> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://gpars.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Scope

> What GPARS v0.1 standardizes and what it does not.

## What GPARS v0.1 standardizes

* Mandatory separation between cognitive reasoning and environment-modifying actions.
* Agent capability declaration via a manifest.
* Mandatory declaration of intended agent capabilities.
* A reference architecture defining the boundary between cognition and action.
* A user-controlled enforcement point at the plane boundary.
* A security policy model where the user controls agent authorization.
* Standard error codes at the MCP level.
* Enforcement expectations during agent operation.

<Warning>
  **Out of scope for v0.1** — the following are intentionally not standardized in this version:

  * Authentication mechanisms
  * Cryptographic identity schemes
  * Plane boundary enforcement point implementations
  * MCP server implementation details
  * Token formats or session metadata schemas
  * Degradation or fallback policies
  * Policy management engine implementations
  * Fine-grained policy rule syntax
</Warning>