Baton File Schema

The baton file (next-prompt.md) is the communication mechanism between loop iterations. It tells the next agent what to build.

Format

---
page: <filename-without-extension>
---
<prompt-content>

Fields

Frontmatter (YAML)

Body (Markdown)

The body contains the full Stitch prompt, which must include:

1. One-line description with vibe/atmosphere keywords
2. Design System block (required) — copied from DESIGN.md Section 6
3. Page Structure — numbered list of sections/components

Example

---
page: achievements
---
A competitive, gamified achievements page with terminal aesthetics.

**DESIGN SYSTEM (REQUIRED):**
- Platform: Web, Desktop-first
- Theme: Dark, minimal, data-focused
- Background: Deep charcoal/near-black (#0f1419)
- Primary Accent: Teal/Cyan (#2dd4bf)
- Text Primary: White (#ffffff)
- Font: Clean sans-serif (Inter, SF Pro, or system default)
- Layout: Centered content, max-width container

**Page Structure:**
1. Header with title "Achievements" and navigation
2. Badge grid showing locked/unlocked states with icons
3. Progress section with milestone bars
4. Footer with links to other pages

Validation Rules

Before completing an iteration, validate your baton:

• [ ] page frontmatter field exists and is a valid filename
• [ ] Prompt includes the design system block
• [ ] Prompt describes a page NOT already in SITE.md sitemap
• [ ] Prompt includes specific page structure details