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+# Requirements: Debate
+
+**Defined:** 2026-01-25
+**Core Value:** Make Linux customization visual and accessible to non-experts
+
+## v1 Requirements
+
+Requirements for initial release. Each maps to roadmap phases.
+
+### Builder Interface
+
+- [ ] **BUILD-01**: User can view configuration as interactive 3D stack of layers
+- [ ] **BUILD-02**: User can rotate and zoom the 3D visualization
+- [ ] **BUILD-03**: User can click a layer to select it and see details
+- [ ] **BUILD-04**: User can add layers from the layer panel
+- [ ] **BUILD-05**: User can remove layers by dragging off stack
+- [ ] **BUILD-06**: User can search and filter available overlays in the panel
+- [ ] **BUILD-07**: User sees smooth 60fps animations on mid-range hardware
+- [ ] **BUILD-08**: Conflicting layers pulse red and lift off stack
+- [ ] **BUILD-09**: User sees "Objection!" modal when conflicts arise
+- [ ] **BUILD-10**: User can resolve conflicts via Concede (remove), Rebut (swap), or Withdraw (undo)
+- [ ] **BUILD-11**: User can access 2D fallback interface on low-end devices
+
+### ISO Generation
+
+- [ ] **ISO-01**: User can initiate ISO build ("Deliver") when configuration is valid
+- [ ] **ISO-02**: User sees queue position and estimated wait time
+- [ ] **ISO-03**: User sees build progress with stages
+- [ ] **ISO-04**: ISO builds run in sandboxed environment (systemd-nspawn)
+- [ ] **ISO-05**: Identical configurations serve cached ISO immediately
+- [ ] **ISO-06**: User can download completed ISO ("Take the Floor")
+- [ ] **ISO-07**: Build failures report clear error messages to user
+
+### Speeches (Saved Configurations)
+
+- [ ] **SPCH-01**: User can save current configuration as named speech
+- [ ] **SPCH-02**: User can add description and topics (tags) to speech
+- [ ] **SPCH-03**: User can load saved speech into builder
+- [ ] **SPCH-04**: Non-authenticated users can save locally (browser storage)
+- [ ] **SPCH-05**: User can publish speech publicly
+- [ ] **SPCH-06**: Published speeches are searchable by title/description
+- [ ] **SPCH-07**: User can browse community speeches in grid view
+- [ ] **SPCH-08**: User can filter speeches by topics, base distribution, window manager, author
+- [ ] **SPCH-09**: User can sort speeches by popularity, rating, recent, trending
+- [ ] **SPCH-10**: Speech cards show mini preview, title, author, topics, stats
+- [ ] **SPCH-11**: User can load community speech into builder
+- [ ] **SPCH-12**: User can rate community speeches
+
+### User Accounts
+
+- [ ] **USER-01**: User can register with email and password
+- [ ] **USER-02**: User can log in with email and password
+- [ ] **USER-03**: User session persists across browser refresh
+- [ ] **USER-04**: User can log out
+- [ ] **USER-05**: User can register/login via GitHub OAuth
+- [ ] **USER-06**: User can register/login via Google OAuth
+- [ ] **USER-07**: User receives email verification after registration
+- [ ] **USER-08**: User can reset password via email link
+- [ ] **USER-09**: User can set unique username
+- [ ] **USER-10**: User can upload avatar image
+- [ ] **USER-11**: User can write bio
+- [ ] **USER-12**: User can view their saved speeches in dashboard
+- [ ] **USER-13**: User can view their published speeches in dashboard
+- [ ] **USER-14**: User can view build history in dashboard
+- [ ] **USER-15**: Other users can view public profile (username, avatar, bio, published speeches)
+
+### Overlay System
+
+- [ ] **OVLY-01**: Overlays defined via YAML manifest schema
+- [ ] **OVLY-02**: Manifests specify name, version, type, description, author, license
+- [ ] **OVLY-03**: Manifests specify requires (dependencies), conflicts, provides, replaces
+- [ ] **OVLY-04**: Manifests can define user-configurable options (toggle, select, text, number)
+- [ ] **OVLY-05**: System builds dependency graph from selected overlays
+- [ ] **OVLY-06**: System detects conflicts (objections) before build
+- [ ] **OVLY-07**: System detects missing requirements and shows warnings
+- [ ] **OVLY-08**: System suggests compatible alternatives when conflicts arise
+- [ ] **OVLY-09**: System topologically sorts overlays for correct application order
+- [ ] **OVLY-10**: Layer hierarchy enforced: Opening Statement → Platform → Rhetoric → Talking Points → Closing Argument
+- [ ] **OVLY-11**: Users can submit new overlays via GitHub PR workflow
+- [ ] **OVLY-12**: Submitted overlays undergo automated schema validation
+- [ ] **OVLY-13**: Submitted overlays undergo security scan
+- [ ] **OVLY-14**: Approved overlays appear in builder
+
+### Distribution Support
+
+- [ ] **DIST-01**: CachyOS available as Opening Statement
+- [ ] **DIST-02**: Omarchy opinions mapped to overlays (theming, apps, configs)
+- [ ] **DIST-03**: Hyprland available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-04**: Sway available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-05**: i3 available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-06**: KDE Plasma available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-07**: COSMIC available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-08**: GNOME available as Platform
+- [ ] **DIST-09**: Pure Arch available as Opening Statement
+- [ ] **DIST-10**: EndeavourOS available as Opening Statement
+
+### Infrastructure
+
+- [ ] **INFR-01**: API response time < 200ms (p95)
+- [ ] **INFR-02**: ISO build completes within 15 minutes
+- [ ] **INFR-03**: Platform available 99.9% uptime
+- [ ] **INFR-04**: User data protected and backed up daily
+- [ ] **INFR-05**: All traffic over HTTPS
+- [ ] **INFR-06**: Rate limiting on API endpoints
+- [ ] **INFR-07**: CSRF protection enabled
+
+## v2 Requirements
+
+Deferred to future release. Tracked but not in current roadmap.
+
+### Enhanced Build Features
+
+- **ISO-V2-01**: Build size calculator shows real-time estimate
+- **ISO-V2-02**: Live log output visible during build (collapsible)
+- **ISO-V2-03**: Multi-format export (ISO, USB image, Ventoy-compatible)
+
+### Live Preview
+
+- **PREV-01**: User can boot generated ISO in browser via WebVM
+- **PREV-02**: Preview runs without downloading full ISO
+
+### Additional Distributions
+
+- **DIST-V2-01**: Fedora available as Opening Statement
+- **DIST-V2-02**: Ubuntu available as Opening Statement
+- **DIST-V2-03**: Cross-distro package mapping layer
+
+### Collaboration
+
+- **COLLAB-01**: Multiple users can edit same speech simultaneously
+- **COLLAB-02**: Speech version history with diff view
+
+### Moderation
+
+- **MOD-01**: Users can flag inappropriate speeches
+- **MOD-02**: Admin can review flagged content
+- **MOD-03**: Admin can remove/hide violating speeches
+- **MOD-04**: Admin can warn/ban users
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+Explicitly excluded. Documented to prevent scope creep.
+
+| Feature | Reason |
+|---------|--------|
+| Mobile application | Web-first, desktop browser target; mobile can come later |
+| Direct installation to hardware | Users download ISO and install themselves |
+| Paid/premium tiers | v1 is free to establish user base |
+| Enterprise features | Focus on individual users and community |
+| Cross-distribution support (Fedora/Ubuntu) | Deep > wide; get Arch family working perfectly first |
+| Full NixOS-style declarative config | Too complex for target audience |
+| Custom package repository hosting | Infrastructure burden, security liability |
+| Post-install configuration management | Scope creep; link to Ansible/dotfiles instead |
+| Secure Boot signing | Nice to have but not critical for target audience |
+
+## Traceability
+
+Which phases cover which requirements. Updated during roadmap creation.
+
+| Requirement | Phase | Status |
+|-------------|-------|--------|
+| (To be filled by roadmapper) | | |
+
+**Coverage:**
+- v1 requirements: 70 total
+- Mapped to phases: 0
+- Unmapped: 70 (awaiting roadmap)
+
+---
+*Requirements defined: 2026-01-25*
+*Last updated: 2026-01-25 after initial definition*