Sync local commits to main (#70)

Automated sync of local changes

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Co-authored-by: Mistral Vibe <vibe@mistral.ai>

Author: hyperpolymath

.github/funding.yml

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+# Funding Configuration
+# See: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-custom-fields/displaying-a-sponsor-button-in-your-repository
+
+github: metadatastician

ARCHITECTURE.md

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+# Architecture
+
+## Overview
+
+This repository follows a modular, maintainable architecture designed for clarity, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+```
+.
+├── src/           # Source code
+├── tests/        # Test suites
+├── docs/         # Documentation
+├── scripts/      # Utility scripts
+├── config/       # Configuration files
+├── LICENSE       # License file
+├── LICENSES/     # Full license texts
+└── README.adoc   # Project documentation
+```
+
+## Design Principles
+
+- **Separation of Concerns**: Each module has a single responsibility
+- **Testability**: Code is written to be easily testable
+- **Documentation**: All public APIs are documented
+- **Configuration**: Environment-specific settings are externalized
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- External dependencies are minimized and clearly declared
+- Version pinning is used for reproducibility
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- Sensitive data is never committed to the repository
+- Secrets are managed through environment variables or secure vaults
+- Regular dependency audits are performed
+
+## Maintainability
+
+- Code follows consistent style guidelines
+- Pull requests require review and CI checks
+- Issues and discussions are tracked transparently
+
+---
+
+*Last updated: 2026-07-18*

GOVERNANCE.md

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+# Governance
+
+## Overview
+
+This project is governed by the following principles and structures to ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective decision-making.
+
+## Roles and Responsibilities
+
+### Maintainers
+
+Maintainers are responsible for:
+- Reviewing and merging pull requests
+- Managing releases and versioning
+- Ensuring code quality and standards
+- Triaging issues and bug reports
+- Community engagement and support
+
+### Contributors
+
+Contributors are expected to:
+- Follow the code of conduct
+- Submit well-documented pull requests
+- Write tests for new functionality
+- Maintain existing tests
+- Update documentation as needed
+
+## Decision Making
+
+### Minor Changes
+- Can be made by any maintainer
+- Include bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates
+
+### Major Changes
+- Require discussion in issues or pull requests
+- Include new features, architectural changes, API changes
+- Need approval from at least 2 maintainers
+
+### Breaking Changes
+- Require RFC (Request for Comments) process
+- Need approval from majority of maintainers
+- Must include migration guide
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+All participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Violations can be reported to the maintainers.
+
+## Communication
+
+- **Issues**: For bug reports and feature requests
+- **Discussions**: For questions and general discussion
+- **Pull Requests**: For code contributions
+
+## Licensing
+
+All contributions are made under the terms of the repository's LICENSE file.
+By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your contributions accordingly.
+
+---
+
+*Last updated: 2026-07-18*