# MVGAL Documentation Review

**Version:** 0.2.2 | **Date:** May 2026

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## Documentation Inventory

| File | Purpose | Status | Issues |
|------|---------|--------|--------|
| `README.md` | Project overview, quick start, architecture summary | Current | References 95% complete in one place, 98% in another; inconsistent |
| `DESIGN.md` | Implementation plans and gap analysis | Current | Well-structured; gap analysis accurate |
| `CHANGELOG.md` | Version history | Current | Good detail through v0.2.2 |
| `CONTRIBUTING.md` | Contribution guidelines | Current | References `.clang-format` which does not exist |
| `LICENSE` | License text | **Outdated** | Contains GPL-3.0 text; README says kernel is GPL-2.0-only, userspace is MIT |
| `SECURITY.md` | Vulnerability disclosure policy | Current | N/A |
| `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md` | Community guidelines | Current | N/A |
| `docs/ARCHITECTURE.md` | Full system architecture | Current | Comprehensive; accurate |
| `docs/ARCHITECTURE_RESEARCH.md` | Architecture research notes | Current | N/A |
| `docs/API.md` | API reference | Current | N/A |
| `docs/BUILD.md` | Build instructions | Current | N/A |
| `docs/BUILD_ARTIFACTS.md` | Build artifact documentation | Current | N/A |
| `docs/BUILDworkspace.md` | Workspace build notes | Current | N/A |
| `docs/CHANGES_2025.md` | 2025 implementation log | Historical | N/A |
| `docs/CONTRIBUTING.md` | Duplicate of root CONTRIBUTING.md | Redundant | Should be removed or symlinked |
| `docs/DRIVER_INTEGRATION.md` | Per-vendor driver integration | Current | N/A |
| `docs/FINAL_COMPLETION.md` | Completion report | Current | N/A |
| `docs/GAMING.md` | Gaming/Steam guide | Current | N/A |
| `docs/IMPLEMENTATION_REPORT.md` | Implementation report | Current | N/A |
| `docs/MEMORY.md` | Memory management deep-dive | Current | N/A |
| `docs/MISSING.md` | Remaining work tracker | Current | Accurate |
| `docs/PACKAGING_SUMMARY.md` | Packaging details | Current | N/A |
| `docs/PROGRESS.md` | Development timeline | Current | N/A |
| `docs/QUICKSTART.md` | 5-minute getting started | Current | N/A |
| `docs/README_CUDA_WRAPPER.md` | CUDA wrapper docs | Current | N/A |
| `docs/RESEARCH.md` | Phase 1 research pass | Current | Excellent; accurate assessment of upstream repos |
| `docs/RUST_DEVELOPMENT.md` | Rust crate guide | Current | N/A |
| `docs/SPEC_TASK_REPORT.md` | Spec task report | Current | N/A |
| `docs/STATUS.md` | Implementation status | Current | Says 98% in header, 99% in body; inconsistent |
| `docs/STEAM.md` | Steam compatibility setup | Current | N/A |
| `docs/research/01-multi-gpu-framework-survey.md` | Multi-GPU framework survey | Current | N/A |
| `docs/research/03-vulkan-multi-gpu-explicit-api.md` | Vulkan multi-GPU API | Current | N/A |
| `docs/research/10-vulkan-layer-development.md` | Vulkan layer dev guide | Current | N/A |
| `steam/README.md` | Steam layer docs | Current | N/A |
| `opengl/README.md` | OpenGL layer docs | Current | N/A |
| `ui/README.md` | UI dashboard docs | Current | N/A |
| `professional/README.md` | Professional integration docs | Current | N/A |
| `wiki/*.md` | GitHub wiki pages | Current | 7 pages covering architecture, CLI, config, FAQ, scheduling |

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## Contradictions and Inconsistencies

| Issue | Location A | Location B | Resolution |
|-------|-----------|-----------|------------|
| License mismatch | `LICENSE` (GPL-3.0) | `README.md` (kernel GPL-2.0, userspace MIT) | LICENSE should be dual: GPL-2.0 for kernel/, MIT for rest |
| Completion percentage | `README.md` (95%) | `docs/STATUS.md` (98%/99%) | Standardize to 99% |
| `.clang-format` reference | `CONTRIBUTING.md` | File does not exist | Either create `.clang-format` or remove reference |
| Duplicate CONTRIBUTING | `CONTRIBUTING.md` | `docs/CONTRIBUTING.md` | Remove duplicate or symlink |
| DRM registration | `mvgal_core.c` (#if 0 disabled) | `docs/ARCHITECTURE.md` (says DRM registered) | Update docs to reflect character-device-only approach |

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## Missing Documentation

| Document | Required By | Priority |
|----------|------------|----------|
| `INSTALL.md` | Task Section 11.1 | High |
| `USER_GUIDE.md` | Task Section 11.1 | High |
| `DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md` | Task Section 11.1 | High |
| `API_REFERENCE.md` | Task Section 11.1 | High |
| `task.md` | Task Section 10.8 | High |
| Power management deep-dive | Task Section 6.5 | Medium |
| D-Bus API specification | Task Section 6.7.2 | Medium |
| Prometheus exporter docs | Task Section 6.7.3 | Medium |
| Testing guide | Task Section 9 | Medium |
| Troubleshooting guide | User-facing | Low |

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## Outdated Information

| Document | Outdated Content | Current Reality |
|----------|-----------------|-----------------|
| `docs/STATUS.md` | Says "98% Complete" in header, "99%" in body | Should be consistent |
| `docs/MISSING.md` | Lists "Full ICD" as remaining | Vulkan ICD is complete per STATUS.md |
| `README.md` | Says "95% complete" badge | Should be 99% |
| `DESIGN.md` | Gap analysis shows Memory Manager at 60% | STATUS.md shows it as complete |

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## Recommendations

1. **Fix LICENSE**: Replace with dual-license header (GPL-2.0 for kernel/, MIT for userspace/)
2. **Standardize completion metrics**: Update all references to 99%
3. **Create missing docs**: INSTALL.md, USER_GUIDE.md, DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md, API_REFERENCE.md
4. **Remove duplicate**: Delete `docs/CONTRIBUTING.md` or symlink to root
5. **Create `.clang-format`**: Add clang-format config or remove reference from CONTRIBUTING.md
6. **Update DESIGN.md**: Align gap analysis with current STATUS.md
7. **Add task.md**: Copy this task specification into the repository
