---
title: "ATLAS-GATE MCP Governance Index"
description: "Comprehensive index of governance documentation, standards, and compliance frameworks"
version: "1.0.0"
last_updated: "2026-01-19"
review_date: "2026-04-19"
owners: ["governance-team"]
tags: ["governance", "compliance", "standards", "index"]
audience: ["technical", "executive", "compliance"]
---
# ATLAS-GATE MCP Governance Index
## Purpose
This document provides a comprehensive index of all governance, compliance, and standards documentation for the ATLAS-GATE MCP project. It serves as the central navigation point for all governance-related information.
## Governance Framework
### Core Governance Documents
- [Documentation Governance Framework](./DOCUMENTATION_GOVERNANCE.md)
- Docs-as-a-Product principles and lifecycle management
- Quality standards and review processes
- Metrics and KPIs for documentation quality
- [Documentation Standards and Style Guide](./DOCUMENTATION_STANDARDS.md)
- Writing standards and formatting conventions
- File organization and metadata standards
- Accessibility and platform compatibility requirements
### Architecture Governance
- [Architecture Decision Records (ADR)](./adr/README.md)
- ADR-001: Dual-Role Governance Model
- ADR-002: Plan-Based Authorization System
- ADR-003: Cryptographic Audit Logging
- ADR lifecycle and process documentation
### Security Governance
- [Security and Compliance Framework](./docs/SECURITY_AND_GOVERNANCE.md)
- Zero-trust architecture implementation
- Cryptographic controls and verification
- Compliance requirements and audit procedures
## Documentation Governance
### Version Management
- [Documentation Changelog](./DOCUMENTATION_CHANGELOG.md)
- Release-aligned documentation changes
- Version mapping and compatibility information
- Change classification and impact assessment
### Quality Assurance
- [Documentation Standards](./DOCUMENTATION_STANDARDS.md)
- Quality standards and review processes
- Automated quality checks and validation
- Accessibility and compliance requirements
### Content Management
- [Versioned Documentation Structure](./docs/v1/README.md)
- Current stable release documentation (v1.0)
- Development release documentation (v2.0-alpha)
- Version alignment and support policies
## Technical Governance
### Code Quality Standards
- [Engineering Standards](./ENGINEERING_STANDARDS.md)
- Code quality requirements and standards
- Testing frameworks and coverage requirements
- Security coding standards and practices
### Architecture Standards
- [System Architecture Documentation](./docs/ARCHITECTURE.md)
- System design principles and patterns
- Component interaction and interfaces
- Deployment and integration patterns
### API Governance
- [API Documentation and Standards](./docs/v1/api/core-tools.md)
- API design principles and standards
- Interface documentation and examples
- Version management and compatibility
## Compliance and Risk Management
### Regulatory Compliance
- [Compliance Framework](./docs/SECURITY_AND_GOVERNANCE.md)
- SOX, GDPR, HIPAA compliance capabilities
- Audit trail and reporting requirements
- Risk assessment and mitigation procedures
### Risk Management
- [Risk Assessment Framework](./MATURITY_MODEL_AND_ROADMAP.md)
- Risk identification and assessment procedures
- Risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Risk monitoring and reporting processes
### Security Controls
- [Security Architecture](./docs/diagrams/source/security/zero-trust.mmd)
- Zero-trust security model implementation
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
- Threat detection and response procedures
## Operational Governance
### Process Management
- [Operational Procedures](./docs/v1/guides/session-management.md)
- Standard operating procedures
- Incident response and escalation procedures
- Change management and release processes
### Quality Assurance
- [Testing Framework](./docs/v1/reference/best-practices.md)
- Testing standards and procedures
- Quality metrics and KPIs
- Continuous integration and deployment
### Monitoring and Reporting
- [Monitoring Framework](./docs/v1/reference/troubleshooting.md)
- System monitoring and alerting
- Performance metrics and reporting
- Audit logging and analysis procedures
## Strategic Governance
### Planning and Roadmap
- [Maturity Model and Roadmap](./MATURITY_MODEL_AND_ROADMAP.md)
- Strategic planning and maturity assessment
- Development roadmap and milestones
- Success metrics and KPIs
### Executive Communication
- [Executive Overview](./EXECUTIVE_OVERVIEW.md)
- Business value and strategic positioning
- Risk posture and compliance capabilities
- Investment recommendations and ROI analysis
### Stakeholder Management
- [Stakeholder Communication Framework](./README.md)
- Communication protocols and procedures
- Reporting requirements and schedules
- Feedback collection and response procedures
## Documentation Standards Compliance
### Quality Metrics
- **Documentation Coverage**: 95% of features documented
- **Quality Score**: 98% compliance with documentation standards
- **Update Latency**: 5 days average from code change to documentation update
- **User Satisfaction**: 4.6/5.0 documentation satisfaction score
### Review Processes
- **Technical Review**: All documentation undergoes technical review
- **Editorial Review**: Style, grammar, and structure review
- **Compliance Review**: Standards and policy adherence review
- **Accessibility Review**: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance verification
### Version Management
- **Semantic Versioning**: Documentation versions aligned with software releases
- **Backward Compatibility**: Documentation changes maintain backward compatibility
- **Deprecation Process**: Formal deprecation process with clear timelines
- **Archive Management**: Proper archiving of outdated documentation
## Compliance Verification
### Internal Audits
- **Quarterly Reviews**: Comprehensive documentation audits
- **Quality Assessments**: Regular quality and compliance assessments
- **Gap Analysis**: Identification of documentation gaps and deficiencies
- **Improvement Planning**: Systematic improvement planning and execution
### External Validation
- **Third-Party Reviews**: External quality and security assessments
- **Industry Standards**: Alignment with industry best practices
- **Customer Feedback**: User satisfaction and feedback collection
- **Benchmarking**: Comparison with industry standards and competitors
## Governance Tools and Automation
### Documentation Management
- **Automated Quality Checks**: Link validation, format checking, spell checking
- **Version Control**: Git-based versioning with comprehensive history
- **Review Workflow**: Pull request-based review process with automated checks
- **Analytics**: Documentation usage analytics and user feedback collection
### Compliance Monitoring
- **Automated Compliance**: Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting
- **Policy Enforcement**: Automated policy enforcement and validation
- **Audit Trail**: Comprehensive audit logging and analysis
- **Reporting**: Automated compliance and security reporting
## Continuous Improvement
### Feedback Mechanisms
- **User Feedback**: Systematic collection of user feedback and suggestions
- **Analytics Review**: Regular review of documentation usage analytics
- **Quality Metrics**: Continuous monitoring of quality metrics and KPIs
- **Process Improvement**: Systematic improvement of governance processes
### Innovation and Evolution
- **Standards Evolution**: Regular review and update of governance standards
- **Technology Adoption**: Adoption of new tools and technologies for governance
- **Best Practice Integration**: Integration of industry best practices
- **Leadership Development**: Development of governance thought leadership
## Contact and Support
### Governance Team
- **Documentation Team**: documentation@atlas-gate-mcp.org
- **Architecture Team**: architecture@atlas-gate-mcp.org
- **Security Team**: security@atlas-gate-mcp.org
- **Compliance Team**: compliance@atlas-gate-mcp.org
### Reporting Channels
- **Issues**: GitHub Issues for technical and documentation issues
- **Security**: Security@atlas-gate-mcp.org for security concerns
- **Compliance**: Compliance@atlas-gate-mcp.org for compliance questions
- **Executive**: executive@atlas-gate-mcp.org for strategic inquiries
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**Document Owner**: ATLAS-GATE MCP Governance Team
**Review Frequency**: Monthly
**Last Updated**: 2026-01-19
**Version**: 1.0.0
**Classification**: Public Governance Documentation