SIM-ONE

SIM-ONE Framework Changelog

All notable changes to the SIM-ONE Framework will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

Added - Phase 22: Paper2Agent Integration (2025-01-10)

Naming Clarification & Migration Strategy

• mcp_server Naming Clarification - Added prominent notices in all READMEs explaining that mcp_server refers to SIM-ONE’s “Multi-Protocol Cognitive Platform”, not the industry-standard Model Context Protocol
• Migration Plan - Comprehensive 6-12 month roadmap for eventual mcp_server → agent_core transition with full backward compatibility
• Internal Transition Guide - Developer documentation for gradual terminology updates in new code

Five Laws Governance Tools (Core Contribution)

• Five Laws Evaluator Library (code/tools/lib/five_laws_evaluator.py) - 500-line unified evaluation engine for validating any text against all Five Laws of Cognitive Governance
• Five Laws Validator CLI (code/tools/run_five_laws_validator.py) - 350-line command-line tool enabling Paper2Agent and other AI systems to self-govern their outputs
  • Supports --text, --file, and stdin input methods
  • Configurable strictness levels (lenient, moderate, strict)
  • Multiple output formats (JSON, compact, human-readable summary)
  • Comprehensive scoring for all five laws with actionable recommendations
  • Exit codes for automated pass/fail workflows

Protocol Tool Wrappers

• REP Tool (code/tools/run_rep_tool.py) - CLI wrapper for Reasoning & Explanation Protocol supporting deductive, inductive, abductive, analogical, and causal reasoning
• ESL Tool (code/tools/run_esl_tool.py) - CLI wrapper for Emotional State Layer Protocol with multi-dimensional emotion detection
• VVP Tool (code/tools/run_vvp_tool.py) - CLI wrapper for Validation & Verification Protocol for input validation

Tool Discovery Infrastructure

• Tools Manifest (code/tools/tools_manifest.json) - Comprehensive metadata file for Paper2Agent tool discovery including:
  • Tool categorization (governance, protocols, orchestration, workflows)
  • Input/output specifications and examples
  • Use cases and integration patterns
  • Composition guidelines for protocol chaining

Documentation

• mcp_server Directory README - Dedicated explanation of directory naming and migration timeline
• Future Naming Guidelines - Internal developer guide for transitional terminology
• Implementation Plan - Complete technical specification for Paper2Agent integration
• Progress Report - Detailed status tracking for Phase 22 work

Use Cases Enabled

• AI Self-Governance - Paper2Agent and similar systems can now validate their own responses against the Five Laws before output
• Multi-Agent Validation - One agent can govern another’s outputs using standardized SIM-ONE protocols
• Governed Content Generation - AI systems can generate responses with built-in Five Laws compliance checking
• Protocol Composition - Tools can be chained via pipes for complex governed workflows

Technical Improvements

• Zero Breaking Changes - All additions are new files; existing functionality completely preserved
• Backward Compatibility - No modifications to existing imports, APIs, or configurations
• Composable Architecture - All tools support piping and can be chained together
• Standard I/O Patterns - Consistent CLI interface across all tool wrappers
• Machine-Readable Output - All tools default to JSON for easy parsing and automation

Added - Semantic Encoding Protocol (Previous)

• Semantic Encoding Protocol (SEP) - Complete implementation of lightweight transformer-based semantic embeddings for enhanced RAG capabilities
• Enhanced RAG Architecture - Multi-tier RAG system with semantic understanding while maintaining MVLM purity
• Intelligent Embedding Cache - High-performance caching system with TTL, compression, and LRU eviction
• Multi-Model Encoder Support - Support for multiple encoder models with automatic fallback and optimization
• Protocol Documentation - Comprehensive SEP protocol documentation following SIM-ONE standards
• Performance Monitoring - Real-time statistics and efficiency scoring for encoding operations
• Energy Stewardship Compliance - 22-82MB models vs GB alternatives, maintaining Law 4 compliance

Enhanced

• Vector Search Engine - Integration points prepared for SEP semantic embeddings
• Memory Manager - Enhanced semantic search capabilities with multi-factor scoring
• RAG Manager - Improved context retrieval quality and relevance through semantic understanding
• Protocol Integration - Seamless integration with existing Critic, Ideator, and Revisor protocols

Technical Improvements

• Batch Processing - Efficient handling of multiple text encodings simultaneously
• Quality Assessment - Automatic validation of embedding quality with fallback mechanisms
• Deterministic Behavior - Consistent embeddings for identical inputs (Law 5 compliance)
• Error Recovery - Graceful degradation and comprehensive error handling
• Model Optimization - Automatic model selection based on performance metrics

Documentation

• SEP Protocol Specification - Complete protocol documentation in /protocols/SEP_PROTOCOL.md
• RAG Enhancement Analysis - Comprehensive analysis and implementation roadmap
• Integration Guidelines - Detailed instructions for SEP integration with existing systems
• Performance Benchmarks - Detailed performance metrics and efficiency scores

[1.2.0] - 2025-09-06

Added

• Working Implementation - 32,420+ lines of production Python code
• 18+ Specialized Protocols - Complete implementation of cognitive governance protocols
• Real-time Monitoring - Comprehensive system health and performance tracking
• Compliance Reporting - Automated Five Laws compliance assessment
• Protocol Manager - Dynamic protocol loading and orchestration
• Security Layer - Authentication, authorization, and audit trails

Core Systems

• Nine Cognitive Protocols - CCP, ESL, REP, EEP, VVP, MTP, SP, HIP, POCP
• Governance Engine - Five Laws validation and enforcement
• Monitoring Stack - Real-time system health tracking
• Vector Database - PostgreSQL + pgvector with SQLite fallback
• Memory Management - Sophisticated multi-factor memory retrieval
• Web Integration - RAG with web search and HIP protocol governance

Documentation

• Complete Protocol Documentation - Individual protocol specifications
• Technical Implementation Guide - Detailed code documentation
• Manifesto - Philosophical foundation and Five Laws
• Security Policy - Comprehensive security guidelines
• Contributing Guidelines - Development and contribution standards

[1.1.0] - Previous Release

Added

• Philosophical Framework - Five Laws of Cognitive Governance
• Architectural Design - Protocol-driven intelligence architecture
• Core Protocols - Initial protocol implementations
• Basic RAG System - Mock embeddings and TF-IDF implementation

[1.0.0] - Initial Release

Added

• SIM-ONE Manifesto - Foundational philosophy and principles
• Framework Architecture - Basic protocol structure
• Five Laws Definition - Core governance principles
• Initial Documentation - Basic project documentation

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Version Numbering

SIM-ONE follows semantic versioning:

• MAJOR version for incompatible API changes or architectural overhauls
• MINOR version for new functionality in a backwards compatible manner
• PATCH version for backwards compatible bug fixes

Categories

• Added for new features
• Changed for changes in existing functionality
• Deprecated for soon-to-be removed features
• Removed for now removed features
• Fixed for any bug fixes
• Security for vulnerability fixes
• Enhanced for improvements to existing features
• Technical Improvements for internal optimizations
• Documentation for documentation changes

Five Laws Compliance

All changes must maintain compliance with the Five Laws of Cognitive Governance:

1. Architectural Intelligence - Intelligence through coordination, not complexity
2. Cognitive Governance - All processes governed by specialized protocols
3. Truth Foundation - Grounded in absolute truth principles
4. Energy Stewardship - Maximum intelligence with minimal resources
5. Deterministic Reliability - Consistent, predictable outcomes

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on contributing to the SIM-ONE Framework.

License

This project is dual-licensed under AGPL v3 (non-commercial) and Commercial License. See LICENSE for full details.

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