[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.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
Evidence-Based Reasoning — Speculation is FORBIDDEN. Every claim needs proof. 1. Citefile:line, grep results, or framework docs for EVERY claim 2. Declare confidence: >80% act freely, 60-80% verify first, <60% DO NOT recommend 3. Cross-service validation required for architectural changes 4. "I don't have enough evidence" is valid and expected output BLOCKED until:- []Evidence file path (file:line)- []Grep search performed- []3+ similar patterns found- []Confidence level stated Forbidden without proof: "obviously", "I think", "should be", "probably", "this is because" If incomplete → output:"Insufficient evidence. Verified: [...]. Not verified: [...]."
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)
Estimation — Modified Fibonacci: 1(trivial) → 2(small) → 3(medium) → 5(large) → 8(very large) → 13(epic, SHOULD split) → 21(MUST ATTENTION split). Outputstory_pointsandcomplexityin plan frontmatter. Complexity auto-derived: 1-2=Low, 3-5=Medium, 8=High, 13+=Critical.
Skill Variant: Variant of /fix — debug and fix GitHub issues with systematic investigation.Quick Summary
Goal: Investigate and fix bugs reported as GitHub issues with full traceability.
Workflow:
- Fetch — Read GitHub issue details (title, description, reproduction steps)
- Reproduce — Trace the reported behavior in code
- Fix — Apply fix with root cause evidence
Key Rules:
- Debug Mindset: every claim needs
file:lineevidence - Link fix back to the GitHub issue for traceability
- Verify fix addresses the specific reproduction steps from the issue
Root Cause Debugging — Systematic approach, never guess-and-check. 1. Reproduce — Confirm the issue exists with evidence (error message, stack trace, screenshot) 2. Isolate — Narrow to specific file/function/line using binary search + graph trace 3. Trace — Follow data flow from input to failure point. Read actual code, don't infer. 4. Hypothesize — Form theory with confidence %. State what evidence supports/contradicts it 5. Verify — Test hypothesis with targeted grep/read. One variable at a time. 6. Fix — Address root cause, not symptoms. Verify fix doesn't break callers via graph connections NEVER: Guess without evidence. Fix symptoms instead of cause. Skip reproduction step.$ARGUMENTS
Debug Mindset (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Be skeptical. Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence percentages (Idea should be more than 80%).
- Do NOT assume the first hypothesis is correct — verify with actual code traces
- Every root cause claim must include
file:lineevidence - If you cannot prove a root cause with a code trace, state "hypothesis, not confirmed"
- Question assumptions: "Is this really the cause?" → trace the actual execution path
- Challenge completeness: "Are there other contributing factors?" → check related code paths
- No "should fix it" without proof — verify the fix addresses the traced root cause
⚠️ MANDATORY: Confidence & Evidence Gate
MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION declare Confidence: X% with evidence list + file:line proof for EVERY claim. 95%+ recommend freely | 80-94% with caveats | 60-79% list unknowns | <60% STOP — gather more evidence.
⚠️ Validate Before Fix (NON-NEGOTIABLE): After root cause analysis, MUST ATTENTION present findings + proposed fix to user via AskUserQuestion and get explicit approval BEFORE any code changes. No silent fixes.Activate debug-investigate skill and follow its workflow.
IMPORTANT: Always use external memory at .ai/workspace/analysis/issue-[number].analysis.md for structured analysis. Re-read ENTIRE analysis file before proposing any fix — this prevents knowledge loss.
🛑 Present root cause + proposed fix → AskUserQuestion → wait for user approval before implementing.
See .claude/docs/AI-DEBUGGING-PROTOCOL.md for comprehensive guidelines.
⚠️ MANDATORY: Post-Fix Verification
After applying the fix, MUST ATTENTION run /prove-fix — build code proof traces per change with confidence scores. Never skip.
Standalone Review Gate (Non-Workflow Only)
MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION: If this skill is called outside a workflow (standalone/fix-issue), you MUST ATTENTION create aTaskCreatetodo task for/review-changesas the last task in your task list. This ensures all changes are reviewed before commit even without a workflow enforcing it. If already running inside a workflow (e.g.,bugfix), skip this — the workflow sequence handles/review-changesat the appropriate step.
Closing Reminders
MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION break work into small todo tasks using TaskCreate BEFORE starting. MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION validate decisions with user via AskUserQuestion — never auto-decide. MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION add a final review todo task to verify work quality. 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 cite
file:lineevidence for every claim. Confidence >80% to act, <60% = do NOT recommend. - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION include
story_pointsandcomplexityin plan frontmatter. SP > 8 = split.