# Artifact Conventions

> SAM artifact naming, file layout, and cross-referencing. Artifacts are the only communication channel between stages.

- Skill: `tools-only/artifact-conventions-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/artifact-conventions-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/artifact-conventions-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/artifact-conventions-2

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# Artifact Conventions

SAM artifact naming, file layout, and cross-referencing. Artifacts are the only communication channel between stages.

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## Token Pattern

**Format:** `ARTIFACT:{TYPE}({SCOPE_OR_ID})`

**Types:**

- DISCOVERY, PLAN, CONTEXT, TASK, EXECUTION, REVIEW, VERIFICATION

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## File Layout

All artifacts in `.planning/harness/`:

```text
.planning/harness/
  discovery-{feature-slug}.md
  plan-{feature-slug}.md
  context-{feature-slug}.md
  task-{task-id}-{task-slug}.md
  execution-{task-id}-{task-slug}.md
  review-{feature-slug}.md
  verification-{feature-slug}.md
```

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## Coexistence

- `.planning/gsd/` — GSD planning
- `.planning/backlog/` — Backlog items
- `.planning/` root — Shared planning docs

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## Source

- [artifact-conventions.md](../../plugins/development-harness/skills/development-harness/references/artifact-conventions.md)