Minion Template Version

Current version: 1.3.1-1.0.0

Version format for downstream repos: <base-template-version>-<downstream-version>

Example downstream version: 1.3.1-1.0.0

Downstream Onboarding Method

Keep the initial export-ready template snapshot in .minions-template/.
Use docs/downstream-onboarding-playbook.md and docs/export-manifest.md to perform the first controlled export into the live downstream repo.
Treat INIT.md, MEMORY.md, docs/operator-onboarding-checklist.md, and minion-version.md as onboarding merge files, not blind copies.
Exclude .git/ and do-not-export files such as .mm.md from the vendored snapshot.
Commit the vendored snapshot and exported live files together so later upgrades have a stable comparison base.

Keep the currently approved export-ready template snapshot in .minions-template/.
During upgrade, stage the incoming export-ready template in a temporary path such as .minions-template.next/.
PM owns the downstream merge/migration unless the Operator assigns another owner.
Use docs/downstream-upgrade-playbook.md and docs/export-manifest.md to compare:
- old vendored template
- new vendored template
- live downstream files
Only update the base-template portion of minion-version.md after the live files and vendored snapshot both reflect the approved upgrade.