Govern patch apply
specfact govern patch apply previews or applies a patch file through the Govern bundle’s explicit write controls.
Command
specfact govern patch apply PATCH_FILE
Key options
| Option | Purpose |
|---|---|
--write |
Apply the patch to the upstream target instead of previewing only |
--yes, -y |
Confirm an upstream write |
--dry-run |
Validate the patch without applying it |
Examples
specfact govern patch apply changes.patch --dry-run
specfact govern patch apply changes.patch --write --yes
When to use it
- Review a patch before applying it to a working tree
- Gate an upstream write behind an explicit confirmation step
- Pair patch application with an SDD or review workflow