1. Purpose

The Shadow Interface simulates unconstrained strategy space in non-executive mode.

It answers what could be done without authori

2. Core Question

What could be done?

3. Construct Class

Type: Interface / Simulation System

Source status: Canon-Ready

Primary module: CMS / Security / Principles / Archetypes

Related modules: AI, Cybernetics, Meta-Theory, Restoration, Economy, JGL

4. Inputs

• goal
• unconstrained capacity
• adversarial possibilities
• exploit paths
• coercive options
• extractive options
• defensive options
• failure paths
• pseudo-coherent temptations
• hidden strategies
• worst-case cascades

5. Outputs

• possibility map
• capacity map
• risk map
• shadow strategy list
• shadow pattern map
• inadmissible / forbidden path archive
• strategic realism without execution
• risk map for LI review

6. Failure Modes Detected

Not specified in the registry index.

7. Restoration Links

Not specified in the registry index.

8. Tool Readiness

Workflow Ready

9. Tool Potential

Tool potential is not specified in the registry index.

10. Source Notes

This compact spec sheet was generated from the Constructs Registry index. It preserves the current source fields and should be expanded against the full construct template during editorial review.

11. Machine-Readable Summary

construct_id: "CONSTRUCT-023"
title: "SI — Shadow Interface"
abbreviation: ""
construct_class: "Interface / Simulation System"
tool_readiness: "Workflow Ready"
primary_module: "CMS / Security / Principles / Archetypes"
source_status: "Canon-Ready"
registry_source: "content/archive/constructs/registry/index.md"