[IMPORTANT] Use TaskCreate to break ALL work into small tasks BEFORE starting — including tasks for each file read. This prevents context loss from long files. For simple tasks, AI MUST ATTENTION ask user whether to skip.Critical Thinking Mindset — Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence >80% to act. Anti-hallucination: Never present guess as fact — cite sources for every claim, admit uncertainty freely, self-check output for errors, cross-reference independently, stay skeptical of own confidence — certainty without evidence root of all hallucination.
AI Mistake Prevention — Failure modes to avoid on every task: - Check downstream references before deleting. Deleting components causes documentation and code staleness cascades. Map all referencing files before removal. - Verify AI-generated content against actual code. AI hallucinates APIs, class names, and method signatures. Always grep to confirm existence before documenting or referencing. - Trace full dependency chain after edits. Changing a definition misses downstream variables and consumers derived from it. Always trace the full chain. - Trace ALL code paths when verifying correctness. Confirming code exists is not confirming it executes. Always trace early exits, error branches, and conditional skips — not just happy path. - When debugging, ask "whose responsibility?" before fixing. Trace whether bug is in caller (wrong data) or callee (wrong handling). Fix at responsible layer — never patch symptom site. - Assume existing values are intentional — ask WHY before changing. Before changing any constant, limit, flag, or pattern: read comments, check git blame, examine surrounding code. - Verify ALL affected outputs, not just the first. Changes touching multiple stacks require verifying EVERY output. One green check is not all green checks. - Holistic-first debugging — resist nearest-attention trap. When investigating any failure, list EVERY precondition first (config, env vars, DB names, endpoints, DI registrations, data preconditions), then verify each against evidence before forming any code-layer hypothesis. - Surgical changes — apply the diff test. Bug fix: every changed line must trace directly to the bug. Don't restyle or improve adjacent code. Enhancement task: implement improvements AND announce them explicitly. - Surface ambiguity before coding — don't pick silently. If request has multiple interpretations, present each with effort estimate and ask. Never assume all-records, file-based, or more complex path.
Understand Code First — HARD-GATE: Do NOT write, plan, or fix until you READ existing code. 1. Search 3+ similar patterns (grep/glob) — citefile:lineevidence 2. Read existing files in target area — understand structure, base classes, conventions 3. Runpython.claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file> --direction both --jsonwhen.code-graph/graph.dbexists 4. Map dependencies viaconnectionsorcallers_of— know what depends on your target 5. Write investigation to.ai/workspace/analysis/for non-trivial tasks (3+ files) 6. Re-read analysis file before implementing — never work from memory alone 7. NEVER invent new patterns when existing ones work — match exactly or document deviation BLOCKED until:- []Read target files- []Grep 3+ patterns- []Graph trace (if graph.db exists)- []Assumptions verified with evidence
docs/project-reference/domain-entities-reference.md— Domain entity catalog, relationships, cross-service sync (read when task involves business entities/models) (content auto-injected by hook — check for [Injected:...] header before reading)docs/specs/— Test specifications by module (read existing TCs; generate/update test specs via/tdd-specafter implementation)
Plan Quality — Every plan phase MUST ATTENTION include test specifications. 1. Add## Test Specificationssection with TC-{FEAT}-{NNN} IDs to every phase file 2. Map every functional requirement to ≥1 TC (or explicitTBDwith rationale) 3. TC IDs followTC-{FEATURE}-{NNN}format — reference by ID, never embed full content 4. Before any new workflow step: callTaskListand re-read the phase file 5. On context compaction: callTaskListFIRST — never create duplicate tasks 6. Verify TC satisfaction per phase before marking complete (evidence must befile:line, not TBD) Mode: TDD-first → reference existing TCs withEvidence: TBD. Implement-first → use TBD →/tdd-specfills after.
Skill Variant: Variant of /cook — thorough implementation with maximum verification.Quick Summary
Goal: Implement features with deep research, comprehensive planning, and maximum quality verification.
Workflow:
- Research — Deep investigation with multiple researcher subagents
- Plan — Detailed plan with
/plan-hard, user approval required - Implement — Execute with full code review and SRE review
- Verify — Run all tests, review changes, update docs
Key Rules:
- Maximum thoroughness: research → plan → implement → review → test → docs
- User approval required at plan stage
- Break work into todo tasks; add final self-review task
Frontend/UI Context (if applicable)
When this task involves frontend or UI changes,
UI System Context — For ANY task touching.ts,.html,.scss, or.cssfiles: MUST ATTENTION READ before implementing: 1.docs/project-reference/frontend-patterns-reference.md— component base classes, stores, forms 2.docs/project-reference/scss-styling-guide.md— BEM methodology, SCSS variables, mixins, responsive 3.docs/project-reference/design-system/README.md— design tokens, component inventory, icons Referencedocs/project-config.jsonfor project-specific paths.
- Component patterns:
docs/project-reference/frontend-patterns-reference.md - Styling/BEM guide:
docs/project-reference/scss-styling-guide.md - Design system tokens:
docs/project-reference/design-system/README.md
Ultrathink to plan and implement these tasks with maximum verification:
Be skeptical. Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence percentages (Idea should be more than 80%).
$ARGUMENTS
Mode: HARD - Extra research, detailed planning, mandatory reviews.
Workflow
1. Deep Research Phase
- Launch 2-3
researchersubagents in parallel covering:
- Technical approach validation - Edge cases and failure modes - Security implications - Performance considerations
- Use
/scout-extfor comprehensive codebase analysis - Generate research reports (max 150 lines each)
- External Memory: Write all research to
.ai/workspace/analysis/{task-name}.analysis.md. Re-read ENTIRE file before planning.
Graph-Assisted Investigation — MANDATORY when.code-graph/graph.dbexists. HARD-GATE: MUST ATTENTION run at least ONE graph command on key files before concluding any investigation. Pattern: Grep finds files →trace --direction bothreveals full system flow → Grep verifies details | Task | Minimum Graph Action | | --- | --- | | Investigation/Scout |trace --direction bothon 2-3 entry files | | Fix/Debug |callers_ofon buggy function +tests_for| | Feature/Enhancement |connectionson files to be modified | | Code Review |tests_foron changed functions | | Blast Radius |trace --direction downstream| CLI:python.claude/scripts/code_graph {command} --json. Use--node-mode filefirst (10-30x less noise), then--node-mode functionfor detail.
After implementing, run python.claude/scripts/code_graph connections <file> --json on modified files to verify no related files need updates.Graph-Trace Before Implementation
When graph DB is available, BEFORE writing code, trace to understand the blast radius:
python.claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file-to-modify> --direction both --json— see what calls this code AND what it triggerspython.claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file-to-modify> --direction downstream --json— see all downstream consumers- This prevents breaking implicit dependencies (bus message consumers, event handlers)
2. Comprehensive Planning
- Use
plannersubagent with all research reports - Create full plan directory with:
- plan.md - Overview with risk assessment - phase-XX-*.md - Detailed phase files - Success criteria for each phase - Rollback strategy
3. Verified Implementation
- Implement one phase at a time
- After each phase:
- Run type-check and compile - Run relevant tests - Self-review before proceeding
Batch Checkpoint (Large Plans)
For plans with 10+ tasks, execute in batches with human review:
- Execute batch — Complete next 3 tasks (or user-specified batch size)
- Report — Show what was implemented, verification output, any concerns
- Wait — Say "Ready for feedback" and STOP. Do NOT continue automatically.
- Apply feedback — Incorporate changes, then execute next batch
- Repeat until all tasks complete
4. Mandatory Testing
- Use
testersubagent for full test coverage - Write tests for:
- Happy path scenarios - Edge cases from research - Error handling paths
- NO mocks or fake data allowed
- Repeat until all tests pass
5. Mandatory Code Review
- Use
code-reviewersubagent - Address all critical and major findings
- Re-run tests after fixes
- Repeat until approved
6. Documentation Update
- Use
docs-managerto update relevant docs - Use
project-managerto update project status - Record any architectural decisions
7. Final Report
- Summary of all changes
- Test coverage metrics
- Security considerations addressed
- Unresolved questions (if any)
- Ask user to review and approve
When to Use
- Critical production features
- Security-sensitive changes
- Public API modifications
- Database schema changes
- Cross-service integrations
Quality Gates
| Gate | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Research | 2+ researcher reports |
| Planning | Full plan directory |
| Tests | All pass, no mocks |
| Review | 0 critical/major findings |
| Docs | Updated if needed |
Next Steps (Standalone: MUST ATTENTION ask user via AskUserQuestion. Skip if inside workflow.)
MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION — NO EXCEPTIONS: If this skill was called outside a workflow, you MUST ATTENTION use AskUserQuestion to present these options. Do NOT skip because the task seems "simple" or "obvious" — the user decides:- "Proceed with full workflow (Recommended)" — I'll detect the best workflow to continue from here (feature implemented). This ensures review, testing, and docs steps aren't skipped.
- "/code-simplifier" — Simplify and clean up implementation
- "/workflow-review-changes" — Review changes before commit
- "Skip, continue manually" — user decides
If already inside a workflow, skip — the workflow handles sequencing.
Closing Reminders
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION break work into small todo tasks using
TaskCreateBEFORE starting - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search codebase for 3+ similar patterns before creating new code
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION cite
file:lineevidence for every claim (confidence >80% to act) - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION add a final review todo task to verify work quality
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION validate decisions with user via
AskUserQuestion— never auto-decide MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION READ the following files before starting: - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search 3+ existing patterns and read code BEFORE any modification. Run graph trace when graph.db exists.
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION include
## Test Specificationswith TC IDs per phase. CallTaskListbefore creating new tasks. - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION read frontend-patterns-reference, scss-styling-guide, design-system/README before any UI change.
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION run at least ONE graph command on key files when graph.db exists. Pattern: grep → graph trace → grep verify.
- MUST ATTENTION apply critical thinking — every claim needs traced proof, confidence >80% to act. Anti-hallucination: never present guess as fact.
- MUST ATTENTION apply AI mistake prevention — holistic-first debugging, fix at responsible layer, surface ambiguity before coding, re-read files after compaction.
[TASK-PLANNING] Before acting, analyze task scope and systematically break it into small todo tasks and sub-tasks using TaskCreate.