Standards
Open standards for the software factory stack.
The foundation operates ten working groups defining open specifications, schemas, and reference implementations for every layer of a software factory.
Working Groups
Ten groups. One coherent factory stack.
WG-01
Memory for Coding Agents
Interoperable approaches for agent memory, context persistence, retrieval, and long-term learning.
Topics
8 in scope
Open RFCs
2
Bi-weekly · Thursdays · 11:00 PT
View group →WG-02
Metadata Storage for Factories
Standardize how software factories store metadata about workflows, agents, projects, artifacts, and execution history.
Topics
8 in scope
Open RFCs
2
Bi-weekly · Tuesdays · 09:00 PT
View group →WG-03
Planning Work & Issue Management
Interoperable standards for AI-native project planning and issue coordination.
Topics
8 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Bi-weekly · Wednesdays · 14:00 PT
View group →WG-04
Design & Design Systems
Standards for integrating design systems and UI workflows into software factories.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Monthly · 1st Tuesday · 10:00 PT
View group →WG-05
Architecture & Architecture Rules
Machine-readable architectural rules and decision systems for software factories.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Bi-weekly · Mondays · 13:00 PT
View group →WG-06
Testing & Test Integrations
Standards for testing orchestration across software factories.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Bi-weekly · Fridays · 09:00 PT
View group →WG-07
Coding Agent Integration
Interoperability standards between coding agents, orchestration systems, and developer tooling.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
2
Weekly · Wednesdays · 11:00 PT
View group →WG-08
Code Review Processes
AI-native review workflows for multi-agent software development.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Bi-weekly · Thursdays · 14:00 PT
View group →WG-09
Code Deployment
Operational standards for deploying software generated by software factories.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Monthly · 2nd Wednesday · 10:00 PT
View group →WG-10
Continual Improvement
Standards for self-improving software factories.
Topics
7 in scope
Open RFCs
1
Monthly · 3rd Tuesday · 11:00 PT
View group →Standards Process
How specifications move from idea to standard.
The foundation follows a transparent RFC process modeled after IETF, CNCF, and W3C — adapted for the practical realities of AI-powered engineering tooling.
01
Pre-Draft
A working group member opens an issue or short proposal in the public repo.
02
Draft
Authors produce a complete specification. Public comment period opens.
03
Implementer Preview
Two independent implementations are required before the draft can advance.
04
Final
Working group vote ratifies the standard. Final status published.
05
Operational
Conformance tests and reference implementations are maintained over time.
RFCs
13 open RFCs across all working groups.
Draft text and discussion live in the public software-factory-foundation/rfcs repository.