1. Purpose

The Shadow–Light Interface governs capacity-to-action translation.

It allows the system to know what could be done without executing what should not be done.

2. Core Question

**How does the system convert capacity into admissible action without authori

3. Construct Class

Type: Integrated Interface System

Source status: Canon-Ready

Primary module: CMS / Security / AI

Related modules: Cybernetics, ISC, Restoration, Principles

4. Inputs

Not specified in the registry index.

5. Outputs

• shadow map
• admissible action set
• rejected path set
• constrained strategy
• restoration prerequisites

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

SLI can become a governing architecture for AI agents, security operations, institutional strategy, high-risk decision systems, and tool-using agent workflows.

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-028"
title: "SLI — Shadow–Light Interface"
abbreviation: ""
construct_class: "Integrated Interface System"
tool_readiness: "Workflow Ready"
primary_module: "CMS / Security / AI"
source_status: "Canon-Ready"
registry_source: "content/archive/constructs/registry/index.md"