Source of truth:
taxonomy-data.js
— loaded live via <script src> (no CORS). The wizard has no
backend: it produces a script you download and run to open the PR.
Start typing. If it already exists, the form fills in with the current entry (editable).
Drafts the definition, scope note, aliases, and suggests related terms, contrasts and working groups (only existing terms/groups are used). Always review — you own every word.Checking…
One sentence. Leave blank to keep the "pending" placeholder.
⚠ This looks like more than one sentence.
Examples, boundaries, and historical context — not in the definition.
Synonyms / alternate spellings. Type and press Enter.
Must already exist in the taxonomy. Autocompletes from existing terms.
Paired contrasting terms — must already exist. Autocompletes.
Select all that share interest. "Universal" is intentionally not a choice.
✓ Ready to submit
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Fully automated: branches, applies a comment-preserving surgical edit, signed-off commit, push, and PR via gh.