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TRF - Traceability Report Framework

Structured format for cross-industry traceability data exchange

1TWPack file
68artifact types
10domains

Core Technology

TWPack Archive Format

Deterministic ZIP archive containing JSONL artifacts, relationships, and binary attachments. Git-compatible for version control integration.

Modular Schema Architecture

Four core artifact types with 64 domain-specific extensions. JSON Schema Draft 2020-12 validation ensures data consistency across toolchains.

Cryptographic Integrity

SHA-256 content verification with RSA-SHA256 digital signatures and X.509 certificate chains. Complete chain-of-custody for regulatory compliance.

Technical Specifications

68
Artifact Types
Cross-domain support
10
Industry Domains
Specialized extensions
100%
Traceability Coverage
Bidirectional linking
v2.0
Specification Version
Stable release

Industry Applications

Automotive

ISO 26262UN-R155/156ASPICE
Application: Adaptive Cruise Control
500+ requirements unified in single package

Aerospace

DO-178CDO-254ARP4754A
Application: Flight Control Systems
Complete certification evidence chain

Medical Devices

IEC 62304ISO 14971FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Application: Insulin Delivery Systems
Full audit trail with cryptographic verification

Machine Learning

NIST AI RMFISO/IEC 23053ISO/IEC 5338
Application: Autonomous Emergency Braking
End-to-end model and dataset lineage

Implementation

TRF integrates with existing development workflows through configuration-driven artifact extraction and standardized packaging.

# Install TRF command-line interface
npm install -g @trf/cli

# Generate TWPack from configuration
tw build out/evidence.twpack --config trf.yaml --profile automotive_safety

# Validate package integrity and compliance
tw validate out/evidence.twpack --check-structure --check-schemas --check-hashes