# KAI Framework
> KAI (Knowledge, Adjust, Innovate) — an SDLC transformation methodology for AI-enabled development teams. Features a dual-cycle framework (Evo Loop + KAI Loop), AI-specific ceremonies, a governed knowledge library, a prompt library, and an experimentation workbench.
> Author: Colton Kosicek

## Full Documentation (AI-Friendly)
- Plain text (best for LLMs/RAG): https://kaiframework.net/docs.txt
- Static HTML (best for tools like NotebookLM): https://kaiframework.net/docs.html

## Overview & Strategy
- https://kaiframework.net/: Home — high-level overview of the KAI Framework and dual-cycle model
- https://kaiframework.net/why-different: Why This Isn't Just Another SDLC — knowledge-first design philosophy
- https://kaiframework.net/raci: RACI Matrix — roles, accountability, and ceremony responsibilities
- https://kaiframework.net/faq: FAQ — common questions about adopting the KAI Framework

## Evo Loop Ceremonies (Sprint-Based Delivery)
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/sprint-design: Sprint Design — 2-week sprint planning for AI teams
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/daily-sync: Daily Sync — 15-minute AI-aware daily stand-up
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/prompt-alignment: Prompt Alignment & Refinement — weekly backlog refinement focused on prompt quality
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/sprint-showcase: Sprint Showcase — bi-weekly demo including AI features
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/kai-cycle: KAI Cycle — bi-weekly retrospective (Knowledge, Adjust, Innovate)

## KAI Loop Ceremonies (Innovation & Learning)
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/prompt-lab: Future Friday / Prompt Lab — bi-weekly AI experimentation time
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/learning-loop: Learning Loop — monthly skill-building and trend review
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/ethics-roundtable: Data and Ethics Roundtable — monthly responsible-AI review
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/cross-team-showcase: Cross-Team AI Showcase — quarterly cross-team knowledge sharing
- https://kaiframework.net/ceremonies/innovation-marketplace: Innovation Marketplace — monthly pitch-and-fund AI experiments

## Tools & Resources
- https://kaiframework.net/kai-library: KAI Library — approved knowledge assets (workflows, agents, patterns)
- https://kaiframework.net/kai-forge: KAI Forge — experiment workbench for testing before graduation to Library
- https://kaiframework.net/prompt-library: Prompt Library — validated prompts that graduated from Forge experiments
- https://kaiframework.net/outcome-contracts: Outcome Contracts — AI-native requirements with measurable success criteria

## Guides
- https://kaiframework.net/rag-readiness: RAG Readiness Guide — preparing data and workflows for retrieval-augmented generation
- https://kaiframework.net/ocm-culture-pack: OCM Culture Pack — organizational change management resources
- https://kaiframework.net/cop-operating-guide: CoP Operating Guide — Community of Practice operating model