Need Clear Ownership for Context Layer
The repo context layer (README, CONTRIBUTING, AGENTS) has no clear owner as AI copilots roll out across IDEs.
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Persona Story:
Pat, the head of platforms, is rolling out AI copilots across IDEs, but realizes the repo “context layer” (README, CONTRIBUTING, AGENTS) has no clear owner.
Problem Context
- AI is now embedded in day-to-day developer workflows
- Markdown docs increasingly function as executable instructions for agents
- The “context layer” spans engineering, DevEx, docs, security, and platform
Problem Impact
- Repos drift into inconsistent and low-trust agent behavior across teams
- Responsibility gaps cause slow fixes when agent behavior breaks
- Higher organizational risk because no single team is accountable
Naftiko Today
- Executable YAML capability specs create a single, version-controlled source of truth for integration context that lives alongside code
- JSON Schema validation and Spectral ruleset (15 rules) enforce structural consistency across capability definitions, giving platform teams a clear governance anchor
- Backstage integration via Fleet provides a centralized catalog where ownership of capabilities is explicitly registered and visible
- The
naftiko create capabilityCLI wizard and VS Code Extension give teams a standardized authoring path, reducing drift across repos
Naftiko Tomorrow
- Backstage TechDocs integration (First Beta) would unify capability documentation with ownership metadata in a single developer portal
- K8s operator and Argo CD support (Second Alpha) would tie capability ownership to deployment pipelines, making accountability observable
- Naftiko Shipyard MVP (Second Alpha) would provide a fleet-wide view of which teams own which capabilities and their current state
- Tech Radar plugin (GA) would let platform teams track capability maturity and ownership gaps across the organization