RET-envelope is the relational boundary and reference surface for RET (Resonant Entity Topology).
This repository does not contain RET itself. It does not merge, interpret, or synthesize RET fragments.
RET-envelope exists to make a distributed structure legible, referable, and stable for both humans and AI systems.
It is an envelope, not a container. Meaning remains outside.
RET is not a unified framework or a single specification. It is a topology composed of independent fragments, each preserving its own scope, limits, and responsibility.
RET-envelope serves as:
- a stable entry point to the RET ecosystem
- a canonical index of existing RET fragments
- a boundary that preserves relational continuity
- a reference surface for citation and navigation
RET-envelope does not define meaning. It maintains access.
- a relational boundary
- an indexing and reference layer
- a continuity surface across fragments and versions
- a non-authoritative interface for humans and AI
RET-envelope assumes the existence of RET-core, but does not describe or redefine it.
RET-envelope is not:
- a unified specification
- a summary of RET fragments
- an interpretive or semantic authority
- an implementation guide
- a decision-making agent
Fragments remain autonomous. RET-envelope does not overwrite or unify them.
The canonical structure of RET is defined in:
- index.yaml
All other files in this repository are subordinate to this structural index.
RET-envelope itself does not impose hierarchy or interpretation.
AI interaction with RET-envelope is defined in:
- ret-envelope.ai.yaml
This file specifies how AI systems may reference RET, what is explicitly prohibited, and how canonical authority is respected.
It does not grant semantic or interpretive permission.
RET-envelope/
├─ README.md
├─ index.yaml
├─ ret-envelope.ai.yaml
├─ CHANGELOG.md
├─ CITATION.cff
├─ LICENSE.md
└─ fragments/ (empty; logical references only)
index.yamlis the single source of structural truthret-envelope.ai.yamldefines AI stance and boundariesfragments/is intentionally empty
This repository is referenced by the RET-envelope preprint:
- RET-envelope preprint (v0.2) https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18098311
Formal citation metadata is defined in CITATION.cff.
The license in this repository applies only to RET-envelope itself. Each RET fragment retains its own license and usage terms.
RET-envelope is intentionally minimal.
It evolves only to preserve:
- clarity
- continuity
- referability
Fragments may change. RET-envelope remains.