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PHASE D / CORE ARCHITECTURE

Recovery Chamber

A system is complete when its important files, dependencies, and restore path are known and tested.

Humandeclares what matters
Canonical databacked up and versioned
Unique application dataexported and archived
Secretsencrypted separate backup
Dependenciesreinstalled and tested
IMPLEMENTATION

Define a recovery scope where canonical data, unique application data, and secrets are handled separately

Back up canonical files, export unique application data, keep secrets in encrypted separate storage, reinstall dependencies, and test restore.

List canonical files

Include Obsidian vault, project repos, system maps, and decision records.

Export unique application data

Save configs, workflows, and generated assets needed for rebuild.

Back up secrets separately

Use encrypted storage; never mix with normal backups.

Reinstall dependencies

Record exact versions and build scripts for each dependency.

Test restore

Run a drill: wipe, restore from backup, verify operation and evidence.

STRUCTURED REFERENCE

Recovery classes

| Item                  | Action                          |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------|
| Canonical files       | Back up, version, and test restore |
| Unique application data| Export, archive, and reinstall  |
| Secrets               | Encrypted separate backup       |
| Dependencies/Indexes  | Reinstall or rebuild from source|
| Caches                | Rebuild from canonical after restore |
FAILURE MODES

Common pitfalls and mitigations

Backing up secrets with normal data

Never mix encrypted secret backups with regular files or vaults.

Assuming indexes are durable

Treat retrieval indexes as rebuildable; regenerate from canonical.

Skipping restore drills

Verify that backup and restore actually work before trusting them.

Copyable public prompt

Create a recovery plan for [SYSTEM]. Separate canonical data, caches, secrets, dependencies, backups, restore steps, and validation.
Public boundary

Use placeholders for paths, accounts, endpoints, identities, and credentials. Never publish secret values, private records, or a live control surface.

Verification gate

  • Verify scope and inputs
  • Run a focused test
  • Check outputs and evidence
  • Confirm no private data leaked