```json
{
  "task_type": "project_index",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "brief": "Compile the comprehensive project index for the Summer Carnivore Recipes collection. This document serves as the final deliverable manifest and record for the client.",
  "parameters": {
    "project_name": "Summer Carnivore Recipes",
    "delivery_file": "MANUSCRIPT-README.md",
    "content_structure": {
      "header": "Summer Carnivore Recipes — Volume 1",
      "company": "Crimson Leaf Publishing",
      "lead_author": "The Butcher",
      "creative_director": "Nova",
      "pitch": "A definitive 20-recipe collection for the absolute carnivore. Focused on high-heat summer techniques for premium cuts, wild game, and slow-smoked staples, stripping away the filler to focus on pure protein mastery.",
      "sections": [
        "Publication Status",
        "Recipe Index",
        "Thematic Progression",
        "Development Documents",
        "Production Team"
      ]
    }
  },
  "outputs": {
    "manifest": "Full inventory of all 20 developed recipes, including preparation methods and meat profiles.",
    "continuity": "Verification of flavor profile variety and progression through the collection.",
    "team_audit": "Record of all specialized agents involved in research, development, and editorial review."
  }
}
```