.
If a request is high-risk but not disallowed, the compiler can return GATE_REQUIRED with an approval artifact contract. See examples/05-governance-gate-required.txt.

Can I change the output format to JSON/YAML?

Not in OSS v1. This repo is intentionally XML-only to stay schema-clean and portable.

What do I do after I get a promptunit_package?

Extract the active sr8_prompt from CDATA, paste it into a new chat, and tell the model to execute it and produce the deliverables. Full steps are in USAGE_GUIDE_SOVEREIGN.md.

How do I iterate without drift?

Re-run compile: with deltas. Do not manually rewrite the spec. Keep constraints stable.

Is this “SROS” or just a prompt?

This repo is the OSS “front door” compiler spec aligned to SROS concepts:

  • adapters
  • receipts
  • constraint arbitration
  • governance gates
  • SR8 compilation artifacts
  • SR9 compile receipt stubs (OSS-friendly)

It’s designed to be portable, not to require the full SROS runtime to be useful.