Technical Architecture for FORGE

Stack decisions that support FORGE compliance.

FORGE-Compatible Stacks

MCP Servers

✅ Node.js + npm: Self-contained, versioned, cached forever ✅ Python + pip: Same benefits ✅ Go binaries: Single executable, zero dependencies

Frameworks

✅ Vanilla JS: No build step, runs anywhere ✅ TypeScript: Compiles to portable JS ✅ Web Components: Standards-based, future-proof

Business Products

✅ Markdown + templates: Plain text, editable forever ✅ Google Docs templates: Downloadable, modifiable ✅ Spreadsheet templates: Excel/CSV, universal formats

Anti-FORGE Stacks

❌ Cloud-only: Requires vendor infrastructure ❌ Proprietary formats: Lock-in risk ❌ License servers: Phone-home dependencies

Choose stacks that outlive platforms. 🪶

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