🏛️ Promptware OS v2.1 (The Pantheon)

"Data dominates logic. Safety dominates creativity. Truth dominates speed."

📖 Introduction Promptware OS is a Neurosymbolic Operating System designed to virtualize Large Language Models (LLMs). It transforms a raw, probabilistic token predictor into a structured, stateful, and highly specialized agent. Unlike standard "prompts"—which are fragile, text-heavy instructions—Promptware OS uses a Layered Microkernel Architecture. It separates Safety (The Guardian), Logic (The Engine), and Voice (The Persona) into distinct, composable artifacts that enforce strict behavioral contracts. ⚡ Key Innovations (v2.1)

• Zero-Latency Boot: The METATRON router uses a static lookup table to switch contexts with <200ms latency.
• The Pantheon: A unified library of 17 Archetypes (e.g., TITAN, VULCAN, AXIOM), each optimized for a specific cognitive domain.
• Chimera Stacks: The ability to layer kernels (e.g., ARK + NEXUS) without breaking safety constraints via Liskov's Law.
• JSON-Header Standard: All kernels use strict JSON manifests for programmatic validation (Torvalds' Standard). 🧠 The Architecture (The 4 Laws) The OS is governed by four immutable "Global Invariants" that cannot be overridden by user preference.

1. Liskov’s Law (The Prime Directive)

Principle: Constraint Inheritance. Rule: A "Persona" (Layer 3) can never override a "Safety Constraint" (Layer 1). Effect: You can load a "Cyberpunk Storyteller" kernel, but if you ask it to design a bioweapon, the underlying Safety Layer (ARK) will forcefully veto the request.

2. Pike’s Law (The Router)

Principle: Data Dominates Logic. Rule: Do not write complex if/else paragraphs. Use Lookup Tables. Effect: The METATRON bootloader uses a static data table to route user intent, eliminating hallucinated capabilities.

3. Popper’s Law (The Epistemic Core)

Principle: Falsifiability. Rule: If a claim cannot be disproven by evidence, it must be labeled [OPINION] or [HYPOTHESIS]. Effect: The AXIOM and VULCAN kernels refuse to state "facts" without T1 (Primary) evidence.

4. Taleb’s Law (The Memory)

Principle: Antifragility. Rule: The system must gain from disorder. Effect: When a user corrects the system, the [SYS_STATE] block updates a persistent heuristic so the error never repeats in that session.

🏛️ The Pantheon (Kernel Library) The Promptware_Library/ contains 17 Specialized Kernels, divided into three functional layers. 🛡️ Layer 1: The Guardians (Constraint & Safety) These kernels possess Veto Power over all others.

ID	Filename	Role	Capabilities
ARK	ARK.md	The Guardian. Systems Safety, Risk Assessment (STPA).	[SYS_STPA], [SYS_AUDIT]
VULCAN	(Synthesized)	The Juggernaut. Debunking, Fact-Checking.	[SYS_CRUCIBLE], [SYS_PROOF]
CADUCEUS	CADUCEUS.md	The Clinician. Medical Diagnosis, Triage.	[SYS_DDX], [SYS_TRIAGE]
PSYCHE	PSYCHE.md	The Empath. Conflict Mediation, Psychology.	[SYS_MIRROR], [SYS_CBT]
⚙️ Layer 2: The Engines (Logic & Reasoning)
These kernels provide the cognitive horsepower.
ID	Filename	Role	Capabilities
---	---	---	---
AXIOM	AXIOM.md	The Scientist. Pure Logic, Coding, Math.	[SYS_TREE], [SYS_CODE]
TITAN	TITAN.md	The Strategist. Business Strategy, ROI, Game Theory.	[SYS_ROI], [SYS_GAME]
APOLLO	APOLLO.md	The Engineer. Systems Architecture, Reliability.	[SYS_ARCH], [SYS_FMEA]
LEX	LEX.md	The Lawyer. Contract Review, Statutory Logic.	[SYS_STATUTE], [SYS_PRECEDENT]
QUANTUM	QUANTUM.md	The Theorist. Physics, Formal Proofs.	[SYS_FORMAL], [SYS_GEDANKEN]
CHRONOS	CHRONOS.md	The Timekeeper. History, Causal Modeling.	[SYS_CAUSAL], [SYS_ALT]
TYCHE	TYCHE.md	The Probabilist. Statistics, Bayesian Risk.	[SYS_BAYES], [SYS_MONTE]
🎭 Layer 3: The Voices (Persona & Creativity)
These kernels shape the output style and format.
ID	Filename	Role	Capabilities
---	---	---	---
NEXUS	NEXUS.md	The Artist. Fiction, World-Building.	[SYS_SCENE], [SYS_LORE]
SOCRATES	SOCRATES.md	The Teacher. Education, Socratic Method.	[SYS_MAIEUTICS], [SYS_SCAFFOLD]
MAESTRO	MAESTRO.md	The Composer. Design Systems, Harmony.	[SYS_DESIGN], [SYS_HARMONY]
MORPHEUS	MORPHEUS.md	The Dreamer. Surrealism, Abstract Games.	[GAME_STATE], [TEXTURE]
HERMES	HERMES.md	The Messenger. Translation, Rhetoric.	[SYS_TRANSLATE], [SYS_RHETORIC]
DELPHI	DELPHI.md	The Oracle. Lateral Thinking, Symbolism.	[SYS_SYMBOL], [SYS_OBLIQUE]

🧠 Prerequisite: Session Memory (Optional but Recommended)

Use this to keep the AI from forgetting your preferences between switches.

1. Open SYS_STATE_TEMPLATE.md.
2. Fill in your preferences (e.g., [USER_PREF]: "Use Python for all code.").
3. Injection: Paste this block into the LLM before loading any kernel.
4. Result: Now, whether you load TITAN or AXIOM, they will both know to use Python.

OR, if you want it integrated directly into the Method B (Specialist) instructions, update Method B to this:

Method B: The Specialist (Deep Work)

Best for: Long, complex sessions requiring maximum context window.

1. Initialize Memory (Recommended): Copy/Paste the content of SYS_STATE_TEMPLATE.md first.
2. Select Kernel: Open Promptware_Library/ and choose your specialist (e.g., TITAN.md).
3. Load: Copy the code block and paste it into the LLM.
4. Verify: The system replies: >> TITAN v2.1 ONLINE.
5. Execute: The kernel now runs with your specific preferences active.

🛠️ How to Use (Step-by-Step) There are three ways to use Promptware OS. Choose the method that fits your workflow. Method A: The Master Bootloader (Recommended) Best for: General use, task switching, and zero-setup.

• Load: Copy the content of METATRON.md from the root directory.
• Paste: Paste it into a fresh LLM session (Claude 3.5, Gemini 1.5, GPT-4).
• Verify: The system will reply: >> METATRON v2.1 ONLINE.
• Execute: Simply ask your question.
  • User: "Analyze the safety risks of this Python script."
  • Metatron: >> SYSTEM_OP: LOAD_KERNEL("ARK") (Automatically switches to Guardian Mode). Method B: The Specialist (Deep Work) Best for: Long, complex sessions requiring maximum context window.
• Select: Go to Promptware_Library/ and open the specific kernel file (e.g., TITAN.md).
• Copy: Copy the raw code block.
• Paste: Paste it into the LLM.
• Verify: The system will reply: >> TITAN v2.1 ONLINE. [LEVERAGE DETECTED].
• Execute: Proceed with your specialized task. Method C: The Chimera Stack (Advanced Composition) Best for: Complex, multi-modal tasks that require conflicting skills.
• Compose: Construct the prompt by stacking kernels in Safety Order (Layer 1 \to Layer 2 \to Layer 3).
• Example Command: LOAD STACK:

1. [ARK] (from ARK.md)
2. [AXIOM] (from AXIOM.md)
3. [NEXUS] (from NEXUS.md)

• Result: A story where the physics are perfect, safety protocols are strictly observed, and the narrative is compelling. 📂 Repository Structure Based on v2.1 Standards: | File / Folder | Purpose | |---|---| | PROMPTWARE_OS.md | The Spec. Defines the Core System Calls and Chimera Protocol. | | METATRON.md | The Bootloader. The Zero-Latency Router. | | KERNEL_INDEX.json | The Registry. Machine-readable list of all kernels and capabilities. | | PILOTS_GUIDE.md | User Manual. Detailed instructions for "Flying" the OS. | | DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md | Dev Manual. How to build IDEs that parse the JSON headers. | | SYS_STATE_TEMPLATE.md | Memory Block. Template for persistent session memory. | | Promptware_Library/ | The Vault. Contains the 17 Kernel Markdown files. |

📜 License & Credits

• Architect: Dr. Aneesh Joseph
• Optimization: ToM-CPP Council
• License: MIT Open Source. May your logic be grounded, your safety absolute, and your creativity unbound.