Contributing to Glyphic Language
Thank you for your interest in contributing to Glyphic Language — a symbolic protocol, semantic substrate, and training pipeline for drift‑resistant agent cognition.
Glyphic is designed to be extensible, collaborative, and community‑driven. This document explains how to contribute new glyphs, dictionary entries, syntax rules, CTX fields, templates, and training data. Guiding Principles
Glyphic is built on four core principles:
- Determinism
Meaning must be encoded in a structured, predictable, machine‑verifiable way. 2. Extensibility
The language must grow over time through community proposals. 3. Stability
Changes must not break existing models, datasets, or CTX envelopes. 4. Transparency
All changes must be documented, reviewed, and versioned. Ways to Contribute
You can contribute in several areas:
New dictionary entries
(concepts, actors, emotions, objects, modifiers, places, contexts)
New glyphs or symbolic structures
Syntax or grammar improvements
(BNF rules, ordering rules, structural constraints)
CTX protocol extensions
(identity, intent, memory, behavior, safety, state, thought)
Dataset templates
(new training patterns for generator)
Interpreter improvements
(encoder, decoder, validator)
Documentation
(guides, examples, diagrams)
Bug fixes and code improvements
Contribution Workflow
- Fork the repository Code
https://github.com/GlyphicMind-Solutions/Glyphic-Language
- Create a feature branch Code
git checkout -b feature/my-contribution
- Make your changes
Follow the guidelines below for dictionary, syntax, CTX, or code changes. 4. Run validation
Before submitting a PR, run: bash
python -m generator.debug_json python -m interpreter.interpreter
These ensure:
dictionary schema is valid
syntax rules are consistent
glyphs encode/decode correctly
CTX envelopes pass validation
- Submit a Pull Request
Include:
a clear description of your change
examples
justification
any new templates or tests
Dictionary Contributions
Dictionary files live in: Code
dictionary/
Each entry must follow the schema: json
{ "id": "unique_identifier", "name": "Human-readable name", "description": "Clear definition of the concept", "category": "concept | actor | emotion | object | modifier | place | context", "relations": { "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "parents": [], "children": [] } }
Rules
IDs must be unique.
Definitions must be neutral, precise, and structural.
Avoid cultural, political, or subjective framing.
All entries must pass validation.
Syntax & Grammar Contributions
Syntax files live in: Code
syntax/ data/ctx_protocol.bnf
Rules
Syntax must remain deterministic.
No ambiguous productions.
No overlapping grammar paths.
All changes must include examples in syntax/grammar_examples.md.
All changes must be validated using the interpreter.
CTX Protocol Contributions
CTX files live in: Code
data/CTX.*.json
These define:
identity
intent
memory
behavior
safety
state
thought
response
Rules
New fields must be justified with a clear use case.
Fields must be machine‑interpretable.
No free‑form prose fields.
All CTX changes must include examples in docs/GLYPHIC_PROTOCOL.md.
Template Contributions
Templates live in: Code
generator/templates_*.py
Rules
Templates must produce valid structured meaning.
Templates must not introduce drift or ambiguity.
All templates must be tested by generating a small dataset.
Interpreter Contributions
Interpreter files live in: Code
interpreter/
Rules
Encoder and decoder must remain reversible.
Validator must reject invalid glyphs.
No breaking changes to existing glyph syntax.
All changes must include tests.
Testing Your Contribution
Before submitting a PR, run: bash
python -m generator.run_generator --test python -m interpreter.interpreter --validate
This ensures:
dictionary integrity
syntax correctness
glyph reversibility
CTX envelope validity
dataset generation stability
Glyphic Enhancement Proposals (GEPs)
Major changes require a GEP.
Create a file: Code
GEPs/GEP-XXXX.md
Include:
Summary
Motivation
Specification
Examples
Backwards compatibility
Implementation plan
GEPs are reviewed by maintainers and the community. Code Style
Use Python 3.12+
Follow PEP8
Keep functions small and modular
Add docstrings
Add comments for complex logic
Avoid unnecessary dependencies
Community Standards
Glyphic is a technical project focused on:
symbolic structure
semantic clarity
deterministic protocols
agent cognition
Contributions must remain:
neutral
technical
non‑political
non‑ideological
grounded in structure, not metaphor
License
By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC‑BY 4.0) Thank You
Your contributions help Glyphic evolve into a robust, extensible, civilization‑scale semantic language.