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# USR-001 Plain Text Storage
## Statement
The tool shall store requirements as plain-text files that can be read and edited with any text editor.
## Rationale
Plain text storage enables:
- Version control integration with Git and other VCS tools
- Human review without specialized software
- Long-term archival and accessibility
- Integration with existing text-based workflows
## Acceptance Criteria
- Requirements are stored as `.md` (Markdown) files
- Files can be opened and edited in any text editor
- No proprietary or binary formats are required
- Files are compatible with standard version control systems