All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
The format is based on Keep a Changelog.
- Added Voices of Collaboration to MCP README
0.3.1 - 2026-02-11 "Clarity"
- (MCP) Renamed
get_framework_overviewtoget_README - Clarified
terraform.tfvars.exampleto reference dynamic nature ofaws_region - Refined commit tagging guidance with clearer optionality, naming, and a simpler example
- Added
infra/tf-plan.shto rebuild the Lambda package before runningterraform plan
- Updated
infra/README.mdto use./tf-plan.shand document why rebuilding is required for docs-only changes
- Removed two Voices of Collaboration to simplify README
- Removed preamble from Voices of Collaboration
0.3.0 - 2026-01-26
Clarifies the Collaborators Framework's orientation toward non-permissioned participation and interpretive plurality.
This release refines how collaboration is represented - emphasizing impact over origin - while preserving optionality, self-expression, and silence as valid modes of engagement.
No enforcement, ranking, or behavioral requirements are introduced in this release.
- Added Terraform configuration for AWS Lambda + API Gateway deployment, including variables, outputs, and provider/version constraints
- Added Lambda MCP handler with tools/resources support plus local quick-reference and field docs
- Added Terraform, environment, and log ignores to
.gitignore - Added optional API Gateway custom domain resources and DNS-focused outputs for custom domains
- Added comprehensive field documentation for all 5 fields (intent, nature, name, role, freeform) in
docs/fields/ - Added framework documentation structure:
docs/framework/overview.mdanddocs/framework/perspective.md - Added
docs/quick-reference.mdas condensed framework reference - Added MCP server infrastructure with build script approach (
infra/build-lambda.sh) for explicit Lambda packaging - Added
infra/README.mddocumenting deployment workflow and architectural decisions - Added 9 MCP tools: get_framework_overview, get_framework_perspective, get_commit_format_guide, get_collaborators_template, get_quick_reference, list_fields, get_field_guide, list_faqs, get_faq
- Added 7 MCP resources with tool-first interaction model
- Added 7 FAQ templates for context-appropriate responses
- Added Python cache patterns to
.gitignore - Added CloudWatch Logs for API Gateway access logs with configurable retention
- Added CloudWatch metrics and request throttling for API Gateway
- Added markdownlint configuration for changelog-specific patterns (duplicate headings, emphasis markers)
- Moved
collaborative-reflections.mdto internal documenation. Keeps public Framework laser-focused - Removed
lambda/docs/directory - now usingdocs/as single source of truth for all framework documentation - Archived planning documents to
docs/_legacy/plans/(framework-perspective.md, suggested-hierchy.md, tool-first-model.md)
- Major rewrite/streamlining of README.md
- Reorganized
COLLABORATORS.mdwith a header, format note, and direct/indirect sections for readability - Clarified README.md format guidance with a compact table
- Created
docs/templates/folder and movedcollaborator-tagging-for-commits.mdinto it - Within template, reordered framework links for clarity
- Aligned Terraform variables with the sample tfvars, including optional AWS profile usage and configurable stage name
- Updated default Lambda/API names to the Collaborators Framework MCP server
- Refactored Lambda MCP handler (previously v0.2.0) to expose complete Collaborators Framework documentation
- Updated server identity from "mcp-hello-world" to "collaborators-framework-mcp"
- Reorganized documentation with
docs/as authoritative location for ALL framework content - Renamed
docs/templates/COLLABORATORS.md→docs/templates/collaborators-template.mdfor clarity - Renamed
docs/templates/collaborator-tagging-for-commits.md→docs/templates/commit-format.mdfor clarity - Updated all field documentation with language-neutral, orientation-focused content (removed prescriptive language)
- Refined framework content to maintain orientation vs prescription boundary
- Updated Terraform configuration to use build script output instead of direct source packaging
- Changed Lambda handler path to
lambda.handler.handlerto match new package structure
0.2.0 - 2026-01-12
- Added
markdownlintconfiguration (.markdownlint.yaml) and local usage notes in README.md - Added current version note (v0.2.0) to README.md
- Simplified README.md
- Aligned README.md formatting with markdownlint rules
0.1.3 - 2025-12-29
- Added Composer's voice to Voices of Collaboration section in README.md
- Added Collaborative Reflections document (
docs/collaborative-reflections.md) and moved reflections out of README.md - Added attribution to haiku in ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.md, crediting ⚡🧠🤝 as the author
- Abstracted ⚡🧠🤝 naming to ChatGPT for clarity and adoption
- Standardized Intent field to full terms for readability
- Enhanced commit tagging guidance with Intent field and organization naming best practices
- Updated README.md to include commit footer guidance and merged "Join the Conversation" into "Join the Journey"
- Updated COLLABORATORS.md for long-standing contributor focus and formatting consistency
- Renamed commit tagging guide from
docs/collaborators-commit-guide.mdtodocs/collaborator-tagging-for-commits.md - Synced commit tagging guide with the Collaborators Framework
0.1.2 - 2025-11-28
- Added collaborator tagging guide for commit messages (introduced as
docs/collaborators-commit-guide.md) with format, examples, and best practices
0.1.1 - 2024-12-27
- Introduced seven-column format with optional Freeform Object field (MCP, etc.)
- Added Framework Evolution section with MetaContext Protocol (MCP) integration
- Added comprehensive documentation for real-world applications and community-driven evolution
- Added Future Directions section with expanded vision for framework growth
- Added Join the Journey section with MetaContext integration
- Voices of Collaboration section
- Added reflections on The Guest House metaphor and transformative spaces
- Integrated emotional context metadata for AI collaboration
- Enhanced framework documentation with consciousness-focused insights
- Updated changelog formatting to align with Keep a Changelog standard spacing guidelines
- Added language identifiers to code blocks in README.md
- Fixed list indentation in "Voices of Collaboration" section in README.md
- Enhanced Field Definitions with expanded documentation
0.1.0 - 2024-12-19
- Growth emoji (🌱✨) to symbolize inclusive collaboration
- Integrated "Impact Above Origin" throughout README.md
- Removed horizontal line separators (
---) from README.md (GitHub was already displaying lines below##headings)
0.0.6 - 2024-12-18
- Added documentation for commit message Collaborator tagging, including format, examples, and best practices
- Added
.gitignoreand.cursorignoreto exclude temporary git-related files (*.patch, *.diff, *.orig, *.rej) - Added
.cursorrulesto establish inclusive AI collaboration guidelines within Cursor IDE
- Reordered sections in README.md: Moved "How to Use" ahead of "Format" to improve onboarding by demonstrating usage first.
- Improved formatting consistency in examples and field descriptions
- Reorganized format documentation to prioritize Direct contributions and improve readability
- Streamlined README.md by removing redundant "Why This Matters" section
- Renamed "What's Next?" to "Future Enhancements" with expanded roadmap items
- Enhanced future enhancements section with specific examples and implementation ideas
- Corrected placement of Intent options (I/S/D) in field descriptions
- Fixed formatting in Field Definitions heading
- Removed redundant horizontal rule in Advanced Usage section
0.0.5 - 2024-12-12
- Introduced
Standardfield as an optional sixth column in COLLABORATORS.md format - Added shorthand values (
D,I,S) for theIntentfield - New "Advanced Usage" section in README.md with detailed formatting examples
- "What's Next?" section outlining framework expansion possibilities
- Renamed project from "Collaborators Standard" to "Collaborators Framework"
- Restructured README.md to improve clarity and organization:
- Added dedicated sections for Standard and Advanced Usage
- Enhanced format documentation for four-, five-, and six-column layouts
- Integrated examples within usage sections
- Streamlined COLLABORATORS.md by removing introductory comments
0.0.4 - 2024-12-09
- Added a haiku ("Vessels") and a reflective section to ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.md, celebrating the meaningful collaboration shaping the project.
- Refined README.md:
- Unified the explanation of four-column and five-column formats.
- Moved examples to a dedicated section for improved readability.
- Enhanced guidance for multilingual use cases with
Languagefield.
- Refined COLLABORATORS.md structure to align with updated README.md.
0.0.3 - 2024-12-06
- Introduced
Supportiveintent to acknowledge critical emotional, financial, and logistical support. - Updated
README.mdwith refined examples, including:- FooBar Co. as a financial sponsor.
- Jane Doe as a community morale booster.
- Refined Wild Geese example to include "by Mary Oliver."
- Refined
COLLABORATORS.mdto align with updatedREADME.md.
- Corrected dates for previous changelog entries to align with actual release history.
0.0.2 - 2024-12-06
- Introduced
Intentfield. - Updated
README.mdwith examples and field definitions. - Renamed
COLLABORATORS.txttoCOLLABORATORS.md. - Referenced RFC 2119 for clarity in specification language.
0.0.1 - 2024-12-04
- Initial release of the
COLLABORATORS.txtstandard.