Template locations
Templates live in your vault at$VAULT/00_Brain/Systemic/Templates/:
| Type | Path | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Captive | Templates/Captive/ | today.md, week.md, etc. |
| Periodic | Templates/Periodic/ | daily.md, weekly.md, etc. |
| Projects | Templates/Projects/ | project.md |
| People | Templates/Areas/People/ | person.md |
Scaffold vs vault
The scaffold (.claude/skills/init/assets/scaffold/) is the source template for new vaults. After init, users customize their vault’s templates.
Use _sync-templates to propagate changes between vault and scaffold during development.
Standard sections
All Captive templates share consistent structure:| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Context From Above | Goals from parent timescale |
| Key Outcomes | 3 priorities (Personal → Organisational → Strategic) |
| Progress | Nested period summaries |
| Carry Forward | Items for next period |
| Wins | What went well by category |
| Reflections | Insights and learnings |
| Changelog | Audit trail |
The three categories
Order matters—Personal first:| Category | Focus |
|---|---|
| Personal | Individual growth, energy, leadership |
| Organisational | Team, structure, culture |
| Strategic | Initiatives, projects, outcomes |
Changelog section
Every template includes## Changelog at the bottom:
Template contracts
Rituals declare which sections they update:- H2 sections are stable — Never change these names
- H3 structure is dynamic — Can evolve through self-learning
- Single ownership — Each H2 has exactly one owning phase