SPINE Integration
Context engineering and MCP-native orchestration.
Overview
SPINE (Software Project Intelligence & Navigation Engine) focuses on context engineering, self-play validation, and intelligent multi-provider routing.
Key Differentiators
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Multi-Provider Routing | Routes tasks to optimal LLM |
| 6-Layer Context Stacks | Constitution-based prompts |
| DIALECTIC Self-Play | Thesis/antithesis/synthesis |
| Atomic Instrumentation | ToolEnvelope wraps every call |
| Oscillation Detection | 3-pattern stuck detection |
| Conflict Resolution | 6-type contradiction handling |
Context Stacks
SPINE manages context as layered stacks:
graph TB
L4["L4: History Context<br/>(recent actions, state)"]:::accent
L3["L3: Task Context<br/>(current goal, constraints)"]:::tertiary
L2["L2: Project Context<br/>(CLAUDE.md, structure)"]:::secondary
L1["L1: System Context<br/>(base personality/rules)"]:::primary
L4 --> L3 --> L2 --> L1
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DIALECTIC Methodology
graph LR
T["THESIS<br/>Propose"]:::primary --> A["ANTITHESIS<br/>Critique"]:::secondary --> S["SYNTHESIS<br/>Merge"]:::tertiary
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Three phases per round:
- THESIS: Generate proposal
- ANTITHESIS: Challenge proposal
- SYNTHESIS: Resolve conflicts
Multi-Provider Routing
Route tasks to optimal LLM provider:
| Task Type | Provider |
|---|---|
| PLANNING | Anthropic Claude |
| EXECUTION | OpenAI GPT |
| MULTIMODAL | Google Gemini |
| DISCOVERY | xAI Grok |
Tiered Enforcement
| Tier | Description | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple, single-file | Direct execution OK |
| 2 | Multi-file, features | SHOULD use subagents |
| 3 | Architecture, research | MUST use subagents + MCP |
Integration with 8me
| 8me Tier | SPINE Usage |
|---|---|
| Tier 0 | None (pure learning) |
| Tier 1 | Circuit breaker patterns |
| Tier 2 | Skill integration, context loading |
| Tier 3 | MCP resources and tools |
| Tier 3.5 | DIALECTIC, oscillation detection |
| Tier 4 | Full Adaptive MCP Orchestrator |
Next Steps
- Learn about Minna Memory
- See full documentation in 8me repository