Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Navigation & Getting Started

How do I get a 5-minute setup?

Use the Quick Start guide for a command-focused walkthrough.

I want to try Canon once, where do I start?

Read Getting Started, then check Canon Modes to pick a mode for your first run.

How do I choose the right mode?

Read Canon Modes, then check Core Concepts to understand how modes affect evidence and approvals.

How do I publish or promote knowledge?

Read Packets And Ordered Documents, Evidence And Approvals, Publishing And Promotion, and Project Memory.

Architecture & Domain Knowledge

How do I stabilize domain language?

Read Domain Language and Domain Model, then use Architecture And Decisions when the knowledge becomes structural.

Integration & Tools

Is Canon dependent on Boundline?

No. Canon is useful on its own as a semantic governance runtime. While they are complementary, you can use Canon to govern knowledge for any downstream delivery system or manual process.

How do I integrate Canon with other tools?

Read Boundline Integration, then check the source repository for the Governance Adapter Integration guide.

Troubleshooting

What if a run is blocked or confusing?

Start with Troubleshooting, then use Reference for compact definitions of modes, readiness, and evidence.