Spec: Agentic Source Orchestrator v3 (Synthesis Intelligence)

Agentic Source Orchestrator v3 extends the orchestration layer with a Synthesis Intelligence Model. It defines the protocols for knowledge quality, evidence reliability, conflict resolution, and draft promotion.

1. The Vault-as-Compiler Thesis

Synthesis is viewed as a compilation process where raw source material is "compiled" into permanent knowledge.

Source Material (Sidecar): Raw object files (unprocessed text).
Synthesis Draft: Linked but untested code (claims with evidence).
Permanent Note: Shipped module (verified knowledge).

2. Epistemic Risk Model

Claims are classified into risk tiers to govern their promotion path:

T0 — Fabrication: Unsupported claim. Reject.
T1 — Weak Evidence: Tangential support. Requires human review.
T2 — Inference Unmarked: Valid but unlabeled inference. Annotate & promote.
T3 — Stale Evidence: Supporting chunks exceed freshness threshold. Staleness stamp.
T4 — Conflict: Contradicts existing permanent notes. Trigger resolution protocol.
T5 — Verified: High-similarity, fresh, authoritative support. Auto-promote eligible.

3. Conflict Resolution Protocol

Mandatory detection and resolution of contradictions between incoming claims and existing knowledge.

Update: If new evidence is more authoritative and fresher.
Narrow: If new evidence identifies a specific case or limit to a general claim.
Parallel: If both claims are valid under different conditions.
Arbitrate: Escalate to human if the agent cannot resolve.

4. Synthesis Quality Rubric

A draft is ready for promotion only if it meets these criteria:

Evidence Coverage: Every non-trivial claim has a cited chunk ID.
Inference Labeling: All derivations are explicitly marked.
Atomic Scope: Covers exactly one concept (per YANP).
Wikilink Integrity: All internal references resolve to existing stems.
Scope Statement: Opens with a single sentence defining the concept boundary.

5. Implementation Sequence