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📚 ZeroLagHub Documentation Navigation Guide

Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Purpose: Guide to all project documentation and how they relate


🗺️ Document Hierarchy

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         📋 MASTER BOOTSTRAP (START HERE)                    │
│  ZeroLagHub_Master_Bootstrap_Dec2025.md                     │
│  ├─ Strategic vision & business model                       │
│  ├─ Infrastructure overview (11 VMs)                        │
│  ├─ Launch decision framework                               │
│  └─ High-level architecture                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
           ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
           │               │               │
           ▼               ▼               ▼
    ┌────────────┐  ┌────────────┐  ┌────────────┐
    │  TACTICAL  │  │  COMPLETE  │  │ EVOLUTION  │
    │  HANDOVER  │  │   STATE    │  │  ANALYSIS  │
    └────────────┘  └────────────┘  └────────────┘
           │               │               │
           ▼               ▼               ▼
    Engineering      Strategic +      Nov → Dec
    Implementation   Tactical         Comparison
    Details          Integration      

📖 Document Purposes

🎯 1. Master Bootstrap (ENTRY POINT)

File: ZeroLagHub_Master_Bootstrap_Dec2025.md

Use When:

  • Starting a new session
  • Need strategic overview
  • Making launch decisions
  • Understanding business model

Contains:

  • Platform overview (85% ready)
  • Infrastructure topology (11 VMs)
  • Network architecture (dual-router)
  • Launch decision framework (3 options)
  • Business model (9.75x multiplier)
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Success metrics
  • Glossary of terms

Audience:

  • New AI assistants (start here)
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Executive overview

Update Frequency: After major milestones or architectural changes


🛠️ 2. GPT Implementation Handover (IMPLEMENTATION)

File: ZeroLagHub_GPT_Implementation_Handover_Dec2025.md

Use When:

  • Implementing features
  • Debugging provisioning
  • Understanding agent architecture
  • Working on tactical tasks

Contains:

  • Engineering Kanban board (DONE/IN PROGRESS/TODO)
  • 3-day sprint plan (specific tasks)
  • System lifecycle diagram (ASCII)
  • Troubleshooting guide per variant
  • Provisioning sequence specification
  • Verification system details
  • Dev container roadmap
  • Ceàrd's role definition

Audience:

  • Ceàrd (implementation AI)
  • Developers working on code
  • Debugging specific issues

Update Frequency: Daily during active development


🎯 3. Complete Current State (INTEGRATION)

File: ZeroLagHub_Complete_Current_State_Dec7.md

Use When:

  • Need both strategic AND tactical view
  • Planning next sprint
  • Comprehensive status review
  • Integrating architecture with implementation

Contains:

  • Two-perspective view (strategic + tactical)
  • Engineering kanban (from handover)
  • 3-day sprint plan (detailed)
  • Complete system lifecycle (with ASCII diagram)
  • MC variant status matrix
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Dev container roadmap (detailed)
  • Launch readiness matrix
  • Launch decision framework

Audience:

  • Management/coordination role
  • Both AIs (Claude + Ceàrd)
  • Comprehensive planning

Update Frequency: End of day during active sprints


🛡️ 4. Cross-Project Tracker (GOVERNANCE)

File: ZeroLagHub_Cross_Project_Tracker.md

Use When:

  • Before crossing architectural boundaries
  • Understanding ownership matrix
  • Checking for drift violations
  • Reviewing Architecture Decision Log

Contains:

  • Ownership matrix (API vs Agent vs Frontend)
  • Canonical contracts (API ↔ Agent, Frontend ↔ API)
  • Drift detection rules (5 violation patterns)
  • Architecture Decision Log (7 locked decisions)
  • High-risk integration zones
  • Enforcement policies

Audience:

  • Both Claude and Ceàrd
  • Before any architectural changes
  • Drift prevention

Update Frequency: After locking new architectural decisions


📊 5. Infrastructure Specifications (CONSTRAINTS)

File: ZeroLagHub_Infrastructure_Specifications.md

Use When:

  • Planning resource allocation
  • Understanding hardware limits
  • Capacity planning
  • Cost analysis

Contains:

  • GTHost hardware specs
  • Capacity constraints (30-50 servers)
  • Network bottleneck (300 Mbit/s)
  • Cost analysis
  • Optimization opportunities

Audience:

  • Both AIs for capacity planning
  • Resource allocation decisions
  • Scaling considerations

Update Frequency: After infrastructure changes


6. Drift Prevention Card (SESSION START)

File: ZeroLagHub_Drift_Prevention_Card.md

Use When:

  • Every session start (30 seconds)
  • Before any code changes
  • Quick boundary check

Contains:

  • 30-second boundary check
  • 7 locked decisions (quick reference)
  • Violation triggers
  • Golden rules

Audience:

  • Both Claude and Ceàrd
  • Mandatory session start

Update Frequency: When new violations are discovered


🎯 Usage Patterns

Starting Fresh Session (Claude - Architecture)

  1. Read: Master Bootstrap (get strategic context)
  2. Read: Cross-Project Tracker (architectural boundaries)
  3. Check: Complete Current State (current status)
  4. Reference: Infrastructure Specs (as needed)

Starting Fresh Session (Ceàrd - Implementation)

  1. Read: Drift Prevention Card (30 seconds)
  2. Read: GPT Implementation Handover (implementation tasks)
  3. Reference: Cross-Project Tracker (before crossing boundaries)
  4. Check: Complete Current State (sprint status)

Planning Next Sprint

  1. Review: Complete Current State (current status)
  2. Check: Engineering Kanban (what's in progress)
  3. Reference: Launch Decision Framework (timing)
  4. Plan: Next 3-day sprint based on priorities

Making Strategic Decisions

  1. Review: Master Bootstrap (business model, competitive position)
  2. Check: Launch Readiness Matrix (current %)
  3. Consult: Cross-Project Tracker (architectural constraints)
  4. Decide: Launch timing, feature prioritization

Implementing Features

  1. Check: Drift Prevention Card (boundary check)
  2. Read: GPT Implementation Handover (specific tasks)
  3. Reference: Cross-Project Tracker (before crossing boundaries)
  4. Update: Kanban Board (move tasks)

Debugging Issues

  1. Check: Complete Current State → Troubleshooting Guide
  2. Reference: System Lifecycle (understand flow)
  3. Review: Verification System Spec (self-repair logic)
  4. Consult: Cross-Project Tracker (ownership boundaries)

📊 Document Status Matrix

Document Completeness Accuracy Update Needed Priority
Master Bootstrap 100% Current Complete 🟢 High
GPT Implementation Handover 100% Current Complete 🟢 High
Complete Current State 100% Current Complete 🟢 High
Cross-Project Tracker 100% Current Complete 🟢 High
Infrastructure Specs 100% Current Complete 🟢 High
Drift Prevention Card 100% Current Complete 🟢 High

For New Claude Session (Architecture):

  1. Master Bootstrap (strategic context)
  2. Cross-Project Tracker (boundaries)
  3. Complete Current State (current status)

For New Ceàrd Session (Implementation):

  1. Drift Prevention Card (30 second check)
  2. GPT Implementation Handover (implementation tasks)
  3. Complete Current State (sprint status)

For Launch Decision:

  1. Master Bootstrap → Launch Decision Framework
  2. Complete Current State → Launch Readiness Matrix
  3. Cross-Project Tracker → Architectural constraints

For Feature Implementation:

  1. Drift Prevention Card → Boundary check
  2. GPT Implementation Handover → Specific tasks
  3. Complete Current State → Sprint Plan

📋 Quick Reference

Launch Status: 85% ready

Next Sprint: 3 days (Dev containers → EdgeState → Reconcile)

Launch Options: NOW / +3 days / +1 week

Recommendation: +3 days (Option B)

Working Components :

  • All 6 MC variants
  • DNS automation
  • Velocity routing
  • Self-repair system

Missing Components :

  • WebSocket console
  • Crash protection
  • Disk monitoring
  • Dev containers (in progress)

Known Bugs (Non-Blocking):

  • 3 Go agent issues (cleanup)
  • EdgeState schema (not migrated)
  • DNS deletion (needs record IDs)

🎯 Document Maintenance

Master Bootstrap Updates:

  • After major milestones
  • After architectural changes
  • After launch decision
  • Monthly during operations

Complete Current State Updates:

  • End of each sprint day
  • After significant progress
  • Before major decisions

GPT Implementation Handover Updates:

  • Daily during active development
  • After completing sprint tasks
  • When priorities change

Cross-Project Tracker Updates:

  • After locking new architectural decisions
  • When adding new boundaries
  • After discovering drift violations

📞 Session Continuity

Quick Resume Prompt (Claude):

Read ZeroLagHub Master Bootstrap Dec 2025, then Cross-Project Tracker.

Platform 85% ready, all MC variants working.

Current sprint: 3 days (dev containers → EdgeState → reconcile)

Decision: Launch now vs +3 days?

Quick Resume Prompt (Ceàrd):

Read Drift Prevention Card, then GPT Implementation Handover.

Platform 85% ready, executing 3-day sprint.

Current task: [specific implementation task]


Navigation Summary

Strategic → Master Bootstrap
Tactical → GPT Implementation Handover
Integrated → Complete Current State
Governance → Cross-Project Tracker
Constraints → Infrastructure Specifications
Session Start → Drift Prevention Card

Claude Start → Master Bootstrap → Cross-Project Tracker
Ceàrd Start → Drift Prevention Card → GPT Implementation Handover

Quick Status → Complete Current State (first 2 sections)

Implementation → GPT Implementation Handover → Cross-Project Tracker


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