rcf-cli 1.2.3

A command-line tool for RCF protocol compliance verification.

RCF Protocol — Python CLI & SDK

The official Python Command Line Interface for the RCF (Restricted Correlation Framework) Protocol.

RCF is an author-defined licensing protocol designed to protect intellectual property in the age of automated extraction and AI/ML mass replication. It creates a clear legal and technical boundary between Visibility and Usage Rights.

Installation

Install via PyPI:

pip install rcf-cli

Features

• Project Initialization: Instantly generate NOTICE.md and .rcfignore files to protect your project.
• Automated Scanning: Quickly scan projects for RCF compliance and extract markers.
• Header Validation: Ensure files have the required NOTICE: This file is protected under RCF-PL v1.1 header.
• RCF-Audit (Premium): Generate cryptographically signed compliance reports for enterprise auditing.

CLI Usage

1. Initialize RCF in your project

Run this in your project's root directory to generate the legal notice:

rcf-cli init --project "My awesome app" --author "John Doe"

2. Scan your project

# Scan the current directory
rcf-cli .

# Output scan results as JSON
rcf-cli . --format json

# Print summary only
rcf-cli . --summary

### 3. Generate an RCF-Audit Report (Premium)

```bash
# Provide license key via flag
rcf-cli audit . --license-key RCF-AUDIT-XXXX-XXXX

# Or use environment variable
export RCF_LICENSE_KEY=RCF-AUDIT-XXXX-XXXX
rcf-cli audit .

## Markers Reference

RCF uses semantic markers to define protection levels at the block or file level. Place these inside code comments:
- `[RCF:PUBLIC]` — Architecture and public concepts. Safe to discuss.
- `[RCF:PROTECTED]` — Core methodology. Visible but **not replicable**.
- `[RCF:RESTRICTED]` — Highly sensitive implementation. Minimal rights.
- `[RCF:NOTICE]` — Triggers requirement for adjacent legal notice.

Example header for protected files:
```python
# NOTICE: This file is protected under RCF-PL v1.1
# [RCF:PROTECTED]

Documentation

For full specification and legal framework details, visit the official site: rcf.aliyev.site