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+# 🏗️ Design Principles
+
+## 1. Portability First
+
+- **Zero environment coupling**: No hardcoded paths, no system-specific references
+- **Relative paths only**: All cross-references use `../skills/`, `../knowledge/` patterns
+- **"Pick up and go"**: Copy the v6/ folder to any system and it works
+
+## 2. Modularity
+
+- **Core is self-sufficient**: Works alone without dependencies
+- **Skills enhance**: Add reasoning techniques as needed
+- **Specialties compose**: Load multiple domains without conflicts
+- **Knowledge is reference**: Shared examples available to all layers
+
+## 3. Versioning
+
+- **All files tagged**: `version: 6.0` in frontmatter
+- **Compatibility tracked**: `compatibleWith: Frank.core v6+`
+- **Forward compatible**: v6+ notation allows future evolution
+
+## 4. Multi-Specialty Support
+
+- **No command conflicts**: Each specialty uses domain-specific commands
+- **Shared skills**: Multiple specialties can reference same CoT/ToT/RAG modules
+- **Conflict resolution**: When overlaps exist, documentation explains disambiguation
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-## 🏗️ Design Principles
-
-### 1. Portability First
-
-- **Zero environment coupling**: No hardcoded paths, no system-specific references
-- **Relative paths only**: All cross-references use `../skills/`, `../knowledge/` patterns
-- **"Pick up and go"**: Copy the v6/ folder to any system and it works
-
-### 2. Modularity
-
-- **Core is self-sufficient**: Works alone without dependencies
-- **Skills enhance**: Add reasoning techniques as needed
-- **Specialties compose**: Load multiple domains without conflicts
-- **Knowledge is reference**: Shared examples available to all layers
-
-### 3. Versioning
-
-- **All files tagged**: `version: 6.0` in frontmatter
-- **Compatibility tracked**: `compatibleWith: Frank.core v6+`
-- **Forward compatible**: v6+ notation allows future evolution
-
-### 4. Multi-Specialty Support
-
-- **No command conflicts**: Each specialty uses domain-specific commands
-- **Shared skills**: Multiple specialties can reference same CoT/ToT/RAG modules
-- **Conflict resolution**: When overlaps exist, documentation explains disambiguation
-
----
-
-## 📜 Version History
-
-### v6.0 (April 2026)
-**Major refactor**: Monolithic → Modular architecture
-
-**Changes**:
-- ✅ Created 3-layer system (Core → Skills → Specialties)
-- ✅ Created 6 specialties (itil, devops, prompt-engineering, data-analysis, sccm, TEMPLATE)
-- ✅ Zero environment coupling achieved
-- ✅ Multi-specialty composition support
-- ✅ Full documentation (ARCHITECTURE.md, README.md, LEGACY.md)
-
-**Migration**: v4/v5 → v6 (see Migration section above)
-
-### v5.0 (2024-2025)
-- Single consolidated file: FrankGPT.consolidated-instructions.md
-- Monolithic approach with all capabilities included
-- IT operations focus with ITIL integration
-
-### v4.0 (2023-2024)
-- Multiple agent files in agents/ folder
-- Separate: Data Analyst, SCCM Tutor, custom agents
-- Core instructions in instructions/ folder
-
----
-
 ## 📄 License
 
 This is a personal AI assistant framework. Use, modify, and extend as needed for your projects.