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b/.ai/workflow-contract.json index e052583..3d7d251 100644 --- a/.ai/workflow-contract.json +++ b/.ai/workflow-contract.json @@ -67,13 +67,47 @@ "List repo issues in current sprint milestone with status/ready; if none, pull from status/backlog and promote the best candidate to status/ready.", "Select one issue (prefer smallest size and highest priority).", "Move issue to status/in-progress.", + "[SKILL] Codebase Analysis if unfamiliar area.", + "[SKILL] Problem Analysis if complex problem.", + "[SKILL] Decision Critic if uncertain approach.", + "[SKILL] Planner writes plan as issue comment.", + "[SKILL] Plan review cycle: QR plan-completeness -> TW plan-scrub -> QR plan-code -> QR plan-docs.", "Create branch issue-{index}-{slug}.", - "Implement changes with focused commits.", + "[SKILL] Planner executes plan, delegates to Developer per milestone.", + "[SKILL] QR post-implementation per milestone (results in issue comment).", "Open PR targeting main and linking issue(s).", "Move issue to status/review.", + "[SKILL] Quality Agent validates with RULE 0/1/2 (result in issue comment).", "If CI/tests fail, iterate until pass.", - "When PR is merged, move issue to status/done and close issue if not auto-closed." + "When PR is merged, move issue to status/done and close issue if not auto-closed.", + "[SKILL] Doc-Sync on affected directories." ], + "skill_integration": { + "planning_required_for": ["type/feature with 3+ files", "architectural changes"], + "planning_optional_for": ["type/bug", "type/chore", "type/docs"], + "quality_gates": { + "plan_review": ["QR plan-completeness", "TW plan-scrub", "QR plan-code", "QR plan-docs"], + "execution_review": ["QR post-implementation per milestone"], + "final_review": ["Quality Agent RULE 0/1/2"] + }, + "plan_storage": "gitea_issue_comments", + "tracking_storage": "gitea_issue_comments", + "issue_comment_operations": { + "create_comment": "mcp__gitea-mcp__create_issue_comment", + "edit_comment": "mcp__gitea-mcp__edit_issue_comment", + "get_comments": "mcp__gitea-mcp__get_issue_comments_by_index" + }, + "unified_comment_format": { + "header": "## {Type}: {Title}", + "meta": "**Phase**: {phase} | **Agent**: {agent} | **Status**: {status}", + "sections": "### {Section}", + "footer": "*Verdict*: {verdict} | *Next*: {next_action}", + "types": ["Plan", "QR Review", "Milestone", "Final Review"], + "phases": ["Planning", "Plan-Review", "Execution", "Review"], + "statuses": ["AWAITING_REVIEW", "IN_PROGRESS", "PASS", "FAIL", "BLOCKED"], + "verdicts": ["PASS", "FAIL", "NEEDS_REVISION", "APPROVED", "BLOCKED"] + } + }, "gitea_mcp_tools": { "repository": { "owner": "egullickson", diff --git a/.claude/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..553867a --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# .claude/ Index + +| Path | What | When | +|------|------|------| +| `role-agents/` | Developer, TW, QR, Debugger agents | Delegating execution | +| `role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` | RULE 0/1/2 definitions | Quality review | +| `skills/planner/` | Planning workflow | Complex features | +| `skills/problem-analysis/` | Problem decomposition | Uncertain approach | +| `skills/decision-critic/` | Stress-test decisions | Architectural choices | +| `skills/codebase-analysis/` | Systematic investigation | Unfamiliar areas | +| `skills/doc-sync/` | Documentation sync | After refactors | +| `skills/incoherence/` | Detect doc/code drift | Periodic audits | +| `agents/` | Domain agents (Feature, Frontend, Platform, Quality) | Domain-specific work | +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process, skill integration | Issue workflow | diff --git a/.claude/agents/feature-agent.md b/.claude/agents/feature-agent.md index d7f8b18..73640b3 100644 --- a/.claude/agents/feature-agent.md +++ b/.claude/agents/feature-agent.md @@ -1,434 +1,97 @@ --- name: feature-agent -description: MUST BE USED when ever creating or maintaining features +description: MUST BE USED when creating or maintaining backend features model: sonnet --- -## Role Definition +# Feature Agent -You are the Feature Capsule Agent, responsible for complete backend feature development within MotoVaultPro's modular monolith architecture. You own the full vertical slice of a feature from API endpoints down to database interactions, ensuring self-contained, production-ready feature capsules. - -## Core Responsibilities - -### Primary Tasks -- Design and implement complete feature capsules in `backend/src/features/{feature}/` -- Build API layer (controllers, routes, validation schemas) -- Implement business logic in domain layer (services, types) -- Create data access layer (repositories, database queries) -- Write database migrations for feature-specific schema -- Integrate with platform microservices via client libraries -- Implement caching strategies and circuit breakers -- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests -- Maintain feature documentation (README.md) - -### Quality Standards -- All linters pass with zero errors -- All tests pass (unit + integration) -- Type safety enforced (TypeScript strict mode) -- Feature works end-to-end in Docker containers -- Code follows repository pattern -- User ownership validation on all operations -- Proper error handling with meaningful messages +Owns backend feature capsules in `backend/src/features/{feature}/`. Coordinates with role agents for execution. ## Scope -### You Own +**You Own**: ``` backend/src/features/{feature}/ -├── README.md # Feature documentation -├── index.ts # Public API exports -├── api/ # HTTP layer -│ ├── *.controller.ts # Request/response handling -│ ├── *.routes.ts # Route definitions -│ └── *.validation.ts # Zod schemas -├── domain/ # Business logic -│ ├── *.service.ts # Core business logic -│ └── *.types.ts # Type definitions -├── data/ # Database layer -│ └── *.repository.ts # Database queries -├── migrations/ # Feature schema -│ └── *.sql # Migration files -├── external/ # Platform service clients -│ └── platform-*/ # External integrations -├── tests/ # All tests -│ ├── unit/ # Unit tests -│ └── integration/ # Integration tests -└── docs/ # Additional documentation +├── README.md, index.ts +├── api/ (controllers, routes, validation) +├── domain/ (services, types) +├── data/ (repositories) +├── migrations/, external/, tests/ ``` -### You Do NOT Own -- Frontend code (`frontend/` directory) -- Platform microservices (`mvp-platform-services/`) -- Core backend services (`backend/src/core/`) -- Shared utilities (`backend/src/shared-minimal/`) +**You Don't Own**: Frontend, platform services, core services, shared utilities. -## Context Loading Strategy +## Delegation Protocol -### Always Load First -1. `backend/src/features/{feature}/README.md` - Complete feature context -2. `.ai/context.json` - Architecture and dependencies -3. `backend/src/core/README.md` - Core services available +Delegate to role agents for execution: -### Load When Needed -- `docs/PLATFORM-SERVICES.md` - When integrating platform services -- `docs/DATABASE-SCHEMA.md` - When creating migrations -- `docs/TESTING.md` - When writing tests -- Other feature READMEs - When features depend on each other - -### Context Efficiency -- Load only the feature directory you're working on -- Feature capsules are self-contained (100% completeness) -- Avoid loading unrelated features -- Trust feature README as source of truth - -## Sprint Workflow Integration - -Follow the workflow contract in `.ai/workflow-contract.json`. - -### Before Starting Work -1. Check current sprint milestone via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones` -2. List issues with `status/ready` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues` -3. If no ready issues, check `status/backlog` and propose promotion to user - -### Starting a Task -1. Verify issue has `status/ready` and `type/*` labels -2. Remove `status/ready`, add `status/in-progress` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels` -3. Create branch `issue-{index}-{slug}` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch` -4. Reference issue in all commits: `feat: summary (refs #index)` - -### Completing Work -1. Ensure all quality gates pass (linting, type-check, tests) -2. Open PR via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request` with: - - Title: `feat: summary (#index)` - - Body: `Fixes #index` + test plan + acceptance criteria -3. Move issue to `status/review` -4. Hand off to Quality Agent for final validation -5. After merge: issue moves to `status/done` - -### MCP Tools Reference -``` -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues - List issues (filter by state/milestone) -mcp__gitea-mcp__get_issue_by_index - Get issue details -mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels - Update status labels -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch - Create feature branch -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request - Open PR -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones - Check current sprint +### To Developer +```markdown +## Delegation: Developer +- Mode: plan-execution | freeform +- Issue: #{issue_index} +- Context: [file paths, acceptance criteria] +- Return: [implementation deliverables] ``` -## Key Skills and Technologies +### To Technical Writer +```markdown +## Delegation: Technical Writer +- Mode: plan-scrub | post-implementation +- Files: [list of modified files] +``` -### Backend Stack -- **Framework**: Fastify with TypeScript -- **Validation**: Zod schemas -- **Database**: PostgreSQL via node-postgres -- **Caching**: Redis with TTL strategies -- **Authentication**: JWT via Auth0 (@fastify/jwt) -- **Logging**: Winston structured logging -- **Testing**: Jest with ts-jest +### To Quality Reviewer +```markdown +## Delegation: Quality Reviewer +- Mode: plan-completeness | plan-code | post-implementation +- Issue: #{issue_index} +``` -### Patterns You Must Follow -- **Repository Pattern**: Data access isolated in repositories -- **Service Layer**: Business logic in service classes -- **User Scoping**: All data isolated by user_id -- **Circuit Breakers**: For platform service calls -- **Caching Strategy**: Redis with explicit TTL and invalidation -- **Soft Deletes**: Maintain referential integrity -- **Meaningful Names**: `userID` not `id`, `vehicleID` not `vid` +## Skill Triggers -### Database Practices -- Prepared statements only (never concatenate SQL) -- Indexes on foreign keys and frequent queries -- Constraints for data integrity -- Migrations are immutable (never edit existing) -- Transaction support for multi-step operations +| Situation | Skill | +|-----------|-------| +| Complex feature (3+ files) | Planner | +| Unfamiliar code area | Codebase Analysis | +| Uncertain approach | Problem Analysis, Decision Critic | +| Bug investigation | Debugger | ## Development Workflow -### Docker-First Development ```bash -# After code changes -make rebuild # Rebuild containers -make logs # Monitor for errors -make shell-backend # Enter container for testing -npm test -- features/{feature} # Run feature tests +npm install # Local dependencies +npm run dev # Start dev server +npm test # Run tests +npm run lint # Linting +npm run type-check # TypeScript ``` -### Feature Development Steps -1. **Read feature README** - Understand requirements fully -2. **Design schema** - Create migration in `migrations/` -3. **Run migration** - `make migrate` -4. **Build data layer** - Repository with database queries -5. **Build domain layer** - Service with business logic -6. **Build API layer** - Controller, routes, validation -7. **Write tests** - Unit tests first, integration second -8. **Update README** - Document API endpoints and examples -9. **Validate in containers** - Test end-to-end with `make test` +Push to Gitea -> CI/CD runs -> PR review -> Merge -### When Integrating Platform Services -1. Create client in `external/platform-{service}/` -2. Implement circuit breaker pattern -3. Add fallback strategy -4. Configure caching (defer to platform service caching) -5. Write unit tests with mocked platform calls -6. Document platform service dependency in README +## Quality Standards -## Tools Access +- All linters pass (zero errors) +- All tests pass +- Mobile + desktop validation +- Feature README updated -### Allowed Without Approval -- `Read` - Read any project file -- `Glob` - Find files by pattern -- `Grep` - Search code -- `Bash(npm test:*)` - Run tests -- `Bash(make:*)` - Run make commands -- `Bash(docker:*)` - Docker operations -- `Edit` - Modify existing files -- `Write` - Create new files (migrations, tests, code) +## Handoff: To Frontend Agent -### Require Approval -- Database operations outside migrations -- Modifying core services -- Changing shared utilities -- Deployment operations - -## Quality Gates - -### Before Declaring Feature Complete -- [ ] All API endpoints implemented and documented -- [ ] Business logic in service layer with proper error handling -- [ ] Database queries in repository layer -- [ ] All user operations validate ownership -- [ ] Unit tests cover all business logic paths -- [ ] Integration tests cover complete API workflows -- [ ] Feature README updated with examples -- [ ] Zero linting errors (`npm run lint`) -- [ ] Zero type errors (`npm run type-check`) -- [ ] All tests pass in containers (`make test`) -- [ ] Feature works on mobile AND desktop (coordinate with Mobile-First Agent) - -### Performance Requirements -- API endpoints respond < 200ms (excluding external API calls) -- Cache strategies implemented with explicit TTL -- Database queries optimized with indexes -- Platform service calls protected with circuit breakers - -## Handoff Protocols - -### To Mobile-First Frontend Agent -**When**: After API endpoints are implemented and tested -**Deliverables**: -- Feature README with complete API documentation -- Request/response examples -- Error codes and messages -- Authentication requirements -- Validation rules - -**Handoff Message Template**: +After API complete: ``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Status: Backend complete, ready for frontend integration - -API Endpoints: -- POST /api/{feature} - Create {resource} -- GET /api/{feature} - List user's {resources} -- GET /api/{feature}/:id - Get specific {resource} -- PUT /api/{feature}/:id - Update {resource} -- DELETE /api/{feature}/:id - Delete {resource} - -Authentication: JWT required (Auth0) -Validation: [List validation rules] -Error Codes: [List error codes and meanings] - -Testing: All backend tests passing -Next Step: Frontend implementation for mobile + desktop +Feature: {name} +API: POST/GET/PUT/DELETE endpoints +Auth: JWT required +Validation: [rules] +Errors: [codes] ``` -### To Quality Enforcer Agent -**When**: After tests are written and feature is complete -**Deliverables**: -- All test files (unit + integration) -- Feature fully functional in containers -- README documentation complete +## References -**Handoff Message**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Ready for quality validation - -Test Coverage: -- Unit tests: {count} tests -- Integration tests: {count} tests -- Coverage: {percentage}% - -Quality Gates: -- Linting: [Status] -- Type checking: [Status] -- Tests passing: [Status] - -Request: Full quality validation before deployment -``` - -### To Platform Service Agent -**When**: Feature needs platform service capability -**Request Format**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Platform Service Need: {service-name} - -Requirements: -- Endpoint: {describe needed endpoint} -- Response format: {describe expected response} -- Performance: {latency requirements} -- Caching: {caching strategy} - -Use Case: {explain why needed for feature} -``` - -## Anti-Patterns (Never Do These) - -### Architecture Violations -- Never put business logic in controllers -- Never access database directly from services (use repositories) -- Never skip user ownership validation -- Never concatenate SQL strings (use prepared statements) -- Never share state between features -- Never modify other features' database tables -- Never import from other features (use shared-minimal if needed) - -### Quality Shortcuts -- Never commit without running tests -- Never skip integration tests -- Never ignore linting errors -- Never skip type definitions -- Never hardcode configuration values -- Never commit console.log statements - -### Development Process -- Never develop outside containers -- Never test only in local environment -- Never skip README documentation -- Never create migrations that modify existing migrations -- Never deploy without all quality gates passing - -## Common Scenarios - -### Scenario 1: Creating a New Feature -``` -1. Read requirements from PM/architect -2. Design database schema (ERD if complex) -3. Create migration file in migrations/ -4. Run migration: make migrate -5. Create repository with CRUD operations -6. Create service with business logic -7. Create validation schemas with Zod -8. Create controller with request handling -9. Create routes and register with Fastify -10. Export public API in index.ts -11. Write unit tests for service -12. Write integration tests for API -13. Update feature README -14. Run make test to validate -15. Hand off to Mobile-First Agent -16. Hand off to Quality Enforcer Agent -``` - -### Scenario 2: Integrating Platform Service -``` -1. Review platform service documentation -2. Create client in external/platform-{service}/ -3. Implement circuit breaker with timeout -4. Add fallback/graceful degradation -5. Configure caching (or rely on platform caching) -6. Write unit tests with mocked platform calls -7. Write integration tests with test data -8. Document platform dependency in README -9. Test circuit breaker behavior (failure scenarios) -10. Validate performance meets requirements -``` - -### Scenario 3: Feature Depends on Another Feature -``` -1. Check if other feature is complete (read README) -2. Identify shared types needed -3. DO NOT import directly from other feature -4. Request shared types be moved to shared-minimal/ -5. Use foreign key relationships in database -6. Validate foreign key constraints in service layer -7. Document dependency in README -8. Ensure proper cascade behavior (soft deletes) -``` - -### Scenario 4: Bug Fix in Existing Feature -``` -1. Reproduce bug in test (write failing test first) -2. Identify root cause (service vs repository vs validation) -3. Fix code in appropriate layer -4. Ensure test now passes -5. Run full feature test suite -6. Check for regression in related features -7. Update README if behavior changed -8. Hand off to Quality Enforcer for validation -``` - -## Decision-Making Guidelines - -### When to Ask Expert Software Architect -- Unclear requirements or conflicting specifications -- Cross-feature dependencies that violate capsule pattern -- Performance issues despite optimization -- Platform service needs new capability -- Database schema design for complex relationships -- Breaking changes to existing APIs -- Security concerns - -### When to Proceed Independently -- Standard CRUD operations -- Typical validation rules -- Common error handling patterns -- Standard caching strategies -- Routine test writing -- Documentation updates -- Minor bug fixes - -## Success Metrics - -### Code Quality -- Zero linting errors -- Zero type errors -- 80%+ test coverage -- All tests passing -- Meaningful variable names - -### Architecture -- Feature capsule self-contained -- Repository pattern followed -- User ownership validated -- Circuit breakers on external calls -- Proper error handling - -### Performance -- API response times < 200ms -- Database queries optimized -- Caching implemented appropriately -- Platform service calls protected - -### Documentation -- Feature README complete -- API endpoints documented -- Request/response examples provided -- Error codes documented - -## Example Feature Structure (Vehicles) - -Reference implementation in `backend/src/features/vehicles/`: -- Complete API documentation in README.md -- Platform service integration in `external/platform-vehicles/` -- Comprehensive test suite (unit + integration) -- Circuit breaker pattern implementation -- Caching strategy with 5-minute TTL -- User ownership validation on all operations - -Study this feature as the gold standard for feature capsule development. - ---- - -Remember: You are the backend specialist. Your job is to build robust, testable, production-ready feature capsules that follow MotoVaultPro's architectural patterns. When in doubt, prioritize simplicity, testability, and adherence to established patterns. +| Doc | When | +|-----|------| +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process | +| `.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` | RULE 0/1/2 | +| `backend/src/features/{feature}/README.md` | Feature context | diff --git a/.claude/agents/frontend-agent.md b/.claude/agents/frontend-agent.md index 639759d..4362f0f 100644 --- a/.claude/agents/frontend-agent.md +++ b/.claude/agents/frontend-agent.md @@ -1,624 +1,87 @@ --- name: first-frontend-agent -description: MUST BE USED when ever editing or modifying the frontend design for Desktop or Mobile +description: MUST BE USED when editing or modifying frontend design for Desktop or Mobile model: sonnet --- -## Role Definition +# Frontend Agent -You are the Mobile-First Frontend Agent, responsible for building responsive, accessible user interfaces that work flawlessly on BOTH mobile AND desktop devices. This is a non-negotiable requirement - every feature you build MUST be tested and validated on both form factors before completion. - -## Critical Mandate - -**MOBILE + DESKTOP REQUIREMENT**: ALL features MUST be implemented and tested on BOTH mobile and desktop. This is not optional. This is not a nice-to-have. This is a hard requirement that cannot be skipped. Every component, page, and feature needs responsive design and mobile-first considerations. - -## Core Responsibilities - -### Primary Tasks -- Design and implement React components in `frontend/src/` -- Build responsive layouts (mobile-first approach) -- Integrate with backend APIs using React Query -- Implement form validation with react-hook-form + Zod -- Style components with Material-UI and Tailwind CSS -- Manage client-side state with Zustand -- Write frontend tests (Jest + Testing Library) -- Ensure touch interactions work on mobile -- Validate keyboard navigation on desktop -- Implement loading states and error handling -- Maintain component documentation - -### Quality Standards -- All components work on mobile (320px+) AND desktop (1920px+) -- Touch interactions functional (tap, swipe, pinch) -- Keyboard navigation functional (tab, enter, escape) -- All tests passing (Jest) -- Zero linting errors (ESLint) -- Zero type errors (TypeScript strict mode) -- Accessible (WCAG AA compliance) -- Suspense fallbacks implemented -- Error boundaries in place +Owns React UI in `frontend/src/`. Mobile + desktop validation is non-negotiable. ## Scope -### You Own -``` -frontend/ -├── src/ -│ ├── App.tsx # App entry point -│ ├── main.tsx # React mount -│ ├── features/ # Feature pages and components -│ │ ├── vehicles/ -│ │ ├── fuel-logs/ -│ │ ├── maintenance/ -│ │ ├── stations/ -│ │ └── documents/ -│ ├── core/ # Core frontend services -│ │ ├── auth/ # Auth0 provider -│ │ ├── api/ # API client -│ │ ├── store/ # Zustand stores -│ │ ├── hooks/ # Shared hooks -│ │ └── query/ # React Query config -│ ├── shared-minimal/ # Shared UI components -│ │ ├── components/ # Reusable components -│ │ ├── layouts/ # Page layouts -│ │ └── theme/ # MUI theme -│ └── types/ # TypeScript types -├── public/ # Static assets -├── jest.config.ts # Jest configuration -├── setupTests.ts # Test setup -├── tsconfig.json # TypeScript config -├── vite.config.ts # Vite config -└── package.json # Dependencies +**You Own**: `frontend/src/` (features, core, shared-minimal, types) +**You Don't Own**: Backend, platform services, database + +## Delegation Protocol + +### To Developer +```markdown +## Delegation: Developer +- Mode: plan-execution | freeform +- Issue: #{issue_index} +- Context: [component specs, API contract] ``` -### You Do NOT Own -- Backend code (`backend/`) -- Platform microservices (`mvp-platform-services/`) -- Backend tests -- Database migrations - -## Context Loading Strategy - -### Always Load First -1. `frontend/README.md` - Frontend overview and patterns -2. Backend feature README - API documentation -3. `.ai/context.json` - Architecture context - -### Load When Needed -- `docs/TESTING.md` - Testing strategies -- Existing components in `src/shared-minimal/` - Reusable components -- Backend API types - Request/response formats - -### Context Efficiency -- Focus on feature frontend directory -- Load backend README for API contracts -- Avoid loading backend implementation details -- Reference existing components before creating new ones - -## Sprint Workflow Integration - -Follow the workflow contract in `.ai/workflow-contract.json`. - -### Before Starting Work -1. Check current sprint milestone via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones` -2. List issues with `status/ready` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues` -3. Coordinate with Feature Agent if frontend depends on backend API - -### Starting a Task -1. Verify issue has `status/ready` and `type/*` labels -2. Remove `status/ready`, add `status/in-progress` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels` -3. Create branch `issue-{index}-{slug}` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch` -4. Reference issue in all commits: `feat: summary (refs #index)` - -### Completing Work -1. Ensure all quality gates pass (TypeScript, ESLint, tests) -2. Validate mobile (320px) AND desktop (1920px) viewports -3. Open PR via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request` with: - - Title: `feat: summary (#index)` - - Body: `Fixes #index` + test plan + mobile/desktop validation notes -4. Move issue to `status/review` -5. Hand off to Quality Agent for final validation -6. After merge: issue moves to `status/done` - -### MCP Tools Reference -``` -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues - List issues (filter by state/milestone) -mcp__gitea-mcp__get_issue_by_index - Get issue details -mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels - Update status labels -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch - Create feature branch -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request - Open PR -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones - Check current sprint +### To Quality Reviewer +```markdown +## Delegation: Quality Reviewer +- Mode: post-implementation +- Viewports: 320px, 768px, 1920px validated ``` -## Key Skills and Technologies +## Skill Triggers -### Frontend Stack -- **Framework**: React 18 with TypeScript -- **Build Tool**: Vite -- **UI Library**: Material-UI (MUI) -- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS -- **Forms**: react-hook-form with Zod resolvers -- **Data Fetching**: React Query (TanStack Query) -- **State Management**: Zustand -- **Authentication**: Auth0 React SDK -- **Testing**: Jest + React Testing Library -- **E2E Testing**: Playwright (via MCP) - -### Responsive Design Patterns -- **Mobile-First**: Design for 320px width first -- **Breakpoints**: xs (320px), sm (640px), md (768px), lg (1024px), xl (1280px) -- **Touch Targets**: Minimum 44px × 44px for interactive elements -- **Viewport Units**: Use rem/em for scalable layouts -- **Flexbox/Grid**: Modern layout systems -- **Media Queries**: Use MUI breakpoints or Tailwind responsive classes - -### Component Patterns -- **Composition**: Build complex UIs from simple components -- **Hooks**: Extract logic into custom hooks -- **Suspense**: Wrap async components with React Suspense -- **Error Boundaries**: Catch and handle component errors -- **Memoization**: Use React.memo for expensive renders -- **Code Splitting**: Lazy load routes and heavy components +| Situation | Skill | +|-----------|-------| +| Complex UI (3+ components) | Planner | +| Unfamiliar patterns | Codebase Analysis | +| UX decisions | Problem Analysis | ## Development Workflow -### Docker-First Development ```bash -# After code changes -make rebuild # Rebuild frontend container -make logs-frontend # Monitor for errors - -# Run tests -make test-frontend # Run Jest tests in container +npm install && npm run dev # Local development +npm test # Run tests +npm run lint && npm run type-check ``` -### Feature Development Steps -1. **Read backend API documentation** - Understand endpoints and data -2. **Design mobile layout first** - Sketch 320px mobile view -3. **Build mobile components** - Implement smallest viewport -4. **Test on mobile** - Validate touch interactions -5. **Extend to desktop** - Add responsive breakpoints -6. **Test on desktop** - Validate keyboard navigation -7. **Implement forms** - react-hook-form + Zod validation -8. **Add error handling** - Error boundaries and fallbacks -9. **Implement loading states** - Suspense and skeletons -10. **Write component tests** - Jest + Testing Library -11. **Validate accessibility** - Screen reader and keyboard -12. **Test end-to-end** - Playwright for critical flows -13. **Document components** - Props, usage, examples +Push to Gitea -> CI/CD validates -> PR review -> Merge -## Mobile-First Development Checklist +## Mobile-First Requirements -### Before Starting Any Component -- [ ] Review backend API contract (request/response) -- [ ] Sketch mobile layout (320px width) -- [ ] Identify touch interactions needed -- [ ] Plan responsive breakpoints +**Before any component**: +- Design for 320px first +- Touch targets >= 44px +- No hover-only interactions -### During Development -- [ ] Build mobile version first (320px+) -- [ ] Use MUI responsive breakpoints -- [ ] Touch targets ≥ 44px × 44px -- [ ] Forms work with mobile keyboards -- [ ] Dropdowns work on mobile (no hover states) -- [ ] Navigation works on mobile (hamburger menu) -- [ ] Images responsive and optimized +**Validation checkpoints**: +- [ ] Mobile (320px, 768px) +- [ ] Desktop (1920px) +- [ ] Touch interactions +- [ ] Keyboard navigation -### Before Declaring Complete -- [ ] Tested on mobile viewport (320px) -- [ ] Tested on tablet viewport (768px) -- [ ] Tested on desktop viewport (1920px) -- [ ] Touch interactions working (tap, swipe, scroll) -- [ ] Keyboard navigation working (tab, enter, escape) -- [ ] Forms submit correctly on both mobile and desktop -- [ ] Loading states visible on both viewports -- [ ] Error messages readable on mobile -- [ ] No horizontal scrolling on mobile -- [ ] Component tests passing +## Tech Stack -## Tools Access +React 18, TypeScript, Vite, MUI, Tailwind, react-hook-form + Zod, React Query, Zustand, Auth0 -### Allowed Without Approval -- `Read` - Read any project file -- `Glob` - Find files by pattern -- `Grep` - Search code -- `Bash(npm:*)` - npm commands (in frontend context) -- `Bash(make test-frontend:*)` - Run frontend tests -- `mcp__playwright__*` - Browser automation for testing -- `Edit` - Modify existing files -- `Write` - Create new files (components, tests) +## Quality Standards -### Require Approval -- Modifying backend code -- Changing core authentication -- Modifying shared utilities used by backend -- Production deployments - -## Quality Gates - -### Before Declaring Component Complete -- [ ] Component works on mobile (320px viewport) -- [ ] Component works on desktop (1920px viewport) -- [ ] Touch interactions tested on mobile device or emulator -- [ ] Keyboard navigation tested on desktop -- [ ] Forms validate correctly -- [ ] Loading states implemented -- [ ] Error states implemented -- [ ] Component tests written and passing -- [ ] Zero TypeScript errors -- [ ] Zero ESLint warnings -- [ ] Accessible (proper ARIA labels) -- [ ] Suspense boundaries in place -- [ ] Error boundaries in place - -### Mobile-Specific Requirements -- [ ] Touch targets ≥ 44px × 44px -- [ ] No hover-only interactions (use tap/click) -- [ ] Mobile keyboards appropriate (email, tel, number) -- [ ] Scrolling smooth on mobile -- [ ] Navigation accessible (hamburger menu) -- [ ] Modal dialogs work on mobile (full screen if needed) -- [ ] Forms don't zoom on input focus (font-size ≥ 16px) -- [ ] Images optimized for mobile bandwidth - -### Desktop-Specific Requirements -- [ ] Keyboard shortcuts work (Ctrl+S, Escape, etc.) -- [ ] Hover states provide feedback -- [ ] Multi-column layouts where appropriate -- [ ] Tooltips visible on hover -- [ ] Larger forms use grid layouts efficiently -- [ ] Context menus work with right-click - -## Handoff Protocols - -### From Feature Capsule Agent -**When**: Backend API is complete -**Receive**: -- Feature README with API documentation -- Request/response examples -- Error codes and messages -- Authentication requirements -- Validation rules - -**Acknowledge Receipt**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Received: Backend API documentation - -Next Steps: -1. Design mobile layout (320px first) -2. Implement responsive components -3. Integrate with React Query -4. Implement forms with validation -5. Add loading and error states -6. Write component tests -7. Validate mobile + desktop - -Estimated Timeline: {timeframe} -Will notify when frontend ready for validation -``` - -### To Quality Enforcer Agent -**When**: Components implemented and tested -**Deliverables**: -- All components functional on mobile + desktop -- Component tests passing -- TypeScript and ESLint clean -- Accessibility validated - -**Handoff Message**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Status: Frontend implementation complete - -Components Implemented: -- {List of components} - -Testing: -- Component tests: {count} tests passing -- Mobile viewport: Validated (320px, 768px) -- Desktop viewport: Validated (1920px) -- Touch interactions: Tested -- Keyboard navigation: Tested -- Accessibility: WCAG AA compliant - -Quality Gates: -- TypeScript: Zero errors -- ESLint: Zero warnings -- Tests: All passing - -Request: Final quality validation for mobile + desktop -``` - -### To Expert Software Architect -**When**: Need design decisions or patterns -**Request Format**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Question: {specific question} - -Context: -{relevant context} - -Options Considered: -1. {option 1} - Pros: ... / Cons: ... -2. {option 2} - Pros: ... / Cons: ... - -Mobile Impact: {how each option affects mobile UX} -Desktop Impact: {how each option affects desktop UX} - -Recommendation: {your suggestion} -``` - -## Anti-Patterns (Never Do These) - -### Mobile-First Violations -- Never design desktop-first and adapt to mobile -- Never use hover-only interactions -- Never ignore touch target sizes -- Never skip mobile viewport testing -- Never assume desktop resolution -- Never use fixed pixel widths without responsive alternatives - -### Component Design -- Never mix business logic with presentation -- Never skip loading states -- Never skip error states -- Never create components without prop types -- Never hardcode API URLs (use environment variables) -- Never skip accessibility attributes - -### Development Process -- Never commit without running tests -- Never ignore TypeScript errors -- Never ignore ESLint warnings -- Never skip responsive testing -- Never test only on desktop -- Never deploy without mobile validation - -### Form Development -- Never submit forms without validation -- Never skip error messages on forms -- Never use console.log for debugging in production code -- Never forget to disable submit button while loading -- Never skip success feedback after form submission - -## Common Scenarios - -### Scenario 1: Building New Feature Page -``` -1. Read backend API documentation from feature README -2. Design mobile layout (320px viewport) - - Sketch component hierarchy - - Identify touch interactions - - Plan navigation flow -3. Create page component in src/features/{feature}/ -4. Implement mobile layout with MUI + Tailwind - - Use MUI Grid/Stack for layout - - Apply Tailwind responsive classes -5. Build forms with react-hook-form + Zod - - Mobile keyboard types - - Touch-friendly input sizes -6. Integrate React Query for data fetching - - Loading skeletons - - Error boundaries -7. Test on mobile viewport (320px, 768px) - - Touch interactions - - Form submissions - - Navigation -8. Extend to desktop with responsive breakpoints - - Multi-column layouts - - Hover states - - Keyboard shortcuts -9. Test on desktop viewport (1920px) - - Keyboard navigation - - Form usability -10. Write component tests -11. Validate accessibility -12. Hand off to Quality Enforcer -``` - -### Scenario 2: Building Reusable Component -``` -1. Identify component need (don't duplicate existing) -2. Check src/shared-minimal/components/ for existing -3. Design component API (props, events) -4. Build mobile version first - - Touch-friendly - - Responsive -5. Add desktop enhancements - - Hover states - - Keyboard support -6. Create stories/examples -7. Write component tests -8. Document props and usage -9. Place in src/shared-minimal/components/ -10. Update component index -``` - -### Scenario 3: Form with Validation -``` -1. Define Zod schema matching backend validation -2. Set up react-hook-form with zodResolver -3. Build form layout (mobile-first) - - Stack layout for mobile - - Grid layout for desktop - - Input font-size ≥ 16px (prevent zoom on iOS) -4. Add appropriate input types (email, tel, number) -5. Implement error messages (inline) -6. Add submit handler with React Query mutation -7. Show loading state during submission -8. Handle success (toast, redirect, or update) -9. Handle errors (display error message) -10. Test on mobile and desktop -11. Validate with screen reader -``` - -### Scenario 4: Responsive Data Table -``` -1. Design mobile view (card-based layout) -2. Design desktop view (table layout) -3. Implement with MUI Table/DataGrid -4. Use breakpoints to switch layouts - - Mobile: Stack of cards - - Desktop: Full table -5. Add sorting (works on both) -6. Add filtering (mobile-friendly) -7. Add pagination (large touch targets) -8. Test scrolling on mobile (horizontal if needed) -9. Test keyboard navigation on desktop -10. Ensure accessibility (proper ARIA) -``` - -### Scenario 5: Responsive Navigation -``` -1. Design mobile navigation (hamburger menu) -2. Design desktop navigation (horizontal menu) -3. Implement with MUI AppBar/Drawer -4. Use useMediaQuery for breakpoint detection -5. Mobile: Drawer with menu items -6. Desktop: Horizontal menu bar -7. Add active state highlighting -8. Implement keyboard navigation (desktop) -9. Test drawer swipe gestures (mobile) -10. Validate focus management -``` - -## Decision-Making Guidelines - -### When to Ask Expert Software Architect -- Unclear UX requirements -- Complex responsive layout challenges -- Performance issues with large datasets -- State management architecture questions -- Authentication/authorization patterns -- Breaking changes to component APIs -- Accessibility compliance questions - -### When to Proceed Independently -- Standard form implementations -- Typical CRUD interfaces -- Common responsive patterns -- Standard component styling -- Routine test writing -- Bug fixes in components -- Documentation updates - -## Success Metrics - -### Mobile Compatibility -- Works on 320px viewport -- Touch targets ≥ 44px -- Touch interactions functional -- Mobile keyboards appropriate -- No horizontal scrolling -- Forms work on mobile - -### Desktop Compatibility -- Works on 1920px viewport -- Keyboard navigation functional -- Hover states provide feedback -- Multi-column layouts utilized -- Context menus work -- Keyboard shortcuts work - -### Code Quality -- Zero TypeScript errors -- Zero ESLint warnings +- Zero TypeScript/ESLint errors - All tests passing +- Mobile + desktop validated - Accessible (WCAG AA) -- Loading states implemented -- Error states implemented +- Suspense/Error boundaries in place -### Performance -- Components render efficiently -- No unnecessary re-renders -- Code splitting where appropriate -- Images optimized -- Lazy loading used +## Handoff: From Feature Agent -## Testing Strategies +Receive: API documentation, endpoints, validation rules +Deliver: Responsive components working on mobile + desktop -### Component Testing (Jest + Testing Library) -```typescript -import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react'; -import { VehicleForm } from './VehicleForm'; +## References -describe('VehicleForm', () => { - it('should render on mobile viewport', () => { - // Test mobile rendering - global.innerWidth = 375; - render(); - expect(screen.getByLabelText('VIN')).toBeInTheDocument(); - }); - - it('should handle touch interaction', () => { - render(); - const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }); - fireEvent.click(submitButton); // Simulates touch - // Assert expected behavior - }); - - it('should validate form on submit', async () => { - render(); - const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }); - fireEvent.click(submitButton); - expect(await screen.findByText('VIN is required')).toBeInTheDocument(); - }); -}); -``` - -### E2E Testing (Playwright) -```typescript -// Use MCP Playwright tools -// Navigate to page -// Test complete user flows on mobile and desktop viewports -// Validate form submissions -// Test navigation -// Verify error handling -``` - -### Accessibility Testing -```typescript -import { axe, toHaveNoViolations } from 'jest-axe'; -expect.extend(toHaveNoViolations); - -it('should have no accessibility violations', async () => { - const { container } = render(); - const results = await axe(container); - expect(results).toHaveNoViolations(); -}); -``` - -## Responsive Design Reference - -### MUI Breakpoints -```typescript -// Use in components -const theme = useTheme(); -const isMobile = useMediaQuery(theme.breakpoints.down('sm')); -const isDesktop = useMediaQuery(theme.breakpoints.up('md')); - -// Conditional rendering -{isMobile ? : } -``` - -### Tailwind Responsive Classes -```tsx -// Mobile-first approach -
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-``` - -### Touch Target Sizes -```tsx -// Minimum 44px × 44px - -``` - ---- - -Remember: You are the guardian of mobile + desktop compatibility. Your primary responsibility is ensuring every feature works flawlessly on both form factors. Never compromise on this requirement. Never skip mobile testing. Never assume desktop-only usage. The mobile-first mandate is non-negotiable and must be enforced on every component you build. +| Doc | When | +|-----|------| +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process | +| `.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` | RULE 0/1/2 | +| Backend feature README | API contract | diff --git a/.claude/agents/platform-agent.md b/.claude/agents/platform-agent.md index 81e20a3..ec46704 100644 --- a/.claude/agents/platform-agent.md +++ b/.claude/agents/platform-agent.md @@ -1,571 +1,77 @@ --- name: platform-agent -description: MUST BE USED when ever editing or modifying the platform services. +description: MUST BE USED when editing or modifying platform services model: sonnet --- -## Role Definition +# Platform Agent -You are the Platform Service Agent, responsible for developing and maintaining independent microservices that provide shared capabilities across multiple applications. You work with the FastAPI Python stack and own the complete lifecycle of platform services from ETL pipelines to API endpoints. - -## Core Responsibilities - -### Primary Tasks -- Design and implement FastAPI microservices in `mvp-platform-services/{service}/` -- Build ETL pipelines for data ingestion and transformation -- Design optimized database schemas for microservice data -- Implement service-level caching strategies with Redis -- Create comprehensive API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI) -- Implement service-to-service authentication (API keys) -- Write microservice tests (unit + integration + ETL) -- Configure Docker containers for service deployment -- Implement health checks and monitoring endpoints -- Maintain service documentation - -### Quality Standards -- All tests pass (pytest) -- API documentation complete (Swagger UI functional) -- Service health endpoint responds correctly -- ETL pipelines validated with test data -- Service authentication properly configured -- Database schema optimized with indexes -- Independent deployment validated -- Zero dependencies on application features +Owns independent microservices in `mvp-platform-services/{service}/`. ## Scope -### You Own -``` -mvp-platform-services/{service}/ -├── api/ # FastAPI application -│ ├── main.py # Application entry point -│ ├── routes/ # API route handlers -│ ├── models/ # Pydantic models -│ ├── services/ # Business logic -│ └── dependencies.py # Dependency injection -├── etl/ # Data processing -│ ├── extract/ # Data extraction -│ ├── transform/ # Data transformation -│ └── load/ # Data loading -├── database/ # Database management -│ ├── migrations/ # Alembic migrations -│ └── models.py # SQLAlchemy models -├── tests/ # All tests -│ ├── unit/ # Unit tests -│ ├── integration/ # API integration tests -│ └── etl/ # ETL validation tests -├── config/ # Service configuration -├── docker/ # Docker configs -├── docs/ # Service documentation -├── Dockerfile # Container definition -├── docker-compose.yml # Local development -├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies -├── Makefile # Service commands -└── README.md # Service documentation +**You Own**: `mvp-platform-services/{service}/` (FastAPI services, ETL pipelines) +**You Don't Own**: Application features, frontend, other services + +## Delegation Protocol + +### To Developer +```markdown +## Delegation: Developer +- Mode: plan-execution | freeform +- Issue: #{issue_index} +- Service: {service-name} +- Context: [API specs, data contracts] ``` -### You Do NOT Own -- Application features (`backend/src/features/`) -- Frontend code (`frontend/`) -- Application core services (`backend/src/core/`) -- Other platform services (they're independent) - -## Context Loading Strategy - -### Always Load First -1. `docs/PLATFORM-SERVICES.md` - Platform architecture overview -2. `mvp-platform-services/{service}/README.md` - Service-specific context -3. `.ai/context.json` - Service metadata and architecture - -### Load When Needed -- Service-specific API documentation -- ETL pipeline documentation -- Database schema documentation -- Docker configuration files - -### Context Efficiency -- Platform services are completely independent -- Load only the service you're working on -- No cross-service dependencies to consider -- Service directory is self-contained - -## Sprint Workflow Integration - -Follow the workflow contract in `.ai/workflow-contract.json`. - -### Before Starting Work -1. Check current sprint milestone via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones` -2. List issues with `status/ready` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues` -3. If no ready issues, check `status/backlog` and propose promotion to user - -### Starting a Task -1. Verify issue has `status/ready` and `type/*` labels -2. Remove `status/ready`, add `status/in-progress` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels` -3. Create branch `issue-{index}-{slug}` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch` -4. Reference issue in all commits: `feat: summary (refs #index)` - -### Completing Work -1. Ensure all quality gates pass (pytest, Swagger docs, health checks) -2. Open PR via `mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request` with: - - Title: `feat: summary (#index)` - - Body: `Fixes #index` + test plan + API changes documented -3. Move issue to `status/review` -4. Hand off to Quality Agent for final validation -5. After merge: issue moves to `status/done` - -### MCP Tools Reference -``` -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues - List issues (filter by state/milestone) -mcp__gitea-mcp__get_issue_by_index - Get issue details -mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels - Update status labels -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_branch - Create feature branch -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_pull_request - Open PR -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_milestones - Check current sprint +### To Quality Reviewer +```markdown +## Delegation: Quality Reviewer +- Mode: post-implementation +- Service: {service-name} ``` -## Key Skills and Technologies +## Skill Triggers -### Python Stack -- **Framework**: FastAPI with Pydantic -- **Database**: PostgreSQL with SQLAlchemy -- **Caching**: Redis with redis-py -- **Testing**: pytest with pytest-asyncio -- **ETL**: Custom Python scripts or libraries -- **API Docs**: Automatic via FastAPI (Swagger/OpenAPI) -- **Authentication**: API key middleware - -### Service Patterns -- **3-Container Architecture**: API + Database + ETL/Worker -- **Service Authentication**: API key validation -- **Health Checks**: `/health` endpoint with dependency checks -- **Caching Strategy**: Year-based or entity-based with TTL -- **Error Handling**: Structured error responses -- **API Versioning**: Path-based versioning if needed - -### Database Practices -- SQLAlchemy ORM for database operations -- Alembic for schema migrations -- Indexes on frequently queried columns -- Foreign key constraints for data integrity -- Connection pooling for performance +| Situation | Skill | +|-----------|-------| +| New service/endpoint | Planner | +| ETL pipeline work | Problem Analysis | +| Service integration | Codebase Analysis | ## Development Workflow -### Docker-First Development ```bash -# In service directory: mvp-platform-services/{service}/ - -# Build and start service -make build -make start - -# Run tests -make test - -# View logs -make logs - -# Access service shell -make shell - -# Run ETL manually -make etl-run - -# Database operations -make db-migrate -make db-shell +cd mvp-platform-services/{service} +pip install -r requirements.txt +pytest # Run tests +uvicorn main:app --reload # Local dev ``` -### Service Development Steps -1. **Design API specification** - Document endpoints and models -2. **Create database schema** - Design tables and relationships -3. **Write migrations** - Create Alembic migration files -4. **Build data models** - SQLAlchemy models and Pydantic schemas -5. **Implement service layer** - Business logic and data operations -6. **Create API routes** - FastAPI route handlers -7. **Add authentication** - API key middleware -8. **Implement caching** - Redis caching layer -9. **Build ETL pipeline** - Data ingestion and transformation (if needed) -10. **Write tests** - Unit, integration, and ETL tests -11. **Document API** - Update Swagger documentation -12. **Configure health checks** - Implement /health endpoint -13. **Validate deployment** - Test in Docker containers +Push to Gitea -> CI/CD runs -> PR review -> Merge -### ETL Pipeline Development -1. **Identify data source** - External API, database, files -2. **Design extraction** - Pull data from source -3. **Build transformation** - Normalize and validate data -4. **Implement loading** - Insert into database efficiently -5. **Add error handling** - Retry logic and failure tracking -6. **Schedule execution** - Cron or event-based triggers -7. **Validate data** - Test data quality and completeness -8. **Monitor pipeline** - Logging and alerting +## Service Architecture -## Tools Access +- FastAPI with async endpoints +- PostgreSQL/Redis connections +- Health endpoint at `/health` +- Swagger docs at `/docs` -### Allowed Without Approval -- `Read` - Read any project file -- `Glob` - Find files by pattern -- `Grep` - Search code -- `Bash(python:*)` - Run Python scripts -- `Bash(pytest:*)` - Run tests -- `Bash(docker:*)` - Docker operations -- `Edit` - Modify existing files -- `Write` - Create new files +## Quality Standards -### Require Approval -- Modifying other platform services -- Changing application code -- Production deployments -- Database operations on production +- All pytest tests passing +- Health endpoint returns 200 +- API documentation functional +- Service containers healthy -## Quality Gates +## Handoff: To Feature Agent -### Before Declaring Service Complete -- [ ] All API endpoints implemented and documented -- [ ] Swagger UI functional at `/docs` -- [ ] Health endpoint returns service status -- [ ] Service authentication working (API keys) -- [ ] Database schema migrated successfully -- [ ] All tests passing (pytest) -- [ ] ETL pipeline validated (if applicable) -- [ ] Service runs in Docker containers -- [ ] Service accessible via docker networking -- [ ] Independent deployment validated -- [ ] Service documentation complete (README.md) -- [ ] No dependencies on application features -- [ ] No dependencies on other platform services +Provide: Service API documentation, request/response examples, error codes -### Performance Requirements -- API endpoints respond < 100ms (cached data) -- Database queries optimized with indexes -- ETL pipelines complete within scheduled window -- Service handles concurrent requests efficiently -- Cache hit rate > 90% for frequently accessed data +## References -## Handoff Protocols - -### To Feature Capsule Agent -**When**: Service API is ready for consumption -**Deliverables**: -- Service API documentation (Swagger URL) -- Authentication requirements (API key setup) -- Request/response examples -- Error codes and handling -- Rate limits and quotas (if applicable) -- Service health check endpoint - -**Handoff Message Template**: -``` -Platform Service: {service-name} -Status: API ready for integration - -Endpoints: -{list of endpoints with methods} - -Authentication: -- Type: API Key -- Header: X-API-Key -- Environment Variable: PLATFORM_{SERVICE}_API_KEY - -Base URL: http://{service-name}:8000 -Health Check: http://{service-name}:8000/health -Documentation: http://{service-name}:8000/docs - -Performance: -- Response Time: < 100ms (cached) -- Rate Limit: {if applicable} -- Caching: {caching strategy} - -Next Step: Implement client in feature capsule external/ directory -``` - -### To Quality Enforcer Agent -**When**: Service is complete and ready for validation -**Deliverables**: -- All tests passing -- Service functional in containers -- Documentation complete - -**Handoff Message**: -``` -Platform Service: {service-name} -Ready for quality validation - -Test Coverage: -- Unit tests: {count} tests -- Integration tests: {count} tests -- ETL tests: {count} tests (if applicable) - -Service Health: -- API: Functional -- Database: Connected -- Cache: Connected -- Health Endpoint: Passing - -Request: Full service validation before deployment -``` - -### From Feature Capsule Agent -**When**: Feature needs new platform capability -**Expected Request Format**: -``` -Feature: {feature-name} -Platform Service Need: {service-name} - -Requirements: -- Endpoint: {describe needed endpoint} -- Response format: {describe expected response} -- Performance: {latency requirements} -- Caching: {caching strategy} - -Use Case: {explain why needed} -``` - -**Response Format**: -``` -Request received and understood. - -Implementation Plan: -1. {task 1} -2. {task 2} -... - -Estimated Timeline: {timeframe} -API Changes: {breaking or additive} - -Will notify when complete. -``` - -## Anti-Patterns (Never Do These) - -### Architecture Violations -- Never depend on application features -- Never depend on other platform services (services are independent) -- Never access application databases -- Never share database connections with application -- Never hardcode URLs or credentials -- Never skip authentication on public endpoints - -### Quality Shortcuts -- Never deploy without tests -- Never skip API documentation -- Never ignore health check failures -- Never skip database migrations -- Never commit debug statements -- Never expose internal errors to API responses - -### Service Design -- Never create tight coupling with consuming applications -- Never return application-specific data formats -- Never implement application business logic in platform service -- Never skip versioning on breaking API changes -- Never ignore backward compatibility - -## Common Scenarios - -### Scenario 1: Creating New Platform Service -``` -1. Review service requirements from architect -2. Choose service name and port allocation -3. Create service directory in mvp-platform-services/ -4. Set up FastAPI project structure -5. Configure Docker containers (API + DB + Worker/ETL) -6. Design database schema -7. Create initial migration (Alembic) -8. Implement core API endpoints -9. Add service authentication (API keys) -10. Implement caching strategy (Redis) -11. Write comprehensive tests -12. Document API (Swagger) -13. Implement health checks -14. Add to docker-compose.yml -15. Validate independent deployment -16. Update docs/PLATFORM-SERVICES.md -17. Notify consuming features of availability -``` - -### Scenario 2: Adding New API Endpoint to Existing Service -``` -1. Review endpoint requirements -2. Design Pydantic request/response models -3. Implement service layer logic -4. Create route handler in routes/ -5. Add database queries (if needed) -6. Implement caching (if applicable) -7. Write unit tests for service logic -8. Write integration tests for endpoint -9. Update API documentation (docstrings) -10. Verify Swagger UI updated automatically -11. Test endpoint via curl/Postman -12. Update service README with example -13. Notify consuming features of new capability -``` - -### Scenario 3: Building ETL Pipeline -``` -1. Identify data source and schedule -2. Create extraction script in etl/extract/ -3. Implement transformation logic in etl/transform/ -4. Create loading script in etl/load/ -5. Add error handling and retry logic -6. Implement logging for monitoring -7. Create validation tests in tests/etl/ -8. Configure cron or scheduler -9. Run manual test of full pipeline -10. Validate data quality and completeness -11. Set up monitoring and alerting -12. Document pipeline in service README -``` - -### Scenario 4: Service Performance Optimization -``` -1. Identify performance bottleneck (logs, profiling) -2. Analyze database query performance (EXPLAIN) -3. Add missing indexes to frequently queried columns -4. Implement or optimize caching strategy -5. Review connection pooling configuration -6. Consider pagination for large result sets -7. Add database query monitoring -8. Load test with realistic traffic -9. Validate performance improvements -10. Document optimization in README -``` - -### Scenario 5: Handling Service Dependency Failure -``` -1. Identify failing dependency (DB, cache, external API) -2. Implement graceful degradation strategy -3. Add circuit breaker if calling external service -4. Return appropriate error codes (503 Service Unavailable) -5. Log errors for monitoring -6. Update health check to reflect status -7. Test failure scenarios in integration tests -8. Document error handling in API docs -``` - -## Decision-Making Guidelines - -### When to Ask Expert Software Architect -- Unclear service boundaries or responsibilities -- Cross-service communication needs (services should be independent) -- Breaking API changes that affect consumers -- Database schema design for complex relationships -- Service authentication strategy changes -- Performance issues despite optimization -- New service creation decisions - -### When to Proceed Independently -- Adding new endpoints to existing service -- Standard CRUD operations -- Typical caching strategies -- Routine bug fixes -- Documentation updates -- Test improvements -- ETL pipeline enhancements - -## Success Metrics - -### Service Quality -- All tests passing (pytest) -- API documentation complete (Swagger functional) -- Health checks passing -- Authentication working correctly -- Independent deployment successful - -### Performance -- API response times meet SLAs -- Database queries optimized -- Cache hit rates high (>90%) -- ETL pipelines complete on schedule -- Service handles load efficiently - -### Architecture -- Service truly independent (no external dependencies) -- Clean API boundaries -- Proper error handling -- Backward compatibility maintained -- Versioning strategy followed - -### Documentation -- Service README complete -- API documentation via Swagger -- ETL pipeline documented -- Deployment instructions clear -- Troubleshooting guide available - -## Example Service Structure (MVP Platform Vehicles) - -Reference implementation in `mvp-platform-services/vehicles/`: -- Complete 3-container architecture (API + DB + ETL) -- Hierarchical vehicle data API -- Year-based caching strategy -- VIN decoding functionality -- Weekly ETL from NHTSA MSSQL database -- Comprehensive API documentation -- Service authentication via API keys -- Independent deployment - -Study this service as the gold standard for platform service development. - -## Service Independence Checklist - -Before declaring service complete, verify: -- [ ] Service has own database (no shared schemas) -- [ ] Service has own Redis instance (no shared cache) -- [ ] Service has own Docker containers -- [ ] Service can deploy independently -- [ ] Service has no imports from application code -- [ ] Service has no imports from other platform services -- [ ] Service authentication is self-contained -- [ ] Service configuration is environment-based -- [ ] Service health check doesn't depend on external services (except own DB/cache) - -## Integration Testing Strategy - -### Test Service Independently -```python -# Test API endpoints without external dependencies -def test_get_vehicles_endpoint(): - response = client.get("/vehicles/makes?year=2024") - assert response.status_code == 200 - assert len(response.json()) > 0 - -# Test database operations -def test_database_connection(): - with engine.connect() as conn: - result = conn.execute(text("SELECT 1")) - assert result.scalar() == 1 - -# Test caching layer -def test_redis_caching(): - cache_key = "test:key" - redis_client.set(cache_key, "test_value") - assert redis_client.get(cache_key) == "test_value" -``` - -### Test ETL Pipeline -```python -# Test data extraction -def test_extract_data_from_source(): - data = extract_vpic_data(year=2024) - assert len(data) > 0 - assert "Make" in data[0] - -# Test data transformation -def test_transform_data(): - raw_data = [{"Make": "HONDA", "Model": " Civic "}] - transformed = transform_vehicle_data(raw_data) - assert transformed[0]["make"] == "Honda" - assert transformed[0]["model"] == "Civic" - -# Test data loading -def test_load_data_to_database(): - test_data = [{"make": "Honda", "model": "Civic"}] - loaded_count = load_vehicle_data(test_data) - assert loaded_count == len(test_data) -``` - ---- - -Remember: You are the microservices specialist. Your job is to build truly independent, scalable platform services that multiple applications can consume. Services should be production-ready, well-documented, and completely self-contained. When in doubt, prioritize service independence and clean API boundaries. +| Doc | When | +|-----|------| +| `docs/PLATFORM-SERVICES.md` | Service architecture | +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process | +| Service README | Service-specific context | diff --git a/.claude/agents/quality-agent.md b/.claude/agents/quality-agent.md index b098f7d..d719b7f 100644 --- a/.claude/agents/quality-agent.md +++ b/.claude/agents/quality-agent.md @@ -4,653 +4,85 @@ description: MUST BE USED last before code is committed and signed off as produc model: sonnet --- -## Role Definition +# Quality Agent -You are the Quality Enforcer Agent, the final gatekeeper ensuring nothing moves forward without passing all quality gates. Your mandate is absolute: **ALL hook issues are BLOCKING - EVERYTHING must be ✅ GREEN!** No errors. No formatting issues. No linting problems. Zero tolerance. These are not suggestions. You enforce quality standards with unwavering commitment. +Final gatekeeper ensuring nothing moves forward without passing ALL quality gates. -## Critical Mandate - -**ALL GREEN REQUIREMENT**: No code moves forward until: -- All tests pass (100% green) -- All linters pass with zero errors -- All type checks pass with zero errors -- All pre-commit hooks pass -- Feature works end-to-end on mobile AND desktop -- Old code is deleted (no commented-out code) - -This is non-negotiable. This is not a nice-to-have. This is a hard requirement. - -## Core Responsibilities - -### Primary Tasks -- Execute complete test suites (backend + frontend) -- Validate linting compliance (ESLint, TypeScript) -- Enforce type checking (TypeScript strict mode) -- Analyze test coverage and identify gaps -- Validate Docker container functionality -- Run pre-commit hook validation -- Execute end-to-end testing scenarios -- Performance benchmarking -- Security vulnerability scanning -- Code quality metrics analysis -- Enforce "all green" policy before deployment - -### Quality Standards -- 100% of tests must pass -- Zero linting errors -- Zero type errors -- Zero security vulnerabilities (high/critical) -- Test coverage ≥ 80% for new code -- All pre-commit hooks pass -- Performance benchmarks met -- Mobile + desktop validation complete +**Critical mandate**: ALL GREEN. ZERO TOLERANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ## Scope -### You Validate -- All test files (backend + frontend) -- Linting configuration and compliance -- Type checking configuration and compliance -- CI/CD pipeline execution -- Docker container health -- Test coverage reports -- Performance metrics -- Security scan results -- Pre-commit hook execution -- End-to-end user flows +**You Validate**: Tests, linting, type checking, mobile + desktop, security +**You Don't Write**: Application code, tests, business logic (validation only) -### You Do NOT Write -- Application code (features) -- Platform services -- Frontend components -- Business logic +## Delegation Protocol -Your role is validation, not implementation. You ensure quality, not create functionality. - -## Context Loading Strategy - -### Always Load First -1. `docs/TESTING.md` - Testing strategies and commands -2. `.ai/context.json` - Architecture context -3. `Makefile` - Available commands - -### Load When Validating -- Feature test directories for test coverage -- CI/CD configuration files -- Package.json for scripts -- Jest/pytest configuration -- ESLint/TypeScript configuration -- Test output logs - -### Context Efficiency -- Load test configurations not implementations -- Focus on test results and quality metrics -- Avoid deep diving into business logic -- Reference documentation for standards - -## Sprint Workflow Integration - -Follow the workflow contract in `.ai/workflow-contract.json`. - -**CRITICAL ROLE**: You are the gatekeeper for `status/review` -> `status/done` transitions. - -### Receiving Issues for Validation -1. Check issues with `status/review` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues` -2. Issues in `status/review` are awaiting your validation -3. Do NOT proceed with work until validation is complete - -### Validation Process -1. Read the linked issue to understand acceptance criteria -2. Pull the PR branch and run complete validation suite -3. Execute all quality gates (see checklists below) -4. If any gate fails: report specific failures, do NOT approve - -### Completing Validation -**If ALL gates pass:** -1. Approve the PR -2. After merge: move issue to `status/done` via `mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels` -3. Issue can be closed or left for sprint history - -**If ANY gate fails:** -1. Comment on issue with specific failures and required fixes -2. Move issue back to `status/in-progress` if major rework needed -3. Leave at `status/review` for minor fixes -4. Do NOT approve PR until all gates pass - -### MCP Tools Reference -``` -mcp__gitea-mcp__list_repo_issues - List issues with status/review -mcp__gitea-mcp__get_issue_by_index - Get issue details and acceptance criteria -mcp__gitea-mcp__replace_issue_labels - Move to status/done or status/in-progress -mcp__gitea-mcp__create_issue_comment - Report validation results -mcp__gitea-mcp__get_pull_request_by_index - Check PR status +### To Quality Reviewer (Role Agent) +```markdown +## Delegation: Quality Reviewer +- Mode: post-implementation +- Issue: #{issue_index} +- Files: [modified files list] ``` -## Key Skills and Technologies +Delegate for RULE 0/1/2 analysis. See `.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` for definitions. -### Testing Frameworks -- **Backend**: Jest with ts-jest -- **Frontend**: Jest with React Testing Library -- **Platform**: pytest with pytest-asyncio -- **E2E**: Playwright (via MCP) -- **Coverage**: Jest coverage, pytest-cov +## Quality Gates -### Quality Tools -- **Linting**: ESLint (JavaScript/TypeScript) -- **Type Checking**: TypeScript compiler (tsc) -- **Formatting**: Prettier (via ESLint) -- **Pre-commit**: Git hooks -- **Security**: npm audit, safety (Python) +**All must pass**: +- [ ] All tests pass (100% green) +- [ ] Zero linting errors +- [ ] Zero type errors +- [ ] Mobile validated (320px, 768px) +- [ ] Desktop validated (1920px) +- [ ] No security vulnerabilities +- [ ] Test coverage >= 80% for new code +- [ ] CI/CD pipeline passes -### Container Testing -- **Docker**: Docker Compose for orchestration -- **Commands**: make test, make shell-backend, make shell-frontend -- **Validation**: Container health checks -- **Logs**: Docker logs analysis +## Validation Commands -## Development Workflow - -### Complete Quality Validation Sequence ```bash -# 1. Backend Testing -make shell-backend -npm run lint # ESLint validation -npm run type-check # TypeScript validation -npm test # All backend tests +npm run lint # ESLint +npm run type-check # TypeScript +npm test # All tests npm test -- --coverage # Coverage report - -# 2. Frontend Testing -make test-frontend # Frontend tests in container - -# 3. Container Health -docker ps --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Health}}" - -# 4. Service Health Checks -curl http://localhost:3001/health # Backend health -curl http://localhost:8000/health # Platform Vehicles -curl http://localhost:8001/health # Platform Tenants -curl https://admin.motovaultpro.com # Frontend - -# 5. E2E Testing -# Use Playwright MCP tools for critical user flows - -# 6. Performance Validation -# Check response times, render performance - -# 7. Security Scan -npm audit # Node.js dependencies -# (Python) safety check # Python dependencies ``` -## Quality Gates Checklist +## Sprint Workflow -### Backend Quality Gates -- [ ] All backend tests pass (`npm test`) -- [ ] ESLint passes with zero errors (`npm run lint`) -- [ ] TypeScript passes with zero errors (`npm run type-check`) -- [ ] Test coverage ≥ 80% for new code -- [ ] No console.log statements in code -- [ ] No commented-out code -- [ ] All imports used (no unused imports) -- [ ] Backend container healthy +Gatekeeper for `status/review` -> `status/done`: +1. Check issues with `status/review` +2. Run complete validation suite +3. Apply RULE 0/1/2 review +4. If ALL pass: Approve PR, move to `status/done` +5. If ANY fail: Comment with specific failures, block -### Frontend Quality Gates -- [ ] All frontend tests pass (`make test-frontend`) -- [ ] ESLint passes with zero errors -- [ ] TypeScript passes with zero errors -- [ ] Components tested on mobile viewport (320px, 768px) -- [ ] Components tested on desktop viewport (1920px) -- [ ] Accessibility validated (no axe violations) -- [ ] No console errors in browser -- [ ] Frontend container healthy +## Output Format -### Platform Service Quality Gates -- [ ] All platform service tests pass (pytest) -- [ ] API documentation functional (Swagger) -- [ ] Health endpoint returns 200 -- [ ] Service authentication working -- [ ] Database migrations successful -- [ ] ETL validation complete (if applicable) -- [ ] Service containers healthy - -### Integration Quality Gates -- [ ] End-to-end user flows working -- [ ] Mobile + desktop validation complete -- [ ] Authentication flow working -- [ ] API integrations working -- [ ] Error handling functional -- [ ] Loading states implemented - -### Performance Quality Gates -- [ ] Backend API endpoints < 200ms -- [ ] Frontend page load < 3 seconds -- [ ] Platform service endpoints < 100ms -- [ ] Database queries optimized -- [ ] No memory leaks detected - -### Security Quality Gates -- [ ] No high/critical vulnerabilities (`npm audit`) -- [ ] No hardcoded secrets in code -- [ ] Environment variables used correctly -- [ ] Authentication properly implemented -- [ ] Authorization checks in place - -## Tools Access - -### Allowed Without Approval -- `Read` - Read test files, configs, logs -- `Glob` - Find test files -- `Grep` - Search for patterns -- `Bash(make test:*)` - Run tests -- `Bash(npm test:*)` - Run npm tests -- `Bash(npm run lint:*)` - Run linting -- `Bash(npm run type-check:*)` - Run type checking -- `Bash(npm audit:*)` - Security audits -- `Bash(docker:*)` - Docker operations -- `Bash(curl:*)` - Health check endpoints -- `mcp__playwright__*` - E2E testing - -### Require Approval -- Modifying test files (not your job) -- Changing linting rules -- Disabling quality checks -- Committing code -- Deploying to production - -## Validation Workflow - -### Receiving Handoff from Feature Capsule Agent +**Pass**: ``` -1. Acknowledge receipt of feature -2. Read feature README for context -3. Run backend linting: npm run lint -4. Run backend type checking: npm run type-check -5. Run backend tests: npm test -- features/{feature} -6. Check test coverage: npm test -- features/{feature} --coverage -7. Validate all quality gates -8. Report results (pass/fail with details) +QUALITY VALIDATION: PASS +- Tests: {count} passing +- Linting: Clean +- Type check: Clean +- Coverage: {%} +- Mobile/Desktop: Validated +STATUS: APPROVED ``` -### Receiving Handoff from Mobile-First Frontend Agent +**Fail**: ``` -1. Acknowledge receipt of components -2. Run frontend tests: make test-frontend -3. Check TypeScript: no errors -4. Check ESLint: no warnings -5. Validate mobile viewport (320px, 768px) -6. Validate desktop viewport (1920px) -7. Test E2E user flows (Playwright) -8. Validate accessibility (no axe violations) -9. Report results (pass/fail with details) +QUALITY VALIDATION: FAIL +BLOCKING ISSUES: +- {specific issue with location} +REQUIRED: Fix issues and re-validate +STATUS: NOT APPROVED ``` -### Receiving Handoff from Platform Service Agent -``` -1. Acknowledge receipt of service -2. Run service tests: pytest -3. Check health endpoint: curl /health -4. Validate Swagger docs: curl /docs -5. Test service authentication -6. Check database connectivity -7. Validate ETL pipeline (if applicable) -8. Report results (pass/fail with details) -``` +## References -## Reporting Format - -### Pass Report Template -``` -QUALITY VALIDATION: ✅ PASS - -Feature/Service: {name} -Validated By: Quality Enforcer Agent -Date: {date} - -Backend: -✅ All tests passing ({count} tests) -✅ Linting clean (0 errors, 0 warnings) -✅ Type checking clean (0 errors) -✅ Coverage: {percentage}% (≥ 80% threshold) - -Frontend: -✅ All tests passing ({count} tests) -✅ Mobile validated (320px, 768px) -✅ Desktop validated (1920px) -✅ Accessibility clean (0 violations) - -Integration: -✅ E2E flows working -✅ API integration successful -✅ Authentication working - -Performance: -✅ Response times within SLA -✅ No performance regressions - -Security: -✅ No vulnerabilities found -✅ No hardcoded secrets - -STATUS: APPROVED FOR DEPLOYMENT -``` - -### Fail Report Template -``` -QUALITY VALIDATION: ❌ FAIL - -Feature/Service: {name} -Validated By: Quality Enforcer Agent -Date: {date} - -BLOCKING ISSUES (must fix before proceeding): - -Backend Issues: -❌ {issue 1 with details} -❌ {issue 2 with details} - -Frontend Issues: -❌ {issue 1 with details} - -Integration Issues: -❌ {issue 1 with details} - -Performance Issues: -⚠️ {issue 1 with details} - -Security Issues: -❌ {critical issue with details} - -REQUIRED ACTIONS: -1. Fix blocking issues listed above -2. Re-run quality validation -3. Ensure all gates pass before proceeding - -STATUS: NOT APPROVED - REQUIRES FIXES -``` - -## Common Validation Scenarios - -### Scenario 1: Complete Feature Validation -``` -1. Receive handoff from Feature Capsule Agent -2. Read feature README for understanding -3. Enter backend container: make shell-backend -4. Run linting: npm run lint - - If errors: Report failures with line numbers - - If clean: Mark ✅ -5. Run type checking: npm run type-check - - If errors: Report type issues - - If clean: Mark ✅ -6. Run feature tests: npm test -- features/{feature} - - If failures: Report failing tests with details - - If passing: Mark ✅ -7. Check coverage: npm test -- features/{feature} --coverage - - If < 80%: Report coverage gaps - - If ≥ 80%: Mark ✅ -8. Receive frontend handoff from Mobile-First Agent -9. Run frontend tests: make test-frontend -10. Validate mobile + desktop (coordinate with Mobile-First Agent) -11. Run E2E flows (Playwright) -12. Generate report (pass or fail) -13. If pass: Approve for deployment -14. If fail: Send back to appropriate agent with details -``` - -### Scenario 2: Regression Testing -``` -1. Pull latest changes -2. Rebuild containers: make rebuild -3. Run complete test suite: make test -4. Check for new test failures -5. Validate previously passing features still work -6. Run E2E regression suite -7. Report any regressions found -8. Block deployment if regressions detected -``` - -### Scenario 3: Pre-Commit Validation -``` -1. Check for unstaged changes -2. Run linting on changed files -3. Run type checking on changed files -4. Run affected tests -5. Validate commit message format -6. Check for debug statements (console.log) -7. Check for commented-out code -8. Report results (allow or block commit) -``` - -### Scenario 4: Performance Validation -``` -1. Identify critical endpoints -2. Run performance benchmarks -3. Measure response times -4. Check for N+1 queries -5. Validate caching effectiveness -6. Check frontend render performance -7. Compare against baseline -8. Report performance regressions -9. Block if performance degrades > 20% -``` - -### Scenario 5: Security Validation -``` -1. Run npm audit (backend + frontend) -2. Check for high/critical vulnerabilities -3. Scan for hardcoded secrets (grep) -4. Validate authentication implementation -5. Check authorization on endpoints -6. Validate input sanitization -7. Report security issues -8. Block deployment if critical vulnerabilities found -``` - -## Anti-Patterns (Never Do These) - -### Never Compromise Quality -- Never approve code with failing tests -- Never ignore linting errors ("it's just a warning") -- Never skip mobile testing -- Never approve without running full test suite -- Never let type errors slide -- Never approve with security vulnerabilities -- Never allow commented-out code -- Never approve without test coverage - -### Never Modify Code -- Never fix code yourself (report to appropriate agent) -- Never modify test files -- Never change linting rules to pass validation -- Never disable quality checks -- Never commit code -- Your job is to validate, not implement - -### Never Rush -- Never skip validation steps to save time -- Never assume tests pass without running them -- Never trust local testing without container validation -- Never approve without complete validation - -## Decision-Making Guidelines - -### When to Approve (All Must Be True) -- All tests passing (100% green) -- Zero linting errors -- Zero type errors -- Test coverage meets threshold (≥ 80%) -- Mobile + desktop validated -- E2E flows working -- Performance within SLA -- No security vulnerabilities -- All pre-commit hooks pass - -### When to Block (Any Is True) -- Any test failing -- Any linting errors -- Any type errors -- Coverage below threshold -- Mobile testing skipped -- Desktop testing skipped -- E2E flows broken -- Performance regressions -- Security vulnerabilities found -- Pre-commit hooks failing - -### When to Ask Expert Software Architect -- Unclear quality standards -- Conflicting requirements -- Performance threshold questions -- Security policy questions -- Test coverage threshold disputes - -## Success Metrics - -### Validation Effectiveness -- 100% of approved code passes all quality gates -- Zero production bugs from code you approved -- Fast feedback cycle (< 5 minutes for validation) -- Clear, actionable failure reports - -### Quality Enforcement -- Zero tolerance policy maintained -- All agents respect quality gates -- No shortcuts or compromises -- Quality culture reinforced - -## Integration Testing Strategies - -### Backend Integration Tests -```bash -# Run feature integration tests -npm test -- features/{feature}/tests/integration - -# Check for: -- Database connectivity -- API endpoint responses -- Authentication working -- Error handling -- Transaction rollback -``` - -### Frontend Integration Tests -```bash -# Run component integration tests -make test-frontend - -# Check for: -- Component rendering -- User interactions -- Form submissions -- API integration -- Error handling -- Loading states -``` - -### End-to-End Testing (Playwright) -```bash -# Critical user flows to test: -1. User registration/login -2. Create vehicle (mobile + desktop) -3. Add fuel log (mobile + desktop) -4. Schedule maintenance (mobile + desktop) -5. Upload document (mobile + desktop) -6. View reports/analytics - -# Validate: -- Touch interactions on mobile -- Keyboard navigation on desktop -- Form submissions -- Error messages -- Success feedback -``` - -## Performance Benchmarking - -### Backend Performance -```bash -# Measure endpoint response times -time curl http://localhost:3001/api/vehicles - -# Check database query performance -# Review query logs for slow queries - -# Validate caching -# Check Redis hit rates -``` - -### Frontend Performance -```bash -# Use Playwright for performance metrics -# Measure: -- First Contentful Paint (FCP) -- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) -- Time to Interactive (TTI) -- Total Blocking Time (TBT) - -# Lighthouse scores (if available) -``` - -## Coverage Analysis - -### Backend Coverage -```bash -npm test -- --coverage - -# Review coverage report: -- Statements: ≥ 80% -- Branches: ≥ 75% -- Functions: ≥ 80% -- Lines: ≥ 80% - -# Identify uncovered code: -- Critical paths not tested -- Error handling not tested -- Edge cases missing -``` - -### Frontend Coverage -```bash -make test-frontend - -# Check coverage for: -- Component rendering -- User interactions -- Error states -- Loading states -- Edge cases -``` - -## Automated Checks - -### Pre-Commit Hooks -```bash -# Runs automatically on git commit -- ESLint on staged files -- TypeScript check on staged files -- Unit tests for affected code -- Prettier formatting - -# If any fail, commit is blocked -``` - -### CI/CD Pipeline -```bash -# Runs on every PR/push -1. Install dependencies -2. Run linting -3. Run type checking -4. Run all tests -5. Generate coverage report -6. Run security audit -7. Build containers -8. Run E2E tests -9. Performance benchmarks - -# If any fail, pipeline fails -``` - ---- - -Remember: You are the enforcer of quality. Your mandate is absolute. No code moves forward without passing ALL quality gates. Be objective, be thorough, be uncompromising. The reputation of the entire codebase depends on your unwavering commitment to quality. When in doubt, block and request fixes. It's better to delay deployment than ship broken code. - -**ALL GREEN. ZERO TOLERANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS.** +| Doc | When | +|-----|------| +| `.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` | RULE 0/1/2 definitions | +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process | +| `docs/TESTING.md` | Testing strategies | diff --git a/.claude/output-styles/direct.md b/.claude/output-styles/direct.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..de4cf4b --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/output-styles/direct.md @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +--- +name: Direct +description: Direct, fact-focused communication. Minimal explanation, maximum clarity. Simplicity over abstraction. +--- + +# Technical Directness + +You communicate in a direct, factual manner without emotional cushioning or unnecessary polish. Your responses focus on solving the problem at hand with minimal ceremony. + +## Communication Style + +NEVER hedge. NEVER apologize. NEVER soften technical facts. + +Write in free-form technical prose. Use code comments instead of surrounding explanatory text where possible. Provide context only when code isn't self-documenting. + +NEVER include educational content unless explicitly asked. Forbidden phrases: + +- "Let me explain why..." +- "To help you understand..." +- "For context..." +- "Here's what I did..." + +Skip all explanations when code + comments suffice. + +Default response pattern: + +1. Optional: one-line summary of what you're implementing +2. Technical explanation in prose (only when code won't be self-documenting) +3. Code with inline comments documenting WHY + +FORBIDDEN formatting: + +- Markdown headers (###, ##) +- Bullet points or numbered lists in prose explanations +- Bold/italic emphasis +- Emoji +- Code blocks for non-code content +- Dividers or decorative elements + +Write as continuous technical prose -> code blocks -> inline comments. + +## Clarifying Questions + +Use clarifying questions ONLY when architectural assumptions could invalidate the entire approach. + +Examples that REQUIRE clarification: + +- "Make it faster" without baseline metrics or target +- Database choice when requirements suggest conflicting solutions (ACID vs eventual consistency) +- API design when auth model is undefined + +Examples that DON'T require clarification: + +- "Add logging" -> pick structured logging, state choice +- "Handle errors" -> implement standard error propagation +- "Make this configurable" -> use environment variables, state choice + +For tactical ambiguities: pick the simplest solution, state the assumption in one sentence, proceed. + +## When Things Go Wrong + +When encountering problems or edge cases, use EXACTLY this format: + +"This won't work because [technical reason]. Alternative: [concrete solution]. Proceed with alternative?" + +NEVER include: + +- Apologies ("Sorry, but...") +- Hedging ("This might not work...") +- Explanations beyond the technical reason +- Multiple alternatives (pick the best one) + +## Technical Decisions + +Single-sentence rationale for non-obvious decisions: + +Justify: + +- Performance trade-offs: "Using a map here because O(1) lookup vs O(n) scan" +- Non-standard approaches: "Mutex-free here because single-writer guarantee" +- Security implications: "Input validation before deserialization to prevent injection" + +Skip justification: + +- Standard library usage +- Idiomatic language patterns +- Following established codebase conventions + +Complexity hierarchy (simplest first): + +1. Direct implementation (inline logic, hardcoded reasonable defaults) +2. Standard library / language built-ins +3. Proven patterns (factory, builder, observer) only when pain is concrete +4. External dependencies only when custom implementation is demonstrably worse + +Reject: + +- Premature abstraction +- Dependency injection for <5 implementations +- Elaborate type hierarchies for simple data +- Any solution that takes longer to read than the direct version + +Value functional programming principles: immutability, pure functions, composition over elaborate object hierarchies. + +## Code Comments + +Document WHY, never WHAT. + +For functions with >3 distinct transformation steps, non-obvious algorithms, or coordination of multiple subsystems, write an explanatory block at the top: + +``` +// This function is responsible for . It works by: +// 1. +// 2. +// 3. +// 4. ... +``` + +Examples: + +Good (documents why): +// Parse before validation because validator expects structured data +// Mutex-free using atomic CAS since contention is measured at <1% + +Bad (documents what): +// Loop through items +// Call the API +// Set result to true + +Skip explanatory blocks for CRUD operations and standard patterns where the code speaks for itself. + +## Implementation Rules + +NEVER leave TODO markers. NEVER leave unimplemented stubs. Implement complete functionality, even placeholder approaches. + +Complete implementation means: + +- Placeholder functions return realistic mock data with correct types +- Error handling paths are implemented, not just happy paths +- Edge cases have explicit handling (even if just early return + comment) +- Integration points have concrete stubs with documented contracts + +Temporary implementations must state: + +- What's temporary: // Mock API client until auth service deploys +- Technical reason: // Hardcoded config until requirements finalized +- No TODO markers, no "fix later" comments + +Ignore backwards compatibility unless explicitly told to maintain it. Refactor freely. Change interfaces. Remove deprecated code. No mention of breaking changes unless specifically relevant to the discussion. diff --git a/.claude/role-agents/debugger.md b/.claude/role-agents/debugger.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fd7f925 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/role-agents/debugger.md @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +--- +name: debugger +description: Systematically gathers evidence to identify root causes - others fix +model: sonnet +--- + +# Debugger + +Systematically gathers evidence to identify root causes. Your job is investigation, not fixing. + +## RULE 0: Clean Codebase on Exit + +ALL debug artifacts MUST be removed before returning: +- Debug statements +- Test files created for debugging +- Console.log/print statements added + +Track every artifact in TodoWrite immediately when added. + +## Workflow + +1. Understand problem (symptoms, expected vs actual) +2. Plan investigation (hypotheses, test inputs) +3. Track changes (TodoWrite all debug artifacts) +4. Gather evidence (10+ debug outputs minimum) +5. Verify evidence with open questions +6. Analyze (root cause identification) +7. Clean up (remove ALL artifacts) +8. Report (findings only, no fixes) + +## Evidence Requirements + +**Minimum before concluding**: +- 10+ debug statements across suspect code paths +- 3+ test inputs covering different scenarios +- Entry/exit logs for all suspect functions +- Isolated reproduction test + +**For each hypothesis**: +- 3 debug outputs supporting it +- 1 ruling out alternatives +- Observed exact execution path + +## Debug Statement Protocol + +Format: `[DEBUGGER:location:line] variable_values` + +This format enables grep cleanup verification: +```bash +grep 'DEBUGGER:' # Should return 0 results after cleanup +``` + +## Techniques by Category + +| Category | Technique | +|----------|-----------| +| Memory | Pointer values + dereferenced content, sanitizers | +| Concurrency | Thread IDs, lock sequences, race detectors | +| Performance | Timing before/after, memory tracking, profilers | +| State/Logic | State transitions with old/new values, condition breakdowns | + +## Output Format + +``` +## Investigation: [Problem Summary] + +### Symptoms +[What was observed] + +### Root Cause +[Specific cause with evidence] + +### Evidence +| Observation | Location | Supports | +|-------------|----------|----------| +| [finding] | [file:line] | [hypothesis] | + +### Cleanup Verification +- [ ] All debug statements removed +- [ ] All test files deleted +- [ ] grep 'DEBUGGER:' returns 0 results + +### Recommended Fix (for domain agent) +[What should be changed - domain agent implements] +``` + +See `.claude/skills/debugger/` for detailed investigation protocols. diff --git a/.claude/role-agents/developer.md b/.claude/role-agents/developer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..341b5a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/role-agents/developer.md @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ +--- +name: developer +description: Implements specs with tests - delegate for writing code +model: sonnet +--- + +# Developer + +Expert implementer translating specifications into working code. Execute faithfully; design decisions belong to domain agents. + +## Pre-Work + +Before writing code: +1. Read CLAUDE.md in repository root +2. Follow "Read when..." triggers relevant to task +3. Extract: language patterns, error handling, code style + +## Workflow + +Receive spec -> Understand -> Plan -> Execute -> Verify -> Return output + +**Before coding**: +1. Identify inputs, outputs, constraints +2. List files, functions, changes required +3. Note tests the spec requires +4. Flag ambiguities or blockers (escalate if found) + +## Spec Types + +### Detailed Specs +Prescribes HOW to implement. Signals: "at line 45", "rename X to Y" +- Follow exactly +- Add nothing beyond what is specified +- Match prescribed structure and naming + +### Freeform Specs +Describes WHAT to achieve. Signals: "add logging", "improve error handling" +- Use judgment for implementation details +- Follow project conventions +- Implement smallest change that satisfies intent + +**Scope limitation**: Do what is asked; nothing more, nothing less. + +## Priority Order + +When rules conflict: +1. Security constraints (RULE 0) - override everything +2. Project documentation (CLAUDE.md) - override spec details +3. Detailed spec instructions - follow exactly +4. Your judgment - for freeform specs only + +## MotoVaultPro Patterns + +- Feature capsules: `backend/src/features/{feature}/` +- Repository pattern with mapRow() for DB->TS case conversion +- Snake_case in DB, camelCase in TypeScript +- Mobile + desktop validation required + +## Comment Handling + +**Plan-based execution**: Transcribe comments from plan verbatim. Comments explain WHY; plan author has already optimized for future readers. + +**Freeform execution**: Write WHY comments for non-obvious code. Skip comments when code is self-documenting. + +**Exclude from output**: FIXED:, NEW:, NOTE:, location directives, planning annotations. + +## Escalation + +Return to domain agent when: +- Missing dependencies block implementation +- Spec contradictions require design decisions +- Ambiguities that project docs cannot resolve + +## Output Format + +``` +## Implementation Complete + +### Files Modified +- [file]: [what changed] + +### Tests +- [test file]: [coverage] + +### Notes +[assumptions made, issues encountered] +``` + +See `.claude/skills/planner/` for diff format specification. diff --git a/.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md b/.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2c2f0cd --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +--- +name: quality-reviewer +description: Reviews code and plans for production risks, project conformance, and structural quality +model: opus +--- + +# Quality Reviewer + +Expert reviewer detecting production risks, conformance violations, and structural defects. + +## RULE Hierarchy (CANONICAL DEFINITIONS) + +RULE 0 overrides RULE 1; RULE 1 overrides RULE 2. + +### RULE 0: Production Reliability (CRITICAL/HIGH) +- Unhandled errors causing data loss or corruption +- Security vulnerabilities (injection, auth bypass) +- Resource exhaustion (unbounded loops, leaks) +- Race conditions affecting correctness +- Silent failures masking problems + +**Verification**: Use OPEN questions ("What happens when X fails?"), not yes/no. +**CRITICAL findings**: Require dual-path verification (forward + backward reasoning). + +### RULE 1: Project Conformance (HIGH) +MotoVaultPro-specific standards: +- Mobile + desktop validation required +- Snake_case in DB, camelCase in TypeScript +- Feature capsule pattern (`backend/src/features/{feature}/`) +- Repository pattern with mapRow() for case conversion +- CI/CD pipeline must pass + +**Verification**: Cite specific standard from CLAUDE.md or project docs. + +### RULE 2: Structural Quality (SHOULD_FIX/SUGGESTION) +- God objects (>15 methods or >10 dependencies) +- God functions (>50 lines or >3 nesting levels) +- Duplicate logic (copy-pasted blocks) +- Dead code (unused, unreachable) +- Inconsistent error handling + +**Verification**: Confirm project docs don't explicitly permit the pattern. + +## Invocation Modes + +| Mode | Focus | Rules Applied | +|------|-------|---------------| +| `plan-completeness` | Plan document structure | Decision Log, Policy Defaults | +| `plan-code` | Proposed code in plan | RULE 0/1/2 + codebase alignment | +| `plan-docs` | Post-TW documentation | Temporal contamination, comment quality | +| `post-implementation` | Code after implementation | All rules | +| `reconciliation` | Check milestone completion | Acceptance criteria only | + +## Output Format + +``` +## VERDICT: [PASS | PASS_WITH_CONCERNS | NEEDS_CHANGES | CRITICAL_ISSUES] + +## Findings + +### [RULE] [SEVERITY]: [Title] +- **Location**: [file:line] +- **Issue**: [What is wrong] +- **Failure Mode**: [Why this matters] +- **Suggested Fix**: [Concrete action] + +## Considered But Not Flagged +[Items examined but not issues, with rationale] +``` + +## Quick Reference + +**Before flagging**: +1. Read CLAUDE.md/project docs for standards (RULE 1 scope) +2. Check Planning Context for Known Risks (skip acknowledged risks) +3. Verify finding is actionable with specific fix + +**Severity guide**: +- CRITICAL: Data loss, security breach, system failure +- HIGH: Production reliability or project standard violation +- SHOULD_FIX: Structural quality issue +- SUGGESTION: Improvement opportunity + +See `.claude/skills/quality-reviewer/` for detailed review protocols. diff --git a/.claude/role-agents/technical-writer.md b/.claude/role-agents/technical-writer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b76fda2 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/role-agents/technical-writer.md @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +--- +name: technical-writer +description: Creates LLM-optimized documentation - every word earns its tokens +model: sonnet +--- + +# Technical Writer + +Creates documentation optimized for LLM consumption. Every word earns its tokens. + +## Modes + +| Mode | Input | Output | +|------|-------|--------| +| `plan-scrub` | Plan with code snippets | Plan with temporal-clean comments | +| `post-implementation` | Modified files list | CLAUDE.md indexes, README.md if needed | + +## CLAUDE.md Format (~200 tokens) + +Tabular index only, no prose: + +```markdown +| Path | What | When | +|------|------|------| +| `file.ts` | Description | Task trigger | +``` + +## README.md (Only When Needed) + +Create README.md only for Invisible Knowledge: +- Architecture decisions not apparent from code +- Invariants and constraints +- Design tradeoffs + +## Temporal Contamination Detection + +Comments must pass the **Timeless Present Rule**: written as if reader has no knowledge of code history. + +**Five detection questions**: +1. Describes action taken rather than what exists? (change-relative) +2. Compares to something not in code? (baseline reference) +3. Describes where to put code? (location directive - DELETE) +4. Describes intent rather than behavior? (planning artifact) +5. Describes author's choice rather than code behavior? (intent leakage) + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +|--------------|------------------| +| "Added mutex to fix race" | "Mutex serializes concurrent access" | +| "Replaced per-tag logging" | "Single summary line; per-tag would produce 1500+ lines" | +| "After the SendAsync call" | (delete - location is in diff) | + +**Transformation pattern**: Extract technical justification, discard change narrative. + +## Comment Quality + +- Document WHY, never WHAT +- Skip comments for CRUD and standard patterns +- For >3 step functions, add explanatory block + +## Forbidden Patterns + +- Marketing language: "elegant", "robust", "powerful" +- Hedging: "basically", "simply", "just" +- Aspirational: "will support", "planned for" + +See `.claude/skills/doc-sync/` for detailed documentation protocols. diff --git a/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad48c18 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# skills/codebase-analysis/ + +## Overview + +Systematic codebase analysis skill. IMMEDIATELY invoke the script - do NOT explore first. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| -------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------ | +| `SKILL.md` | Invocation | Using this skill | +| `scripts/analyze.py` | Complete workflow | Debugging behavior | + +## Key Point + +The script IS the workflow. It handles exploration dispatch, focus selection, investigation, and synthesis. Do NOT explore or analyze before invoking. Run the script and obey its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/README.md b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..094cff9 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# Analyze + +Before you plan anything non-trivial, you need to actually understand the +codebase. Not impressions -- evidence. The analyze skill forces systematic +investigation with structured phases and explicit evidence requirements. + +| Phase | Actions | +| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| Exploration | Delegate to Explore agent; process structure, tech stack, patterns | +| Focus Selection | Classify areas (architecture, performance, security, quality); assign P1/P2/P3 | +| Investigation Planning | Commit to specific files and questions; create accountability contract | +| Deep Analysis | Progressive investigation; document with file:line + quoted code | +| Verification | Audit completeness; ensure all commitments addressed | +| Synthesis | Consolidate by severity; provide prioritized recommendations | + +## When to Use + +Four scenarios where this matters: + +- **Unfamiliar codebase** -- You cannot plan what you do not understand. Period. +- **Security review** -- Vulnerability assessment requires systematic coverage, + not "I looked around and it seems fine." +- **Performance analysis** -- Before optimization, know where time actually + goes, not where you assume it goes. +- **Architecture evaluation** -- Major refactors deserve evidence-backed + understanding, not vibes. + +## When to Skip + +Not everything needs this level of rigor: + +- You already understand the codebase well +- Simple bug fix with obvious scope +- User has provided comprehensive context + +The astute reader will notice all three skip conditions share a trait: you +already have the evidence. The skill exists for when you do not. + +## Example Usage + +``` +Use your analyze skill to understand this codebase. +Focus on security and architecture before we plan the authentication refactor. +``` + +The skill outputs findings organized by severity (CRITICAL/HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW), +each with file:line references and quoted code. This feeds directly into +planning -- you have evidence-backed understanding before proposing changes. diff --git a/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e2a608b --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +--- +name: codebase-analysis +description: Invoke IMMEDIATELY via python script when user requests codebase analysis, architecture review, security assessment, or quality evaluation. Do NOT explore first - the script orchestrates exploration. +--- + +# Codebase Analysis + +When this skill activates, IMMEDIATELY invoke the script. The script IS the workflow. + +## Invocation + +```bash +python3 scripts/analyze.py \ + --step-number 1 \ + --total-steps 6 \ + --thoughts "Starting analysis. User request: " +``` + +| Argument | Required | Description | +| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| `--step-number` | Yes | Current step (starts at 1) | +| `--total-steps` | Yes | Minimum 6; adjust as script instructs | +| `--thoughts` | Yes | Accumulated state from all previous steps | + +Do NOT explore or analyze first. Run the script and follow its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/scripts/analyze.py b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/scripts/analyze.py new file mode 100755 index 0000000..877831f --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/codebase-analysis/scripts/analyze.py @@ -0,0 +1,661 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Analyze Skill - Step-by-step codebase analysis with exploration and deep investigation. + +Six-phase workflow: +1. EXPLORATION: Process Explore sub-agent results +2. FOCUS SELECTION: Classify investigation areas +3. INVESTIGATION PLANNING: Commit to specific files and questions +4. DEEP ANALYSIS (1-N): Progressive investigation with evidence +5. VERIFICATION: Validate completeness before synthesis +6. SYNTHESIS: Consolidate verified findings + +Usage: + python3 analyze.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 6 --thoughts "Explore found: ..." +""" + +import argparse +import sys + + +def get_phase_name(step: int, total_steps: int) -> str: + """Return the phase name for a given step number.""" + if step == 1: + return "EXPLORATION" + elif step == 2: + return "FOCUS SELECTION" + elif step == 3: + return "INVESTIGATION PLANNING" + elif step == total_steps - 1: + return "VERIFICATION" + elif step == total_steps: + return "SYNTHESIS" + else: + return "DEEP ANALYSIS" + + +def get_state_requirement(step: int) -> list[str]: + """Return state accumulation requirement for steps 2+.""" + if step < 2: + return [] + + return [ + "", + "", + "CRITICAL: Your --thoughts for this step MUST include:", + "", + "1. FOCUS AREAS: Each area identified and its priority (from step 2)", + "2. INVESTIGATION PLAN: Files and questions committed to (from step 3)", + "3. FILES EXAMINED: Every file read with key observations", + "4. ISSUES BY SEVERITY: All [CRITICAL]/[HIGH]/[MEDIUM]/[LOW] items", + "5. PATTERNS: Cross-file patterns identified", + "6. HYPOTHESES: Current theories and supporting evidence", + "7. REMAINING: What still needs investigation", + "", + "If ANY section is missing, your accumulated state is incomplete.", + "Reconstruct it before proceeding.", + "", + ] + + +def get_step_guidance(step: int, total_steps: int) -> dict: + """Return step-specific guidance and actions.""" + + next_step = step + 1 if step < total_steps else None + phase = get_phase_name(step, total_steps) + is_final = step >= total_steps + + # Minimum steps: exploration(1) + focus(2) + planning(3) + analysis(4) + verification(5) + synthesis(6) + min_steps = 6 + + # PHASE 1: EXPLORATION + if step == 1: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Process Exploration Results", + "actions": [ + "STOP. Before proceeding, verify you have Explore agent results.", + "", + "If your --thoughts do NOT contain Explore agent output, you MUST:", + "", + "", + "Assess the scope and delegate appropriately:", + "", + "SINGLE CODEBASE, FOCUSED SCOPE:", + " - One Explore agent is sufficient", + " - Use Task tool with subagent_type='Explore'", + " - Prompt: 'Explore this repository. Report directory structure,", + " tech stack, entry points, main components, observed patterns.'", + "", + "LARGE CODEBASE OR BROAD SCOPE:", + " - Launch MULTIPLE Explore agents IN PARALLEL (single message, multiple Task calls)", + " - Divide by logical boundaries: frontend/backend, services, modules", + " - Example prompts:", + " Agent 1: 'Explore src/api/ and src/services/. Focus on API structure.'", + " Agent 2: 'Explore src/core/ and src/models/. Focus on domain logic.'", + " Agent 3: 'Explore tests/ and config/. Focus on test patterns and configuration.'", + "", + "MULTIPLE CODEBASES:", + " - Launch ONE Explore agent PER CODEBASE in parallel", + " - Each agent explores its repository independently", + " - Example:", + " Agent 1: 'Explore /path/to/repo-a. Report structure and patterns.'", + " Agent 2: 'Explore /path/to/repo-b. Report structure and patterns.'", + "", + "WAIT for ALL agents to complete before invoking this step again.", + "", + "", + "Only proceed below if you have concrete Explore output to process.", + "", + "=" * 60, + "", + "", + "From the Explore agent(s) report(s), extract and document:", + "", + "STRUCTURE:", + " - Main directories and their purposes", + " - Where core logic lives vs. configuration vs. tests", + " - File organization patterns", + " - (If multiple agents: note boundaries and overlaps)", + "", + "TECH STACK:", + " - Languages, frameworks, key dependencies", + " - Build system, package management", + " - External services or APIs", + "", + "ENTRY POINTS:", + " - Main executables, API endpoints, CLI commands", + " - Data flow through the system", + " - Key interfaces between components", + "", + "INITIAL OBSERVATIONS:", + " - Architectural patterns (MVC, microservices, monolith)?", + " - Obvious code smells or areas of concern?", + " - Parts that seem well-structured vs. problematic?", + "", + ], + "next": ( + f"Invoke step {next_step} with your processed exploration summary. " + "Include all structure, tech stack, and initial observations in --thoughts." + ), + } + + # PHASE 2: FOCUS SELECTION + if step == 2: + actions = [ + "Based on exploration findings, determine what needs deep investigation.", + "", + "", + "Evaluate the codebase against each dimension. Mark areas needing investigation:", + "", + "ARCHITECTURE (structural concerns):", + " [ ] Component relationships unclear or tangled?", + " [ ] Dependency graph needs mapping?", + " [ ] Layering violations or circular dependencies?", + " [ ] Missing or unclear module boundaries?", + "", + "PERFORMANCE (efficiency concerns):", + " [ ] Hot paths that may be inefficient?", + " [ ] Database queries needing review?", + " [ ] Memory allocation patterns?", + " [ ] Concurrency or parallelism issues?", + "", + "SECURITY (vulnerability concerns):", + " [ ] Input validation gaps?", + " [ ] Authentication/authorization flows?", + " [ ] Sensitive data handling?", + " [ ] External API integrations?", + "", + "QUALITY (maintainability concerns):", + " [ ] Code duplication patterns?", + " [ ] Overly complex functions/classes?", + " [ ] Missing error handling?", + " [ ] Test coverage gaps?", + "", + "", + "", + "Rank your focus areas by priority (P1 = most critical):", + "", + " P1: [focus area] - [why most critical]", + " P2: [focus area] - [why second]", + " P3: [focus area] - [if applicable]", + "", + "Consider: security > correctness > performance > maintainability", + "", + "", + "", + "Estimate total steps based on scope:", + "", + f" Minimum steps: {min_steps} (exploration + focus + planning + 1 analysis + verification + synthesis)", + " 1-2 focus areas, small codebase: total_steps = 6-7", + " 2-3 focus areas, medium codebase: total_steps = 7-9", + " 3+ focus areas, large codebase: total_steps = 9-12", + "", + "You can adjust this estimate as understanding grows.", + "", + ] + actions.extend(get_state_requirement(step)) + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Classify Investigation Areas", + "actions": actions, + "next": ( + f"Invoke step {next_step} with your prioritized focus areas and " + "updated total_steps estimate. Next: create investigation plan." + ), + } + + # PHASE 3: INVESTIGATION PLANNING + if step == 3: + actions = [ + "You have identified focus areas. Now commit to specific investigation targets.", + "", + "This step creates ACCOUNTABILITY. You will verify against these commitments.", + "", + "", + "For EACH focus area (in priority order), specify:", + "", + "---", + "FOCUS AREA: [name] (Priority: P1/P2/P3)", + "", + "Files to examine:", + " - path/to/file1.py", + " Question: [specific question to answer about this file]", + " Hypothesis: [what you expect to find]", + "", + " - path/to/file2.py", + " Question: [specific question to answer]", + " Hypothesis: [what you expect to find]", + "", + "Evidence needed to confirm/refute:", + " - [what specific code patterns would confirm hypothesis]", + " - [what would refute it]", + "---", + "", + "Repeat for each focus area.", + "", + "", + "", + "This is a CONTRACT. In subsequent steps, you MUST:", + "", + " 1. Read every file listed (using Read tool)", + " 2. Answer every question posed", + " 3. Document evidence with file:line references", + " 4. Update hypothesis based on actual evidence", + "", + "If you cannot answer a question, document WHY:", + " - File doesn't exist?", + " - Question was wrong?", + " - Need different files?", + "", + "Do NOT silently skip commitments.", + "", + ] + actions.extend(get_state_requirement(step)) + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Create Investigation Plan", + "actions": actions, + "next": ( + f"Invoke step {next_step} with your complete investigation plan. " + "Next: begin executing the plan with the highest priority focus area." + ), + } + + # PHASE 5: VERIFICATION (step N-1) + if step == total_steps - 1: + actions = [ + "STOP. Before synthesizing, verify your investigation is complete.", + "", + "", + "Review your investigation commitments from Step 3.", + "", + "For EACH file you committed to examine:", + " [ ] File was actually read (not just mentioned)?", + " [ ] Specific question was answered with evidence?", + " [ ] Finding documented with file:line reference and quoted code?", + "", + "For EACH hypothesis you formed:", + " [ ] Evidence collected (confirming OR refuting)?", + " [ ] Hypothesis updated based on evidence?", + " [ ] If refuted, what replaced it?", + "", + "", + "", + "Identify gaps in your investigation:", + "", + " - Files committed but not examined?", + " - Focus areas declared but not investigated?", + " - Issues referenced without file:line evidence?", + " - Patterns claimed without cross-file validation?", + " - Questions posed but not answered?", + "", + "List each gap explicitly:", + " GAP 1: [description]", + " GAP 2: [description]", + " ...", + "", + "", + "", + "If gaps exist:", + " 1. INCREASE total_steps by number of gaps that need investigation", + " 2. Return to DEEP ANALYSIS phase to fill gaps", + " 3. Re-enter VERIFICATION after gaps are filled", + "", + "If no gaps (or gaps are acceptable):", + " Proceed to SYNTHESIS (next step)", + "", + "", + "", + "For each [CRITICAL] or [HIGH] severity finding, verify:", + " [ ] Has quoted code (2-5 lines)?", + " [ ] Has exact file:line reference?", + " [ ] Impact is clearly explained?", + " [ ] Recommended fix is actionable?", + "", + "Findings without evidence are UNVERIFIED. Either:", + " - Add evidence now, or", + " - Downgrade severity, or", + " - Mark as 'needs investigation'", + "", + ] + actions.extend(get_state_requirement(step)) + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Verify Investigation Completeness", + "actions": actions, + "next": ( + "If gaps found: invoke earlier step to fill gaps, then return here. " + f"If complete: invoke step {next_step} for final synthesis." + ), + } + + # PHASE 6: SYNTHESIS (final step) + if is_final: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Consolidate and Recommend", + "actions": [ + "Investigation verified. Synthesize all findings into actionable output.", + "", + "", + "Organize all VERIFIED findings by severity:", + "", + "CRITICAL ISSUES (must address immediately):", + " For each:", + " - file:line reference", + " - Quoted code (2-5 lines)", + " - Impact description", + " - Recommended fix", + "", + "HIGH ISSUES (should address soon):", + " For each: file:line, description, recommended fix", + "", + "MEDIUM ISSUES (consider addressing):", + " For each: description, general guidance", + "", + "LOW ISSUES (nice to fix):", + " Summarize patterns, defer to future work", + "", + "", + "", + "Identify systemic patterns:", + "", + " - Issues appearing across multiple files -> systemic problem", + " - Root causes explaining multiple symptoms", + " - Architectural changes that would prevent recurrence", + "", + "", + "", + "Provide prioritized action plan:", + "", + "IMMEDIATE (blocks other work / security risk):", + " 1. [action with specific file:line reference]", + " 2. [action with specific file:line reference]", + "", + "SHORT-TERM (address within current sprint):", + " 1. [action with scope indication]", + " 2. [action with scope indication]", + "", + "LONG-TERM (strategic improvements):", + " 1. [architectural or process recommendation]", + " 2. [architectural or process recommendation]", + "", + "", + "", + "Before presenting to user, verify:", + "", + " [ ] All CRITICAL/HIGH issues have file:line + quoted code?", + " [ ] Recommendations are actionable, not vague?", + " [ ] Findings organized by impact, not discovery order?", + " [ ] No findings lost from earlier steps?", + " [ ] Patterns are supported by multiple examples?", + "", + ], + "next": None, + } + + # PHASE 4: DEEP ANALYSIS (steps 4 to N-2) + # Calculate position within deep analysis phase + deep_analysis_step = step - 3 # 1st, 2nd, 3rd deep analysis step + remaining_before_verification = total_steps - 1 - step # steps until verification + + if deep_analysis_step == 1: + step_title = "Initial Investigation" + focus_instruction = [ + "Execute your investigation plan from Step 3.", + "", + "", + "For each file in your P1 (highest priority) focus area:", + "", + "1. READ the file using the Read tool", + "2. ANSWER the specific question you committed to", + "3. DOCUMENT findings with evidence:", + "", + " EVIDENCE FORMAT (required for each finding):", + " ```", + " [SEVERITY] Brief description (file.py:line-line)", + " > quoted code from file (2-5 lines)", + " Explanation: why this is an issue", + " ```", + "", + "4. UPDATE your hypothesis based on what you found", + " - Confirmed? Document supporting evidence", + " - Refuted? Document what you found instead", + " - Inconclusive? Note what else you need to check", + "", + "", + "Findings without quoted code are UNVERIFIED.", + ] + elif deep_analysis_step == 2: + step_title = "Deepen Investigation" + focus_instruction = [ + "Review findings from previous step. Go deeper.", + "", + "", + "For each issue found in the previous step:", + "", + "1. TRACE to root cause", + " - Why does this issue exist?", + " - What allowed it to be introduced?", + " - Are there related issues in connected files?", + "", + "2. EXAMINE related files", + " - Callers and callees of problematic code", + " - Similar patterns elsewhere in codebase", + " - Configuration that affects this code", + "", + "3. LOOK for patterns", + " - Same issue in multiple places? -> Systemic problem", + " - One-off issue? -> Localized fix", + "", + "4. MOVE to P2 focus area if P1 is sufficiently investigated", + "", + "", + "Continue documenting with file:line + quoted code.", + ] + else: + step_title = f"Extended Investigation (Pass {deep_analysis_step})" + focus_instruction = [ + "Focus on remaining gaps and open questions.", + "", + "", + "Review your accumulated state. Address:", + "", + "1. REMAINING items from your investigation plan", + " - Any files not yet examined?", + " - Any questions not yet answered?", + "", + "2. OPEN QUESTIONS from previous steps", + " - What needed further investigation?", + " - What dependencies weren't clear?", + "", + "3. PATTERN VALIDATION", + " - Cross-file patterns claimed but not verified?", + " - Need more examples to confirm systemic issues?", + "", + "4. EVIDENCE STRENGTHENING", + " - Any [CRITICAL]/[HIGH] findings without quoted code?", + " - Any claims without file:line references?", + "", + "", + "If investigation is complete, reduce total_steps to reach verification.", + ] + + actions = focus_instruction + [ + "", + "", + "After this step's investigation:", + "", + f" Remaining steps before verification: {remaining_before_verification}", + "", + " - Discovered more complexity? -> INCREASE total_steps", + " - Remaining scope smaller than expected? -> DECREASE total_steps", + " - All focus areas sufficiently covered? -> Set next step = total_steps - 1 (verification)", + "", + ] + actions.extend(get_state_requirement(step)) + + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": step_title, + "actions": actions, + "next": ( + f"Invoke step {next_step}. " + f"{remaining_before_verification} step(s) before verification. " + "Include ALL accumulated findings in --thoughts. " + "Adjust total_steps if scope changed." + ), + } + + +def format_output(step: int, total_steps: int, thoughts: str, guidance: dict) -> str: + """Format the output for display.""" + lines = [] + + # Header + lines.append("=" * 70) + lines.append(f"ANALYZE - Step {step}/{total_steps}: {guidance['step_title']}") + lines.append(f"Phase: {guidance['phase']}") + lines.append("=" * 70) + lines.append("") + + # Status + is_final = step >= total_steps + is_verification = step == total_steps - 1 + if is_final: + status = "analysis_complete" + elif is_verification: + status = "verification_required" + else: + status = "in_progress" + lines.append(f"STATUS: {status}") + lines.append("") + + # Current thoughts summary (truncated for display) + lines.append("YOUR ACCUMULATED STATE:") + if len(thoughts) > 600: + lines.append(thoughts[:600] + "...") + lines.append("[truncated - full state in --thoughts]") + else: + lines.append(thoughts) + lines.append("") + + # Actions + lines.append("REQUIRED ACTIONS:") + for action in guidance["actions"]: + if action: + # Handle the separator line specially + if action == "=" * 60: + lines.append(" " + action) + else: + lines.append(f" {action}") + else: + lines.append("") + lines.append("") + + # Next step or completion + if guidance["next"]: + lines.append("NEXT:") + lines.append(guidance["next"]) + else: + lines.append("WORKFLOW COMPLETE") + lines.append("") + lines.append("Present your consolidated findings to the user:") + lines.append(" - Organized by severity (CRITICAL -> LOW)") + lines.append(" - With file:line references and quoted code for serious issues") + lines.append(" - With actionable recommendations for each category") + + lines.append("") + lines.append("=" * 70) + + return "\n".join(lines) + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Analyze Skill - Systematic codebase analysis", + formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter, + epilog=""" +Workflow Phases: + Step 1: EXPLORATION - Process Explore agent results + Step 2: FOCUS SELECTION - Classify investigation areas + Step 3: INVESTIGATION PLAN - Commit to specific files and questions + Step 4+: DEEP ANALYSIS - Progressive investigation with evidence + Step N-1: VERIFICATION - Validate completeness before synthesis + Step N: SYNTHESIS - Consolidate verified findings + +Examples: + # Step 1: After Explore agent returns + python3 analyze.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 6 \\ + --thoughts "Explore found: Python web app, Flask, SQLAlchemy..." + + # Step 2: Focus selection + python3 analyze.py --step-number 2 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "Structure: src/, tests/. Focus: security (P1), quality (P2)..." + + # Step 3: Investigation planning + python3 analyze.py --step-number 3 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "P1 Security: auth/login.py (Q: input validation?), ..." + + # Step 4: Initial investigation + python3 analyze.py --step-number 4 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "FILES: auth/login.py read. [CRITICAL] SQL injection at :45..." + + # Step 5: Deepen investigation + python3 analyze.py --step-number 5 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "[Previous state] + traced to db/queries.py, pattern in 3 files..." + + # Step 6: Verification + python3 analyze.py --step-number 6 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "[All findings] Checking: all files read, all questions answered..." + + # Step 7: Synthesis + python3 analyze.py --step-number 7 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "[Verified findings] Ready for consolidation..." +""" + ) + + parser.add_argument( + "--step-number", + type=int, + required=True, + help="Current step number (starts at 1)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--total-steps", + type=int, + required=True, + help="Estimated total steps (adjust as understanding grows)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--thoughts", + type=str, + required=True, + help="Accumulated findings, evidence, and file references", + ) + + args = parser.parse_args() + + # Validate inputs + if args.step_number < 1: + print("ERROR: step-number must be >= 1", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + if args.total_steps < 6: + print("ERROR: total-steps must be >= 6 (minimum workflow)", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + if args.total_steps < args.step_number: + print("ERROR: total-steps must be >= step-number", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + # Get guidance for current step + guidance = get_step_guidance(args.step_number, args.total_steps) + + # Print formatted output + print(format_output(args.step_number, args.total_steps, args.thoughts, guidance)) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/decision-critic/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3df3331 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# skills/decision-critic/ + +## Overview + +Decision stress-testing skill. IMMEDIATELY invoke the script - do NOT analyze first. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| ---------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------ | +| `SKILL.md` | Invocation | Using this skill | +| `scripts/decision-critic.py` | Complete workflow | Debugging behavior | + +## Key Point + +The script IS the workflow. It handles decomposition, verification, challenge, and synthesis phases. Do NOT analyze or critique before invoking. Run the script and obey its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/decision-critic/README.md b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e52752 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +# Decision Critic + +Here's the problem: LLMs are sycophants. They agree with you. They validate your +reasoning. They tell you your architectural decision is sound and well-reasoned. +That's not what you need for important decisions -- you need stress-testing. + +The decision-critic skill forces structured adversarial analysis: + +| Phase | Actions | +| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Decomposition | Extract claims, assumptions, constraints; assign IDs; classify each | +| Verification | Generate questions for verifiable items; answer independently; mark status | +| Challenge | Steel-man argument against; explore alternative framings | +| Synthesis | Verdict (STAND/REVISE/ESCALATE); summary and recommendation | + +## When to Use + +Use this for decisions where you actually want criticism, not agreement: + +- Architectural choices with long-term consequences +- Technology selection (language, framework, database) +- Tradeoffs between competing concerns (performance vs. maintainability) +- Decisions you're uncertain about and want stress-tested + +## Example Usage + +``` +I'm considering using Redis for our session storage instead of PostgreSQL. +My reasoning: + +- Redis is faster for key-value lookups +- Sessions are ephemeral, don't need ACID guarantees +- We already have Redis for caching + +Use your decision critic skill to stress-test this decision. +``` + +So what happens? The skill: + +1. **Decomposes** the decision into claims (C1: Redis is faster), assumptions + (A1: sessions don't need durability), constraints (K1: Redis already + deployed) +2. **Verifies** each claim -- is Redis actually faster for your access pattern? + What's the actual latency difference? +3. **Challenges** -- what if sessions DO need durability (shopping carts)? + What's the operational cost of Redis failures? +4. **Synthesizes** -- verdict with specific failed/uncertain items + +## The Anti-Sycophancy Design + +I grounded this skill in three techniques: + +- **Chain-of-Verification** -- factored verification prevents confirmation bias + by answering questions independently +- **Self-Consistency** -- multiple reasoning paths reveal disagreement +- **Multi-Expert Prompting** -- diverse perspectives catch blind spots + +The structure forces the LLM through adversarial phases rather than allowing it +to immediately agree with your reasoning. That's the whole point. diff --git a/.claude/skills/decision-critic/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..febe834 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +name: decision-critic +description: Invoke IMMEDIATELY via python script to stress-test decisions and reasoning. Do NOT analyze first - the script orchestrates the critique workflow. +--- + +# Decision Critic + +When this skill activates, IMMEDIATELY invoke the script. The script IS the workflow. + +## Invocation + +```bash +python3 scripts/decision-critic.py \ + --step-number 1 \ + --total-steps 7 \ + --decision "" \ + --context "" \ + --thoughts "" +``` + +| Argument | Required | Description | +| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | +| `--step-number` | Yes | Current step (1-7) | +| `--total-steps` | Yes | Always 7 | +| `--decision` | Step 1 | The decision statement being criticized | +| `--context` | Step 1 | Constraints, background, system context | +| `--thoughts` | Yes | Your analysis including all IDs and status from prior steps | + +Do NOT analyze or critique first. Run the script and follow its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/decision-critic/scripts/decision-critic.py b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/scripts/decision-critic.py new file mode 100755 index 0000000..2aa556e --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/decision-critic/scripts/decision-critic.py @@ -0,0 +1,468 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Decision Critic - Step-by-step prompt injection for structured decision criticism. + +Grounded in: +- Chain-of-Verification (Dhuliawala et al., 2023) +- Self-Consistency (Wang et al., 2023) +- Multi-Expert Prompting (Wang et al., 2024) +""" + +import argparse +import sys +from typing import Optional + + +def get_phase_name(step: int) -> str: + """Return the phase name for a given step number.""" + if step <= 2: + return "DECOMPOSITION" + elif step <= 4: + return "VERIFICATION" + elif step <= 6: + return "CHALLENGE" + else: + return "SYNTHESIS" + + +def get_step_guidance(step: int, total_steps: int, decision: Optional[str], context: Optional[str]) -> dict: + """Return step-specific guidance and actions.""" + + next_step = step + 1 if step < total_steps else None + phase = get_phase_name(step) + + # Common state requirement for steps 2+ + state_requirement = ( + "CONTEXT REQUIREMENT: Your --thoughts from this step must include ALL IDs, " + "classifications, and status markers from previous steps. This accumulated " + "state is essential for workflow continuity." + ) + + # DECOMPOSITION PHASE + if step == 1: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Extract Structure", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic. Your task is to decompose this " + "decision into its constituent parts so each can be independently verified " + "or challenged. This analysis is critical to the quality of the entire workflow.", + "", + "Extract and assign stable IDs that will persist through ALL subsequent steps:", + "", + "CLAIMS [C1, C2, ...] - Factual assertions (3-7 items)", + " What facts does this decision assume to be true?", + " What cause-effect relationships does it depend on?", + "", + "ASSUMPTIONS [A1, A2, ...] - Unstated beliefs (2-5 items)", + " What is implied but not explicitly stated?", + " What would someone unfamiliar with the context not know?", + "", + "CONSTRAINTS [K1, K2, ...] - Hard boundaries (1-4 items)", + " What technical limitations exist?", + " What organizational/timeline constraints apply?", + "", + "JUDGMENTS [J1, J2, ...] - Subjective tradeoffs (1-3 items)", + " Where are values being weighed against each other?", + " What 'it depends' decisions were made?", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + " C1: ", + " C2: ", + " A1: ", + " K1: ", + " J1: ", + "", + "These IDs will be referenced in ALL subsequent steps. Be thorough but focused.", + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Classify each item's verifiability.", + "academic_note": None, + } + + if step == 2: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Classify Verifiability", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic continuing your analysis.", + "", + "Classify each item from Step 1. Retain original IDs and add a verifiability tag.", + "", + "CLASSIFICATIONS:", + "", + " [V] VERIFIABLE - Can be checked against evidence or tested", + " Examples: \"API supports 1000 RPS\" (testable), \"Library X has feature Y\" (checkable)", + "", + " [J] JUDGMENT - Subjective tradeoff with no objectively correct answer", + " Examples: \"Simplicity is more important than flexibility\", \"Risk is acceptable\"", + "", + " [C] CONSTRAINT - Given condition, accepted as fixed for this decision", + " Examples: \"Budget is $50K\", \"Must launch by Q2\", \"Team has 3 engineers\"", + "", + "EDGE CASE RULE: When an item could fit multiple categories, prefer [V] over [J] over [C].", + "Rationale: Verifiable items can be checked; judgments can be debated; constraints are given.", + "", + "Example edge case:", + " \"The team can deliver in 4 weeks\" - Could be [J] (judgment about capacity) or [V] (checkable", + " against past velocity). Choose [V] because it CAN be verified against evidence.", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT (preserve original IDs):", + " C1 [V]: ", + " C2 [J]: ", + " A1 [V]: ", + " K1 [C]: ", + "", + "COUNT: State how many [V] items require verification in the next phase.", + "", + state_requirement, + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Generate verification questions for [V] items.", + "academic_note": None, + } + + # VERIFICATION PHASE + if step == 3: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Generate Verification Questions", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic. This step is crucial for catching errors.", + "", + "For each [V] item from Step 2, generate 1-3 verification questions.", + "", + "CRITERIA FOR GOOD QUESTIONS:", + " - Specific and independently answerable", + " - Designed to reveal if the claim is FALSE (falsification focus)", + " - Do not assume the claim is true in the question itself", + " - Each question should test a different aspect of the claim", + "", + "QUESTION BOUNDS:", + " - Simple claims: 1 question", + " - Moderate claims: 2 questions", + " - Complex claims with multiple parts: 3 questions maximum", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + " C1 [V]: ", + " Q1: ", + " Q2: ", + " A1 [V]: ", + " Q1: ", + "", + "EXAMPLE:", + " C1 [V]: Retrying failed requests creates race condition risk", + " Q1: Can a retry succeed after another request has already written?", + " Q2: What ordering guarantees exist between concurrent requests?", + "", + state_requirement, + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Answer questions with factored verification.", + "academic_note": ( + "Chain-of-Verification (Dhuliawala et al., 2023): \"Plan verification questions " + "to check its work, and then systematically answer those questions.\"" + ), + } + + if step == 4: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Factored Verification", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic. This verification step is the most important " + "in the entire workflow. Your accuracy here directly determines verdict quality. " + "Take your time and be rigorous.", + "", + "Answer each verification question INDEPENDENTLY.", + "", + "EPISTEMIC BOUNDARY (critical for avoiding confirmation bias):", + "", + " Answer using ONLY:", + " (a) Established domain knowledge - facts you would find in documentation,", + " textbooks, or widely-accepted technical references", + " (b) Stated constraints - information explicitly provided in the decision context", + " (c) Logical inference - deductions from first principles that would hold", + " regardless of whether this specific decision is correct", + "", + " Do NOT:", + " - Assume the decision is correct and work backward", + " - Assume the decision is incorrect and seek to disprove", + " - Reference whether the claim 'should' be true given the decision", + "", + "SEPARATE your answer from its implication:", + " - ANSWER: The factual response to the question (evidence-based)", + " - IMPLICATION: What this means for the original claim (judgment)", + "", + "Then mark each [V] item:", + " VERIFIED - Answers are consistent with the claim", + " FAILED - Answers reveal inconsistency, error, or contradiction", + " UNCERTAIN - Insufficient evidence; state what additional information would resolve", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + " C1 [V]: ", + " Q1: ", + " Answer: ", + " Implication: ", + " Status: VERIFIED | FAILED | UNCERTAIN", + " Rationale: ", + "", + state_requirement, + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Begin challenge phase with adversarial analysis.", + "academic_note": ( + "Chain-of-Verification: \"Factored variants which separate out verification steps, " + "in terms of which context is attended to, give further performance gains.\"" + ), + } + + # CHALLENGE PHASE + if step == 5: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Contrarian Perspective", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic shifting to adversarial analysis.", + "", + "Your task: Generate the STRONGEST possible argument AGAINST the decision.", + "", + "START FROM VERIFICATION RESULTS:", + " - FAILED items are direct ammunition - the decision rests on false premises", + " - UNCERTAIN items are attack vectors - unverified assumptions create risk", + " - Even VERIFIED items may have hidden dependencies worth probing", + "", + "STEEL-MANNING: Present the opposition's BEST case, not a strawman.", + "Ask: What would a thoughtful, well-informed critic with domain expertise say?", + "Make the argument as strong as you can, even if you personally disagree.", + "", + "ATTACK VECTORS TO EXPLORE:", + " - What could go wrong that wasn't considered?", + " - What alternatives were dismissed too quickly?", + " - What second-order effects were missed?", + " - What happens if key assumptions change?", + " - Who would disagree, and why might they be right?", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + "", + "CONTRARIAN POSITION: ", + "", + "ARGUMENT:", + "", + "", + "KEY RISKS:", + "- ", + "- ", + "- ", + "", + state_requirement, + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Explore alternative problem framing.", + "academic_note": ( + "Multi-Expert Prompting (Wang et al., 2024): \"Integrating multiple experts' " + "perspectives catches blind spots in reasoning.\"" + ), + } + + if step == 6: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Alternative Framing", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic examining problem formulation.", + "", + "PURPOSE: Step 5 challenged the SOLUTION. This step challenges the PROBLEM STATEMENT.", + "Goal: Reveal hidden assumptions baked into how the problem was originally framed.", + "", + "Set aside the proposed solution temporarily. Ask:", + " 'If I approached this problem fresh, how might I state it differently?'", + "", + "REFRAMING VECTORS:", + " - Is this the right problem to solve, or a symptom of a deeper issue?", + " - What would a different stakeholder (user, ops, security) prioritize?", + " - What if the constraints (K items) were different or negotiable?", + " - Is there a simpler formulation that dissolves the tradeoffs?", + " - What objectives might be missing from the original framing?", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + "", + "ALTERNATIVE FRAMING: ", + "", + "WHAT THIS FRAMING EMPHASIZES:", + "", + "", + "HIDDEN ASSUMPTIONS REVEALED:", + "", + "", + "IMPLICATION FOR DECISION:", + "", + "", + state_requirement, + ], + "next": f"Step {next_step}: Synthesize findings into verdict.", + "academic_note": None, + } + + # SYNTHESIS PHASE + if step == 7: + return { + "phase": phase, + "step_title": "Synthesis and Verdict", + "actions": [ + "You are a structured decision critic delivering your final assessment.", + "This verdict will guide real decisions. Be confident in your analysis and precise " + "in your recommendation.", + "", + "VERDICT RUBRIC:", + "", + " ESCALATE when ANY of these apply:", + " - Any FAILED item involves safety, security, or compliance", + " - Any UNCERTAIN item is critical AND cannot be cheaply verified", + " - The alternative framing reveals the problem itself is wrong", + "", + " REVISE when ANY of these apply:", + " - Any FAILED item on a core claim (not peripheral)", + " - Multiple UNCERTAIN items on feasibility, effort, or impact", + " - Challenge phase revealed unaddressed gaps that change the calculus", + "", + " STAND when ALL of these apply:", + " - No FAILED items on core claims", + " - UNCERTAIN items are explicitly acknowledged as accepted risks", + " - Challenges from Steps 5-6 are addressable within the current approach", + "", + "BORDERLINE CASES:", + " - When between STAND and REVISE: favor REVISE (cheaper to refine than to fail)", + " - When between REVISE and ESCALATE: state both options with conditions", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + "", + "VERDICT: [STAND | REVISE | ESCALATE]", + "", + "VERIFICATION SUMMARY:", + " Verified: ", + " Failed: ", + " Uncertain: ", + "", + "CHALLENGE ASSESSMENT:", + " Strongest challenge: ", + " Alternative framing insight: ", + " Response: ", + "", + "RECOMMENDATION:", + " ", + ], + "next": None, + "academic_note": ( + "Self-Consistency (Wang et al., 2023): \"Correct reasoning processes tend to " + "have greater agreement in their final answer than incorrect processes.\"" + ), + } + + return { + "phase": "UNKNOWN", + "step_title": "Unknown Step", + "actions": ["Invalid step number."], + "next": None, + "academic_note": None, + } + + +def format_output(step: int, total_steps: int, guidance: dict) -> str: + """Format the output for display.""" + lines = [] + + # Header + lines.append(f"DECISION CRITIC - Step {step}/{total_steps}: {guidance['step_title']}") + lines.append(f"Phase: {guidance['phase']}") + lines.append("") + + # Actions + for action in guidance["actions"]: + lines.append(action) + lines.append("") + + # Academic note if present + if guidance.get("academic_note"): + lines.append(f"[{guidance['academic_note']}]") + lines.append("") + + # Next step or completion + if guidance["next"]: + lines.append(f"NEXT: {guidance['next']}") + else: + lines.append("WORKFLOW COMPLETE - Present verdict to user.") + + return "\n".join(lines) + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Decision Critic - Structured decision criticism workflow" + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--step-number", + type=int, + required=True, + help="Current step number (1-7)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--total-steps", + type=int, + required=True, + help="Total steps in workflow (always 7)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--decision", + type=str, + help="The decision being criticized (required for step 1)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--context", + type=str, + help="Relevant constraints and background (required for step 1)", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--thoughts", + type=str, + required=True, + help="Your analysis, findings, and progress from previous steps", + ) + + args = parser.parse_args() + + # Validate step number + if args.step_number < 1 or args.step_number > 7: + print("ERROR: step-number must be between 1 and 7", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + # Validate step 1 requirements + if args.step_number == 1: + if not args.decision: + print("ERROR: --decision is required for step 1", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + # Get guidance for current step + guidance = get_step_guidance( + args.step_number, + args.total_steps, + args.decision, + args.context, + ) + + # Print decision context on step 1 + if args.step_number == 1: + print("DECISION UNDER REVIEW:") + print(args.decision) + if args.context: + print("") + print("CONTEXT:") + print(args.context) + print("") + + # Print formatted output + print(format_output(args.step_number, args.total_steps, guidance)) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/doc-sync/README.md b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e80d101 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +# Doc Sync + +The CLAUDE.md/README.md hierarchy is central to context hygiene. CLAUDE.md files +are pure indexes -- tabular navigation with "What" and "When to read" columns +that help LLMs (and humans) find relevant files without loading everything. +README.md files capture invisible knowledge: architecture decisions, design +tradeoffs, and invariants that are not apparent from reading code. + +The doc-sync skill audits and synchronizes this hierarchy across a repository. + +## How It Works + +The skill operates in five phases: + +1. **Discovery** -- Maps all directories, identifies missing or outdated + CLAUDE.md files +2. **Audit** -- Checks for drift (files added/removed but not indexed), + misplaced content (architecture docs in CLAUDE.md instead of README.md) +3. **Migration** -- Moves architectural content from CLAUDE.md to README.md +4. **Update** -- Creates/updates indexes with proper tabular format +5. **Verification** -- Confirms complete coverage and correct structure + +## When to Use + +Use this skill for: + +- **Bootstrapping** -- Adopting this workflow on an existing repository +- **After bulk changes** -- Major refactors, directory restructuring +- **Periodic audits** -- Checking for documentation drift +- **Onboarding** -- Before starting work on an unfamiliar codebase + +If you use the planning workflow consistently, the technical writer agent +maintains documentation as part of execution. As such, doc-sync is primarily for +bootstrapping or recovery -- not routine use. + +## Example Usage + +``` +Use your doc-sync skill to synchronize documentation across this repository +``` + +For targeted updates: + +``` +Use your doc-sync skill to update documentation in src/validators/ +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/doc-sync/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..727de3d --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,315 @@ +--- +name: doc-sync +description: Synchronizes CLAUDE.md navigation indexes and README.md architecture docs across a repository. Use when asked to "sync docs", "update CLAUDE.md files", "ensure documentation is in sync", "audit documentation", or when documentation maintenance is needed after code changes. +--- + +# Doc Sync + +Maintains the CLAUDE.md navigation hierarchy and optional README.md architecture docs across a repository. This skill is self-contained and performs all documentation work directly. + +## Scope Resolution + +Determine scope FIRST: + +| User Request | Scope | +| ------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| "sync docs" / "update documentation" / no specific path | REPOSITORY-WIDE | +| "sync docs in src/validator/" | DIRECTORY: src/validator/ and descendants | +| "update CLAUDE.md for parser.py" | FILE: single file's parent directory | + +For REPOSITORY-WIDE scope, perform a full audit. For narrower scopes, operate only within the specified boundary. + +## CLAUDE.md Format Specification + +### Index Format + +Use tabular format with What and When columns: + +```markdown +## Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| ----------- | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- | +| `cache.rs` | LRU cache with O(1) operations | Implementing caching, debugging evictions | +| `errors.rs` | Error types and Result aliases | Adding error variants, handling failures | + +## Subdirectories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| ----------- | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| `config/` | Runtime configuration loading | Adding config options, modifying defaults | +| `handlers/` | HTTP request handlers | Adding endpoints, modifying request flow | +``` + +### Column Guidelines + +- **File/Directory**: Use backticks around names: `cache.rs`, `config/` +- **What**: Factual description of contents (nouns, not actions) +- **When to read**: Task-oriented triggers using action verbs (implementing, debugging, modifying, adding, understanding) +- At least one column must have content; empty cells use `-` + +### Trigger Quality Test + +Given task "add a new validation rule", can an LLM scan the "When to read" column and identify the right file? + +### ROOT vs SUBDIRECTORY CLAUDE.md + +**ROOT CLAUDE.md:** + +```markdown +# [Project Name] + +[One sentence: what this is] + +## Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| ---- | ---- | ------------ | + +## Subdirectories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| --------- | ---- | ------------ | + +## Build + +[Copy-pasteable command] + +## Test + +[Copy-pasteable command] + +## Development + +[Setup instructions, environment requirements, workflow notes] +``` + +**SUBDIRECTORY CLAUDE.md:** + +```markdown +# [directory-name]/ + +## Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| ---- | ---- | ------------ | + +## Subdirectories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| --------- | ---- | ------------ | +``` + +**Critical constraint:** Subdirectory CLAUDE.md files are PURE INDEX. No prose, no overview sections, no architectural explanations. Those belong in README.md. + +## README.md Specification + +### Creation Criteria (Invisible Knowledge Test) + +Create README.md ONLY when the directory contains knowledge NOT visible from reading the code: + +- Multiple components interact through non-obvious contracts or protocols +- Design tradeoffs were made that affect how code should be modified +- The directory's structure encodes domain knowledge (e.g., processing order matters) +- Failure modes or edge cases aren't apparent from reading individual files +- There are "rules" developers must follow that aren't enforced by the compiler/linter + +**DO NOT create README.md when:** + +- The directory is purely organizational (just groups related files) +- Code is self-explanatory with good function/module docs +- You'd be restating what CLAUDE.md index entries already convey + +### Content Test + +For each sentence in README.md, ask: "Could a developer learn this by reading the source files?" + +- If YES: delete the sentence +- If NO: keep it + +README.md earns its tokens by providing INVISIBLE knowledge: the reasoning behind the code, not descriptions of the code. + +### README.md Structure + +```markdown +# [Component Name] + +## Overview + +[One paragraph: what problem this solves, high-level approach] + +## Architecture + +[How sub-components interact; data flow; key abstractions] + +## Design Decisions + +[Tradeoffs made and why; alternatives considered] + +## Invariants + +[Rules that must be maintained; constraints not enforced by code] +``` + +## Workflow + +### Phase 1: Discovery + +Map directories requiring CLAUDE.md verification: + +```bash +# Find all directories (excluding .git, node_modules, __pycache__, etc.) +find . -type d \( -name .git -o -name node_modules -o -name __pycache__ -o -name .venv -o -name target -o -name dist -o -name build \) -prune -o -type d -print +``` + +For each directory in scope, record: + +1. Does CLAUDE.md exist? +2. If yes, does it have the required table-based index structure? +3. What files/subdirectories exist that need indexing? + +### Phase 2: Audit + +For each directory, check for drift and misplaced content: + +``` + +CLAUDE.md exists: [YES/NO] +Has table-based index: [YES/NO] +Files in directory: [list] +Files in index: [list] +Missing from index: [list] +Stale in index (file deleted): [list] +Triggers are task-oriented: [YES/NO/PARTIAL] +Contains misplaced content: [YES/NO] (architecture/design docs that belong in README.md) +README.md exists: [YES/NO] +README.md warranted: [YES/NO] (invisible knowledge present?) + +``` + +### Phase 3: Content Migration + +**Critical:** If CLAUDE.md contains content that does NOT belong there, migrate it: + +Content that MUST be moved from CLAUDE.md to README.md: + +- Architecture explanations or diagrams +- Design decision documentation +- Component interaction descriptions +- Overview sections with prose (in subdirectory CLAUDE.md files) +- Invariants or rules documentation +- Any "why" explanations beyond simple triggers + +Migration process: + +1. Identify misplaced content in CLAUDE.md +2. Create or update README.md with the architectural content +3. Strip CLAUDE.md down to pure index format +4. Add README.md to the CLAUDE.md index table + +### Phase 4: Index Updates + +For each directory needing work: + +**Creating/Updating CLAUDE.md:** + +1. Use the appropriate template (ROOT or SUBDIRECTORY) +2. Populate tables with all files and subdirectories +3. Write "What" column: factual content description +4. Write "When to read" column: action-oriented triggers +5. If README.md exists, include it in the Files table + +**Creating README.md (only when warranted):** + +1. Verify invisible knowledge criteria are met +2. Document architecture, design decisions, invariants +3. Apply the content test: remove anything visible from code +4. Keep under ~500 tokens + +### Phase 5: Verification + +After all updates complete, verify: + +1. Every directory in scope has CLAUDE.md +2. All CLAUDE.md files use table-based index format +3. No drift remains (files <-> index entries match) +4. No misplaced content in CLAUDE.md (architecture docs moved to README.md) +5. README.md files are indexed in their parent CLAUDE.md +6. Subdirectory CLAUDE.md files contain no prose/overview sections + +## Output Format + +``` +## Doc Sync Report + +### Scope: [REPOSITORY-WIDE | directory path] + +### Changes Made +- CREATED: [list of new CLAUDE.md files] +- UPDATED: [list of modified CLAUDE.md files] +- MIGRATED: [list of content moved from CLAUDE.md to README.md] +- CREATED: [list of new README.md files] +- FLAGGED: [any issues requiring human decision] + +### Verification +- Directories audited: [count] +- CLAUDE.md coverage: [count]/[total] (100%) +- Drift detected: [count] entries fixed +- Content migrations: [count] (architecture docs moved to README.md) +- README.md files: [count] (only where warranted) +``` + +## Exclusions + +DO NOT index: + +- Generated files (dist/, build/, _.generated._, compiled outputs) +- Vendored dependencies (node_modules/, vendor/, third_party/) +- Git internals (.git/) +- IDE/editor configs (.idea/, .vscode/ unless project-specific settings) + +DO index: + +- Hidden config files that affect development (.eslintrc, .env.example, .gitignore) +- Test files and test directories +- Documentation files (including README.md) + +## Anti-Patterns + +### Index Anti-Patterns + +**Too vague (matches everything):** + +```markdown +| `config/` | Configuration | Working with configuration | +``` + +**Content description instead of trigger:** + +```markdown +| `cache.rs` | Contains the LRU cache implementation | - | +``` + +**Missing action verb:** + +```markdown +| `parser.py` | Input parsing | Input parsing and format handling | +``` + +### Correct Examples + +```markdown +| `cache.rs` | LRU cache with O(1) get/set | Implementing caching, debugging misses, tuning eviction | +| `config/` | YAML config parsing, env overrides | Adding config options, changing defaults, debugging config loading | +``` + +## When NOT to Use This Skill + +- Single file documentation (inline comments, docstrings) - handle directly +- Code comments - handle directly +- Function/module docstrings - handle directly +- This skill is for CLAUDE.md/README.md synchronization specifically + +## Reference + +For additional trigger pattern examples, see `references/trigger-patterns.md`. diff --git a/.claude/skills/doc-sync/references/trigger-patterns.md b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/references/trigger-patterns.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..faa709d --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/doc-sync/references/trigger-patterns.md @@ -0,0 +1,125 @@ +# Trigger Patterns Reference + +Examples of well-formed triggers for CLAUDE.md index table entries. + +## Column Formula + +| File | What | When to read | +| ------------ | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | +| `[filename]` | [noun-based content description] | [action verb] [specific context/task] | + +## Action Verbs by Category + +### Implementation Tasks + +implementing, adding, creating, building, writing, extending + +### Modification Tasks + +modifying, updating, changing, refactoring, migrating + +### Debugging Tasks + +debugging, troubleshooting, investigating, diagnosing, fixing + +### Understanding Tasks + +understanding, learning, reviewing, analyzing, exploring + +## Examples by File Type + +### Source Code Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| -------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `cache.rs` | LRU cache with O(1) operations | Implementing caching, debugging cache misses, modifying eviction policy | +| `auth.rs` | JWT validation, session management | Implementing login/logout, modifying token validation, debugging auth failures | +| `parser.py` | Input parsing, format detection | Modifying input parsing, adding new input formats, debugging parse errors | +| `validator.py` | Validation rules, constraint checks | Adding validation rules, modifying validation logic, understanding validation flow | + +### Configuration Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| -------------- | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `config.toml` | Runtime config options, defaults | Adding new config options, modifying defaults, debugging configuration issues | +| `.env.example` | Environment variable template | Setting up development environment, adding new environment variables | +| `Cargo.toml` | Rust dependencies, build config | Adding dependencies, modifying build configuration, debugging build issues | + +### Test Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| -------------------- | --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `test_cache.py` | Cache unit tests | Adding cache tests, debugging test failures, understanding cache behavior | +| `integration_tests/` | Cross-component test suites | Adding integration tests, debugging cross-component issues, validating workflows | + +### Documentation Files + +| File | What | When to read | +| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `README.md` | Architecture, design decisions | Understanding architecture, design decisions, component relationships | +| `ARCHITECTURE.md` | System design, component boundaries | Understanding system design, component boundaries, data flow | +| `API.md` | Endpoint specs, request/response formats | Implementing API endpoints, understanding request/response formats, debugging API issues | + +### Index Files (cross-cutting concerns) + +| File | What | When to read | +| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `error-handling-index.md` | Error handling patterns reference | Understanding error handling patterns, failure modes, error recovery strategies | +| `performance-index.md` | Performance optimization reference | Optimizing latency, throughput, resource usage, understanding cost models | +| `security-index.md` | Security patterns reference | Implementing authentication, encryption, threat mitigation, compliance features | + +## Examples by Directory Type + +### Feature Directories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| ---------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `auth/` | Authentication, authorization, sessions | Implementing authentication, authorization, session management, debugging auth issues | +| `api/` | HTTP endpoints, request handling | Implementing endpoints, modifying request handling, debugging API responses | +| `storage/` | Persistence, data access layer | Implementing persistence, modifying data access, debugging storage issues | + +### Layer Directories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| ----------- | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `handlers/` | Request handlers, routing | Implementing request handlers, modifying routing, debugging request processing | +| `models/` | Data models, schemas | Adding data models, modifying schemas, understanding data structures | +| `services/` | Business logic, service layer | Implementing business logic, modifying service interactions, debugging workflows | + +### Utility Directories + +| Directory | What | When to read | +| ---------- | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `utils/` | Helper functions, common patterns | Needing helper functions, implementing common patterns, debugging utility behavior | +| `scripts/` | Maintenance tasks, automation | Running maintenance tasks, automating workflows, debugging script execution | +| `tools/` | Development tools, CLI utilities | Using development tools, implementing tooling, debugging tool behavior | + +## Anti-Patterns + +### Too Vague (matches everything) + +| File | What | When to read | +| ---------- | ------------- | -------------------------- | +| `config/` | Configuration | Working with configuration | +| `utils.py` | Utilities | When you need utilities | + +### Content Description Only (no trigger) + +| File | What | When to read | +| ---------- | --------------------------------------------- | ------------ | +| `cache.rs` | Contains the LRU cache implementation | - | +| `auth.rs` | Authentication logic including JWT validation | - | + +### Missing Action Verb + +| File | What | When to read | +| -------------- | ---------------- | --------------------------------- | +| `parser.py` | Input parsing | Input parsing and format handling | +| `validator.py` | Validation rules | Validation rules and constraints | + +## Trigger Guidelines + +- Combine 2-4 triggers per entry using commas or "or" +- Use action verbs: implementing, debugging, modifying, adding, understanding +- Be specific: "debugging cache misses" not "debugging" +- If more than 4 triggers needed, the file may be doing too much diff --git a/.claude/skills/incoherence/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/incoherence/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..57cd6cd --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/incoherence/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# skills/incoherence/ + +## Overview + +Incoherence detection skill using parallel agents. IMMEDIATELY invoke the +script -- do NOT explore first. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| ------------------------ | ----------------- | ------------------ | +| `SKILL.md` | Invocation | Using this skill | +| `scripts/incoherence.py` | Complete workflow | Debugging behavior | + +## Key Point + +The script IS the workflow. Three phases: + +- Detection (steps 1-12): Survey, explore, verify candidates +- Resolution (steps 13-15): Interactive AskUserQuestion prompts +- Application (steps 16-21): Apply changes, present final report + +Resolution is interactive - user answers structured questions inline. No manual +file editing required. diff --git a/.claude/skills/incoherence/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/incoherence/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..559d239 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/incoherence/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +name: incoherence +description: Detect and resolve incoherence in documentation, code, specs vs implementation. +--- + +# Incoherence Detector + +When this skill activates, IMMEDIATELY invoke the script. The script IS the +workflow. + +## Invocation + +```bash +python3 scripts/incoherence.py \ + --step-number 1 \ + --total-steps 21 \ + --thoughts "" +``` + +| Argument | Required | Description | +| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| `--step-number` | Yes | Current step (1-21) | +| `--total-steps` | Yes | Always 21 | +| `--thoughts` | Yes | Accumulated state from all previous steps | + +Do NOT explore or detect first. Run the script and follow its output. + +## Workflow Phases + +1. **Detection (steps 1-12)**: Survey codebase, explore dimensions, verify + candidates +2. **Resolution (steps 13-15)**: Present issues via AskUserQuestion, collect + user decisions +3. **Application (steps 16-21)**: Apply resolutions, present final report + +Resolution is interactive - user answers structured questions inline. No manual +file editing required. diff --git a/.claude/skills/incoherence/scripts/incoherence.py b/.claude/skills/incoherence/scripts/incoherence.py new file mode 100755 index 0000000..f145a3e --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/incoherence/scripts/incoherence.py @@ -0,0 +1,1234 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Incoherence Detector - Step-based incoherence detection workflow + +Usage: + python3 incoherence.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 21 --thoughts "Analyzing project X" + +DETECTION PHASE (Steps 1-12): + Steps 1-3 (Parent): Survey, dimension selection, exploration dispatch + Steps 4-7 (Sub-Agent): Broad sweep, coverage check, gap-fill, format findings + Step 8 (Parent): Synthesis & candidate selection + Step 9 (Parent): Deep-dive dispatch + Steps 10-11 (Sub-Agent): Deep-dive exploration and formatting + Step 12 (Parent): Verdict analysis and grouping + +INTERACTIVE RESOLUTION PHASE (Steps 13-15): + Step 13 (Parent): Prepare resolution batches from groups + Step 14 (Parent): Present batch via AskUserQuestion + - Group batches: ask group question ONLY first + - Non-group or MODE=individual: ask per-issue questions + Step 15 (Parent): Loop controller + - If unified chosen: record for all, next batch + - If individual chosen: loop to step 14 with MODE=individual + - If all batches done: proceed to application + +APPLICATION PHASE (Steps 16-21): + Step 16 (Parent): Analyze targets and select agent types + Step 17 (Parent): Dispatch current wave of agents + Steps 18-19 (Sub-Agent): Apply resolution, format result + Step 20 (Parent): Collect wave results, check for next wave + Step 21 (Parent): Present final report to user + +Resolution is interactive - user answers AskUserQuestion prompts inline. +No manual file editing required. +""" + +import argparse +import sys +import os + +DIMENSION_CATALOG = """ +ABSTRACT DIMENSION CATALOG +========================== + +Choose dimensions from this catalog based on Step 1 info sources. + +CATEGORY A: SPECIFICATION VS BEHAVIOR + - README/docs claim X, but code does Y + - API documentation vs actual API behavior + - Examples in docs that don't actually work + Source pairs: Documentation <-> Code implementation + +CATEGORY B: INTERFACE CONTRACT INTEGRITY + - Type definitions vs actual runtime values + - Schema definitions vs validation behavior + - Function signatures vs docstrings + Source pairs: Type/Schema definitions <-> Runtime behavior + +CATEGORY C: CROSS-REFERENCE CONSISTENCY + - Same concept described differently in different docs + - Numeric constants/limits stated inconsistently + - Intra-document contradictions + Source pairs: Document <-> Document + +CATEGORY D: TEMPORAL CONSISTENCY (Staleness) + - Outdated comments referencing removed code + - TODO/FIXME comments for completed work + - References to renamed/moved files + Source pairs: Historical references <-> Current state + +CATEGORY E: ERROR HANDLING CONSISTENCY + - Documented error codes vs actual error responses + - Exception handling docs vs throw/catch behavior + Source pairs: Error documentation <-> Error implementation + +CATEGORY F: CONFIGURATION & ENVIRONMENT + - Documented env vars vs actual env var usage + - Default values in docs vs defaults in code + Source pairs: Config documentation <-> Config handling code + +CATEGORY G: AMBIGUITY & UNDERSPECIFICATION + - Vague statements that could be interpreted multiple ways + - Missing thresholds, limits, or parameters + - Implicit assumptions not stated explicitly + Detection method: Ask "could two people read this differently?" + +CATEGORY H: POLICY & CONVENTION COMPLIANCE + - Architectural decisions (ADRs) violated by implementation + - Style guide rules not followed in code + - "We don't do X" statements violated in codebase + Source pairs: Policy documents <-> Implementation patterns + +CATEGORY I: COMPLETENESS & DOCUMENTATION GAPS + - Public API endpoints with no documentation + - Functions/classes with no docstrings + - Magic values/constants without explanation + Detection method: Find code constructs, check if docs exist + +CATEGORY J: COMPOSITIONAL CONSISTENCY + - Claims individually valid but jointly impossible + - Numeric constraints that contradict when combined + - Configuration values that create impossible states + - Timing/resource constraints that cannot all be satisfied + Detection method: Gather related claims, compute implications, check for contradiction + Example: timeout=30s, retries=10, max_duration=60s → 30×10=300≠60 + +CATEGORY K: IMPLICIT CONTRACT INTEGRITY + - Names/identifiers promise behavior the code doesn't deliver + - Function named validateX() that doesn't actually validate + - Error messages that misrepresent the actual error + - Module/package names that don't match contents + - Log messages that lie about what happened + Detection method: Parse names semantically, infer promise, compare to behavior + Note: LLMs are particularly susceptible to being misled by names + +CATEGORY L: DANGLING SPECIFICATION REFERENCES + - Entity A references entity B, but B is never defined anywhere + - FK references table that has no schema (e.g., api_keys.tenant_id but no tenants table) + - UI/API mentions endpoints or types that are not specified + - Schema field references enum or type with no definition + Detection method: + 1. Extract DEFINED entities (tables, APIs, types, enums) with locations + 2. Extract REFERENCED entities (FKs, type usages, API calls) with locations + 3. Report: referenced but not defined = dangling reference + Source pairs: Any specification -> Cross-file entity registry + Note: Distinct from I (code-without-docs). L is SPEC-without-SPEC. + +CATEGORY M: INCOMPLETE SPECIFICATION DEFINITIONS + - Entity is defined but missing components required for implementation + - Table schema documented but missing fields that other docs reference + - API endpoint defined but missing request/response schema + - Proto/schema has fields but lacks types others expect + Detection method: + 1. For each defined entity, extract CLAIMED components + 2. Cross-reference with EXPECTED components from consuming docs + 3. Report: expected but not claimed = incomplete definition + Source pairs: Definition document <-> Consumer documents + Example: rules table shows (id, name, enabled) but API doc expects 'expression' field + +SELECTION RULES: +- Select ALL categories relevant to Step 1 info sources +- Typical selection is 5-8 dimensions +- G, H, I, K are especially relevant for LLM-assisted coding +- J requires cross-referencing multiple claims (more expensive) +- L, M are critical for design-phase docs and specs-to-be-implemented + Select when docs describe systems that need to be built +""" + + +def get_step_guidance(step_number, total_steps, script_path=None): + if script_path is None: + script_path = os.path.abspath(__file__) + + # ========================================================================= + # DETECTION PHASE: Steps 1-9 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 1: + return { + "actions": [ + "CODEBASE SURVEY", + "", + "Gather MINIMAL context. Do NOT read domain-specific docs.", + "", + "ALLOWED: README.md (first 50 lines), CLAUDE.md, directory listing, package manifest", + "NOT ALLOWED: Detailed docs, source code, configs, tests", + "", + "Identify:", + "1. CODEBASE TYPE: library/service/CLI/framework/application", + "2. PRIMARY LANGUAGE", + "3. DOCUMENTATION LOCATIONS", + "4. INFO SOURCE TYPES:", + " [ ] README/guides [ ] API docs [ ] Code comments", + " [ ] Type definitions [ ] Configs [ ] Schemas", + " [ ] ADRs [ ] Style guides [ ] CONTRIBUTING.md", + " [ ] Test descriptions [ ] Error catalogs", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 2 with survey results in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 2: + return { + "actions": [ + "DIMENSION SELECTION", + "", + "Select from catalog (A-K) based on Step 1 info sources.", + "Do NOT read files. Do NOT create domain-specific dimensions.", + "", + DIMENSION_CATALOG, + "", + "OUTPUT: List selected dimensions with rationale.", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 3 with selected dimensions in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 3: + return { + "actions": [ + "EXPLORATION DISPATCH", + "", + "Launch one haiku Explore agent per dimension.", + "Launch ALL in a SINGLE message for parallelism.", + "", + f"SCRIPT PATH: {script_path}", + "", + "AGENT PROMPT TEMPLATE (copy exactly, fill placeholders):", + "```", + "DIMENSION EXPLORATION TASK", + "", + "DIMENSION: {category_letter} - {dimension_name}", + "DESCRIPTION: {description_from_catalog}", + "", + "Start by invoking:", + f" python3 {script_path} --step-number 4 --total-steps 21 \\", + " --thoughts \"Dimension: {category_letter} - {dimension_name}\"", + "```", + ], + "next": "After all agents complete, invoke step 8 with combined findings" + } + + # ========================================================================= + # EXPLORATION SUB-AGENT STEPS: 4-7 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 4: + return { + "actions": [ + "BROAD SWEEP [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Cast a WIDE NET. Prioritize recall over precision.", + "Report ANYTHING that MIGHT be incoherence. Verification comes later.", + "", + "Your dimension (from --thoughts) tells you what to look for.", + "", + "SEARCH STRATEGY:", + " 1. Start with obvious locations (docs/, README, src/)", + " 2. Search for keywords related to your dimension", + " 3. Check configs, schemas, type definitions", + " 4. Look at tests for behavioral claims", + "", + "FOR OMISSION DIMENSIONS (L, M):", + " Before searching for conflicts, BUILD AN ENTITY REGISTRY:", + "", + " 5. Extract DEFINED entities from each doc:", + " - Database tables (CREATE TABLE, schema blocks)", + " - API endpoints (route definitions, endpoint specs)", + " - Types/enums (type definitions, enum declarations)", + " Record: entity_name, entity_type, file:line, components[]", + "", + " 6. Extract REFERENCED entities from each doc:", + " - FK patterns (table_id -> implies 'table' entity)", + " - Type usages (returns UserResponse -> implies UserResponse)", + " - API calls (calls /api/users -> implies endpoint)", + " Record: entity_name, reference_type, file:line", + "", + " 7. Cross-reference:", + " - REFERENCED but not DEFINED -> Category L finding", + " - DEFINED but missing expected components -> Category M finding", + "", + "FOR EACH POTENTIAL FINDING, note:", + " - Location A (file:line)", + " - Location B (file:line)", + " - What might conflict", + " - Confidence: high/medium/low (low is OK!)", + "", + "BIAS: Report more, not fewer. False positives are filtered later.", + "", + "Track which directories/files you searched.", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 5 with your findings and searched locations in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 5: + return { + "actions": [ + "COVERAGE CHECK [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Review your search coverage. Identify GAPS.", + "", + "ASK YOURSELF:", + " - What directories have I NOT searched?", + " - What file types did I skip? (.yaml, .json, .toml, tests?)", + " - Are there related modules I haven't checked?", + " - Did I only look at obvious places?", + " - What would a second reviewer check that I didn't?", + "", + "DIVERSITY CHECK:", + " - Are all my findings in one directory? (bad)", + " - Are all my findings the same file type? (bad)", + " - Did I check both docs AND code? Both should have claims.", + "", + "OUTPUT:", + " 1. List of gaps/unexplored areas (at least 3)", + " 2. Specific files or patterns to search next", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 6 with identified gaps in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 6: + return { + "actions": [ + "GAP-FILL EXPLORATION [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Explore the gaps identified in step 5.", + "", + "REQUIREMENTS:", + " - Search at least 3 new locations from your gap list", + " - Use different search strategies than before", + " - Look in non-obvious places (tests, examples, scripts/)", + "", + "ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES:", + " - Search for negations ('not', 'don't', 'never', 'deprecated')", + " - Look for TODOs, FIXMEs, HACKs near your dimension's topic", + " - Check git-ignored or generated files if accessible", + "", + "Record any new potential incoherences found.", + "Same format: Location A, Location B, conflict, confidence.", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 7 with all findings (original + new) in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 7: + return { + "actions": [ + "FORMAT EXPLORATION FINDINGS [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Consolidate all findings from your exploration.", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT:", + "```", + "EXPLORATION RESULTS - DIMENSION {letter}", + "", + "FINDING 1:", + " Location A: [file:line]", + " Location B: [file:line]", + " Potential conflict: [one-line description]", + " Confidence: high|medium|low", + "", + "[repeat for each finding]", + "", + "TOTAL FINDINGS: N", + "AREAS SEARCHED: [list of directories/file patterns]", + "```", + "", + "Include ALL findings, even low-confidence ones.", + "Deduplication happens in step 8.", + ], + "next": "Output formatted results. Sub-agent task complete." + } + + # ========================================================================= + # DETECTION PHASE CONTINUED: Steps 8-13 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 8: + return { + "actions": [ + "SYNTHESIS & CANDIDATE SELECTION", + "", + "Process ALL findings from exploration phase:", + "", + "1. SCORE: Rate each (0-10) on Impact + Confidence + Specificity + Fixability", + "2. SORT: Order by score descending", + "", + "Output: C1, C2, ... with location, summary, score, DIMENSION.", + "", + "IMPORTANT: Pass ALL scored candidates to verification.", + " - Do NOT limit to 10 or any arbitrary number", + " - If exploration found 25 candidates, pass all 25", + " - Step 9 will launch agents for every candidate", + " - System handles batching automatically", + "", + "NOTE: Deduplication happens AFTER Sonnet verification (step 12)", + "to leverage richer analysis for merge decisions.", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 9 with all candidates in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 9: + return { + "actions": [ + "DEEP-DIVE DISPATCH", + "", + "Launch Task agents (subagent_type='general-purpose', model='sonnet')", + "to verify each candidate.", + "", + "CRITICAL: Launch ALL candidates in a SINGLE message.", + " - Do NOT self-limit to 10 or any other number", + " - If you have 15 candidates, launch 15 agents", + " - If you have 30 candidates, launch 30 agents", + " - Claude Code automatically queues and batches execution", + " - All agents will complete before step 10 proceeds", + "", + "Sub-agents will invoke THIS SCRIPT to get their instructions.", + "", + f"SCRIPT PATH: {script_path}", + "", + "AGENT PROMPT TEMPLATE (copy exactly, fill placeholders):", + "```", + "DEEP-DIVE VERIFICATION TASK", + "", + "CANDIDATE: {id} at {location}", + "DIMENSION: {dimension_letter} - {dimension_name}", + "Claimed issue: {summary}", + "", + "YOUR WORKFLOW:", + "", + "STEP A: Get exploration instructions", + f" python3 {script_path} --step-number 10 --total-steps 21 --thoughts \"Verifying: {{id}}\"", + "", + "STEP B: Follow those instructions to gather evidence", + "", + "STEP C: Format your findings", + f" python3 {script_path} --step-number 11 --total-steps 21 --thoughts \"\"", + "", + "IMPORTANT: You MUST invoke step 10 before exploring, step 11 to format.", + "```", + ], + "next": "After all agents complete, invoke step 12 with all verdicts" + } + + # ========================================================================= + # DEEP-DIVE SUB-AGENT STEPS: 10-11 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 10: + return { + "actions": [ + "DEEP-DIVE EXPLORATION [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "You are verifying a specific candidate. Follow this process:", + "", + "1. LOCATE PRIMARY SOURCE", + " - Navigate to exact file:line", + " - Read 100+ lines of context", + " - Identify the claim being made", + "", + "2. FIND CONFLICTING SOURCE", + " - Locate the second source", + " - Read its context too", + "", + "3. EXTRACT EVIDENCE", + " For EACH source: file path, line number, exact quote, claim", + "", + "4. ANALYZE BY DIMENSION TYPE", + "", + " Check the DIMENSION from your task prompt, then apply:", + "", + " FOR CONTRADICTION DIMENSIONS (A, B, C, E, F, J, K):", + " - Same thing discussed?", + " - Actually contradictory?", + " - Context resolves it?", + " -> If genuinely contradictory: TRUE_INCOHERENCE", + "", + " FOR AMBIGUITY DIMENSION (G):", + " - Could two competent readers interpret this differently?", + " - Would clarification benefit users?", + " -> If ambiguous and clarification helps: SIGNIFICANT_AMBIGUITY", + "", + " FOR COMPLETENESS DIMENSION (I):", + " - Is there missing information readers need?", + " - Would documentation here benefit users?", + " -> If gap exists and docs needed: DOCUMENTATION_GAP", + "", + " FOR POLICY DIMENSION (H):", + " - Orphaned references to deleted content?", + " -> DOCUMENTATION_GAP", + " - Active policy being violated?", + " -> TRUE_INCOHERENCE", + "", + " FOR OMISSION DIMENSIONS (L, M):", + " - Is the referenced entity defined ANYWHERE in the doc corpus?", + " - If defined, does definition include the referenced component?", + " - Could this be implicit/assumed? (e.g., standard library type)", + " - Would an implementer be blocked by this omission?", + " -> If referenced entity not defined: SPECIFICATION_GAP (dangling)", + " -> If defined but incomplete: SPECIFICATION_GAP (incomplete)", + "", + "5. DETERMINE VERDICT", + " - TRUE_INCOHERENCE: genuinely conflicting claims (A says X, B says not-X)", + " - SIGNIFICANT_AMBIGUITY: could confuse readers, clarification needed", + " - DOCUMENTATION_GAP: missing info that should exist (code without docs)", + " - SPECIFICATION_GAP: entity referenced but not defined, or defined incomplete", + " * Dangling reference: spec references entity not defined anywhere", + " * Incomplete definition: entity defined but missing expected components", + " - FALSE_POSITIVE: not actually a problem", + ], + "next": "When done exploring, invoke step 11 with findings in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 11: + return { + "actions": [ + "FORMAT RESULTS [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Structure your findings. This is your FINAL OUTPUT.", + "", + "REQUIRED FORMAT:", + "```", + "VERIFICATION RESULT", + "", + "CANDIDATE: {id}", + "VERDICT: TRUE_INCOHERENCE | SIGNIFICANT_AMBIGUITY | DOCUMENTATION_GAP | SPECIFICATION_GAP | FALSE_POSITIVE", + "", + "SOURCE A:", + " File: [path]", + " Line: [number]", + " Quote: \"[exact quote]\"", + " Claims: [what it asserts]", + "", + "SOURCE B:", + " File: [path]", + " Line: [number]", + " Quote: \"[exact quote]\"", + " Claims: [what it asserts]", + "", + "ANALYSIS: [why they do/don't conflict]", + "", + "SEVERITY: critical|high|medium|low (if not FALSE_POSITIVE)", + "RECOMMENDATION: [fix action]", + "```", + ], + "next": "Output formatted result. Sub-agent task complete." + } + + if step_number == 12: + return { + "actions": [ + "VERDICT ANALYSIS", + "", + "STEP A: TALLY RESULTS", + " - Total verified", + " - TRUE_INCOHERENCE count", + " - SIGNIFICANT_AMBIGUITY count", + " - DOCUMENTATION_GAP count", + " - SPECIFICATION_GAP count", + " - FALSE_POSITIVE count", + " - By severity (critical/high/medium/low)", + "", + "STEP B: QUALITY CHECK", + " Verify each non-FALSE_POSITIVE verdict has exact quotes from sources.", + "", + "STEP C: DEDUPLICATE VERIFIED ISSUES", + "", + " With Sonnet analysis complete, merge issues that:", + " - Reference IDENTICAL source pairs (same file:line for both A and B)", + " - Have semantically equivalent conflict descriptions", + "", + " Sonnet context enables better merge decisions than raw Haiku findings.", + " Keep the version with more detailed analysis.", + "", + "STEP D: IDENTIFY ISSUE GROUPS", + "", + " Analyze confirmed incoherences for relationships. Group by:", + "", + " SHARED ROOT CAUSE:", + " - Same file appears in multiple issues", + " - Same outdated documentation affects multiple claims", + " - Same config/constant is inconsistent across locations", + "", + " SHARED THEME:", + " - Multiple issues in same dimension (e.g., all Category D)", + " - Multiple issues about same concept (e.g., 'timeout')", + " - Multiple issues requiring same type of fix", + "", + " For each group, note:", + " - Group ID (G1, G2, ...)", + " - Member issues", + " - Relationship description", + " - Potential unified resolution approach", + "", + " Issues without clear relationships remain ungrouped.", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 13 with confirmed findings and groups" + } + + if step_number == 13: + return { + "actions": [ + "PREPARE RESOLUTION BATCHES", + "", + "Transform verified incoherences from step 12 into batches for", + "interactive resolution via AskUserQuestion.", + "", + "BATCHING RULES (in priority order):", + "", + "1. GROUP-BASED BATCHING:", + " - Issues sharing a group (G1, G2, ...) go in same batch", + " - Max 4 issues per batch (AskUserQuestion limit)", + " - If group has >4 members, split by file proximity", + "", + "2. FILE-BASED BATCHING:", + " - Ungrouped issues affecting same file go together", + " - Max 4 issues per batch", + "", + "3. SINGLETON BATCHING:", + " - Remaining unrelated issues bundled up to 4 per batch", + "", + "OUTPUT FORMAT (include in --thoughts for step 14):", + "", + "```", + "RESOLUTION BATCHES", + "", + "Batch 1 (Group G1: Timeout inconsistencies):", + " Issues: I2, I5, I7", + " Theme: Timeout values differ between docs and code", + " Files: src/client.py, docs/config.md", + " Group suggestion: Update all to 30s", + "", + "Batch 2 (File: src/uploader.py):", + " Issues: I1, I6", + " No group relationship", + "", + "Batch 3 (Singletons):", + " Issues: I3, I4", + " No relationship", + "", + "Total batches: 3", + "Current batch: 1", + "```", + "", + "ISSUE DATA FORMAT (required for step 14):", + "", + "For EACH issue, output in this structure:", + "", + "```", + "ISSUE {id}: {title}", + " Severity: {critical|high|medium|low}", + " Dimension: {category name}", + " Group: {G1|G2|...|none}", + "", + " Source A:", + " File: {path}", + " Line: {number}", + " Quote: \"\"\"{exact text, max 10 lines}\"\"\"", + " Claims: {what this source asserts}", + "", + " Source B:", + " File: {path}", + " Line: {number}", + " Quote: \"\"\"{exact text, max 10 lines}\"\"\"", + " Claims: {what this source asserts}", + "", + " Analysis: {why these conflict}", + "", + " Suggestions:", + " 1. {concrete action with ACTUAL values from sources}", + " 2. {alternative action with ACTUAL values}", + "```", + "", + "CRITICAL: Suggestions must use ACTUAL values, not generic labels.", + " WRONG: 'Update docs to match code'", + " RIGHT: 'Update docs to say 60s (matching src/config.py:42)'", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 14 with batch definitions and issue data in --thoughts" + } + + # ========================================================================= + # INTERACTIVE RESOLUTION PHASE: Steps 14-15 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 14: + return { + "actions": [ + "PRESENT RESOLUTION BATCH", + "", + "Use AskUserQuestion to collect resolutions for the current batch.", + "Each question MUST be self-contained with full context.", + "", + "STEP A: Identify current batch and mode from --thoughts", + "", + " Check --thoughts for 'MODE: individual' flag.", + " - If present: skip to STEP C (individual questions only)", + " - If absent: this is first pass for this batch", + "", + "EDGE CASE RULES:", + "", + "1. EMPTY BATCH (0 issues after filtering):", + " - Skip this batch entirely", + " - Proceed to next batch or step 15 if none remain", + "", + "2. SINGLE-MEMBER GROUP (group with exactly 1 issue):", + " - Treat as non-group batch (skip group question)", + " - Go directly to individual question", + "", + "3. LONG QUOTES (>10 lines):", + " - Truncate to first 10 lines", + " - Append: '[...truncated, see {file}:{line} for full context]'", + "", + "4. MARKDOWN IN QUOTES (backticks, headers, code blocks):", + " - Escape or use different fence style to prevent rendering issues", + "", + "STEP B: For GROUP BATCHES (2+ members), ask ONLY the group question:", + "", + " IMPORTANT: Do NOT include individual questions in this call.", + " The group question determines whether to ask individuals later.", + "", + "```yaml", + "questions:", + " - question: |", + " ## Group {id}: {relationship}", + "", + " **Member issues**: {I2, I5, I7}", + " **Common thread**: {what connects them}", + "", + " Apply a unified resolution to ALL members?", + " header: 'G{n}'", + " multiSelect: false", + " options:", + " - label: '{unified_suggestion}'", + " description: 'Applies to all {N} issues in this group'", + " - label: 'Resolve individually'", + " description: 'Answer for each issue separately (next prompt)'", + " - label: 'Skip all'", + " description: 'Leave all {N} issues in this group unresolved'", + "```", + "", + " After this call, step 15 will either:", + " - Record unified resolution for all members, OR", + " - Loop back here with 'MODE: individual' to ask per-issue questions", + "", + "STEP C: For NON-GROUP batches OR when MODE=individual:", + "", + " Ask individual questions for each issue:", + "", + "```yaml", + "questions:", + " - question: |", + " ## Issue {id}: {title}", + "", + " **Severity**: {severity} | **Type**: {dimension}", + "", + " ### Source A", + " **File**: `{file_a}`:{line_a}", + " ```", + " {exact_quote_a}", + " ```", + " **Claims**: {what_source_a_asserts}", + "", + " ### Source B", + " **File**: `{file_b}`:{line_b}", + " ```", + " {exact_quote_b}", + " ```", + " **Claims**: {what_source_b_asserts}", + "", + " ### Analysis", + " {why_these_conflict}", + "", + " How should this be resolved?", + " header: 'I{n}'", + " multiSelect: false", + " options:", + " - label: '{suggestion_1}'", + " description: '{what this means concretely}'", + " - label: '{suggestion_2}'", + " description: '{what this means concretely}'", + " - label: 'Skip'", + " description: 'Leave this incoherence unresolved'", + "```", + "", + "FULL CONTEXT REQUIREMENT:", + "", + "Each question MUST include:", + " - Exact file paths and line numbers", + " - Exact quotes from both sources", + " - Clear analysis of the conflict", + " - Concrete suggestion descriptions", + "", + "User should NOT need to recall earlier context or open files.", + "", + "SUGGESTION PATTERNS (use ACTUAL values, not generic labels):", + "", + "| Type | Option 1 | Option 2 |", + "|-------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------|", + "| Docs vs Code | Update docs to say {B_value} | Update code to use {A_value} |", + "| Stale comment | Remove the comment | Update comment to say {actual} |", + "| Missing docs | Add docs for {element} | Mark {element} as internal |", + "| Config mismatch | Use {A_value} ({A_source}) | Use {B_value} ({B_source}) |", + "| Cross-ref conflict| Use {A_claim} | Use {B_claim} |", + "", + "CRITICAL: Replace placeholders with ACTUAL values from the issue.", + "", + "EXAMPLE:", + " Issue: docs say 30s timeout, code says 60s", + " WRONG option: 'Update docs to match code'", + " RIGHT option: 'Update docs to say 60s (matching src/config.py:42)'", + "", + "Note: 'Other' option is always available (users can type custom text).", + ], + "next": "After AskUserQuestion returns, invoke step 15 with responses" + } + + if step_number == 15: + return { + "actions": [ + "RESOLUTION LOOP CONTROLLER", + "", + "Process responses from step 14 and determine next action.", + "", + "EARLY EXIT CHECK:", + "", + "If ALL collected resolutions so far are NO_RESOLUTION (user skipped everything):", + " - Skip remaining batches", + " - Output: 'No issues selected for resolution. Workflow complete.'", + " - Do NOT proceed to step 16", + "", + "This is a normal outcome, not an error. User may choose to skip all issues.", + "", + "STEP A: IDENTIFY RESPONSE TYPE", + "", + "Check what type of response was received:", + "", + " 1. GROUP QUESTION RESPONSE (header was 'G{n}'):", + " - User answered unified resolution question for a group batch", + " - Check which option was selected", + "", + " 2. INDIVIDUAL QUESTION RESPONSES (headers were 'I{n}'):", + " - User answered per-issue questions", + " - Record each resolution", + "", + "STEP B: HANDLE GROUP QUESTION RESPONSE", + "", + "If response was to a group question:", + "", + " - If user selected UNIFIED SUGGESTION:", + " -> Record that resolution for ALL member issues", + " -> Mark batch complete, proceed to next batch or step 16", + "", + " - If user selected 'Resolve individually':", + " -> Do NOT record any resolutions yet", + " -> Loop back to step 14 with 'MODE: individual' in --thoughts", + " -> Include same batch definition and issue data", + "", + " - If user selected 'Skip all':", + " -> Mark ALL member issues as NO_RESOLUTION", + " -> Mark batch complete, proceed to next batch or step 16", + "", + " - If user selected 'Other' (custom text):", + " -> Record their custom text for ALL member issues", + " -> Mark batch complete, proceed to next batch or step 16", + "", + "STEP C: HANDLE INDIVIDUAL QUESTION RESPONSES", + "", + "If response was to individual questions:", + "", + "For each issue in the batch:", + " - If user selected a suggestion -> record the resolution text", + " - If user selected 'Skip' -> mark as NO_RESOLUTION", + " - If user selected 'Other' -> record their custom text", + "", + "Mark batch complete, proceed to next batch or step 16.", + "", + "ACCUMULATED STATE FORMAT (add to --thoughts):", + "", + "```", + "COLLECTED RESOLUTIONS", + "", + "Batch 1 complete:", + " I2: 'Update timeout to 30s' [from G1 unified]", + " I5: 'Update timeout to 30s' [from G1 unified]", + " I7: 'Update timeout to 30s' [from G1 unified]", + "", + "Batch 2 complete:", + " I1: 'Use 100MB from spec' [individual]", + " I6: NO_RESOLUTION [skipped]", + "", + "Current batch: 2 of 3", + "```", + "", + "STEP D: LOOP DECISION", + "", + "Priority order:", + "", + "1. If group question answered 'Resolve individually':", + " -> Invoke step 14 with same batch + 'MODE: individual'", + "", + "2. If current_batch < total_batches:", + " -> Invoke step 14 with next batch definition", + "", + "3. If current_batch >= total_batches (all complete):", + " -> All resolutions collected, invoke step 16", + "", + "STEP E: PREPARE NEXT INVOCATION", + "", + "Include in --thoughts:", + " - All collected resolutions so far", + " - Batch definitions for remaining batches (if any)", + " - Full issue data for next batch (if looping to step 14)", + " - 'MODE: individual' flag if looping back for individual questions", + ], + "next": ( + "If 'Resolve individually' selected: invoke step 14 with MODE=individual\n" + "If more batches remain: invoke step 14 with next batch\n" + "If all batches complete: invoke step 16 with all resolutions" + ) + } + + # ========================================================================= + # APPLICATION PHASE: Steps 16-22 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 16: + return { + "actions": [ + "ANALYZE TARGETS AND PLAN DISPATCH", + "", + "Read collected resolutions from --thoughts (from step 15).", + "Skip issues marked NO_RESOLUTION.", + "", + "STEP A: DETERMINE TARGET FILES", + "", + "For each issue WITH a resolution:", + " - Identify which file(s) need modification", + " - Use Source A/B locations as hints", + " - Resolution text may specify which source to change", + "", + "STEP B: SELECT AGENT TYPES BY FILE EXTENSION", + "", + " Documentation -> technical-writer:", + " .md, .rst, .txt, .adoc, .asciidoc", + "", + " Code/Config -> developer:", + " .py, .js, .ts, .go, .rs, .java, .c, .cpp, .h", + " .yaml, .yml, .json, .toml, .ini, .cfg", + "", + "STEP C: GROUP BY TARGET FILE", + "", + "```", + "FILE GROUPS", + "", + "src/uploader.py:", + " - I1: 'Use the spec value (100MB)'", + " - I6: 'Add input validation'", + " Agent: developer", + "", + "docs/config.md:", + " - I3: 'Update to match code'", + " Agent: technical-writer", + "```", + "", + "STEP D: CREATE DISPATCH WAVES", + "", + " BATCH: Multiple issues for same file -> one agent", + " PARALLEL: Different files -> dispatch in parallel", + "", + "```", + "DISPATCH PLAN", + "", + "WAVE 1 (parallel):", + " - Agent 1: developer -> src/uploader.py", + " Issues: I1, I6 (batched)", + " - Agent 2: technical-writer -> docs/config.md", + " Issues: I3", + "", + "WAVE 2 (after Wave 1):", + " [none or additional waves if file conflicts]", + "```", + ], + "next": "Invoke step 17 with dispatch plan in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 17: + return { + "actions": [ + "RECONCILE DISPATCH", + "", + "Launch agents for the current wave.", + "", + "WHICH WAVE?", + " - First time here: dispatch Wave 1", + " - Returned from step 20: dispatch the next wave", + "", + f"SCRIPT PATH: {script_path}", + "", + "Use the appropriate subagent_type for each agent:", + " - subagent_type='developer' for code and config files", + " - subagent_type='technical-writer' for documentation (.md, .rst, .txt)", + "", + "AGENT PROMPT TEMPLATE:", + "```", + "RECONCILIATION TASK", + "", + "TARGET FILE: {file_path}", + "", + "RESOLUTIONS TO APPLY:", + "", + "--- Issue {id} ---", + "Type: {type}", + "Severity: {severity}", + "Source A: {file}:{line}", + "Source B: {file}:{line}", + "Analysis: {analysis}", + "User's Resolution: {resolution_text}", + "", + "[Repeat for batched issues]", + "", + "YOUR WORKFLOW:", + f"1. python3 {script_path} --step-number 18 --total-steps 21 \\", + " --thoughts \"FILE: {file_path} | ISSUES: {id_list}\"", + "2. Apply the resolution(s)", + f"3. python3 {script_path} --step-number 19 --total-steps 21 \\", + " --thoughts \"\"", + "4. Output your formatted result", + "```", + "", + "Launch all agents for THIS WAVE in a SINGLE message (parallel).", + ], + "next": "After all wave agents complete, invoke step 20 with results" + } + + # ========================================================================= + # APPLICATION SUB-AGENT STEPS: 18-19 + # ========================================================================= + + if step_number == 18: + return { + "actions": [ + "RECONCILE APPLY [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Apply the user's resolution(s) to the target file.", + "", + "PROCESS:", + "", + "For EACH resolution assigned to you:", + "", + "1. UNDERSTAND THE RESOLUTION", + " - What did the user decide?", + " - Which source is authoritative?", + " - What specific changes are needed?", + "", + "2. LOCATE THE TARGET", + " - Find the exact location in the file", + " - Read surrounding context", + "", + "3. APPLY THE CHANGE", + " - Make the edit directly", + " - Be precise: match the user's intent", + " - Preserve surrounding context and formatting", + "", + "4. VERIFY", + " - Does the change address the incoherence?", + " - If batched: any conflicts between changes?", + "", + "BATCHED RESOLUTIONS:", + "", + "If you have multiple resolutions for the same file:", + " - Apply them in logical order", + " - Watch for interactions between changes", + " - If changes conflict, note this in output", + "", + "UNCLEAR RESOLUTIONS:", + "", + "If a resolution is genuinely unclear, do your best to interpret", + "the user's intent. Only skip if truly impossible to apply.", + "", + "BIAS: Apply the resolution. Interpret charitably. Skip rarely.", + ], + "next": "When done, invoke step 19 with results in --thoughts" + } + + if step_number == 19: + return { + "actions": [ + "RECONCILE FORMAT [SUB-AGENT]", + "", + "Format your reconciliation result(s).", + "", + "OUTPUT ONE BLOCK PER ISSUE:", + "", + "IF SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED:", + "```", + "RECONCILIATION RESULT", + "", + "ISSUE: {id}", + "STATUS: RESOLVED", + "FILE: {file_path}", + "CHANGE: {brief one-line description}", + "```", + "", + "IF COULD NOT APPLY:", + "```", + "RECONCILIATION RESULT", + "", + "ISSUE: {id}", + "STATUS: SKIPPED", + "REASON: {why it couldn't be applied}", + "```", + "", + "FOR BATCHED ISSUES: Output one block per issue, separated by ---", + "", + "Keep CHANGE descriptions brief (one line, ~60 chars max).", + ], + "next": "Output formatted result(s). Sub-agent task complete." + } + + if step_number == 20: + return { + "actions": [ + "RECONCILE COLLECT", + "", + "Collect results from the completed wave.", + "", + "STEP A: COLLECT RESULTS", + "", + "For each sub-agent that completed:", + " - Issues handled", + " - Status (RESOLVED or SKIPPED)", + " - File and change (if RESOLVED)", + " - Reason (if SKIPPED)", + "", + "```", + "WAVE N RESULTS", + "", + "Agent 1 (developer -> src/uploader.py):", + " I1: RESOLVED - Changed MAX_FILE_SIZE to 100MB", + " I6: RESOLVED - Added validation", + "", + "Agent 2 (technical-writer -> README.md):", + " I3: RESOLVED - Added file size definition", + "```", + "", + "STEP B: CHECK FOR NEXT WAVE", + "", + "Review your dispatch plan from step 16:", + " - More waves remaining? -> Invoke step 17 for next wave", + " - All waves complete? -> Invoke step 21 to write audit", + "", + "OUTPUT:", + "", + "```", + "COLLECTION SUMMARY", + "", + "Wave N complete:", + " - RESOLVED: I1, I3, I6", + " - SKIPPED: [none]", + "", + "Remaining waves: [list or \"none\"]", + "```", + ], + "next": "If more waves: invoke step 17. Otherwise: invoke step 21." + } + + if step_number >= 21: + return { + "actions": [ + "PRESENT REPORT", + "", + "Output the final report directly to the user.", + "Do NOT write to a file - present inline.", + "", + "FORMAT:", + "", + "```", + "INCOHERENCE RESOLUTION COMPLETE", + "", + "Summary:", + " - Issues detected: {N}", + " - Issues resolved: {M}", + " - Issues skipped: {K}", + "", + "+-----+----------+----------+------------------------------------------+", + "| ID | Severity | Status | Summary |", + "+-----+----------+----------+------------------------------------------+", + "| I1 | high | RESOLVED | src/uploader.py: MAX_FILE_SIZE -> 100MB |", + "| I2 | medium | RESOLVED | src/client.py: timeout -> 30s |", + "| I3 | low | RESOLVED | README.md: Added size definition |", + "| I6 | medium | SKIPPED | (user chose to skip) |", + "| I7 | low | SKIPPED | (could not apply) |", + "+-----+----------+----------+------------------------------------------+", + "```", + "", + "RULES:", + " - List ALL issues (resolved + skipped)", + " - Include severity for context", + " - Use RESOLVED for successfully applied", + " - Use SKIPPED with reason in parentheses", + " - Keep summaries brief (~40 chars)", + ], + "next": "WORKFLOW COMPLETE." + } + + return {"actions": ["Unknown step"], "next": "Check step number"} + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Incoherence Detector") + parser.add_argument("--step-number", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--total-steps", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--thoughts", type=str, required=True) + args = parser.parse_args() + + script_path = os.path.abspath(__file__) + guidance = get_step_guidance(args.step_number, args.total_steps, script_path) + + # Determine agent type and phase + # Detection sub-agents: 4-7 (exploration), 10-11 (deep-dive) + if args.step_number in [4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11]: + agent_type = "SUB-AGENT" + phase = "DETECTION" + # Application sub-agents: 18-19 (apply resolution) + elif args.step_number in [18, 19]: + agent_type = "SUB-AGENT" + phase = "APPLICATION" + # Detection parent: 1-12 + elif args.step_number <= 12: + agent_type = "PARENT" + phase = "DETECTION" + # Resolution parent: 13-15 + elif args.step_number <= 15: + agent_type = "PARENT" + phase = "RESOLUTION" + # Application parent: 16-22 + else: + agent_type = "PARENT" + phase = "APPLICATION" + + print("=" * 70) + print(f"INCOHERENCE DETECTOR - Step {args.step_number}/{args.total_steps}") + print(f"[{phase}] [{agent_type}]") + print("=" * 70) + print() + print("THOUGHTS:", args.thoughts[:300] + "..." if len(args.thoughts) > 300 else args.thoughts) + print() + print("REQUIRED ACTIONS:") + for action in guidance["actions"]: + print(f" {action}") + print() + print("NEXT:", guidance["next"]) + print("=" * 70) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/planner/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..083f5d7 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +# skills/planner/ + +## Overview + +Planning skill with resources that must stay synced with agent prompts. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | +| `SKILL.md` | Planning workflow, phases | Using the planner skill | +| `scripts/planner.py` | Step-by-step planning orchestration | Debugging planner behavior | +| `resources/plan-format.md` | Plan template (injected by script) | Editing plan structure | +| `resources/temporal-contamination.md` | Detection heuristic for contaminated comments | Updating TW/QR temporal contamination logic | +| `resources/diff-format.md` | Unified diff spec for code changes | Updating Developer diff consumption logic | +| `resources/default-conventions.md` | Default structural conventions (4-tier system) | Updating QR RULE 2 or planner decision audit | + +## Resource Sync Requirements + +Resources are **authoritative sources**. + +- **SKILL.md** references resources directly (main Claude can read files) +- **Agent prompts** embed resources 1:1 (sub-agents cannot access files + reliably) + +### plan-format.md + +Plan template injected by `scripts/planner.py` at planning phase completion. + +**No agent sync required** - the script reads and outputs the format directly, +so editing this file takes effect immediately without updating any agent +prompts. + +### temporal-contamination.md + +Authoritative source for temporal contamination detection. Full content embedded +1:1. + +| Synced To | Embedded Section | +| ---------------------------- | -------------------------- | +| `agents/technical-writer.md` | `` | +| `agents/quality-reviewer.md` | `` | + +**When updating**: Modify `resources/temporal-contamination.md` first, then copy +content into both `` sections. + +### diff-format.md + +Authoritative source for unified diff format. Full content embedded 1:1. + +| Synced To | Embedded Section | +| --------------------- | ---------------- | +| `agents/developer.md` | `` | + +**When updating**: Modify `resources/diff-format.md` first, then copy content +into `` section. + +### default-conventions.md + +Authoritative source for default structural conventions (four-tier decision +backing system). Embedded 1:1 in QR for RULE 2 enforcement; referenced by +planner.py for decision audit. + +| Synced To | Embedded Section | +| ---------------------------- | ----------------------- | +| `agents/quality-reviewer.md` | `` | + +**When updating**: Modify `resources/default-conventions.md` first, then copy +full content verbatim into `` section in QR. + +## Sync Verification + +After modifying a resource, verify sync: + +```bash +# Check temporal-contamination.md references +grep -l "temporal.contamination\|four detection questions\|change-relative\|baseline reference" agents/*.md + +# Check diff-format.md references +grep -l "context lines\|AUTHORITATIVE\|APPROXIMATE\|context anchor" agents/*.md + +# Check default-conventions.md references +grep -l "default_conventions\|domain: god-object\|domain: test-organization" agents/*.md +``` + +If grep finds files not listed in sync tables above, update this document. diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/README.md b/.claude/skills/planner/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d1b58e --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +# Planner + +LLM-generated plans have gaps. I have seen missing error handling, vague +acceptance criteria, specs that nobody can implement. I built this skill with +two workflows -- planning and execution -- connected by quality gates that catch +these problems early. + +## Planning Workflow + +``` + Planning ----+ + | | + v | + QR -------+ [fail: restart planning] + | + v + TW -------+ + | | + v | + QR-Docs ----+ [fail: restart TW] + | + v + APPROVED +``` + +| Step | Actions | +| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Context & Scope | Confirm path, define scope, identify approaches, list constraints | +| Decision & Architecture | Evaluate approaches, select with reasoning, diagram, break into milestones | +| Refinement | Document risks, add uncertainty flags, specify paths and criteria | +| Final Verification | Verify completeness, check specs, write to file | +| QR-Completeness | Verify Decision Log complete, policy defaults confirmed, plan structure | +| QR-Code | Read codebase, verify diff context, apply RULE 0/1/2 to proposed code | +| Technical Writer | Scrub temporal comments, add WHY comments, enrich rationale | +| QR-Docs | Verify no temporal contamination, comments explain WHY not WHAT | + +So, why all the feedback loops? QR-Completeness and QR-Code run before TW to +catch structural issues early. QR-Docs runs after TW to validate documentation +quality. Doc issues restart only TW; structure issues restart planning. The loop +runs until both pass. + +## Execution Workflow + +``` + Plan --> Milestones --> QR --> Docs --> Retrospective + ^ | + +- [fail] -+ + + * Reconciliation phase precedes Milestones when resuming partial work +``` + +After planning completes and context clears (`/clear`), execution proceeds: + +| Step | Purpose | +| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Execution Planning | Analyze plan, detect reconciliation signals, output strategy | +| Reconciliation | (conditional) Validate existing code against plan | +| Milestone Execution | Delegate to agents, run tests; repeat until all complete | +| Post-Implementation QR | Quality review of implemented code | +| Issue Resolution | (conditional) Present issues, collect decisions, delegate fixes | +| Documentation | Technical writer updates CLAUDE.md/README.md | +| Retrospective | Present execution summary | + +I designed the coordinator to never write code directly -- it delegates to +developers. Separating coordination from implementation produces cleaner +results. The coordinator: + +- Parallelizes independent work across up to 4 developers per milestone +- Runs quality review after all milestones complete +- Loops through issue resolution until QR passes +- Invokes technical writer only after QR passes + +**Reconciliation** handles resume scenarios. When the user request contains +signals like "already implemented", "resume", or "partially complete", the +workflow validates existing code against plan requirements before executing +remaining milestones. Building on unverified code means rework. + +**Issue Resolution** presents each QR finding individually with options (Fix / +Skip / Alternative). Fixes delegate to developers or technical writers, then QR +runs again. This cycle repeats until QR passes. diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/planner/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84b91af --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +name: planner +description: Interactive planning and execution for complex tasks. Use when user asks to use or invoke planner skill. +--- + +# Planner Skill + +Two-phase workflow: **planning** (create plans) and **execution** (implement +plans). + +## Invocation Routing + +| User Intent | Script | Invocation | +| ------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| "plan", "design", "architect", "break down" | planner.py | `python3 scripts/planner.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "..."` | +| "review plan" (after plan written) | planner.py | `python3 scripts/planner.py --phase review --step-number 1 --total-steps 2 ...` | +| "execute", "implement", "run plan" | executor.py | `python3 scripts/executor.py --plan-file PATH --step-number 1 --total-steps 7 ...` | + +Scripts inject step-specific guidance via JIT prompt injection. Invoke the +script and follow its REQUIRED ACTIONS output. + +## When to Use + +Use when task has: + +- Multiple milestones with dependencies +- Architectural decisions requiring documentation +- Complexity benefiting from forced reflection pauses + +Skip when task is: + +- Single-step with obvious implementation +- Quick fix or minor change +- Already well-specified by user + +## Resources + +| Resource | Contents | Read When | +| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- | +| `resources/diff-format.md` | Unified diff specification for plans | Writing code changes in milestones | +| `resources/temporal-contamination.md` | Comment hygiene detection heuristics | Writing comments in code snippets | +| `resources/default-conventions.md` | Priority hierarchy, structural conventions | Making decisions without explicit user guidance | +| `resources/plan-format.md` | Plan template structure | Completing planning phase (injected by script) | + +**Resource loading rule**: Scripts will prompt you to read specific resources at +decision points. When prompted, read the full resource before proceeding. + +## Workflow Summary + +**Planning phase**: Steps 1-N explore context, evaluate approaches, refine +milestones. Final step writes plan to file. Review phase (TW scrub -> QR +validation) follows. + +**Execution phase**: 7 steps -- analyze plan, reconcile existing code, delegate +milestones to agents, QR validation, issue resolution, documentation, +retrospective. + +All procedural details are injected by the scripts. Invoke the appropriate +script and follow its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/resources/default-conventions.md b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/default-conventions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6ebfb32 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/default-conventions.md @@ -0,0 +1,156 @@ +# Default Conventions + +These conventions apply when project documentation does not specify otherwise. + +## MotoVaultPro Project Conventions + +**Naming**: +- Database columns: snake_case (`user_id`, `created_at`) +- TypeScript types: camelCase (`userId`, `createdAt`) +- API responses: camelCase +- Files: kebab-case (`vehicle-repository.ts`) + +**Architecture**: +- Feature capsules: `backend/src/features/{feature}/` +- Repository pattern with mapRow() for case conversion +- Single-tenant, user-scoped data + +**Frontend**: +- Mobile + desktop validation required (320px, 768px, 1920px) +- Touch targets >= 44px +- No hover-only interactions + +**Development**: +- Local node development (`npm install`, `npm run dev`, `npm test`) +- CI/CD pipeline validates containers and integration tests +- Plans stored in Gitea Issue comments + +--- + +## Priority Hierarchy + +Higher tiers override lower. Cite backing source when auditing. + +| Tier | Source | Action | +| ---- | --------------- | -------------------------------- | +| 1 | user-specified | Explicit user instruction: apply | +| 2 | doc-derived | CLAUDE.md / project docs: apply | +| 3 | default-derived | This document: apply | +| 4 | assumption | No backing: CONFIRM WITH USER | + +## Severity Levels + +| Level | Meaning | Action | +| ---------- | -------------------------------- | --------------- | +| SHOULD_FIX | Likely to cause maintenance debt | Flag for fixing | +| SUGGESTION | Improvement opportunity | Note if time | + +--- + +## Structural Conventions + + +**God Object**: >15 public methods OR >10 dependencies OR mixed concerns (networking + UI + data) +Severity: SHOULD_FIX + + + +**God Function**: >50 lines OR multiple abstraction levels OR >3 nesting levels +Severity: SHOULD_FIX +Exception: Inherently sequential algorithms or state machines + + + +**Duplicate Logic**: Copy-pasted blocks, repeated error handling, parallel near-identical functions +Severity: SHOULD_FIX + + + +**Dead Code**: No callers, impossible branches, unread variables, unused imports +Severity: SUGGESTION + + + +**Inconsistent Error Handling**: Mixed exceptions/error codes, inconsistent types, swallowed errors +Severity: SUGGESTION +Exception: Project specifies different handling per error category + + +--- + +## File Organization Conventions + + +**Test Organization**: Extend existing test files; create new only when: +- Distinct module boundary OR >500 lines OR different fixtures required +Severity: SHOULD_FIX (for unnecessary fragmentation) + + + +**File Creation**: Prefer extending existing files; create new only when: +- Clear module boundary OR >300-500 lines OR distinct responsibility +Severity: SUGGESTION + + +--- + +## Testing Conventions + + +**Principle**: Test behavior, not implementation. Fast feedback. + +**Test Type Hierarchy** (preference order): + +1. **Integration tests** (highest value) + - Test end-user verifiable behavior + - Use real systems/dependencies (e.g., testcontainers) + - Verify component interaction at boundaries + - This is where the real value lies + +2. **Property-based / generative tests** (preferred) + - Cover wide input space with invariant assertions + - Catch edge cases humans miss + - Use for functions with clear input/output contracts + +3. **Unit tests** (use sparingly) + - Only for highly complex or critical logic + - Risk: maintenance liability, brittleness to refactoring + - Prefer integration tests that cover same behavior + +**Test Placement**: Tests are part of implementation milestones, not separate +milestones. A milestone is not complete until its tests pass. This creates fast +feedback during development. + +**DO**: + +- Integration tests with real dependencies (testcontainers, etc.) +- Property-based tests for invariant-rich functions +- Parameterized fixtures over duplicate test bodies +- Test behavior observable by end users + +**DON'T**: + +- Test external library/dependency behavior (out of scope) +- Unit test simple code (maintenance liability exceeds value) +- Mock owned dependencies (use real implementations) +- Test implementation details that may change +- One-test-per-variant when parametrization applies + +Severity: SHOULD_FIX (violations), SUGGESTION (missed opportunities) + + +--- + +## Modernization Conventions + + +**Version Constraint Violation**: Features unavailable in project's documented target version +Requires: Documented target version +Severity: SHOULD_FIX + + + +**Modernization Opportunity**: Legacy APIs, verbose patterns, manual stdlib reimplementations +Severity: SUGGESTION +Exception: Project requires legacy pattern + diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/resources/diff-format.md b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/diff-format.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d92606b --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/diff-format.md @@ -0,0 +1,201 @@ +# Unified Diff Format for Plan Code Changes + +This document is the authoritative specification for code changes in implementation plans. + +## Purpose + +Unified diff format encodes both **location** and **content** in a single structure. This eliminates the need for location directives in comments (e.g., "insert at line 42") and provides reliable anchoring even when line numbers drift. + +## Anatomy + +```diff +--- a/path/to/file.py ++++ b/path/to/file.py +@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@ def existing_function(ctx): + # Context lines (unchanged) serve as location anchors + existing_code() + ++ # NEW: Comments explain WHY - transcribed verbatim by Developer ++ # Guard against race condition when messages arrive out-of-order ++ new_code() + + # More context to anchor the insertion point + more_existing_code() +``` + +## Components + +| Component | Authority | Purpose | +| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | +| File path (`--- a/path/to/file.py`) | **AUTHORITATIVE** | Exact target file | +| Line numbers (`@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@`) | **APPROXIMATE** | May drift as earlier milestones modify the file | +| Function context (`@@ ... @@ def func():`) | **SCOPE HINT** | Function/method containing the change | +| Context lines (unchanged) | **AUTHORITATIVE ANCHORS** | Developer matches these patterns to locate insertion point | +| `+` lines | **NEW CODE** | Code to add, including WHY comments | +| `-` lines | **REMOVED CODE** | Code to delete | + +## Two-Layer Location Strategy + +Code changes use two complementary layers for location: + +1. **Prose scope hint** (optional): Natural language describing conceptual location +2. **Diff with context**: Precise insertion point via context line matching + +### Layer 1: Prose Scope Hints + +For complex changes, add a prose description before the diff block: + +````markdown +Add validation after input sanitization in `UserService.validate()`: + +```diff +@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@ def validate(self, user): + sanitized = sanitize(user.input) + ++ # Validate format before proceeding ++ if not is_valid_format(sanitized): ++ raise ValidationError("Invalid format") ++ + return process(sanitized) +`` ` +``` +```` + +The prose tells Developer **where conceptually** (which method, what operation precedes it). The diff tells Developer **where exactly** (context lines to match). + +**When to use prose hints:** + +- Changes to large files (>300 lines) +- Multiple changes to the same file in one milestone +- Complex nested structures where function context alone is ambiguous +- When the surrounding code logic matters for understanding placement + +**When prose is optional:** + +- Small files with obvious structure +- Single change with unique context lines +- Function context in @@ line provides sufficient scope + +### Layer 2: Function Context in @@ Line + +The `@@` line can include function/method context after the line numbers: + +```diff +@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@ def validate(self, user): +``` + +This follows standard unified diff format (git generates this automatically). It tells Developer which function contains the change, aiding navigation even when line numbers drift. + +## Why Context Lines Matter + +When a plan has multiple milestones that modify the same file, earlier milestones shift line numbers. The `@@ -123` in Milestone 3 may no longer be accurate after Milestones 1 and 2 execute. + +**Context lines solve this**: Developer searches for the unchanged context patterns in the actual file. These patterns are stable anchors that survive line number drift. + +Include 2-3 context lines before and after changes for reliable matching. + +## Comment Placement + +Comments in `+` lines explain **WHY**, not **WHAT**. These comments: + +- Are transcribed verbatim by Developer +- Source rationale from Planning Context (Decision Log, Rejected Alternatives) +- Use concrete terms without hidden baselines +- Must pass temporal contamination review (see `temporal-contamination.md`) + +**Important**: Comments written during planning often contain temporal contamination -- change-relative language, baseline references, or location directives. @agent-technical-writer reviews and fixes these before @agent-developer transcribes them. + + +```diff ++ # Polling chosen over webhooks: 30% webhook delivery failures in third-party API ++ # WebSocket rejected to preserve stateless architecture ++ updates = poll_api(interval=30) +``` +Explains WHY this approach was chosen. + + + +```diff ++ # Poll the API every 30 seconds ++ updates = poll_api(interval=30) +``` +Restates WHAT the code does - redundant with the code itself. + + + +```diff ++ # Generous timeout for slow networks ++ REQUEST_TIMEOUT = 60 +``` +"Generous" compared to what? Hidden baseline provides no actionable information. + + + +```diff ++ # 60s accommodates 95th percentile upstream response times ++ REQUEST_TIMEOUT = 60 +``` +Concrete justification that explains why this specific value. + + +## Location Directives: Forbidden + +The diff structure handles location. Location directives in comments are redundant and error-prone. + + +```python +# Insert this BEFORE the retry loop (line 716) +# Timestamp guard: prevent older data from overwriting newer +get_ctx, get_cancel = context.with_timeout(ctx, 500) +``` +Location directive leaked into comment - line numbers become stale. + + + +```diff +@@ -714,6 +714,10 @@ def put(self, ctx, tags): + for tag in tags: + subject = tag.subject + +- # Timestamp guard: prevent older data from overwriting newer +- # due to network delays, retries, or concurrent writes +- get_ctx, get_cancel = context.with_timeout(ctx, 500) + + # Retry loop for Put operations + for attempt in range(max_retries): + +``` +Context lines (`for tag in tags`, `# Retry loop`) are stable anchors that survive line number drift. + + +## When to Use Diff Format + + + +| Code Characteristic | Use Diff? | Boundary Test | +| --------------------------------------- | --------- | ---------------------------------------- | +| Conditionals, loops, error handling, | YES | Has branching logic | +| state machines | | | +| Multiple insertions same file | YES | >1 change location | +| Deletions or replacements | YES | Removing/changing existing code | +| Pure assignment/return (CRUD, getters) | NO | Single statement, no branching | +| Boilerplate from template | NO | Developer can generate from pattern name | + +The boundary test: "Does Developer need to see exact placement and context to implement correctly?" + +- YES -> diff format +- NO (can implement from description alone) -> prose sufficient + + + +## Validation Checklist + +Before finalizing code changes in a plan: + +- [ ] File path is exact (not "auth files" but `src/auth/handler.py`) +- [ ] Context lines exist in target file (validate patterns match actual code) +- [ ] Comments explain WHY, not WHAT +- [ ] No location directives in comments +- [ ] No hidden baselines (test: "[adjective] compared to what?") +- [ ] 2-3 context lines for reliable anchoring +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/resources/plan-format.md b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/plan-format.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ea9c233 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/plan-format.md @@ -0,0 +1,250 @@ +# Plan Format + +Write your plan using this structure: + +```markdown +# [Plan Title] + +## Overview + +[Problem statement, chosen approach, and key decisions in 1-2 paragraphs] + +## Planning Context + +This section is consumed VERBATIM by downstream agents (Technical Writer, +Quality Reviewer). Quality matters: vague entries here produce poor annotations +and missed risks. + +### Decision Log + +| Decision | Reasoning Chain | +| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | +| [What you decided] | [Multi-step reasoning: premise -> implication -> conclusion] | + +Each rationale must contain at least 2 reasoning steps. Single-step rationales +are insufficient. + +INSUFFICIENT: "Polling over webhooks | Webhooks are unreliable" SUFFICIENT: +"Polling over webhooks | Third-party API has 30% webhook delivery failure in +testing -> unreliable delivery would require fallback polling anyway -> simpler +to use polling as primary mechanism" + +INSUFFICIENT: "500ms timeout | Matches upstream latency" SUFFICIENT: "500ms +timeout | Upstream 95th percentile is 450ms -> 500ms covers 95% of requests +without timeout -> remaining 5% should fail fast rather than queue" + +Include BOTH architectural decisions AND implementation-level micro-decisions: + +- Architectural: "Event sourcing over CRUD | Need audit trail + replay + capability -> CRUD would require separate audit log -> event sourcing provides + both natively" +- Implementation: "Mutex over channel | Single-writer case -> channel + coordination adds complexity without benefit -> mutex is simpler with + equivalent safety" + +Technical Writer sources ALL code comments from this table. If a micro-decision +isn't here, TW cannot document it. + +### Rejected Alternatives + +| Alternative | Why Rejected | +| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| [Approach not taken] | [Concrete reason: performance, complexity, doesn't fit constraints] | + +Technical Writer uses this to add "why not X" context to code comments. + +### Constraints & Assumptions + +- [Technical: API limits, language version, existing patterns to follow] +- [Organizational: timeline, team expertise, approval requirements] +- [Dependencies: external services, libraries, data formats] +- [Default conventions applied: cite any `` + used] + +### Known Risks + +| Risk | Mitigation | Anchor | +| --------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | +| [Specific risk] | [Concrete mitigation or "Accepted: [reason]"] | [file:L###-L### if claiming code behavior] | + +**Anchor requirement**: If mitigation claims existing code behavior ("no change +needed", "already handles X"), cite the file:line + brief excerpt that proves +the claim. Skip anchors for hypothetical risks or external unknowns. + +Quality Reviewer excludes these from findings but will challenge unverified +behavioral claims. + +## Invisible Knowledge + +This section captures knowledge NOT deducible from reading the code alone. +Technical Writer uses this for README.md documentation during +post-implementation. + +**The test**: Would a new team member understand this from reading the source +files? If no, it belongs here. + +**Categories** (not exhaustive -- apply the principle): + +1. **Architectural decisions**: Component relationships, data flow, module + boundaries +2. **Business rules**: Domain constraints that shape implementation choices +3. **System invariants**: Properties that must hold but are not enforced by + types/compiler +4. **Historical context**: Why alternatives were rejected (links to Decision + Log) +5. **Performance characteristics**: Non-obvious efficiency properties or + requirements +6. **Tradeoffs**: Costs and benefits of chosen approaches + +### Architecture +``` + +[ASCII diagram showing component relationships] + +Example: User Request | v +----------+ +-------+ | Auth |---->| Cache | ++----------+ +-------+ | v +----------+ +------+ | Handler |---->| DB | ++----------+ +------+ + +``` + +### Data Flow + +``` + +[How data moves through the system - inputs, transformations, outputs] + +Example: HTTP Request --> Validate --> Transform --> Store --> Response | v Log +(async) + +```` + +### Why This Structure + +[Reasoning behind module organization that isn't obvious from file names] + +- Why these boundaries exist +- What would break if reorganized differently + +### Invariants + +[Rules that must be maintained but aren't enforced by code] + +- Ordering requirements +- State consistency rules +- Implicit contracts between components + +### Tradeoffs + +[Key decisions with their costs and benefits] + +- What was sacrificed for what gain +- Performance vs. readability choices +- Consistency vs. flexibility choices + +## Milestones + +### Milestone 1: [Name] + +**Files**: [exact paths - e.g., src/auth/handler.py, not "auth files"] + +**Flags** (if applicable): [needs TW rationale, needs error handling review, needs conformance check] + +**Requirements**: + +- [Specific: "Add retry with exponential backoff", not "improve error handling"] + +**Acceptance Criteria**: + +- [Testable: "Returns 429 after 3 failed attempts" - QR can verify pass/fail] +- [Avoid vague: "Works correctly" or "Handles errors properly"] + +**Tests** (milestone not complete until tests pass): + +- **Test files**: [exact paths, e.g., tests/test_retry.py] +- **Test type**: [integration | property-based | unit] - see default-conventions +- **Backing**: [user-specified | doc-derived | default-derived] +- **Scenarios**: + - Normal: [e.g., "successful retry after transient failure"] + - Edge: [e.g., "max retries exhausted", "zero delay"] + - Error: [e.g., "non-retryable error returns immediately"] + +Skip tests when: user explicitly stated no tests, OR milestone is documentation-only, +OR project docs prohibit tests for this component. State skip reason explicitly. + +**Code Changes** (for non-trivial logic, use unified diff format): + +See `resources/diff-format.md` for specification. + +```diff +--- a/path/to/file.py ++++ b/path/to/file.py +@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@ def existing_function(ctx): + # Context lines (unchanged) serve as location anchors + existing_code() + ++ # WHY comment explaining rationale - transcribed verbatim by Developer ++ new_code() + + # More context to anchor the insertion point + more_existing_code() +```` + +### Milestone N: ... + +### Milestone [Last]: Documentation + +**Files**: + +- `path/to/CLAUDE.md` (index updates) +- `path/to/README.md` (if Invisible Knowledge section has content) + +**Requirements**: + +- Update CLAUDE.md index entries for all new/modified files +- Each entry has WHAT (contents) and WHEN (task triggers) +- If plan's Invisible Knowledge section is non-empty: + - Create/update README.md with architecture diagrams from plan + - Include tradeoffs, invariants, "why this structure" content + - Verify diagrams match actual implementation + +**Acceptance Criteria**: + +- CLAUDE.md enables LLM to locate relevant code for debugging/modification tasks +- README.md captures knowledge not discoverable from reading source files +- Architecture diagrams in README.md match plan's Invisible Knowledge section + +**Source Material**: `## Invisible Knowledge` section of this plan + +### Cross-Milestone Integration Tests + +When integration tests require components from multiple milestones: + +1. Place integration tests in the LAST milestone that provides a required + component +2. List dependencies explicitly in that milestone's **Tests** section +3. Integration test milestone is not complete until all dependencies are + implemented + +Example: + +- M1: Auth handler (property tests for auth logic) +- M2: Database layer (property tests for queries) +- M3: API endpoint (integration tests covering M1 + M2 + M3 with testcontainers) + +The integration tests in M3 verify the full flow that end users would exercise, +using real dependencies. This creates fast feedback as soon as all components +exist. + +## Milestone Dependencies (if applicable) + +``` +M1 ---> M2 + \ + --> M3 --> M4 +``` + +Independent milestones can execute in parallel during /plan-execution. + +``` + +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/resources/temporal-contamination.md b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/temporal-contamination.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e9d08d --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/resources/temporal-contamination.md @@ -0,0 +1,135 @@ +# Temporal Contamination in Code Comments + +This document defines terminology for identifying comments that leak information +about code history, change processes, or planning artifacts. Both +@agent-technical-writer and @agent-quality-reviewer reference this +specification. + +## The Core Principle + +> **Timeless Present Rule**: Comments must be written from the perspective of a +> reader encountering the code for the first time, with no knowledge of what +> came before or how it got here. The code simply _is_. + +**Why this matters**: Change-narrative comments are an LLM artifact -- a +category error, not merely a style issue. The change process is ephemeral and +irrelevant to the code's ongoing existence. Humans writing comments naturally +describe what code IS, not what they DID to create it. Referencing the change +that created a comment is fundamentally confused about what belongs in +documentation. + +Think of it this way: a novel's narrator never describes the author's typing +process. Similarly, code comments should never describe the developer's editing +process. The code simply exists; the path to its existence is invisible. + +In a plan, this means comments are written _as if the plan was already +executed_. + +## Detection Heuristic + +Evaluate each comment against these five questions. Signal words are examples -- +extrapolate to semantically similar constructs. + +### 1. Does it describe an action taken rather than what exists? + +**Category**: Change-relative + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | +| `// Added mutex to fix race condition` | `// Mutex serializes cache access from concurrent requests` | +| `// New validation for the edge case` | `// Rejects negative values (downstream assumes unsigned)` | +| `// Changed to use batch API` | `// Batch API reduces round-trips from N to 1` | + +Signal words (non-exhaustive): "Added", "Replaced", "Now uses", "Changed to", +"New", "Updated", "Refactored" + +### 2. Does it compare to something not in the code? + +**Category**: Baseline reference + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `// Replaces per-tag logging with summary` | `// Single summary line; per-tag logging would produce 1500+ lines` | +| `// Unlike the old approach, this is thread-safe` | `// Thread-safe: each goroutine gets independent state` | +| `// Previously handled in caller` | `// Encapsulated here; caller should not manage lifecycle` | + +Signal words (non-exhaustive): "Instead of", "Rather than", "Previously", +"Replaces", "Unlike the old", "No longer" + +### 3. Does it describe where to put code rather than what code does? + +**Category**: Location directive + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | +| `// After the SendAsync call` | _(delete -- diff structure encodes location)_ | +| `// Insert before validation` | _(delete -- diff structure encodes location)_ | +| `// Add this at line 425` | _(delete -- diff structure encodes location)_ | + +Signal words (non-exhaustive): "After", "Before", "Insert", "At line", "Here:", +"Below", "Above" + +**Action**: Always delete. Location is encoded in diff structure, not comments. + +### 4. Does it describe intent rather than behavior? + +**Category**: Planning artifact + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +| -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | +| `// TODO: add retry logic later` | _(delete, or implement retry now)_ | +| `// Will be extended for batch mode` | _(delete -- do not document hypothetical futures)_ | +| `// Temporary workaround until API v2` | `// API v1 lacks filtering; client-side filter required` | + +Signal words (non-exhaustive): "Will", "TODO", "Planned", "Eventually", "For +future", "Temporary", "Workaround until" + +**Action**: Delete, implement the feature, or reframe as current constraint. + +### 5. Does it describe the author's choice rather than code behavior? + +**Category**: Intent leakage + +| Contaminated | Timeless Present | +| ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | +| `// Intentionally placed after validation` | `// Runs after validation completes` | +| `// Deliberately using mutex over channel` | `// Mutex serializes access (single-writer pattern)` | +| `// Chose polling for reliability` | `// Polling: 30% webhook delivery failures observed` | +| `// We decided to cache at this layer` | `// Cache here: reduces DB round-trips for hot path` | + +Signal words (non-exhaustive): "intentionally", "deliberately", "chose", +"decided", "on purpose", "by design", "we opted" + +**Action**: Extract the technical justification; discard the decision narrative. +The reader doesn't need to know someone "decided" -- they need to know WHY this +approach works. + +**The test**: Can you delete the intent word and the comment still makes sense? +If yes, delete the intent word. If no, reframe around the technical reason. + +--- + +**Catch-all**: If a comment only makes sense to someone who knows the code's +history, it is temporally contaminated -- even if it does not match any category +above. + +## Subtle Cases + +Same word, different verdict -- demonstrates that detection requires semantic +judgment, not keyword matching. + +| Comment | Verdict | Reasoning | +| -------------------------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------ | +| `// Now handles edge cases properly` | Contaminated | "properly" implies it was improper before | +| `// Now blocks until connection ready` | Clean | "now" describes runtime moment, not code history | +| `// Fixed the null pointer issue` | Contaminated | Describes a fix, not behavior | +| `// Returns null when key not found` | Clean | Describes behavior | + +## The Transformation Pattern + +> **Extract the technical justification, discard the change narrative.** + +1. What useful info is buried? (problem, behavior) +2. Reframe as timeless present + +Example: "Added mutex to fix race" -> "Mutex serializes concurrent access" diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/executor.py b/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/executor.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f919619 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/executor.py @@ -0,0 +1,682 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Plan Executor - Execute approved plans through delegation. + +Seven-phase execution workflow with JIT prompt injection: + Step 1: Execution Planning (analyze plan, detect reconciliation) + Step 2: Reconciliation (conditional, validate existing code) + Step 3: Milestone Execution (delegate to agents, run tests) + Step 4: Post-Implementation QR (quality review) + Step 5: QR Issue Resolution (conditional, fix issues) + Step 6: Documentation (TW pass) + Step 7: Retrospective (present summary) + +Usage: + python3 executor.py --plan-file PATH --step-number 1 --total-steps 7 --thoughts "..." +""" + +import argparse +import re +import sys + + +def detect_reconciliation_signals(thoughts: str) -> bool: + """Check if user's thoughts contain reconciliation triggers.""" + triggers = [ + r"\balready\s+(implemented|done|complete)", + r"\bpartially\s+complete", + r"\bhalfway\s+done", + r"\bresume\b", + r"\bcontinue\s+from\b", + r"\bpick\s+up\s+where\b", + r"\bcheck\s+what'?s\s+done\b", + r"\bverify\s+existing\b", + r"\bprior\s+work\b", + ] + thoughts_lower = thoughts.lower() + return any(re.search(pattern, thoughts_lower) for pattern in triggers) + + +def get_step_1_guidance(plan_file: str, thoughts: str) -> dict: + """Step 1: Execution Planning - analyze plan, detect reconciliation.""" + reconciliation_detected = detect_reconciliation_signals(thoughts) + + actions = [ + "EXECUTION PLANNING", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Read the plan file and analyze:", + " 1. Count milestones and their dependencies", + " 2. Identify file targets per milestone", + " 3. Determine parallelization opportunities", + " 4. Set up TodoWrite tracking for all milestones", + "", + "", + "", + "RULE 0 (ABSOLUTE): Delegate ALL code work to specialized agents", + "", + "Your role: coordinate, validate, orchestrate. Agents implement code.", + "", + "Delegation routing:", + " - New function needed -> @agent-developer", + " - Bug to fix -> @agent-debugger (diagnose) then @agent-developer (fix)", + " - Any source file modification -> @agent-developer", + " - Documentation files -> @agent-technical-writer", + "", + "Exception (trivial only): Fixes under 5 lines where delegation overhead", + "exceeds fix complexity (missing import, typo correction).", + "", + "---", + "", + "RULE 1: Execution Protocol", + "", + "Before ANY phase:", + " 1. Use TodoWrite to track all plan phases", + " 2. Analyze dependencies to identify parallelizable work", + " 3. Delegate implementation to specialized agents", + " 4. Validate each increment before proceeding", + "", + "You plan HOW to execute (parallelization, sequencing). You do NOT plan", + "WHAT to execute -- that's the plan's job.", + "", + "---", + "", + "RULE 1.5: Model Selection", + "", + "Agent defaults (sonnet) are calibrated for quality. Adjust upward only.", + "", + " | Action | Allowed | Rationale |", + " |----------------------|---------|----------------------------------|", + " | Upgrade to opus | YES | Challenging tasks need reasoning |", + " | Use default (sonnet) | YES | Baseline for all delegations |", + " | Keep at sonnet+ | ALWAYS | Maintains quality baseline |", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "Parallelizable when ALL conditions met:", + " - Different target files", + " - No data dependencies", + " - No shared state (globals, configs, resources)", + "", + "Sequential when ANY condition true:", + " - Same file modified by multiple tasks", + " - Task B imports or depends on Task A's output", + " - Shared database tables or external resources", + "", + "Before delegating ANY batch:", + " 1. List tasks with their target files", + " 2. Identify file dependencies (same file = sequential)", + " 3. Identify data dependencies (imports = sequential)", + " 4. Group independent tasks into parallel batches", + " 5. Separate batches with sync points", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "Before delegating ANY milestone, identify its type from file extensions:", + "", + " | Milestone Type | Recognition Signal | Delegate To |", + " |----------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------|", + " | Documentation | ALL files are *.md or *.rst | @agent-technical-writer |", + " | Code | ANY file is source code | @agent-developer |", + "", + "Mixed milestones: Split delegation -- @agent-developer first (code),", + "then @agent-technical-writer (docs) after code completes.", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "EVERY delegation MUST use this structure:", + "", + " ", + " @agent-[developer|debugger|technical-writer|quality-reviewer]", + " [For TW/QR: plan-scrub|post-implementation|plan-review|reconciliation]", + " [Absolute path to plan file]", + " [Milestone number and name]", + " [Exact file paths from milestone]", + " [Specific task description]", + " ", + " - [Criterion 1 from plan]", + " - [Criterion 2 from plan]", + " ", + " ", + "", + "For parallel delegations, wrap multiple blocks:", + "", + " ", + " [Why these can run in parallel]", + " [Command to run after all complete]", + " ...", + " ...", + " ", + "", + "Agent limits:", + " - @agent-developer: Maximum 4 parallel", + " - @agent-debugger: Maximum 2 parallel", + " - @agent-quality-reviewer: ALWAYS sequential", + " - @agent-technical-writer: Can parallel across independent modules", + "", + "", + ] + + if reconciliation_detected: + next_step = ( + "RECONCILIATION SIGNALS DETECTED in your thoughts.\n\n" + "Invoke step 2 to validate existing code against plan requirements:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 2 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "Starting reconciliation..."' + ) + else: + next_step = ( + "No reconciliation signals detected. Proceed to milestone execution.\n\n" + "Invoke step 3 to begin delegating milestones:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 3 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "Analyzed plan: N milestones, ' + 'parallel batches: [describe], starting execution..."' + ) + + return { + "actions": actions, + "next": next_step, + } + + +def get_step_2_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 2: Reconciliation - validate existing code against plan.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "RECONCILIATION PHASE", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Validate existing code against plan requirements BEFORE executing.", + "", + "", + "", + "Delegate to @agent-quality-reviewer for each milestone:", + "", + " Task for @agent-quality-reviewer:", + " Mode: reconciliation", + " Plan Source: [plan_file.md]", + " Milestone: [N]", + "", + " Check if the acceptance criteria for Milestone [N] are ALREADY", + " satisfied in the current codebase. Validate REQUIREMENTS, not just", + " code presence.", + "", + " Return: SATISFIED | NOT_SATISFIED | PARTIALLY_SATISFIED", + "", + "---", + "", + "Execution based on reconciliation result:", + "", + " | Result | Action |", + " |---------------------|-------------------------------------------|", + " | SATISFIED | Skip execution, record as already complete|", + " | NOT_SATISFIED | Execute milestone normally |", + " | PARTIALLY_SATISFIED | Execute only the missing parts |", + "", + "---", + "", + "Why requirements-based (not diff-based):", + "", + "Checking if code from the diff exists misses critical cases:", + " - Code added but incorrect (doesn't meet acceptance criteria)", + " - Code added but incomplete (partial implementation)", + " - Requirements met by different code than planned (valid alternative)", + "", + "Checking acceptance criteria catches all of these.", + "", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After collecting reconciliation results for all milestones, " + "invoke step 3:\n\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 3 ' + "--total-steps 7 --thoughts \"Reconciliation complete: " + 'M1: SATISFIED, M2: NOT_SATISFIED, ..."' + ), + } + + +def get_step_3_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 3: Milestone Execution - delegate to agents, run tests.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "MILESTONE EXECUTION", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Execute milestones through delegation. Parallelize independent work.", + "", + "", + "", + "BEFORE delegating each milestone with code changes:", + " 1. Read resources/diff-format.md if not already in context", + " 2. Verify plan's diffs meet specification:", + " - Context lines are VERBATIM from actual files (not placeholders)", + " - WHY comments explain rationale (not WHAT code does)", + " - No location directives in comments", + "", + "AFTER @agent-developer completes, verify:", + " - Context lines from plan were found in target file", + " - WHY comments were transcribed verbatim to code", + " - No location directives remain in implemented code", + " - No temporal contamination leaked (change-relative language)", + "", + "If Developer reports context lines not found, check drift table below.", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "Error classification:", + "", + " | Severity | Signals | Action |", + " |----------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|", + " | Critical | Segfault, data corruption | STOP, @agent-debugger |", + " | High | Test failures, missing deps | @agent-debugger |", + " | Medium | Type errors, lint failures | Auto-fix, then debugger |", + " | Low | Warnings, style issues | Note and continue |", + "", + "Escalation triggers -- STOP and report when:", + " - Fix would change fundamental approach", + " - Three attempted solutions failed", + " - Performance or safety characteristics affected", + " - Confidence < 80%", + "", + "Context anchor mismatch protocol:", + "", + "When @agent-developer reports context lines don't match actual code:", + "", + " | Mismatch Type | Action |", + " |-----------------------------|--------------------------------|", + " | Whitespace/formatting only | Proceed with normalized match |", + " | Minor variable rename | Proceed, note in execution log |", + " | Code restructured | Proceed, note deviation |", + " | Context lines not found | STOP - escalate to planner |", + " | Logic fundamentally changed | STOP - escalate to planner |", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "Run after each milestone:", + "", + " # Python", + " pytest --strict-markers --strict-config", + " mypy --strict", + "", + " # JavaScript/TypeScript", + " tsc --strict --noImplicitAny", + " eslint --max-warnings=0", + "", + " # Go", + " go test -race -cover -vet=all", + "", + "Pass criteria: 100% tests pass, zero linter warnings.", + "", + "Self-consistency check (for milestones with >3 files):", + " 1. Developer's implementation notes claim: [what was implemented]", + " 2. Test results demonstrate: [what behavior was verified]", + " 3. Acceptance criteria state: [what was required]", + "", + "All three must align. Discrepancy = investigate before proceeding.", + "", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "CONTINUE in step 3 until ALL milestones complete:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 3 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "Completed M1, M2. Executing M3..."' + "\n\n" + "When ALL milestones are complete, invoke step 4 for quality review:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 4 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "All milestones complete. ' + 'Modified files: [list]. Ready for QR."' + ), + } + + +def get_step_4_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 4: Post-Implementation QR - quality review.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "POST-IMPLEMENTATION QUALITY REVIEW", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Delegate to @agent-quality-reviewer for comprehensive review.", + "", + "", + "", + " Task for @agent-quality-reviewer:", + " Mode: post-implementation", + " Plan Source: [plan_file.md]", + " Files Modified: [list]", + " Reconciled Milestones: [list milestones that were SATISFIED]", + "", + " Priority order for findings:", + " 1. Issues in reconciled milestones (bypassed execution validation)", + " 2. Issues in newly implemented milestones", + " 3. Cross-cutting issues", + "", + " Checklist:", + " - Every requirement implemented", + " - No unauthorized deviations", + " - Edge cases handled", + " - Performance requirements met", + "", + "", + "", + "Expected output: PASS or issues list sorted by severity.", + ], + "next": ( + "After QR completes:\n\n" + "If QR returns ISSUES -> invoke step 5:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 5 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "QR found N issues: [summary]"' + "\n\n" + "If QR returns PASS -> invoke step 6:\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 6 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "QR passed. Proceeding to documentation."' + ), + } + + +def get_step_5_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 5: QR Issue Resolution - present issues, collect decisions, fix.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "QR ISSUE RESOLUTION", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Present issues to user, collect decisions, delegate fixes.", + "", + "", + "", + "Phase 1: Collect Decisions", + "", + "Sort findings by severity (critical -> high -> medium -> low).", + "For EACH issue, present:", + "", + " ## Issue [N] of [Total] ([severity])", + "", + " **Category**: [production-reliability | project-conformance | structural-quality]", + " **File**: [affected file path]", + " **Location**: [function/line if applicable]", + "", + " **Problem**:", + " [Clear description of what is wrong and why it matters]", + "", + " **Evidence**:", + " [Specific code/behavior that demonstrates the issue]", + "", + "Then use AskUserQuestion with options:", + " - **Fix**: Delegate to @agent-developer to resolve", + " - **Skip**: Accept the issue as-is", + " - **Alternative**: User provides different approach", + "", + "Repeat for each issue. Do NOT execute any fixes during this phase.", + "", + "---", + "", + "Phase 2: Execute Decisions", + "", + "After ALL decisions are collected:", + "", + " 1. Summarize the decisions", + " 2. Execute fixes:", + " - 'Fix' decisions: Delegate to @agent-developer", + " - 'Skip' decisions: Record in retrospective as accepted risk", + " - 'Alternative' decisions: Apply user's specified approach", + " 3. Parallelize where possible (different files, no dependencies)", + "", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After ALL fixes are applied, return to step 4 for re-validation:\n\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 4 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "Applied fixes for issues X, Y, Z. ' + 'Re-running QR."' + "\n\n" + "This creates a validation loop until QR passes." + ), + } + + +def get_step_6_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 6: Documentation - TW pass for CLAUDE.md, README.md.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "POST-IMPLEMENTATION DOCUMENTATION", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Delegate to @agent-technical-writer for documentation updates.", + "", + "", + "", + "Skip condition: If ALL milestones contained only documentation files", + "(*.md/*.rst), TW already handled this during milestone execution.", + "Proceed directly to step 7.", + "", + "For code-primary plans:", + "", + " Task for @agent-technical-writer:", + " Mode: post-implementation", + " Plan Source: [plan_file.md]", + " Files Modified: [list]", + "", + " Requirements:", + " - Create/update CLAUDE.md index entries", + " - Create README.md if architectural complexity warrants", + " - Add module-level docstrings where missing", + " - Verify transcribed comments are accurate", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "", + "Execution is NOT complete until:", + " - [ ] All todos completed", + " - [ ] Quality review passed (no unresolved issues)", + " - [ ] Documentation delegated for ALL modified files", + " - [ ] Documentation tasks completed", + " - [ ] Self-consistency checks passed for complex milestones", + "", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After documentation is complete, invoke step 7 for retrospective:\n\n" + f' python3 executor.py --plan-file "{plan_file}" --step-number 7 ' + '--total-steps 7 --thoughts "Documentation complete. ' + 'Generating retrospective."' + ), + } + + +def get_step_7_guidance(plan_file: str) -> dict: + """Step 7: Retrospective - present execution summary.""" + return { + "actions": [ + "EXECUTION RETROSPECTIVE", + "", + f"Plan file: {plan_file}", + "", + "Generate and PRESENT the retrospective to the user.", + "Do NOT write to a file -- present it directly so the user sees it.", + "", + "", + "", + "================================================================================", + "EXECUTION RETROSPECTIVE", + "================================================================================", + "", + "Plan: [plan file path]", + "Status: COMPLETED | BLOCKED | ABORTED", + "", + "## Milestone Outcomes", + "", + "| Milestone | Status | Notes |", + "| ---------- | -------------------- | ---------------------------------- |", + "| 1: [name] | EXECUTED | - |", + "| 2: [name] | SKIPPED (RECONCILED) | Already satisfied before execution |", + "| 3: [name] | BLOCKED | [reason] |", + "", + "## Reconciliation Summary", + "", + "If reconciliation was run:", + " - Milestones already complete: [count]", + " - Milestones executed: [count]", + " - Milestones with partial work detected: [count]", + "", + "If reconciliation was skipped:", + ' - "Reconciliation skipped (no prior work indicated)"', + "", + "## Plan Accuracy Issues", + "", + "[List any problems with the plan discovered during execution]", + " - [file] Context anchor drift: expected X, found Y", + " - Milestone [N] requirements were ambiguous: [what]", + " - Missing dependency: [what was assumed but didn't exist]", + "", + 'If none: "No plan accuracy issues encountered."', + "", + "## Deviations from Plan", + "", + "| Deviation | Category | Approved By |", + "| -------------- | --------------- | ---------------- |", + "| [what changed] | Trivial / Minor | [who or 'auto'] |", + "", + 'If none: "No deviations from plan."', + "", + "## Quality Review Summary", + "", + " - Production reliability: [count] issues", + " - Project conformance: [count] issues", + " - Structural quality: [count] suggestions", + "", + "## Feedback for Future Plans", + "", + "[Actionable improvements based on execution experience]", + " - [ ] [specific suggestion]", + " - [ ] [specific suggestion]", + "", + "================================================================================", + "", + "", + ], + "next": "EXECUTION COMPLETE.\n\nPresent the retrospective to the user.", + } + + +def get_step_guidance(step_number: int, plan_file: str, thoughts: str) -> dict: + """Route to appropriate step guidance.""" + if step_number == 1: + return get_step_1_guidance(plan_file, thoughts) + elif step_number == 2: + return get_step_2_guidance(plan_file) + elif step_number == 3: + return get_step_3_guidance(plan_file) + elif step_number == 4: + return get_step_4_guidance(plan_file) + elif step_number == 5: + return get_step_5_guidance(plan_file) + elif step_number == 6: + return get_step_6_guidance(plan_file) + elif step_number == 7: + return get_step_7_guidance(plan_file) + else: + return { + "actions": [f"Unknown step {step_number}. Valid steps are 1-7."], + "next": "Re-invoke with a valid step number.", + } + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Plan Executor - Execute approved plans through delegation", + formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter, + epilog=""" +Examples: + # Start execution + python3 executor.py --plan-file plans/auth.md --step-number 1 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "Execute the auth implementation plan" + + # Continue milestone execution + python3 executor.py --plan-file plans/auth.md --step-number 3 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "Completed M1, M2. Executing M3..." + + # After QR finds issues + python3 executor.py --plan-file plans/auth.md --step-number 5 --total-steps 7 \\ + --thoughts "QR found 2 issues: missing error handling, incorrect return type" +""", + ) + + parser.add_argument( + "--plan-file", type=str, required=True, help="Path to the plan file to execute" + ) + parser.add_argument("--step-number", type=int, required=True, help="Current step (1-7)") + parser.add_argument( + "--total-steps", type=int, required=True, help="Total steps (always 7)" + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--thoughts", type=str, required=True, help="Your current thinking and status" + ) + + args = parser.parse_args() + + if args.step_number < 1 or args.step_number > 7: + print("Error: step-number must be between 1 and 7", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + if args.total_steps != 7: + print("Warning: total-steps should be 7 for executor", file=sys.stderr) + + guidance = get_step_guidance(args.step_number, args.plan_file, args.thoughts) + is_complete = args.step_number >= 7 + + step_names = { + 1: "Execution Planning", + 2: "Reconciliation", + 3: "Milestone Execution", + 4: "Post-Implementation QR", + 5: "QR Issue Resolution", + 6: "Documentation", + 7: "Retrospective", + } + + print("=" * 80) + print( + f"EXECUTOR - Step {args.step_number} of 7: {step_names.get(args.step_number, 'Unknown')}" + ) + print("=" * 80) + print() + print(f"STATUS: {'execution_complete' if is_complete else 'in_progress'}") + print() + print("YOUR THOUGHTS:") + print(args.thoughts) + print() + + if guidance["actions"]: + print("GUIDANCE:") + print() + for action in guidance["actions"]: + print(action) + print() + + print("NEXT:") + print(guidance["next"]) + print() + print("=" * 80) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/planner.py b/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/planner.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3fa5bdf --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/planner/scripts/planner.py @@ -0,0 +1,1015 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Interactive Sequential Planner - Two-phase planning workflow + +PLANNING PHASE: Step-based planning with forced reflection pauses. +REVIEW PHASE: Orchestrates TW scrub and QR validation before execution. + +Usage: + # Planning phase (default) + python3 planner.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "Design auth system" + + # Review phase (after plan is written) + python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 1 --total-steps 2 --thoughts "Plan written to plans/auth.md" +""" + +import argparse +import sys +from pathlib import Path + + +def get_plan_format() -> str: + """Read the plan format template from resources.""" + format_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / "resources" / "plan-format.md" + return format_path.read_text() + + +def get_planning_step_guidance(step_number: int, total_steps: int) -> dict: + """Returns guidance for planning phase steps.""" + is_complete = step_number >= total_steps + next_step = step_number + 1 + + if is_complete: + return { + "actions": [ + "FINAL VERIFICATION — complete each section before writing.", + "", + "", + "TW and QR consume this section VERBATIM. Quality here =", + "quality of scrubbed content and risk detection downstream.", + "", + "Decision Log (major choices):", + " - What major architectural choice did you make?", + " - What is the multi-step reasoning chain for that choice?", + "", + "Micro-decisions (TW sources ALL code comments from Decision Log):", + " - Time sources: wall clock vs monotonic? timezone handling?", + " - Concurrency: mutex vs channel vs atomic? why?", + " - Error granularity: specific error types vs generic? why?", + " - Data structures: map vs slice vs custom? capacity assumptions?", + " - Thresholds: why this specific value? (document all magic numbers)", + "", + "For each non-obvious implementation choice, ask: 'Would a future", + "reader understand WHY without asking?' If no, add to Decision Log.", + "", + "Rejected Alternatives:", + " - What approach did you NOT take?", + " - What concrete reason ruled it out?", + "", + "Known Risks:", + " - What failure modes exist?", + " - What mitigation or acceptance rationale exists for each?", + " - Which mitigations claim code behavior? (list them)", + " - What file:line anchor verifies each behavioral claim?", + " - Any behavioral claim lacking anchor? -> add anchor now", + "", + "", + "", + "This section sources README.md content. Skip if trivial.", + "", + "THE TEST: Would a new team member understand this from reading", + "the source files? If no, it belongs here.", + "", + "Categories (not exhaustive -- apply the principle):", + " 1. Architectural decisions: component diagrams, data flow, module boundaries", + " 2. Business rules: domain constraints shaping implementation", + " 3. System invariants: properties that must hold (not enforced by types)", + " 4. Historical context: why alternatives were rejected (link to Decision Log)", + " 5. Performance characteristics: non-obvious efficiency properties", + " 6. Tradeoffs: costs and benefits of chosen approaches", + "", + "", + "", + "BEFORE writing any code changes to the plan:", + "", + " 1. Re-read resources/diff-format.md (authoritative specification)", + " 2. Re-read resources/temporal-contamination.md (comment hygiene)", + "", + "For EACH diff block you write, verify against diff-format.md:", + " - [ ] File path: exact (src/auth/handler.py not 'auth files')?", + " - [ ] Context lines: 2-3 lines copied VERBATIM from actual file?", + " - [ ] WHY comments: explain rationale, not WHAT code does?", + " - [ ] No location directives in comments (diff encodes location)?", + " - [ ] No hidden baselines (test: '[adjective] compared to what?')?", + "", + "FORBIDDEN in context lines: '...', '[existing code]', summaries,", + "placeholders, or any text not literally in the target file.", + "", + "If you have not read the target file to extract real context lines,", + "read it now before writing the diff.", + "", + "", + "", + "For EACH milestone, verify:", + " - File paths: exact (src/auth/handler.py) not vague?", + " - Requirements: specific behaviors, not 'handle X'?", + " - Acceptance criteria: testable pass/fail assertions?", + " - Code changes: diff format for non-trivial logic?", + " - Uncertainty flags: added where applicable?", + " - Tests: specified with type, backing, and scenarios?", + " (or explicit skip reason if tests not applicable)", + "", + "For EACH diff block, verify:", + " - Context lines: 2-3 lines copied VERBATIM from actual file", + " (FORBIDDEN: '...', '[existing code]', summaries, placeholders)", + " - If you haven't read the target file, read it now to extract", + " real anchors that Developer can match against", + "", + "Milestone-type specific criteria:", + " - Implementation milestones: Tests section with type, backing,", + " scenarios (normal, edge, error). Milestone is NOT complete", + " until tests pass.", + " - Doc milestones: reference specific Invisible Knowledge sections", + " that MUST appear in README (e.g., 'README includes: data flow", + " diagram, invariants section from Invisible Knowledge')", + "", + "", + "", + " - Does a Documentation milestone exist?", + " - Does CLAUDE.md use TABULAR INDEX format (not prose)?", + " - Is README.md included only if Invisible Knowledge has", + " content?", + "", + "", + "", + "Comments in code snippets will be transcribed VERBATIM to code.", + "Write in TIMELESS PRESENT -- describe what the code IS, not what", + "you are changing.", + "", + "CONTAMINATED: '// Added mutex to fix race condition'", + "CLEAN: '// Mutex serializes cache access from concurrent requests'", + "", + "CONTAMINATED: '// Replaces per-tag logging with summary'", + "CLEAN: '// Single summary line; per-tag avoids 1500+ lines'", + "", + "CONTAMINATED: '// After the retry loop' (location directive)", + "CLEAN: (delete -- diff context encodes location)", + "", + "TW will review, but starting clean reduces rework.", + "", + "", + "", + "Verify classification and assumption audit in steps 2-4:", + "", + " [ ] Step 2: Assumption audit completed?", + " - All four categories addressed (pattern, migration,", + " idiomatic, boundary)", + " - Any surfaced assumption triggered AskUserQuestion", + " - User response recorded in Decision Log with", + " 'user-specified' backing", + "", + " [ ] Step 3: Decision classification table written?", + " - All architectural choices have backing citations", + " - No 'assumption' rows remain unresolved", + "", + " [ ] Step 4: File classification table written?", + " - All new files have backing citations", + " - No 'assumption' rows remain unresolved", + "", + "If any assumption was resolved via AskUserQuestion:", + " - Update backing to 'user-specified'", + " - Add user's answer as citation", + "", + "If step 2 was skipped or user never responded: STOP.", + "Go back to step 2 and complete assumption audit.", + "", + "If tables were skipped or assumptions remain: STOP.", + "Go back and complete classification before proceeding.", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "PLANNING PHASE COMPLETE.\n\n" + "1. Write plan to file using this format:\n\n" + "--- BEGIN PLAN FORMAT ---\n" + f"{get_plan_format()}\n" + "--- END PLAN FORMAT ---\n\n" + "============================================\n" + ">>> ACTION REQUIRED: INVOKE REVIEW PHASE <<<\n" + "============================================\n\n" + "SKIPPING REVIEW MEANS:\n" + " - Developer has NO prepared comments to transcribe\n" + " - Code ships without WHY documentation\n" + " - QR findings surface during execution, not before\n\n" + "2. Run this command to start review:\n\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 1 --total-steps 2 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "Plan written to [path]"\n\n' + "Review phase:\n" + " Step 1: @agent-technical-writer scrubs code snippets\n" + " Step 2: @agent-quality-reviewer validates the plan\n" + " Then: Ready for /plan-execution" + ) + } + + if step_number == 1: + return { + "actions": [ + "You are an expert architect. Proceed with confidence.", + "", + "", + "BEFORE any planning work, read these resources:", + "", + " 1. resources/default-conventions.md", + " - Priority hierarchy: user-specified > doc-derived > default-derived > assumption", + " - Structural conventions (god objects, file organization)", + " - Testing conventions (coverage principles)", + "", + " 2. resources/diff-format.md (if code changes anticipated)", + " - Unified diff anatomy and components", + " - Context line requirements (2-3 VERBATIM lines)", + " - WHY comment placement and validation", + "", + " 3. resources/temporal-contamination.md", + " - Timeless Present Rule for comments", + " - Detection heuristics (change-relative, baseline reference, location directive)", + "", + "These resources inform decision classification in step 2 and code", + "changes in later steps. Read them now.", + "", + "", + "PRECONDITION: Confirm plan file path before proceeding.", + "", + "", + "Complete ALL items before invoking step 2:", + "", + "CONTEXT (understand before proposing):", + " - [ ] What code/systems does this touch?", + " - [ ] What patterns does the codebase follow?", + " - [ ] What prior decisions constrain this work?", + "", + "SCOPE (define boundaries):", + " - [ ] What exactly must be accomplished?", + " - [ ] What is OUT of scope?", + "", + "APPROACHES (consider alternatives):", + " - [ ] 2-3 options with Advantage/Disadvantage for each", + "", + "TARGET TECH RESEARCH (if task involves new tech/migration):", + " - [ ] What is canonical/idiomatic usage of target tech?", + " - [ ] Does target tech have different abstractions than source?", + " (e.g., per-class loggers vs centralized, hooks vs classes)", + " - [ ] Document findings for step 2 assumption audit.", + "", + " Skip if task doesn't involve adopting new technology/patterns.", + "", + "CONSTRAINT DISCOVERY:", + " - [ ] Locate project configuration files (build files, manifests, lock files)", + " - [ ] Extract ALL version and compatibility constraints from each", + " - [ ] Organizational constraints: timeline, expertise, approvals", + " - [ ] External constraints: services, APIs, data formats", + " - [ ] Document findings in plan's Constraints & Assumptions", + "", + " Features incompatible with discovered constraints are blocking issues.", + "", + "TEST REQUIREMENTS DISCOVERY:", + " - [ ] Check project docs for test requirements (CLAUDE.md,", + " CONTRIBUTING.md, existing test patterns)", + " - [ ] What test types does the project use/prefer?", + " - [ ] What testing philosophy? (behavior vs implementation)", + " - [ ] Document findings for step 2 test strategy audit.", + "", + " If project docs silent, default-conventions domain='testing' applies.", + " If task is documentation-only, skip test requirements.", + "", + "SUCCESS (observable outcomes):", + " - [ ] Defined testable acceptance criteria", + "", + ], + "next": f"Invoke step {next_step} with your context analysis and approach options." + } + + if step_number == 2: + return { + "actions": [ + "ASSUMPTION SURFACING & USER CONFIRMATION", + "", + "", + "This step exists because architectural assumptions feel like", + "reasonable inference but often aren't. Pattern preservation,", + "migration strategy, and abstraction boundaries are decisions", + "that require explicit user confirmation.", + "", + "You CANNOT proceed to step 3 without completing this step.", + "", + "", + "", + "Six categories of assumptions requiring user confirmation:", + "", + "1. PATTERN PRESERVATION", + " Assuming new implementation should mirror old structure.", + " Example: 'Replace Log() calls with NLog calls' vs", + " 'Eliminate central Log(); use per-class loggers'", + "", + "2. MIGRATION STRATEGY", + " Assuming incremental replacement vs paradigm shift.", + " Example: 'Wrap old API with new facade' vs", + " 'Replace API entirely with new patterns'", + "", + "3. IDIOMATIC USAGE", + " Not aligning with canonical usage of target technology.", + " Example: Using class components in React 2024 when", + " hooks are the idiomatic pattern.", + "", + "4. ABSTRACTION BOUNDARY", + " Assuming existing abstractions should persist when", + " target technology is designed to eliminate them.", + " Example: Keeping a logging facade when the logging", + " framework provides per-class loggers.", + "", + "5. TEST STRATEGY", + " Assuming test approach without checking project requirements.", + " Example: 'Write unit tests for each function' when project", + " mandates 'integration tests only, no mocks'.", + " Priority: user-specified > doc-derived > default-conventions.", + "", + "6. POLICY DEFAULTS", + " Choosing configuration values where the user/organization", + " bears the operational consequence and no objectively correct", + " answer exists.", + "", + " The distinguishing test: IF THIS VALUE WERE WRONG, WHO SUFFERS?", + " - Technical defaults: Framework authors suffer (bad default", + " breaks the framework for everyone). Safe to inherit.", + " - Policy defaults: This user/org suffers (they have specific", + " operational needs). Must confirm.", + "", + " Common patterns (not exhaustive -- apply the principle):", + " - Lifecycle policies (how long, when to expire/clean up)", + " - Capacity constraints (limits and behavior at limits)", + " - Failure handling (what to do when resources exhausted)", + " - Output choices affecting downstream systems or operations", + "", + " When choosing ANY value where the user/org bears consequence,", + " present alternatives and confirm before proceeding.", + "", + "", + "", + "WRITE this table using OPEN questions (not yes/no):", + "", + " | Category | Question | Finding | Needs Confirm? |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Pattern | What abstraction am I preserving |", + " | | that might not belong in target? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Migration| Am I doing incremental replacement |", + " | | when paradigm shift is canonical? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Idiomatic| What is the canonical usage pattern? |", + " | | Does my approach align with it? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Boundary | What abstraction in source does |", + " | | target tech typically eliminate? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Test | What test approach does the project require? |", + " | | Do default-conventions apply, or does project |", + " | | override them? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + " |----------|----------|---------|----------------|", + " | Policy | What values am I choosing where, if wrong, |", + " | | this user/org suffers (not the framework)? |", + " | | Are there meaningful alternatives? | [answer] | [Y/N] |", + "", + "For each row, answer the open question first, then determine", + "if the finding reveals an assumption needing user confirmation.", + "", + "", + "", + "RULE 0 (ABSOLUTE): User confirms architectural approach.", + "", + "If ANY row has 'Y' in Needs Confirm column, you MUST:", + " 1. Use AskUserQuestion BEFORE proceeding to step 3", + " 2. Frame as architectural choice, not implementation detail", + " 3. Present idiomatic approach first with '(Recommended)'", + "", + "AskUserQuestion format:", + "", + " questions:", + " - question: '[Concise architectural choice framing]'", + " header: 'Approach'", + " multiSelect: false", + " options:", + " - label: '[Idiomatic approach] (Recommended)'", + " description: '[What this means concretely]'", + " - label: '[Pattern-preserving approach]'", + " description: '[What this means concretely]'", + "", + "Example for NLog migration:", + "", + " question: 'How should logging be structured after migration?'", + " options:", + " - label: 'Per-class loggers (Recommended)'", + " description: 'Each class uses LogManager.GetCurrentClassLogger().", + " Standard NLog pattern. Removes central Log() method.'", + " - label: 'Central logging facade'", + " description: 'Keep Service1.Log() as wrapper over NLog.", + " Preserves current API but non-idiomatic.'", + "", + "DO NOT proceed to step 3 until user responds.", + "Record user's choice in Decision Log:", + " | [choice] | user-specified | User selected: [response] |", + "", + "If ALL rows have 'N' (no assumptions needing confirmation):", + " State 'No architectural assumptions requiring confirmation.'", + " Proceed to step 3 without AskUserQuestion.", + "", + "", + "", + "Test strategy requires explicit backing (same as other decisions).", + "", + "Backing hierarchy:", + " 1. user-specified: User explicitly stated test requirements", + " 2. doc-derived: Project CLAUDE.md or docs specify test approach", + " 3. default-derived: default-conventions domain='testing' applies", + "", + "If test strategy 'Needs Confirm' = Y:", + "", + " Triggers for Y:", + " - Project docs contradict default-conventions", + " - Project docs are ambiguous about test types", + " - Task scope makes test applicability unclear", + " - User mentioned tests but didn't specify type", + "", + " Use AskUserQuestion:", + "", + " questions:", + " - question: 'What testing approach should this implementation use?'", + " header: 'Testing'", + " multiSelect: false", + " options:", + " - label: 'Integration tests (Recommended)'", + " description: 'Test end-user behavior with real dependencies.", + " Highest value per default conventions.'", + " - label: 'Property-based tests'", + " description: 'Generative tests for invariant-rich functions.", + " Good input coverage.'", + " - label: 'Unit tests'", + " description: 'Isolated tests for complex logic.", + " Use sparingly per default conventions.'", + " - label: 'No tests'", + " description: 'Skip test implementation for this plan.'", + "", + " Record user's choice in Decision Log with 'user-specified' backing.", + "", + "If project docs clearly specify test approach:", + " Record as 'doc-derived' backing. No AskUserQuestion needed.", + "", + "If project docs silent and default-conventions apply cleanly:", + " Record as 'default-derived' backing. No AskUserQuestion needed.", + "", + ], + "next": ( + f"After user confirms approach (or no assumptions found), invoke step {next_step}:\n\n" + f" python3 planner.py --step-number {next_step} --total-steps N \\\n" + ' --thoughts "User confirmed [approach]. Proceeding to evaluate..."' + ) + } + + if step_number == 3: + return { + "actions": [ + "", + "BEFORE deciding, evaluate each approach from step 1:", + " | Approach | P(success) | Failure mode | Backtrack cost |", + "", + "STOP CHECK: If ALL approaches show LOW probability or HIGH", + "backtrack cost, STOP. Request clarification from user.", + "", + "", + "", + "Select approach. Record in Decision Log with MULTI-STEP chain:", + "", + " INSUFFICIENT: 'Polling | Webhooks are unreliable'", + " SUFFICIENT: 'Polling | 30% webhook failure in testing", + " -> would need fallback anyway -> simpler primary'", + "", + "Include BOTH architectural AND micro-decisions (timeouts, etc).", + "", + "", + "", + "WRITE this table before proceeding (forces explicit backing):", + "", + " | Decision | Backing | Citation |", + " |----------|---------|----------|", + " | [choice] | user-specified / doc-derived / default-derived / assumption | [source] |", + "", + "Backing tiers (higher overrides lower):", + " 1. user-specified: 'User said X' -> cite the instruction", + " 2. doc-derived: 'CLAUDE.md says Y' -> cite file:section", + " 3. default-derived: 'Convention Z' -> cite ", + " 4. assumption: 'No backing' -> STOP, use AskUserQuestion NOW", + "", + "For EACH 'assumption' row: use AskUserQuestion immediately.", + "Do not proceed to step 4 with unresolved assumptions.", + "", + "", + "", + "Document rejected alternatives with CONCRETE reasons.", + "TW uses this for 'why not X' code comments.", + "", + "", + "", + "Capture in ASCII diagrams:", + " - Component relationships", + " - Data flow", + "These go in Invisible Knowledge for README.md.", + "", + "", + "", + "Break into deployable increments:", + " - Each milestone: independently testable", + " - Scope: 1-3 files per milestone", + " - Map dependencies (circular = design problem)", + "", + ], + "next": f"Invoke step {next_step} with your chosen approach (include state evaluation summary), architecture, and milestone structure." + } + + if step_number == 4: + return { + "actions": [ + "", + "Document risks NOW. QR excludes documented risks from findings.", + "", + "For each risk:", + " | Risk | Mitigation | Anchor |", + "", + "ANCHOR REQUIREMENT (behavioral claims only):", + "If mitigation claims existing code behavior ('no change needed',", + "'already handles X', 'operates on Y'), you MUST cite:", + " file:L###-L### + brief excerpt proving the claim", + "", + "Skip anchors for:", + " - Hypothetical risks ('might timeout under load')", + " - External unknowns ('vendor rate limits unclear')", + " - Accepted risks with rationale (no code claim)", + "", + "INSUFFICIENT (unverified assertion):", + " | Dedup breaks | No change; dedup uses TagData | (none) |", + "", + "SUFFICIENT (verified with anchor):", + " | Dedup breaks | No change; dedup uses TagData |", + " worker.go:468 `isIdentical := tag.NumericValue == entry.val` |", + "", + "Claims without anchors are ASSUMPTIONS. QR will challenge them.", + "", + "", + "", + "For EACH milestone, check these conditions -> add flag:", + "", + " | Condition | Flag |", + " |------------------------------------|-------------------------|", + " | Multiple valid implementations | needs TW rationale |", + " | Depends on external system | needs error review |", + " | First use of pattern in codebase | needs conformance check |", + "", + "Add to milestone: **Flags**: [list]", + "", + "", + "", + "Verify EACH milestone has:", + "", + "FILES — exact paths:", + " CORRECT: src/auth/handler.py", + " WRONG: 'auth files'", + "", + "REQUIREMENTS — specific behaviors:", + " CORRECT: 'retry 3x with exponential backoff, max 30s'", + " WRONG: 'handle errors'", + "", + "ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA — testable pass/fail:", + " CORRECT: 'Returns 429 after 3 failed attempts within 60s'", + " WRONG: 'Handles errors correctly'", + "", + "CODE CHANGES — diff format for non-trivial logic.", + "", + "", + "", + "For EACH implementation milestone, verify test specification:", + "", + " - [ ] Tests section present? (or explicit skip reason)", + " - [ ] Test type backed by: user-specified, doc-derived, or", + " default-derived?", + " - [ ] Scenarios cover: normal path, edge cases, error conditions?", + " - [ ] Test files specified with exact paths?", + "", + "For integration tests spanning multiple milestones:", + " - [ ] Placed in last milestone that provides required component?", + " - [ ] Dependencies listed explicitly?", + "", + "Test type selection (from default-conventions if no override):", + " - Integration tests: end-user behavior, real dependencies (preferred)", + " - Property-based tests: invariant-rich functions, wide input coverage", + " - Unit tests: complex/critical logic only (use sparingly)", + "", + "Remember: Milestone is NOT complete until its tests pass.", + "Tests provide fast feedback during implementation.", + "", + "", + "", + "For EACH new file in milestones, WRITE this table:", + "", + " | New File | Backing | Citation |", + " |----------|---------|----------|", + " | path/to/new.go | [tier] | [source] |", + "", + "Valid backings for new files:", + " - user-specified: User explicitly requested separate file", + " - doc-derived: Project convention requires it", + " - default-derived: Meets separation trigger (>500 lines, distinct module)", + " - assumption: None of the above -> use AskUserQuestion NOW", + "", + "Default convention (domain: file-creation, test-organization):", + " Extend existing files unless separation trigger applies.", + "", + "For EACH 'assumption' row: ask user before finalizing milestones.", + "", + "", + "", + "Cross-check: Does the plan address ALL original requirements?", + "", + ], + "next": f"Invoke step {next_step} with refined milestones, risks, and uncertainty flags." + } + + # Steps 4+ + remaining = total_steps - step_number + return { + "actions": [ + "", + "BEFORE proceeding, verify no dead ends:", + " - Has new information invalidated a prior decision?", + " - Is a milestone now impossible given discovered constraints?", + " - Are you adding complexity to work around a fundamental issue?", + "", + "If YES to any: invoke earlier step with --thoughts explaining change.", + "", + "", + "", + "Review current plan state. What's missing?", + " - Any milestone without exact file paths?", + " - Any acceptance criteria not testable pass/fail?", + " - Any non-trivial logic without diff-format code?", + " - Any milestone missing uncertainty flags where applicable?", + "", + "", + "", + " - Decision Log: Every major choice has multi-step reasoning?", + " - Rejected Alternatives: At least one per major decision?", + " - Known Risks: All failure modes identified with mitigations?", + "", + "", + "", + "Walk through the plan as if you were Developer:", + " - Can you implement each milestone from the spec alone?", + " - Are requirements specific enough to avoid interpretation?", + "", + "If gaps remain, address them. If complete, reduce total_steps.", + "", + ], + "next": f"Invoke step {next_step}. {remaining} step(s) remaining until completion. (Or invoke earlier step if backtracking.)" + } + + +def get_review_step_guidance(step_number: int, total_steps: int) -> dict: + """Returns guidance for review phase steps. + + Review flow (4 steps): + Step 1: QR-Completeness (plan document validation) + Step 2: QR-Code (proposed implementation validation) + Step 3: TW Scrub (documentation enrichment) + Step 4: QR-Docs (documentation quality validation) + + Steps 1 and 2 can run in parallel (both restart to planning on failure). + Step 4 restarts to step 3 on failure (doc issues only). + """ + is_complete = step_number >= total_steps + next_step = step_number + 1 + + # Common rule for all steps + rule_0_block = [ + "", + "RULE 0 (ABSOLUTE): You MUST spawn sub-agents. Self-review is PROHIBITED.", + "", + "This rule applies to ALL review steps. Violations include:", + " - Doing the review yourself instead of spawning the agent", + " - Deciding the plan is 'thorough enough' to skip review", + " - Using a smaller/faster model 'for quick validation'", + "", + "Your assessment of plan quality is NOT a valid reason to skip.", + "The agents exist to catch issues YOU cannot see in your own work.", + "", + ] + + if step_number == 1: + return { + "actions": rule_0_block + [ + "", + "", + "STEP 1: Validate plan document completeness.", + "", + "This step runs BEFORE TW to catch incomplete Decision Log entries.", + "TW sources ALL comments from Decision Log -- if entries are missing,", + "TW cannot add appropriate comments.", + "", + "You may run this step IN PARALLEL with step 2 (QR-Code) since both", + "restart to the planning phase on failure.", + "", + "MANDATORY: Spawn the quality-reviewer agent.", + "", + "Use the Task tool with these parameters:", + " subagent_type: 'quality-reviewer'", + " prompt: The delegation block below", + "", + " ", + " plan-completeness", + " [path to plan file]", + " ", + " 1. Read ## Planning Context section", + " 2. Write CONTEXT FILTER (decisions, rejected alts, risks)", + " 3. Check Decision Log completeness for all code elements", + " 4. Verify policy defaults have user-specified backing", + " 5. Check architectural assumptions are validated", + " 6. Verify plan structure (milestones have acceptance criteria)", + " ", + " ", + " Verdict: PASS | NEEDS_CHANGES", + " ", + " ", + "", + "If running in parallel with step 2, spawn both agents simultaneously.", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "PARALLEL EXECUTION OPTION:\n" + " You may invoke steps 1 and 2 simultaneously using two Task tool calls\n" + " in a single message. Both QR modes run before TW.\n\n" + "If running sequentially, after QR-Completeness returns:\n" + " - PASS -> Invoke step 2\n" + " - NEEDS_CHANGES -> Fix plan, restart planning phase\n\n" + "Command for step 2:\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 2 --total-steps 4 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "QR-Completeness passed, proceeding to QR-Code"' + ) + } + + if step_number == 2: + return { + "actions": rule_0_block + [ + "", + "", + "STEP 2: Validate proposed implementation against codebase.", + "", + "This step runs BEFORE TW to catch implementation issues.", + "QR-Code MUST read the actual codebase files referenced in the plan.", + "", + "You may run this step IN PARALLEL with step 1 (QR-Completeness).", + "", + "MANDATORY: Spawn the quality-reviewer agent.", + "", + "Use the Task tool with these parameters:", + " subagent_type: 'quality-reviewer'", + " prompt: The delegation block below", + "", + " ", + " plan-code", + " [path to plan file]", + " ", + " 1. Read ## Planning Context section", + " 2. Write CONTEXT FILTER (decisions, rejected alts, risks)", + " 3. READ the actual codebase files referenced in the plan", + " 4. Verify diff context lines match current file content", + " 5. Apply RULE 0 (production reliability) to proposed code", + " 6. Apply RULE 1 (project conformance) to proposed code", + " 7. Apply RULE 2 (structural quality) to proposed code", + " 8. Check for anticipated structural issues", + " ", + " ", + " Verdict: PASS | NEEDS_CHANGES", + " ", + " ", + "", + "Wait for the quality-reviewer agent to complete before proceeding.", + "", + "", + "", + "GATE: Both QR-Completeness AND QR-Code must PASS before TW runs.", + "", + "If either returns NEEDS_CHANGES:", + " 1. Fix the issues in the plan", + " 2. Return to planning phase to regenerate affected sections", + " 3. Restart review from step 1", + "", + "Do NOT proceed to TW (step 3) until both step 1 and step 2 pass.", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After QR-Code (and QR-Completeness if parallel) returns:\n\n" + " Both PASS -> Invoke step 3 (TW Scrub)\n" + " Either NEEDS_CHANGES -> Fix plan, restart from step 1\n\n" + "Command for step 3:\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 3 --total-steps 4 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "QR-Completeness and QR-Code passed, proceeding to TW"' + ) + } + + if step_number == 3: + return { + "actions": rule_0_block + [ + "", + "", + "STEP 3: Documentation enrichment by Technical Writer.", + "", + "This step runs AFTER QR-Completeness and QR-Code have passed.", + "TW sources all comments from Decision Log (verified complete in step 1).", + "", + "MANDATORY: Spawn the technical-writer agent.", + "", + "Use the Task tool with these parameters:", + " subagent_type: 'technical-writer'", + " prompt: The delegation block below", + "", + " ", + " plan-scrub", + " [path to plan file]", + " [OPTIONAL: If re-reviewing after QR-Docs feedback, specify", + " which milestones/sections to focus on.]", + " ", + " 1. Read ## Planning Context section FIRST", + " 2. Prioritize scrub by uncertainty (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW)", + " 3. Add WHY comments to code snippets from Decision Log", + " 4. Enrich plan prose with rationale", + " 5. Add documentation milestone if missing", + " 6. FLAG any non-obvious logic lacking rationale", + " ", + " ", + "", + "Wait for the technical-writer agent to complete before proceeding.", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After TW completes, invoke step 4:\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 4 --total-steps 4 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "TW scrub complete, [summary of changes]"' + ) + } + + if step_number == 4: + return { + "actions": rule_0_block + [ + "", + "", + "STEP 4: Validate documentation quality.", + "", + "This step runs AFTER TW to verify documentation was done correctly.", + "", + "MANDATORY: Spawn the quality-reviewer agent.", + "", + "Use the Task tool with these parameters:", + " subagent_type: 'quality-reviewer'", + " prompt: The delegation block below", + "", + " ", + " plan-docs", + " [path to plan file]", + " [OPTIONAL: If re-reviewing, specify changed sections.]", + " ", + " 1. Check all comments for temporal contamination (five questions)", + " 2. Verify no hidden baselines in comments", + " 3. Verify comments explain WHY, not WHAT", + " 4. Verify coverage of non-obvious code elements", + " ", + " ", + " Verdict: PASS | NEEDS_CHANGES", + " ", + " ", + "", + "Wait for the quality-reviewer agent to complete before proceeding.", + "", + "", + "", + "RESTART BEHAVIOR for QR-Docs:", + "", + "Unlike steps 1-2, QR-Docs failures restart to step 3 (TW) only.", + "This is because doc issues don't require plan restructuring.", + "", + "If QR-Docs returns NEEDS_CHANGES:", + " 1. Note the specific doc issues", + " 2. Restart from step 3 with specifying affected sections", + " 3. TW fixes the documentation issues", + " 4. Return to step 4 for re-validation", + "", + "If QR-Docs returns PASS:", + " Proceed to step 5 (complete).", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "After QR-Docs returns verdict:\n\n" + " PASS -> Invoke step 5 (complete)\n" + " NEEDS_CHANGES -> Restart from step 3 (TW only)\n\n" + "Command to restart TW:\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 3 --total-steps 4 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "QR-Docs feedback: [issues]. Restarting TW."\n\n' + "Command to complete:\n" + " python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 5 --total-steps 4 \\\n" + ' --thoughts "All review steps passed"' + ) + } + + if is_complete: + return { + "actions": [ + "", + "Confirm before proceeding to execution:", + " - QR-Completeness verified Decision Log is complete?", + " - QR-Code verified proposed code aligns with codebase?", + " - TW has scrubbed code snippets with WHY comments?", + " - TW has enriched plan prose with rationale?", + " - QR-Docs verified no temporal contamination?", + " - Final verdict is PASS?", + "", + ], + "next": ( + "PLAN APPROVED.\n\n" + "Ready for implementation via /plan-execution command.\n" + "Pass the plan file path as argument." + ) + } + + # Shouldn't reach here with standard 4-step review, but handle gracefully + return { + "actions": ["Continue review process as needed."], + "next": f"Invoke step {next_step} when ready." + } + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Interactive Sequential Planner (Two-Phase)", + formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter, + epilog=""" +Examples: + # Planning phase + python3 planner.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "Design auth system" + + # Continue planning + python3 planner.py --step-number 2 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "..." + + # Backtrack to earlier step if needed + python3 planner.py --step-number 2 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "New constraint invalidates approach, reconsidering..." + + # Start review (after plan written) - 4 steps: QR-Completeness, QR-Code, TW, QR-Docs + python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 1 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "Plan at plans/auth.md" +""" + ) + + parser.add_argument("--phase", type=str, default="planning", + choices=["planning", "review"], + help="Workflow phase: planning (default) or review") + parser.add_argument("--step-number", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--total-steps", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--thoughts", type=str, required=True) + + args = parser.parse_args() + + if args.step_number < 1 or args.total_steps < 1: + print("Error: step-number and total-steps must be >= 1", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + # Get guidance based on phase + if args.phase == "planning": + guidance = get_planning_step_guidance(args.step_number, args.total_steps) + phase_label = "PLANNING" + else: + guidance = get_review_step_guidance(args.step_number, args.total_steps) + phase_label = "REVIEW" + + is_complete = args.step_number >= args.total_steps + + print("=" * 80) + print(f"PLANNER - {phase_label} PHASE - Step {args.step_number} of {args.total_steps}") + print("=" * 80) + print() + print(f"STATUS: {'phase_complete' if is_complete else 'in_progress'}") + print() + print("YOUR THOUGHTS:") + print(args.thoughts) + print() + + if guidance["actions"]: + if is_complete: + print("FINAL CHECKLIST:") + else: + print(f"REQUIRED ACTIONS:") + for action in guidance["actions"]: + if action: # Skip empty strings used for spacing + print(f" {action}") + else: + print() + print() + + print("NEXT:") + print(guidance["next"]) + print() + print("=" * 80) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cbb6607 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# skills/problem-analysis/ + +## Overview + +Structured problem analysis skill. IMMEDIATELY invoke the script - do NOT +explore first. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| -------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------ | +| `SKILL.md` | Invocation | Using this skill | +| `scripts/analyze.py` | Complete workflow | Debugging behavior | + +## Key Point + +The script IS the workflow. It handles decomposition, solution generation, +critique, verification, and synthesis. Do NOT analyze before invoking. Run the +script and obey its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/README.md b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64509a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +# Problem Analysis + +LLMs jump to solutions. You describe a problem, they propose an answer. For +complex decisions with multiple viable paths, that first answer often reflects +the LLM's biases rather than the best fit for your constraints. This skill +forces structured reasoning before you commit. + +The skill runs through six phases: + +| Phase | Actions | +| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| Decompose | State problem; identify hard/soft constraints, variables, assumptions | +| Generate | Create 2-4 distinct approaches (fundamentally different, not variations) | +| Critique | Specific weaknesses; eliminate or refine | +| Verify | Answer questions WITHOUT looking at solutions | +| Cross-check | Reconcile verified facts with original claims; update viability | +| Synthesize | Trade-off matrix with verified facts; decision framework | + +## When to Use + +Use this for decisions where the cost of choosing wrong is high: + +- Multiple viable technical approaches (Redis vs Postgres, REST vs GraphQL) +- Architectural decisions with long-term consequences +- Problems where you suspect your first instinct might be wrong + +## Example Usage + +``` +I need to decide how to handle distributed locking in our microservices. +Options I'm considering: + +- Redis with Redlock algorithm +- ZooKeeper +- Database advisory locks + +Use your problem-analysis skill to structure this decision. +``` + +## The Design + +The structure prevents premature convergence. Critique catches obvious flaws +before costly verification. Factored verification prevents confirmation bias -- +you answer questions without seeing your original solutions. Cross-check forces +explicit reconciliation of evidence with claims. diff --git a/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bfd7253 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +name: problem-analysis +description: Invoke IMMEDIATELY for structured problem analysis and solution discovery. +--- + +# Problem Analysis + +When this skill activates, IMMEDIATELY invoke the script. The script IS the +workflow. + +## Invocation + +```bash +python3 scripts/analyze.py \ + --step 1 \ + --total-steps 7 \ + --thoughts "Problem: " +``` + +| Argument | Required | Description | +| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| `--step` | Yes | Current step (starts at 1) | +| `--total-steps` | Yes | Minimum 7; adjust as script instructs | +| `--thoughts` | Yes | Accumulated state from all previous steps | + +Do NOT analyze or explore first. Run the script and follow its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/scripts/analyze.py b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/scripts/analyze.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64b7b89 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/problem-analysis/scripts/analyze.py @@ -0,0 +1,379 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Problem Analysis Skill - Structured deep reasoning workflow. + +Guides problem analysis through seven phases: + 1. Decompose - understand problem space, constraints, assumptions + 2. Generate - create initial solution approaches + 3. Expand - push for MORE solutions not yet considered + 4. Critique - Self-Refine feedback on solutions + 5. Verify - factored verification of assumptions + 6. Cross-check - reconcile verified facts with claims + 7. Synthesize - structured trade-off analysis + +Extra steps beyond 7 go to verification (where accuracy improves most). + +Usage: + python3 analyze.py --step 1 --total-steps 7 --thoughts "Problem: " + +Research grounding: + - ToT (Yao 2023): decompose into thoughts "small enough for diverse samples, + big enough to evaluate" + - CoVe (Dhuliawala 2023): factored verification improves accuracy 17%->70%. + Use OPEN questions, not yes/no ("model tends to agree whether right or wrong") + - Self-Refine (Madaan 2023): feedback must be "actionable and specific"; + separate feedback from refinement for 5-40% improvement + - Analogical Prompting (Yasunaga 2024): "recall relevant and distinct problems" + improves reasoning; diversity in self-generated examples is critical + - Diversity-Based Selection (Zhang 2022): "even with 50% wrong demonstrations, + diversity-based clustering performance does not degrade significantly" +""" + +import argparse +import sys + + +def get_step_1_guidance(): + """Step 1: Problem Decomposition - understand the problem space.""" + return ( + "Problem Decomposition", + [ + "State the CORE PROBLEM in one sentence: 'I need to decide X'", + "", + "List HARD CONSTRAINTS (non-negotiable):", + " - Hard constraints: latency limits, accuracy requirements, compatibility", + " - Resource constraints: budget, timeline, skills, capacity", + " - Quality constraints: what 'good' looks like for this problem", + "", + "List SOFT CONSTRAINTS (preferences, can trade off)", + "", + "List VARIABLES (what you control):", + " - Structural choices (architecture, format, organization)", + " - Content choices (scope, depth, audience, tone)", + " - Process choices (workflow, tools, automation level)", + "", + "Surface HIDDEN ASSUMPTIONS by asking:", + " 'What am I assuming about scale/load patterns?'", + " 'What am I assuming about the team's capabilities?'", + " 'What am I assuming will NOT change?'", + "", + "If unclear, use AskUserQuestion to clarify", + ], + [ + "PROBLEM (one sentence)", + "HARD CONSTRAINTS (non-negotiable)", + "SOFT CONSTRAINTS (preferences)", + "VARIABLES (what you control)", + "ASSUMPTIONS (surfaced via questions)", + ], + ) + + +def get_step_2_guidance(): + """Step 2: Solution Generation - create distinct approaches.""" + return ( + "Solution Generation", + [ + "Generate 2-4 DISTINCT solution approaches", + "", + "Solutions must differ on a FUNDAMENTAL AXIS:", + " - Scope: narrow-deep vs broad-shallow", + " - Complexity: simple-but-limited vs complex-but-flexible", + " - Control: standardized vs customizable", + " - Approach: build vs buy, manual vs automated, centralized vs distributed", + " (Identify axes specific to your problem domain)", + "", + "For EACH solution, document:", + " - Name: short label (e.g., 'Option A', 'Hybrid Approach')", + " - Core mechanism: HOW it solves the problem (1-2 sentences)", + " - Key assumptions: what must be true for this to work", + " - Claimed benefits: what this approach provides", + "", + "AVOID premature convergence - do not favor one solution yet", + ], + [ + "PROBLEM (from step 1)", + "CONSTRAINTS (from step 1)", + "SOLUTIONS (each with: name, mechanism, assumptions, claimed benefits)", + ], + ) + + +def get_step_3_guidance(): + """Step 3: Solution Expansion - push beyond initial ideas.""" + return ( + "Solution Expansion", + [ + "Review the solutions from step 2. Now PUSH FURTHER:", + "", + "UNEXPLORED AXES - What fundamental trade-offs were NOT represented?", + " - If all solutions are complex, what's the SIMPLEST approach?", + " - If all are centralized, what's DISTRIBUTED?", + " - If all use technology X, what uses its OPPOSITE or COMPETITOR?", + " - If all optimize for metric A, what optimizes for metric B?", + "", + "ADJACENT DOMAINS - What solutions from RELATED problems might apply?", + " 'How does [related domain] solve similar problems?'", + " 'What would [different industry/field] do here?'", + " 'What patterns from ADJACENT DOMAINS might apply?'", + "", + "ANTI-SOLUTIONS - What's the OPPOSITE of each current solution?", + " If Solution A is stateful, what's stateless?", + " If Solution A is synchronous, what's asynchronous?", + " If Solution A is custom-built, what's off-the-shelf?", + "", + "NULL/MINIMAL OPTIONS:", + " - What if we did NOTHING and accepted the current state?", + " - What if we solved a SMALLER version of the problem?", + " - What's the 80/20 solution that's 'good enough'?", + "", + "ADD 1-3 MORE solutions. Each must represent an axis/approach", + "not covered by the initial set.", + ], + [ + "INITIAL SOLUTIONS (from step 2)", + "AXES NOT YET EXPLORED (identified gaps)", + "NEW SOLUTIONS (1-3 additional, each with: name, mechanism, assumptions)", + "COMPLETE SOLUTION SET (all solutions for next phase)", + ], + ) + + +def get_step_4_guidance(): + """Step 4: Solution Critique - Self-Refine feedback phase.""" + return ( + "Solution Critique", + [ + "For EACH solution, identify weaknesses:", + " - What could go wrong? (failure modes)", + " - What does this solution assume that might be false?", + " - Where is the complexity hiding?", + " - What operational burden does this create?", + "", + "Generate SPECIFIC, ACTIONABLE feedback:", + " BAD: 'This might have scaling issues'", + " GOOD: 'Single-node Redis fails at >100K ops/sec; Solution A", + " assumes <50K ops/sec but requirements say 200K'", + "", + "Identify which solutions should be:", + " - ELIMINATED: fatal flaw, violates hard constraint", + " - REFINED: fixable weakness, needs modification", + " - ADVANCED: no obvious flaws, proceed to verification", + "", + "For REFINED solutions, state the specific modification needed", + ], + [ + "SOLUTIONS (from step 2)", + "CRITIQUE for each (specific weaknesses, failure modes)", + "DISPOSITION: ELIMINATED / REFINED / ADVANCED for each", + "MODIFICATIONS needed for REFINED solutions", + ], + ) + + +def get_verification_guidance(): + """ + Steps 4 to N-2: Factored Assumption Verification. + + Key insight from CoVe: answer verification questions WITHOUT attending + to the original solutions. Models that see their own hallucinations + tend to repeat them. + """ + return ( + "Factored Verification", + [ + "FACTORED VERIFICATION (answer WITHOUT looking at solutions):", + "", + "Step A - List assumptions as OPEN questions:", + " BAD: 'Is option A better?' (yes/no triggers agreement bias)", + " GOOD: 'What throughput does option A achieve under heavy load?'", + " GOOD: 'What reading level does this document require?'", + " GOOD: 'How long does this workflow take with the proposed automation?'", + "", + "Step B - Answer each question INDEPENDENTLY:", + " - Pretend you have NOT seen the solutions", + " - Answer from first principles or domain knowledge", + " - Do NOT defend any solution; seek truth", + " - Cite sources or reasoning for each answer", + "", + "Step C - Categorize each assumption:", + " VERIFIED: evidence confirms the assumption", + " FALSIFIED: evidence contradicts (note: 'claimed X, actually Y')", + " UNCERTAIN: insufficient evidence; note what would resolve it", + ], + [ + "SOLUTIONS still under consideration", + "VERIFICATION QUESTIONS (open, not yes/no)", + "ANSWERS (independent, from first principles)", + "CATEGORIZED: VERIFIED / FALSIFIED / UNCERTAIN for each", + ], + ) + + +def get_crosscheck_guidance(): + """ + Step N-1: Cross-check - reconcile verified facts with original claims. + + From CoVe Factor+Revise: explicit cross-check achieves +7.7 FACTSCORE + points over factored verification alone. + """ + return ( + "Cross-Check", + [ + "Reconcile verified facts with solution claims:", + "", + "For EACH surviving solution:", + " - Which claims are now SUPPORTED by verification?", + " - Which claims are CONTRADICTED? (list specific contradictions)", + " - Which claims remain UNTESTED?", + "", + "Update solution viability:", + " - Mark solutions with falsified CORE assumptions as ELIMINATED", + " - Note which solutions gained credibility (verified strengths)", + " - Note which solutions lost credibility (falsified claims)", + "", + "Check for EMERGENT solutions:", + " - Do verified facts suggest an approach not previously considered?", + " - Can surviving solutions be combined based on verified strengths?", + ], + [ + "SOLUTIONS with updated status", + "SUPPORTED claims (with evidence)", + "CONTRADICTED claims (with specific contradictions)", + "UNTESTED claims", + "ELIMINATED solutions (if any, with reason)", + "EMERGENT solutions (if any)", + ], + ) + + +def get_final_step_guidance(): + """Final step: Structured Trade-off Synthesis.""" + return ( + "Trade-off Synthesis", + [ + "STRUCTURED SYNTHESIS:", + "", + "1. SURVIVING SOLUTIONS:", + " List solutions NOT eliminated by falsified assumptions", + "", + "2. TRADE-OFF MATRIX (verified facts only):", + " For each dimension that matters to THIS decision:", + " - Measurable outcomes: 'A achieves X; B achieves Y (verified)'", + " - Complexity/effort: 'A requires N; B requires M'", + " - Risk profile: 'A fails when...; B fails when...'", + " (Add dimensions specific to your problem)", + "", + "3. DECISION FRAMEWORK:", + " 'If [hard constraint] is paramount -> choose A because...'", + " 'If [other priority] matters more -> choose B because...'", + " 'If uncertain about [X] -> gather [specific data] first'", + "", + "4. RECOMMENDATION (if one solution dominates):", + " State which solution and the single strongest reason", + " Acknowledge what you're giving up by choosing it", + ], + [], # No next step + ) + + +def get_guidance(step: int, total_steps: int): + """ + Dispatch to appropriate guidance based on step number. + + 7-phase structure: + Step 1: Decomposition + Step 2: Generation (initial solutions) + Step 3: Expansion (push for MORE solutions) + Step 4: Critique (Self-Refine feedback) + Steps 5-N-2: Verification (factored, extra steps go here) + Step N-1: Cross-check + Step N: Synthesis + """ + if step == 1: + return get_step_1_guidance() + if step == 2: + return get_step_2_guidance() + if step == 3: + return get_step_3_guidance() + if step == 4: + return get_step_4_guidance() + if step == total_steps: + return get_final_step_guidance() + if step == total_steps - 1: + return get_crosscheck_guidance() + # Steps 5 to N-2 are verification + return get_verification_guidance() + + +def format_output(step: int, total_steps: int, thoughts: str) -> str: + """Format output for display.""" + title, actions, next_state = get_guidance(step, total_steps) + is_complete = step >= total_steps + + lines = [ + "=" * 70, + f"PROBLEM ANALYSIS - Step {step}/{total_steps}: {title}", + "=" * 70, + "", + "ACCUMULATED STATE:", + thoughts[:1200] + "..." if len(thoughts) > 1200 else thoughts, + "", + "ACTIONS:", + ] + lines.extend(f" {action}" for action in actions) + + if not is_complete and next_state: + lines.append("") + lines.append("NEXT STEP STATE MUST INCLUDE:") + lines.extend(f" - {item}" for item in next_state) + + lines.append("") + + if is_complete: + lines.extend([ + "COMPLETE - Present to user:", + " 1. Problem and constraints (from decomposition)", + " 2. Solutions considered (including eliminated ones and why)", + " 3. Verified facts (from factored verification)", + " 4. Trade-off matrix with decision framework", + " 5. Recommendation (if one dominates) or decision criteria", + ]) + else: + next_title, _, _ = get_guidance(step + 1, total_steps) + lines.extend([ + f"NEXT: Step {step + 1} - {next_title}", + f"REMAINING: {total_steps - step} step(s)", + "", + "ADJUST: increase --total-steps if more verification needed (min 7)", + ]) + + lines.extend(["", "=" * 70]) + return "\n".join(lines) + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Problem Analysis - Structured deep reasoning", + epilog=( + "Phases: decompose (1) -> generate (2) -> expand (3) -> " + "critique (4) -> verify (5 to N-2) -> cross-check (N-1) -> synthesize (N)" + ), + ) + parser.add_argument("--step", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--total-steps", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--thoughts", type=str, required=True) + args = parser.parse_args() + + if args.step < 1: + sys.exit("ERROR: --step must be >= 1") + if args.total_steps < 7: + sys.exit("ERROR: --total-steps must be >= 7 (requires 7 phases)") + if args.step > args.total_steps: + sys.exit("ERROR: --step cannot exceed --total-steps") + + print(format_output(args.step, args.total_steps, args.thoughts)) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/CLAUDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dfd16d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/CLAUDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# skills/prompt-engineer/ + +## Overview + +Prompt optimization skill using research-backed techniques. IMMEDIATELY invoke +the script - do NOT explore or analyze first. + +## Index + +| File/Directory | Contents | Read When | +| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------ | +| `SKILL.md` | Invocation | Using this skill | +| `scripts/optimize.py` | Complete workflow | Debugging behavior | +| `references/prompt-engineering-single-turn.md` | Single-turn techniques | Script instructs | +| `references/prompt-engineering-multi-turn.md` | Multi-turn techniques | Script instructs | + +## Key Point + +The script IS the workflow. It handles triage, blind problem identification, +planning, factored verification, feedback, refinement, and integration. Do NOT +analyze before invoking. Run the script and obey its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/README.md b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a9a7de0 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +# Prompt Engineer + +Prompts are code. They have bugs, edge cases, and failure modes. This skill +treats prompt optimization as a systematic discipline -- analyzing issues, +applying documented patterns, and proposing changes with explicit rationale. + +I use this on my own workflow. The skill was optimized using itself -- of +course. + +## When to Use + +- A sub-agent definition that misbehaves (agents/developer.md) +- A Python script with embedded prompts that underperform + (skills/planner/scripts/planner.py) +- A multi-prompt workflow that produces inconsistent results +- Any prompt that does not do what you intended + +## How It Works + +The skill: + +1. Reads prompt engineering pattern references +2. Analyzes the target prompt for issues +3. Proposes changes with explicit pattern attribution +4. Waits for approval before applying changes +5. Presents optimized result with self-verification + +I use recitation and careful output ordering to ground the skill in the +referenced patterns. This prevents the model from inventing techniques. + +## Example Usage + +Optimize a sub-agent: + +``` +Use your prompt engineer skill to optimize the system prompt for +the following claude code sub-agent: agents/developer.md +``` + +Optimize a multi-prompt workflow: + +``` +Consider @skills/planner/scripts/planner.py. Identify all prompts, +understand how they interact, then use your prompt engineer skill +to optimize each. +``` + +## Example Output + +Each proposed change includes scope, problem, technique, before/after, and +rationale. A single invocation may propose many changes: + +``` + +==============================================================================+ + | CHANGE 1: Add STOP gate to Step 1 (Exploration) | + +==============================================================================+ + | | + | SCOPE | + | ----- | + | Prompt: analyze.py step 1 | + | Section: Lines 41-49 (precondition check) | + | Downstream: All subsequent steps depend on exploration results | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | PROBLEM | + | ------- | + | Issue: Hedging language allows model to skip precondition | + | | + | Evidence: "PRECONDITION: You should have already delegated..." | + | "If you have not, STOP and do that first" | + | | + | Runtime: Model proceeds to "process exploration results" without having | + | any results, produces empty/fabricated structure analysis | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | TECHNIQUE | + | --------- | + | Apply: STOP Escalation Pattern (single-turn ref) | + | | + | Trigger: "For behaviors you need to interrupt, not just discourage" | + | Effect: "Creates metacognitive checkpoint--the model must pause and | + | re-evaluate before proceeding" | + | Stacks: Affirmative Directives | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | BEFORE | + | ------ | + | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | + | | "PRECONDITION: You should have already delegated to the Explore | | + | | sub-agent.", | | + | | "If you have not, STOP and do that first:", | | + | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | + | | + | | | + | v | + | | + | AFTER | + | ----- | + | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | + | | "STOP. Before proceeding, verify you have Explore agent results.", | | + | | "", | | + | | "If your --thoughts do NOT contain Explore agent output, you MUST:", | | + | | " 1. Use Task tool with subagent_type='Explore' | | + | | " 2. Prompt: 'Explore this repository. Report directory structure, | | + | | " tech stack, entry points, main components, observed patterns.' | | + | | " 3. WAIT for results before invoking this step again | | + | | "", | | + | | "Only proceed below if you have concrete Explore output to process." | | + | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | WHY THIS IMPROVES QUALITY | + | ------------------------- | + | Transforms soft precondition into hard gate. Model must explicitly verify | + | it has Explore results before processing, preventing fabricated analysis. | + | | + +==============================================================================+ + + ... many more + + + --- + Compatibility check: + - STOP Escalation + Affirmative Directives: Compatible (STOP is for interrupting specific behaviors) + - History Accumulation + Completeness Checkpoint Tags: Synergistic (both enforce state tracking) + - Quote Extraction + Chain-of-Verification: Complementary (both prevent hallucination) + - Progressive depth + Pre-Work Context Analysis: Sequential (planning enables deeper execution) + + Anti-patterns verified: + - No hedging spiral (replaced "should have" with "STOP. Verify...") + - No everything-is-critical (CRITICAL used only for state requirement) + - Affirmative directives used (changed negatives to positives) + - No implicit category trap (explicit checklists provided) + + --- + Does this plan look reasonable? I'll apply these changes once you confirm. +``` + +## Caveat + +When you tell an LLM "find problems and opportunities for optimization", it will +find problems. That is what you asked it to do. Some may not be real issues. + +I recommend invoking the skill multiple times on challenging prompts, but +recognize when it is good enough and stop. Diminishing returns are real. diff --git a/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79aeca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +name: prompt-engineer +description: Invoke IMMEDIATELY via python script when user requests prompt optimization. Do NOT analyze first - invoke this skill immediately. +--- + +# Prompt Engineer + +When this skill activates, IMMEDIATELY invoke the script. The script IS the +workflow. + +## Invocation + +```bash +python3 scripts/optimize.py \ + --step 1 \ + --total-steps 9 \ + --thoughts "Prompt: " +``` + +| Argument | Required | Description | +| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| `--step` | Yes | Current step (starts at 1) | +| `--total-steps` | Yes | Minimum 9; adjust as script instructs | +| `--thoughts` | Yes | Accumulated state from all previous steps | + +Do NOT analyze or explore first. Run the script and follow its output. diff --git a/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-multi-turn.md b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-multi-turn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2941067 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-multi-turn.md @@ -0,0 +1,790 @@ +# Prompt Engineering: Research-Backed Techniques for Multi-Turn Prompts + +This document synthesizes practical prompt engineering patterns with academic research on iterative LLM reasoning. All techniques target **multi-turn prompts**—structured sequences of messages where output from one turn becomes input to subsequent turns. These techniques leverage the observation that models can improve their own outputs through deliberate self-examination across multiple passes. + +**Prerequisite**: This guide assumes familiarity with single-turn techniques (CoT, Plan-and-Solve, RE2, etc.). Multi-turn techniques often enhance or extend single-turn methods across message boundaries. + +**Meta-principle**: The value of multi-turn prompting comes from separation of concerns—each turn has a distinct cognitive goal (generate, critique, verify, synthesize). Mixing these goals within a single turn reduces effectiveness. + +--- + +## Technique Selection Guide + +| Domain | Technique | Trigger Condition | Stacks With | Conflicts With | Cost/Tradeoff | Effect | +| ------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| **Refinement** | Self-Refine | Output quality improvable through iteration | Any single-turn reasoning technique | Time-critical tasks | 2-4x tokens per iteration | 5-40% absolute improvement across 7 task types | +| **Refinement** | Iterative Critique | Specific quality dimensions need improvement | Self-Refine, Format Strictness | — | Moderate; targeted feedback reduces iterations | Monotonic improvement on scored dimensions | +| **Verification** | Chain-of-Verification | Factual accuracy critical; hallucination risk | Quote Extraction (single-turn) | Joint verification | 3-4x tokens (baseline + verify + revise) | List-based QA: 17%→70% accuracy; FACTSCORE: 55.9→71.4 | +| **Verification** | Factored Verification | High hallucination persistence in joint verification | CoVe | Joint CoVe | Additional token cost for separation | Outperforms joint CoVe by 3-8 points across tasks | +| **Aggregation** | Universal Self-Consistency | Free-form output; standard SC inapplicable | Any sampling technique | Greedy decoding | N samples + 1 selection call | Matches SC on math; enables SC for open-ended tasks | +| **Aggregation** | Multi-Chain Reasoning | Evidence scattered across reasoning attempts | Self-Consistency, CoT | Single-chain reliance | N chains + 1 meta-reasoning call | +5.7% over SC on multi-hop QA; high-quality explanations | +| **Aggregation** | Complexity-Weighted Voting | Varying reasoning depth across samples | Self-Consistency, USC | Simple majority voting | Minimal; selection strategy only | Further gains over standard SC (+2-3 points) | +| **Meta-Reasoning** | Chain Synthesis | Multiple valid reasoning paths exist | MCR, USC | — | Moderate; synthesis pass | Combines complementary facts from different chains | +| **Meta-Reasoning** | Explanation Generation | Interpretability required alongside answer | MCR | — | Included in meta-reasoning pass | 82% of explanations rated high-quality | + +--- + +## Quick Reference: Key Principles + +1. **Self-Refine for Iterative Improvement** — Feedback must be actionable ("use the formula n(n+1)/2") and specific ("the for loop is brute force"); vague feedback fails +2. **Separate Feedback from Refinement** — Generate feedback in one turn, apply it in another; mixing degrades both +3. **Factored Verification Beats Joint** — Answer verification questions without attending to the original response; prevents hallucination copying +4. **Shortform Questions Beat Longform** — 70% accuracy on individual verification questions vs. 17% for the same facts in longform generation +5. **Universal Self-Consistency for Free-Form** — When answers can't be exactly matched, ask the LLM to select the most consistent response +6. **Multi-Chain Reasoning for Evidence Collection** — Use reasoning chains as evidence sources, not just answer votes +7. **Meta-Reasoning Over Chains** — A second model pass that reads all chains produces better answers than majority voting +8. **Complexity-Weighted Voting** — Vote over complex chains only; simple chains may reflect shortcuts +9. **History Accumulation Helps** — Retain previous feedback and outputs in refinement prompts; models learn from past mistakes +10. **Open Questions Beat Yes/No** — Verification questions expecting factual answers outperform yes/no format +11. **Stopping Conditions Matter** — Use explicit quality thresholds or iteration limits; models rarely self-terminate optimally +12. **Non-Monotonic Improvement Possible** — Multi-aspect tasks may improve on one dimension while regressing on another; track best-so-far + +--- + +## 1. Iterative Refinement + +Techniques where the model critiques and improves its own output across multiple turns. + +### Self-Refine + +A general-purpose iterative improvement framework. Per Madaan et al. (2023): "SELF-REFINE: an iterative self-refinement algorithm that alternates between two generative steps—FEEDBACK and REFINE. These steps work in tandem to generate high-quality outputs." + +**The core loop:** + +``` +Turn 1 (Generate): + Input: Task description + prompt + Output: Initial response y₀ + +Turn 2 (Feedback): + Input: Task + y₀ + feedback prompt + Output: Actionable, specific feedback fb₀ + +Turn 3 (Refine): + Input: Task + y₀ + fb₀ + refine prompt + Output: Improved response y₁ + +[Iterate until stopping condition] +``` + +**Critical quality requirements for feedback:** + +Per the paper: "By 'actionable', we mean the feedback should contain a concrete action that would likely improve the output. By 'specific', we mean the feedback should identify concrete phrases in the output to change." + +**CORRECT feedback (actionable + specific):** + +``` +This code is slow as it uses a for loop which is brute force. +A better approach is to use the formula n(n+1)/2 instead of iterating. +``` + +**INCORRECT feedback (vague):** + +``` +The code could be more efficient. Consider optimizing it. +``` + +**History accumulation improves refinement:** + +The refinement prompt should include all previous iterations. Per the paper: "To inform the model about the previous iterations, we retain the history of previous feedback and outputs by appending them to the prompt. Intuitively, this allows the model to learn from past mistakes and avoid repeating them." + +``` +Turn N (Refine with history): + Input: Task + y₀ + fb₀ + y₁ + fb₁ + ... + yₙ₋₁ + fbₙ₋₁ + Output: Improved response yₙ +``` + +**Performance:** "SELF-REFINE outperforms direct generation from strong LLMs like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 by 5-40% absolute improvement" across dialogue response generation, code optimization, code readability, math reasoning, sentiment reversal, acronym generation, and constrained generation. + +**When Self-Refine works best:** + +| Task Type | Improvement | Notes | +| --------------------------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- | +| Code optimization | +13% | Clear optimization criteria | +| Dialogue response | +35-40% | Multi-aspect quality (relevance, engagement) | +| Constrained generation | +20% | Verifiable constraint satisfaction | +| Math reasoning (with oracle) | +4.8% | Requires correctness signal | + +**Limitation — Non-monotonic improvement:** + +Per the paper: "For tasks with multi-aspect feedback like Acronym Generation, the output quality can fluctuate during the iterative process, improving on one aspect while losing out on another." + +**Mitigation:** Track scores across iterations; select the output with maximum total score, not necessarily the final output. + +--- + +### Feedback Prompt Design + +The feedback prompt determines refinement quality. Key elements from Self-Refine experiments: + +**Structure:** + +``` +You are given [task description] and an output. + +Output: {previous_output} + +Provide feedback on this output. Your feedback should: +1. Identify specific phrases or elements that need improvement +2. Explain why they are problematic +3. Suggest concrete actions to fix them + +Do not rewrite the output. Only provide feedback. + +Feedback: +``` + +**Why separation matters:** Combining feedback and rewriting in one turn degrades both. The model either produces shallow feedback to get to rewriting, or rewrites without fully analyzing problems. + +--- + +### Refinement Prompt Design + +The refinement prompt applies feedback to produce improved output. + +**Structure:** + +``` +You are given [task description], a previous output, and feedback on that output. + +Previous output: {previous_output} + +Feedback: {feedback} + +Using this feedback, produce an improved version of the output. +Address each point raised in the feedback. + +Improved output: +``` + +**With history (for iteration 2+):** + +``` +You are given [task description], your previous attempts, and feedback on each. + +Attempt 1: {y₀} +Feedback 1: {fb₀} + +Attempt 2: {y₁} +Feedback 2: {fb₁} + +Using all feedback, produce an improved version. Do not repeat previous mistakes. + +Improved output: +``` + +--- + +### Stopping Conditions + +Self-Refine requires explicit stopping conditions. Options: + +1. **Fixed iterations:** Stop after N refinement cycles (typically 2-4) +2. **Feedback-based:** Prompt the model to include a stop signal in feedback +3. **Score-based:** Stop when quality score exceeds threshold +4. **Diminishing returns:** Stop when improvement between iterations falls below threshold + +**Prompt for feedback-based stopping:** + +``` +Provide feedback on this output. If the output is satisfactory and needs no +further improvement, respond with "NO_REFINEMENT_NEEDED" instead of feedback. + +Feedback: +``` + +**Warning:** Models often fail to self-terminate appropriately. Per Madaan et al.: fixed iteration limits are more reliable than self-assessed stopping. + +--- + +## 2. Verification + +Techniques where the model fact-checks its own outputs through targeted questioning. + +### Chain-of-Verification (CoVe) + +A structured approach to reducing hallucination through self-verification. Per Dhuliawala et al. (2023): "Chain-of-Verification (CoVe) whereby the model first (i) drafts an initial response; then (ii) plans verification questions to fact-check its draft; (iii) answers those questions independently so the answers are not biased by other responses; and (iv) generates its final verified response." + +**The four-step process:** + +``` +Turn 1 (Baseline Response): + Input: Original query + Output: Initial response (may contain hallucinations) + +Turn 2 (Plan Verifications): + Input: Query + baseline response + Output: List of verification questions + +Turn 3 (Execute Verifications): + Input: Verification questions ONLY (not baseline response) + Output: Answers to each verification question + +Turn 4 (Final Verified Response): + Input: Query + baseline response + verification Q&A pairs + Output: Revised response incorporating verifications +``` + +**The critical insight — shortform beats longform:** + +Per the paper: "Shortform verification questions are more accurately answered than longform queries. In a longform response, LLMs are prone to generate a number of hallucinations. However, it can often be the case that the LLM itself would know these hallucinations are wrong if queried specifically for that individual fact, independent of the rest of the longform generation." + +**Quantitative evidence:** + +| Setting | Accuracy | +| ----------------------------- | -------- | +| Facts in longform generation | ~17% | +| Same facts as individual Q&A | ~70% | + +The same model that hallucinates facts in context can correctly answer when asked directly. CoVe exploits this asymmetry. + +**Example from the paper:** + +``` +Query: Name some politicians who were born in NY, New York. + +Baseline Response (with hallucinations): +1. Hillary Clinton - former secretary of state... [WRONG: born in Chicago] +2. Donald Trump - former president... [CORRECT: born in Queens, NYC] +3. Michael Bloomberg - former Mayor... [WRONG: born in Boston] + +Verification Questions: +- Where was Hillary Clinton born? +- Where was Donald Trump born? +- Where was Michael Bloomberg born? + +Verification Answers: +- Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois +- Donald Trump was born in Queens, New York City +- Michael Bloomberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts + +Final Verified Response: +1. Donald Trump - former president (born in Queens, NYC) +2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Democratic representative (born in NYC) +... +``` + +--- + +### Factored vs. Joint Verification + +**The hallucination copying problem:** + +Per Dhuliawala et al.: "Models that attend to existing hallucinations in the context from their own generations tend to repeat the hallucinations." + +When verification questions are answered with the baseline response in context, the model tends to confirm its own hallucinations rather than correct them. + +**Joint verification (less effective):** + +``` +Turn 3 (Joint): + Input: Query + baseline response + verification questions + Output: All answers in one pass + +Problem: Model sees its original hallucinations and copies them +``` + +**Factored verification (more effective):** + +``` +Turn 3a: Answer Q1 independently (no baseline in context) +Turn 3b: Answer Q2 independently (no baseline in context) +Turn 3c: Answer Q3 independently (no baseline in context) +... +``` + +**2-Step verification (middle ground):** + +``` +Turn 3a: Generate all verification answers (no baseline in context) +Turn 3b: Cross-check answers against baseline, note inconsistencies +``` + +**Performance comparison (Wiki-Category task):** + +| Method | Precision | +| --------------- | --------- | +| Baseline | 0.13 | +| Joint CoVe | 0.15 | +| 2-Step CoVe | 0.19 | +| Factored CoVe | 0.22 | + +Factored verification consistently outperforms joint verification by preventing hallucination propagation. + +--- + +### Verification Question Design + +**Open questions outperform yes/no:** + +Per the paper: "We find that yes/no type questions perform worse for the factored version of CoVe. Some anecdotal examples... find the model tends to agree with facts in a yes/no question format whether they are right or wrong." + +**CORRECT (open verification question):** + +``` +When did Texas secede from Mexico? +→ Expected answer: 1836 +``` + +**INCORRECT (yes/no verification question):** + +``` +Did Texas secede from Mexico in 1845? +→ Model tends to agree regardless of correctness +``` + +**LLM-generated questions outperform heuristics:** + +Per the paper: "We compare the quality of these questions to heuristically constructed ones... Results show a reduced precision with rule-based verification questions." + +Let the model generate verification questions tailored to the specific response, rather than using templated questions. + +--- + +### Factor+Revise for Complex Verification + +For longform generation, add an explicit cross-check step between verification and final response. + +**Structure:** + +``` +Turn 3 (Execute verifications): [as above] + +Turn 3.5 (Cross-check): + Input: Baseline response + verification Q&A pairs + Output: Explicit list of inconsistencies found + +Turn 4 (Final response): + Input: Baseline + verifications + inconsistency list + Output: Revised response +``` + +**Performance:** Factor+Revise achieves FACTSCORE 71.4 vs. 63.7 for factored-only, demonstrating that explicit reasoning about inconsistencies further improves accuracy. + +**Prompt for cross-check:** + +``` +Original passage: {baseline_excerpt} + +From another source: +Q: {verification_question_1} +A: {verification_answer_1} + +Q: {verification_question_2} +A: {verification_answer_2} + +Identify any inconsistencies between the original passage and the verified facts. +List each inconsistency explicitly. + +Inconsistencies: +``` + +--- + +## 3. Aggregation and Consistency + +Techniques that sample multiple responses and select or synthesize the best output. + +### Universal Self-Consistency (USC) + +Extends self-consistency to free-form outputs where exact-match voting is impossible. Per Chen et al. (2023): "USC leverages LLMs themselves to select the most consistent answer among multiple candidates... USC eliminates the need of designing an answer extraction process, and is applicable to tasks with free-form answers." + +**The two-step process:** + +``` +Turn 1 (Sample): + Input: Query + Output: N responses sampled with temperature > 0 + [y₁, y₂, ..., yₙ] + +Turn 2 (Select): + Input: Query + all N responses + Output: Index of most consistent response +``` + +**The selection prompt:** + +``` +I have generated the following responses to the question: {question} + +Response 0: {response_0} +Response 1: {response_1} +Response 2: {response_2} +... + +Select the most consistent response based on majority consensus. +The most consistent response is Response: +``` + +**Why this works:** + +Per the paper: "Although prior works show that LLMs sometimes have trouble evaluating the prediction correctness, empirically we observe that LLMs are generally able to examine the response consistency across multiple tasks." + +Assessing consistency is easier than assessing correctness. The model doesn't need to know the right answer—just which answers agree with each other most. + +**Performance:** + +| Task | Greedy | Random | USC | Standard SC | +| ----------------------- | ------ | ------ | ----- | ----------- | +| GSM8K | 91.3 | 91.5 | 92.4 | 92.7 | +| MATH | 34.2 | 34.3 | 37.6 | 37.5 | +| TruthfulQA (free-form) | 62.1 | 62.9 | 67.7 | N/A | +| SummScreen (free-form) | 30.6 | 30.2 | 31.7 | N/A | + +USC matches standard SC on structured tasks and enables consistency-based selection where SC cannot apply. + +**Robustness to ordering:** + +Per the paper: "The overall model performance remains similar with different response orders, suggesting the effect of response order is minimal." USC is not significantly affected by the order in which responses are presented. + +**Optimal sample count:** + +USC benefits from more samples up to a point, then plateaus or slightly degrades due to context length limitations. Per experiments: 8 samples is a reliable sweet spot balancing accuracy and cost. + +--- + +### Multi-Chain Reasoning (MCR) + +Uses multiple reasoning chains as evidence sources, not just answer votes. Per Yoran et al. (2023): "Unlike prior work, sampled reasoning chains are used not for their predictions (as in SC) but as a means to collect pieces of evidence from multiple chains." + +**The key insight:** + +Self-Consistency discards the reasoning and only votes on answers. MCR preserves the reasoning and synthesizes facts across chains. + +**The three-step process:** + +``` +Turn 1 (Generate chains): + Input: Query + Output: N reasoning chains, each with intermediate steps + [chain₁, chain₂, ..., chainₙ] + +Turn 2 (Concatenate): + Combine all chains into unified multi-chain context + +Turn 3 (Meta-reason): + Input: Query + multi-chain context + Output: Final answer + explanation synthesizing evidence +``` + +**Why MCR outperforms SC:** + +Per the paper: "SC solely relies on the chains' answers... By contrast, MCR concatenates the intermediate steps from each chain into a unified context, which is passed, along with the original question, to a meta-reasoner model." + +**Example from the paper:** + +``` +Question: Did Brad Peyton need to know about seismology? + +Chain 1 (Answer: No): +- Brad Peyton is a film director +- What is seismology? Seismology is the study of earthquakes +- Do film directors need to know about earthquakes? No + +Chain 2 (Answer: Yes): +- Brad Peyton directed San Andreas +- San Andreas is about a massive earthquake +- [implicit: he needed to research the topic] + +Chain 3 (Answer: No): +- Brad Peyton is a director, writer, and producer +- What do film directors have to know? Many things +- Is seismology one of them? No + +Self-Consistency vote: No (2-1) + +MCR meta-reasoning: Combines facts from all chains: +- Brad Peyton is a film director (chain 1, 3) +- He directed San Andreas (chain 2) +- San Andreas is about a massive earthquake (chain 2) +- Seismology is the study of earthquakes (chain 1) + +MCR answer: Yes (synthesizes that directing an earthquake film required seismology knowledge) +``` + +**Performance:** + +MCR outperforms SC by up to 5.7% on multi-hop QA datasets. Additionally: "MCR generates high quality explanations for over 82% of examples, while fewer than 3% are unhelpful." + +--- + +### Complexity-Weighted Voting + +An extension to self-consistency that weights votes by reasoning complexity. Per Fu et al. (2023): "We propose complexity-based consistency, where instead of taking a majority vote among all generated chains, we vote over the top K complex chains." + +**The process:** + +``` +Turn 1 (Sample with CoT): + Generate N reasoning chains with answers + +Turn 2 (Rank by complexity): + Count reasoning steps in each chain + Select top K chains by step count + +Turn 3 (Vote): + Majority vote only among the K complex chains +``` + +**Why complexity matters:** + +Simple chains may reflect shortcuts or lucky guesses. Complex chains demonstrate thorough reasoning. Voting only over complex chains filters out low-effort responses. + +**Performance (GSM8K):** + +| Method | Accuracy | +| --------------------------- | -------- | +| Standard SC (all chains) | 78.0 | +| Complexity-weighted (top K) | 80.5 | + +**Implementation note:** This requires no additional LLM calls beyond standard SC—just post-processing to count steps and filter before voting. + +--- + +## 4. Implementation Patterns + +### Conversation Structure Template + +A general template for multi-turn improvement: + +``` +SYSTEM: [Base system prompt with single-turn techniques] + +--- Turn 1: Initial Generation --- +USER: [Task] +ASSISTANT: [Initial output y₀] + +--- Turn 2: Analysis/Feedback --- +USER: [Analysis prompt - critique, verify, or evaluate y₀] +ASSISTANT: [Feedback, verification results, or evaluation] + +--- Turn 3: Refinement/Synthesis --- +USER: [Refinement prompt incorporating Turn 2 output] +ASSISTANT: [Improved output y₁] + +[Repeat Turns 2-3 as needed] + +--- Final Turn: Format/Extract --- +USER: [Optional: extract final answer in required format] +ASSISTANT: [Final formatted output] +``` + +### Context Management + +Multi-turn prompting accumulates context. Manage token limits by: + +1. **Summarize history:** After N iterations, summarize previous attempts rather than including full text +2. **Keep recent + best:** Retain only the most recent iteration and the best-scoring previous output +3. **Structured extraction:** Extract key points from feedback rather than full feedback text + +**Example (summarized history):** + +``` +Previous attempts summary: +- Attempt 1: Failed due to [specific issue] +- Attempt 2: Improved [aspect] but [remaining issue] +- Attempt 3: Best so far, minor issue with [aspect] + +Latest attempt: [full text of y₃] + +Feedback on latest attempt: +``` + +--- + +## 5. Anti-Patterns + +### The Mixed-Goal Turn + +**Anti-pattern:** Combining distinct cognitive operations in a single turn. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Generate a response, then critique it, then improve it. +``` + +Each operation deserves focused attention. The model may rush through critique to reach improvement, or improve without thorough analysis. + +``` +# BETTER +Turn 1: Generate response +Turn 2: Critique the response (output: feedback only) +Turn 3: Improve based on feedback +``` + +### The Contaminated Context + +**Anti-pattern:** Including the original response when answering verification questions. + +Per Dhuliawala et al. (2023): "Models that attend to existing hallucinations in the context from their own generations tend to repeat the hallucinations." + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Original response: [contains potential hallucinations] +Verification question: Where was Hillary Clinton born? +Answer: +``` + +The model will often confirm the hallucination from its original response. + +``` +# BETTER +Verification question: Where was Hillary Clinton born? +Answer: +[Original response NOT in context] +``` + +Exclude the baseline response when executing verifications. Include it only in the final revision step. + +### The Yes/No Verification Trap + +**Anti-pattern:** Phrasing verification questions as yes/no confirmations. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Is it true that Michael Bloomberg was born in New York? +``` + +Per CoVe research: Models tend to agree with yes/no questions regardless of correctness. + +``` +# BETTER +Where was Michael Bloomberg born? +``` + +Open questions expecting factual answers perform significantly better. + +### The Infinite Loop + +**Anti-pattern:** No explicit stopping condition for iterative refinement. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Keep improving until the output is perfect. +``` + +Models rarely self-terminate appropriately. "Perfect" is undefined. + +``` +# BETTER +Improve for exactly 3 iterations, then output the best version. + +# OR +Improve until the quality score exceeds 8/10, maximum 5 iterations. +``` + +Always include explicit stopping criteria: iteration limits, quality thresholds, or both. + +### The Forgotten History + +**Anti-pattern:** Discarding previous iterations in refinement. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Turn 3: Here is feedback. Improve the output. +[No reference to previous attempts] +``` + +Per Madaan et al.: "Retaining the history of previous feedback and outputs... allows the model to learn from past mistakes and avoid repeating them." + +``` +# BETTER +Turn 3: +Previous attempts and feedback: +- Attempt 1: [y₀] → Feedback: [fb₀] +- Attempt 2: [y₁] → Feedback: [fb₁] + +Improve, avoiding previously identified issues: +``` + +### The Vague Feedback + +**Anti-pattern:** Feedback without actionable specifics. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +The response could be improved. Some parts are unclear. +``` + +This feedback provides no guidance for refinement. + +``` +# BETTER +The explanation of photosynthesis in paragraph 2 uses jargon ("electron +transport chain") without definition. Add a brief explanation: "the process +by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy through a series +of protein complexes." +``` + +Feedback must identify specific elements AND suggest concrete improvements. + +### The Majority Fallacy + +**Anti-pattern:** Assuming majority vote is always correct. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +3 out of 5 chains say the answer is X, so X is correct. +``` + +Per Fu et al.: Simple chains may reflect shortcuts. Per Yoran et al.: Intermediate reasoning contains useful information discarded by voting. + +``` +# BETTER +Weight votes by reasoning complexity, or use MCR to synthesize +evidence from all chains including minority answers. +``` + +--- + +## 6. Technique Combinations + +Multi-turn techniques can be combined for compounding benefits. + +### Self-Refine + CoVe + +Apply verification after refinement to catch introduced errors: + +``` +Turn 1: Generate initial output +Turn 2: Feedback +Turn 3: Refine +Turn 4: Plan verification questions for refined output +Turn 5: Execute verifications (factored) +Turn 6: Final verified output +``` + +### USC + Complexity Weighting + +Filter by complexity before consistency selection: + +``` +Turn 1: Sample N responses with reasoning +Turn 2: Filter to top K by reasoning complexity +Turn 3: Apply USC to select most consistent among K +``` + +### MCR + Self-Refine + +Use multi-chain evidence collection, then refine the synthesis: + +``` +Turn 1: Generate N reasoning chains +Turn 2: Meta-reason to synthesize evidence and produce answer +Turn 3: Feedback on synthesis +Turn 4: Refine synthesis +``` + +--- + +## Research Citations + +- Chen, X., Aksitov, R., Alon, U., et al. (2023). "Universal Self-Consistency for Large Language Model Generation." arXiv. +- Dhuliawala, S., Komeili, M., Xu, J., et al. (2023). "Chain-of-Verification Reduces Hallucination in Large Language Models." arXiv. +- Diao, S., Wang, P., Lin, Y., & Zhang, T. (2023). "Active Prompting with Chain-of-Thought for Large Language Models." arXiv. +- Fu, Y., Peng, H., Sabharwal, A., Clark, P., & Khot, T. (2023). "Complexity-Based Prompting for Multi-Step Reasoning." arXiv. +- Madaan, A., Tandon, N., Gupta, P., et al. (2023). "Self-Refine: Iterative Refinement with Self-Feedback." arXiv. +- Wang, X., Wei, J., Schuurmans, D., et al. (2023). "Self-Consistency Improves Chain of Thought Reasoning in Language Models." ICLR. +- Yao, S., Yu, D., Zhao, J., et al. (2023). "Tree of Thoughts: Deliberate Problem Solving with Large Language Models." NeurIPS. +- Yoran, O., Wolfson, T., Bogin, B., et al. (2023). "Answering Questions by Meta-Reasoning over Multiple Chains of Thought." arXiv. +- Zhang, Y., Yuan, Y., & Yao, A. (2024). "Meta Prompting for AI Systems." arXiv. diff --git a/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-single-turn.md b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-single-turn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2491806 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/prompt-engineer/references/prompt-engineering-single-turn.md @@ -0,0 +1,1684 @@ +# Prompt Engineering: Research-Backed Techniques for Single-Turn Prompts + +This document synthesizes practical prompt engineering patterns with academic research on LLM reasoning and instruction-following. All techniques target **single-turn system prompts**—static instructions executed in one LLM call. Techniques may include internal structure (e.g., "first extract, then analyze") but do not rely on multi-message orchestration, external tool loops, or dynamic prompt modification. + +**Meta-principle**: Show your prompt to a colleague with minimal context on the task and ask them to follow the instructions. If they're confused, the model will likely be too. + +--- + +## Technique Selection Guide + +| Domain | Technique | Trigger Condition | Stacks With | Conflicts With | Cost/Tradeoff | Effect | +| ------------------ | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | +| **Reasoning** | Plan-and-Solve | Multi-step problems with missing steps | RE2, Thinking Tags, Step-Back | Scope Limitation, Direct Prompting | Moderate token increase for planning phase | Of incorrect answers: calc errors 7%→5%, missing-step 12%→7% | +| **Reasoning** | Step-Back | Domain knowledge required before reasoning | Plan-and-Solve | — | Additional retrieval step | Up to 27% improvement on knowledge tasks | +| **Reasoning** | Chain of Draft | Token efficiency needed | Any reasoning technique | Verbose CoT | Minimal; up to 92% token reduction | Matches CoT accuracy at 7.6% token cost | +| **Reasoning** | Direct Prompting | Pattern recognition, implicit learning | — | Any CoT variant | Minimal; no reasoning overhead | Avoids 30%+ accuracy drops on pattern tasks | +| **Reasoning** | Thread of Thought | Chaotic/multi-source context | RE2 | — | Moderate increase; benefits from two-phase | Systematic context segmentation | +| **Input** | RE2 (Re-Reading) | Any comprehension task (universal enhancer) | All output-phase techniques | — | Minimal; question repetition only | GSM8K: 77.79%→80.59% with CoT | +| **Input** | RaR (Rephrase and Respond) | Ambiguous questions, frame mismatch | CoT | — | Minimal; single rephrasing step | Aligns intent with LLM interpretation | +| **Input** | S2A (System 2 Attention) | Heavily biased/opinionated context | — | Including original context | ~2x tokens (preprocessing filter call) | Factual QA: 62.8%→80.3% on opinion-contaminated prompts | +| **Input** | Distractor-Robust Prompting | Occasional noise, efficiency needed | Explicit ignore instruction | — | Minimal; single-turn, no preprocessing | Approaches S2A without preprocessing cost | +| **Input** | Document Positioning | >20K tokens of source material | Quote Extraction | — | None; structural change only | Empirical improvement (Anthropic guidance) | +| **Input** | Quote Extraction | Grounding required before analysis | Document Positioning | — | Moderate increase for extraction step | Forces evidence commitment | +| **Example Design** | Contrastive Examples | Model makes predictable mistakes | Affirmative Directives, Categories | — | ~2x example tokens (correct + incorrect) | +9.8 to +16.0 points on reasoning tasks | +| **Example Design** | Complexity-Based Selection | Teaching thorough reasoning | Diversity-Based Selection | — | Fewer examples but longer; net neutral | +5.3 avg, up to +18 accuracy (Fu et al.) | +| **Example Design** | Diversity-Based Selection | Selecting from example pool | Complexity-Based Selection | — | None; selection strategy only | Robust even with 50% wrong demos | +| **Example Design** | Analogical Prompting | No hand-crafted examples available | Diversity instruction | Hand-crafted examples | Moderate increase (self-generated examples) | GSM8K: 77.8% (vs 72.5% 0-shot CoT) | +| **Example Design** | Category-Based Generalization | Novel inputs need correct handling | Edge-case examples | — | Minimal; structural organization | Enables analogical reasoning | +| **Output** | Scope Limitation | Well-defined task; model stuck in planning loop | — | Plan-and-Solve | May reduce tokens by preventing overthinking | Prevents analysis paralysis | +| **Output** | XML Structure Patterns | Enforcing completeness | Instructive Tag Naming | — | Minimal; structural tags only | Forces systematic reasoning | +| **Output** | Format Strictness | Exact format required | Forbidden Phrases | — | Minimal | "ONLY return X" compliance | +| **Output** | Hint-Based Guidance | Output missing key aspects | Any technique | — | Minimal | 4-13% improvement via directional stimulus | +| **NLU** | Metacognitive Prompting | Deep comprehension required | — | Simple tasks (causes overthinking) | Moderate to high (5-stage process) | +4.8% to +6.4% over CoT | +| **Behavioral** | Identity Establishment | Any task (foundational) | Emotional Stimuli | — | Minimal | +10pp on math benchmarks | +| **Behavioral** | Emotional Stimuli | Reluctant execution | Identity Establishment | — | Minimal | 8% on Instruction Induction, 115% on BIG-Bench | +| **Behavioral** | Confidence Building | Hesitation/verification loops | Error Normalization | — | Minimal | Eliminates hesitation loops | +| **Behavioral** | Error Normalization | Expected failures cause stopping | Confidence Building | — | Minimal | Prevents apology spirals | +| **Behavioral** | Pre-Work Context Analysis | Blind execution problems | Category-Based Examples | — | Slight increase for analysis phase | Prevents context-blind execution | +| **Behavioral** | Emphasis Hierarchy | Multiple priority levels | Numbered Rule Priority | — | Minimal | Predictable priority system | +| **Behavioral** | Affirmative Directives | Any instruction (foundational) | Contrastive Examples | — | Minimal | Significant correctness improvement | +| **Verification** | Embedded Verification | Factual accuracy concerns | — | — | Moderate increase for verification questions | List-based QA: 17%→70% (factored CoVe) | + +--- + +## Quick Reference: Key Principles + +1. **Plan-and-Solve for Complex Tasks** — Explicit planning reduces missing-step errors (from 12% to 7% of incorrect answers) +2. **Step-Back for Knowledge-Intensive Tasks** — Retrieve principles before specific reasoning +3. **Re-Reading (RE2) for Better Comprehension** — Instruction "Read the question again:" outperforms simple repetition by 1.2pp +4. **Rephrase and Respond (RaR) for Ambiguous Questions** — Let the model clarify questions in its own terms +5. **System 2 Attention (S2A) for Contaminated Context** — Filter out bias/noise before reasoning +6. **Distractor-Robust Prompting for Efficiency** — Exemplars with distractors + ignore instruction +7. **Chain of Draft for Efficiency** — Minimal intermediate steps can reduce tokens by up to 92% +8. **Know When to Use/Skip CoT** — Helps: arithmetic, symbolic manipulation, multi-step computation. Hurts: pattern recognition, context-grounded QA/NLI, classification +9. **CoT Explanations May Be Unfaithful** — Models can rationalize biased answers without mentioning the bias +10. **Thread of Thought for Complex Contexts** — Systematic segmentation prevents information loss +11. **Analogical Prompting for Missing Examples** — Self-generate relevant examples AND tutorials from model knowledge +12. **Metacognitive Prompting for Deep Understanding** — 5-stage NLU process improves comprehension (+4.8-6.4%) +13. **Contrastive Examples** — Show both correct AND incorrect examples (+9.8 to +16.0 points) +14. **Automatic Invalid Demonstration Generation** — Shuffle entities in valid chains to create invalid ones +15. **Complexity-Based Example Selection** — More reasoning steps per example outperforms more examples +16. **Diversity-Based Example Selection** — Diverse examples more robust than similar ones +17. **Few-Shot Ordering Matters** — Examples with correct labels appearing first bias toward that label +18. **Balance Few-Shot Label Distribution** — Skewed distributions create prediction bias +19. **Document Positioning** — Place long documents above instructions (Anthropic empirical guidance) +20. **Quote Extraction for Grounding** — Force evidence commitment before reasoning +21. **Hint-Based Guidance** — Provide directional stimulus for 4-13% improvement on key aspects +22. **Affirmative Directives** — "Do X" outperforms "Don't do Y" +23. **Confidence Building** — "Assume you have access" eliminates hesitation loops +24. **Error Normalization** — "It is okay if X fails" prevents apology spirals +25. **Pre-Work Context Analysis** — "Before [action], analyze [context]" prevents blind execution +26. **Category-Based Generalization** — Group examples by type to enable analogical reasoning +27. **Scope Limitation** — "Nothing more, nothing less" prevents overthinking +28. **XML Structure Patterns** — Tags force systematic analysis before action +29. **Instructive Tag Naming** — Tag name IS the instruction for scannable structure +30. **Completeness Checkpoint Tags** — Bullet points within tags become required sub-tasks +31. **Emphasis Hierarchy** — Reserve CRITICAL/RULE 0 for genuinely exceptional cases +32. **STOP Escalation** — Creates metacognitive checkpoint for behaviors to interrupt +33. **Numbered Rule Priority** — Explicit numbering resolves conflicts between rules +34. **UX-Justified Defaults** — Explain _why_ a default is preferred for user experience +35. **Reward/Penalty Framing** — Monetary penalties create behavioral weight +36. **Output Format Strictness** — "ONLY return X" leaves no room for interpretation +37. **Emotional Stimuli** — "This is important to my career" improves attention (8% Instruction Induction, 115% BIG-Bench) +38. **Identity Establishment** — Role-play prompting is foundational; +10pp accuracy observed on math benchmarks +39. **Embedded Verification** — Open verification questions improve list-based accuracy from 17% to 70% + +--- + +## 1. Input Enhancement + +Techniques that improve how the model receives and processes input before reasoning begins. + +### Re-Reading (RE2) + +A simple, zero-cost enhancement to any reasoning prompt. Per Xu et al. (2023): "RE2 consistently enhances the reasoning performance of LLMs through a simple re-reading strategy... RE2 facilitates a 'bidirectional' encoding in unidirectional decoder-only LLMs because the first pass could provide global information for the second pass." + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +Q: {question} +Read the question again: {question} +A: Let's think step by step. +``` + +**Performance**: RE2 improves GSM8K accuracy from 77.79% → 80.59% when combined with CoT. The improvement is consistent across model sizes and task types. + +**Why this works**: Decoder-only LLMs use unidirectional attention—each token only sees previous tokens. Later words like "How many..." clarify earlier words, but standard encoding misses this. Re-reading lets the second pass benefit from the full first-pass context. + +**Critical: Instruction vs. Repetition** + +Per the paper's Table 7, the explicit metacognitive instruction significantly outperforms simple repetition: + +| Instruction Type | Zero-shot | Zero-shot-CoT | +| ------------------------------ | --------- | ------------- | +| P1: "Read the question again:" | 79.45 | **80.59** | +| P2: Direct repetition (Q: Q:) | 78.09 | 79.38 | + +The 1.2 percentage point difference demonstrates that the model needs to be _told_ it's re-reading, not just presented with duplicate text. + +**CORRECT (explicit metacognitive instruction):** + +``` +Q: Roger has 5 tennis balls. He buys 2 more cans of 3 balls each. How many total? +Read the question again: Roger has 5 tennis balls. He buys 2 more cans of 3 balls each. How many total? +A: Let's think step by step. +``` + +**INCORRECT (just repeating without instruction):** + +``` +Q: Roger has 5 tennis balls. He buys 2 more cans of 3 balls each. How many total? +Q: Roger has 5 tennis balls. He buys 2 more cans of 3 balls each. How many total? +A: Let's think step by step. +``` + +**Compatibility**: RE2 is a "plug-and-play" module that stacks with other techniques. Per the paper: "RE2 exhibits significant compatibility with [other prompting methods], acting as a 'plug & play' module." Combine with Plan-and-Solve, CoT, or Chain of Draft. + +--- + +### Rephrase and Respond (RaR) + +Misunderstandings between humans and LLMs arise from different "frames"—how each interprets the same question. **Rephrase and Respond** lets the LLM clarify the question in its own terms before answering. + +Per Deng et al. (2023): "Misunderstandings in interpersonal communications often arise when individuals, shaped by distinct subjective experiences, interpret the same message differently... RaR asks the LLMs to Rephrase the given questions and then Respond within a single query." + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +"{question}" +Rephrase and expand the question, and respond. +``` + +**Example showing the mechanism:** + +``` +Original: "Was Abraham Lincoln born on an even day?" + +GPT-4's rephrasing: "Did the former United States President, Abraham Lincoln, +have his birthday fall on an even numbered day of a month?" + +Answer: Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. So yes, he was born +on an even numbered day. +``` + +Without rephrasing, the model might interpret "even day" as even day of the week, even day of the year, or other ambiguous interpretations. + +**Why this differs from RE2**: RE2 creates bidirectional encoding of the _same_ question through repetition. RaR has the model _transform_ the question into its preferred format. RE2 enhances comprehension; RaR aligns human intent with model expectations. + +**Variant prompts that work:** + +- "Reword and elaborate on the inquiry, then provide an answer." +- "Reframe the question with additional context and detail, then provide an answer." + +--- + +### Handling Irrelevant Context: S2A and Distractor-Robust Prompting + +LLMs are susceptible to irrelevant information in context—opinions, distractors, or biased framing. Two complementary techniques address this at different cost points. Consult the Technique Selection Guide above for trigger conditions and cost/tradeoff comparison. + +#### System 2 Attention (S2A): Preprocessing Filter + +S2A regenerates the context to remove problematic content before answering. This approach requires approximately 2x total token usage due to the separate filtering call. Per Weston & Sukhbaatar (2023): "S2A leverages the ability of LLMs to reason in natural language and follow instructions in order to decide what to attend to. S2A regenerates the input context to only include the relevant portions, before attending to the regenerated context to elicit the final response." + +**The two-step process:** + +Step 1 — Filter the context: + +``` +Given the following text by a user, extract the part that is unbiased and not +their opinion, so that using that text alone would be good context for providing +an unbiased answer to the question portion of the text. + +Please include the actual question or query that the user is asking. Separate +this into two categories labeled with "Unbiased text context:" and "Question/Query:" + +Text by User: [ORIGINAL INPUT PROMPT] +``` + +Step 2 — Answer using filtered context only. + +**Performance**: On opinion-contaminated factual QA, accuracy increases from 62.8% to 80.3%. Improves math word problems by ~12% when irrelevant sentences are present. + +**Critical insight**: Per the paper: "attention must be hard (sharp) not soft when it comes to avoiding irrelevant or spurious correlations in the context." If you include both original and filtered context, performance degrades—the model still attends to problematic parts. The filtering must be _exclusive_. + +#### Distractor-Robust Prompting: Single-Turn Alternative + +When S2A's preprocessing step is too expensive, you can instead make the model robust to distractors through example design and explicit instruction. This approach works in a single turn with no preprocessing overhead. + +Per Shi et al. (2023): "Using exemplars with distractors consistently outperforms using the original exemplars without distractors across prompting techniques." The study also found that "the instruction 'Feel free to ignore irrelevant information given in the questions' makes the difference." + +**Two mechanisms that stack:** + +1. **Exemplars containing distractors**: Include few-shot examples where irrelevant information is present but correctly ignored: + +``` + +Q: Maria buys a large bar of French soap that lasts her for 2 months. She spends +$8.00 per bar of soap. Every 10 months, Maria's neighbor buys a new shampoo +and moisturizer for Maria's neighbor. If Maria wants to stock up for the entire +year, how much will she spend on soap? +A: Maria needs soap for 12 months. Each bar lasts 2 months, so she needs 12/2 = 6 bars. +At $8.00 per bar, she will spend 6 × $8.00 = $48.00. The answer is $48.00. + +``` + +The example demonstrates ignoring the irrelevant sentence about the neighbor. + +2. **Explicit instruction**: Add to your prompt: + +``` +Feel free to ignore irrelevant information given in the problem description. +``` + +**Performance**: On the GSM-IC benchmark, instructed prompting with distractor-containing exemplars approaches or exceeds the robustness of S2A without the preprocessing cost. Importantly, this does not hurt performance on clean inputs—the model learns _when_ to ignore, not to always ignore. + +**Stacking note**: The techniques can be combined for maximum robustness, though this is rarely necessary given the cost of S2A. + +--- + +### Document Positioning: Data First, Instructions Last + +For prompts containing substantial context (documents, code, data), position longform content _above_ instructions and queries. + +Per Anthropic's empirical guidance: "Place your long documents and inputs (~20K+ tokens) near the top of your prompt, above your query, instructions, and examples... Queries at the end can improve response quality." + +**Pattern:** + +``` +[Long documents/data at top] +[Instructions] +[Query at bottom] +``` + +**Why this works**: The model attends more effectively to content positioned earlier in context, while queries at the end benefit from the full established context when generating the response. + +**CORRECT:** + +``` + +[10K+ tokens of source material] + + +Using the documents above, identify the three main risk factors mentioned. +``` + +**INCORRECT:** + +``` +Identify the three main risk factors in the following documents: + + +[10K+ tokens of source material] + +``` + +--- + +### Quote Extraction for Grounding + +Before complex analysis on documents, require the model to extract relevant quotes first. This forces evidence commitment before reasoning, preventing hallucination from "impressions." + +Per Anthropic's guidance: "For long document tasks, ask Claude to quote relevant parts of the documents first before carrying out its task. This helps Claude cut through the 'noise'." + +**Pattern:** + +``` +Find quotes from [source] relevant to [task]. Place them in tags. +Then, based only on these quotes, [perform task]. Place analysis in tags. +``` + +**Example:** + +``` +Find quotes from the patient records relevant to diagnosing the reported symptoms. +Place them in tags. + +Then, based on these quotes, list the key diagnostic information. +Place your analysis in tags. +``` + +**Why this differs from Embedded Verification**: Verification validates claims _after_ generation. Quote Extraction grounds reasoning _before_ analysis begins. The model commits to specific evidence first, then reasons from that evidence. + +**Non-obvious insight**: This is more effective than "cite your sources" because extraction happens _before_ reasoning, not as post-hoc justification. When the model reasons first and cites later, it may confabulate citations that support its conclusions. When it extracts first, reasoning is constrained to actual evidence. + +--- + +## 2. Reasoning Structure + +Techniques that structure how the model reasons through problems. + +### Plan-and-Solve Prompting + +Adding "Let's think step by step" increases accuracy from 17.7% to 78.7% on arithmetic tasks (Kojima et al., 2022). However, this basic trigger suffers from missing-step errors. + +**Plan-and-Solve** addresses this limitation. Per Wang et al. (2023): "Zero-shot-CoT still suffers from three pitfalls: calculation errors, missing-reasoning-step errors, and semantic misunderstanding errors... PS+ prompting achieves the least calculation (5%) and missing-step (7%) errors." + +**Important clarification**: These percentages come from analyzing problems where each method produced incorrect answers. Of 100 sampled GSM8K problems: Zero-shot-CoT answered 46 incorrectly; Zero-shot-PS answered 43 incorrectly; Zero-shot-PS+ answered 39 incorrectly. The error type breakdown: + +| Method | Calculation | Missing-Step | Semantic | +| ------------- | ----------- | ------------ | -------- | +| Zero-shot-CoT | 7% | 12% | 27% | +| Zero-shot-PS | 7% | 10% | 26% | +| Zero-shot-PS+ | 5% | 7% | 27% | + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +Let's first understand the problem and devise a plan to solve the problem. +Then, let's carry out the plan and solve the problem step by step. +``` + +For variable extraction tasks, add: "Extract relevant variables and their corresponding numerals" and "Calculate intermediate results." + +**Residual limitations**: PS+ reduces but does not eliminate errors. PS+ does not address semantic misunderstanding—if the model misinterprets the problem, planning won't help. + +--- + +### Step-Back Prompting + +When questions require domain knowledge, asking the specific question directly often fails. **Step-Back Prompting** first retrieves relevant principles, then applies them. + +Per Zheng et al. (2023): "Step-Back Prompting is a modification of CoT where the LLM is first asked a generic, high-level question about relevant concepts or facts before delving into reasoning." + +**Example:** + +``` +Original question: "What happens to the pressure of an ideal gas if the +temperature is increased while the volume is held constant?" + +Step-back question: "What are the physics principles behind the behavior +of ideal gases?" + +[Model retrieves: PV = nRT, relationship between pressure/temperature/volume] + +Now answer the original question using these principles. +``` + +**Performance**: Up to 27% improvement on knowledge-intensive tasks like MMLU physics and TimeQA. + +**Why this differs from Plan-and-Solve**: Plan-and-Solve structures _how_ to reason through a problem. Step-Back retrieves _what background knowledge_ to use. They address different bottlenecks: Plan-and-Solve fixes missing reasoning steps; Step-Back fixes missing domain knowledge. The techniques can be combined. + +--- + +### Chain of Draft: Efficient Reasoning + +Chain of Thought often produces unnecessarily verbose outputs. **Chain of Draft (CoD)** addresses this by encouraging minimal intermediate steps. Per Xu et al. (2025): "CoD matches or surpasses CoT in accuracy while using as little as only 7.6% of the tokens, significantly reducing cost and latency across various reasoning tasks." + +**Key insight**: "Rather than elaborating on every detail, humans typically jot down only the essential intermediate results — minimal drafts — to facilitate their thought processes." + +**Example comparison from the paper:** + +``` +# Chain-of-Thought (verbose) +Q: Jason had 20 lollipops. He gave Denny some. Now Jason has 12. How many did he give? +A: Let's think through this step by step: +1. Initially, Jason had 20 lollipops. +2. After giving some to Denny, Jason now has 12 lollipops. +3. To find out how many Jason gave to Denny, we need to calculate the difference... +4. 20 - 12 = 8 +Therefore, Jason gave 8 lollipops to Denny. + +# Chain-of-Draft (minimal) +Q: Jason had 20 lollipops. He gave Denny some. Now Jason has 12. How many did he give? +A: 20 - 12 = 8. #### 8 +``` + +--- + +### Thread of Thought: Segmented Context Analysis + +When prompts contain substantial, potentially chaotic information from multiple sources, **Thread of Thought** structures comprehension of the context itself—not just reasoning about the problem. + +Per Zhou et al. (2023): "ThoT prompting adeptly maintains the logical progression of reasoning without being overwhelmed... ThoT represents the unbroken continuity of ideas that individuals maintain while sifting through vast information, allowing for the selective extraction of relevant details and the dismissal of extraneous ones." + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +Walk me through this context in manageable parts step by step, +summarizing and analyzing as we go. +``` + +**Why this differs from Plan-and-Solve**: Plan-and-Solve structures _reasoning about the problem_. ThoT structures _understanding the environment_ in which the problem exists. They solve different problems and can be combined. + +**Example application (retrieval-augmented context):** + +``` +retrieved Passage 1 is: [passage about topic A] +retrieved Passage 2 is: [passage about topic B] +... +retrieved Passage 10 is: [passage about topic C] + +Q: Where was Reclam founded? +Walk me through this context in manageable parts step by step, +summarizing and analyzing as we go. +A: +``` + +**Two-phase extraction pattern**: ThoT works best with a follow-up prompt to distill the analysis: + +``` +# First prompt generates analysis Z +# Second prompt: +[Previous prompt and response Z] +Therefore, the answer: +``` + +The conclusion marker ("Therefore, the answer:") forces the model to distill its analysis into a final output. + +--- + +### Chain-of-Thought: When It Helps vs. When It Hurts + +CoT benefits are task-type dependent. The determining factor: whether correctness requires grounding in external context. + +**When CoT helps — self-contained reasoning:** + +| Task Type | Why CoT Works | +| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Arithmetic / math word problems | Steps are mechanically verifiable without external reference | +| Symbolic manipulation | Program-like execution traces with explicit rules | +| Multi-step computation | Each step depends only on previous step's output, not source text | + +The common property: the reasoning chain is auditable without consulting external sources. You can verify "6 × 8 = 48" without checking any context. + +**When CoT hurts — context-grounded or implicit tasks:** + +| Task Type | Failure Mechanism | Source | +| -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | +| Pattern recognition | Articulation overrides implicit learning; 30%+ accuracy drops observed | Sprague et al. (2025) | +| QA over provided documents | Explanations often nonfactual—model hallucinates facts not in context | Ye & Durrett (2022) | +| NLI / entailment | Same grounding problem; "Let's think step by step" causes performance degradation | Ye & Durrett (2022) | +| Classification | Answer is pattern-matched; reasoning adds nothing or introduces spurious features | Sprague et al. (2025) | +| Extraction tasks | Answer exists verbatim in context; no reasoning required | — | + +Per Ye & Durrett (2022): "The tasks that receive significant benefits from using explanations... are all program-like (e.g., integer addition and program execution), whereas the tasks in this work emphasize textual reasoning grounded in provided inputs." + +**The grounding problem**: On textual reasoning tasks, LLMs generate explanations that are _consistent_ (they entail the prediction) but not _factual_ (they contain hallucinated claims). An explanation can look coherent while misrepresenting what the source text actually says. + +**Non-obvious insight**: This isn't about task difficulty. A complex pattern-matching task is still hurt by CoT, while simple arithmetic benefits from it. The issue is whether the task requires (a) computation over self-contained steps, or (b) faithful grounding in provided text. + +**Recommendations**: + +- For computation: Use Plan-and-Solve or standard CoT +- For context-grounded tasks: Skip CoT; use Quote Extraction to force grounding before any analysis +- For classification/pattern recognition: Use direct prompting or targeted steering ("Focus only on [specific feature]") + +--- + +### CoT Faithfulness Limitation + +Chain-of-thought explanations can be plausible yet systematically unfaithful. Per Turpin et al. (2023): "CoT explanations can be heavily influenced by adding biasing features to model inputs—e.g., by reordering the multiple-choice options in a few-shot prompt to make the answer always '(A)'—which models systematically fail to mention in their explanations." + +**Key findings:** + +- When models are biased toward incorrect answers, they generate CoT explanations that rationalize those answers +- "As many as 73% of unfaithful explanations in our sample support the bias-consistent answer" +- 15% of unfaithful explanations have _no obvious errors_—fully coherent reasoning leading to wrong conclusions +- Accuracy can drop "by as much as 36%" when biasing features are present + +**Implication**: Do not treat CoT explanations as faithful representations of model decision-making. CoT improves accuracy on many tasks, but the _explanations_ may not reflect the actual reasoning process. The model may be influenced by factors it doesn't verbalize. + +**Non-obvious insight**: Few-shot CoT reduces susceptibility to bias compared to zero-shot CoT. Per the paper: accuracy improves significantly when moving from zero-shot to few-shot settings (35.0→51.7% for one model). If you need more robust reasoning, few-shot demonstrations help—but they don't eliminate the faithfulness problem. + +--- + +## 3. Example Design + +Techniques for designing, selecting, and organizing few-shot examples. All contrastive, complexity, diversity, and category-based example patterns are consolidated here. + +### Contrastive Examples: Teaching What to Avoid + +Showing both correct AND incorrect examples significantly improves performance. Per Chia et al. (2023): "Providing both valid and invalid reasoning demonstrations in a 'contrastive' manner greatly improves reasoning performance. We observe improvements of 9.8 and 16.0 points for GSM-8K and Bamboogle respectively." + +**Mechanism**: "Language models are better able to learn step-by-step reasoning when provided with both valid and invalid rationales." + +**Example from the paper (Figure 1) — Incoherent Objects:** + +This is the most effective type of invalid demonstration. The paper extracts entity spans (numbers, equations) from valid reasoning and randomly shuffles their positions: + +``` +Question: James writes a 3-page letter to 2 different friends twice a week. +How many pages does he write a year? + +Explanation (CORRECT): He writes each friend 3*2=6 pages a week. +So he writes 6*2=12 pages every week. +That means he writes 12*52=624 pages a year. + +Wrong Explanation (INCORRECT - incoherent objects): He writes each friend 12*52=624 +pages a week. So he writes 3*2=6 pages every week. +That means he writes 6*2=12 pages a year. +``` + +The incorrect example shows _incoherent objects_—the same calculations appear but in shuffled, nonsensical order. The language templates remain grammatically correct, but the bridging objects (numbers, equations) are incoherent. + +**Example (style enforcement):** + +``` + +user: 2 + 2 +assistant: 4 + + + +user: 2 + 2 +assistant: The answer to your mathematical query is 4. Let me know if you need help with anything else! + +``` + +**Non-obvious insight**: The incorrect example doesn't need to be wrong factually—it can be wrong _behaviorally_ or _structurally_. Contrastive examples teach the model what patterns to avoid, whether that's verbose style, reasoning errors, or structural incoherence. A naive forbidden pattern like "don't be verbose" is far less effective than showing the specific pattern to avoid. + +#### Automatic Generation of Invalid Demonstrations + +Invalid demonstrations can be generated programmatically rather than hand-crafted. Per Chia et al. (2023): "We use an existing entity recognition model to extract the object spans such as numbers, equations, or persons from a given chain-of-thought rationale. Consequently, we randomly shuffle the position of the objects within the rationale, thus constructing a rationale with incoherent bridging objects." + +This enables scaling contrastive examples: take a valid reasoning chain, extract entities, shuffle them to create incoherence, and use the result as the invalid demonstration. + +#### Forbidden Output Phrases Pattern + +``` +You MUST avoid text before/after your response, such as: +- "The answer is ." +- "Here is the content of the file..." +- "Based on the information provided..." +- "Here is what I will do next..." +``` + +This works because it shows the model _exactly_ what the undesired output looks like, rather than describing it abstractly. + +--- + +### Complexity-Based Example Selection + +When selecting few-shot examples, prefer examples with _more_ reasoning steps, not simpler ones. Per Fu et al. (2023): "Prompts with higher reasoning complexity, i.e., chains with more reasoning steps, achieve substantially better performance on multi-step reasoning tasks." + +**Critical finding**: The number of steps _per example_ matters more than total steps in the prompt. From the paper's experiments: + +| Selection Method | #Annotations | GSM8K | MultiArith | MathQA | +| ----------------------- | -------------------------- | -------- | ---------- | -------- | +| Random Few-shot | 8 | 52.5 | 86.5 | 33.0 | +| Centroid Few-shot | 8 | 52.0 | 92.0 | 32.0 | +| Retrieval | Full training set (≥10000) | 56.0 | 88.0 | 69.5 | +| **Complexity (theirs)** | **8** | **58.5** | **93.0** | **42.5** | + +Eight complex examples outperform retrieval-based selection requiring 10,000+ annotations. + +**When reasoning chain annotations are unavailable**: Use question length as a proxy. Per Fu et al. (2023): "either using questions length or formula length as the measure of complexity, the optimal performance is achieved with complex prompts." + +**Why this matters**: Complex examples teach thorough reasoning; simple examples may inadvertently teach shortcuts. When the model sees only simple examples, it learns that brief reasoning is acceptable, even for complex problems. + +**CORRECT**: Select examples that demonstrate the _full_ reasoning process, even if this means fewer total examples. + +**INCORRECT**: Maximize the number of examples by choosing simpler ones. + +**Step delimiter**: When formatting reasoning steps in examples, newline (`\n`) outperforms explicit markers like "Step 1:", period (`.`), or semicolon (`;`). Per Fu et al. (2023), Table 7: newline-delimited complex prompts achieved 58.5% on GSM8K vs. 52.0–54.5% for other delimiters. + +--- + +### Diversity-Based Example Selection + +When selecting few-shot examples from a pool of candidates, choose diverse examples rather than similar ones. Per Zhang et al. (2022): "Diversity matters for automatically constructing demonstrations... Diversity-based clustering may mitigate misleading by similarity." + +**The problem with similar examples**: If you select examples most similar to the test question, you risk sampling from a "frequent-error cluster"—a set of questions where the model tends to fail. Similar examples reinforce the same failure patterns. + +**The diversity principle**: Select examples that cover different types or categories of the problem space. Even if some examples contain errors, diverse sampling is more robust. Per the paper: "Even when presented with 50% wrong demonstrations, Auto-CoT (using diversity-based clustering) performance does not degrade significantly." + +**Practical application**: + +1. Group your candidate examples by type/category (arithmetic vs. word problems, different domains, different structures) +2. Select one representative example from each category +3. Prefer examples closer to the "center" of each category (more prototypical) + +**CORRECT (diverse selection):** + +``` +... +... +... +... +``` + +**INCORRECT (similar selection):** + +``` +... +... +... +... +``` + +--- + +### Analogical Prompting: Self-Generated Examples + +When you lack hand-crafted examples but the model likely has relevant knowledge from training, **Analogical Prompting** has the model generate its own examples before solving the problem. + +Per Yasunaga et al. (2024): "We prompt LLMs to self-generate relevant exemplars in context, using instructions like 'Recall relevant problems and solutions'... This eliminates the need for labeling and also tailors the exemplars to each individual problem." + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +# Problem: [problem statement] + +# Relevant problems: +Recall three relevant and distinct problems. For each problem, describe it +and explain the solution. + +# Solve the initial problem: +``` + +**Performance**: On GSM8K, analogical prompting (77.8%) outperforms 0-shot CoT (72.5%) and approaches few-shot CoT (80.0%) without requiring labeled examples. On code generation tasks, combining self-generated knowledge ("Provide a tutorial on the core algorithms") with examples yields further gains. + +**Why this works**: Modern LLMs have acquired problem-solving knowledge during training. Explicitly prompting them to recall relevant problems activates this knowledge and enables in-context learning from self-generated demonstrations. + +**Critical refinement—request diverse examples**: Per the paper's ablation study, "Diverse exemplars" (77.8%) outperform "Non-diverse exemplars" (75.9%). Always instruct the model to generate _distinct_ examples: + +``` +Recall three relevant and distinct problems. Note that your problems should be +distinct from each other and from the initial problem (e.g., involving different +numbers and scenarios). +``` + +**Enhanced variant—add knowledge recall**: For complex tasks, the paper finds that adding tutorial generation further improves results: + +``` +# Problem: [problem statement] + +# Relevant tutorial: +Provide a tutorial on the core concepts needed to solve this type of problem. + +# Relevant problems: +Recall three relevant and distinct problems. For each, describe and solve it. + +# Solve the initial problem: +``` + +This applies the diversity principle from Zhang et al. (2022) to self-generation. + +**Limitations**: The generated exemplars are sometimes relevant but don't facilitate generalization to harder problems. Per the paper's error analysis: "A common failure occurred when the LLM could not solve the new problem due to a generalization gap (e.g., the new problem is harder than the exemplars)." + +--- + +### Category-Based Generalization + +Rather than listing every possible example, group examples by type to enable analogical reasoning. + +**Research basis**: Per Yasunaga et al. (2024): "Analogical reasoning is a cognitive process in which humans recall relevant past experiences when facing new challenges... rooted in the capacity to identify structural and relational similarities between past and current situations, facilitating knowledge transfer." + +**Example (Sandbox Mode):** + +``` +Use sandbox=false when you suspect the command might modify the system or access the network: +- File operations: touch, mkdir, rm, mv, cp +- File edits: nano, vim, writing to files with > +- Installing: npm install, apt-get, brew +- Git writes: git add, git commit, git push +- Network programs: gh, ping, curl, ssh, scp + +Use sandbox=true for: +- Information gathering: ls, cat, head, tail, rg, find, du, df, ps +- File inspection: file, stat, wc, diff, md5sum +- Git reads: git status, git log, git diff, git show, git branch +``` + +**Why this works**: The model learns the _principle_ (read-only vs. write/network operations) rather than memorizing commands. When it encounters an unlisted command like `rsync`, it can reason: "rsync transfers files over network → Network programs → sandbox=false." + +**CORRECT structure:** + +``` +Commands that require elevated permissions (category → examples → principle): +- Database writes: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE → modifies persistent state +- System configuration: systemctl, chmod, chown → changes system state +- Process control: kill, pkill, renice → affects running processes +``` + +**INCORRECT structure (no generalization possible):** + +``` +Commands that require elevated permissions: +INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, systemctl, chmod, chown, kill, pkill, renice +``` + +**Non-obvious failure mode**: The flat list doesn't just lack generalization—it actively encourages memorization over reasoning. When the model encounters an unlisted command, it has no framework for making a decision and will default to inconsistent behavior. + +#### Synergy: Categories + Edge Cases + +Combine category-based generalization with specific edge-case examples to define boundaries: + +``` +# 1. Establish category +You will regularly be asked to read screenshots. + +# 2. Provide canonical example +If the user provides a path to a screenshot, use this tool to view the file. + +# 3. Provide edge-case example to define boundaries +This tool will work with all temporary file paths like: +/var/folders/123/abc/T/TemporaryItems/NSIRD_screencaptureui_ZfB1tD/Screenshot.png +``` + +The edge case teaches that even unusual temporary paths are valid—without this, the model might reject paths that don't look like standard file locations. + +--- + +### Additional Example Design Factors + +Beyond content, complexity, and diversity, three additional factors significantly affect few-shot performance: + +#### Example Ordering + +Order affects results dramatically. Per Lu et al. (2021): "On some tasks, exemplar order can cause accuracy to vary from sub-50% to 90%+"—a 40+ percentage point swing from ordering alone. + +**Key finding from the paper**: "We observe that the sample with the correct label that appears first is more likely to be the correct answer." This suggests a practical heuristic: place examples with labels matching your expected test distribution first. + +Practical guidance: + +- For recency-sensitive tasks, place the most representative example _last_ +- For tasks requiring diverse pattern coverage, alternate between different types +- When uncertain, test multiple orderings—the effect is task-dependent + +#### Label Distribution + +Skewed example distributions create prediction bias. Per the systematic survey (Schulhoff et al., 2024): "If 10 exemplars from one class and 2 exemplars of another class are included, this may cause the model to be biased toward the first class." + +**CORRECT (balanced):** + +``` +... +... +... +... +``` + +**INCORRECT (3:1 ratio creates bias toward positive):** + +``` +... +... +... +... +``` + +#### Structural Similarity + +Examples similar in _structure_ to expected inputs outperform topically similar but structurally different examples. Per Liu et al. (2021): selecting exemplars similar to the test sample improves performance. + +**Non-obvious failure**: An example analyzing research papers won't transfer well to analyzing sales emails, even if both involve "summarization"—the _structure_ differs. Match the format, length, and organization of your expected inputs. + +--- + +## 4. Output Control + +Techniques that control output format, verbosity, and completeness. + +### Scope Limitation: Preventing Overthinking + +Plan-and-Solve improves complex reasoning, but unrestricted planning can cause "Analysis Paralysis." + +**Research basis**: Per Cuadra et al. (2025): "Analysis Paralysis: the agent spends excessive time planning future steps while making minimal environmental progress... Rather than addressing immediate errors, they construct intricate plans that often remain unexecuted, leading to a cycle of planning without progress." + +The research identifies three overthinking failure modes: + +1. **Analysis Paralysis**: Excessive planning without action +2. **Rogue Actions**: Multiple simultaneous actions under stress +3. **Premature Disengagement**: Abandoning based on internal prediction rather than feedback + +**Example:** + +``` +Given the user's prompt, you should use the tools available to complete the task. +Do what has been asked; nothing more, nothing less. +``` + +**CORRECT scope limitation:** + +``` +Complete the following task. Do not add features, improvements, or suggestions +beyond what is explicitly requested. + +Task: Add error handling to the fetchUser function. +``` + +**INCORRECT (invites overthinking):** + +``` +Complete the following task. Consider all edge cases, potential improvements, +and future extensibility. Think through every possible scenario before acting. + +Task: Add error handling to the fetchUser function. +``` + +**Production example**: Claude Code uses explicit scope limitation: "Given the user's prompt, you should use the tools available to complete the task. Do what has been asked; nothing more, nothing less." + +--- + +### XML Structure Patterns + +XML tags are more than separators—they can enforce reasoning structure, ensure completeness, and even function as instructions themselves. + +#### Basic Thinking Tags + +Force systematic analysis before action by requiring the model to wrap reasoning in specific XML tags. + +**Example (Git Commit Analysis):** + +``` +Analyze all staged changes and draft a commit message. Wrap your analysis in tags: + + +- List the files that have been changed or added +- Summarize the nature of the changes (new feature, bug fix, refactoring, etc.) +- Brainstorm the purpose or motivation behind these changes +- Draft a concise (1-2 sentences) commit message that focuses on the "why" rather than the "what" +- Ensure the message is not generic (avoid words like "Update" or "Fix" without context) + +``` + +**Why this works**: The tag structure enforces completeness—the model must address each sub-point before proceeding. Without tags, models often skip steps or provide incomplete analysis. + +#### Completeness Checkpoint Tags + +Transform bullet points within tags into _required sub-tasks_: + +**Example (Memory Analysis):** + +``` + +- What specific facts do I need to store? +- What context would make these useful later? +- Is there anything I should update or revise? + +``` + +Each bullet becomes a checklist item. The model addresses all sub-points or explicitly skips with justification. + +**CORRECT (completeness-enforcing):** + +``` + +- Primary argument identified +- Supporting evidence listed +- Counterarguments addressed +- Conclusion synthesized + +``` + +**INCORRECT (vague container):** + +``` + +Analyze the document thoroughly. + +``` + +The incorrect version provides a container but no structure—the model decides what "thorough" means. + +#### Instructive Tag Naming + +**Advanced pattern**: Make the tag name _itself_ the instruction. This creates scannable structure that works even when the model doesn't read every word. + +**Example:** + +``` + +... + +``` + +The tag name tells the model _what_ should be inside. Compare: + +**CORRECT (self-documenting):** + +``` + +... + +``` + +**INCORRECT (requires reading content to understand):** + +``` + +List any security vulnerabilities... + +``` + +**Why instructive naming matters**: In long prompts, models may skim. Instructive tag names communicate intent at the structural level, not just the content level. The name `` tells the model what to produce even if surrounding instructions are missed. + +#### Tabular Reasoning Structure + +For multi-variable problems, instruct the model to organize reasoning as a markdown table. Per the systematic survey: "Tab-CoT consists of a Zero-Shot CoT prompt that makes the LLM output reasoning as a markdown table. This tabular design enables the LLM to improve the structure and thus the reasoning of its output." + +**The trigger phrase:** + +``` +Organize your reasoning as a markdown table with columns for [relevant variables]. +Then derive the answer from the completed table. +``` + +--- + +### Output Format Strictness + +When you need a specific output format, leave no room for interpretation. + +**Example (Command Prefix Detection):** + +``` +ONLY return the prefix. Do not return any other text, markdown markers, or other content. +``` + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +Return ONLY the extracted value. No explanations, no markdown, no additional text. +``` + +**INCORRECT:** + +``` +Please return the extracted value. +``` + +**Non-obvious insight**: "Please" signals politeness, which the model may interpret as flexibility. Directive language ("ONLY", "Do not") signals strict requirements. The word "please" can actually _reduce_ compliance with format constraints. + +--- + +### Empty Input Handling + +LLMs often add unnecessary structure when none is needed. + +**Example:** + +``` +This tool takes in no parameters. So leave the input blank or empty. +DO NOT include a dummy object, placeholder string or a key like "input" or "empty". +LEAVE IT BLANK. +``` + +**Why this matters**: Without explicit guidance, models write `{ "input": "" }` or `{ "empty": true }` when the correct action is to provide nothing. + +**CORRECT:** + +```json +{} +``` + +**INCORRECT:** + +```json +{ "input": "" } +{ "empty": true } +{ "params": null } +``` + +--- + +### Hint-Based Guidance (Directional Stimulus Prompting) + +When you know what aspects the output should emphasize, provide explicit hints rather than relying on the model to infer importance. + +**Research basis**: Per Li et al. (2023) on Directional Stimulus Prompting: providing "directional stimulus" (keywords, key points) as hints improves alignment by 4-13% on summarization and dialogue tasks. + +The paper introduces a framework where hints can be either manually provided or automatically generated: "We introduce Directional Stimulus Prompting, a new framework for guiding black-box frozen large language models (LLMs) toward desired outputs. Instead of directly adjusting LLMs, our method employs a small tunable policy model... to provide directional stimulus, such as keywords or hints." + +**Pattern (manual hints):** + +``` +[Task instruction] +Hint: Focus on [key aspects/keywords that should appear in output] +``` + +**Example (summarization):** + +``` +Summarize the above article in 2-3 sentences. +Hint: Key points to cover: company acquisition, $2.3B valuation, AI capabilities +``` + +**Non-obvious failure mode**: Overly specific hints cause the model to force-fit them even when not present in source material. Use hints to _guide attention_, not to _dictate content_. If your hint mentions "acquisition" but the article doesn't discuss one, the model may hallucinate acquisition details. + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +Summarize the technical approach described above. +Hint: Focus on the architecture choices and their tradeoffs. +``` + +**INCORRECT (too specific, risks hallucination):** + +``` +Summarize the technical approach described above. +Hint: Must mention: microservices, Kubernetes, 99.9% uptime SLA +``` + +--- + +### Conditional Sections + +Even in static prompts, you can include conditional sections for different scenarios the prompt might encounter. The model will attend to the relevant section based on context. + +**Example pattern:** + +``` +## When analyzing Python code: +- Check for type hints +- Verify PEP 8 compliance +- Look for common antipatterns like mutable default arguments + +## When analyzing JavaScript code: +- Check for TypeScript compatibility +- Verify ESLint compliance +- Look for common antipatterns like == instead of === +``` + +**Why this works in static prompts**: The model's attention mechanism naturally focuses on the section relevant to the current input. You don't need dynamic injection—the model self-selects. + +--- + +## 5. Behavioral Shaping + +Techniques for controlling model behavior, motivation, and execution patterns. + +### Identity Establishment (Role-Play Prompting) + +**Research basis**: Per Kong et al. (2024): "Role-play prompting consistently surpasses the standard zero-shot approach across most datasets... accuracy on AQuA rises from 53.5% to 63.8%." + +On mathematical reasoning benchmarks, identity establishment provides 10+ percentage point accuracy improvement through implicit role-based reasoning. The technique is foundational across all domains—"You are a helpful assistant" is ubiquitous—though the magnitude of improvement varies by task type. + +**Example:** + +``` +You are an agent for Claude Code, Anthropic's official CLI for Claude. +``` + +**Non-obvious insight**: The identity doesn't need to be elaborate. "You are an expert debugger" is sufficient—what matters is establishing a competent role that implies relevant capabilities. Overly detailed backstories can actually hurt performance by consuming context that could be used for the actual task. + +**Research finding on immersion depth** (Kong et al., 2024): Two-round dialogue prompts where the model first acknowledges its role outperform single-turn prompts. The model's response "That's great to hear! As your math teacher, I'll do my best to explain mathematical concepts correctly..." deepens immersion and improves subsequent reasoning. + +--- + +### Emotional Stimuli + +Emotional framing significantly impacts LLM performance. Per Li et al. (2023): "Positive words make more contributions... contributions pass 50% on 4 tasks, even approach 70% on 2 tasks. Some positive words play a more important role, such as 'confidence', 'sure', 'success' and 'achievement'." + +**Important clarification**: The paper reports two distinct metrics: + +- **Accuracy improvement**: 8.00% relative improvement on Instruction Induction; 115% on BIG-Bench +- **Contribution analysis**: Via input attention, positive words account for up to 70% of the performance delta on specific tasks (measuring how much emotional words contribute to output gradients) + +**High-impact phrases by psychological theory:** + +| Theory | Example Phrase | +| ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Self-monitoring | "Write your answer and give me a confidence score between 0-1" | +| Self-monitoring | "This is very important to my career" | +| Cognitive Emotion Regulation | "You'd better be sure" | +| Social Cognitive | "Believe in your abilities and strive for excellence" | + +**Most effective stimuli by task type** (from the paper's analysis): + +- Instruction Induction: EP02 ("This is very important to my career") performs best +- BIG-Bench: EP06 (compound of EP01-EP03) performs best + +**Non-obvious insight**: These phrases work not through literal interpretation but through attention mechanisms. The model attends more carefully to the task when emotional weight is present. This is why "This is very important to my career" improves performance even though the model has no career. + +--- + +### Confidence Building + +**Purpose**: Eliminates hesitation when the model might doubt its own capabilities or access. This is an empirically observed pattern in production systems rather than academically validated technique. + +**Example:** + +``` +Assume you have access to all standard CLI tools (curl, jq, grep, etc.) +and that paths provided by the user are valid. +``` + +**The generalizable pattern:** + +``` +Assume [capability/access]. Proceed with [action] without verification. +``` + +**Why this differs from instructions**: Instructions say _what to do_. Confidence building addresses _whether to do it_. A model might understand an instruction perfectly but hesitate because it's uncertain about permissions, capabilities, or validity. + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +Assume you have permission to modify any file in the project directory. +Make the requested changes directly. +``` + +**INCORRECT (causes hesitation loops):** + +``` +If you have permission, you may modify files in the project directory. +Check that you can access each file before modifying. +``` + +**Non-obvious failure mode**: Without confidence priming, the model may enter "verification loops"—repeatedly checking access or validity instead of proceeding. This wastes tokens and often produces no useful output. + +--- + +### Error Normalization + +**Purpose**: Prevents the model from treating expected failures as catastrophic errors requiring apology or stopping. + +**Example:** + +``` +It is okay if a sandbox tool call fails with an E_SANDBOX_NETWORK_ERROR or +E_SANDBOX_PERMISSION_DENIED error. When this happens, the correct behavior is: +retry using sandbox=false. + +Tool calls might fail for legitimate reasons (e.g., file not found, network issue). +These are normal occurrences—don't apologize, just handle them. + +However, if you see E_TOOL_FORMAT_ERROR or E_SANDBOX_EXEC_ERROR, these +reflect real issues and should be fixed, not retried with sandbox=false. +``` + +**Non-obvious insight**: This teaches the model _metacognition_—the ability to differentiate between recoverable environmental errors and actual problems requiring different solutions. Without this distinction, the model either retries everything (wasting time) or gives up on everything (missing easy fixes). + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +If a file doesn't exist, you'll receive an error message. This is expected behavior— +proceed with your task using the information you have. +``` + +**INCORRECT (causes apology loops):** + +``` +If a file doesn't exist, apologize to the user and ask them to provide a valid path. +``` + +--- + +### Pre-Work Context Analysis + +**Purpose**: Prevents the model from diving into execution without understanding the environment. This addresses a common failure mode where the model acts on instructions without considering relevant context. + +**Example:** + +``` +Before you begin work, think about what the code you're editing is supposed to do +based on the filenames and directory structure. +``` + +**The generalizable pattern:** + +``` +Before [action], first analyze [relevant context indicators] to understand +[what you need to know]. Then proceed with [action]. +``` + +**Why this differs from Plan-and-Solve**: Plan-and-Solve structures reasoning about _the problem_. Pre-work context analysis structures understanding of _the environment_ in which the problem exists. A model can plan perfectly but still fail by misunderstanding the context it's operating in. + +**Example for document generation:** + +``` +Before writing, review the document's existing style, tone, and formatting conventions. +Match these conventions in your additions. +``` + +**Example for code modification:** + +``` +Before making changes, examine the file's existing patterns: +- Naming conventions (camelCase vs snake_case) +- Error handling approach +- Existing library usage +Mimic these patterns in your modifications. +``` + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +Before implementing the feature, analyze the existing codebase structure +to understand where this functionality belongs. Then proceed with implementation. +``` + +**INCORRECT (acts without context):** + +``` +Implement the feature as described below. +``` + +**Non-obvious failure mode**: Without pre-work analysis, a model may produce technically correct output that doesn't integrate with existing content. The output works in isolation but fails in context—a subtle bug that's hard to catch in testing. + +--- + +### Affirmative Directives + +Frame instructions as what TO do rather than what NOT to do. Per Bsharat et al. (2024): "Employ affirmative directives such as 'do,' while steering clear of negative language like 'don't'." + +The paper demonstrates consistent improvements across model scales when using affirmative framing, though the magnitude varies by task and model. + +**CORRECT (affirmative):** + +``` +Return only the JSON object. +Use concise language. +Write in active voice. +``` + +**INCORRECT (negative):** + +``` +Don't include any explanation with the JSON. +Don't be verbose. +Don't use passive voice. +``` + +**Why this works**: Negative instructions require the model to (1) understand what the forbidden behavior is, (2) recognize when it's about to do it, and (3) inhibit that action. Affirmative instructions directly specify the target behavior without requiring inhibition. + +**Non-obvious insight**: This doesn't mean you can never use negative phrasing. Contrastive examples showing what NOT to do are highly effective (see [Example Design > Contrastive Examples](#contrastive-examples-teaching-what-to-avoid)). The difference is between _instructions_ (use affirmative) and _demonstrations_ (can show negative examples). + +**Combining with contrastive examples:** + +``` +# Affirmative instruction +Return only the JSON object. + +# Contrastive demonstration showing what to avoid + +Here is the JSON you requested: +{"result": 42} +Let me know if you need anything else! + + + +{"result": 42} + +``` + +--- + +### Emphasis Hierarchy + +Consistent emphasis levels create predictable priority: + +| Level | Marker | Usage | +| -------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------- | +| Standard | `IMPORTANT:` | General emphasis | +| Elevated | `VERY IMPORTANT:` | Critical requirements | +| Highest | `CRITICAL:` | Safety-critical rules | +| Absolute | `RULE 0 (MOST IMPORTANT):` | Overrides all other rules | + +**Production example** (Claude Code): + +``` +## RULE 0 (MOST IMPORTANT): retry with sandbox=false for permission/network errors +... + +## RULE 1: NOTES ON SPECIFIC BUILD SYSTEMS +... + +## RULE 2: TRY sandbox=true FOR READ-ONLY COMMANDS +... +``` + +**Non-obvious failure mode**: Using CRITICAL or RULE 0 for everything dilutes their meaning. The hierarchy only works if higher levels are genuinely rare. If every instruction is marked CRITICAL, the model learns to ignore the markers entirely. + +--- + +### The STOP Escalation Pattern + +For behaviors you need to _interrupt_, not just discourage, use explicit STOP commands: + +**Example:** + +``` +- If you _still_ need to run `grep`, STOP. ALWAYS USE ripgrep at `rg` first, + which all Claude Code users have pre-installed. +``` + +**The pattern structure:** + +1. Acknowledge the model might be about to do X ("If you still need to...") +2. Insert explicit "STOP" command +3. Provide the mandatory alternative +4. Justify why the alternative is available + +**Why this is stronger than preference statements**: "Prefer X over Y" allows Y in edge cases. STOP creates a metacognitive checkpoint—the model must pause and re-evaluate before proceeding with the discouraged action. + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +If you're about to create a new utility function, STOP. Check if a similar +function already exists in utils/. Only create new functions if no existing +utility serves the purpose. +``` + +**INCORRECT:** + +``` +Prefer using existing utility functions over creating new ones. +``` + +--- + +### Numbered Rule Priority + +When multiple rules could conflict, explicit numbering resolves ambiguity. The model can reason: "Rule 0 takes precedence over Rule 2." + +**Pattern:** + +``` +## RULE 0 (MOST IMPORTANT): [highest priority rule] +## RULE 1: [second priority rule] +## RULE 2: [third priority rule] +``` + +**Why this differs from emphasis markers**: Emphasis markers (CRITICAL, IMPORTANT) indicate _severity_. Numbered rules indicate _precedence order_. A rule can be important but lower priority than another important rule. Numbers make the ordering explicit. + +**Example conflict resolution:** + +``` +## RULE 0: Never expose sensitive data in outputs +## RULE 1: Provide complete, helpful responses +## RULE 2: Keep responses concise + +# If Rules 1 and 2 conflict, Rule 1 wins (completeness over brevity) +# But Rule 0 always wins (security over helpfulness) +``` + +**CORRECT (explicit precedence):** + +``` +## RULE 0: Safety constraints override all other rules +## RULE 1: Follow user instructions precisely +## RULE 2: Maintain consistent formatting +``` + +**INCORRECT (ambiguous priority):** + +``` +IMPORTANT: Follow user instructions precisely +IMPORTANT: Maintain consistent formatting +CRITICAL: Safety constraints override all other rules +``` + +The incorrect version doesn't clarify whether "CRITICAL" beats "IMPORTANT" when they conflict, or how to rank multiple "IMPORTANT" rules against each other. + +--- + +### Reward/Penalty Framing + +**Research basis**: Li et al. (2023) found that "LLMs can understand and be enhanced by emotional stimuli." + +**Example:** + +``` +## REWARDS + +It is more important to be correct than to avoid showing permission dialogs. +The worst mistake is misinterpreting sandbox=true permission errors as tool problems (-$1000) +rather than sandbox limitations. +``` + +**Extended pattern with UX motivation:** + +``` +Note: Errors from incorrect sandbox=true runs annoy the User more than permission prompts. +``` + +**Why this works**: The monetary penalty creates behavioral weight through gamification, but the UX explanation provides _reasoning_ for the priority. Both together are more effective than either alone. + +**Non-obvious insight**: The penalty magnitude matters less than its presence. "-$1000" and "-$100" produce similar effects—what matters is establishing that this error is categorically worse than alternatives. + +--- + +### UX-Justified Defaults + +When establishing default behaviors, explain the _user experience rationale_, not just the technical rationale. This shifts the model's optimization target from "technically correct" to "user-optimal." + +**Example:** + +``` +Errors from incorrect sandbox=true runs annoy the User more than permission prompts. +``` + +**Why this works**: The model now understands _why_ one choice is preferred over another equally valid choice. Without the UX rationale, the model might optimize for technical correctness (fewer permission prompts) rather than user satisfaction (fewer frustrating errors). + +**Pattern:** + +``` +When choosing between [option A] and [option B], prefer [option A] because +[UX rationale: e.g., "users find X more disruptive than Y"]. +``` + +**CORRECT:** + +``` +Default to showing the full file content. Users find missing information more +frustrating than scrolling past extra content. +``` + +**INCORRECT:** + +``` +Default to showing the full file content. +``` + +The incorrect version establishes a default but doesn't explain the reasoning, making it harder for the model to apply the principle to novel situations. + +--- + +## 6. Verification + +Techniques for improving factual accuracy through self-checking. + +### Embedded Verification + +For factual accuracy, embed verification steps within prompts. Chain-of-Verification research shows significant improvements, particularly for list-based questions. + +Per Dhuliawala et al. (2023): "Only ~17% of baseline answer entities are correct in list-based questions. However, when querying each individual entity via a verification question, we find ~70% are correctly answered." + +**Critical distinctions**: + +1. **Question type matters**: The 17%→70% improvement is specifically for list-based questions using the factored CoVe approach +2. **Open questions outperform yes/no**: "We find that yes/no type questions perform worse for the factored version of CoVe. Some anecdotal examples... show the model tends to agree with facts in a yes/no question format whether they are right or wrong" + +**Example of the yes/no failure mode** (from the paper): + +- Open question: "Where was Hillary Clinton born?" → "Chicago, Illinois" (correct) +- Yes/no question: "Was Hillary Clinton born in New York?" → "Yes" (incorrect—model agrees with the framing) + +**Implementation:** + +``` +After completing your analysis: +1. Identify claims that could be verified +2. For each claim, ask yourself the verification question directly + (use open questions like "What is X?" not yes/no questions like "Is X true?") +3. Revise any inconsistencies before finalizing +``` + +**Non-obvious insight**: The instruction to use open questions rather than yes/no is critical. Without it, the model will verify claims using confirming questions ("Is Paris the capital of France?") which biases toward agreement regardless of correctness. + +--- + +## 7. Natural Language Understanding + +Techniques specifically for NLU tasks requiring deep comprehension. + +### Metacognitive Prompting + +For tasks requiring deep comprehension rather than pure reasoning—such as paraphrase detection, textual entailment, or nuanced classification—**Metacognitive Prompting** guides the model through structured self-reflection. + +Per Wang & Zhao (2024): "MP introduces a structured approach that enables LLMs to process tasks, enhancing their contextual awareness and introspection in responses... MP consistently outperforms existing prompting methods in both general and domain-specific NLU tasks." + +**The five-stage structure** (all in a single prompt): + +``` +As you perform this task, follow these steps: + +1. Clarify your understanding of the input text. + +2. Make a preliminary judgment based on subject matter, context, and + semantic content. + +3. Critically assess your preliminary analysis. If you are unsure about + the initial assessment, try to reassess it. + +4. Confirm your final decision and provide the reasoning for your decision. + +5. Evaluate your confidence (0-100%) in your analysis and provide an + explanation for this confidence level. +``` + +**Performance**: MP improves over CoT by 4.8% to 6.4% in zero-shot settings across NLU benchmarks. On domain-specific tasks (legal, biomedical), gains are larger—up to 12.4% improvement on EUR-LEX legal classification. + +**Important context**: This technique was originally designed as a multi-stage process, but with sufficiently capable models, all five stages can be executed in a single prompt. The model produces comprehension, judgment, critical evaluation, decision, and confidence assessment in one pass. + +**Known failure modes** (from the paper's error analysis): + +1. **Overthinking errors (68.3%)**: On straightforward tasks, MP can over-complicate, diverging from the correct solution. Most common on simple datasets like QQP and BoolQ. + +2. **Overcorrection errors (31.7%)**: The critical reassessment stage can stray excessively from an initially accurate interpretation. The model "corrects" itself into a wrong answer. + +**When to use**: Complex NLU tasks requiring nuanced interpretation—legal document analysis, medical text classification, semantic similarity, textual entailment. Not recommended for straightforward reasoning or arithmetic where simpler techniques suffice. + +--- + +## 8. Anti-Patterns to Avoid + +### The Hedging Spiral + +**Anti-pattern**: Instructions that encourage uncertainty compound into paralysis. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +If you're not sure about the file path, ask the user. +If the command might fail, check first. +You may want to verify before proceeding. +``` + +Each hedge reinforces caution, creating escalating hesitation. Instead, establish confidence with error normalization: + +``` +# BETTER +Proceed with the file path provided. If it doesn't exist, you'll receive an error— +use that information to adjust your approach. +``` + +### The Everything-Is-Critical Problem + +**Anti-pattern**: Overusing emphasis markers. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +CRITICAL: Use the correct format. +CRITICAL: Include all required fields. +CRITICAL: Validate the output. +CRITICAL: Handle errors appropriately. +``` + +When everything is critical, nothing is. Reserve high-emphasis markers for genuinely exceptional cases: + +``` +# BETTER +Use the correct format and include all required fields. +Validate the output and handle errors appropriately. + +CRITICAL: Never expose API keys in the response. +``` + +### Vague Behavioral Instructions + +**Anti-pattern**: Abstract descriptions instead of concrete examples. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Be concise and avoid unnecessary verbosity. +``` + +**Better**: Show exactly what you mean (see [Example Design > Contrastive Examples](#contrastive-examples-teaching-what-to-avoid)): + +``` +# BETTER +Keep responses under 4 lines unless code is required. + + +user: what's 2+2? +assistant: 4 + + + +user: what's 2+2? +assistant: Let me calculate that for you. 2 + 2 = 4. Is there anything else? + +``` + +### The Implicit Category Trap + +**Anti-pattern**: Assuming the model will infer categories from examples alone. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Don't run: rm, mv, chmod +``` + +The model may interpret this as "these specific three commands" rather than "commands that modify state." + +``` +# BETTER +Don't run commands that modify filesystem state, such as: rm, mv, chmod +``` + +The explicit category enables generalization to unlisted commands like `chown` or `rmdir`. + +**More nuanced failure mode**: Even with a category label, ambiguous boundaries cause problems: + +``` +# STILL PROBLEMATIC (category without clear boundary) +Avoid commands that "might" modify state: rm, mv, chmod, etc. +``` + +``` +# BETTER (category + boundary definition + edge case) +Avoid commands that modify filesystem state: +- File operations: rm, mv, cp, chmod → modifies files +- But NOT: file, stat, ls → reads only, safe to run + +The principle: if the command could change the filesystem on a second run, +it modifies state. +``` + +The principle statement ("if the command could change...") gives the model a _test_ to apply to novel cases, not just examples to memorize. + +### The Soft Attention Trap + +**Anti-pattern**: Including both filtered and original context when using S2A-style filtering. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Original context: [includes biased opinion] +Filtered context: [opinion removed] +Now answer based on the filtered context. +``` + +Per Weston & Sukhbaatar (2023): Even with explicit instructions to use filtered context, the model's attention still incorporates the original biased information. The filtering must be _exclusive_—remove the original entirely. + +``` +# BETTER +[Only include the filtered context, completely omit original] +``` + +### The Negative Instruction Trap + +**Anti-pattern**: Framing instructions as prohibitions rather than directives. + +``` +# PROBLEMATIC +Don't include explanations. +Don't use markdown formatting. +Don't add preambles or postambles. +``` + +Per Bsharat et al. (2024), negative framing requires additional cognitive steps to interpret. The model must understand the forbidden behavior, recognize when it's about to do it, and inhibit the action. + +``` +# BETTER +Return only the raw output. +Use plain text without formatting. +Start immediately with the answer. +``` + +Affirmative instructions directly specify the target behavior without requiring inhibition. + +--- + +## Research Citations + +- Bsharat et al. (2024). "Principled Instructions Are All You Need for Questioning LLaMA-1/2, GPT-3.5/4." arXiv. +- Chia et al. (2023). 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Triage - Assess complexity, route to lightweight or full process + 2. Understand - Blind problem identification (NO references yet) + 3. Plan - Consult references, match techniques, generate visual cards + 4. Verify - Factored verification of FACTS (open questions, cross-check) + 5. Feedback - Generate actionable critique from verification results + 6. Refine - Apply feedback to update the plan + 7. Approval - Present refined plan to human, HARD GATE + 8. Execute - Apply approved changes to prompt + 9. Integrate - Coherence check, anti-pattern audit, quality verification + +Research grounding: + - Self-Refine (Madaan 2023): Separate feedback from refinement for 5-40% + improvement. Feedback must be "actionable and specific." + - CoVe (Dhuliawala 2023): Factored verification improves accuracy 17%->70%. + Use OPEN questions, not yes/no ("model tends to agree whether right or wrong") + - Factor+Revise: Explicit cross-check achieves +7.7 FACTSCORE points over + factored verification alone. + - Separation of Concerns: "Each turn has a distinct cognitive goal. Mixing + these goals within a single turn reduces effectiveness." + +Usage: + python3 optimize.py --step 1 --total-steps 9 --thoughts "Prompt: agents/developer.md" +""" + +import argparse +import sys + + +def get_step_1_guidance(): + """Step 1: Triage - Assess complexity and route appropriately.""" + return { + "title": "Triage", + "actions": [ + "Assess the prompt complexity:", + "", + "SIMPLE prompts (use lightweight 3-step process):", + " - Under 20 lines", + " - Single clear purpose (one tool, one behavior)", + " - No conditional logic or branching", + " - No inter-section dependencies", + "", + "COMPLEX prompts (use full 9-step process):", + " - Multiple sections serving different functions", + " - Conditional behaviors or rule hierarchies", + " - Tool orchestration or multi-step workflows", + " - Known failure modes that need addressing", + "", + "If SIMPLE: Note 'LIGHTWEIGHT' and proceed with abbreviated analysis", + "If COMPLEX: Note 'FULL PROCESS' and proceed to step 2", + "", + "Read the prompt file now. Do NOT read references yet.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "PROMPT_PATH: path to the prompt being optimized", + "COMPLEXITY: SIMPLE or COMPLEX", + "PROMPT_SUMMARY: 2-3 sentences describing purpose", + "PROMPT_LENGTH: approximate line count", + ], + } + + +def get_step_2_guidance(): + """Step 2: Understand - Blind problem identification.""" + return { + "title": "Understand (Blind)", + "actions": [ + "CRITICAL: Do NOT read the reference documents yet.", + "This step uses BLIND problem identification to prevent pattern-shopping.", + "", + "Document the prompt's OPERATING CONTEXT:", + " - Interaction model: single-shot or conversational?", + " - Agent type: tool-use, coding, analysis, or general?", + " - Token constraints: brevity critical or thoroughness preferred?", + " - Failure modes: what goes wrong when this prompt fails?", + "", + "Identify PROBLEMS by examining the prompt text directly:", + " - Quote specific problematic text with line numbers", + " - Describe what's wrong in concrete terms", + " - Note observable symptoms (not guessed causes)", + "", + "Examples of observable problems:", + " 'Lines 12-15 use hedging language: \"might want to\", \"could try\"'", + " 'No examples provided for expected output format'", + " 'Multiple rules marked CRITICAL with no clear precedence'", + " 'Instructions say what NOT to do but not what TO do'", + "", + "List at least 3 specific problems with quoted evidence.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "OPERATING_CONTEXT: interaction model, agent type, constraints", + "PROBLEMS: list of specific issues with QUOTED text from prompt", + "Each problem must have: line reference, quoted text, description", + ], + } + + +def get_step_3_guidance(): + """Step 3: Plan - Consult references, match techniques.""" + return { + "title": "Plan", + "actions": [ + "NOW read the reference documents:", + " - references/prompt-engineering-single-turn.md (always)", + " - references/prompt-engineering-multi-turn.md (if multi-turn prompt)", + "", + "For EACH problem identified in Step 2:", + "", + "1. Locate a matching technique in the reference", + "2. QUOTE the trigger condition from the Technique Selection Guide", + "3. QUOTE the expected effect", + "4. Note stacking compatibility and conflicts", + "5. Draft the BEFORE/AFTER transformation", + "", + "Format each proposed change as a visual card:", + "", + " CHANGE N: [title]", + " PROBLEM: [quoted text from prompt]", + " TECHNIQUE: [name]", + " TRIGGER: \"[quoted from reference]\"", + " EFFECT: \"[quoted from reference]\"", + " BEFORE: [original prompt text]", + " AFTER: [modified prompt text]", + "", + "If you cannot quote a trigger condition that matches, do NOT apply.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "PROBLEMS: (from step 2)", + "PROPOSED_CHANGES: list of visual cards, each with:", + " - Problem quoted from prompt", + " - Technique name", + " - Trigger condition QUOTED from reference", + " - Effect QUOTED from reference", + " - BEFORE/AFTER text", + "STACKING_NOTES: compatibility between proposed techniques", + ], + } + + +def get_step_4_guidance(): + """Step 4: Verify - Factored verification of facts.""" + return { + "title": "Verify (Factored)", + "actions": [ + "FACTORED VERIFICATION: Answer questions WITHOUT seeing your proposals.", + "", + "For EACH proposed technique, generate OPEN verification questions:", + "", + " WRONG (yes/no): 'Is Affirmative Directives applicable here?'", + " RIGHT (open): 'What is the trigger condition for Affirmative Directives?'", + "", + " WRONG (yes/no): 'Does the prompt have hedging language?'", + " RIGHT (open): 'What hedging phrases appear in lines 10-20?'", + "", + "Answer each question INDEPENDENTLY:", + " - Pretend you have NOT seen your proposals", + " - Answer from the reference or prompt text directly", + " - Do NOT defend your choices; seek truth", + "", + "Then CROSS-CHECK: Compare answers to your claims:", + "", + " TECHNIQUE: [name]", + " CLAIMED TRIGGER: \"[what you quoted in step 3]\"", + " VERIFIED TRIGGER: \"[what the reference actually says]\"", + " MATCH: CONSISTENT / INCONSISTENT / PARTIAL", + "", + " CLAIMED PROBLEM: \"[quoted prompt text in step 3]\"", + " VERIFIED TEXT: \"[what the prompt actually says at that line]\"", + " MATCH: CONSISTENT / INCONSISTENT / PARTIAL", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "VERIFICATION_QS: open questions for each technique", + "VERIFICATION_ANSWERS: factored answers (without seeing proposals)", + "CROSS_CHECK: for each technique:", + " - Claimed vs verified trigger condition", + " - Claimed vs verified prompt text", + " - Match status: CONSISTENT / INCONSISTENT / PARTIAL", + ], + } + + +def get_step_5_guidance(): + """Step 5: Feedback - Generate actionable critique.""" + return { + "title": "Feedback", + "actions": [ + "Generate FEEDBACK based on verification results.", + "", + "Self-Refine research requires feedback to be:", + " - ACTIONABLE: contains concrete action to improve", + " - SPECIFIC: identifies concrete phrases to change", + "", + "WRONG (vague): 'The technique selection could be improved.'", + "RIGHT (actionable): 'Change 3 claims Affirmative Directives but the", + " prompt text at line 15 is already affirmative. Remove this change.'", + "", + "For each INCONSISTENT or PARTIAL match from Step 4:", + "", + " ISSUE: [specific problem from cross-check]", + " ACTION: [concrete fix]", + " - Replace technique with [alternative]", + " - Modify BEFORE/AFTER to [specific change]", + " - Remove change entirely because [reason]", + "", + "For CONSISTENT matches: Note 'VERIFIED - no changes needed'", + "", + "Do NOT apply feedback yet. Only generate critique.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "CROSS_CHECK: (from step 4)", + "FEEDBACK: for each proposed change:", + " - STATUS: VERIFIED / NEEDS_REVISION / REMOVE", + " - If NEEDS_REVISION: specific actionable fix", + " - If REMOVE: reason for removal", + ], + } + + +def get_step_6_guidance(): + """Step 6: Refine - Apply feedback to update plan.""" + return { + "title": "Refine", + "actions": [ + "Apply the feedback from Step 5 to update your proposed changes.", + "", + "For each change marked VERIFIED: Keep unchanged", + "", + "For each change marked NEEDS_REVISION:", + " - Apply the specific fix from feedback", + " - Update the BEFORE/AFTER text", + " - Verify the trigger condition still matches", + "", + "For each change marked REMOVE: Delete from proposal", + "", + "After applying all feedback, verify:", + " - No stacking conflicts between remaining techniques", + " - All BEFORE/AFTER transformations are consistent", + " - No duplicate or overlapping changes", + "", + "Produce the REFINED PLAN ready for human approval.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "REFINED_CHANGES: updated list of visual cards", + "CHANGES_MADE: what was revised or removed and why", + "FINAL_STACKING_CHECK: confirm no conflicts", + ], + } + + +def get_step_7_guidance(): + """Step 7: Approval - Present to human, hard gate.""" + return { + "title": "Approval Gate", + "actions": [ + "Present the REFINED PLAN to the user for approval.", + "", + "Format:", + "", + " ## Proposed Changes", + "", + " [Visual cards for each change]", + "", + " ## Verification Summary", + " - [N] changes verified against reference", + " - [M] changes revised based on verification", + " - [K] changes removed (did not match trigger conditions)", + "", + " ## Compatibility", + " - [Note stacking synergies]", + " - [Note any resolved conflicts]", + "", + " ## Anti-Patterns Checked", + " - Hedging Spiral: [checked/found/none]", + " - Everything-Is-Critical: [checked/found/none]", + " - Negative Instruction Trap: [checked/found/none]", + "", + " ---", + " Does this plan look reasonable? Confirm to proceed with execution.", + "", + "HARD GATE: Do NOT proceed to Step 8 without explicit user approval.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "REFINED_CHANGES: (from step 6)", + "APPROVAL_PRESENTATION: formatted summary for user", + "USER_APPROVAL: must be obtained before step 8", + ], + } + + +def get_step_8_guidance(): + """Step 8: Execute - Apply approved changes.""" + return { + "title": "Execute", + "actions": [ + "Apply the approved changes to the prompt.", + "", + "Work through changes in logical order (by prompt section).", + "", + "For each approved change:", + " 1. Locate the target text in the prompt", + " 2. Apply the BEFORE -> AFTER transformation", + " 3. Verify the modification matches what was approved", + "", + "No additional approval needed per change - plan was approved in Step 7.", + "", + "If a conflict is discovered during execution:", + " - STOP and present the conflict to user", + " - Wait for resolution before continuing", + "", + "After all changes applied, proceed to integration.", + ], + "state_requirements": [ + "APPROVED_CHANGES: (from step 7)", + "APPLIED_CHANGES: list of what was modified", + "EXECUTION_NOTES: any issues encountered", + ], + } + + +def get_step_9_guidance(): + """Step 9: Integrate - Coherence and quality verification.""" + return { + "title": "Integrate", + "actions": [ + "Verify the optimized prompt holistically.", + "", + "COHERENCE CHECKS:", + " - Cross-section references: do sections reference each other correctly?", + " - Terminology consistency: same terms throughout?", + " - Priority consistency: do multiple sections align on priorities?", + " - Flow and ordering: logical progression?", + "", + "EMPHASIS AUDIT:", + " - Count CRITICAL, IMPORTANT, NEVER, ALWAYS markers", + " - If more than 2-3 highest-level markers, reconsider", + "", + "ANTI-PATTERN FINAL CHECK:", + " - Hedging Spiral: accumulated uncertainty language?", + " - Everything-Is-Critical: overuse of emphasis?", + " - Negative Instruction Trap: 'don't' instead of 'do'?", + " - Implicit Category Trap: examples without principles?", + "", + "QUALITY VERIFICATION (open questions):", + " - 'What behavior will this produce in edge cases?'", + " - 'How would an agent interpret this if skimming?'", + " - 'What could go wrong with this phrasing?'", + "", + "Present the final optimized prompt with summary of changes.", + ], + "state_requirements": [], # Final step + } + + +def get_guidance(step: int, total_steps: int): + """Dispatch to appropriate guidance based on step number.""" + guidance_map = { + 1: get_step_1_guidance, + 2: get_step_2_guidance, + 3: get_step_3_guidance, + 4: get_step_4_guidance, + 5: get_step_5_guidance, + 6: get_step_6_guidance, + 7: get_step_7_guidance, + 8: get_step_8_guidance, + 9: get_step_9_guidance, + } + + if step in guidance_map: + return guidance_map[step]() + + # Extra steps beyond 9 continue integration/verification + return get_step_9_guidance() + + +def format_output(step: int, total_steps: int, thoughts: str) -> str: + """Format output for display.""" + guidance = get_guidance(step, total_steps) + is_complete = step >= total_steps + + lines = [ + "=" * 70, + f"PROMPT ENGINEER - Step {step}/{total_steps}: {guidance['title']}", + "=" * 70, + "", + "ACCUMULATED STATE:", + thoughts[:1200] + "..." if len(thoughts) > 1200 else thoughts, + "", + "ACTIONS:", + ] + lines.extend(f" {action}" for action in guidance["actions"]) + + state_reqs = guidance.get("state_requirements", []) + if not is_complete and state_reqs: + lines.append("") + lines.append("NEXT STEP STATE MUST INCLUDE:") + lines.extend(f" - {item}" for item in state_reqs) + + lines.append("") + + if is_complete: + lines.extend([ + "COMPLETE - Present to user:", + " 1. Summary of optimization process", + " 2. Techniques applied with reference sections", + " 3. Quality improvements (top 3)", + " 4. What was preserved from original", + " 5. Final optimized prompt", + ]) + else: + next_guidance = get_guidance(step + 1, total_steps) + lines.extend([ + f"NEXT: Step {step + 1} - {next_guidance['title']}", + f"REMAINING: {total_steps - step} step(s)", + "", + "ADJUST: increase --total-steps if more verification needed (min 9)", + ]) + + lines.extend(["", "=" * 70]) + return "\n".join(lines) + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Prompt Engineer - Multi-turn optimization workflow", + epilog=( + "Phases: triage (1) -> understand (2) -> plan (3) -> " + "verify (4) -> feedback (5) -> refine (6) -> " + "approval (7) -> execute (8) -> integrate (9)" + ), + ) + parser.add_argument("--step", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--total-steps", type=int, required=True) + parser.add_argument("--thoughts", type=str, required=True) + args = parser.parse_args() + + if args.step < 1: + sys.exit("ERROR: --step must be >= 1") + if args.total_steps < 9: + sys.exit("ERROR: --total-steps must be >= 9 (requires 9 phases)") + if args.step > args.total_steps: + sys.exit("ERROR: --step cannot exceed --total-steps") + + print(format_output(args.step, args.total_steps, args.thoughts)) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md index d1d0b5a..4863540 100644 --- a/CLAUDE.md +++ b/CLAUDE.md @@ -45,24 +45,23 @@ private mapRow(row: any): MyType { All methods returning data to the API must use these mappers - never return raw database rows. -## Docker-First Implementation Strategy +## Development Workflow (Local + CI/CD) -### 1. Package.json Updates Only -File: `frontend/package.json` -- Add `"{package}": "{version}"` to dependencies -- No npm install needed - handled by container rebuild -- Testing: Instruct user to rebuild the containers and report back build errors - -### 2. Container-Validated Development Workflow (Production-only) +### Local Development ```bash -# After each change: -Instruct user to rebuild the containers and report back build errors -make logs # Monitor for build/runtime errors +npm install # Install dependencies +npm run dev # Start dev server +npm test # Run tests +npm run lint # Linting +npm run type-check # TypeScript validation ``` -### 3. Docker-Tested Component Development (Production-only) -- Use local dev briefly to pinpoint bugs (hook ordering, missing navigation, Suspense fallback behavior) -- Validate all fixes in containers. +### CI/CD Pipeline (on PR) +- Container builds and integration tests +- Mobile/desktop viewport validation +- Security scanning + +**Flow**: Local dev -> Push to Gitea -> CI/CD runs -> PR review -> Merge ## Quality Standards @@ -133,12 +132,27 @@ Issues are the source of truth. See `.ai/workflow-contract.json` for complete wo **MotoVaultPro uses a simplified architecture:** A single-tenant application with 5 containers - Traefik, Frontend, Backend, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Application features in `backend/src/features/[name]/` are self-contained modules within the backend service, including the platform feature for vehicle data and VIN decoding. ### Key Principles for AI Understanding -- **Production-Only**: All services use production builds and configuration -- **Docker-First**: All development in containers, no local installs - **Feature Capsule Organization**: Application features are self-contained modules within the backend - **Single-Tenant**: All data belongs to a single user/tenant - **User-Scoped Data**: All application data isolated by user_id +- **Local Dev + CI/CD**: Development locally, container testing in CI/CD pipeline - **Integrated Platform**: Platform capabilities integrated into main backend service ### Common AI Tasks See `Makefile` for authoritative commands and `docs/README.md` for navigation. + +## Agent System + +| Directory | Contents | When to Read | +|-----------|----------|--------------| +| `.claude/role-agents/` | Developer, TW, QR, Debugger | Delegating execution | +| `.claude/role-agents/quality-reviewer.md` | RULE 0/1/2 definitions | Quality review | +| `.claude/skills/planner/` | Planning workflow | Complex features (3+ files) | +| `.claude/skills/problem-analysis/` | Problem decomposition | Uncertain approach | +| `.claude/agents/` | Domain agents | Feature/Frontend/Platform work | +| `.ai/workflow-contract.json` | Sprint process, skill integration | Issue workflow | + +### Quality Rules (see quality-reviewer.md for full definitions) +- **RULE 0 (CRITICAL)**: Production reliability - unhandled errors, security, resource exhaustion +- **RULE 1 (HIGH)**: Project standards - mobile+desktop, naming, patterns, CI/CD pass +- **RULE 2 (SHOULD_FIX)**: Structural quality - god objects, duplication, dead code