---
name: nanlabs-decision-log
description: >-
  WHAT - Capture lightweight project, product, or operational decisions that do not require a full ADR; includes rationale, date, owner, and references.
---

# Decision Log (WHAT)

Use for lightweight decisions made in meetings or project discussions.

## Choose the right artifact

- Use **`nanlabs-decision-log`** for lightweight operational, product, or project decisions.
- Use **`nanlabs-agreement`** for explicit commitments or terms among parties.
- Use **`nanlabs-adr`** for durable architecture or technical decisions.

## Default guardrails

1. Apply **`nanlabs-output-handshake`** before final output.
2. Link related work items and meeting minutes where possible.

## References

- `references/default-template.md`
- `references/example-repository-pattern.md` — example decision log entry for a data access layer migration
- `nanlabs-meeting-minutes`
- `nanlabs-adr`