Consensus Loop:guide

Consensus Loop — Evidence Package Guide

When submitting code changes for consensus review, write a properly structured evidence package in the watch file.

Step 0: Read Config

Read ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config.json first:

• consensus.watch_file → submission path
• consensus.trigger_tag / agree_tag / pending_tag → actual tag values
• plugin.respond_file → auditor verdict file
• plugin.locale → locale

Step 1: Write Evidence

Follow the format defined in ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/references/${locale}/evidence-format.md.

Required sections: Claim, Changed Files, Test Command, Test Result, Residual Risk.

Key rules:

• Test Command must be executable as-is — no glob patterns, use explicit file paths
• Test Result must be actual terminal output, not summaries
• Claim must match the actual code changes
• Changed Files paths must use backtick formatting
• Every changed file must pass eslint individually
• Use a single Write to the watch file (not sequential Edits)

Step 2: Tag Lifecycle

[trigger_tag] → auditor reviews → [agree_tag] or [pending_tag]
                                        ↓
                                Fix issues, re-submit with [trigger_tag]

Step 3: Addressing Rejections

When auditor returns [pending_tag]:

1. Read the rejection codes in the respond file (e.g., test-gap, claim-drift, scope-mismatch)
2. Fix each cited issue at the specific file:line locations
3. Update the evidence package with corrected claims, tests, and results
4. Keep the [trigger_tag] to trigger a new audit cycle

Full rejection code reference: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/references/${locale}/rejection-codes.md