[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.
docs/test-specs/— Test specifications by module (read existing TCs for expected behavior context when diagnosing failures)
Skill Variant: Variant of /fix — test suite failure diagnosis and resolution.Quick Summary
Goal: Run test suites, analyze failures, and fix the underlying code or test issues.
Workflow:
- Run — Execute test suite and capture results
- Analyze — Identify failing tests, classify as code bug vs test issue
- Fix — Apply targeted fix to code or test
Key Rules:
- Debug Mindset: every claim needs
file:lineevidence - Distinguish between code bugs and flawed test expectations
- Run tests again after fix to confirm all pass
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.Analyze the skills catalog and activate the skills that are needed for the task during the process.
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 + plan creation, MUST ATTENTION present findings + proposed fix to user via AskUserQuestion and get explicit approval BEFORE any code changes. No silent fixes.Reported Issues:
$ARGUMENTS
Workflow:
- Use
testersubagent to compile the code and fix all syntax errors if any. - Use
testersubagent to run the tests and report back to main agent.
- External Memory: Write test failure analysis to .ai/workspace/analysis/{test-issue}.analysis.md. Re-read before fixing.
- If there are issues or failed tests, use
debuggersubagent to find the root cause of the issues, then report back to main agent. - Use
plannersubagent to create an implementation plan based on the reports, then report back to main agent. - 🛑 Present root cause + fix plan →
AskUserQuestion→ wait for user approval. - Use main agent to implement the plan step by step.
- Use
testeragent to test the fix and make sure it works, then report back to main agent. - Use
code-reviewersubagent to quickly review the code changes and make sure it meets requirements, then report back to main agent. - If there are issues or failed tests, repeat from step 2.
- After finishing, respond back to user with a summary of the changes and explain everything briefly, guide user to get started and suggest the next steps.
- After fixing, MUST ATTENTION run
/prove-fix— build code proof traces per change with confidence scores. Never skip.
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 STOP after 3 failed fix attempts — report outcomes, ask user before #4 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.