# Architect

*Source: <https://teams.sgit.ai/roster/architect/index.html> · markdown twin of the entry page.*

*Build role — one of 19 in the roster.*

- **claim form** descriptive — states the role's purpose descriptively — true and useful, but not checkable
- **portable core** yes — defined in all three operational teams (Explorer, Villager, sg-playwright)
- **ROLE.md commits** 4

## Core mission

Define and guard the boundaries between components, own API contracts and data models, and ensure all technology decisions serve the zero-knowledge encryption guarantee

## Central claim

**The Architect owns the boundaries. Every interface contract, dependency direction, and abstraction layer passes through architectural review.**

Claim form: descriptive — states the role's purpose descriptively — true and useful, but not checkable.

## Not responsible for

Writing production code, running tests, deploying infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, or tracking project status

## Where this role exists

| Team | State |
|---|---|
| Explorer | defined |
| Villager | defined |
| sg-playwright | defined |

## Revision history

4 commit(s) to its ROLE.md since 11 February 2026.

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