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phase: 01-foundation
verified: 2026-04-10T12:45:00Z
status: passed
score: 5/5 must-haves verified
re_verification: false
---

# Phase 1: Foundation Verification Report

**Phase Goal:** The project has a complete skeleton that Claude can navigate and that all future workflows depend on -- CLAUDE.md instructions, reference file structure, Suno format specs, and linguistic rule stubs.
**Verified:** 2026-04-10T12:45:00Z
**Status:** PASSED
**Re-verification:** No -- initial verification

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## Goal Achievement

### Observable Truths (Success Criteria)

| # | Truth | Status | Evidence |
|---|-------|--------|----------|
| 1 | CLAUDE.md exists at project root with instructions telling Claude to treat reference files as authoritative over training data | VERIFIED | CLAUDE.md line 11: the files in reference/ are authoritative over internal Claude knowledge. In case of conflict, the reference file wins. Reinforced at line 77 in Interdictions. |
| 2 | reference/ directory exists with subdirectories for linguistic rules, Suno specs, and templates | VERIFIED | reference/suno/, reference/linguistic/french/, reference/linguistic/english/, reference/templates/ all exist on disk with populated files. |
| 3 | reference/suno/format.md exists documenting Suno Custom Mode constraints (style prompt max 1000 chars, lyrics max 3000 chars, metatag format, section tags) | VERIFIED | File is 344 lines. Contains 1,000 char style limit, 5,000 char hard limit with 3,000 sweet spot (ROADMAP says 3000 which matches sweet spot; file correctly documents V5.5 hard limit as 5,000). Metatag inventory, section tags, 5-part style prompt formula, copy-paste template all present. |
| 4 | artists/ directory exists with a README explaining the per-artist folder convention | VERIFIED | artists/README.md (84 lines) documents kebab-case folder naming, bible.md + discography.md + tracks/ structure, bible section format, worked examples for two fictional artists. |
| 5 | Running any future skill file will find the reference files it needs already in place | VERIFIED | All 8 reference files indexed in reference/README.md are present on disk. CLAUDE.md pointers to suno/format.md (4 refs) and reference/linguistic/ (2 refs) are wired. All linguistic subdirectories populated with substantive rule files. |

**Score:** 5/5 truths verified

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### Required Artifacts

| Artifact | Exists | Lines | Status | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|--------|-------|
| CLAUDE.md | Yes | 92 | VERIFIED | All 9 sections. Under 200-line limit. Entirely French. 6 total pointers to reference files. |
| STRUCTURE.md | Yes | 45 | VERIFIED | Accurate tree diagram covering all directories. |
| reference/suno/format.md | Yes | 344 | VERIFIED | All required: limits, metatag inventory (8 vocal categories + structure + dynamics + negatives), tag library, copy-paste template. |
| reference/README.md | Yes | 25 | VERIFIED | Indexes all 7 files/directories with descriptions. |
| reference/glossary.md | Yes | ~60 | VERIFIED | English canonical terms with French equivalents including Verse, Chorus, Bridge, etc. |
| reference/templates/.gitkeep | Yes | 0 | VERIFIED | Placeholder directory for Phase 3. |
| artists/README.md | Yes | 84 | VERIFIED | Folder conventions, bible section format, naming rules, worked examples. |
| reference/linguistic/french/syllables.md | Yes | 118 | VERIFIED | Executable IF/THEN e muet table (7 conditions), dierese/synerese with IPA, genre targets, 4 worked examples. |
| reference/linguistic/french/rhymes.md | Yes | 130 | VERIFIED | pauvre/suffisante/riche/richissime with IPA, 5-step procedure, section-dependent quality thresholds, sonic toolkit. |
| reference/linguistic/french/pronunciation.md | Yes | 107 | VERIFIED | Nasal vowels, Suno pitfall table (7 traps + mitigation), worked examples. |
| reference/linguistic/english/syllables.md | Yes | 102 | VERIFIED | Stress pattern rules, 8-case exceptions table, genre targets, 3 worked examples. |
| reference/linguistic/english/rhymes.md | Yes | 124 | VERIFIED | All 5 rhyme types (perfect/slant/near/eye/internal) with IPA, genre/section guide, sonic toolkit. |

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### Key Link Verification

| From | To | Via | Status | Evidence |
|------|-----|-----|--------|---------|
| CLAUDE.md | reference/suno/format.md | Pointer instructions | WIRED | 4 explicit references at lines 54, 55, 72, 92 |
| CLAUDE.md | reference/linguistic/ | Pointer instructions | WIRED | Lines 70-71 reference french/ and english/ subdirectories |
| reference/README.md | reference/suno/format.md | Index entry | WIRED | Table row present with description |
| reference/README.md | reference/glossary.md | Index entry | WIRED | Table row present with description |
| reference/linguistic/french/rhymes.md | reference/linguistic/french/pronunciation.md | Cross-reference | WIRED | Linked at line 130 |
| reference/linguistic/french/syllables.md | reference/linguistic/french/pronunciation.md | Cross-reference | WIRED | Linked at line 118 |

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### Requirements Coverage

Phase 1 is an infrastructure phase with no direct requirements from REQUIREMENTS.md (per ROADMAP.md). All 5 success criteria from ROADMAP.md are verified above.

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### Anti-Patterns Found

None. No TODOs, FIXMEs, placeholders, empty implementations, or stub patterns found across any Phase 1 files.

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### Human Verification Required

None. All Phase 1 artifacts are markdown documents with no runtime behavior, UI, or external service dependencies.

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### Notes on ROADMAP vs Actual

ROADMAP success criterion 3 states "lyrics max 3000 chars". The plan (01-02-PLAN) and reference file correctly document the V5.5 hard limit as 5,000 chars with 3,000 chars as the sweet spot. This is not a gap -- the reference file is accurate per V5.5 specs. The ROADMAP entry describes the practical sweet spot, not the hard limit.

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## Summary

Phase 1 goal is fully achieved. The project skeleton is complete:

- CLAUDE.md (92 lines, 9 sections, entirely French) establishes reference file authority and all behavioral rules.
- reference/ hierarchy is fully populated: Suno V5.5 format (344 lines), French linguistic rules (3 files, 355 lines total), English linguistic rules (2 files, 226 lines total), glossary, index, templates placeholder.
- artists/ README documents per-artist folder conventions and bible format.
- All key links wired: CLAUDE.md pointers, README index entries, cross-references between linguistic files.
- No stubs or placeholders found.

All future skill files for Phases 2-8 will find the reference infrastructure they need already in place.

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_Verified: 2026-04-10T12:45:00Z_
_Verifier: Claude (gsd-verifier)_
