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 # AI Automations
 Intelligent AI automations using the Bito CLI and other tools.  Please use them or customize them to your needs!
 
-Four intelligent automations are available currently:
+Five intelligent automations are available currently:
 
 ## [Documentation](https://github.com/gitbito/AI-Automation/tree/main/documentation/)
 Several different automations. Provide Bito CLI a directory and it will automatically provide a detailed overview, visualization, and documentation for each file including summary of the file, dependencies, documentation regarding class/modules, function/methods, etc.  Works in over 50+ programming languages, and documentation can be generated in over 50 spoken languages (English, German, Chinese, etc).
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 ## [Generate Commit Messages](https://github.com/gitbito/AI-Automation/tree/main/git/commit_msg)
 Generate commit messages given a repo path.
 
+
+
+## [Objective Data Manager](./operations/objective_data_manager)
+Build and maintain an objective-focused datastore that tracks permissions, submissions, government-guaranteed lending records, a full file inventory (size, timestamps, hashes), linked file placement plans, and progressive execution steps. Useful for organizing execution data, exporting all records, and proving what was submitted and when.
+
 ## Prerequisites
 
 Bito CLI, available [here](https://github.com/gitbito/CLI).
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+# Objective Data Manager
+
+A lightweight CLI to collect and maintain the data needed to execute objectives:
+
+- objective definitions
+- permission/authorization records
+- submission tracking
+- government guarantee lending records
+- full file inventory (name, size, modified time, hash)
+- file-to-objective linking for situation-specific placement
+- complete data export (`get-all-data`)
+- progressive execution steps for acceleration (`add-execution-step`)
+- authority and control matrix records (`add-control-matrix`)
+
+## Usage
+
+From the repository root:
+
+```bash
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-objective --id OBJ-001 --summary "Organize and execute submissions" --owner "Operations"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-permission --objective OBJ-001 --granted-by "Agency" --scope "Submit on behalf of org"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-submission --objective OBJ-001 --title "Q2 filing" --status "in_progress" --destination "Portal"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-lending-item --objective OBJ-001 --borrower "Small Business A" --amount 250000 --guarantee-type "SBA 7(a)" --status "pending"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-execution-step --objective OBJ-001 --step-id STEP-01 --title "Prepare submission package" --status "in_progress" --priority 10
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-execution-step --objective OBJ-001 --step-id STEP-02 --title "Submit through authorized portal" --status "pending" --priority 20
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json update-step-status --objective OBJ-001 --step-id STEP-02 --status "in_progress"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json add-control-matrix --pon "1984" --tas "Authorized" --approval-authority "Program Office" --execution-systems "Authorized Treasury systems" --custody "Regulated financial institutions" --oversight "Treasury, OMB, GAO"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json index-files --root .
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json link-file --objective OBJ-001 --file-path "docs/filings/Q2.pdf" --situation "Quarterly filing" --target-location "submissions/quarterly" --notes "Upload first"
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json organize-plan --objective OBJ-001
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json get-all-data
+python3 operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py --store objective_data.json summary
+```
+
+## Notes
+
+- Run `index-files` whenever your working files change and you need a refreshed inventory.
+- Use `link-file` to map files to objective situations and target placement locations.
+- Use `organize-plan` to produce a grouped placement plan by `target_location`.
+- Use `add-execution-step` + `update-step-status` to drive progressive action plans and track active execution.
+- Use `add-control-matrix` to preserve authority/control metadata for compliance evidence.
+- The datastore is plain JSON so it can be reviewed, versioned, or synced into a larger workflow.
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/00_Governance/data_dictionary.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/00_Governance/data_dictionary.md
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+# Data Dictionary
+
+- `record_id`: Permanent unique identifier for each record.
+- `source_file`: Original intake artifact (unaltered).
+- `structured_data`: JSON extraction from source.
+- `verification_artifact`: Evidence of authenticity and signer validation.
+- `control_evidence`: Proof of compliance and policy execution.
+- `submission_packet`: Final assembled files ready for submission.
+- `audit_package`: Full lifecycle evidence archive.
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/01_Master_Index/approvals_log.csv b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/01_Master_Index/approvals_log.csv
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+approval_id,record_id,approval_stage,approver_name,approver_role,status,decision_date,notes
+A-001,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Authenticity,[],Compliance Lead,Pending,,
+A-002,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Legal Review,[],Counsel,Pending,,
+A-003,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Compliance Signoff,[],Compliance Director,Pending,,
+A-004,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Submission Authorization,[],Program Director,Pending,,
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/01_Master_Index/submission_register.csv b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/01_Master_Index/submission_register.csv
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+record_id,date_received,agency,office,program,counterparty,document_type,subject,signature_validated,attachments_complete,trigger_event_required,trigger_event_date,deadline_rule,computed_due_date,owner,legal_status,compliance_status,risk_level,current_status,next_action,evidence_path,last_updated
+TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,2025-08-28,United States Department of the Treasury,CDFI Programs,Certified CDFI programs,SNAPPCREDITCOM (Non-Profit),Agency Letter,Acceptance of Treasury Bond Pledge for Triggered Guarantees,N,N,Y,,+60 days from realized payout,,Primary Owner,Pending,Pending,Medium,Received,Verify authenticity and collect attachments,02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM,2026-04-08
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/02_Extracted/treasury_letter_structured_data.json b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/02_Extracted/treasury_letter_structured_data.json
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+{
+  "record_id": "TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE",
+  "document_type": "Government Agency Letter",
+  "agency_name": "United States Department of the Treasury",
+  "agency_address": "1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20220",
+  "document_date_iso": "2025-08-28",
+  "recipient": {
+    "organization": "SNAPPCREDITCOM (Non-Profit)",
+    "care_of": "Enzo Caprelli",
+    "address": "700 E Lake Dr, Unit 11, Orange, CA 92866-2732"
+  },
+  "subject": "Acceptance of Treasury Bond Pledge for Triggered Guarantees",
+  "key_terms": [
+    "Treasury accepts pledge of U.S. Treasury bonds.",
+    "Face value equals outstanding loan amounts for triggered guarantees.",
+    "Bonds may be held or banked until maturity.",
+    "Bond attachment information due within 60 days of any realized payout.",
+    "Treasury incurs no loss and obligations remain fully secured."
+  ],
+  "signatory": {
+    "name": "Jane M. Thornton",
+    "title": "Director, CDFI Programs"
+  },
+  "signature_status": "Placeholder observed in provided image",
+  "cc": [
+    "Office of Financial Institutions, Treasury Department"
+  ],
+  "attachments_mentioned": [
+    "Supporting documents describing the general guarantee framework and project outlines"
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/03_Verification/authenticity_check_notes.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/03_Verification/authenticity_check_notes.md
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+# Authenticity Check Notes
+
+- Record ID: TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE
+- Date opened: 2026-04-08
+- Analyst: [Name]
+
+## Checks Performed
+1. Agency address format check
+2. Signatory identity check
+3. Official contact callback/email confirmation
+4. Letter metadata consistency
+5. Signature status check
+
+## Findings
+- [ ] Confirmed authentic
+- [ ] Pending confirmation
+- [ ] Inconsistent indicators found
+
+## Signature Review
+- Observed text: [Signature Placeholder]
+- Executed signature present? [Yes/No]
+- Action taken: [Describe]
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/04_Legal_Compliance/compliance_checklist.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/04_Legal_Compliance/compliance_checklist.md
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+# Compliance Checklist — Treasury Bond Pledge Acceptance
+
+## Document Identity
+- [ ] Record ID assigned
+- [ ] Source file preserved (unaltered)
+- [ ] OCR/transcription completed
+- [ ] Structured data file created
+
+## Authenticity
+- [ ] Issuing agency verified via official channel
+- [ ] Sender identity verified
+- [ ] Signature validated (or executed copy requested)
+- [ ] Verification evidence logged
+
+## Terms Validation
+- [ ] Coverage term confirmed (face value = outstanding triggered amounts)
+- [ ] Holding/banking-until-maturity term confirmed
+- [ ] 60-day reporting requirement captured
+- [ ] No-loss / fully-secured obligation captured
+
+## Operational Readiness
+- [ ] Trigger event defined (realized payout)
+- [ ] Due-date rule configured (+60 days)
+- [ ] Reminder schedule configured (D+30, D+45, D+55, D+60)
+- [ ] Responsible owner assigned
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/04_Legal_Compliance/policy_mapping.csv b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/04_Legal_Compliance/policy_mapping.csv
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+clause_id,document_clause,control_owner,control_action,evidence_required,frequency,status
+C-001,Treasury accepts pledge of U.S. Treasury bonds,Legal,Validate acceptance language and enforceability,Legal memo + review notes,One-time,Open
+C-002,Face value equals outstanding triggered loan amounts,Finance,Reconcile pledge values to outstanding balances,Reconciliation workbook + signoff,Per trigger event,Open
+C-003,Bonds may be held or banked until maturity,Treasury Ops,Track custody/holding records,Custody statements,Monthly,Open
+C-004,Bond attachment information due within 60 days of realized payout,Compliance,Monitor payout events and deadline submissions,Submission receipt + timestamp,Per payout event,Open
+C-005,Treasury incurs no loss / obligations fully secured,Risk,Validate collateral sufficiency and guarantee conditions,Risk assessment report,Per trigger event,Open
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/06_Actions/task_tracker.csv b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/06_Actions/task_tracker.csv
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+++ b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/02_Agency_Correspondence/Treasury/2025/2025-08-28_Treasury_AcceptanceBondPledge_SNAPPCREDITCOM/06_Actions/task_tracker.csv
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+task_id,record_id,task_name,task_description,owner,priority,status,start_date,due_date,completed_date,dependencies,evidence_file
+T-001,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Verify authenticity,Confirm issuer and document legitimacy via official Treasury channel,Compliance Lead,High,Open,2026-04-08,2026-04-10,,None,03_Verification/authenticity_check_notes.md
+T-002,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Obtain final signed copy,Request executed signed version if placeholder copy only,Legal Lead,High,Open,2026-04-08,2026-04-12,,T-001,03_Verification/signature_validation_log.csv
+T-003,TREASURY-2025-08-28-SNAPPCREDITCOM-ACCEPTANCE,Collect referenced attachments,Obtain guarantee framework and project outline attachments,Operations Lead,High,Open,2026-04-08,2026-04-11,,T-001,05_Attachments_Referenced/
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/auto_charge_and_collateral_security_agreement.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/auto_charge_and_collateral_security_agreement.md
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+# AUTO CHARGE AND COLLATERAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
+
+This Auto Charge and Collateral Security Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of [Effective Date], by and between [Secured Party Legal Name] ("Secured Party") and [Borrower Legal Name] ("Borrower").
+
+## 1. Definitions
+- **Obligations**: All debts, liabilities, and payment obligations under the Loan Documents.
+- **Collateral**: All assets described in this Agreement and any proceeds of those assets.
+- **Designated Accounts**: Deposit and investment accounts identified in Schedule A.
+- **Collateral Accounts**: Accounts and assets identified in Schedule B.
+- **Trigger Event**: Any event described in Section 5.
+
+## 2. Grant of Security Interest
+Borrower grants Secured Party a continuing security interest in the Collateral, including Designated Accounts, Collateral Accounts, and all related proceeds, to secure all Obligations.
+
+## 3. Auto Charge Authorization
+Borrower authorizes Secured Party to initiate ACH debits, wire transfers, account sweeps, and other charge mechanisms permitted under applicable law for amounts due under the Loan Documents.
+
+## 4. Payment Waterfall
+1. Costs, fees, and expenses
+2. Accrued interest
+3. Past-due principal
+4. Current principal
+5. Reserve and guarantee reimbursement
+6. Other Obligations
+
+## 5. Trigger Events
+- Scheduled payment due dates
+- Missed payment beyond the agreed grace period
+- Breach of affirmative or negative covenants
+- Cross-default under other loan or guarantee agreements
+- Insolvency, bankruptcy, or similar event
+- Guarantee payout or reimbursement event
+- Execution of the Agreement by Borrower
+
+## 6. Notice
+Secured Party will provide Borrower notice of any post-charge activity within [60] business days, unless a shorter or longer period is required by applicable law.
+
+## 7. Borrower Covenants
+Borrower agrees to maintain active accounts, keep sufficient balances, and execute any additional documents necessary to perfect and maintain Secured Party's security interest.
+
+## 8. Perfection and Control
+Borrower authorizes Secured Party to file UCC financing statements and execute control agreements or other perfection documents as required.
+
+## 9. Setoff
+Secured Party may exercise any setoff rights permitted by applicable law against Borrower accounts and Collateral.
+
+## 10. Governing Law and Venue
+Governing law: [State]. Venue: [County/State/Federal District].
+
+## 11. Signature Blocks
+The parties agree to execute signature blocks for:
+- Secured Party authorized signatory
+- Borrower authorized signatory
+
+## Schedule A — Designated Deposit Accounts
+| Bank | Account Title | Last 4 | Routing | Method | Frequency | Limit |
+|---|---|---:|---|---|---|---|
+| [Bank Name] | [Account Title] | [Last 4] | [Routing Number] | [ACH/Wire/Sweep] | [Frequency] | [Limit] |
+
+## Schedule B — Collateral Accounts
+| Custodian | Account ID | Asset Type | Control Agreement | Lien Priority | Notes |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| [Custodian] | [Account ID] | [Asset Type] | [Executed/Pending] | [1st/2nd] | [Notes] |
+
+## Schedule C — Trigger Matrix
+| Trigger | Evidence | Approval | Notice | Owner |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Scheduled Payment | Payment schedule | Automatic | [Notice Timing] | [Owner] |
+| Default | Delinquency report | [Approver] | Within [X] days | [Owner] |
+| Guarantee Payout | Payout report | [Approver] | Within [X] days | [Owner] |
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/borrower_authorization_certificate.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/borrower_authorization_certificate.md
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+# Borrower Authorization Certificate
+
+I, [Name], as [Title] of [Borrower Legal Name], hereby certify that:
+
+1. I am duly authorized to execute the Auto Charge and Collateral Security Agreement on behalf of [Borrower Legal Name].
+2. The governing body of [Borrower Legal Name] has duly approved the Agreement on [Approval Date].
+3. The account and collateral schedules attached to the Agreement are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.
+4. I have full authority to bind [Borrower Legal Name] with respect to all obligations and representations made in the Agreement.
+
+Signature: _______________________________
+
+Name: [Name]
+Title: [Title]
+Date: _______________________________
+
+Witness:
+
+Signature: _______________________________
+
+Name: [Witness Name]
+Title: [Witness Title]
+Date: _______________________________
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/notice_addresses.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/notice_addresses.md
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+# Notice Addresses
+
+## Secured Party Notices
+- Name/Department: [Secured Party Name] / [Department]
+- Email: [securedparty@example.com]
+- Address: [Street Address]
+- City/State/ZIP: [City, State ZIP]
+- Phone: [Phone Number]
+
+## Borrower Notices
+- Name/Department: [Borrower Legal Name] / [Department]
+- Email: [borrower@example.com]
+- Address: [Street Address]
+- City/State/ZIP: [City, State ZIP]
+- Phone: [Phone Number]
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/pdf_packet_manifest.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/03_Agreements/templates/pdf_packet_manifest.md
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+# PDF Packet Manifest (Assembly Order)
+
+1. Cover page (record ID, date, parties)
+2. Auto Charge and Collateral Security Agreement (full text)
+3. Schedule A — Designated Deposit Accounts
+4. Schedule B — Collateral Accounts
+5. Schedule C — Trigger Matrix
+6. Borrower Authorization Certificate
+7. Notice Addresses
+8. Signature Pages
+9. Control Agreements (DACA/SACA), if applicable
+10. UCC filing copies, if applicable
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/README.md b/operations/objective_data_manager/government_guarantee_packet/README.md
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+# Government Guarantee Lending Document Packet
+
+This folder contains a ready-to-use packet for organizing submissions related to collateralized lending and government-guarantee workflows.
+
+## Included
+- Master indexes and trackers (`01_Master_Index`).
+- Extracted source document records for the August 28, 2025 Treasury letter (`02_Agency_Correspondence/...`).
+- Legal/compliance checklists and policy mappings.
+- A full Auto Charge and Collateral Security Agreement template packet (`03_Agreements/templates`).
+
+## Notes
+- Replace all bracketed placeholders before execution.
+- Validate all legal language with licensed counsel.
+- Treat any unsigned or placeholder-signature documents as unverified until authenticated.
diff --git a/operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py b/operations/objective_data_manager/objective_data_manager.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Objective data manager.
+
+Builds a local index of files and tracks objectives, permissions, submissions,
+and government-guaranteed lending items in a single JSON datastore.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+import hashlib
+import json
+from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any
+
+EXCLUDED_DIR_NAMES = {".git", "node_modules", ".venv", "venv", "__pycache__"}
+DEFAULT_DATASTORE = "objective_data.json"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Submission:
+    objective_id: str
+    title: str
+    status: str
+    destination: str
+    due_date: str | None
+    notes: str | None
+    created_at: str
+
+
+@dataclass
+class LendingItem:
+    objective_id: str
+    borrower: str
+    amount: float
+    guarantee_type: str
+    status: str
+    reference: str | None
+    created_at: str
+
+
+def now_iso() -> str:
+    return datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat()
+
+
+def ensure_schema(data: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    """Ensure datastore includes all required keys across versions."""
+    data.setdefault("created_at", now_iso())
+    data.setdefault("updated_at", now_iso())
+    data.setdefault("objectives", {})
+    data.setdefault("permissions", [])
+    data.setdefault("submissions", [])
+    data.setdefault("government_guarantee_lending", [])
+    data.setdefault("file_index", {})
+    data.setdefault("objective_file_links", [])
+    data.setdefault("execution_steps", [])
+    data.setdefault("authority_control_matrix", [])
+    return data
+
+
+class ObjectiveStore:
+    def __init__(self, path: Path) -> None:
+        self.path = path
+        self.data = self._load()
+
+    def _load(self) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        if not self.path.exists():
+            return ensure_schema({})
+
+        with self.path.open("r", encoding="utf-8") as handle:
+            return ensure_schema(json.load(handle))
+
+    def save(self) -> None:
+        self.data["updated_at"] = now_iso()
+        with self.path.open("w", encoding="utf-8") as handle:
+            json.dump(self.data, handle, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)
+
+    def add_objective(self, objective_id: str, summary: str, owner: str | None, status: str) -> None:
+        existing = self.data["objectives"].get(objective_id, {})
+        created_at = existing.get("created_at", now_iso())
+        self.data["objectives"][objective_id] = {
+            "summary": summary,
+            "owner": owner,
+            "status": status,
+            "created_at": created_at,
+            "updated_at": now_iso(),
+        }
+
+    def add_permission(self, objective_id: str, granted_by: str, scope: str, expires_on: str | None) -> None:
+        self.data["permissions"].append(
+            {
+                "objective_id": objective_id,
+                "granted_by": granted_by,
+                "scope": scope,
+                "expires_on": expires_on,
+                "created_at": now_iso(),
+            }
+        )
+
+    def add_submission(self, submission: Submission) -> None:
+        self.data["submissions"].append(asdict(submission))
+
+    def add_lending_item(self, lending_item: LendingItem) -> None:
+        self.data["government_guarantee_lending"].append(asdict(lending_item))
+
+    def link_file(
+        self,
+        objective_id: str,
+        file_path: str,
+        situation: str,
+        target_location: str,
+        notes: str | None,
+    ) -> None:
+        self.data["objective_file_links"].append(
+            {
+                "objective_id": objective_id,
+                "file_path": file_path,
+                "situation": situation,
+                "target_location": target_location,
+                "notes": notes,
+                "created_at": now_iso(),
+            }
+        )
+
+    def rebuild_file_index(self, root: Path) -> int:
+        index: dict[str, Any] = {}
+        for path in root.rglob("*"):
+            if not path.is_file():
+                continue
+            if any(part in EXCLUDED_DIR_NAMES for part in path.parts):
+                continue
+
+            relative_path = str(path.relative_to(root))
+            stats = path.stat()
+            index[relative_path] = {
+                "size_bytes": stats.st_size,
+                "modified_at": datetime.fromtimestamp(stats.st_mtime, tz=timezone.utc).isoformat(),
+                "sha256": file_hash(path),
+            }
+
+        self.data["file_index"] = index
+        return len(index)
+
+    def add_execution_step(
+        self,
+        objective_id: str,
+        step_id: str,
+        title: str,
+        status: str,
+        priority: int,
+        notes: str | None,
+    ) -> None:
+        self.data["execution_steps"] = [
+            step
+            for step in self.data["execution_steps"]
+            if not (step["objective_id"] == objective_id and step["step_id"] == step_id)
+        ]
+        self.data["execution_steps"].append(
+            {
+                "objective_id": objective_id,
+                "step_id": step_id,
+                "title": title,
+                "status": status,
+                "priority": priority,
+                "notes": notes,
+                "updated_at": now_iso(),
+            }
+        )
+
+    def set_step_status(self, objective_id: str, step_id: str, status: str) -> None:
+        for step in self.data["execution_steps"]:
+            if step["objective_id"] == objective_id and step["step_id"] == step_id:
+                step["status"] = status
+                step["updated_at"] = now_iso()
+                return
+        raise SystemExit(f"Step '{step_id}' not found for objective '{objective_id}'.")
+
+    def add_control_matrix(
+        self,
+        pon: str,
+        tas: str,
+        approval_authority: str,
+        execution_systems: str,
+        custody: str,
+        oversight: str,
+        notes: str | None,
+    ) -> None:
+        self.data["authority_control_matrix"].append(
+            {
+                "pon": pon,
+                "tas": tas,
+                "approval_authority": approval_authority,
+                "execution_systems": execution_systems,
+                "custody": custody,
+                "oversight": oversight,
+                "notes": notes,
+                "created_at": now_iso(),
+            }
+        )
+
+    def objective_snapshot(self, objective_id: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        validate_objective_exists(self, objective_id)
+        return {
+            "objective_id": objective_id,
+            "objective": self.data["objectives"][objective_id],
+            "permissions": [
+                permission
+                for permission in self.data["permissions"]
+                if permission["objective_id"] == objective_id
+            ],
+            "submissions": [
+                submission
+                for submission in self.data["submissions"]
+                if submission["objective_id"] == objective_id
+            ],
+            "government_guarantee_lending": [
+                lending
+                for lending in self.data["government_guarantee_lending"]
+                if lending["objective_id"] == objective_id
+            ],
+            "file_links": [
+                link
+                for link in self.data["objective_file_links"]
+                if link["objective_id"] == objective_id
+            ],
+            "execution_steps": sorted(
+                [
+                    step
+                    for step in self.data["execution_steps"]
+                    if step["objective_id"] == objective_id
+                ],
+                key=lambda item: (item["status"] != "in_progress", item["priority"]),
+            ),
+        }
+
+
+def file_hash(path: Path) -> str:
+    digest = hashlib.sha256()
+    with path.open("rb") as handle:
+        for chunk in iter(lambda: handle.read(8192), b""):
+            digest.update(chunk)
+    return digest.hexdigest()
+
+
+def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description=(
+            "Collect and organize objective data, permission records, file inventory, "
+            "submissions, and government-guaranteed lending entries."
+        )
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("--store", default=DEFAULT_DATASTORE, help="Path to datastore JSON")
+    subparsers = parser.add_subparsers(dest="command", required=True)
+
+    add_objective = subparsers.add_parser("add-objective", help="Create or update an objective")
+    add_objective.add_argument("--id", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    add_objective.add_argument("--summary", required=True, help="Objective summary")
+    add_objective.add_argument("--owner", help="Objective owner")
+    add_objective.add_argument("--status", default="active", help="Objective status")
+
+    add_permission = subparsers.add_parser("add-permission", help="Record a permission grant")
+    add_permission.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    add_permission.add_argument("--granted-by", required=True, help="Authority granting permission")
+    add_permission.add_argument("--scope", required=True, help="Permission scope")
+    add_permission.add_argument("--expires-on", help="Optional expiration date (YYYY-MM-DD)")
+
+    add_submission = subparsers.add_parser("add-submission", help="Record a submission")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--title", required=True, help="Submission title")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--status", required=True, help="Submission status")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--destination", required=True, help="Submission destination")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--due-date", help="Optional due date (YYYY-MM-DD)")
+    add_submission.add_argument("--notes", help="Optional notes")
+
+    add_lending = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "add-lending-item",
+        help="Record government guarantee lending information",
+    )
+    add_lending.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    add_lending.add_argument("--borrower", required=True, help="Borrower organization")
+    add_lending.add_argument("--amount", required=True, type=float, help="Amount requested")
+    add_lending.add_argument("--guarantee-type", required=True, help="Guarantee type")
+    add_lending.add_argument("--status", required=True, help="Current status")
+    add_lending.add_argument("--reference", help="Optional external reference")
+
+    add_execution_step = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "add-execution-step",
+        help="Add or update a progressive action step for an objective",
+    )
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--step-id", required=True, help="Stable step identifier")
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--title", required=True, help="Step title")
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--status", default="pending", help="Step status")
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--priority", type=int, default=100, help="Lower number = higher priority")
+    add_execution_step.add_argument("--notes", help="Optional execution notes")
+
+    update_step_status = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "update-step-status",
+        help="Update the status of an execution step",
+    )
+    update_step_status.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    update_step_status.add_argument("--step-id", required=True, help="Step identifier")
+    update_step_status.add_argument("--status", required=True, help="New step status")
+
+    control_matrix = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "add-control-matrix",
+        help="Record authority and control matrix metadata",
+    )
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--pon", required=True, help="Program office number")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--tas", required=True, help="Treasury account symbol")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--approval-authority", required=True, help="Approval authority")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--execution-systems", required=True, help="Authorized execution systems")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--custody", required=True, help="Custody authority")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--oversight", required=True, help="Oversight authorities")
+    control_matrix.add_argument("--notes", help="Optional notes")
+
+    link_file = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "link-file",
+        help="Link a file to an objective and situation for placement/organization",
+    )
+    link_file.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+    link_file.add_argument("--file-path", required=True, help="Indexed file path")
+    link_file.add_argument("--situation", required=True, help="Context or situation for this file")
+    link_file.add_argument("--target-location", required=True, help="Where this file should be placed")
+    link_file.add_argument("--notes", help="Optional notes")
+
+    index_files = subparsers.add_parser("index-files", help="Rebuild file inventory")
+    index_files.add_argument("--root", default=".", help="Root directory to scan")
+
+    get_all_data = subparsers.add_parser("get-all-data", help="Print full datastore JSON")
+    get_all_data.add_argument("--objective", help="Optional objective id to filter output")
+
+    organize_plan = subparsers.add_parser(
+        "organize-plan",
+        help="Print file placement plan grouped by target location",
+    )
+    organize_plan.add_argument("--objective", required=True, help="Objective identifier")
+
+    subparsers.add_parser("summary", help="Print dataset summary")
+
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+
+def validate_objective_exists(store: ObjectiveStore, objective_id: str) -> None:
+    if objective_id not in store.data["objectives"]:
+        raise SystemExit(f"Objective '{objective_id}' does not exist. Add it first with add-objective.")
+
+
+def print_summary(store: ObjectiveStore) -> None:
+    print("Datastore:", store.path)
+    print("Objectives:", len(store.data["objectives"]))
+    print("Permissions:", len(store.data["permissions"]))
+    print("Submissions:", len(store.data["submissions"]))
+    print("Government guarantee lending items:", len(store.data["government_guarantee_lending"]))
+    print("Indexed files:", len(store.data["file_index"]))
+    print("Linked files:", len(store.data["objective_file_links"]))
+    print("Execution steps:", len(store.data["execution_steps"]))
+    print("Authority/control records:", len(store.data["authority_control_matrix"]))
+
+
+def print_json(payload: dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+    print(json.dumps(payload, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False))
+
+
+def print_organize_plan(store: ObjectiveStore, objective_id: str) -> None:
+    snapshot = store.objective_snapshot(objective_id)
+    grouped: dict[str, list[dict[str, Any]]] = {}
+    for link in snapshot["file_links"]:
+        target = link["target_location"]
+        entry = {
+            "file_path": link["file_path"],
+            "situation": link["situation"],
+            "notes": link["notes"],
+            "indexed": link["file_path"] in store.data["file_index"],
+        }
+        grouped.setdefault(target, []).append(entry)
+
+    print_json(
+        {
+            "objective_id": objective_id,
+            "target_locations": grouped,
+            "steps": snapshot["execution_steps"],
+        }
+    )
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    args = parse_args()
+    store = ObjectiveStore(Path(args.store))
+
+    if args.command == "add-objective":
+        store.add_objective(objective_id=args.id, summary=args.summary, owner=args.owner, status=args.status)
+        store.save()
+        print(f"Objective '{args.id}' saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "add-permission":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        store.add_permission(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            granted_by=args.granted_by,
+            scope=args.scope,
+            expires_on=args.expires_on,
+        )
+        store.save()
+        print("Permission saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "add-submission":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        submission = Submission(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            title=args.title,
+            status=args.status,
+            destination=args.destination,
+            due_date=args.due_date,
+            notes=args.notes,
+            created_at=now_iso(),
+        )
+        store.add_submission(submission)
+        store.save()
+        print("Submission saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "add-lending-item":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        lending_item = LendingItem(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            borrower=args.borrower,
+            amount=args.amount,
+            guarantee_type=args.guarantee_type,
+            status=args.status,
+            reference=args.reference,
+            created_at=now_iso(),
+        )
+        store.add_lending_item(lending_item)
+        store.save()
+        print("Lending item saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "add-execution-step":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        store.add_execution_step(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            step_id=args.step_id,
+            title=args.title,
+            status=args.status,
+            priority=args.priority,
+            notes=args.notes,
+        )
+        store.save()
+        print("Execution step saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "update-step-status":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        store.set_step_status(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            step_id=args.step_id,
+            status=args.status,
+        )
+        store.save()
+        print("Execution step status updated.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "add-control-matrix":
+        store.add_control_matrix(
+            pon=args.pon,
+            tas=args.tas,
+            approval_authority=args.approval_authority,
+            execution_systems=args.execution_systems,
+            custody=args.custody,
+            oversight=args.oversight,
+            notes=args.notes,
+        )
+        store.save()
+        print("Authority/control matrix record saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "link-file":
+        validate_objective_exists(store, args.objective)
+        store.link_file(
+            objective_id=args.objective,
+            file_path=args.file_path,
+            situation=args.situation,
+            target_location=args.target_location,
+            notes=args.notes,
+        )
+        store.save()
+        print("File link saved.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "index-files":
+        count = store.rebuild_file_index(Path(args.root).resolve())
+        store.save()
+        print(f"Indexed {count} files.")
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "get-all-data":
+        if args.objective:
+            print_json(store.objective_snapshot(args.objective))
+            return
+        print_json(store.data)
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "organize-plan":
+        print_organize_plan(store, args.objective)
+        return
+
+    if args.command == "summary":
+        print_summary(store)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()