Reusable template

Decision record template

The minimum public structure for a durable Katteke company or product decision.

Status
Template
Owner
Rei, Founder & CEO

Copy the structure below into a new numbered record. Remove instructions, keep the final record concise, and update both the human and machine-readable decision indexes.

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title = "NNNN — Decision title"
description = "One-sentence effect of the decision."
date = YYYY-MM-DD
updated = YYYY-MM-DD
[extra]
kicker = "Company decision" # or Product decision
status = "Proposed" # Accepted, Superseded, Rejected, Retired
owner = "Accountable owner"
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## Context

What problem, constraint, or changed assumption requires a durable choice?

## Decision

State the boundary clearly enough to verify.

## Rationale and evidence

Why this option, and what evidence supports it?

## Alternatives considered

List material alternatives and why they were not chosen.

## Consequences

Record benefits, costs, risks, migrations, and compatibility effects.

## Authority

Decider: Rei, Founder & CEO

## Review trigger

Name a date, event, dependency change, risk threshold, or superseding decision.

Never invent legacy provenance. If original authorship or approval is unknown, say so and record only the known reaffirmation date and decider.