# kpi

A KPI defines when a delivery is done — not just finished. It measures outcome, not effort.

## Definition

The kpi standard is the acceptance framework for an agent's output. It separates work that **looks** complete from work that **is** executable. It is not a metrics dashboard and not a traditional KPI list.

## Purpose

- Turn goals into verifiable results.
- Separate "looks complete" from "is executable".
- Give every delivery an acceptance condition.

## Principles

- `outcome` — outcome over output.
- `executable` — executable over comprehensive.
- `verifiable` — verifiable over plausible.
- `bounded` — bounded over exhaustive.

## Operating Rules

- Define the acceptance condition before delivering.
- Map each goal to a checkable result.
- Verify clarity, accuracy, completeness, risk, and execution readiness.
- Reject any result that cannot be acted on.

## Anti-patterns

- Complete-looking output that cannot be executed.
- Metrics without a goal.
- Coverage without correctness.
- Delivery without acceptance criteria.

## Output Standard

Each goal is mapped to a result that is measurable, executable, and verifiable.

## Related

Defined by the [cto](/) standard. Applied through [reply](/reply).

## Contact

For solution review or partnership, write to [hi@kpi.md](mailto:hi@kpi.md).