Resolve stash conflicts: keep upstream + local deploy wiring checks

Merge upstream's ce-brainstorm skip-menu guidance and ce-plan
repo-research-analyst integration with local deploy wiring flag
additions.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

.claude-plugin/marketplace.json

@@ -6,31 +6,44 @@
   },
   "metadata": {
     "description": "Plugin marketplace for Claude Code extensions",
-    "version": "1.0.0"
+    "version": "1.0.2"
   },
   "plugins": [
     {
       "name": "compound-engineering",
-      "description": "AI-powered development tools that get smarter with every use. Make each unit of engineering work easier than the last. Includes 29 specialized agents and 44 skills.",
-      "version": "2.42.0",
+      "description": "AI-powered development tools that get smarter with every use. Make each unit of engineering work easier than the last.",
       "author": {
         "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
         "url": "https://github.com/kieranklaassen",
         "email": "kieran@every.to"
       },
       "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
-      "tags": ["ai-powered", "compound-engineering", "workflow-automation", "code-review", "quality", "knowledge-management", "image-generation"],
+      "tags": [
+        "ai-powered",
+        "compound-engineering",
+        "workflow-automation",
+        "code-review",
+        "quality",
+        "knowledge-management",
+        "image-generation"
+      ],
       "source": "./plugins/compound-engineering"
     },
     {
       "name": "coding-tutor",
       "description": "Personalized coding tutorials that build on your existing knowledge and use your actual codebase for examples. Includes spaced repetition quizzes to reinforce learning. Includes 3 commands and 1 skill.",
-      "version": "1.2.1",
       "author": {
         "name": "Nityesh Agarwal"
       },
       "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
-      "tags": ["coding", "programming", "tutorial", "learning", "spaced-repetition", "education"],
+      "tags": [
+        "coding",
+        "programming",
+        "tutorial",
+        "learning",
+        "spaced-repetition",
+        "education"
+      ],
       "source": "./plugins/coding-tutor"
     }
   ]

.cursor-plugin/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+# Changelog
+
+## [1.0.1](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cursor-marketplace-v1.0.0...cursor-marketplace-v1.0.1) (2026-03-19)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* add cursor-marketplace as release-please component ([#315](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/315)) ([838aeb7](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/838aeb79d069b57a80d15ff61d83913919b81aef))

.cursor-plugin/marketplace.json

@@ -7,14 +7,14 @@
   },
   "metadata": {
     "description": "Cursor plugin marketplace for Every Inc plugins",
-    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "version": "1.0.1",
     "pluginRoot": "plugins"
   },
   "plugins": [
     {
       "name": "compound-engineering",
       "source": "compound-engineering",
-      "description": "AI-powered development tools that get smarter with every use. Includes specialized agents, commands, skills, and Context7 MCP."
+      "description": "AI-powered development tools that get smarter with every use. Make each unit of engineering work easier than the last."
     },
     {
       "name": "coding-tutor",

.github/.release-please-manifest.json

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
-  ".": "2.42.0",
-  "plugins/compound-engineering": "2.42.0",
+  ".": "2.52.0",
+  "plugins/compound-engineering": "2.52.0",
   "plugins/coding-tutor": "1.2.1",
-  ".claude-plugin": "1.0.0"
+  ".claude-plugin": "1.0.2",
+  ".cursor-plugin": "1.0.1"
 }

.github/release-please-config.json

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/googleapis/release-please/main/schemas/config.json",
   "include-component-in-tag": true,
+  "release-search-depth": 20,
+  "commit-search-depth": 50,
   "packages": {
     ".": {
       "release-type": "simple",
       "package-name": "cli",
-      "skip-changelog": true,
       "extra-files": [
         {
           "type": "json",
@@ -17,7 +18,6 @@
     "plugins/compound-engineering": {
       "release-type": "simple",
       "package-name": "compound-engineering",
-      "skip-changelog": true,
       "extra-files": [
         {
           "type": "json",
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@
     "plugins/coding-tutor": {
       "release-type": "simple",
       "package-name": "coding-tutor",
-      "skip-changelog": true,
       "extra-files": [
         {
           "type": "json",
@@ -51,7 +50,17 @@
     ".claude-plugin": {
       "release-type": "simple",
       "package-name": "marketplace",
-      "skip-changelog": true,
+      "extra-files": [
+        {
+          "type": "json",
+          "path": "marketplace.json",
+          "jsonpath": "$.metadata.version"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    ".cursor-plugin": {
+      "release-type": "simple",
+      "package-name": "cursor-marketplace",
       "extra-files": [
         {
           "type": "json",

.github/workflows/release-pr.yml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ permissions:
 
 concurrency:
   group: release-pr-${{ github.ref }}
-  cancel-in-progress: false
+  cancel-in-progress: true
 
 jobs:
   release-pr:
@@ -34,7 +34,18 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: bun install --frozen-lockfile
 
+      - name: Detect release PR merge
+        id: detect
+        run: |
+          MSG=$(git log -1 --format=%s)
+          if [[ "$MSG" == chore:\ release* ]]; then
+            echo "is_release_merge=true" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          else
+            echo "is_release_merge=false" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          fi
+
       - name: Validate release metadata scripts
+        if: steps.detect.outputs.is_release_merge == 'false'
         run: bun run release:validate
 
       - name: Maintain release PR
@@ -44,7 +55,7 @@ jobs:
           token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           config-file: .github/release-please-config.json
           manifest-file: .github/.release-please-manifest.json
-          skip-labeling: true
+          skip-labeling: false
 
   publish-cli:
     needs: release-pr
@@ -79,6 +90,9 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with:
           node-version: "24"
+          registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org
 
       - name: Publish package
         run: npm publish --provenance --access public
+        env:
+          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/release-preview.yml

@@ -31,6 +31,12 @@ on:
         type: choice
         options: [auto, patch, minor, major]
         default: auto
+      cursor_marketplace_bump:
+        description: "cursor-marketplace bump override"
+        required: false
+        type: choice
+        options: [auto, patch, minor, major]
+        default: auto
 
 jobs:
   preview:
@@ -86,6 +92,7 @@ jobs:
           args+=(--override "compound-engineering=${{ github.event.inputs.compound_engineering_bump || 'auto' }}")
           args+=(--override "coding-tutor=${{ github.event.inputs.coding_tutor_bump || 'auto' }}")
           args+=(--override "marketplace=${{ github.event.inputs.marketplace_bump || 'auto' }}")
+          args+=(--override "cursor-marketplace=${{ github.event.inputs.cursor_marketplace_bump || 'auto' }}")
 
           bun run scripts/release/preview.ts "${args[@]}" | tee /tmp/release-preview.txt
 

.gitignore

@@ -4,3 +4,4 @@ node_modules/
 .codex/
 todos/
 .worktrees
+.context/

AGENTS.md

@@ -24,7 +24,11 @@ bun run release:validate  # check plugin/marketplace consistency
 - **Testing:** Run `bun test` after changes that affect parsing, conversion, or output.
 - **Release versioning:** Releases are prepared by release automation, not normal feature PRs. The repo now has multiple release components (`cli`, `compound-engineering`, `coding-tutor`, `marketplace`). GitHub release PRs and GitHub Releases are the canonical release-notes surface for new releases; root `CHANGELOG.md` is only a pointer to that history. Use conventional titles such as `feat:` and `fix:` so release automation can classify change intent, but do not hand-bump release-owned versions or hand-author release notes in routine PRs.
 - **Output Paths:** Keep OpenCode output at `opencode.json` and `.opencode/{agents,skills,plugins}`. For OpenCode, command go to `~/.config/opencode/commands/<name>.md`; `opencode.json` is deep-merged (never overwritten wholesale).
-- **ASCII-first:** Use ASCII unless the file already contains Unicode.
+- **Scratch Space:** When authoring or editing skills and agents that need repo-local scratch space, instruct them to use `.context/` for ephemeral collaboration artifacts. Namespace compound-engineering workflow state under `.context/compound-engineering/<workflow-or-skill-name>/`, add a per-run subdirectory when concurrent runs are plausible, and clean scratch artifacts up after successful completion unless the user asked to inspect them or another agent still needs them. Durable outputs like plans, specs, learnings, and docs do not belong in `.context/`.
+- **Character encoding:**
+  - **Identifiers** (file names, agent names, command names): ASCII only -- converters and regex patterns depend on it.
+  - **Markdown tables:** Use pipe-delimited (`| col | col |`), never box-drawing characters.
+  - **Prose and skill content:** Unicode is fine (emoji, punctuation, etc.). Prefer ASCII arrows (`->`, `<-`) over Unicode arrows in code blocks and terminal examples.
 
 ## Directory Layout
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,117 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [2.52.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.51.0...cli-v2.52.0) (2026-03-25)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add consolidation support and overlap detection to `ce:compound` and `ce:compound-refresh` skills ([#372](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/372)) ([fe27f85](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/fe27f85810268a8e713ef2c921f0aec1baf771d7))
+* minimal config for conductor support ([#373](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/373)) ([aad31ad](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/aad31adcd3d528581e8b00e78943b21fbe2c47e8))
+* optimize `ce:compound` speed and effectiveness ([#370](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/370)) ([4e3af07](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4e3af079623ae678b9a79fab5d1726d78f242ec2))
+* promote `ce:review-beta` to stable `ce:review` ([#371](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/371)) ([7c5ff44](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/7c5ff445e3065fd13e00bcd57041f6c35b36f90b))
+* rationalize todo skill names and optimize skills ([#368](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/368)) ([2612ed6](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/2612ed6b3d86364c74dc024e4ce35dde63fefbf6))
+
+## [2.51.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.50.0...cli-v2.51.0) (2026-03-24)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add `ce:review-beta` with structured persona pipeline ([#348](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/348)) ([e932276](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/e9322768664e194521894fe770b87c7dabbb8a22))
+* promote ce:plan-beta and deepen-plan-beta to stable ([#355](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/355)) ([169996a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/169996a75e98a29db9e07b87b0911cc80270f732))
+* redesign `document-review` skill with persona-based review ([#359](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/359)) ([18d22af](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/18d22afde2ae08a50c94efe7493775bc97d9a45a))
+
+## [2.50.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.49.0...cli-v2.50.0) (2026-03-23)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **ce-work:** add Codex delegation mode ([#328](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/328)) ([341c379](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/341c37916861c8bf413244de72f83b93b506575f))
+* improve `feature-video` skill with GitHub native video upload ([#344](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/344)) ([4aa50e1](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4aa50e1bada07e90f36282accb3cd81134e706cd))
+* rewrite `frontend-design` skill with layered architecture and visual verification ([#343](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/343)) ([423e692](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/423e69272619e9e3c14750f5219cbf38684b6c96))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* quote frontend-design skill description ([#353](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/353)) ([86342db](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/86342db36c0d09b65afe11241e095dda2ad2cdb0))
+
+## [2.49.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.48.0...cli-v2.49.0) (2026-03-22)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add execution mode toggle and context pressure bounds to parallel skills ([#336](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/336)) ([216d6df](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/216d6dfb2c9320c3354f8c9f30e831fca74865cd))
+* fix skill transformation pipeline across all targets ([#334](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/334)) ([4087e1d](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4087e1df82138f462a64542831224e2718afafa7))
+* improve reproduce-bug skill, sync agent-browser, clean up redundant skills ([#333](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/333)) ([affba1a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/affba1a6a0d9320b529d429ad06fd5a3b5200bd8))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* gitignore .context/ directory for Conductor ([#331](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/331)) ([0f6448d](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/0f6448d81cbc47e66004b4ecb8fb835f75aeffe2))
+
+## [2.48.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.47.0...cli-v2.48.0) (2026-03-22)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **git-worktree:** auto-trust mise and direnv configs in new worktrees ([#312](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/312)) ([cfbfb67](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/cfbfb6710a846419cc07ad17d9dbb5b5a065801c))
+* make skills platform-agnostic across coding agents ([#330](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/330)) ([52df90a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/52df90a16688ee023bbdb203969adcc45d7d2ba2))
+
+## [2.47.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.46.0...cli-v2.47.0) (2026-03-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* improve `repo-research-analyst` by adding a structured technology scan ([#327](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/327)) ([1c28d03](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/1c28d0321401ad50a51989f5e6293d773ac1a477))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **skills:** update ralph-wiggum references to ralph-loop in lfg/slfg ([#324](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/324)) ([ac756a2](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/ac756a267c5e3d5e4ceb2f99939dbb93491ac4d2))
+
+## [2.46.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.45.0...cli-v2.46.0) (2026-03-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add optional high-level technical design to plan-beta skills ([#322](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/322)) ([3ba4935](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/3ba4935926b05586da488119f215057164d97489))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **ci:** add npm registry auth to release publish job ([#319](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/319)) ([3361a38](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/3361a38108991237de51050283e781be847c6bd3))
+
+## [2.45.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.44.0...cli-v2.45.0) (2026-03-19)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* edit resolve_todos_parallel skill for complete todo lifecycle ([#292](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/292)) ([88c89bc](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/88c89bc204c928d2f36e2d1f117d16c998ecd096))
+* integrate claude code auto memory as supplementary data source for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh ([#311](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/311)) ([5c1452d](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/5c1452d4cc80b623754dd6fe09c2e5b6ae86e72e))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* add cursor-marketplace as release-please component ([#315](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/315)) ([838aeb7](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/838aeb79d069b57a80d15ff61d83913919b81aef))
+
+## [2.44.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.43.2...cli-v2.44.0) (2026-03-18)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **plugin:** add execution posture signaling to ce:plan-beta and ce:work ([#309](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/309)) ([748f72a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/748f72a57f713893af03a4d8ed69c2311f492dbd))
+
+## [2.43.2](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/cli-v2.43.1...cli-v2.43.2) (2026-03-18)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* enable release-please labeling so it can find its own PRs ([a7d6e3f](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/a7d6e3fbba862d4e8b4e1a0510f0776e9e274b89))
+* re-enable changelogs so release PRs accumulate correctly ([516bcc1](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/516bcc1dc4bf4e4756ae08775806494f5b43968a))
+* reduce release-please search depth from 500 to 50 ([f1713b9](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/f1713b9dcd0deddc2485e8cf0594266232bf0019))
+* remove close-stale-PR step that broke release creation ([178d6ec](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/178d6ec282512eaee71ab66d45832d22d75353ec))
+
+## Changelog
+
 Release notes now live in GitHub Releases for this repository:
 
 https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/releases

README.md

@@ -201,8 +201,6 @@ The `/ce:ideate` skill proactively surfaces strong improvement ideas, and `/ce:b
 
 Each cycle compounds: brainstorms sharpen plans, plans inform future plans, reviews catch more issues, patterns get documented.
 
-> **Beta:** Experimental versions of `/ce:plan` and `/deepen-plan` are available as `/ce:plan-beta` and `/deepen-plan-beta`. See the [plugin README](plugins/compound-engineering/README.md#beta-skills) for details.
-
 ## Philosophy
 
 **Each unit of engineering work should make subsequent units easier—not harder.**

docs/brainstorms/2026-03-18-auto-memory-integration-requirements.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+date: 2026-03-18
+topic: auto-memory-integration
+---
+
+# Auto Memory Integration for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+Claude Code's Auto Memory feature passively captures debugging insights, fix patterns, and preferences across sessions in `~/.claude/projects/<project>/memory/`. The ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh skills currently don't leverage this data source, even though it contains exactly the kind of raw material these workflows need: notes about problems solved, approaches tried, and patterns discovered.
+
+After long sessions or compaction, auto memory may preserve insights that conversation context has lost. For ce:compound-refresh, auto memory may contain newer observations that signal drift in existing docs/solutions/ learnings without anyone explicitly flagging it.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- R1. **ce:compound uses auto memory as supplementary evidence.** The orchestrator reads MEMORY.md before launching Phase 1 subagents, scans for entries related to the problem being documented, and passes relevant memory content as additional context to the Context Analyzer and Solution Extractor subagents. Those subagents treat memory notes as supplementary evidence alongside conversation history.
+- R2. **ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents check auto memory.** When investigating a candidate learning's staleness, investigation subagents also check auto memory for notes in the same problem domain. A memory note describing a different approach than what the learning recommends is treated as a drift signal.
+- R3. **Graceful absence handling.** If auto memory doesn't exist for the project (no memory directory or empty MEMORY.md), all skills proceed exactly as they do today with no errors or warnings.
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+- ce:compound produces richer documentation when auto memory contains relevant notes about the fix, especially after sessions involving compaction
+- ce:compound-refresh surfaces staleness signals that would otherwise require manual discovery
+- No regression when auto memory is absent or empty
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- **Not changing auto memory's output location or format** -- these skills consume it as-is
+- **Read-only** -- neither skill writes to auto memory; ce:compound writes to docs/solutions/ (team-shared, structured), which serves a different purpose than machine-local auto memory
+- **Not adding a new subagent** -- existing subagents are augmented with memory-checking instructions
+- **Not changing the structure of docs/solutions/ output** -- the final artifacts are the same
+
+## Dependencies / Assumptions
+
+- Claude knows its auto memory directory path from the system prompt context in every session -- no path discovery logic needed in the skills
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+- **Augment existing subagents, not a new one**: ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents need memory context during their own investigation (not as a separate report), so a dedicated Memory Scanner subagent would be awkward. For ce:compound, the orchestrator pre-reads MEMORY.md once and passes relevant excerpts to subagents, avoiding redundant reads while keeping the same subagent count.
+
+## Outstanding Questions
+
+### Deferred to Planning
+
+- [Affects R1][Technical] How should the orchestrator determine which MEMORY.md entries are "related" to the current problem? Keyword matching against the problem description, or broader heuristic?
+- [Affects R2][Technical] Should ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents read the full MEMORY.md or only topic files matching the learning's domain? The 200-line MEMORY.md is small enough to read in full, but topic files may be more targeted.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+-> `/ce:plan` for structured implementation planning

docs/brainstorms/2026-03-22-frontend-design-skill-improvement.md

@@ -0,0 +1,187 @@
+# Frontend Design Skill Improvement
+
+**Date:** 2026-03-22
+**Status:** Design approved, pending implementation plan
+**Scope:** Rewrite `frontend-design` skill + surgical addition to `ce:work-beta`
+
+## Context
+
+The current `frontend-design` skill (43 lines) is a brief aesthetic manifesto forked from the Anthropic official skill. It emphasizes bold design and avoiding AI slop but lacks practical structure, concrete constraints, context-specific guidance, and any verification mechanism.
+
+Two external sources informed this redesign:
+- **Anthropic's official frontend-design skill** -- nearly identical to ours, same gaps
+- **OpenAI's frontend skill** (from their "Designing Delightful Frontends with GPT-5.4" article, March 2026) -- dramatically more comprehensive with composition rules, context modules, card philosophy, copy guidelines, motion specifics, and litmus checks
+
+Additionally, the beta workflow (`ce:plan-beta` -> `deepen-plan-beta` -> `ce:work-beta`) has no mechanism to invoke the frontend-design skill. The old `deepen-plan` discovered and applied it dynamically; `deepen-plan-beta` uses deterministic agent mapping and skips skill discovery entirely. The skill is effectively orphaned in the beta workflow.
+
+## Design Decisions
+
+### Authority Hierarchy
+
+Every rule in the skill is a default, not a mandate:
+1. **Existing design system / codebase patterns** -- highest priority, always respected
+2. **User's explicit instructions** -- override skill defaults
+3. **Skill defaults** -- only fully apply in greenfield or when user asks for design guidance
+
+This addresses a key weakness in OpenAI's approach: their rules read as absolutes ("No cards by default", "Full-bleed hero only") without escape hatches. Users who want cards in the hero shouldn't fight their own tooling.
+
+### Layered Architecture
+
+The skill is structured as layers:
+
+- **Layer 0: Context Detection** -- examine codebase for existing design signals before doing anything. Short-circuits opinionated guidance when established patterns exist.
+- **Layer 1: Pre-Build Planning** -- visual thesis + content plan + interaction plan (3 short statements). Adapts to greenfield vs existing codebase.
+- **Layer 2: Design Guidance Core** -- always-applicable principles (typography, color, composition, motion, accessibility, imagery). All yield to existing systems.
+- **Context Modules** -- agent selects one based on what's being built:
+  - Module A: Landing pages & marketing (greenfield)
+  - Module B: Apps & dashboards (greenfield)
+  - Module C: Components & features (default when working inside an existing app, regardless of what's being built)
+
+### Layer 0: Detection Signals (Concrete Checklist)
+
+The agent looks for these specific signals when classifying the codebase:
+
+- **Design tokens / CSS variables**: `--color-*`, `--spacing-*`, `--font-*` custom properties, theme files
+- **Component libraries**: shadcn/ui, Material UI, Chakra, Ant Design, Radix, or project-specific component directories
+- **CSS frameworks**: `tailwind.config.*`, `styled-components` theme, Bootstrap imports, CSS modules with consistent naming
+- **Typography**: Font imports in HTML/CSS, `@font-face` declarations, Google Fonts links
+- **Color palette**: Defined color scales, brand color files, design token exports
+- **Animation libraries**: Framer Motion, GSAP, anime.js, Motion One, Vue Transition imports
+- **Spacing / layout patterns**: Consistent spacing scale usage, grid systems, layout components
+
+**Mode classification:**
+- **Existing system**: 4+ signals detected across multiple categories. Defer to it.
+- **Partial system**: 1-3 signals detected. Apply skill defaults where no convention was detected; yield to detected conventions where they exist.
+- **Greenfield**: No signals detected. Full skill guidance applies.
+- **Ambiguous**: Signals are contradictory or unclear. Ask the user.
+
+### Interaction Method for User Questions
+
+When Layer 0 needs to ask the user (ambiguous detection), use the platform's blocking question tool:
+- Claude Code: `AskUserQuestion`
+- Codex: `request_user_input`
+- Gemini CLI: `ask_user`
+- Fallback: If no question tool is available, assume "partial" mode and proceed conservatively.
+
+### Where We Improve Beyond OpenAI
+
+1. **Accessibility as a first-class concern** -- OpenAI's skill is pure aesthetics. We include semantic HTML, contrast ratios, focus states as peers of typography and color.
+
+2. **Existing codebase integration** -- OpenAI has one exception line buried in the rules. We make context detection the first step and add Module C specifically for "adding a feature to an existing app" -- the most common real-world case that both OpenAI and Anthropic ignore entirely.
+
+3. **Defaults with escape hatches** -- Two-tier anti-pattern system: "default against" (overridable preferences) vs "always avoid" (genuine quality failures). OpenAI mixes these in a flat list.
+
+4. **Framework-aware animation defaults** -- OpenAI assumes Framer Motion. We detect existing animation libraries first. When no existing library is found, the default is framework-conditional: CSS animations as the universal baseline, Framer Motion for React, Vue Transition / Motion One for Vue, Svelte transitions for Svelte.
+
+5. **Visual self-verification** -- Neither OpenAI nor Anthropic have any verification. We add a browser-based screenshot + assessment step with a tool preference cascade:
+   1. Existing project browser tooling (Playwright, Puppeteer, etc.)
+   2. Browser MCP tools (claude-in-chrome, etc.)
+   3. agent-browser CLI (default when nothing else exists -- load the `agent-browser` skill for setup)
+   4. Mental review against litmus checks (last resort)
+
+6. **Responsive guidance** -- kept light (trust smart models) but present, unlike OpenAI's single mention.
+
+7. **Performance awareness** -- careful balance, noting that heavy animations and multiple font imports have costs, without being prescriptive about specific thresholds.
+
+8. **Copy guidance without arbitrary thresholds** -- OpenAI says "if deleting 30% of the copy improves the page, keep deleting." We use: "Every sentence should earn its place. Default to less copy, not more."
+
+### Scope Control on Verification
+
+Visual verification is a sanity check, not a pixel-perfect review. One pass. If there's a glaring issue, fix it. If it looks solid, move on. The goal is catching "this clearly doesn't work" before the user sees it.
+
+### ce:work-beta Integration
+
+A small addition to Phase 2 (Execute), after the existing Figma Design Sync section:
+
+**UI task detection heuristic:** A task is a "UI task" if any of these are true:
+- The task's implementation files include view, template, component, layout, or page files
+- The task creates new user-visible routes or pages
+- The plan text contains explicit "UI", "frontend", "design", "layout", or "styling" language
+- The task references building or modifying something the user will see in a browser
+
+The agent uses judgment -- these are heuristics, not a rigid classifier.
+
+**What ce:work-beta adds:**
+
+> For UI tasks without a Figma design, load the `frontend-design` skill before implementing. Follow its detection, guidance, and verification flow.
+
+This is intentionally minimal:
+- Doesn't duplicate skill content into ce:work-beta
+- Doesn't load the skill for non-UI tasks
+- Doesn't load the skill when Figma designs exist (Figma sync covers that)
+- Doesn't change any other phase
+
+**Verification screenshot reuse:** The frontend-design skill's visual verification screenshot satisfies ce:work-beta Phase 4's screenshot requirement. The agent does not need to screenshot twice -- the skill's verification output is reused for the PR.
+
+**Relationship to design-iterator agent:** The frontend-design skill's verification is a single sanity-check pass. For iterative refinement beyond that (multiple rounds of screenshot-assess-fix), see the `design-iterator` agent. The skill does not invoke design-iterator automatically.
+
+## Files Changed
+
+| File | Change |
+|------|--------|
+| `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md` | Full rewrite |
+| `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md` | Add ~5 lines to Phase 2 |
+
+## Skill Description (Optimized)
+
+```yaml
+name: frontend-design
+description: Build web interfaces with genuine design quality, not AI slop. Use for
+  any frontend work: landing pages, web apps, dashboards, admin panels, components,
+  interactive experiences. Activates for both greenfield builds and modifications to
+  existing applications. Detects existing design systems and respects them. Covers
+  composition, typography, color, motion, and copy. Verifies results via screenshots
+  before declaring done.
+```
+
+## Skill Structure (frontend-design/SKILL.md)
+
+```
+Frontmatter (name, description)
+Preamble (what, authority hierarchy, workflow preview)
+Layer 0: Context Detection
+  - Detect existing design signals
+  - Choose mode: existing / partial / greenfield
+  - Ask user if ambiguous
+Layer 1: Pre-Build Planning
+  - Visual thesis (one sentence)
+  - Content plan (what goes where)
+  - Interaction plan (2-3 motion ideas)
+Layer 2: Design Guidance Core
+  - Typography (2 typefaces max, distinctive choices, yields to existing)
+  - Color & Theme (CSS variables, one accent, no purple bias, yields to existing)
+  - Composition (poster mindset, cardless default, whitespace before chrome)
+  - Motion (2-3 intentional motions, use existing library, framework-conditional defaults)
+  - Accessibility (semantic HTML, WCAG AA contrast, focus states)
+  - Imagery (real photos, stable tonal areas, image generation when available)
+Context Modules (select one)
+  - A: Landing Pages & Marketing (greenfield -- hero rules, section sequence, copy as product language)
+  - B: Apps & Dashboards (greenfield -- calm surfaces, utility copy, minimal chrome)
+  - C: Components & Features (default in existing apps -- match existing, inherit tokens, focus on states)
+Hard Rules & Anti-Patterns
+  - Default against (overridable): generic card grids, purple bias, overused fonts, etc.
+  - Always avoid (quality floor): prompt language in UI, broken contrast, missing focus states
+Litmus Checks
+  - Context-sensitive self-review questions
+Visual Verification
+  - Tool cascade: existing > MCP > agent-browser > mental review
+  - One iteration, sanity check scope
+  - Include screenshot in deliverable
+```
+
+## What We Keep From Current Skill
+
+- Strong anti-AI-slop identity and messaging
+- Creative energy / encouragement to be bold in greenfield work
+- Tone-picking exercise (brutally minimal, maximalist chaos, retro-futuristic...)
+- "Differentiation" prompt: what makes this unforgettable?
+- Framework-agnostic approach (HTML/CSS/JS, React, Vue, etc.)
+
+## Cross-Agent Compatibility
+
+Per AGENTS.md rules:
+- Describe tools by capability class with platform hints, not Claude-specific names alone
+- Use platform-agnostic question patterns (name known equivalents + fallback)
+- No shell recipes for routine exploration
+- Reference co-located scripts with relative paths
+- Skill is written once, copied as-is to other platforms

docs/brainstorms/2026-03-23-plan-review-personas-requirements.md

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+---
+date: 2026-03-23
+topic: plan-review-personas
+---
+
+# Persona-Based Plan Review for document-review
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+The `document-review` skill currently uses a single-voice evaluator with five generic criteria (Clarity, Completeness, Specificity, Appropriate Level, YAGNI). This catches surface-level issues but misses role-specific concerns: a security engineer, product leader, and design reviewer each see different problems in the same plan. The ce:review skill already demonstrates that multi-persona review produces richer, more actionable feedback for code. The same architecture should apply to plan review.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- R1. Replace the current single-voice `document-review` with a persona pipeline that dispatches specialized reviewer agents in parallel against the target document.
+
+- R2. Implement 2 always-on personas that run on every document review:
+  - **coherence**: Internal consistency, contradictions, terminology drift, structural issues, ambiguity. Checks whether readers would diverge on interpretation.
+  - **feasibility**: Can this actually be built? Architecture decisions, external dependencies, performance requirements, migration strategies. Absorbs the "tech-plan implementability" angle (can an implementer code from this?).
+
+- R3. Implement 4 conditional personas that activate based on document content analysis:
+  - **product-lens**: Activates when the document contains user-facing features, market claims, scope decisions, or prioritization. Opens with a "premise challenge" -- 3 diagnostic questions that challenge whether the plan solves the right problem. Asks: "What's the 10-star version? What's the narrowest wedge that proves demand?"
+  - **design-lens**: Activates when the document contains UI/UX work, frontend changes, or user flows. Uses a "rate 0-10 and describe what 10 looks like" dimensional rating method. Rates design dimensions concretely, identifies what "great" looks like for each.
+  - **security-lens**: Activates when the document contains auth, data handling, external APIs, or payments. Evaluates threat model at the plan level, not code level. Surfaces what the plan fails to account for.
+  - **scope-guardian**: Activates when the document contains multiple priority levels, unclear boundaries, or goals that don't align with requirements. Absorbs the "skeptic" angle -- challenges unnecessary complexity, premature abstractions, and frameworks ahead of need. Opens with a "what already exists?" check against the codebase.
+
+- R4. The skill auto-detects which conditional personas are relevant by analyzing the document content. No user configuration required for persona selection.
+
+- R5. Hybrid action model after persona findings are synthesized:
+  - **Auto-fix**: Document quality issues (contradictions, terminology drift, structural problems, missing details that can be inferred). These are unambiguously improvements.
+  - **Present for user decision**: Strategic/product questions (problem framing, scope challenges, priority conflicts, "is this the right thing to build?"). These require human judgment.
+
+- R6. Each persona returns structured findings with confidence scores. The orchestrator deduplicates overlapping findings across personas and synthesizes into a single prioritized report.
+
+- R7. Maintain backward compatibility with all existing callers:
+  - `ce-brainstorm` Phase 4 "Review and refine" option
+  - `ce-plan` / `ce-plan-beta` post-generation "Review and refine" option
+  - `deepen-plan-beta` post-deepening "Review and refine" option
+  - Standalone invocation
+  - Returns "Review complete" when done, as callers expect
+
+- R8. Pipeline-compatible: When called from automated pipelines (e.g., future lfg/slfg integration), auto-fixes run silently and only genuinely blocking strategic questions surface to the user.
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+- Running document-review on a plan surfaces role-specific issues that the current single-voice evaluator misses (e.g., security gaps, product framing problems, scope concerns).
+- Conditional personas activate only when relevant -- a backend refactor plan does not spawn design-lens.
+- Auto-fix changes improve the document without requiring user approval for every edit.
+- Strategic findings are presented as clear questions, not vague observations.
+- All existing callers (brainstorm, plan, plan-beta, deepen-plan-beta) work without modification.
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- Not adding new callers or pipeline integrations beyond maintaining existing ones.
+- Not changing how deepen-plan-beta works (it strengthens with research; document-review reviews for issues).
+- Not adding user configuration for persona selection (auto-detection only for now).
+- Not inventing new review frameworks -- incorporating established review patterns (premise challenge, dimensional rating, existing-code check) into the respective personas.
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+- **Replace, don't layer**: document-review is fully replaced by the persona pipeline, not enhanced with an optional mode. Simpler mental model, one behavior.
+- **2 always-on + 4 conditional**: Coherence and feasibility run on every document. Product-lens, design-lens, security-lens, and scope-guardian activate based on content. Keeps cost proportional to document complexity.
+- **Hybrid action model**: Auto-fix document quality issues, present strategic questions. Matches the natural split between what personas surface.
+- **Absorb skeptic into scope-guardian**: Both challenge whether the plan is right-sized. One persona with both angles avoids redundancy.
+- **Absorb tech-plan implementability into feasibility**: Both ask "can this work?" One persona with both angles.
+- **Review patterns as persona behavior, not separate mechanisms**: Premise challenge goes into product-lens, dimensional rating goes into design-lens, existing-code check goes into scope-guardian.
+
+## Dependencies / Assumptions
+
+- Assumes the ce:review agent orchestration pattern (parallel dispatch, synthesis, dedup) can be adapted for plan review without fundamental changes.
+- Assumes plan/requirements documents are text-based and contain enough signal for content-based conditional persona selection.
+
+## Outstanding Questions
+
+### Deferred to Planning
+
+- [Affects R6][Technical] What is the exact structured output format for persona findings? Should it mirror ce:review's P1/P2/P3 severity model or use a different classification?
+- [Affects R4][Needs research] What content signals reliably detect each conditional persona's relevance? Need to define the heuristics (keyword-based, section-based, or semantic).
+- [Affects R1][Technical] Should personas be implemented as compound-engineering agents (like code review agents) or as inline prompt sections within the skill? Agents enable parallel dispatch; inline is simpler.
+- [Affects R5][Technical] How should the auto-fix mechanism work -- direct inline edits like current document-review, or a separate "apply fixes" pass after synthesis?
+- [Affects R7][Technical] Do any of the 4 existing callers need minor updates to handle the new output format, or is the "Review complete" contract sufficient?
+
+## Next Steps
+
+-> /ce:plan for structured implementation planning

docs/brainstorms/2026-03-24-todo-path-consolidation-requirements.md

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+---
+date: 2026-03-24
+topic: todo-path-consolidation
+---
+
+# Consolidate Todo Storage Under `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+The file-based todo system currently stores todos in a top-level `todos/` directory. The plugin has standardized on `.context/compound-engineering/` as the consolidated namespace for CE workflow artifacts (scratch space, run artifacts, etc.). Todos should live there too for consistent organization. PR #345 is already adding the `.gitignore` check for `.context/`.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- R1. All skills that **create** todos must write to `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` instead of `todos/`.
+- R2. All skills that **read** todos must check both `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` and legacy `todos/` to support natural drain of existing items.
+- R3. All skills that **modify or delete** todos must operate on files in-place (wherever the file currently lives).
+- R4. No active migration logic -- existing `todos/` files are resolved and cleaned up through normal workflow usage.
+- R5. Skills that create or manage todos should reference the `file-todos` skill as the authority rather than encoding todo paths/conventions inline. This reduces scattered implementations and makes the path change a single-point update.
+
+## Affected Skills
+
+| Skill | Changes needed |
+|-------|---------------|
+| `file-todos` | Update canonical path, template copy target, all example commands. Add legacy read path. |
+| `resolve-todo-parallel` | Read from both paths, resolve/delete in-place. |
+| `triage` | Read from both paths, delete in-place. |
+| `ce-review` | Replace inline `todos/` paths with delegation to `file-todos` skill. |
+| `ce-review-beta` | Replace inline `todos/` paths with delegation to `file-todos` skill. |
+| `test-browser` | Replace inline `todos/` path with delegation to `file-todos` skill. |
+| `test-xcode` | Replace inline `todos/` path with delegation to `file-todos` skill. |
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- No active file migration (move/copy) of existing todos.
+- No changes to todo file format, naming conventions, or template structure.
+- No removal of legacy `todos/` read support in this change -- that can be cleaned up later once confirmed drained.
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+- **Drain naturally over active migration**: Avoids migration logic, dead code, and conflicts with in-flight branches. Old todos resolve through normal usage.
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+- New todos created by any skill land in `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`.
+- Existing todos in `todos/` are still found and resolvable.
+- No skill references only the old `todos/` path for reads.
+- Skills that create todos delegate to `file-todos` rather than encoding paths inline.
+
+## Outstanding Questions
+
+### Deferred to Planning
+
+- [Affects R2][Technical] Determine the cleanest way to express dual-path reads in `file-todos` example commands (glob both paths vs. a helper pattern).
+- [Affects R2][Needs research] Decide whether to add a follow-up task to remove legacy `todos/` read support after a grace period.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+-> `/ce:plan` for structured implementation planning

docs/plans/2026-03-18-001-feat-auto-memory-integration-beta-plan.md

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+---
+title: "feat: Integrate auto memory as data source for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh"
+type: feat
+status: completed
+date: 2026-03-18
+origin: docs/brainstorms/2026-03-18-auto-memory-integration-requirements.md
+---
+
+# Integrate Auto Memory as Data Source for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh
+
+## Overview
+
+Add Claude Code's Auto Memory as a supplementary read-only data source for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh. The orchestrator and investigation subagents check the auto memory directory for relevant notes that enrich documentation or signal drift in existing learnings.
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+Auto memory passively captures debugging insights, fix patterns, and preferences across sessions. After long sessions or compaction, it preserves insights that conversation context lost. For ce:compound-refresh, it may contain newer observations that signal drift without anyone flagging it. Neither skill currently leverages this free data source. (see origin: `docs/brainstorms/2026-03-18-auto-memory-integration-requirements.md`)
+
+## Requirements Trace
+
+- R1. ce:compound uses auto memory as supplementary evidence -- orchestrator pre-reads MEMORY.md, passes relevant content to Context Analyzer and Solution Extractor subagents (see origin: R1)
+- R2. ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents check auto memory for drift signals in the learning's problem domain (see origin: R2)
+- R3. Graceful absence -- if auto memory doesn't exist or is empty, skills proceed unchanged with no errors (see origin: R3)
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- Read-only -- neither skill writes to auto memory (see origin: Scope Boundaries)
+- No new subagents -- existing subagents are augmented (see origin: Key Decisions)
+- No changes to docs/solutions/ output structure (see origin: Scope Boundaries)
+- MEMORY.md only -- topic files deferred to future iteration
+- No changes to auto memory format or location (see origin: Scope Boundaries)
+
+## Context & Research
+
+### Relevant Code and Patterns
+
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound/SKILL.md` -- Phase 1 subagents receive implicit context (conversation history); orchestrator coordinates launch and assembly
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md` -- investigation subagents receive explicit task prompts with tool guidance; each returns evidence + recommended action
+- ce:compound-refresh already has an explicit "When spawning any subagent, include this instruction" block that can be extended naturally
+- ce:plan has a precedent pattern: orchestrator pre-reads source documents before launching agents (Phase 0 requirements doc scan)
+
+### Institutional Learnings
+
+- `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md` -- replacement subagents pattern, tool guidance convention, context isolation principle
+- Plugin AGENTS.md tool selection rules: describe tools by capability class with platform hints, not by Claude Code-specific tool names alone
+
+## Key Technical Decisions
+
+- **Relevance matching via semantic judgment, not keyword algorithm**: MEMORY.md is max 200 lines. The orchestrator reads it in full and uses Claude's semantic understanding to identify entries related to the problem. No keyword matching logic needed. (Resolves origin: Deferred Q1)
+- **MEMORY.md only for this iteration**: Topic files are deferred. MEMORY.md as an index is sufficient for a first pass. Expanding to topic files adds complexity with uncertain value until the core integration is validated. (Resolves origin: Deferred Q2)
+- **Augment existing subagents, not a new one**: ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents need memory context during their investigation. A separate Memory Scanner subagent would deliver results too late. For ce:compound, the orchestrator pre-reads once and passes excerpts. (see origin: Key Decisions)
+- **Memory drift signals are supplementary, not primary**: A memory note alone cannot trigger Replace or Archive in ce:compound-refresh. Memory signals corroborate codebase evidence or prompt deeper investigation. In autonomous mode, memory-only drift results in stale-marking, not action.
+- **Provenance labeling required**: Memory excerpts passed to subagents must be wrapped in a clearly labeled section so subagents don't conflate them with verified conversation history.
+- **Conversation history is authoritative**: When memory contradicts the current session's verified fix, the fix takes priority. Memory contradictions can be noted as cautionary context.
+- **All partial memory states treated as absent**: No directory, no MEMORY.md, empty MEMORY.md, malformed MEMORY.md -- all result in graceful skip with no error or warning.
+
+## Open Questions
+
+### Resolved During Planning
+
+- **Which subagents receive memory in ce:compound?** Only Context Analyzer and Solution Extractor. The Related Docs Finder could benefit but starting narrow is safer. Can expand later.
+- **Compact-safe mode?** Still reads MEMORY.md. 200 lines is negligible context cost even in compact-safe mode. The orchestrator uses memory inline during its single pass.
+- **ce:compound-refresh: who reads MEMORY.md?** Each investigation subagent reads it via its task prompt instructions. The orchestrator does not pre-filter because each subagent knows its own investigation domain and 200 lines per read is cheap.
+- **Observability?** Add a line to ce:compound success output when memory contributed. Tag memory-sourced evidence in ce:compound-refresh reports. No changes to YAML frontmatter schema.
+
+### Deferred to Implementation
+
+- **Exact phrasing of subagent instruction additions**: The precise markdown wording will be refined during implementation to fit naturally with existing SKILL.md prose style.
+- **Whether to also augment the Related Docs Finder**: Deferred until after the initial integration shows whether the current scope is sufficient.
+
+## Implementation Units
+
+- [ ] **Unit 1: Add auto memory integration to ce:compound SKILL.md**
+
+**Goal:** Enable ce:compound to read auto memory and pass relevant notes to subagents as supplementary evidence.
+
+**Requirements:** R1, R3
+
+**Dependencies:** None
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound/SKILL.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+- Insert a new "Phase 0.5: Auto Memory Scan" section between the Full Mode critical requirement block and Phase 1. This section instructs the orchestrator to:
+  1. Read MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory (path known from system prompt context)
+  2. If absent or empty, skip and proceed to Phase 1 unchanged
+  3. Scan for entries related to the problem being documented
+  4. Prepare a labeled excerpt block with provenance marking ("Supplementary notes from auto memory -- treat as additional context, not primary evidence")
+  5. Pass the block as additional context to Context Analyzer and Solution Extractor task prompts
+- Augment the Context Analyzer description (under Phase 1) to note: incorporate auto memory excerpts as supplementary evidence when identifying problem type, component, and symptoms
+- Augment the Solution Extractor description (under Phase 1) to note: use auto memory excerpts as supplementary evidence; conversation history and the verified fix take priority; note contradictions as cautionary context
+- Add to Compact-Safe Mode step 1: also read MEMORY.md if it exists, use relevant notes as supplementary context inline
+- Add an optional line to the Success Output template: `Auto memory: N relevant entries used as supplementary evidence` (only when N > 0)
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- ce:plan's Phase 0 pattern of pre-reading source documents before launching agents
+- ce:compound-refresh's existing "When spawning any subagent" instruction block pattern
+- Plugin AGENTS.md convention: describe tools by capability class with platform hints
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- Memory present with relevant entries: orchestrator identifies related notes and passes them to 2 subagents; final documentation is enriched
+- Memory present but no relevant entries: orchestrator reads MEMORY.md, finds nothing related, proceeds without passing memory context
+- Memory absent (no directory): skill proceeds exactly as before with no error
+- Memory empty (directory exists, MEMORY.md is empty or boilerplate): skill proceeds exactly as before
+- Compact-safe mode with memory: single-pass flow uses memory inline alongside conversation history
+- Post-compaction session: memory notes about the fix compensate for lost conversation context
+
+**Verification:**
+- The modified SKILL.md reads naturally with the new sections integrated into the existing flow
+- The Phase 0.5 section clearly describes the graceful absence behavior
+- The subagent augmentations specify provenance labeling
+- The success output template shows the optional memory line
+- `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+- [ ] **Unit 2: Add auto memory checking to ce:compound-refresh SKILL.md**
+
+**Goal:** Enable ce:compound-refresh investigation subagents to use auto memory as a supplementary drift signal source.
+
+**Requirements:** R2, R3
+
+**Dependencies:** None (can be done in parallel with Unit 1)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+- Add "Auto memory" as a fifth investigation dimension in Phase 1 (after References, Recommended solution, Code examples, Related docs). Instruct: check MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory for notes in the same problem domain. A memory note describing a different approach is a supplementary drift signal. If MEMORY.md doesn't exist or is empty, skip this dimension.
+- Add a paragraph to the Drift Classification section (after Update/Replace territory) explaining memory signal weight: memory drift signals are supplementary; they corroborate codebase-sourced drift or prompt deeper investigation but cannot alone justify Replace or Archive; in autonomous mode, memory-only drift results in stale-marking not action
+- Extend the existing "When spawning any subagent" instruction block to include: read MEMORY.md from auto memory directory if it exists; check for notes related to the learning's problem domain; report memory-sourced drift signals separately, tagged with "(auto memory)" in the evidence section
+- Update the output format guidance to note that memory-sourced findings should be tagged `(auto memory)` to distinguish from codebase-sourced evidence
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- The existing investigation dimensions structure in Phase 1 (References, Recommended solution, Code examples, Related docs)
+- The existing "When spawning any subagent" instruction block
+- The existing drift classification guidance style (Update territory vs Replace territory)
+- Plugin AGENTS.md convention: describe tools by capability class with platform hints
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- Memory contains note contradicting a learning's recommended approach: investigation subagent reports it as "(auto memory)" drift signal alongside codebase evidence
+- Memory contains note confirming the learning's approach: no drift signal, learning stays as Keep
+- Memory-only drift (codebase still matches the learning): in interactive mode, drift is noted but does not alone change classification; in autonomous mode, results in stale-marking
+- Memory absent: investigation proceeds exactly as before, fifth dimension is skipped
+- Broad scope refresh with memory: each parallel investigation subagent independently reads MEMORY.md
+- Report output: memory-sourced evidence is visually distinguishable from codebase evidence
+
+**Verification:**
+- The modified SKILL.md reads naturally with the new dimension and drift guidance integrated
+- The "When spawning any subagent" block cleanly includes memory instructions alongside existing tool guidance
+- The drift classification section clearly states that memory signals are supplementary
+- `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+## Risks & Dependencies
+
+- **Auto memory format changes**: If Claude Code changes the MEMORY.md format in a future release, these skills may need updating. Mitigated by the fact that the skills only instruct Claude to "read MEMORY.md" -- Claude's own semantic understanding handles format interpretation.
+- **Assumption: system prompt contains memory path**: If this assumption breaks, skills would skip memory (graceful absence). The assumption is currently stable across Claude Code versions.
+
+## Sources & References
+
+- **Origin document:** [docs/brainstorms/2026-03-18-auto-memory-integration-requirements.md](docs/brainstorms/2026-03-18-auto-memory-integration-requirements.md) -- Key decisions: augment existing subagents, read-only, graceful absence, orchestrator pre-read for ce:compound
+- Related code: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound/SKILL.md`, `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md`
+- Institutional learning: `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md`
+- External docs: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory#auto-memory

docs/plans/2026-03-22-001-feat-frontend-design-skill-rewrite-beta-plan.md

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+---
+title: "feat: Rewrite frontend-design skill with layered architecture and visual verification"
+type: feat
+status: completed
+date: 2026-03-22
+origin: docs/brainstorms/2026-03-22-frontend-design-skill-improvement.md
+---
+
+# feat: Rewrite frontend-design skill with layered architecture and visual verification
+
+## Overview
+
+Rewrite the `frontend-design` skill from a 43-line aesthetic manifesto into a structured, layered skill that detects existing design systems, provides context-specific guidance, and verifies its own output via browser screenshots. Add a surgical trigger in `ce-work-beta` to load the skill for UI tasks without Figma designs.
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+The current skill provides vague creative encouragement ("be bold", "choose a BOLD aesthetic direction") but lacks practical structure. It has no mechanism to detect existing design systems, no context-specific guidance (landing pages vs dashboards vs components in existing apps), no concrete constraints, no accessibility guidance, and no verification step. The beta workflow (`ce:plan-beta` -> `deepen-plan-beta` -> `ce:work-beta`) has no way to invoke it -- the skill is effectively orphaned.
+
+Two external sources informed the redesign: Anthropic's official frontend-design skill (nearly identical to ours, same gaps) and OpenAI's comprehensive frontend skill from March 2026 (see origin: `docs/brainstorms/2026-03-22-frontend-design-skill-improvement.md`).
+
+## Requirements Trace
+
+- R1. Detect existing design systems before applying opinionated guidance (Layer 0)
+- R2. Enforce authority hierarchy: existing design system > user instructions > skill defaults
+- R3. Provide pre-build planning step (visual thesis, content plan, interaction plan)
+- R4. Cover typography, color, composition, motion, accessibility, and imagery with concrete constraints
+- R5. Provide context-specific modules: landing pages, apps/dashboards, components/features
+- R6. Module C (components/features) is the default when working in an existing app
+- R7. Two-tier anti-pattern system: overridable defaults vs quality floor
+- R8. Visual self-verification via browser screenshot with tool cascade
+- R9. Cross-agent compatibility (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI)
+- R10. ce-work-beta loads the skill for UI tasks without Figma designs
+- R11. Verification screenshot reuse -- skill's screenshot satisfies ce-work-beta Phase 4's requirement
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- The `frontend-design` skill itself handles all design guidance and verification. ce-work-beta gets only a trigger.
+- ce-work (non-beta) is not modified.
+- The design-iterator agent is not modified. The skill does not invoke it.
+- The agent-browser skill is upstream-vendored and not modified.
+- The design-iterator's `<frontend_aesthetics>` block (which duplicates current skill content) is not cleaned up in this plan -- that is a separate follow-up.
+
+## Context & Research
+
+### Relevant Code and Patterns
+
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md` -- target for full rewrite (43 lines currently)
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md` -- target for surgical Phase 2 addition (lines 210-219, between Figma Design Sync and Track Progress)
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan-beta/SKILL.md` -- reference for cross-agent interaction patterns (Pattern A: platform's blocking question tool with named equivalents)
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/reproduce-bug/SKILL.md` -- reference for cross-agent patterns
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/SKILL.md` -- upstream-vendored, reference for browser automation CLI
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/design/design-iterator.md` -- contains `<frontend_aesthetics>` block that overlaps with current skill; new skill will supersede this when both are loaded
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/AGENTS.md` -- skill compliance checklist (cross-platform interaction, tool selection, reference rules)
+
+### Institutional Learnings
+
+- **Cross-platform tool references** (`docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md`): Never hardcode a single tool name with an escape hatch. Use capability-first language with platform examples and plain-text fallback. Anti-pattern table directly applicable.
+- **Beta skills framework** (`docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md`): frontend-design is NOT a beta skill -- it is a stable skill being improved. ce-work-beta should reference it by its stable name.
+- **Codex skill conversion** (`docs/solutions/codex-skill-prompt-entrypoints.md`): Skills are copied as-is to Codex. Slash references inside SKILL.md are NOT rewritten. Use semantic wording ("load the `agent-browser` skill") rather than slash syntax.
+- **Context token budget** (`docs/plans/2026-02-08-refactor-reduce-plugin-context-token-usage-plan.md`): Description field's only job is discovery. The proposed 6-line description is well-sized for the budget.
+- **Script-first architecture** (`docs/solutions/skill-design/script-first-skill-architecture.md`): When a skill's core value IS the model's judgment, script-first does not apply. Frontend-design is judgment-based. Detection checklist should be inline, not in reference files.
+
+## Key Technical Decisions
+
+- **No `disable-model-invocation`**: The skill should auto-invoke when the model detects frontend work. Current skill does not have it; the rewrite preserves this.
+- **Drop `license` frontmatter field**: Only the current frontend-design skill has this field. No other skill uses it. Drop it for consistency.
+- **Inline everything in SKILL.md**: No reference files or scripts directory. The skill is pure guidance (~300-400 lines of markdown). The detection checklist, context modules, anti-patterns, litmus checks, and verification cascade all live in one file.
+- **Fix ce-work-beta duplicate numbering**: The current Phase 2 has two items numbered "6." (Figma Design Sync and Track Progress). Fix this while inserting the new section.
+- **Framework-conditional animation defaults**: CSS animations as universal baseline. Framer Motion for React, Vue Transition / Motion One for Vue, Svelte transitions for Svelte. Only when no existing animation library is detected.
+- **Semantic skill references only**: Reference agent-browser as "load the `agent-browser` skill" not `/agent-browser`. Per AGENTS.md and Codex conversion learnings.
+
+## Open Questions
+
+### Resolved During Planning
+
+- **Should the skill have `disable-model-invocation: true`?** No. It should auto-invoke for frontend work. The current skill does not have it.
+- **Should Module A/B ever apply in an existing app?** No. When working inside an existing app, always default to Module C regardless of what's being built. Modules A and B are for greenfield work.
+- **Should the `license` field be kept?** No. It is unique to this skill and inconsistent with all other skills.
+
+### Deferred to Implementation
+
+- **Exact line count of the rewritten skill**: Estimated 300-400 lines. The implementer should prioritize clarity over brevity but avoid bloat.
+- **Whether the design-iterator's `<frontend_aesthetics>` block needs updating**: Out of scope. The new skill supersedes it when loaded. Cleanup is a separate follow-up.
+
+## Implementation Units
+
+- [x] **Unit 1: Rewrite frontend-design SKILL.md**
+
+  **Goal:** Replace the 43-line aesthetic manifesto with the full layered skill covering detection, planning, guidance, context modules, anti-patterns, litmus checks, and visual verification.
+
+  **Requirements:** R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9
+
+  **Dependencies:** None
+
+  **Files:**
+  - Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md`
+
+  **Approach:**
+  - Full rewrite preserving only the `name` field from current frontmatter
+  - Use the optimized description from the brainstorm doc (see origin: Section "Skill Description (Optimized)")
+  - Structure as: Frontmatter -> Preamble (authority hierarchy, workflow preview) -> Layer 0 (context detection with concrete checklist, mode classification, cross-platform question pattern) -> Layer 1 (pre-build planning) -> Layer 2 (design guidance core with subsections for typography, color, composition, motion, accessibility, imagery) -> Context Modules (A/B/C) -> Hard Rules & Anti-Patterns (two tiers) -> Litmus Checks -> Visual Verification (tool cascade with scope control)
+  - Carry forward from current skill: anti-AI-slop identity, creative energy for greenfield, tone-picking exercise, differentiation prompt
+  - Apply AGENTS.md skill compliance checklist: imperative voice, capability-first tool references with platform examples, semantic skill references, no shell recipes for exploration, cross-platform question patterns with fallback
+  - All rules framed as defaults that yield to existing design systems and user instructions
+  - Copy guidance uses "Every sentence should earn its place. Default to less copy, not more." (not arbitrary percentage thresholds)
+  - Animation defaults are framework-conditional: CSS baseline, then Framer Motion (React), Vue Transition/Motion One (Vue), Svelte transitions (Svelte)
+  - Visual verification cascade: existing project tooling -> browser MCP tools -> agent-browser CLI (load the `agent-browser` skill for setup) -> mental review as last resort
+  - One verification pass with scope control ("sanity check, not pixel-perfect review")
+  - Note relationship to design-iterator: "For iterative refinement beyond a single pass, see the `design-iterator` agent"
+
+  **Patterns to follow:**
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan-beta/SKILL.md` -- cross-agent interaction pattern (Pattern A)
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/reproduce-bug/SKILL.md` -- cross-agent tool reference pattern
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/AGENTS.md` -- skill compliance checklist
+  - `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md` -- anti-pattern table for tool references
+
+  **Test scenarios:**
+  - Skill passes all items in the AGENTS.md skill compliance checklist
+  - Description field is present and follows "what + when" format
+  - No hardcoded Claude-specific tool names without platform equivalents
+  - No slash references to other skills (uses semantic wording)
+  - No `TodoWrite`/`TodoRead` references
+  - No shell commands for routine file exploration
+  - Cross-platform question pattern includes AskUserQuestion, request_user_input, ask_user, and a fallback
+  - All design rules explicitly framed as defaults (not absolutes)
+  - Layer 0 detection checklist is concrete (specific file patterns and config names)
+  - Mode classification has clear thresholds (4+ signals = existing, 1-3 = partial, 0 = greenfield)
+  - Visual verification section references agent-browser semantically ("load the `agent-browser` skill")
+
+  **Verification:**
+  - `grep -E 'description:' plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md` returns the optimized description
+  - `grep -E '^\`(references|assets|scripts)/[^\`]+\`' plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md` returns nothing (no unlinked references)
+  - Manual review confirms the layered structure matches the brainstorm doc's "Skill Structure" outline
+  - `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+- [x] **Unit 2: Add frontend-design trigger to ce-work-beta Phase 2**
+
+  **Goal:** Insert a conditional section in ce-work-beta Phase 2 that loads the `frontend-design` skill for UI tasks without Figma designs, and fix the duplicate item numbering.
+
+  **Requirements:** R10, R11
+
+  **Dependencies:** Unit 1 (the skill must exist in its new form for the reference to be meaningful)
+
+  **Files:**
+  - Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md`
+
+  **Approach:**
+  - Insert new section after Figma Design Sync (line 217) and before Track Progress (line 219)
+  - New section titled "Frontend Design Guidance" (if applicable), following the same conditional pattern as Figma Design Sync
+  - Content: UI task detection heuristic (implementation files include views/templates/components/layouts/pages, creates user-visible routes, plan text contains UI/frontend/design language, or task builds something user-visible in browser) + instruction to load the `frontend-design` skill + note that the skill's verification screenshot satisfies Phase 4's screenshot requirement
+  - Fix duplicate "6." numbering: Figma Design Sync = 6, Frontend Design Guidance = 7, Track Progress = 8
+  - Keep the addition to ~10 lines including the heuristic and the verification-reuse note
+  - Use semantic skill reference: "load the `frontend-design` skill" (not slash syntax)
+
+  **Patterns to follow:**
+  - The existing Figma Design Sync section (lines 210-217) -- same conditional "(if applicable)" pattern, same level of brevity
+
+  **Test scenarios:**
+  - New section follows same formatting as Figma Design Sync section
+  - No duplicate item numbers in Phase 2
+  - Semantic skill reference used (no slash syntax for frontend-design)
+  - Verification screenshot reuse is explicit
+  - `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+  **Verification:**
+  - Phase 2 items are numbered sequentially without duplicates
+  - The new section references `frontend-design` skill semantically
+  - The verification-reuse note is present
+  - `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+## System-Wide Impact
+
+- **Interaction graph:** The frontend-design skill is auto-invocable (no `disable-model-invocation`). When loaded, it may interact with: agent-browser CLI (for verification screenshots), browser MCP tools, or existing project browser tooling. ce-work-beta Phase 2 will conditionally trigger the skill load. The design-iterator agent's `<frontend_aesthetics>` block will be superseded when both the skill and agent are active in the same context.
+- **Error propagation:** If browser tooling is unavailable for verification, the skill falls back to mental review. No hard failure path.
+- **State lifecycle risks:** None. This is markdown document work -- no runtime state, no data, no migrations.
+- **API surface parity:** The skill description change affects how Claude discovers and triggers the skill. The new description is broader (covers existing app modifications) which may increase trigger rate.
+- **Integration coverage:** The primary integration is ce-work-beta -> frontend-design skill -> agent-browser. This flow should be manually tested end-to-end with a UI task in the beta workflow.
+
+## Risks & Dependencies
+
+- **Trigger rate change:** The broader description may cause the skill to trigger for borderline cases (e.g., a task that touches one CSS class). Mitigated by the Layer 0 detection step which will quickly identify "existing system" mode and short-circuit most opinionated guidance.
+- **Skill length:** Estimated 300-400 lines is substantial for a skill body. Mitigated by the layered architecture -- an agent in "existing system" mode can skip Layer 2's opinionated sections entirely.
+- **design-iterator overlap:** The design-iterator's `<frontend_aesthetics>` block now partially duplicates the skill's Layer 2 content. Not a functional problem (the skill supersedes when loaded) but creates maintenance overhead. Flagged for follow-up cleanup.
+
+## Sources & References
+
+- **Origin document:** [docs/brainstorms/2026-03-22-frontend-design-skill-improvement.md](docs/brainstorms/2026-03-22-frontend-design-skill-improvement.md)
+- Related code: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md`, `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md`
+- External inspiration: Anthropic official frontend-design skill, OpenAI "Designing Delightful Frontends with GPT-5.4" skill (March 2026)
+- Institutional learnings: `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md`, `docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md`, `docs/solutions/codex-skill-prompt-entrypoints.md`

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+---
+title: "feat: Make ce:review-beta autonomous and pipeline-safe"
+type: feat
+status: active
+date: 2026-03-23
+origin: direct user request and planning discussion on ce:review-beta standalone vs. autonomous pipeline behavior
+---
+
+# Make ce:review-beta Autonomous and Pipeline-Safe
+
+## Overview
+
+Redesign `ce:review-beta` from a purely interactive standalone review workflow into a policy-driven review engine that supports three explicit modes: `interactive`, `autonomous`, and `report-only`. The redesign should preserve the current standalone UX for manual review, enable hands-off review and safe autofix in automated workflows, and define a clean residual-work handoff for anything that should not be auto-fixed. This plan remains beta-only; promotion to stable `ce:review` and any `lfg` / `slfg` cutover should happen only in a follow-up plan after the beta behavior is validated.
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+`ce:review-beta` currently mixes three responsibilities in one loop:
+
+1. Review and synthesis
+2. Human approval on what to fix
+3. Local fixing, re-review, and push/PR next steps
+
+That is acceptable for standalone use, but it is the wrong shape for autonomous orchestration:
+
+- `lfg` currently treats review as an upstream producer before downstream resolution and browser testing
+- `slfg` currently runs review and browser testing in parallel, which is only safe if review is non-mutating
+- `resolve-todo-parallel` expects a durable residual-work contract (`todos/`), while `ce:review-beta` currently tries to resolve accepted findings inline
+- The findings schema lacks routing metadata, so severity is doing too much work; urgency and autofix eligibility are distinct concerns
+
+The result is a workflow that is hard to promote safely: it can be interactive, or autonomous, or mutation-owning, but not all three at once without an explicit mode model and clearer ownership boundaries.
+
+## Requirements Trace
+
+- R1. `ce:review-beta` supports explicit execution modes: `interactive` (default), `autonomous`, and `report-only`
+- R2. `autonomous` mode never asks the user questions, never waits for approval, and applies only policy-allowed safe fixes
+- R3. `report-only` mode is strictly read-only and safe to run in parallel with other read-only verification steps
+- R4. Findings are routed by explicit fixability metadata, not by severity alone
+- R5. `ce:review-beta` can run one bounded in-skill autofix pass for `safe_auto` findings and then re-review the changed scope
+- R6. Residual actionable findings are emitted as durable downstream work artifacts; advisory outputs remain report-only
+- R7. CE helper outputs (`learnings`, `agent-native`, `schema-drift`, `deployment-verification`) are preserved but only some become actionable work items
+- R8. The beta contract makes future orchestration constraints explicit so a later `lfg` / `slfg` cutover does not run a mutating review concurrently with browser testing on the same checkout
+- R9. Repeated regression classes around interaction mode, routing, and orchestration boundaries gain lightweight contract coverage
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- Keep the existing persona ensemble, confidence gate, and synthesis model as the base architecture
+- Do not redesign every reviewer persona's prompt beyond the metadata they need to emit
+- Do not introduce a new general-purpose orchestration framework; reuse existing skill patterns where possible
+- Do not auto-fix deployment checklists, residual risks, or other advisory-only outputs
+- Do not attempt broad converter/platform work in this change unless the review skill's frontmatter or references require it
+- Beta remains the only implementation target in this plan; stable promotion is intentionally deferred to a follow-up plan after validation
+
+## Context & Research
+
+### Relevant Code and Patterns
+
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+  - Current staged review pipeline with interactive severity acceptance, inline fixer, re-review offer, and post-fix push/PR actions
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/findings-schema.json`
+  - Structured persona finding contract today; currently missing routing metadata for autonomous handling
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md`
+  - Current stable review workflow; creates durable `todos/` artifacts rather than fixing findings inline
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/resolve-todo-parallel/SKILL.md`
+  - Existing residual-work resolver; parallelizes item handling once work has already been externalized
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/SKILL.md`
+  - Existing review -> triage -> todo -> resolve integration contract
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/lfg/SKILL.md`
+  - Sequential orchestrator whose future cutover constraints should inform the beta contract, even though this plan does not modify it
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/slfg/SKILL.md`
+  - Swarm orchestrator whose current review/browser parallelism defines an important future integration constraint, even though this plan does not modify it
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md`
+  - Strong repo precedent for explicit `mode:autonomous` argument handling and conservative non-interactive behavior
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md`
+  - Strong repo precedent for pipeline mode skipping interactive questions
+
+### Institutional Learnings
+
+- `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md`
+  - Explicit autonomous mode beats tool-based auto-detection
+  - Ambiguous cases in autonomous mode should be recorded conservatively, not guessed
+  - Report structure should distinguish applied actions from recommended follow-up
+- `docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md`
+  - Beta skills should remain isolated until validated
+  - Promotion is the right time to rewire `lfg` / `slfg`, which is out of scope for this plan
+
+### External Research Decision
+
+Skipped. This is a repo-internal orchestration and skill-design change with strong existing local patterns for autonomous mode, beta promotion, and residual-work handling.
+
+## Key Technical Decisions
+
+- **Use explicit mode arguments instead of auto-detection.** Follow `ce:compound-refresh` and require `mode:autonomous` / `mode:report-only` arguments. Interactive remains the default. This avoids conflating "no question tool" with "headless workflow."
+- **Split review from mutation semantically, not by creating two separate skills.** `ce:review-beta` should always perform the same review and synthesis stages. Mutation behavior becomes a mode-controlled phase layered on top.
+- **Route by fixability, not severity.** Add explicit per-finding routing fields such as `autofix_class`, `owner`, and `requires_verification`. Severity remains urgency; it no longer implies who acts.
+- **Keep one in-skill fixer, but only for `safe_auto` findings.** The current "one fixer subagent" rule is still right for consistent-tree edits. The change is that the fixer is selected by policy and routing metadata, not by an interactive severity prompt.
+- **Emit both ephemeral and durable outputs.** Use `.context/compound-engineering/ce-review-beta/<run-id>/` for the per-run machine-readable report and create durable `todos/` items only for unresolved actionable findings that belong downstream.
+- **Treat CE helper outputs by artifact class.**
+  - `learnings-researcher`: contextual/advisory unless a concrete finding corroborates it
+  - `agent-native-reviewer`: often `gated_auto` or `manual`, occasionally `safe_auto` when the fix is purely local and mechanical
+  - `schema-drift-detector`: default `manual` or `gated_auto`; never auto-fix blindly by default
+  - `deployment-verification-agent`: always advisory / operational, never autofix
+- **Design the beta contract so future orchestration cutover is safe.** The beta must make it explicit that mutating review cannot run concurrently with browser testing on the same checkout. That requirement is part of validation and future cutover criteria, not a same-plan rewrite of `slfg`.
+- **Move push / PR creation decisions out of autonomous review.** Interactive standalone mode may still offer next-step prompts. Autonomous and report-only modes should stop after producing fixes and/or residual artifacts; any future parent workflow decides commit, push, and PR timing.
+- **Add lightweight contract tests.** Repeated regressions have come from instruction-boundary drift. String- and structure-level contract tests are justified here even though the behavior is prompt-driven.
+
+## Open Questions
+
+### Resolved During Planning
+
+- **Should `ce:review-beta` keep any embedded fix loop?** Yes, but only for `safe_auto` findings under an explicit mode/policy. Residual work is handed off.
+- **Should autonomous mode be inferred from lack of interactivity?** No. Use explicit `mode:autonomous`.
+- **Should `slfg` keep review and browser testing in parallel?** No, not once review can mutate the checkout. Run browser testing after the mutating review phase on the stabilized tree.
+- **Should residual work be `todos/`, `.context/`, or both?** Both. `.context` holds the run artifact; `todos/` is only for durable unresolved actionable work.
+
+### Deferred to Implementation
+
+- Exact metadata field names in `findings-schema.json`
+- Whether `report-only` should imply a different default output template section ordering than `interactive` / `autonomous`
+- Whether residual `todos/` should be created directly by `ce:review-beta` or via a small shared helper/reference template used by both review and resolver flows
+
+## High-Level Technical Design
+
+This illustrates the intended approach and is directional guidance for review, not implementation specification. The implementing agent should treat it as context, not code to reproduce.
+
+```text
+review stages -> synthesize -> classify outputs by autofix_class/owner
+               -> if mode=report-only: emit report + stop
+               -> if mode=interactive: acquire policy from user
+               -> if mode=autonomous: use policy from arguments/defaults
+               -> run single fixer on safe_auto set
+               -> verify tests + focused re-review
+               -> emit residual todos for unresolved actionable items
+               -> emit advisory/report sections for non-actionable outputs
+```
+
+## Implementation Units
+
+- [x] **Unit 1: Add explicit mode handling and routing metadata to ce:review-beta**
+
+**Goal:** Give `ce:review-beta` a clear execution contract for standalone, autonomous, and read-only pipeline use.
+
+**Requirements:** R1, R2, R3, R4, R7
+
+**Dependencies:** None
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/findings-schema.json`
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/review-output-template.md`
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/subagent-template.md` (if routing metadata needs to be spelled out in spawn prompts)
+
+**Approach:**
+- Add a Mode Detection section near the top of `SKILL.md` using the established `mode:autonomous` argument pattern from `ce:compound-refresh`
+- Introduce `mode:report-only` alongside `mode:autonomous`
+- Scope all interactive question instructions so they apply only to interactive mode
+- Extend `findings-schema.json` with routing-oriented fields such as:
+  - `autofix_class`: `safe_auto | gated_auto | manual | advisory`
+  - `owner`: `review-fixer | downstream-resolver | human | release`
+  - `requires_verification`: boolean
+- Update the review output template so the final report can distinguish:
+  - applied fixes
+  - residual actionable work
+  - advisory / operational notes
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md` explicit autonomous mode structure
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md` pipeline-mode question skipping
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- Interactive mode still presents questions and next-step prompts
+- `mode:autonomous` never asks a question and never waits for user input
+- `mode:report-only` performs no edits and no commit/push/PR actions
+- A helper-agent output can be preserved in the final report without being treated as auto-fixable work
+
+**Verification:**
+- `tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts` asserts the three mode markers and interactive scoping rules
+- `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+- [x] **Unit 2: Redesign the fix loop around policy-driven safe autofix and bounded re-review**
+
+**Goal:** Replace the current severity-prompt-centric fix loop with one that works in both interactive and autonomous contexts.
+
+**Requirements:** R2, R4, R5, R7
+
+**Dependencies:** Unit 1
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+- Add: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/fix-policy.md` (if the classification and policy table becomes too large for `SKILL.md`)
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/review-output-template.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+- Replace "Severity Acceptance" as the primary decision point with a classification stage that groups synthesized findings by `autofix_class`
+- In interactive mode, ask the user only for policy decisions that remain ambiguous after classification
+- In autonomous mode, use conservative defaults:
+  - apply `safe_auto`
+  - leave `gated_auto`, `manual`, and `advisory` unresolved
+- Keep the "exactly one fixer subagent" rule for consistency
+- Bound the loop with `max_rounds` (for example 2) and require targeted verification plus focused re-review after any applied fix set
+- Restrict commit / push / PR creation steps to interactive mode only; autonomous and report-only modes stop after emitting outputs
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md` applied-vs-recommended distinction
+- Existing `ce-review-beta` single-fixer rule
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- A `safe_auto` testing finding gets fixed and re-reviewed without user input in autonomous mode
+- A `gated_auto` API contract or authz finding is preserved as residual actionable work, not auto-fixed
+- A deployment checklist remains advisory and never enters the fixer queue
+- Zero findings skip the fix phase entirely
+- Re-review is bounded and does not recurse indefinitely
+
+**Verification:**
+- `tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts` asserts that autonomous mode has no mandatory user-question step in the fix path
+- Manual dry run: read the fix-loop prose end-to-end and verify there is no mutation-owning step outside the policy gate
+
+- [x] **Unit 3: Define residual artifact and downstream handoff behavior**
+
+**Goal:** Make autonomous review compatible with downstream workflows instead of competing with them.
+
+**Requirements:** R5, R6, R7
+
+**Dependencies:** Unit 2
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/resolve-todo-parallel/SKILL.md`
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/SKILL.md`
+- Add: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/references/residual-work-template.md` (if a dedicated durable-work shape helps keep review prose smaller)
+
+**Approach:**
+- Write a per-run review artifact under `.context/compound-engineering/ce-review-beta/<run-id>/` containing:
+  - synthesized findings
+  - what was auto-fixed
+  - what remains unresolved
+  - advisory-only outputs
+- Create durable `todos/` items only for unresolved actionable findings whose `owner` is downstream resolution
+- Update `resolve-todo-parallel` to acknowledge this source explicitly so residual review work can be picked up without pretending everything came from stable `ce:review`
+- Update `file-todos` integration guidance to reflect the new flow:
+  - review-beta autonomous -> residual todos -> resolve-todo-parallel
+  - advisory-only outputs do not become todos
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- `.context/compound-engineering/<workflow>/<run-id>/` scratch-space convention from `AGENTS.md`
+- Existing `file-todos` review/resolution lifecycle
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- Autonomous review with only advisory outputs creates no todos
+- Autonomous review with 2 unresolved actionable findings creates exactly 2 residual todos
+- Residual work items exclude protected-artifact cleanup suggestions
+- The run artifact is sufficient to explain what the in-skill fixer changed vs. what remains
+
+**Verification:**
+- `tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts` asserts the documented `.context` and `todos/` handoff rules
+- `bun run release:validate` passes after any skill inventory/reference changes
+
+- [x] **Unit 4: Add contract-focused regression coverage for mode, handoff, and future-integration boundaries**
+
+**Goal:** Catch the specific instruction-boundary regressions that have repeatedly escaped manual review.
+
+**Requirements:** R8, R9
+
+**Dependencies:** Units 1-3
+
+**Files:**
+- Add: `tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts`
+- Optionally modify: `package.json` only if a new test entry point is required (prefer using the existing Bun test setup without package changes)
+
+**Approach:**
+- Add a focused test that reads the relevant skill files and asserts contract-level invariants instead of brittle full-file snapshots
+- Cover:
+  - `ce-review-beta` mode markers and mode-specific behavior phrases
+  - absence of unconditional interactive prompts in autonomous/report-only paths
+  - explicit residual-work handoff language
+  - explicit documentation that mutating review must not run concurrently with browser testing on the same checkout
+- Keep assertions semantic and localized; avoid snapshotting large markdown files
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- Existing Bun tests that read repository files directly for release/config validation
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- Missing `mode:autonomous` block fails
+- Reintroduced unconditional "Ask the user" text in the autonomous path fails
+- Missing residual todo handoff text fails
+- Missing future integration constraint around mutating review vs. browser testing fails
+
+**Verification:**
+- `bun test tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts`
+- full `bun test`
+
+## Risks & Dependencies
+
+- **Over-aggressive autofix classification.**
+  - Mitigation: conservative defaults, `gated_auto` bucket, bounded rounds, focused re-review
+- **Dual ownership confusion between `ce:review-beta` and `resolve-todo-parallel`.**
+  - Mitigation: explicit owner/routing metadata and durable residual-work contract
+- **Brittle contract tests.**
+  - Mitigation: assert only boundary invariants, not full markdown snapshots
+- **Promotion churn.**
+  - Mitigation: keep beta isolated until Unit 4 contract coverage and manual verification pass
+
+## Sources & References
+
+- Related skills:
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/resolve-todo-parallel/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/lfg/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/slfg/SKILL.md`
+- Institutional learnings:
+  - `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md`
+  - `docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md`
+- Supporting pattern reference:
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md`
+  - `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md`

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+---
+title: "feat: Replace document-review with persona-based review pipeline"
+type: feat
+status: completed
+date: 2026-03-23
+deepened: 2026-03-23
+origin: docs/brainstorms/2026-03-23-plan-review-personas-requirements.md
+---
+
+# Replace document-review with Persona-Based Review Pipeline
+
+## Overview
+
+Replace the single-voice `document-review` skill with a multi-persona review pipeline that dispatches specialized reviewer agents in parallel. Two always-on personas (coherence, feasibility) run on every review. Four conditional personas (product-lens, design-lens, security-lens, scope-guardian) activate based on document content analysis. Quality issues are auto-fixed; strategic questions are presented to the user.
+
+## Problem Frame
+
+The current `document-review` applies five generic criteria (Clarity, Completeness, Specificity, Appropriate Level, YAGNI) through a single evaluator voice. This misses role-specific concerns: a security engineer, product leader, and design reviewer each see different problems in the same plan. The `ce:review` skill already demonstrates that multi-persona review produces richer, more actionable feedback for code. The same architecture applies to plan/requirements review. (see origin: docs/brainstorms/2026-03-23-plan-review-personas-requirements.md)
+
+## Requirements Trace
+
+- R1. Replace document-review with persona pipeline dispatching specialized agents in parallel
+- R2. 2 always-on personas: coherence, feasibility
+- R3. 4 conditional personas: product-lens, design-lens, security-lens, scope-guardian
+- R4. Auto-detect conditional persona relevance from document content
+- R5. Hybrid action model: auto-fix quality issues, present strategic questions
+- R6. Structured findings with confidence, dedup, synthesized report
+- R7. Backward compatibility with all 4 callers (brainstorm, plan, plan-beta, deepen-plan-beta)
+- R8. Pipeline-compatible for future automated workflows
+
+## Scope Boundaries
+
+- Not adding new callers or pipeline integrations
+- Not changing deepen-plan-beta behavior
+- Not adding user configuration for persona selection
+- Not inventing new review frameworks -- incorporating established review patterns into respective personas
+- Not modifying any of the 4 existing caller skills
+
+## Context & Research
+
+### Relevant Code and Patterns
+
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md` -- Multi-agent orchestration reference: parallel dispatch via Task tool, always-on + conditional agents, P1/P2/P3 severity, finding synthesis with dedup
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/SKILL.md` -- Current single-voice skill to replace. Key contract: "Review complete" terminal signal
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/*.md` -- 15 existing review agents. Frontmatter schema: `name`, `description`, `model: inherit`. Body: examples block, role definition, analysis protocol, output format
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/AGENTS.md` -- Agent naming: fully-qualified `compound-engineering:<category>:<agent-name>`. Agent placement: `agents/<category>/<name>.md`
+
+### Caller Integration Points
+
+All 4 callers use the same contract:
+- `ce-brainstorm/SKILL.md` line 301: "Load the `document-review` skill and apply it to the requirements document"
+- `ce-plan/SKILL.md` line 592: "Load `document-review` skill"
+- `ce-plan-beta/SKILL.md` line 611: "Load the `document-review` skill with the plan path"
+- `deepen-plan-beta/SKILL.md` line 402: "Load the `document-review` skill with the plan path"
+
+All expect "Review complete" as the terminal signal. No callers check for specific output format. No caller changes needed.
+
+### Institutional Learnings
+
+- **Subagent design** (docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md): Each persona agent needs explicit context (file path, scope, output format) -- don't rely on inherited context. Use native file tools, not shell commands. Avoid hardcoded tool names; use capability-first language with platform examples.
+- **Parallel dispatch safety**: Persona reviewers are read-only (analyze the document, don't modify it). Parallel dispatch is safe. This differs from compound-refresh which used sequential subagents because they modified files.
+- **Contradictory findings**: With 6 independent reviewers, findings will conflict (scope-guardian wants to cut; coherence wants to keep for narrative flow). Synthesis needs conflict-resolution rules, not just dedup.
+- **Classification pipeline ordering** (docs/solutions/skill-design/claude-permissions-optimizer-classification-fix.md): Pipeline ordering matters: filter -> normalize -> group -> threshold -> re-classify -> output. Post-grouping safety checks catch misclassified findings. Single source of truth for classification logic.
+- **Beta skills framework** (docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md): Since we're replacing document-review entirely (not running side-by-side), the beta framework doesn't apply here.
+
+### Research Insights: iterative-engineering plan-review
+
+The iterative-engineering plugin (v1.16.1) implements a mature plan-review skill with persona agents. Key architectural patterns to adopt:
+
+**Structured output contract**: All personas return findings in a consistent JSON-like structure with: title (<=10 words), priority (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW), section, line, why_it_matters (impact not symptom), confidence (0.0-1.0), evidence (quoted text, minimum 1), and optional suggestion. This consistency enables reliable synthesis.
+
+**Fingerprint-based dedup**: `normalize(section) + line_bucket(line, +/-5) + normalize(title)`. When fingerprints match: keep highest priority, highest confidence, union evidence, note all reviewers. This is more precise than judgment-based dedup.
+
+**Residual concerns**: Findings below the confidence threshold (0.50) are stored separately as residual concerns. During synthesis, residual concerns are promoted to findings if they overlap with findings from other reviewers or describe concrete blocking risks. This catches issues that one persona sees dimly but another confirms.
+
+**Per-persona confidence calibration**: Each persona defines its own confidence bands -- what HIGH (0.80+), MODERATE (0.60-0.79), and LOW mean for that persona's domain. This prevents apples-to-oranges confidence comparisons.
+
+**Explicit suppress conditions**: Each persona lists what it should NOT flag (e.g., coherence suppresses style preferences and missing content; feasibility suppresses implementation style choices). This prevents noise and keeps personas focused.
+
+**Subagent prompt template**: A shared template wraps each persona's identity + output schema + review context. This ensures consistent behavior across all personas without repeating boilerplate in each agent file.
+
+### Established Review Patterns
+
+Three proven review approaches provide the behavioral foundation for specific personas:
+
+**Premise challenge pattern (-> product-lens persona):**
+- Nuclear scope challenge with 3 questions: (1) Is this the right problem? Could a different framing yield a simpler/more impactful solution? (2) What is the actual user/business outcome? Is the plan the most direct path? (3) What happens if we do nothing? Real pain or hypothetical?
+- Implementation alternatives: Produce 2-3 approaches with effort (S/M/L/XL), risk (Low/Med/High), pros/cons
+- Search-before-building: Layer 1 (conventional), Layer 2 (search results), Layer 3 (first principles)
+
+**Dimensional rating pattern (-> design-lens persona):**
+- 0-10 rating loop: Rate dimension -> explain gap ("4 because X; 10 would have Y") -> suggest fix -> re-rate -> repeat
+- 7 evaluation passes: Information architecture, interaction state coverage, user journey/emotional arc, AI slop risk, design system alignment, responsive/a11y, unresolved design decisions
+- AI slop blacklist: 10 recognizable AI-generated patterns to avoid (3-column feature grids, purple gradients, icons in colored circles, uniform border-radius, etc.)
+
+**Existing-code audit pattern (-> scope-guardian + feasibility personas):**
+- "What already exists?" check: (1) What existing code partially/fully solves each sub-problem? (2) What is minimum set of changes for stated goal? (3) Complexity check (>8 files or >2 new classes = smell). (4) Search check per architectural pattern. (5) TODOS cross-reference
+- Completeness principle: With AI, completeness cost is 10-100x cheaper. If shortcut saves human hours but only minutes with AI, recommend complete version
+- Error & rescue map: For every method/codepath that can fail, name the exception class, trigger, handler, and user-visible outcome
+
+## Key Technical Decisions
+
+- **Agents, not inline prompts**: Persona reviewers are implemented as agent files under `agents/review/`. This enables parallel dispatch via Task tool, follows established patterns, and keeps the SKILL.md focused on orchestration. (Resolves deferred question from origin)
+
+- **Structured output contract aligned with ce:review-beta (PR #348)**: Same normalization mechanism -- findings-schema.json, subagent-template.md, review-output-template.md as reference files. Same field names and enums where applicable (severity P0-P3, autofix_class, owner, confidence, evidence). Document-specific adaptations: `section` replaces `file`+`line`, `deferred_questions` replaces `testing_gaps`, drop `pre_existing`. Each persona defines its own confidence calibration and suppress conditions. (Resolves deferred question from origin -- output format)
+
+- **Content-based activation heuristics**: The orchestrator skill checks the document for keyword and structural patterns to select conditional personas. Heuristics are defined in the skill, not in the agents -- this keeps selection logic centralized and agents focused on review. (Resolves deferred question from origin)
+
+- **Separate auto-fix pass after synthesis**: Personas are read-only (produce findings only). After dedup and synthesis, the orchestrator applies auto-fixes for quality issues in a single pass, then presents strategic questions. This prevents conflicting edits from multiple agents. (Resolves deferred question from origin)
+
+- **No caller modifications needed**: The "Review complete" contract is sufficient. All 4 callers reference document-review by skill name and check for the terminal signal. (Resolves deferred question from origin)
+
+- **Fingerprint-based dedup over judgment-based**: Use `normalize(section) + normalize(title)` fingerprinting for deterministic dedup. More reliable than asking the model to "remove duplicates" at synthesis time. When fingerprints match: keep highest priority, highest confidence, union evidence, note all agreeing reviewers.
+
+- **Residual concerns with cross-persona promotion**: Findings below 0.50 confidence are stored as residual concerns. During synthesis, promote to findings if corroborated by another persona or if they describe concrete blocking risks. This catches issues one persona sees dimly but another confirms.
+
+## Open Questions
+
+### Resolved During Planning
+
+- **Agent category**: Place under `agents/review/` alongside existing code review agents. Names are distinct (coherence-reviewer, feasibility-reviewer, etc.) and don't conflict with existing agents. Fully-qualified: `compound-engineering:review:<name>`.
+- **Parallel vs serial dispatch**: Always parallel. We have 2-6 agents per run (under the auto-serial threshold of 5 from ce:review's pattern). Even at max (6), these are document reviewers with bounded scope.
+- **Review pattern integration**: Premise challenge -> product-lens opener. Dimensional rating -> design-lens evaluation method. Existing-code audit -> scope-guardian opener. These are incorporated as agent behavior, not separate orchestration mechanisms.
+- **Output format**: Align with ce:review-beta (PR #348) normalization pattern. Same mechanism: JSON schema reference file, shared subagent template, output template. Same enums (P0-P3 severity, autofix_class, owner). Document-specific field swaps: `section` replaces `file`+`line`, `deferred_questions` replaces `testing_gaps`, drop `pre_existing`.
+
+### Deferred to Implementation
+
+- Exact keyword lists for conditional persona activation -- start with the obvious signals, refine based on real usage
+- Whether the auto-fix pass should re-read the document after applying changes to verify consistency, or trust a single pass
+
+## High-Level Technical Design
+
+> *This illustrates the intended approach and is directional guidance for review, not implementation specification. The implementing agent should treat it as context, not code to reproduce.*
+
+```
+Document Review Pipeline Flow:
+
+1. READ document
+2. CLASSIFY document type (requirements doc vs plan)
+3. ANALYZE content for conditional persona signals
+   - product signals? -> activate product-lens
+   - design/UI signals? -> activate design-lens
+   - security/auth signals? -> activate security-lens
+   - scope/priority signals? -> activate scope-guardian
+4. ANNOUNCE review team with per-conditional justifications
+5. DISPATCH agents in parallel via Task tool
+   - Always: coherence-reviewer, feasibility-reviewer
+   - Conditional: activated personas from step 3
+   - Each receives: subagent-template.md populated with persona + schema + doc content
+6. COLLECT findings from all agents (validate against findings-schema.json)
+7. SYNTHESIZE
+   a. Validate: check structure compliance against schema, drop malformed
+   b. Confidence gate: suppress findings below 0.50
+   c. Deduplicate: fingerprint matching, keep highest severity/confidence
+   d. Promote residual concerns: corroborated or blocking -> promote to finding
+   e. Resolve contradictions: conflicting personas -> combined finding, manual + human
+   f. Route: safe_auto -> apply, everything else -> present
+8. APPLY safe_auto fixes (edit document inline, single pass)
+9. PRESENT remaining findings to user, grouped by severity
+10. FORMAT output using review-output-template.md
+11. OFFER next action: "Refine again" or "Review complete"
+```
+
+**Finding structure (aligned with ce:review-beta PR #348):**
+
+```
+Envelope (per persona):
+  reviewer:            Persona name (e.g., "coherence", "product-lens")
+  findings:            Array of finding objects
+  residual_risks:      Risks noticed but not confirmed as findings
+  deferred_questions:  Questions that should be resolved in a later workflow stage
+
+Finding object:
+  title:               Short issue title (<=10 words)
+  severity:            P0 / P1 / P2 / P3  (same scale as ce:review-beta)
+  section:             Document section where issue appears (replaces file+line)
+  why_it_matters:      Impact statement (what goes wrong if not addressed)
+  autofix_class:       safe_auto / gated_auto / manual / advisory
+  owner:               review-fixer / downstream-resolver / human / release
+  requires_verification: Whether fix needs re-review
+  suggested_fix:       Optional concrete fix (null if not obvious)
+  confidence:          0.0-1.0 (calibrated per persona)
+  evidence:            Quoted text from document (minimum 1)
+
+Severity definitions (same as ce:review-beta):
+  P0: Contradictions or gaps that would cause building the wrong thing. Must fix.
+  P1: Significant gap likely hit during planning/implementation. Should fix.
+  P2: Moderate issue with meaningful downside. Fix if straightforward.
+  P3: Minor improvement. User's discretion.
+
+Autofix classes (same enum as ce:review-beta for schema compatibility):
+  safe_auto:  Terminology fix, formatting, cross-reference -- local and deterministic
+  gated_auto: Restructure or edit that changes document meaning -- needs approval
+  manual:     Strategic question requiring user judgment -- becomes residual work
+  advisory:   Informational finding -- surface in report only
+
+Orchestrator routing (document review simplification):
+  The 4-class enum is preserved for schema compatibility with ce:review-beta,
+  but the orchestrator routes as 2 buckets:
+    safe_auto           -> apply automatically
+    gated_auto + manual + advisory -> present to user
+  The gated/manual/advisory distinction is blurry for documents (all need user
+  judgment). Personas still classify precisely; the orchestrator collapses.
+```
+
+## Implementation Units
+
+- [x] **Unit 1: Create always-on persona agents**
+
+**Goal:** Create the coherence and feasibility reviewer agents that run on every document review.
+
+**Requirements:** R2
+
+**Dependencies:** None
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/coherence-reviewer.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/feasibility-reviewer.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+- Follow existing agent structure: frontmatter (name, description, model: inherit), examples block, role definition, analysis protocol
+- Each agent defines: role identity, analysis protocol, confidence calibration, and suppress conditions
+- Agents do NOT define their own output format -- the shared `references/findings-schema.json` and `references/subagent-template.md` handle output normalization (same pattern as ce:review-beta PR #348)
+
+**coherence-reviewer:**
+- Role: Technical editor who reads for internal consistency
+- Hunts: contradictions between sections, terminology drift (same concept called different names), structural issues (sections that don't flow logically), ambiguity where readers would diverge on interpretation
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = provable contradictions from text. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = likely but could be reconciled charitably. Suppress below 0.50.
+- Suppress: style preferences, missing content (other personas handle that), imprecision that isn't actually ambiguity, formatting opinions
+
+**feasibility-reviewer:**
+- Role: Systems architect evaluating whether proposed approaches survive contact with reality
+- Hunts: architecture decisions that conflict with existing patterns, external dependencies without fallback plans, performance requirements without measurement plans, migration strategies with gaps, approaches that won't work with known constraints
+- Absorbs tech-plan implementability: can an implementer read this and start coding? Are file paths, interfaces, and dependencies specific enough?
+- Opens with "what already exists?" check: does the plan acknowledge existing code before proposing new abstractions?
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = specific technical constraint that blocks approach. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = constraint likely but depends on specifics not in document.
+- Suppress: implementation style choices, testing strategy details, code organization preferences, theoretical scalability concerns
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/code-simplicity-reviewer.md` for agent structure and output format conventions
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/architecture-strategist.md` for systematic analysis protocol style
+- iterative-engineering agents for confidence calibration and suppress conditions pattern
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- coherence-reviewer identifies a plan where Section 3 claims "no external dependencies" but Section 5 proposes calling an external API
+- coherence-reviewer flags a document using "pipeline" and "workflow" interchangeably for the same concept
+- coherence-reviewer does NOT flag a minor formatting inconsistency (suppress condition working)
+- feasibility-reviewer identifies a requirement for "sub-millisecond response time" without a measurement or caching strategy
+- feasibility-reviewer identifies that a plan proposes building a custom auth system when the codebase already has one
+- feasibility-reviewer surfaces "what already exists?" when plan doesn't acknowledge existing patterns
+- Both agents produce findings with all required fields (title, priority, section, confidence, evidence, action)
+
+**Verification:**
+- Both agents have valid frontmatter (name, description, model: inherit)
+- Both agents include examples, role definition, analysis protocol, confidence calibration, and suppress conditions
+- Agents rely on shared findings-schema.json for output normalization (no per-agent output format)
+- Suppress conditions are explicit and sensible for each persona's domain
+
+---
+
+- [x] **Unit 2: Create conditional persona agents**
+
+**Goal:** Create the four conditional persona agents that activate based on document content.
+
+**Requirements:** R3
+
+**Dependencies:** Unit 1 (for consistent agent structure)
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/product-lens-reviewer.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/design-lens-reviewer.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/security-lens-reviewer.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/scope-guardian-reviewer.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+All four use the same structure established in Unit 1 (frontmatter, examples, role, protocol, confidence calibration, suppress conditions). Output normalization handled by shared reference files.
+
+**product-lens-reviewer:**
+- Role: Senior product leader evaluating whether the plan solves the right problem
+- Opens with premise challenge: 3 diagnostic questions:
+  1. Is this the right problem to solve? Could a different framing yield a simpler or more impactful solution?
+  2. What is the actual user/business outcome? Is the plan the most direct path, or is it solving a proxy problem?
+  3. What would happen if we did nothing? Real pain point or hypothetical?
+- Evaluates: scope decisions and prioritization rationale, implementation alternatives (are there simpler paths?), whether goals connect to requirements
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = specific text demonstrating misalignment between stated goal and proposed work. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = likely but depends on business context.
+- Suppress: implementation details, technical specifics, measurement methodology, style
+
+**design-lens-reviewer:**
+- Role: Senior product designer reviewing plans for missing design decisions
+- Uses "rate 0-10 and describe what 10 looks like" dimensional rating method
+- Evaluates design dimensions: information architecture (what does user see first/second/third?), interaction state coverage (loading, empty, error, success, partial), user flow completeness, responsive/accessibility considerations
+- Produces rated findings: "Information architecture: 4/10 -- it's a 4 because [gap]. A 10 would have [what's needed]."
+- AI slop check: flags plans that would produce generic AI-looking interfaces (3-column feature grids, purple gradients, icons in colored circles, uniform border-radius)
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = missing states or flows that will clearly cause UX problems. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = design gap exists but skilled designer could resolve from context.
+- Suppress: backend implementation details, performance concerns, security (other persona handles), business strategy
+
+**security-lens-reviewer:**
+- Role: Security architect evaluating threat model at the plan level
+- Evaluates: auth/authz gaps, data exposure risks, API surface vulnerabilities, input validation assumptions, secrets management, third-party trust boundaries, plan-level threat model completeness
+- Distinct from the code-level `security-sentinel` agent -- this reviews whether the PLAN accounts for security, not whether the CODE is secure
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = plan explicitly introduces attack surface without mentioning mitigation. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = security concern likely but plan may address it implicitly.
+- Suppress: code quality issues, performance, non-security architecture, business logic
+
+**scope-guardian-reviewer:**
+- Role: Product manager reviewing scope decisions for alignment, plus skeptic evaluating whether complexity earns its keep
+- Opens with "what already exists?" check: (1) What existing code/patterns already solve sub-problems? (2) What is the minimum set of changes for stated goal? (3) Complexity check -- if plan touches many files or introduces many new abstractions, is that justified?
+- Challenges: scope size relative to stated goals, unnecessary complexity, premature abstractions, framework-ahead-of-need, priority dependency conflicts (e.g., core feature depending on nice-to-have), scope boundaries violated by requirements, goals disconnected from requirements
+- Completeness principle check: is the plan taking shortcuts where the complete version would cost little more?
+- Confidence calibration: HIGH (0.80+) = can point to specific text showing scope conflict or unjustified complexity. MODERATE (0.60-0.79) = misalignment likely but depends on interpretation.
+- Suppress: implementation style choices, priority preferences (other persona handles), missing requirements (coherence handles), business strategy
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- Unit 1 agents for consistent structure
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/security-sentinel.md` for security analysis style (plan-level adaptation)
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- product-lens-reviewer challenges a plan that builds a complex admin dashboard when the stated goal is "improve user onboarding"
+- product-lens-reviewer produces premise challenge as its opening findings
+- design-lens-reviewer rates a user flow at 6/10 and describes what 10 looks like with specific missing states
+- design-lens-reviewer flags a plan describing "a modern card-based dashboard layout" as AI slop risk
+- security-lens-reviewer flags a plan that adds a public API endpoint without mentioning auth or rate limiting
+- security-lens-reviewer does NOT flag code quality issues (suppress condition working)
+- scope-guardian-reviewer identifies a plan with 12 implementation units when 4 would deliver the core value
+- scope-guardian-reviewer identifies that the plan proposes a custom solution when an existing framework would work
+- All four agents produce findings with all required fields
+
+**Verification:**
+- All four agents have valid frontmatter and follow the same structure as Unit 1
+- product-lens-reviewer includes the 3-question premise challenge
+- design-lens-reviewer includes the "rate 0-10, describe what 10 looks like" evaluation pattern
+- scope-guardian-reviewer includes the "what already exists?" opening check
+- All agents define confidence calibration and suppress conditions
+- All agents rely on shared findings-schema.json for output normalization
+
+---
+
+- [x] **Unit 3: Rewrite document-review skill with persona pipeline**
+
+**Goal:** Replace the current single-voice document-review SKILL.md with the persona pipeline orchestrator.
+
+**Requirements:** R1, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8
+
+**Dependencies:** Unit 1, Unit 2
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/SKILL.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/references/findings-schema.json`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/references/subagent-template.md`
+- Create: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/references/review-output-template.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+
+**Reference files (aligned with ce:review-beta PR #348 mechanism):**
+- `findings-schema.json`: JSON schema that all persona agents must conform to. Same structure as ce:review-beta with document-specific swaps: `section` replaces `file`+`line`, `deferred_questions` replaces `testing_gaps`, drop `pre_existing`. Same enums for severity, autofix_class, owner.
+- `subagent-template.md`: Shared prompt template with variable slots ({persona_file}, {schema}, {document_content}, {document_path}, {document_type}). Rules: "Return ONLY valid JSON matching the schema", suppress below confidence floor, every finding needs evidence. Adapted from ce:review-beta's template for document context instead of diff context.
+- `review-output-template.md`: Markdown template for synthesized output. Findings grouped by severity (P0-P3), pipe-delimited tables with section, issue, reviewer, confidence, and route (autofix_class -> owner). Adapted from ce:review-beta's template for sections instead of file:line.
+
+The rewritten skill has these phases:
+
+**Phase 1 -- Get and Analyze Document:**
+- Same entry point as current: accept a path or find the most recent doc in `docs/brainstorms/` or `docs/plans/`
+- Read the document
+- Classify document type: requirements doc (from brainstorms/) or plan (from plans/)
+- Analyze content for conditional persona activation signals:
+  - product-lens: user-facing features, market claims, scope decisions, prioritization language, requirements with user/customer focus
+  - design-lens: UI/UX references, frontend components, user flows, wireframes, screen/page/view mentions
+  - security-lens: auth/authorization mentions, API endpoints, data handling, payments, tokens, credentials, encryption
+  - scope-guardian: multiple priority tiers (P0/P1/P2), large requirement count (>8), stretch goals, nice-to-haves, scope boundary language that seems misaligned
+
+**Phase 2 -- Announce and Dispatch Personas:**
+- Announce the review team with per-conditional justifications (e.g., "scope-guardian-reviewer -- plan has 12 requirements across 3 priority levels")
+- Build the agent list: always coherence-reviewer + feasibility-reviewer, plus activated conditional agents
+- Dispatch all agents in parallel via Task tool using fully-qualified names (`compound-engineering:review:<name>`)
+- Pass each agent: document content, document path, document type (requirements vs plan), and the structured output schema
+- Each agent receives the full document -- do not split into sections
+
+**Phase 3 -- Synthesize Findings:**
+Synthesis pipeline (order matters):
+1. **Validate**: Check each agent's output for structural compliance against findings-schema.json. Drop malformed findings but note the agent's name for the coverage section.
+2. **Confidence gate**: Suppress findings below 0.50 confidence. Store them as residual concerns.
+3. **Deduplicate**: Fingerprint each finding using `normalize(section) + normalize(title)`. When fingerprints match: keep highest severity, highest confidence, union evidence, note all agreeing reviewers.
+4. **Promote residual concerns**: Scan residual concerns for overlap with existing findings from other reviewers or concrete blocking risks. Promote to findings at P2 with confidence 0.55-0.65.
+5. **Resolve contradictions**: When personas disagree on the same section (e.g., scope-guardian says cut, coherence says keep for narrative flow), create a combined finding presenting both perspectives with autofix_class `manual` and owner `human` -- let the user decide.
+6. **Route by autofix_class**: `safe_auto` -> apply immediately. Everything else (`gated_auto`, `manual`, `advisory`) -> present to user. Personas classify precisely; the orchestrator collapses to 2 buckets.
+7. **Sort**: P0 -> P1 -> P2 -> P3, then by confidence (descending), then document order.
+
+**Phase 4 -- Apply and Present:**
+- Apply `safe_auto` fixes to the document inline (single pass)
+- Present all other findings (`gated_auto`, `manual`, `advisory`) to the user, grouped by severity
+- Show a brief summary: N auto-fixes applied, M findings to consider
+- Show coverage: which personas ran, any suppressed/residual counts
+- Use the review-output-template.md format for consistent presentation
+
+**Phase 5 -- Next Action:**
+- Use the platform's blocking question tool when available (AskUserQuestion in Claude Code, request_user_input in Codex, ask_user in Gemini). Otherwise present numbered options and wait.
+- Offer: "Refine again" or "Review complete"
+- After 2 refinement passes, recommend completion (carry over from current behavior)
+- "Review complete" as terminal signal for callers
+
+**Pipeline mode:** When called from automated workflows, auto-fixes run silently. Strategic questions are still surfaced (the calling skill decides whether to present them or convert to assumptions).
+
+**Protected artifacts:** Carry over from ce:review -- never flag `docs/brainstorms/`, `docs/plans/`, or `docs/solutions/` files for deletion. Discard any such findings during synthesis.
+
+**What NOT to do section:** Carry over current guardrails:
+- Don't rewrite the entire document
+- Don't add new requirements the user didn't discuss
+- Don't create separate review files or metadata sections
+- Don't over-engineer or add complexity
+- Don't add new sections not discussed in the brainstorm/plan
+
+**Conflict resolution rules for synthesis:**
+- When coherence says "keep for consistency" and scope-guardian says "cut for simplicity" -> combined finding, autofix_class: manual, owner: human
+- When feasibility says "this is impossible" and product-lens says "this is essential" -> P1 finding, autofix_class: manual, owner: human, frame as a tradeoff
+- When multiple personas flag the same issue -> merge into single finding, note consensus, increase confidence
+- When a residual concern from one persona matches a finding from another -> promote the concern, note corroboration
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md` for agent dispatch and synthesis patterns
+- Current `document-review/SKILL.md` for the entry point, iteration guidance, and "What NOT to Do" guardrails
+- iterative-engineering `plan-review/SKILL.md` for synthesis pipeline ordering and fingerprint dedup
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- A backend refactor plan triggers only coherence + feasibility (no conditional personas)
+- A plan mentioning "user authentication flow" triggers coherence + feasibility + security-lens
+- A plan with UI mockups and 15 requirements triggers all 6 personas
+- A safe_auto finding correctly updates a terminology inconsistency without user approval
+- A gated_auto finding is presented to the user (not auto-applied) despite having a suggested_fix
+- A contradictory finding (scope-guardian vs coherence) is presented as a combined manual finding, not as two separate findings
+- A residual concern from one persona is promoted when corroborated by another persona's finding
+- Findings below 0.50 confidence are suppressed (not shown to user)
+- Duplicate findings from two personas are merged into one with both reviewer names
+- "Review complete" signal works correctly with a caller context
+- Second refinement pass recommends completion
+- Protected artifacts are not flagged for deletion
+
+**Verification:**
+- Skill has valid frontmatter (name: document-review, description updated to reflect persona pipeline)
+- All agent references use fully-qualified namespace (`compound-engineering:review:<name>`)
+- Entry point matches current skill (path or auto-find)
+- Terminal signal "Review complete" preserved
+- Conditional persona selection logic is centralized in the skill
+- Synthesis pipeline follows the correct ordering (validate -> gate -> dedup -> promote -> resolve -> route -> sort)
+- Reference files exist: findings-schema.json, subagent-template.md, review-output-template.md
+- Cross-platform guidance included (platform question tool with fallback)
+- Protected artifacts section present
+
+---
+
+- [x] **Unit 4: Update README and validate**
+
+**Goal:** Update plugin documentation to reflect the new agents and revised skill.
+
+**Requirements:** R1, R7
+
+**Dependencies:** Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `plugins/compound-engineering/README.md`
+
+**Approach:**
+- Add 6 new agents to the Review table in README.md (coherence-reviewer, design-lens-reviewer, feasibility-reviewer, product-lens-reviewer, scope-guardian-reviewer, security-lens-reviewer)
+- Update agent count from "25+" to "31+" (or appropriate count after adding 6)
+- Update the document-review description in the skills table if it exists
+- Run `bun run release:validate` to verify consistency
+
+**Patterns to follow:**
+- Existing README.md table formatting
+- Alphabetical ordering within the Review agent table
+
+**Test scenarios:**
+- All 6 new agents appear in README Review table
+- Agent count is accurate
+- `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+**Verification:**
+- README agent count matches actual agent file count
+- All new agents listed with accurate descriptions
+- release:validate passes without errors
+
+## System-Wide Impact
+
+- **Interaction graph:** document-review is called from 4 skills (ce-brainstorm, ce-plan, ce-plan-beta, deepen-plan-beta). The "Review complete" contract is preserved, so no caller changes needed.
+- **Error propagation:** If a persona agent fails or times out during parallel dispatch, the orchestrator should proceed with findings from the agents that completed. Do not block the entire review on a single agent failure. Note the failed agent in the coverage section.
+- **State lifecycle risks:** None -- personas are read-only. Only the orchestrator modifies the document, in a single auto-fix pass.
+- **API surface parity:** The skill name (`document-review`) and terminal signal ("Review complete") remain unchanged. No breaking changes to callers.
+- **Integration coverage:** Verify the skill works when invoked standalone and from each of the 4 caller contexts.
+- **Finding noise risk:** With up to 6 personas, the total finding count could be high. The confidence gate (suppress below 0.50), dedup (fingerprint matching), and suppress conditions (per-persona) are the three mechanisms that control noise. If findings are still too noisy in practice, tighten the confidence gate or add suppress conditions.
+
+## Risks & Dependencies
+
+- **Agent dispatch limit:** ce:review auto-switches to serial mode at >5 agents. Maximum dispatch here is 6 (2 always-on + 4 conditional). If all 6 activate, the orchestrator should still use parallel dispatch since these are lightweight document reviewers reading a single document, not code analyzers scanning a codebase. Document this decision in the skill.
+- **Contradictory findings:** The synthesis phase must handle conflicting persona findings explicitly. The initial implementation should lean toward presenting contradictions (both perspectives as a combined finding) rather than auto-resolving them. This preserves value even if it's slightly noisier.
+- **Finding volume at full activation:** When all 6 personas activate on a large document, the total pre-dedup finding count could exceed 20-30. The synthesis pipeline (confidence gate + dedup + suppress conditions) should reduce this to a manageable set. If it doesn't, the first lever to pull is tightening per-persona suppress conditions.
+- **Persona prompt quality:** The agents are only as good as their prompts. The established review patterns and iterative-engineering references provide battle-tested material, but the compound-engineering versions will be new and may need iteration. Plan for 1-2 rounds of prompt refinement after initial implementation.
+
+## Sources & References
+
+- **Origin document:** [docs/brainstorms/2026-03-23-plan-review-personas-requirements.md](docs/brainstorms/2026-03-23-plan-review-personas-requirements.md)
+- Related code: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md` (multi-agent orchestration pattern)
+- Related code: `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/document-review/SKILL.md` (current implementation to replace)
+- Related code: `plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/` (agent structure reference)
+- Related pattern: iterative-engineering `skills/plan-review/SKILL.md` (synthesis pipeline, findings schema, subagent template)
+- Related pattern: iterative-engineering `agents/coherence-reviewer.md`, `feasibility-reviewer.md`, `scope-guardian-reviewer.md`, `prd-reviewer.md`, `tech-plan-reviewer.md`, `skeptic-reviewer.md` (persona prompt design, confidence calibration, suppress conditions)
+- Related learning: `docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md` (subagent design patterns)
+- Related learning: `docs/solutions/skill-design/claude-permissions-optimizer-classification-fix.md` (pipeline ordering, classification correctness)

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+---
+title: "feat: promote ce:plan-beta and deepen-plan-beta to stable"
+type: feat
+status: completed
+date: 2026-03-23
+---
+
+# Promote ce:plan-beta and deepen-plan-beta to stable
+
+## Overview
+
+Replace the stable `ce:plan` and `deepen-plan` skills with their validated beta counterparts, following the documented 9-step promotion path from `docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md`.
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+The beta versions of `ce:plan` and `deepen-plan` have been tested and are ready for promotion. They currently sit alongside the stable versions as separate skill directories with `disable-model-invocation: true`, meaning users must invoke them manually. Promotion makes them the default for all workflows including `lfg`/`slfg` orchestration.
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+Follow the beta-skills-framework promotion checklist exactly, applied to both skill pairs simultaneously.
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Replace stable SKILL.md content with beta content
+
+**Files to modify:**
+
+1. **`skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md`** -- Replace entire content with `skills/ce-plan-beta/SKILL.md`
+2. **`skills/deepen-plan/SKILL.md`** -- Replace entire content with `skills/deepen-plan-beta/SKILL.md`
+
+### Phase 2: Restore stable frontmatter and remove beta markers
+
+**In promoted `skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md`:**
+
+- Change `name: ce:plan-beta` to `name: ce:plan`
+- Remove `[BETA] ` prefix from description
+- Remove `disable-model-invocation: true` line
+
+**In promoted `skills/deepen-plan/SKILL.md`:**
+
+- Change `name: deepen-plan-beta` to `name: deepen-plan`
+- Remove `[BETA] ` prefix from description
+- Remove `disable-model-invocation: true` line
+
+### Phase 3: Update all internal references from beta to stable names
+
+**In promoted `skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md`:**
+
+- All references to `/deepen-plan-beta` become `/deepen-plan`
+- All references to `ce:plan-beta` become `ce:plan` (in headings, prose, etc.)
+- All references to `-beta-plan.md` file suffix become `-plan.md`
+- Example filenames using `-beta-plan.md` become `-plan.md`
+
+**In promoted `skills/deepen-plan/SKILL.md`:**
+
+- All references to `ce:plan-beta` become `ce:plan`
+- All references to `deepen-plan-beta` become `deepen-plan`
+- Scratch directory paths: `deepen-plan-beta` becomes `deepen-plan`
+
+### Phase 4: Clean up ce-work-beta cross-reference
+
+**In `skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md` (line 450):**
+
+- Remove `ce:plan-beta or ` from the text so it reads just `ce:plan`
+
+### Phase 5: Delete beta skill directories
+
+- Delete `skills/ce-plan-beta/` directory entirely
+- Delete `skills/deepen-plan-beta/` directory entirely
+
+### Phase 6: Update README.md
+
+**In `plugins/compound-engineering/README.md`:**
+
+1. **Update `ce:plan` description** in the Workflow Commands table (line 81): Change from `Create implementation plans` to `Transform features into structured implementation plans grounded in repo patterns`
+2. **Update `deepen-plan` description** in the Utility Commands table (line 93): Description already says `Stress-test plans and deepen weak sections with targeted research` which matches the beta -- verify and keep
+3. **Remove the entire Beta Skills section** (lines 156-165): The `### Beta Skills` heading, explanatory paragraph, table with `ce:plan-beta` and `deepen-plan-beta` rows, and the "To test" line
+4. **Update skill count**: Currently `40+` in the Components table. Removing 2 beta directories decreases the count. Verify with `bun run release:validate` and update if needed
+
+### Phase 7: Validation
+
+1. **Search for remaining `-beta` references**: Grep all files under `plugins/compound-engineering/` for leftover `plan-beta` strings -- every hit is a bug, except historical entries in `CHANGELOG.md` which are expected and must not be modified
+2. **Run `bun run release:validate`**: Check plugin/marketplace consistency, skill counts
+3. **Run `bun test`**: Ensure converter tests still pass (they use skill names as fixtures)
+4. **Verify `lfg`/`slfg` references**: Confirm they reference stable `/ce:plan` and `/deepen-plan` (they already do -- no change needed)
+5. **Verify `ce:brainstorm` handoff**: Confirms it hands off to stable `/ce:plan` (already does -- no change needed)
+6. **Verify `ce:work` compatibility**: Plans from promoted skills use `-plan.md` suffix, same as before
+
+## Files Changed
+
+| File | Action | Notes |
+|------|--------|-------|
+| `skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md` | Replace | Beta content with stable frontmatter |
+| `skills/deepen-plan/SKILL.md` | Replace | Beta content with stable frontmatter |
+| `skills/ce-plan-beta/` | Delete | Entire directory |
+| `skills/deepen-plan-beta/` | Delete | Entire directory |
+| `skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md` | Edit | Remove `ce:plan-beta or` reference at line 450 |
+| `README.md` | Edit | Remove Beta Skills section, verify counts and descriptions |
+
+## Files NOT Changed (verified safe)
+
+These files reference stable `ce:plan` or `deepen-plan` and require **no changes** because stable names are preserved:
+
+- `skills/lfg/SKILL.md` -- calls `/ce:plan` and `/deepen-plan`
+- `skills/slfg/SKILL.md` -- calls `/ce:plan` and `/deepen-plan`
+- `skills/ce-brainstorm/SKILL.md` -- hands off to `/ce:plan`
+- `skills/ce-ideate/SKILL.md` -- explains pipeline
+- `skills/document-review/SKILL.md` -- references `/ce:plan`
+- `skills/ce-compound/SKILL.md` -- references `/ce:plan`
+- `skills/ce-review/SKILL.md` -- references `/ce:plan`
+- `AGENTS.md` -- lists `ce:plan`
+- `agents/research/learnings-researcher.md` -- references both
+- `agents/research/git-history-analyzer.md` -- references `/ce:plan`
+- `agents/review/code-simplicity-reviewer.md` -- references `/ce:plan`
+- `plugin.json` / `marketplace.json` -- no individual skill listings
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] `skills/ce-plan/SKILL.md` contains the beta planning approach (decision-first, phase-structured)
+- [ ] `skills/deepen-plan/SKILL.md` contains the beta deepening approach (selective stress-test, risk-weighted)
+- [ ] No `disable-model-invocation` in either promoted skill
+- [ ] No `[BETA]` prefix in either description
+- [ ] No remaining `-beta` references in any file under `plugins/compound-engineering/`
+- [ ] `skills/ce-plan-beta/` and `skills/deepen-plan-beta/` directories deleted
+- [ ] README Beta Skills section removed
+- [ ] `bun run release:validate` passes
+- [ ] `bun test` passes
+
+## Sources
+
+- **Promotion checklist:** `docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md` (steps 1-9)
+- **Versioning rules:** `docs/solutions/plugin-versioning-requirements.md` (no manual version bumps)

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+---
+title: "refactor: Consolidate todo storage under .context/compound-engineering/todos/"
+type: refactor
+status: completed
+date: 2026-03-24
+origin: docs/brainstorms/2026-03-24-todo-path-consolidation-requirements.md
+---
+
+# Consolidate Todo Storage Under `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`
+
+## Overview
+
+Move the file-based todo system's canonical storage path from `todos/` to `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`, consolidating all compound-engineering workflow artifacts under one namespace. Use a "drain naturally" migration strategy: new todos write to the new path, reads check both paths, legacy files resolve through normal usage.
+
+## Problem Statement / Motivation
+
+The compound-engineering plugin standardized on `.context/compound-engineering/<workflow>/` for workflow artifacts. Multiple skills already use this pattern (`ce-review-beta`, `resolve-todo-parallel`, `feature-video`, `deepen-plan-beta`). The todo system is the last major workflow artifact stored at a different top-level path (`todos/`). Consolidation improves discoverability and organization. PR #345 is adding the `.gitignore` check for `.context/`. (see origin: `docs/brainstorms/2026-03-24-todo-path-consolidation-requirements.md`)
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+Update 7 skills to use `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` as the canonical write path while reading from both locations during the legacy drain period. Consolidate inline todo path references in consumer skills to delegate to the `file-todos` skill as the single authority.
+
+## Technical Considerations
+
+### Multi-Session Lifecycle vs. Per-Run Scratch
+
+Todos are gitignored and transient -- they don't survive clones or branch switches. But unlike per-run scratch directories (e.g., `ce-review-beta/<run-id>/`), a todo's lifecycle spans multiple sessions (pending -> triage -> ready -> work -> complete). The `file-todos` skill should note that `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` should not be cleaned up as part of any skill's post-run scratch cleanup. In practice the risk is low since each skill only cleans up its own namespaced subdirectory, but the note prevents misunderstanding.
+
+### ID Sequencing Across Two Directories
+
+During the drain period, issue ID generation must scan BOTH `todos/` and `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` to avoid collisions. Two todos with the same numeric ID would break the dependency system (`dependencies: ["005"]` becomes ambiguous). The `file-todos` skill's "next ID" logic must take the global max across both paths.
+
+### Directory Creation
+
+The new path is 3 levels deep (`.context/compound-engineering/todos/`). Unlike the old single-level `todos/`, this needs an explicit `mkdir -p` before first write. Add this to the "Creating a New Todo" workflow in `file-todos`.
+
+### Git Tracking
+
+Both `todos/` and `.context/` are gitignored. The `git add todos/` command in `ce-review` (line 448) is dead code -- todos in a gitignored directory were never committed through this path. Remove it.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] New todos created by any skill land in `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`
+- [ ] Existing todos in `todos/` are still found and resolvable by `triage` and `resolve-todo-parallel`
+- [ ] Issue ID generation scans both directories to prevent collisions
+- [ ] Consumer skills (`ce-review`, `ce-review-beta`, `test-browser`, `test-xcode`) delegate to `file-todos` rather than encoding paths inline
+- [ ] `ce-review-beta` report-only prohibition uses path-agnostic language
+- [ ] Stale template paths in `ce-review` (`.claude/skills/...`) fixed to use correct relative path
+- [ ] `bun run release:validate` passes
+
+## Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Update `file-todos` (Foundation)
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/SKILL.md`
+
+This is the authoritative skill -- all other changes depend on getting this right first.
+
+Changes:
+1. **YAML frontmatter description** (line 3): Update `todos/ directory` to `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`
+2. **Overview section** (lines 10-11): Update canonical path reference
+3. **Directory Structure section**: Update path references
+4. **Creating a New Todo workflow** (line 76-77):
+   - Add `mkdir -p .context/compound-engineering/todos/` as first step
+   - Update `ls todos/` for next-ID to scan both directories: `ls .context/compound-engineering/todos/ todos/ 2>/dev/null | grep -o '^[0-9]\+' | sort -n | tail -1`
+   - Update template copy target to `.context/compound-engineering/todos/`
+5. **Reading/Listing commands** (line 106+): Update `ls` and `grep` commands to scan both paths. Pattern: `ls .context/compound-engineering/todos/*-pending-*.md todos/*-pending-*.md 2>/dev/null`
+6. **Dependency checking** (lines 131-142): Update `[ -f ]` checks and `grep -l` to scan both directories
+7. **Quick Reference Commands** (lines 197-232): Update all commands to use new canonical path for writes, dual-path for reads
+8. **Key Distinctions** (lines 237-253): Update "Markdown files in `todos/` directory" to new path
+9. **Add a Legacy Support note** near the top: "During the transition period, always check both `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` (canonical) and `todos/` (legacy) when reading. Write only to the canonical path. Unlike per-run scratch directories, `.context/compound-engineering/todos/` has a multi-session lifecycle -- do not clean it up as part of post-run scratch cleanup."
+
+### Phase 2: Update Consumer Skills (Parallel -- Independent)
+
+These 4 skills only **create** todos. They should delegate to `file-todos` rather than encoding paths inline (R5).
+
+#### 2a. `ce-review` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 244** (`<critical_requirement>`): Replace `todos/ directory` with `the todo directory defined by the file-todos skill`
+2. **Lines 275, 323, 343**: Fix stale template path `.claude/skills/file-todos/assets/todo-template.md` to correct relative reference (or delegate to "load the `file-todos` skill for the template location")
+3. **Line 435** (`ls todos/*-pending-*.md`): Update to reference file-todos conventions
+4. **Line 448** (`git add todos/`): Remove this dead code (both paths are gitignored)
+
+#### 2b. `ce-review-beta` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review-beta/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 35**: Change `todos/` items to reference file-todos skill conventions
+2. **Line 41** (report-only prohibition): Change `do not create todos/` to `do not create todo files` (path-agnostic -- closes loophole where agent could write to new path thinking old prohibition doesn't apply)
+3. **Line 479**: Update `todos/` reference to delegate to file-todos skill
+
+#### 2c. `test-browser` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/test-browser/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 228**: Change `Add to todos/ for later` to `Create a todo using the file-todos skill conventions`
+2. **Line 233**: Update `{id}-pending-p1-browser-test-{description}.md` creation path or delegate to file-todos
+
+#### 2d. `test-xcode` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/test-xcode/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 142**: Change `Add to todos/ for later` to `Create a todo using the file-todos skill conventions`
+2. **Line 147**: Update todo creation path or delegate to file-todos
+
+### Phase 3: Update Reader Skills (Sequential after Phase 1)
+
+These skills **read and operate on** existing todos. They need dual-path support.
+
+#### 3a. `triage` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/triage/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 9**: Update `todos/ directory` to reference both paths
+2. **Lines 152, 275**: Change "Remove it from todos/ directory" to path-agnostic language ("Remove the todo file from its current location")
+3. **Lines 185-186**: Update summary template from `Removed from todos/` to `Removed`
+4. **Line 193**: Update `Deleted: Todo files for skipped findings removed from todos/ directory`
+5. **Line 200**: Update `ls todos/*-ready-*.md` to scan both directories
+
+#### 3b. `resolve-todo-parallel` skill
+
+**File:** `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/resolve-todo-parallel/SKILL.md`
+
+Changes:
+1. **Line 13**: Change `Get all unresolved TODOs from the /todos/*.md directory` to scan both `.context/compound-engineering/todos/*.md` and `todos/*.md`
+
+## Dependencies & Risks
+
+- **Dependency on PR #345**: That PR adds the `.gitignore` check for `.context/`. This change works regardless (`.context/` is already gitignored at repo root), but #345 adds the validation that consuming projects have it gitignored too.
+- **Risk: Agent literal-copying**: Agents often copy shell commands verbatim from skill files. If dual-path commands are unclear, agents may only check one path. Mitigation: Use explicit dual-path examples in the most critical commands (list, create, ID generation) and add a prominent note about legacy path.
+- **Risk: Other branches with in-flight todo work**: The drain strategy avoids this -- no files are moved, no paths break immediately.
+
+## Sources & References
+
+### Origin
+
+- **Origin document:** [docs/brainstorms/2026-03-24-todo-path-consolidation-requirements.md](docs/brainstorms/2026-03-24-todo-path-consolidation-requirements.md) -- Key decisions: drain naturally (no active migration), delegate to file-todos as authority (R5), update all 7 affected skills.
+
+### Internal References
+
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/SKILL.md` -- canonical todo system definition
+- `plugins/compound-engineering/skills/file-todos/assets/todo-template.md` -- todo file template
+- `AGENTS.md:27` -- `.context/compound-engineering/` scratch space convention
+- `.gitignore` -- confirms both `todos/` and `.context/` are already ignored

docs/solutions/adding-converter-target-providers.md

@@ -13,21 +13,22 @@ root_cause: architectural_pattern
 
 ## Problem
 
-When adding support for a new AI platform (e.g., Devin, Cursor, Copilot), the converter CLI architecture requires consistent implementation across types, converters, writers, CLI integration, and tests. Without documented patterns and learnings, new targets take longer to implement and risk architectural inconsistency.
+When adding support for a new AI platform (e.g., Copilot, Windsurf, Qwen), the converter CLI architecture requires consistent implementation across types, converters, writers, CLI integration, and tests. Without documented patterns and learnings, new targets take longer to implement and risk architectural inconsistency.
 
 ## Solution
 
-The compound-engineering-plugin uses a proven **6-phase target provider pattern** that has been successfully applied to 8 targets:
+The compound-engineering-plugin uses a proven **6-phase target provider pattern** that has been successfully applied to 10 targets:
 
 1. **OpenCode** (primary target, reference implementation)
 2. **Codex** (second target, established pattern)
 3. **Droid/Factory** (workflow/agent conversion)
 4. **Pi** (MCPorter ecosystem)
 5. **Gemini CLI** (content transformation patterns)
-6. **Cursor** (command flattening, rule formats)
-7. **Copilot** (GitHub native, MCP prefixing)
-8. **Kiro** (limited MCP support)
-9. **Devin** (playbook conversion, knowledge entries)
+6. **Copilot** (GitHub native, MCP prefixing)
+7. **Kiro** (limited MCP support)
+8. **Windsurf** (rules-based format)
+9. **OpenClaw** (open agent format)
+10. **Qwen** (Qwen agent format)
 
 Each implementation follows this architecture precisely, ensuring consistency and maintainability.
 
@@ -63,14 +64,14 @@ export type {TargetName}Agent = {
 **Key Learnings:**
 
 - Always include a `content` field (full file text) rather than decomposed fields — it's simpler and matches how files are written
-- Use intermediate types for complex sections (e.g., `DevinPlaybookSections` in Devin converter) to make section building independently testable
+- Use intermediate types for complex sections to make section building independently testable
 - Avoid target-specific fields in the base bundle unless essential — aim for shared structure across targets
 - Include a `category` field if the target has file-type variants (agents vs. commands vs. rules)
 
 **Reference Implementations:**
 - OpenCode: `src/types/opencode.ts` (command + agent split)
-- Devin: `src/types/devin.ts` (playbooks + knowledge entries)
 - Copilot: `src/types/copilot.ts` (agents + skills + MCP)
+- Windsurf: `src/types/windsurf.ts` (rules-based format)
 
 ---
 
@@ -158,7 +159,7 @@ export function transformContentFor{Target}(body: string): string {
 
 **Deduplication Pattern (`uniqueName`):**
 
-Used when target has flat namespaces (Cursor, Copilot, Devin) or when name collisions occur:
+Used when target has flat namespaces (Copilot, Windsurf) or when name collisions occur:
 
 ```typescript
 function uniqueName(base: string, used: Set<string>): string {
@@ -197,7 +198,7 @@ function flattenCommandName(name: string): string {
 
 **Key Learnings:**
 
-1. **Pre-scan for cross-references** — If target requires reference names (macros, URIs, IDs), build a map before conversion. Example: Devin needs macro names like `agent_kieran_rails_reviewer`, so pre-scan builds the map.
+1. **Pre-scan for cross-references** — If target requires reference names (macros, URIs, IDs), build a map before conversion to avoid name collisions and enable deduplication.
 
 2. **Content transformation is fragile** — Test extensively. Patterns that work for slash commands might false-match on file paths. Use negative lookahead to skip `/etc`, `/usr`, `/var`, etc.
 
@@ -208,15 +209,15 @@ function flattenCommandName(name: string): string {
 5. **MCP servers need target-specific handling:**
    - **OpenCode:** Merge into `opencode.json` (preserve user keys)
    - **Copilot:** Prefix env vars with `COPILOT_MCP_`, emit JSON
-   - **Devin:** Write setup instructions file (config is via web UI)
-   - **Cursor:** Pass through as-is
+   - **Windsurf:** Write MCP config in target-specific format
+   - **Kiro:** Limited MCP support, check compatibility
 
 6. **Warn on unsupported features** — Hooks, Gemini extensions, Kiro-incompatible MCP types. Emit to stderr and continue conversion.
 
 **Reference Implementations:**
 - OpenCode: `src/converters/claude-to-opencode.ts` (most comprehensive)
-- Devin: `src/converters/claude-to-devin.ts` (content transformation + cross-references)
 - Copilot: `src/converters/claude-to-copilot.ts` (MCP prefixing pattern)
+- Windsurf: `src/converters/claude-to-windsurf.ts` (rules-based conversion)
 
 ---
 
@@ -328,8 +329,7 @@ export async function backupFile(filePath: string): Promise<string | null> {
 
 5. **File extensions matter** — Match target conventions exactly:
    - Copilot: `.agent.md` (note the dot)
-   - Cursor: `.mdc` for rules
-   - Devin: `.devin.md` for playbooks
+   - Windsurf: `.md` for rules
    - OpenCode: `.md` for commands
 
 6. **Permissions for sensitive files** — MCP config with API keys should use `0o600`:
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ export async function backupFile(filePath: string): Promise<string | null> {
 **Reference Implementations:**
 - Droid: `src/targets/droid.ts` (simpler pattern, good for learning)
 - Copilot: `src/targets/copilot.ts` (double-nesting pattern)
-- Devin: `src/targets/devin.ts` (setup instructions file)
+- Windsurf: `src/targets/windsurf.ts` (rules-based output)
 
 ---
 
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ if (targetName === "{target}") {
 }
 
 // Update --to flag description
-const toDescription = "Target format (opencode | codex | droid | cursor | copilot | kiro | {target})"
+const toDescription = "Target format (opencode | codex | droid | cursor | pi | copilot | gemini | kiro | windsurf | openclaw | qwen | all)"
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ export async function syncTo{Target}(outputRoot: string): Promise<void> {
 
 ```typescript
 // Add to validTargets array
-const validTargets = ["opencode", "codex", "droid", "cursor", "pi", "{target}"] as const
+const validTargets = ["opencode", "codex", "droid", "pi", "copilot", "gemini", "kiro", "windsurf", "openclaw", "qwen", "{target}"] as const
 
 // In resolveOutputRoot()
 case "{target}":
@@ -614,7 +614,7 @@ Add to supported targets list and include usage examples.
 
 | Pitfall | Solution |
 |---------|----------|
-| **Double-nesting** (`.cursor/.cursor/`) | Check `path.basename(outputRoot)` before nesting |
+| **Double-nesting** (`.copilot/.copilot/`) | Check `path.basename(outputRoot)` before nesting |
 | **Inconsistent name normalization** | Use single `normalizeName()` function everywhere |
 | **Fragile content transformation** | Test regex patterns against edge cases (file paths, URLs) |
 | **Heuristic section extraction fails** | Use structural mapping (description → Overview, body → Procedure) instead |
@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@ Use this checklist when adding a new target provider:
 
 1. **Droid** (`src/targets/droid.ts`, `src/converters/claude-to-droid.ts`) — Simplest pattern, good learning baseline
 2. **Copilot** (`src/targets/copilot.ts`, `src/converters/claude-to-copilot.ts`) — MCP prefixing, double-nesting guard
-3. **Devin** (`src/converters/claude-to-devin.ts`) — Content transformation, cross-references, intermediate types
+3. **Windsurf** (`src/targets/windsurf.ts`, `src/converters/claude-to-windsurf.ts`) — Rules-based conversion
 4. **OpenCode** (`src/converters/claude-to-opencode.ts`) — Most comprehensive, handles command structure and config merging
 
 ### Key Utilities
@@ -678,7 +678,6 @@ Use this checklist when adding a new target provider:
 
 ### Existing Tests
 
-- `tests/cursor-converter.test.ts` — Comprehensive converter tests
 - `tests/copilot-writer.test.ts` — Writer tests with temp directories
 - `tests/sync-copilot.test.ts` — Sync pattern with symlinks and config merge
 

docs/solutions/integrations/agent-browser-chrome-authentication-patterns.md

@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+---
+title: "Persistent GitHub authentication for agent-browser using named sessions"
+category: integrations
+date: 2026-03-22
+tags:
+  - agent-browser
+  - github
+  - authentication
+  - chrome
+  - session-persistence
+  - lightpanda
+related_to:
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/feature-video/SKILL.md
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/SKILL.md
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/references/authentication.md
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/references/session-management.md
+---
+
+# agent-browser Chrome Authentication for GitHub
+
+## Problem
+
+agent-browser needs authenticated access to GitHub for workflows like the native video
+upload in the feature-video skill. Multiple authentication approaches were evaluated
+before finding one that works reliably with 2FA, SSO, and OAuth.
+
+## Investigation
+
+| Approach | Result |
+|---|---|
+| `--profile` flag | Lightpanda (default engine on some installs) throws "Profiles are not supported with Lightpanda". Must use `--engine chrome`. |
+| Fresh Chrome profile | No GitHub cookies. Shows "Sign up for free" instead of comment form. |
+| `--auto-connect` | Requires Chrome pre-launched with `--remote-debugging-port`. Error: "No running Chrome instance found" in normal use. Impractical. |
+| Auth vault (`auth save`/`auth login`) | Cannot handle 2FA, SSO, or OAuth redirects. Only works for simple username/password forms. |
+| `--session-name` with Chrome engine | Cookies auto-save/restore. One-time headed login handles any auth method. **This works.** |
+
+## Working Solution
+
+### One-time setup (headed, user logs in manually)
+
+```bash
+# Close any running daemon (ignores engine/option changes when reused)
+agent-browser close
+
+# Open GitHub login in headed Chrome with a named session
+agent-browser --engine chrome --headed --session-name github open https://github.com/login
+# User logs in manually -- handles 2FA, SSO, OAuth, any method
+
+# Verify auth
+agent-browser open https://github.com/settings/profile
+# If profile page loads, auth is confirmed
+```
+
+### Session validity check (before each workflow)
+
+```bash
+agent-browser close
+agent-browser --engine chrome --session-name github open https://github.com/settings/profile
+agent-browser get title
+# Title contains username or "Profile" -> session valid, proceed
+# Title contains "Sign in" or URL is github.com/login -> session expired, re-auth
+```
+
+### All subsequent runs (headless, cookies persist)
+
+```bash
+agent-browser --engine chrome --session-name github open https://github.com/...
+```
+
+## Key Findings
+
+### Engine requirement
+
+MUST use `--engine chrome`. Lightpanda does not support profiles, session persistence,
+or state files. Any workflow that uses `--session-name`, `--profile`, `--state`, or
+`state save/load` requires the Chrome engine.
+
+Include `--engine chrome` explicitly in every command that uses an authenticated session.
+Do not rely on environment defaults -- `AGENT_BROWSER_ENGINE` may be set to `lightpanda`
+in some environments.
+
+### Daemon restart
+
+Must run `agent-browser close` before switching engine or session options. A running
+daemon ignores new flags like `--engine`, `--headed`, or `--session-name`.
+
+### Session lifetime
+
+Cookies expire when GitHub invalidates them (typically weeks). Periodic re-authentication
+is required. The feature-video skill handles this by checking session validity before
+the upload step and prompting for re-auth only when needed.
+
+### Auth vault limitations
+
+The auth vault (`agent-browser auth save`/`auth login`) can only handle login forms with
+visible username and password fields. It cannot handle:
+
+- 2FA (TOTP, SMS, push notification)
+- SSO with identity provider redirect
+- OAuth consent flows
+- CAPTCHA
+- Device verification prompts
+
+For GitHub and most modern services, use the one-time headed login approach instead.
+
+### `--auto-connect` viability
+
+Impractical for automated workflows. Requires Chrome to be pre-launched with
+`--remote-debugging-port=9222`, which is not how users normally run Chrome.
+
+## Prevention
+
+### Skills requiring auth must declare engine
+
+State the engine requirement in the Prerequisites section of any skill that needs
+browser auth. Include `--engine chrome` in every `agent-browser` command that touches
+an authenticated session.
+
+### Session check timing
+
+Perform the session check immediately before the step that needs auth, not at skill
+start. A session valid at start may expire during a long workflow (video encoding can
+take minutes).
+
+### Recovery without restart
+
+When expiry is detected at upload time, the video file is already encoded. Recovery:
+re-authenticate, then retry only the upload step. Do not restart from the beginning.
+
+### Concurrent sessions
+
+Use `--session-name` with a semantically descriptive name (e.g., `github`) when multiple
+skills or agents may run concurrently. Two concurrent runs sharing the default session
+will interfere with each other.
+
+### State file security
+
+Session state files in `~/.agent-browser/sessions/` contain cookies in plaintext.
+Do not commit to repositories. Add to `.gitignore` if the session directory is inside
+a repo tree.
+
+## Integration Points
+
+This pattern is used by:
+- `feature-video` skill (GitHub native video upload)
+- Any future skill requiring authenticated GitHub browser access
+- Potential use for other OAuth-protected services (same pattern, different session name)

docs/solutions/integrations/github-native-video-upload-pr-automation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,141 @@
+---
+title: "GitHub inline video embedding via programmatic browser upload"
+category: integrations
+date: 2026-03-22
+tags:
+  - github
+  - video-embedding
+  - agent-browser
+  - playwright
+  - feature-video
+  - pr-description
+related_to:
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/feature-video/SKILL.md
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/SKILL.md
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/references/authentication.md
+---
+
+# GitHub Native Video Upload for PRs
+
+## Problem
+
+Embedding video demos in GitHub PR descriptions required external storage (R2/rclone)
+or GitHub Release assets. Release asset URLs render as plain download links, not inline
+video players. Only `user-attachments/assets/` URLs render with GitHub's native inline
+video player -- the same result as pasting a video into the PR editor manually.
+
+The distinction is absolute:
+
+| URL namespace | Rendering |
+|---|---|
+| `github.com/releases/download/...` | Plain download link (bad UX, triggers download on mobile) |
+| `github.com/user-attachments/assets/...` | Native inline `<video>` player with controls |
+
+## Investigation
+
+1. **Public upload API** -- No public API exists. The `/upload/policies/assets` endpoint
+   requires browser session cookies and is not exposed via REST or GraphQL. GitHub CLI
+   (`gh`) has no support; issues cli/cli#1895, #4228, and #4465 are all closed as
+   "not planned". GitHub keeps this private to limit abuse surface (malware hosting,
+   spam CDN, DMCA liability).
+
+2. **Release asset approach (Strategy B)** -- URLs render as download links, not video
+   players. Clickable GIF previews trigger downloads on mobile. Unacceptable UX.
+
+3. **Claude-in-Chrome JavaScript injection with base64** -- Blocked by CSP/mixed-content
+   policy. HTTPS github.com cannot fetch from HTTP localhost. Base64 chunking is possible
+   but does not scale for larger videos.
+
+4. **`tonkotsuboy/github-upload-image-to-pr`** -- Open-source reference confirming
+   browser automation is the only working approach for producing native URLs.
+
+5. **agent-browser `upload` command** -- Works. Playwright sets files directly on hidden
+   file inputs without base64 encoding or fetch requests. CSP is not a factor because
+   Playwright's `setInputFiles` operates at the browser engine level, not via JavaScript.
+
+## Working Solution
+
+### Upload flow
+
+```bash
+# Navigate to PR page (authenticated Chrome session)
+agent-browser --engine chrome --session-name github \
+  open "https://github.com/[owner]/[repo]/pull/[number]"
+agent-browser scroll down 5000
+
+# Upload video via the hidden file input
+agent-browser upload '#fc-new_comment_field' tmp/videos/feature-demo.mp4
+
+# Wait for GitHub to process the upload (typically 3-5 seconds)
+agent-browser wait 5000
+
+# Extract the URL GitHub injected into the textarea
+agent-browser eval "document.getElementById('new_comment_field').value"
+# Returns: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/[uuid]
+
+# Clear the textarea without submitting (upload already persisted server-side)
+agent-browser eval "const ta = document.getElementById('new_comment_field'); \
+  ta.value = ''; ta.dispatchEvent(new Event('input', { bubbles: true }))"
+
+# Embed in PR description (URL on its own line renders as inline video player)
+gh pr edit [number] --body "[body with video URL on its own line]"
+```
+
+### Key selectors (validated March 2026)
+
+| Selector | Element | Purpose |
+|---|---|---|
+| `#fc-new_comment_field` | Hidden `<input type="file">` | Target for `agent-browser upload`. Accepts `.mp4`, `.mov`, `.webm` and many other types. |
+| `#new_comment_field` | `<textarea>` | GitHub injects the `user-attachments/assets/` URL here after processing the upload. |
+
+GitHub's comment form contains the hidden file input. After Playwright sets the file,
+GitHub uploads it server-side and injects a markdown URL into the textarea. The upload
+is persisted even if the form is never submitted.
+
+## What Was Removed
+
+The following approaches were removed from the feature-video skill:
+
+- R2/rclone setup and configuration
+- Release asset upload flow (`gh release upload`)
+- GIF preview generation (unnecessary with native inline video player)
+- Strategy B fallback logic
+
+Total: approximately 100 lines of SKILL.md content removed. The skill is now simpler
+and has zero external storage dependencies.
+
+## Prevention
+
+### URL validation
+
+After any upload step, confirm the extracted URL contains `user-attachments/assets/`
+before writing it into the PR description. If the URL does not match, the upload failed
+or used the wrong method.
+
+### Upload failure handling
+
+If the textarea is empty after the wait, check:
+1. Session validity (did GitHub redirect to login?)
+2. Wait time (processing can be slow under load -- retry after 3-5 more seconds)
+3. File size (10MB free, 100MB paid accounts)
+
+Do not silently substitute a release asset URL. Report the failure and offer to retry.
+
+### DOM selector fragility
+
+`#fc-new_comment_field` and `#new_comment_field` are GitHub's internal element IDs and
+may change in future UI updates. If the upload stops working, snapshot the PR page and
+inspect the current comment form structure for updated selectors.
+
+### Size limits
+
+- Free accounts: 10MB per file
+- Paid (Pro, Team, Enterprise): 100MB per file
+
+Check file size before attempting upload. Re-encode at lower quality if needed.
+
+## References
+
+- GitHub CLI issues: cli/cli#1895, #4228, #4465 (all closed "not planned")
+- `tonkotsuboy/github-upload-image-to-pr` -- reference implementation
+- GitHub Community Discussions: #29993, #46951, #28219

docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+---
+title: “Beta-to-stable promotions must update orchestration callers atomically”
+category: skill-design
+date: 2026-03-23
+module: plugins/compound-engineering/skills
+component: SKILL.md
+tags:
+  - skill-design
+  - beta-testing
+  - rollout-safety
+  - orchestration
+severity: medium
+description: “When promoting a beta skill to stable, update all orchestration callers in the same PR so they pass correct mode flags instead of inheriting defaults.”
+related:
+  - docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md
+---
+
+## Problem
+
+When a beta skill introduces new invocation semantics (e.g., explicit mode flags), promoting it over its stable counterpart without updating orchestration callers causes those callers to silently inherit the wrong default behavior.
+
+## Solution
+
+Treat promotion as an orchestration contract change, not a file rename.
+
+1. Replace the stable skill with the promoted content
+2. Update every workflow that invokes the skill in the same PR
+3. Hardcode the intended mode at each callsite instead of relying on the default
+4. Add or update contract tests so the orchestration assumptions are executable
+
+## Applied: ce:review-beta -> ce:review (2026-03-24)
+
+This pattern was applied when promoting `ce:review-beta` to stable. The caller contract:
+
+- `lfg` -> `/ce:review mode:autofix`
+- `slfg` parallel phase -> `/ce:review mode:report-only`
+- Contract test in `tests/review-skill-contract.test.ts` enforces these mode flags
+
+## Prevention
+
+- When a beta skill changes invocation semantics, its promotion plan must include caller updates as a first-class implementation unit
+- Promotion PRs should be atomic: promote the skill and update orchestrators in the same branch
+- Add contract coverage for the promoted callsites so future refactors cannot silently drop required mode flags
+- Do not rely on “remembering later” for orchestration mode changes; encode them in docs, plans, and tests

docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-skills-framework.md

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ severity: medium
 description: "Pattern for trialing new skill versions alongside stable ones using a -beta suffix. Covers naming, plan file naming, internal references, and promotion path."
 related:
   - docs/solutions/skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md
+  - docs/solutions/skill-design/beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md
 ---
 
 ## Problem
@@ -79,6 +80,8 @@ When the beta version is validated:
 8. Verify `lfg`/`slfg` work with the promoted skill
 9. Verify `ce:work` consumes plans from the promoted skill
 
+If the beta skill changed its invocation contract, promotion must also update all orchestration callers in the same PR instead of relying on the stable default behavior. See [beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md](./beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md) for the concrete review-skill example.
+
 ## Validation
 
 After creating a beta skill, search its SKILL.md for references to the stable skill name it replaces. Any occurrence of the stable name without `-beta` is a missed rename — it would cause output collisions or route to the wrong skill.

docs/solutions/skill-design/claude-permissions-optimizer-classification-fix.md

@@ -0,0 +1,312 @@
+---
+title: Classification bugs in claude-permissions-optimizer extract-commands script
+category: logic-errors
+date: 2026-03-18
+severity: high
+tags: [security, classification, normalization, permissions, command-extraction, destructive-commands, dcg]
+component: claude-permissions-optimizer
+symptoms:
+  - Dangerous commands (find -delete, git push -f) recommended as safe to auto-allow
+  - Safe/common commands (git blame, gh CLI) invisible or misclassified in output
+  - 632 commands reported as below-threshold noise due to filtering before normalization
+  - git restore -S (safe unstage) incorrectly classified as red (destructive)
+---
+
+# Classification Bugs in claude-permissions-optimizer
+
+## Problem
+
+The `extract-commands.mjs` script in the claude-permissions-optimizer skill had three categories of bugs that affected both security and UX of permission recommendations.
+
+**Symptoms observed:** Running the skill across 200 sessions reported 632 commands as "below threshold noise" -- suspiciously high. Cross-referencing against the Destructive Command Guard (DCG) project confirmed classification gaps on both spectrums.
+
+## Root Cause
+
+### 1. Threshold before normalization (architectural ordering)
+
+The min-count filter was applied to each raw command **before** normalization and grouping. Hundreds of variants of the same logical command (e.g., `git log --oneline src/foo.ts`, `git log --oneline src/bar.ts`) were each discarded individually for falling below the threshold of 5, even though their normalized form (`git log *`) had 200+ total uses.
+
+### 2. Normalization broadens classification
+
+Safety classification happened on the **raw** command, but the result was carried forward to the **normalized** pattern. `node --version` (green via `--version$` regex) would normalize to the dangerously broad `node *`, inheriting the green classification despite `node` being a yellow-tier base command.
+
+### 3. Compound command classification leak
+
+Classify ran on the full raw command string, but normalize only used the first command in a compound chain. So `cd /dir && git branch -D feature` was classified as RED (from the `git branch -D` part) but normalized to `cd *`. The red classification from the second command leaked into the first command's pattern, causing `cd *` to appear in the blocked list.
+
+### 4. Global risk flags causing false fragmentation
+
+Risk flags (`-f`, `-v`) were preserved globally during normalization to keep dangerous variants separate. But `-f` means "force" in `git push -f` and "pattern file" in `grep -f`, while `-v` means "remove volumes" in `docker-compose down -v` and "verbose/invert" everywhere else. Global preservation fragmented green patterns unnecessarily (`grep -v *` separate from `grep *`) and contaminated benign patterns with wrong risk reasons.
+
+### 5. Allowlist glob broader than classification intent
+
+Commands with mode-switching flags (`sed -i`, `find -delete`, `ast-grep --rewrite`) were classified green without the flag but normalized to a broad pattern like `sed *`. The resulting allowlist rule `Bash(sed *)` would auto-allow the destructive form too, since Claude Code's glob matching treats `*` as matching everything. The classification was correct for the individual command but the recommended pattern was unsafe.
+
+### 6. Classification gaps (found via DCG cross-reference)
+
+**Security bugs (dangerous classified as green):**
+- `find` unconditionally in `GREEN_BASES` -- `find -delete` and `find -exec rm` passed as safe
+- `git push -f` regex required `-f` after other args, missed `-f` immediately after `push`
+- `git restore -S` falsely red (lookahead only checked `--staged`, not the `-S` alias)
+- `git clean -fd` regex required `f` at end of flag group, missed `-fd` (f then d)
+- `git checkout HEAD -- file` pattern didn't allow a ref between `checkout` and `--`
+- `git branch --force` not caught alongside `-D`
+- Missing RED patterns: `npm unpublish`, `cargo yank`, `dd of=`, `mkfs`, `pip uninstall`, `apt remove/purge`, `brew uninstall`, `git reset --merge`
+
+**UX bugs (safe commands misclassified):**
+- `git blame`, `git shortlog` -> unknown (missing from GREEN_COMPOUND)
+- `git tag -l`, `git stash list/show` -> yellow instead of green
+- `git clone` -> unknown (not in any YELLOW pattern)
+- All `gh` CLI commands -> unknown (no patterns at all)
+- `git restore --staged/-S` -> red instead of yellow
+
+## Solution
+
+### Fix 1: Reorder the pipeline
+
+Normalize and group commands first, then apply the min-count threshold to the grouped totals:
+
+```javascript
+// Group ALL non-allowed commands by normalized pattern first
+for (const [command, data] of commands) {
+  if (isAllowed(command)) { alreadyCovered++; continue; }
+  const pattern = "Bash(" + normalize(command) + ")";
+  // ... group by pattern, merge sessions, escalate tiers
+}
+
+// THEN filter by min-count on GROUPED totals
+for (const [pattern, data] of patternGroups) {
+  if (data.totalCount < minCount) {
+    belowThreshold += data.rawCommands.length;
+    patternGroups.delete(pattern);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Fix 2: Post-grouping safety reclassification
+
+After grouping, re-classify the normalized pattern itself. If the broader form maps to a more restrictive tier, escalate:
+
+```javascript
+for (const [pattern, data] of patternGroups) {
+  if (data.tier !== "green") continue;
+  if (!pattern.includes("*")) continue;
+  const cmd = pattern.replace(/^Bash\(|\)$/g, "");
+  const { tier, reason } = classify(cmd);
+  if (tier === "red") { data.tier = "red"; data.reason = reason; }
+  else if (tier === "yellow") { data.tier = "yellow"; }
+  else if (tier === "unknown") { data.tier = "unknown"; }
+}
+```
+
+### Fix 3: Classify must match normalize's scope
+
+Classify now extracts the first command from compound chains (`&&`, `||`, `;`) and pipe chains before checking patterns, matching what normalize does. Pipe-to-shell (`| bash`) is excluded from stripping since the pipe itself is the danger.
+
+```javascript
+function classify(command) {
+  const compoundMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*(&&|\|\||;)\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (compoundMatch) return classify(compoundMatch[1].trim());
+  const pipeMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*\|\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (pipeMatch && !/\|\s*(sh|bash|zsh)\b/.test(command)) {
+    return classify(pipeMatch[1].trim());
+  }
+  // ... RED/GREEN/YELLOW checks on the first command only
+}
+```
+
+### Fix 4: Context-specific risk flags
+
+Replaced global `-f`/`-v` risk flags with a contextual system. Flags are only preserved during normalization when they're risky for the specific base command:
+
+```javascript
+const CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS = {
+  "-f": new Set(["git", "docker", "rm"]),
+  "-v": new Set(["docker", "docker-compose"]),
+};
+
+function isRiskFlag(token, base) {
+  if (GLOBAL_RISK_FLAGS.has(token)) return true;
+  const contexts = CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS[token];
+  if (contexts && base && contexts.has(base)) return true;
+  // ...
+}
+```
+
+Risk flags are a **presentation improvement**, not a safety mechanism. Classification + tier escalation handles safety regardless. The contextual approach prevents fragmentation of green patterns (`grep -v *` merges with `grep *`) while keeping dangerous variants visible in the blocked table (`git push -f *` stays separate from `git push *`).
+
+Commands with mode-switching flags (`sed -i`, `ast-grep --rewrite`) are handled via dedicated normalization rules rather than risk flags, since their safe and dangerous forms need entirely different classification.
+
+### Fix 5: Mode-preserving normalization
+
+Commands with mode-switching flags get dedicated normalization rules that preserve the safe/dangerous mode flag, producing narrow patterns safe to recommend:
+
+```javascript
+// sed: preserve the mode flag
+if (/^sed\s/.test(command)) {
+  if (/\s-i\b/.test(command)) return "sed -i *";
+  const sedFlag = command.match(/^sed\s+(-[a-zA-Z])\s/);
+  return sedFlag ? "sed " + sedFlag[1] + " *" : "sed *";
+}
+
+// find: preserve the predicate/action flag
+if (/^find\s/.test(command)) {
+  if (/\s-delete\b/.test(command)) return "find -delete *";
+  if (/\s-exec\s/.test(command)) return "find -exec *";
+  const findFlag = command.match(/\s(-(?:name|type|path|iname))\s/);
+  return findFlag ? "find " + findFlag[1] + " *" : "find *";
+}
+```
+
+GREEN_COMPOUND then matches the narrow normalized forms:
+
+```javascript
+/^sed\s+-(?!i\b)[a-zA-Z]\s/   // sed -n *, sed -e * (not sed -i *)
+/^find\s+-(?:name|type|path|iname)\s/  // find -name *, find -type *
+/^(ast-grep|sg)\b(?!.*--rewrite)/      // ast-grep * (not ast-grep --rewrite *)
+```
+
+Bare forms without a mode flag (`sed *`, `find *`) fall to yellow/unknown since `Bash(sed *)` would match the destructive variant.
+
+### Fix 6: Patch classification gaps
+
+Key regex fixes:
+
+```javascript
+// find: removed from GREEN_BASES; destructive forms caught by RED
+{ test: /\bfind\b.*\s-delete\b/, reason: "find -delete permanently removes files" },
+{ test: /\bfind\b.*\s-exec\s+rm\b/, reason: "find -exec rm permanently removes files" },
+// Safe find via GREEN_COMPOUND:
+/^find\b(?!.*(-delete|-exec))/
+
+// git push -f: catch -f in any position
+{ test: /git\s+(?:\S+\s+)*push\s+.*-f\b/ },
+{ test: /git\s+(?:\S+\s+)*push\s+-f\b/ },
+
+// git restore: exclude both --staged and -S from red
+{ test: /git\s+restore\s+(?!.*(-S\b|--staged\b))/ },
+// And add yellow pattern for the safe form:
+/^git\s+restore\s+.*(-S\b|--staged\b)/
+
+// git clean: match f anywhere in combined flags
+{ test: /git\s+clean\s+.*(-[a-z]*f[a-z]*\b|--force\b)/ },
+
+// git branch: catch both -D and --force
+{ test: /git\s+branch\s+.*(-D\b|--force\b)/ },
+```
+
+New GREEN_COMPOUND patterns for safe commands:
+
+```javascript
+/^git\s+(status|log|diff|show|blame|shortlog|...)\b/  // added blame, shortlog
+/^git\s+tag\s+(-l\b|--list\b)/                         // tag listing
+/^git\s+stash\s+(list|show)\b/                          // stash read-only
+/^gh\s+(pr|issue|run)\s+(view|list|status|diff|checks)\b/  // gh read-only
+/^gh\s+repo\s+(view|list|clone)\b/
+/^gh\s+api\b/
+```
+
+New YELLOW_COMPOUND patterns:
+
+```javascript
+/^git\s+(...|clone)\b/           // added clone
+/^gh\s+(pr|issue)\s+(create|edit|comment|close|reopen|merge)\b/  // gh write ops
+```
+
+## Verification
+
+- Built a test suite of 70+ commands across both spectrums (dangerous and safe)
+- Cross-referenced against DCG rule packs: core/git, core/filesystem, package_managers
+- Final result: 0 dangerous commands classified as green, 0 safe commands misclassified
+- Repo test suite: 344 tests pass
+
+## Prevention Strategies
+
+### Pipeline ordering is an architectural invariant
+
+The correct pipeline order is:
+
+```
+filter(allowlist) -> normalize -> group -> threshold -> re-classify(normalized) -> output
+```
+
+The post-grouping safety check that re-classifies normalized patterns containing wildcards is load-bearing. It must never be removed or moved before the grouping step.
+
+### The allowlist pattern is the product, not the classification
+
+The skill's output is an allowlist glob like `Bash(sed *)`, not a safety tier. Classification determines whether to recommend a pattern, but the pattern itself must be safe to auto-allow. This creates a critical constraint: **commands with mode-switching flags that change safety profile need normalization that preserves the safe mode flag**, so the resulting glob can't match the destructive form.
+
+Example: `sed -n 's/foo/bar/' file` is read-only and safe. But normalizing it to `sed *` produces `Bash(sed *)` which also matches `sed -i 's/foo/bar/' file` (destructive in-place edit). The fix is mode-preserving normalization: `sed -n *` produces `Bash(sed -n *)` which is narrow enough to be safe.
+
+This applies to any command where a flag changes the safety profile:
+- `sed -n *` (green) vs `sed -i *` (red) -- `-n` is read-only, `-i` edits in place
+- `find -name *` (green) vs `find -delete *` (red) -- `-name` is a predicate, `-delete` removes files
+- `ast-grep *` (green) vs `ast-grep --rewrite *` (red) -- default is search, `--rewrite` modifies files
+
+Commands like these should NOT go in `GREEN_BASES` (which produces the blanket `X *` pattern). They need dedicated normalization rules that preserve the mode flag, and `GREEN_COMPOUND` patterns that match the narrower normalized form.
+
+### GREEN_BASES requires proof of no destructive subcommands
+
+Before adding any command to `GREEN_BASES`, verify it has NO destructive flags or modes. If in doubt, use `GREEN_COMPOUND` with explicit negative lookaheads. Commands that should never be in `GREEN_BASES`: `find`, `xargs`, `sed`, `awk`, `curl`, `wget`.
+
+### Regex negative lookaheads must enumerate ALL flag aliases
+
+Every flag exclusion must cover both long and short forms. For git, consult `git <subcmd> --help` for every alias. Example: `(?!.*(-S\b|--staged\b))` not just `(?!.*--staged\b)`.
+
+### Classify and normalize must operate on the same scope
+
+If normalize extracts the first command from compound chains, classify must do the same. Otherwise a dangerous second command (`git branch -D`) contaminates the first command's pattern (`cd *`). Any future change to normalize's scoping logic must be mirrored in classify.
+
+### Risk flags are contextual, not global
+
+Short flags like `-f` and `-v` mean different things for different commands. Adding a short flag to `GLOBAL_RISK_FLAGS` will fragment every green command that uses it innocently. Use `CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS` with explicit base-command sets instead. For commands where a flag completely changes the safety profile (`sed -i`, `ast-grep --rewrite`), use a dedicated normalization rule rather than a risk flag.
+
+### GREEN_BASES must exclude commands useless as allowlist rules
+
+Commands like `cd` and `cal` are technically safe but useless as standalone allowlist rules in agent contexts (shell state doesn't persist, novelty commands never used). Including them creates noise in recommendations. Before adding to GREEN_BASES, ask: would a user actually benefit from `Bash(X *)` in their allowlist?
+
+### RISK_FLAGS must stay synchronized with RED_PATTERNS
+
+Every flag in a `RED_PATTERNS` regex must have a corresponding entry in `GLOBAL_RISK_FLAGS` or `CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS` so normalization preserves it.
+
+## External References
+
+### Destructive Command Guard (DCG)
+
+**Repository:** https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/destructive_command_guard
+
+DCG is a Rust-based security hook with 49+ modular security packs that classify destructive commands. Its pack-based architecture maps well to the classifier's rule sections:
+
+| DCG Pack | Classifier Section |
+|---|---|
+| `core/filesystem` | RED_PATTERNS (rm, find -delete, chmod, chown) |
+| `core/git` | RED_PATTERNS (force push, reset --hard, clean -f, filter-branch) |
+| `strict_git` | Additional git patterns (rebase, amend, worktree remove) |
+| `package_managers` | RED_PATTERNS (publish, unpublish, uninstall) |
+| `system` | RED_PATTERNS (sudo, reboot, kill -9, dd, mkfs) |
+| `containers` | RED_PATTERNS (--privileged, system prune, volume rm) |
+
+DCG's rule packs are a goldmine for validating classifier completeness. When adding new command categories or modifying rules, cross-reference the corresponding DCG pack. Key packs not yet fully cross-referenced: `database`, `kubernetes`, `cloud`, `infrastructure`, `secrets`.
+
+DCG also demonstrates smart detection patterns worth studying:
+- Scans heredocs and inline scripts (`python -c`, `bash -c`)
+- Context-aware (won't block `grep "rm -rf"` in string literals)
+- Explicit safe-listing of temp directory operations (`rm -rf /tmp/*`)
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Script-first skill architecture](./script-first-skill-architecture.md) -- documents the architectural pattern used by this skill; the classification bugs highlight edge cases in the script-first approach
+- [Compound refresh skill improvements](./compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md) -- related skill maintenance patterns
+
+## Testing Recommendations
+
+Future work should add a dedicated classification test suite covering:
+
+1. **Red boundary tests:** Every RED_PATTERNS entry with positive match AND safe variant
+2. **Green boundary tests:** Every GREEN_BASES/COMPOUND with destructive flag variants
+3. **Normalization safety tests:** Verify that `classify(normalize(cmd))` never returns a lower tier than `classify(cmd)`
+4. **DCG cross-reference tests:** Data-driven test with one entry per DCG pack rule, asserting never-green
+5. **Broadening audit:** For each green rule, generate variants with destructive flags and assert they are NOT green
+6. **Compound command tests:** Verify that `cd /dir && git branch -D feat` classifies as green (cd), not red
+7. **Contextual flag tests:** Verify `grep -v pattern` normalizes to `grep *` (not `grep -v *`), while `docker-compose down -v` preserves `-v`
+8. **Allowlist safety tests:** For every green pattern containing `*`, verify that the glob cannot match a known destructive variant (e.g., `Bash(sed -n *)` must not match `sed -i`)

docs/solutions/skill-design/script-first-skill-architecture.md

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+---
+title: "Offload data processing to bundled scripts to reduce token consumption"
+category: "skill-design"
+date: "2026-03-17"
+tags:
+  - token-optimization
+  - skill-architecture
+  - bundled-scripts
+  - data-processing
+severity: "high"
+component: "plugins/compound-engineering/skills"
+---
+
+# Script-First Skill Architecture
+
+When a skill processes large datasets (session transcripts, log files, configuration inventories), having the model do the processing is a token-expensive anti-pattern. Moving data processing into a bundled Node.js script and having the model present the results cuts token usage by 60-75%.
+
+## Origin
+
+Learned while building the `claude-permissions-optimizer` skill, which analyzes Claude Code session transcripts to find safe Bash commands to auto-allow. Initial iterations had the model reading JSONL session files, classifying commands against a 370-line reference doc, and normalizing patterns -- averaging 85-115k tokens per run. After moving all processing into the extraction script, runs dropped to ~40k tokens with equivalent output quality.
+
+## The Anti-Pattern: Model-as-Processor
+
+The default instinct when building a skill that touches data is to have the model read everything into context, parse it, classify it, and reason about it. This works for small inputs but scales terribly:
+
+- Token usage grows linearly with data volume
+- Most tokens are spent on mechanical work (parsing JSON, matching patterns, counting frequencies)
+- Loading reference docs for classification rules inflates context further
+- The model's actual judgment contributes almost nothing to the classification output
+
+## The Pattern: Script Produces, Model Presents
+
+```
+skills/<skill-name>/
+  SKILL.md              # Instructions: run script, present output
+  scripts/
+    process.mjs         # Does ALL data processing, outputs JSON
+```
+
+1. **Script does all mechanical work.** Reading files, parsing structured formats, applying classification rules (regex, keyword lists), normalizing results, computing counts. Outputs pre-classified JSON to stdout.
+
+2. **SKILL.md instructs presentation only.** Run the script, read the JSON, format it for the user. Explicitly prohibit re-classifying, re-parsing, or loading reference files.
+
+3. **Single source of truth for rules.** Classification logic lives exclusively in the script. The SKILL.md references the script's output categories as given facts but does not define them.
+
+## Token Impact
+
+| Approach | Tokens | Reduction |
+|---|---|---|
+| Model does everything (read, parse, classify, present) | ~100k | baseline |
+| Added "do NOT grep session files" instruction | ~84k | 16% |
+| Script classifies; model still loads reference doc | ~38k | 62% |
+| Script classifies; model presents only | ~35k | 65% |
+
+The biggest single win was moving classification into the script. The second was removing the instruction to load the reference file -- once the script handles classification, the reference file is maintenance documentation only.
+
+## When to Apply
+
+Apply script-first architecture when a skill meets **any** of these:
+
+- Processes more than ~50 items or reads files larger than a few KB
+- Classification rules are deterministic (regex, keyword lists, lookup tables)
+- Input data follows a consistent schema (JSONL, CSV, structured logs)
+- The skill runs frequently or feeds into further analysis
+
+**Do not apply** when:
+- The skill's core value is the model's judgment (code review, architectural analysis)
+- Input is unstructured natural language
+- The dataset is small enough that processing costs are negligible
+
+## Anti-Patterns to Avoid
+
+- **Instruction-only optimization.** Adding "don't do X" to SKILL.md without providing a script alternative. The model will find other token-expensive paths to the same result.
+
+- **Hybrid classification.** Having the script classify some items and the model classify the rest. This still loads context and reference docs. Go all-in on the script. Items the script can't classify should be dropped as "unclassified," not handed to the model.
+
+- **Dual rule definitions.** Classification rules in both the script AND the SKILL.md. They drift apart, the model may override the script's decisions, and tokens are wasted on re-evaluation. One source of truth.
+
+## Checklist for Skill Authors
+
+- [ ] Can the data processing be expressed as deterministic logic (regex, keyword matching, field checks)?
+- [ ] Script is the single owner of all classification rules
+- [ ] SKILL.md instructs the model to run the script as its first action
+- [ ] SKILL.md does not restate or duplicate the script's classification logic
+- [ ] Script output is structured JSON the model can present directly
+- [ ] Reference docs exist for maintainers but are never loaded at runtime
+- [ ] After building, verify the model is not doing any mechanical parsing or rule-application work
+
+## Related
+
+- [Reduce plugin context token usage](../../plans/2026-02-08-refactor-reduce-plugin-context-token-usage-plan.md) -- established the principle that descriptions are for discovery, detailed content belongs in the body
+- [Compound refresh skill improvements](compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md) -- patterns for autonomous skill execution and subagent architecture
+- [Beta skills framework](beta-skills-framework.md) -- skill organization and rollout conventions

docs/solutions/workflow/manual-release-please-github-releases.md

@@ -46,11 +46,12 @@ Move the repo to a manual `release-please` model with one standing release PR an
 
 Key decisions:
 
-- Use `release-please` manifest mode for four release components:
+- Use `release-please` manifest mode for five release components:
   - `cli`
   - `compound-engineering`
   - `coding-tutor`
-  - `marketplace`
+  - `marketplace` (Claude marketplace, `.claude-plugin/`)
+  - `cursor-marketplace` (Cursor marketplace, `.cursor-plugin/`)
 - Keep release timing manual: the actual release happens when the generated release PR is merged.
 - Keep release PR maintenance automatic on pushes to `main`.
 - Use GitHub release PRs and GitHub Releases as the canonical release-notes surface for new releases.
@@ -101,6 +102,7 @@ After the migration:
   - `plugins/compound-engineering/**` => `compound-engineering`
   - `plugins/coding-tutor/**` => `coding-tutor`
   - `.claude-plugin/marketplace.json` => `marketplace`
+  - `.cursor-plugin/marketplace.json` => `cursor-marketplace`
 - Optional title scopes are advisory only.
 
 This keeps titles simple while still letting the release system decide the correct component bump.
@@ -147,6 +149,7 @@ This keeps titles simple while still letting the release system decide the corre
   - `compound-engineering-vX.Y.Z`
   - `coding-tutor-vX.Y.Z`
   - `marketplace-vX.Y.Z`
+  - `cursor-marketplace-vX.Y.Z`
 - Root `CHANGELOG.md` is only a pointer to GitHub Releases and is not the canonical source for new releases.
 
 ## Key Files

docs/solutions/workflow/todo-status-lifecycle.md

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+---
+title: "Status-gated todo resolution: making pending/ready distinction load-bearing"
+category: workflow
+date: "2026-03-24"
+tags:
+  - todo-system
+  - status-lifecycle
+  - review-pipeline
+  - triage
+  - safety-gate
+related_components:
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/todo-resolve/
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/todo-triage/
+  - plugins/compound-engineering/skills/todo-create/
+problem_type: correctness-gap
+---
+
+# Status-Gated Todo Resolution
+
+## Problem
+
+The todo system defines a three-state lifecycle (`pending` -> `ready` -> `complete`) across three skills (`todo-create`, `todo-triage`, `todo-resolve`). Different sources create todos with different status assumptions:
+
+| Source | Status created | Reasoning |
+|--------|---------------|-----------|
+| `ce:review` (autofix mode) | `ready` | Built-in triage: confidence gating (>0.60), merge/dedup across 8 personas, owner routing. Only creates todos for `downstream-resolver` findings |
+| `todo-create` (manual) | `pending` (default) | Template default |
+| `test-browser`, `test-xcode` | via `todo-create` | Inherit default |
+
+`todo-resolve` was resolving ALL todos regardless of status. This meant untriaged, potentially ambiguous findings could be auto-implemented without human review. The `pending`/`ready` distinction was purely cosmetic -- dead metadata that nothing branched on.
+
+## Root Cause
+
+The status field was defined in the schema but never enforced at the resolve boundary. `todo-resolve` loaded every non-complete todo and attempted to fix it, collapsing the intended `pending -> triage -> ready -> resolve` pipeline into a flat "resolve everything" approach.
+
+## Solution
+
+Updated `todo-resolve` to partition todos by status in its Analyze step:
+
+- **`ready`** (status field or `-ready-` in filename): resolve these
+- **`pending`**: skip entirely, report at end with hint to run `/todo-triage`
+- **`complete`**: ignore
+
+This is a single-file change scoped to `todo-resolve/SKILL.md`. No schema changes, no new fields, no changes to `todo-create` or `todo-triage` -- just enforcement of the existing contract at the resolve boundary.
+
+## Key Insight: No Automated Source Creates `pending` Todos
+
+No automated source creates `pending` todos. The `pending` status is exclusively a human-authored state for manually created work items that need triage before action.
+
+The safety model becomes:
+- **`ready`** = autofix-eligible. Triage already happened upstream (either built into the review pipeline or via explicit `/todo-triage`).
+- **`pending`** = needs human judgment. Either manually created or from a legacy review path.
+
+This makes auto-resolve safe by design: the quality gate is upstream (in the review), not at the resolve boundary.
+
+## Prevention Strategies
+
+### Make State Transitions Load-Bearing, Not Advisory
+
+If a state field exists, at least one downstream consumer must branch on it. If nothing branches on the value, the field is dead metadata.
+
+- **Gate on state at consumption boundaries.** Any skill that reads todos must partition by status before processing.
+- **Require explicit skip-and-report.** Silent skipping is indistinguishable from silent acceptance. When a skill filters by state, it reports what it filtered out.
+- **Default-deny for new statuses.** If a new status value is added, existing consumers should skip unknown statuses rather than process everything.
+
+### Dead-Metadata Detection
+
+When reviewing a skill that defines a state field, ask: "What would change if this field were always the same value?" If the answer is "nothing," the field is dead metadata and either needs enforcement or removal. This is the exact scenario that produced the original issue.
+
+### Producer Declares Consumer Expectations
+
+When a skill creates artifacts for downstream consumption, it should state which downstream skill processes them and what state precondition that skill requires. The inverse should also hold: consuming skills should state what upstream flows produce items in the expected state.
+
+## Cross-References
+
+- [beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md](../skill-design/beta-promotion-orchestration-contract.md) -- promotion hazard: if mode flags are dropped during promotion, the wrong artifacts are produced upstream
+- [compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md](../skill-design/compound-refresh-skill-improvements.md) -- "conservative confidence in autonomous mode" principle that motivates status enforcement
+- [claude-permissions-optimizer-classification-fix.md](../skill-design/claude-permissions-optimizer-classification-fix.md) -- "pipeline ordering is an architectural invariant" pattern; the same concept applies to the review -> triage -> resolve pipeline

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@every-env/compound-plugin",
-  "version": "2.42.0",
+  "version": "2.52.0",
   "type": "module",
   "private": false,
   "bin": {

plugins/compound-engineering/.claude-plugin/plugin.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "compound-engineering",
-  "version": "2.42.0",
-  "description": "AI-powered development tools. 29 agents, 44 skills, 1 MCP server for code review, research, design, and workflow automation.",
+  "version": "2.52.0",
+  "description": "AI-powered development tools for code review, research, design, and workflow automation.",
   "author": {
     "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
     "email": "kieran@every.to",

plugins/compound-engineering/.cursor-plugin/plugin.json

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 {
   "name": "compound-engineering",
   "displayName": "Compound Engineering",
-  "version": "2.42.0",
-  "description": "AI-powered development tools. 29 agents, 44 skills, 1 MCP server for code review, research, design, and workflow automation.",
+  "version": "2.52.0",
+  "description": "AI-powered development tools for code review, research, design, and workflow automation.",
   "author": {
     "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
     "email": "kieran@every.to",

plugins/compound-engineering/AGENTS.md

@@ -33,10 +33,11 @@ Before committing ANY changes:
 
 ```
 agents/
-├── review/     # Code review agents
-├── research/   # Research and analysis agents
-├── design/     # Design and UI agents
-└── docs/       # Documentation agents
+├── review/           # Code review agents
+├── document-review/  # Plan and requirements document review agents
+├── research/         # Research and analysis agents
+├── design/           # Design and UI agents
+└── docs/             # Documentation agents
 
 skills/
 ├── ce-*/          # Core workflow skills (ce:plan, ce:review, etc.)
@@ -84,6 +85,18 @@ When adding or modifying skills, verify compliance with the skill spec:
 - [ ] When a skill needs to ask the user a question, instruct use of the platform's blocking question tool and name the known equivalents (`AskUserQuestion` in Claude Code, `request_user_input` in Codex, `ask_user` in Gemini)
 - [ ] Include a fallback for environments without a question tool (e.g., present numbered options and wait for the user's reply before proceeding)
 
+### Cross-Platform Task Tracking
+
+- [ ] When a skill needs to create or track tasks, describe the intent (e.g., "create a task list") and name the known equivalents (`TaskCreate`/`TaskUpdate`/`TaskList` in Claude Code, `update_plan` in Codex)
+- [ ] Do not reference `TodoWrite` or `TodoRead` — these are legacy Claude Code tools replaced by `TaskCreate`/`TaskUpdate`/`TaskList`
+- [ ] When a skill dispatches sub-agents, prefer parallel execution but include a sequential fallback for platforms that do not support parallel dispatch
+
+### Script Path References in Skills
+
+- [ ] In bash code blocks, reference co-located scripts using relative paths (e.g., `bash scripts/my-script ARG`) — not `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}` or other platform-specific variables
+- [ ] All platforms resolve script paths relative to the skill's directory; no env var prefix is needed
+- [ ] Always also include a markdown link to the script (e.g., `[scripts/my-script](scripts/my-script)`) so the agent can locate and read it
+
 ### Cross-Platform Reference Rules
 
 This plugin is authored once, then converted for other agent platforms. Commands and agents are transformed during that conversion, but `plugin.skills` are usually copied almost exactly as written.
@@ -118,8 +131,16 @@ grep -E '^description:' skills/*/SKILL.md
 
 ## Adding Components
 
-- **New skill:** Create `skills/<name>/SKILL.md` with required YAML frontmatter (`name`, `description`). Reference files go in `skills/<name>/references/`.
-- **New agent:** Create `agents/<category>/<name>.md` with frontmatter. Categories: `review`, `research`, `design`, `docs`, `workflow`.
+- **New skill:** Create `skills/<name>/SKILL.md` with required YAML frontmatter (`name`, `description`). Reference files go in `skills/<name>/references/`. Add the skill to the appropriate category table in `README.md` and update the skill count.
+- **New agent:** Create `agents/<category>/<name>.md` with frontmatter. Categories: `review`, `document-review`, `research`, `design`, `docs`, `workflow`. Add the agent to `README.md` and update the agent count.
+
+## Upstream-Sourced Skills
+
+Some skills are exact copies from external upstream repositories, vendored locally so the plugin is self-contained. Do not add local modifications -- sync from upstream instead.
+
+| Skill | Upstream |
+|-------|----------|
+| `agent-browser` | `github.com/vercel-labs/agent-browser` (`skills/agent-browser/SKILL.md`) |
 
 ## Beta Skills
 

plugins/compound-engineering/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -9,6 +9,90 @@ All notable changes to the compound-engineering plugin will be documented in thi
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [2.52.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.51.0...compound-engineering-v2.52.0) (2026-03-25)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add consolidation support and overlap detection to `ce:compound` and `ce:compound-refresh` skills ([#372](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/372)) ([fe27f85](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/fe27f85810268a8e713ef2c921f0aec1baf771d7))
+* optimize `ce:compound` speed and effectiveness ([#370](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/370)) ([4e3af07](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4e3af079623ae678b9a79fab5d1726d78f242ec2))
+* promote `ce:review-beta` to stable `ce:review` ([#371](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/371)) ([7c5ff44](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/7c5ff445e3065fd13e00bcd57041f6c35b36f90b))
+* rationalize todo skill names and optimize skills ([#368](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/368)) ([2612ed6](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/2612ed6b3d86364c74dc024e4ce35dde63fefbf6))
+
+## [2.51.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.50.0...compound-engineering-v2.51.0) (2026-03-24)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add `ce:review-beta` with structured persona pipeline ([#348](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/348)) ([e932276](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/e9322768664e194521894fe770b87c7dabbb8a22))
+* promote ce:plan-beta and deepen-plan-beta to stable ([#355](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/355)) ([169996a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/169996a75e98a29db9e07b87b0911cc80270f732))
+* redesign `document-review` skill with persona-based review ([#359](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/359)) ([18d22af](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/18d22afde2ae08a50c94efe7493775bc97d9a45a))
+
+## [2.50.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.49.0...compound-engineering-v2.50.0) (2026-03-23)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **ce-work:** add Codex delegation mode ([#328](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/328)) ([341c379](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/341c37916861c8bf413244de72f83b93b506575f))
+* improve `feature-video` skill with GitHub native video upload ([#344](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/344)) ([4aa50e1](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4aa50e1bada07e90f36282accb3cd81134e706cd))
+* rewrite `frontend-design` skill with layered architecture and visual verification ([#343](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/343)) ([423e692](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/423e69272619e9e3c14750f5219cbf38684b6c96))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* quote frontend-design skill description ([#353](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/353)) ([86342db](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/86342db36c0d09b65afe11241e095dda2ad2cdb0))
+
+## [2.49.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.48.0...compound-engineering-v2.49.0) (2026-03-22)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add execution mode toggle and context pressure bounds to parallel skills ([#336](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/336)) ([216d6df](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/216d6dfb2c9320c3354f8c9f30e831fca74865cd))
+* fix skill transformation pipeline across all targets ([#334](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/334)) ([4087e1d](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/4087e1df82138f462a64542831224e2718afafa7))
+* improve reproduce-bug skill, sync agent-browser, clean up redundant skills ([#333](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/333)) ([affba1a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/affba1a6a0d9320b529d429ad06fd5a3b5200bd8))
+
+## [2.48.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.47.0...compound-engineering-v2.48.0) (2026-03-22)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **git-worktree:** auto-trust mise and direnv configs in new worktrees ([#312](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/312)) ([cfbfb67](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/cfbfb6710a846419cc07ad17d9dbb5b5a065801c))
+* make skills platform-agnostic across coding agents ([#330](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/330)) ([52df90a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/52df90a16688ee023bbdb203969adcc45d7d2ba2))
+
+## [2.47.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.46.0...compound-engineering-v2.47.0) (2026-03-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* improve `repo-research-analyst` by adding a structured technology scan ([#327](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/327)) ([1c28d03](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/1c28d0321401ad50a51989f5e6293d773ac1a477))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **skills:** update ralph-wiggum references to ralph-loop in lfg/slfg ([#324](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/324)) ([ac756a2](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/ac756a267c5e3d5e4ceb2f99939dbb93491ac4d2))
+
+## [2.46.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.45.0...compound-engineering-v2.46.0) (2026-03-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add optional high-level technical design to plan-beta skills ([#322](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/322)) ([3ba4935](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/3ba4935926b05586da488119f215057164d97489))
+
+## [2.45.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.44.0...compound-engineering-v2.45.0) (2026-03-19)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* edit resolve_todos_parallel skill for complete todo lifecycle ([#292](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/292)) ([88c89bc](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/88c89bc204c928d2f36e2d1f117d16c998ecd096))
+* integrate claude code auto memory as supplementary data source for ce:compound and ce:compound-refresh ([#311](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/311)) ([5c1452d](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/5c1452d4cc80b623754dd6fe09c2e5b6ae86e72e))
+
+## [2.44.0](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/compare/compound-engineering-v2.43.0...compound-engineering-v2.44.0) (2026-03-18)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **plugin:** add execution posture signaling to ce:plan-beta and ce:work ([#309](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/issues/309)) ([748f72a](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/commit/748f72a57f713893af03a4d8ed69c2311f492dbd))
+
 ## [2.39.0] - 2026-03-10
 
 ### Added

plugins/compound-engineering/README.md

@@ -6,35 +6,51 @@ AI-powered development tools that get smarter with every use. Make each unit of
 
 | Component | Count |
 |-----------|-------|
-| Agents | 29 |
-| Skills | 44 |
+| Agents | 36 |
+| Skills | 48 |
+| Commands | 7 |
 | MCP Servers | 1 |
 
 ## Agents
 
 Agents are organized into categories for easier discovery.
 
-### Review (15)
+### Review
 
 | Agent | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
 | `agent-native-reviewer` | Verify features are agent-native (action + context parity) |
+| `api-contract-reviewer` | Detect breaking API contract changes |
 | `architecture-strategist` | Analyze architectural decisions and compliance |
 | `code-simplicity-reviewer` | Final pass for simplicity and minimalism |
-| `data-integrity-guardian` | Database migrations and data integrity |
-| `data-migration-expert` | Validate ID mappings match production, check for swapped values |
+| `correctness-reviewer` | Logic errors, edge cases, state bugs |
+| `data-migrations-reviewer` | Migration safety with confidence calibration |
 | `deployment-verification-agent` | Create Go/No-Go deployment checklists for risky data changes |
-| `dhh-rails-reviewer` | Rails review from DHH's perspective |
+| `design-conformance-reviewer` | Verify implementations match design documents |
 | `julik-frontend-races-reviewer` | Review JavaScript/Stimulus code for race conditions |
-| `kieran-rails-reviewer` | Rails code review with strict conventions |
 | `kieran-python-reviewer` | Python code review with strict conventions |
 | `kieran-typescript-reviewer` | TypeScript code review with strict conventions |
+| `maintainability-reviewer` | Coupling, complexity, naming, dead code |
 | `pattern-recognition-specialist` | Analyze code for patterns and anti-patterns |
-| `performance-oracle` | Performance analysis and optimization |
+| `performance-reviewer` | Runtime performance with confidence calibration |
+| `reliability-reviewer` | Production reliability and failure modes |
 | `schema-drift-detector` | Detect unrelated schema.rb changes in PRs |
-| `security-sentinel` | Security audits and vulnerability assessments |
+| `security-reviewer` | Exploitable vulnerabilities with confidence calibration |
+| `testing-reviewer` | Test coverage gaps, weak assertions |
+| `tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer` | FastAPI code review from tiangolo's perspective |
 
-### Research (6)
+### Document Review
+
+| Agent | Description |
+|-------|-------------|
+| `coherence-reviewer` | Review documents for internal consistency, contradictions, and terminology drift |
+| `design-lens-reviewer` | Review plans for missing design decisions, interaction states, and AI slop risk |
+| `feasibility-reviewer` | Evaluate whether proposed technical approaches will survive contact with reality |
+| `product-lens-reviewer` | Challenge problem framing, evaluate scope decisions, surface goal misalignment |
+| `scope-guardian-reviewer` | Challenge unjustified complexity, scope creep, and premature abstractions |
+| `security-lens-reviewer` | Evaluate plans for security gaps at the plan level (auth, data, APIs) |
+
+### Research
 
 | Agent | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
@@ -45,28 +61,20 @@ Agents are organized into categories for easier discovery.
 | `learnings-researcher` | Search institutional learnings for relevant past solutions |
 | `repo-research-analyst` | Research repository structure and conventions |
 
-### Design (3)
-
-| Agent | Description |
-|-------|-------------|
-| `design-implementation-reviewer` | Verify UI implementations match Figma designs |
-| `design-iterator` | Iteratively refine UI through systematic design iterations |
-| `figma-design-sync` | Synchronize web implementations with Figma designs |
-
-### Workflow (4)
+### Workflow
 
 | Agent | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
 | `bug-reproduction-validator` | Systematically reproduce and validate bug reports |
-| `lint` | Run linting and code quality checks on Ruby and ERB files |
+| `lint` | Run linting and code quality checks on Python files |
 | `pr-comment-resolver` | Address PR comments and implement fixes |
 | `spec-flow-analyzer` | Analyze user flows and identify gaps in specifications |
 
-### Docs (1)
+### Docs
 
 | Agent | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
-| `ankane-readme-writer` | Create READMEs following Ankane-style template for Ruby gems |
+| `python-package-readme-writer` | Create READMEs following concise documentation style for Python packages |
 
 ## Commands
 
@@ -78,12 +86,34 @@ Core workflow commands use `ce:` prefix to unambiguously identify them as compou
 |---------|-------------|
 | `/ce:ideate` | Discover high-impact project improvements through divergent ideation and adversarial filtering |
 | `/ce:brainstorm` | Explore requirements and approaches before planning |
-| `/ce:plan` | Create implementation plans |
-| `/ce:review` | Run comprehensive code reviews |
+| `/ce:plan` | Transform features into structured implementation plans grounded in repo patterns |
+| `/ce:review` | Structured code review with tiered persona agents, confidence gating, and dedup pipeline |
 | `/ce:work` | Execute work items systematically |
 | `/ce:compound` | Document solved problems to compound team knowledge |
 | `/ce:compound-refresh` | Refresh stale or drifting learnings and decide whether to keep, update, replace, or archive them |
 
+### Writing Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `/essay-outline` | Transform a brain dump into a story-structured essay outline |
+| `/essay-edit` | Expert essay editor for line-level editing and structural review |
+
+### PR & Todo Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `/pr-comments-to-todos` | Fetch PR comments and convert them into todo files for triage |
+| `/resolve_todo_parallel` | Resolve all pending CLI todos using parallel processing |
+
+### Deprecated Workflow Aliases
+
+| Command | Forwards to |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `/workflows:plan` | `/ce:plan` |
+| `/workflows:review` | `/ce:review` |
+| `/workflows:work` | `/ce:work` |
+
 ### Utility Commands
 
 | Command | Description |
@@ -92,18 +122,15 @@ Core workflow commands use `ce:` prefix to unambiguously identify them as compou
 | `/slfg` | Full autonomous workflow with swarm mode for parallel execution |
 | `/deepen-plan` | Stress-test plans and deepen weak sections with targeted research |
 | `/changelog` | Create engaging changelogs for recent merges |
-| `/create-agent-skill` | Create or edit Claude Code skills |
 | `/generate_command` | Generate new slash commands |
-| `/heal-skill` | Fix skill documentation issues |
 | `/sync` | Sync Claude Code config across machines |
-| `/report-bug` | Report a bug in the plugin |
+| `/report-bug-ce` | Report a bug in the compound-engineering plugin |
 | `/reproduce-bug` | Reproduce bugs using logs and console |
-| `/resolve_parallel` | Resolve TODO comments in parallel |
-| `/resolve_pr_parallel` | Resolve PR comments in parallel |
-| `/resolve_todo_parallel` | Resolve todos in parallel |
-| `/triage` | Triage and prioritize issues |
+| `/resolve-pr-parallel` | Resolve PR comments in parallel |
+| `/todo-resolve` | Resolve todos in parallel |
+| `/todo-triage` | Triage and prioritize pending todos |
 | `/test-browser` | Run browser tests on PR-affected pages |
-| `/xcode-test` | Build and test iOS apps on simulator |
+| `/test-xcode` | Build and test iOS apps on simulator |
 | `/feature-video` | Record video walkthroughs and add to PR description |
 
 ## Skills
@@ -118,25 +145,37 @@ Core workflow commands use `ce:` prefix to unambiguously identify them as compou
 
 | Skill | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
-| `andrew-kane-gem-writer` | Write Ruby gems following Andrew Kane's patterns |
 | `compound-docs` | Capture solved problems as categorized documentation |
-| `create-agent-skills` | Expert guidance for creating Claude Code skills |
-| `dhh-rails-style` | Write Ruby/Rails code in DHH's 37signals style |
-| `dspy-ruby` | Build type-safe LLM applications with DSPy.rb |
+| `fastapi-style` | Write Python/FastAPI code following opinionated best practices |
 | `frontend-design` | Create production-grade frontend interfaces |
+| `python-package-writer` | Write Python packages following production-ready patterns |
 
 
-### Content & Workflow
+### Content & Writing
 
 | Skill | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
-| `document-review` | Improve documents through structured self-review |
+| `document-review` | Review documents using parallel persona agents for role-specific feedback |
 | `every-style-editor` | Review copy for Every's style guide compliance |
-| `file-todos` | File-based todo tracking system |
-| `git-worktree` | Manage Git worktrees for parallel development |
+| `john-voice` | Write content in John Lamb's authentic voice across all venues |
 | `proof` | Create, edit, and share documents via Proof collaborative editor |
+| `proof-push` | Push markdown documents to a running Proof server |
+| `story-lens` | Evaluate prose quality using George Saunders's craft framework |
+
+### Workflow & Process
+
+| Skill | Description |
+|-------|-------------|
+| `claude-permissions-optimizer` | Optimize Claude Code permissions from session history |
+| `git-worktree` | Manage Git worktrees for parallel development |
+| `jira-ticket-writer` | Create Jira tickets with pressure-testing for tone and AI-isms |
 | `resolve-pr-parallel` | Resolve PR review comments in parallel |
 | `setup` | Configure which review agents run for your project |
+| `ship-it` | Ticket, branch, commit, and open a PR in one shot |
+| `sync-confluence` | Sync local markdown documentation to Confluence Cloud |
+| `todo-create` | File-based todo tracking system |
+| `upstream-merge` | Structured workflow for incorporating upstream changes into a fork |
+| `weekly-shipped` | Summarize recently shipped work across the team |
 
 ### Multi-Agent Orchestration
 
@@ -156,21 +195,11 @@ Core workflow commands use `ce:` prefix to unambiguously identify them as compou
 |-------|-------------|
 | `agent-browser` | CLI-based browser automation using Vercel's agent-browser |
 
-### Beta Skills
-
-Experimental versions of core workflow skills. These are being tested before replacing their stable counterparts. They work standalone but are not yet wired into the automated `lfg`/`slfg` orchestration.
-
-| Skill | Description | Replaces |
-|-------|-------------|----------|
-| `ce:plan-beta` | Decision-first planning focused on boundaries, sequencing, and verification | `ce:plan` |
-| `deepen-plan-beta` | Selective stress-test that targets weak sections with research | `deepen-plan` |
-
-To test: invoke `/ce:plan-beta` or `/deepen-plan-beta` directly. Plans produced by the beta skills are compatible with `/ce:work`.
-
-### Image Generation
+### Image Generation & Diagrams
 
 | Skill | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
+| `excalidraw-png-export` | Create hand-drawn style diagrams and export as PNG |
 | `gemini-imagegen` | Generate and edit images using Google's Gemini API |
 
 **gemini-imagegen features:**

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----
-name: design-implementation-reviewer
-description: "Visually compares live UI implementation against Figma designs and provides detailed feedback on discrepancies. Use after writing or modifying HTML/CSS/React components to verify design fidelity."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user has just implemented a new component based on a Figma design.
-user: "I've finished implementing the hero section based on the Figma design"
-assistant: "I'll review how well your implementation matches the Figma design."
-<commentary>Since UI implementation has been completed, use the design-implementation-reviewer agent to compare the live version with Figma.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: After the general code agent has implemented design changes.
-user: "Update the button styles to match the new design system"
-assistant: "I've updated the button styles. Now let me verify the implementation matches the Figma specifications."
-<commentary>After implementing design changes, proactively use the design-implementation-reviewer to ensure accuracy.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are an expert UI/UX implementation reviewer specializing in ensuring pixel-perfect fidelity between Figma designs and live implementations. You have deep expertise in visual design principles, CSS, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
-
-Your primary responsibility is to conduct thorough visual comparisons between implemented UI and Figma designs, providing actionable feedback on discrepancies.
-
-## Your Workflow
-
-1. **Capture Implementation State**
-   - Use agent-browser CLI to capture screenshots of the implemented UI
-   - Test different viewport sizes if the design includes responsive breakpoints
-   - Capture interactive states (hover, focus, active) when relevant
-   - Document the URL and selectors of the components being reviewed
-
-   ```bash
-   agent-browser open [url]
-   agent-browser snapshot -i
-   agent-browser screenshot output.png
-   # For hover states:
-   agent-browser hover @e1
-   agent-browser screenshot hover-state.png
-   ```
-
-2. **Retrieve Design Specifications**
-   - Use the Figma MCP to access the corresponding design files
-   - Extract design tokens (colors, typography, spacing, shadows)
-   - Identify component specifications and design system rules
-   - Note any design annotations or developer handoff notes
-
-3. **Conduct Systematic Comparison**
-   - **Visual Fidelity**: Compare layouts, spacing, alignment, and proportions
-   - **Typography**: Verify font families, sizes, weights, line heights, and letter spacing
-   - **Colors**: Check background colors, text colors, borders, and gradients
-   - **Spacing**: Measure padding, margins, and gaps against design specs
-   - **Interactive Elements**: Verify button states, form inputs, and animations
-   - **Responsive Behavior**: Ensure breakpoints match design specifications
-   - **Accessibility**: Note any WCAG compliance issues visible in the implementation
-
-4. **Generate Structured Review**
-   Structure your review as follows:
-   ```
-   ## Design Implementation Review
-   
-   ### ✅ Correctly Implemented
-   - [List elements that match the design perfectly]
-   
-   ### ⚠️ Minor Discrepancies
-   - [Issue]: [Current implementation] vs [Expected from Figma]
-     - Impact: [Low/Medium]
-     - Fix: [Specific CSS/code change needed]
-   
-   ### ❌ Major Issues
-   - [Issue]: [Description of significant deviation]
-     - Impact: High
-     - Fix: [Detailed correction steps]
-   
-   ### 📐 Measurements
-   - [Component]: Figma: [value] | Implementation: [value]
-   
-   ### 💡 Recommendations
-   - [Suggestions for improving design consistency]
-   ```
-
-5. **Provide Actionable Fixes**
-   - Include specific CSS properties and values that need adjustment
-   - Reference design tokens from the design system when applicable
-   - Suggest code snippets for complex fixes
-   - Prioritize fixes based on visual impact and user experience
-
-## Important Guidelines
-
-- **Be Precise**: Use exact pixel values, hex codes, and specific CSS properties
-- **Consider Context**: Some variations might be intentional (e.g., browser rendering differences)
-- **Focus on User Impact**: Prioritize issues that affect usability or brand consistency
-- **Account for Technical Constraints**: Recognize when perfect fidelity might not be technically feasible
-- **Reference Design System**: When available, cite design system documentation
-- **Test Across States**: Don't just review static appearance; consider interactive states
-
-## Edge Cases to Consider
-
-- Browser-specific rendering differences
-- Font availability and fallbacks
-- Dynamic content that might affect layout
-- Animations and transitions not visible in static designs
-- Accessibility improvements that might deviate from pure visual design
-
-When you encounter ambiguity between the design and implementation requirements, clearly note the discrepancy and provide recommendations for both strict design adherence and practical implementation approaches.
-
-Your goal is to ensure the implementation delivers the intended user experience while maintaining design consistency and technical excellence.
-

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/design/design-iterator.md

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----
-name: design-iterator
-description: "Iteratively refines UI design through N screenshot-analyze-improve cycles. Use PROACTIVELY when design changes aren't coming together after 1-2 attempts, or when user requests iterative refinement."
-color: violet
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: User asks to change button color but result still looks off.
-user: "Change the button to blue"
-assistant: [makes change, takes screenshot] "The button is now blue, but I notice the overall color balance still feels off. Would you like me to use the design-iterator agent with 5 iterations to systematically improve the color harmony and visual balance?"
-<commentary>PROACTIVE USE: After a simple change doesn't fully resolve the design issue, suggest the design-iterator to do deeper work.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: User's design request leads to something that doesn't look right.
-user: "Make the hero section more modern"
-assistant: [makes initial changes] "I've added some modern elements, but the result isn't quite coming together. This looks like it needs iterative refinement. Let me use the design-iterator agent with 10 iterations to systematically improve typography, spacing, colors, and visual hierarchy until it feels polished."
-<commentary>PROACTIVE USE: When initial design work produces mediocre results, automatically suggest or use the design-iterator for comprehensive improvement.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: User wants explicit iterative refinement.
-user: "The features section looks boring, iterate on it 10 times"
-assistant: "I'll use the design-iterator agent to systematically refine your features section through 10 iterations of visual improvements"
-<commentary>User explicitly requests iteration, use design-iterator directly.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: Design task requires research and multiple passes.
-user: "Look at how Stripe does their pricing page and make mine better"
-assistant: "I'll launch the design-iterator agent with 8 iterations to research Stripe's design patterns and progressively apply those insights to your pricing page"
-<commentary>Competitor research combined with iterative refinement benefits from the systematic approach.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are an expert UI/UX design iterator specializing in systematic, progressive refinement of web components. Your methodology combines visual analysis, competitor research, and incremental improvements to transform ordinary interfaces into polished, professional designs.
-
-## Core Methodology
-
-For each iteration cycle, you must:
-
-1. **Take Screenshot**: Capture ONLY the target element/area using focused screenshots (see below)
-2. **Analyze**: Identify 3-5 specific improvements that could enhance the design
-3. **Implement**: Make those targeted changes to the code
-4. **Document**: Record what was changed and why
-5. **Repeat**: Continue for the specified number of iterations
-
-## Focused Screenshots (IMPORTANT)
-
-**Always screenshot only the element or area you're working on, NOT the full page.** This keeps context focused and reduces noise.
-
-### Setup: Set Appropriate Window Size
-
-Before starting iterations, open the browser in headed mode to see and resize as needed:
-
-```bash
-agent-browser --headed open [url]
-```
-
-Recommended viewport sizes for reference:
-- Small component (button, card): 800x600
-- Medium section (hero, features): 1200x800
-- Full page section: 1440x900
-
-### Taking Element Screenshots
-
-1. First, get element references with `agent-browser snapshot -i`
-2. Find the ref for your target element (e.g., @e1, @e2)
-3. Use `agent-browser scrollintoview @e1` to focus on specific elements
-4. Take screenshot: `agent-browser screenshot output.png`
-
-### Viewport Screenshots
-
-For focused screenshots:
-1. Use `agent-browser scrollintoview @e1` to scroll element into view
-2. Take viewport screenshot: `agent-browser screenshot output.png`
-
-### Example Workflow
-
-```bash
-1. agent-browser open [url]
-2. agent-browser snapshot -i  # Get refs
-3. agent-browser screenshot output.png
-4. [analyze and implement changes]
-5. agent-browser screenshot output-v2.png
-6. [repeat...]
-```
-
-**Keep screenshots focused** - capture only the element/area you're working on to reduce noise.
-
-## Design Principles to Apply
-
-When analyzing components, look for opportunities in these areas:
-
-### Visual Hierarchy
-
-- Headline sizing and weight progression
-- Color contrast and emphasis
-- Whitespace and breathing room
-- Section separation and groupings
-
-### Modern Design Patterns
-
-- Gradient backgrounds and subtle patterns
-- Micro-interactions and hover states
-- Badge and tag styling
-- Icon treatments (size, color, backgrounds)
-- Border radius consistency
-
-### Typography
-
-- Font pairing (serif headlines, sans-serif body)
-- Line height and letter spacing
-- Text color variations (slate-900, slate-600, slate-400)
-- Italic emphasis for key phrases
-
-### Layout Improvements
-
-- Hero card patterns (featured item larger)
-- Grid arrangements (asymmetric can be more interesting)
-- Alternating patterns for visual rhythm
-- Proper responsive breakpoints
-
-### Polish Details
-
-- Shadow depth and color (blue shadows for blue buttons)
-- Animated elements (subtle pulses, transitions)
-- Social proof badges
-- Trust indicators
-- Numbered or labeled items
-
-## Competitor Research (When Requested)
-
-If asked to research competitors:
-
-1. Navigate to 2-3 competitor websites
-2. Take screenshots of relevant sections
-3. Extract specific techniques they use
-4. Apply those insights in subsequent iterations
-
-Popular design references:
-
-- Stripe: Clean gradients, depth, premium feel
-- Linear: Dark themes, minimal, focused
-- Vercel: Typography-forward, confident whitespace
-- Notion: Friendly, approachable, illustration-forward
-- Mixpanel: Data visualization, clear value props
-- Wistia: Conversational copy, question-style headlines
-
-## Iteration Output Format
-
-For each iteration, output:
-
-```
-## Iteration N/Total
-
-**What's working:** [Brief - don't over-analyze]
-
-**ONE thing to improve:** [Single most impactful change]
-
-**Change:** [Specific, measurable - e.g., "Increase hero font-size from 48px to 64px"]
-
-**Implementation:** [Make the ONE code change]
-
-**Screenshot:** [Take new screenshot]
-
----
-```
-
-**RULE: If you can't identify ONE clear improvement, the design is done. Stop iterating.**
-
-## Important Guidelines
-
-- **SMALL CHANGES ONLY** - Make 1-2 targeted changes per iteration, never more
-- Each change should be specific and measurable (e.g., "increase heading size from 24px to 32px")
-- Before each change, decide: "What is the ONE thing that would improve this most right now?"
-- Don't undo good changes from previous iterations
-- Build progressively - early iterations focus on structure, later on polish
-- Always preserve existing functionality
-- Keep accessibility in mind (contrast ratios, semantic HTML)
-- If something looks good, leave it alone - resist the urge to "improve" working elements
-
-## Starting an Iteration Cycle
-
-When invoked, you should:
-
-### Step 0: Check for Design Skills in Context
-
-**Design skills like swiss-design, frontend-design, etc. are automatically loaded when invoked by the user.** Check your context for active skill instructions.
-
-If the user mentions a design style (Swiss, minimalist, Stripe-like, etc.), look for:
-- Loaded skill instructions in your system context
-- Apply those principles throughout ALL iterations
-
-Key principles to extract from any loaded design skill:
-- Grid system (columns, gutters, baseline)
-- Typography rules (scale, alignment, hierarchy)
-- Color philosophy
-- Layout principles (asymmetry, whitespace)
-- Anti-patterns to avoid
-
-### Step 1-5: Continue with iteration cycle
-
-1. Confirm the target component/file path
-2. Confirm the number of iterations requested (default: 10)
-3. Optionally confirm any competitor sites to research
-4. Set up browser with `agent-browser` for appropriate viewport
-5. Begin the iteration cycle with loaded skill principles
-
-Start by taking an initial screenshot of the target element to establish baseline, then proceed with systematic improvements.
-
-Avoid over-engineering. Only make changes that are directly requested or clearly necessary. Keep solutions simple and focused. Don't add features, refactor code, or make "improvements" beyond what was asked. A bug fix doesn't need surrounding code cleaned up. A simple feature doesn't need extra configurability. Don't add error handling, fallbacks, or validation for scenarios that can't happen. Trust internal code and framework guarantees. Only validate at system boundaries (user input, external APIs). Don't use backwards-compatibility shims when you can just change the code. Don't create helpers, utilities, or abstractions for one-time operations. Don't design for hypothetical future requirements. The right amount of complexity is the minimum needed for the current task. Reuse existing abstractions where possible and follow the DRY principle.
-
-ALWAYS read and understand relevant files before proposing code edits. Do not speculate about code you have not inspected. If the user references a specific file/path, you MUST open and inspect it before explaining or proposing fixes. Be rigorous and persistent in searching code for key facts. Thoroughly review the style, conventions, and abstractions of the codebase before implementing new features or abstractions.
-
-<frontend_aesthetics> You tend to converge toward generic, "on distribution" outputs. In frontend design,this creates what users call the "AI slop" aesthetic. Avoid this: make creative,distinctive frontends that surprise and delight. Focus on:
-
-- Typography: Choose fonts that are beautiful, unique, and interesting. Avoid generic fonts like Arial and Inter; opt instead for distinctive choices that elevate the frontend's aesthetics.
-- Color & Theme: Commit to a cohesive aesthetic. Use CSS variables for consistency. Dominant colors with sharp accents outperform timid, evenly-distributed palettes. Draw from IDE themes and cultural aesthetics for inspiration.
-- Motion: Use animations for effects and micro-interactions. Prioritize CSS-only solutions for HTML. Use Motion library for React when available. Focus on high-impact moments: one well-orchestrated page load with staggered reveals (animation-delay) creates more delight than scattered micro-interactions.
-- Backgrounds: Create atmosphere and depth rather than defaulting to solid colors. Layer CSS gradients, use geometric patterns, or add contextual effects that match the overall aesthetic. Avoid generic AI-generated aesthetics:
-- Overused font families (Inter, Roboto, Arial, system fonts)
-- Clichéd color schemes (particularly purple gradients on white backgrounds)
-- Predictable layouts and component patterns
-- Cookie-cutter design that lacks context-specific character Interpret creatively and make unexpected choices that feel genuinely designed for the context. Vary between light and dark themes, different fonts, different aesthetics. You still tend to converge on common choices (Space Grotesk, for example) across generations. Avoid this: it is critical that you think outside the box! </frontend_aesthetics>

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/design/figma-design-sync.md

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----
-name: figma-design-sync
-description: "Detects and fixes visual differences between a web implementation and its Figma design. Use iteratively when syncing implementation to match Figma specs."
-model: inherit
-color: purple
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: User has just implemented a new component and wants to ensure it matches the Figma design.
-user: "I've just finished implementing the hero section component. Can you check if it matches the Figma design at https://figma.com/file/abc123/design?node-id=45:678"
-assistant: "I'll use the figma-design-sync agent to compare your implementation with the Figma design and fix any differences."
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: User is working on responsive design and wants to verify mobile breakpoint matches design.
-user: "The mobile view doesn't look quite right. Here's the Figma: https://figma.com/file/xyz789/mobile?node-id=12:34"
-assistant: "Let me use the figma-design-sync agent to identify the differences and fix them."
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: After initial fixes, user wants to verify the implementation now matches.
-user: "Can you check if the button component matches the design now?"
-assistant: "I'll run the figma-design-sync agent again to verify the implementation matches the Figma design."
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are an expert design-to-code synchronization specialist with deep expertise in visual design systems, web development, CSS/Tailwind styling, and automated quality assurance. Your mission is to ensure pixel-perfect alignment between Figma designs and their web implementations through systematic comparison, detailed analysis, and precise code adjustments.
-
-## Your Core Responsibilities
-
-1. **Design Capture**: Use the Figma MCP to access the specified Figma URL and node/component. Extract the design specifications including colors, typography, spacing, layout, shadows, borders, and all visual properties. Also take a screenshot and load it into the agent.
-
-2. **Implementation Capture**: Use agent-browser CLI to navigate to the specified web page/component URL and capture a high-quality screenshot of the current implementation.
-
-   ```bash
-   agent-browser open [url]
-   agent-browser snapshot -i
-   agent-browser screenshot implementation.png
-   ```
-
-3. **Systematic Comparison**: Perform a meticulous visual comparison between the Figma design and the screenshot, analyzing:
-
-   - Layout and positioning (alignment, spacing, margins, padding)
-   - Typography (font family, size, weight, line height, letter spacing)
-   - Colors (backgrounds, text, borders, shadows)
-   - Visual hierarchy and component structure
-   - Responsive behavior and breakpoints
-   - Interactive states (hover, focus, active) if visible
-   - Shadows, borders, and decorative elements
-   - Icon sizes, positioning, and styling
-   - Max width, height etc.
-
-4. **Detailed Difference Documentation**: For each discrepancy found, document:
-
-   - Specific element or component affected
-   - Current state in implementation
-   - Expected state from Figma design
-   - Severity of the difference (critical, moderate, minor)
-   - Recommended fix with exact values
-
-5. **Precise Implementation**: Make the necessary code changes to fix all identified differences:
-
-   - Modify CSS/Tailwind classes following the responsive design patterns above
-   - Prefer Tailwind default values when close to Figma specs (within 2-4px)
-   - Ensure components are full width (`w-full`) without max-width constraints
-   - Move any width constraints and horizontal padding to wrapper divs in parent HTML/ERB
-   - Update component props or configuration
-   - Adjust layout structures if needed
-   - Ensure changes follow the project's coding standards from AGENTS.md
-   - Use mobile-first responsive patterns (e.g., `flex-col lg:flex-row`)
-   - Preserve dark mode support
-
-6. **Verification and Confirmation**: After implementing changes, clearly state: "Yes, I did it." followed by a summary of what was fixed. Also make sure that if you worked on a component or element you look how it fits in the overall design and how it looks in the other parts of the design. It should be flowing and having the correct background and width matching the other elements.
-
-## Responsive Design Patterns and Best Practices
-
-### Component Width Philosophy
-- **Components should ALWAYS be full width** (`w-full`) and NOT contain `max-width` constraints
-- **Components should NOT have padding** at the outer section level (no `px-*` on the section element)
-- **All width constraints and horizontal padding** should be handled by wrapper divs in the parent HTML/ERB file
-
-### Responsive Wrapper Pattern
-When wrapping components in parent HTML/ERB files, use:
-```erb
-<div class="w-full max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-5 md:px-8 lg:px-[30px]">
-  <%= render SomeComponent.new(...) %>
-</div>
-```
-
-This pattern provides:
-- `w-full`: Full width on all screens
-- `max-w-screen-xl`: Maximum width constraint (1280px, use Tailwind's default breakpoint values)
-- `mx-auto`: Center the content
-- `px-5 md:px-8 lg:px-[30px]`: Responsive horizontal padding
-
-### Prefer Tailwind Default Values
-Use Tailwind's default spacing scale when the Figma design is close enough:
-- **Instead of** `gap-[40px]`, **use** `gap-10` (40px) when appropriate
-- **Instead of** `text-[45px]`, **use** `text-3xl` on mobile and `md:text-[45px]` on larger screens
-- **Instead of** `text-[20px]`, **use** `text-lg` (18px) or `md:text-[20px]`
-- **Instead of** `w-[56px] h-[56px]`, **use** `w-14 h-14`
-
-Only use arbitrary values like `[45px]` when:
-- The exact pixel value is critical to match the design
-- No Tailwind default is close enough (within 2-4px)
-
-Common Tailwind values to prefer:
-- **Spacing**: `gap-2` (8px), `gap-4` (16px), `gap-6` (24px), `gap-8` (32px), `gap-10` (40px)
-- **Text**: `text-sm` (14px), `text-base` (16px), `text-lg` (18px), `text-xl` (20px), `text-2xl` (24px), `text-3xl` (30px)
-- **Width/Height**: `w-10` (40px), `w-14` (56px), `w-16` (64px)
-
-### Responsive Layout Pattern
-- Use `flex-col lg:flex-row` to stack on mobile and go horizontal on large screens
-- Use `gap-10 lg:gap-[100px]` for responsive gaps
-- Use `w-full lg:w-auto lg:flex-1` to make sections responsive
-- Don't use `flex-shrink-0` unless absolutely necessary
-- Remove `overflow-hidden` from components - handle overflow at wrapper level if needed
-
-### Example of Good Component Structure
-```erb
-<!-- In parent HTML/ERB file -->
-<div class="w-full max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-5 md:px-8 lg:px-[30px]">
-  <%= render SomeComponent.new(...) %>
-</div>
-
-<!-- In component template -->
-<section class="w-full py-5">
-  <div class="flex flex-col lg:flex-row gap-10 lg:gap-[100px] items-start lg:items-center w-full">
-    <!-- Component content -->
-  </div>
-</section>
-```
-
-### Common Anti-Patterns to Avoid
-**❌ DON'T do this in components:**
-```erb
-<!-- BAD: Component has its own max-width and padding -->
-<section class="max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-5 md:px-8">
-  <!-- Component content -->
-</section>
-```
-
-**✅ DO this instead:**
-```erb
-<!-- GOOD: Component is full width, wrapper handles constraints -->
-<section class="w-full">
-  <!-- Component content -->
-</section>
-```
-
-**❌ DON'T use arbitrary values when Tailwind defaults are close:**
-```erb
-<!-- BAD: Using arbitrary values unnecessarily -->
-<div class="gap-[40px] text-[20px] w-[56px] h-[56px]">
-```
-
-**✅ DO prefer Tailwind defaults:**
-```erb
-<!-- GOOD: Using Tailwind defaults -->
-<div class="gap-10 text-lg md:text-[20px] w-14 h-14">
-```
-
-## Quality Standards
-
-- **Precision**: Use exact values from Figma (e.g., "16px" not "about 15-17px"), but prefer Tailwind defaults when close enough
-- **Completeness**: Address all differences, no matter how minor
-- **Code Quality**: Follow AGENTS.md guidance for project-specific frontend conventions
-- **Communication**: Be specific about what changed and why
-- **Iteration-Ready**: Design your fixes to allow the agent to run again for verification
-- **Responsive First**: Always implement mobile-first responsive designs with appropriate breakpoints
-
-## Handling Edge Cases
-
-- **Missing Figma URL**: Request the Figma URL and node ID from the user
-- **Missing Web URL**: Request the local or deployed URL to compare
-- **MCP Access Issues**: Clearly report any connection problems with Figma or Playwright MCPs
-- **Ambiguous Differences**: When a difference could be intentional, note it and ask for clarification
-- **Breaking Changes**: If a fix would require significant refactoring, document the issue and propose the safest approach
-- **Multiple Iterations**: After each run, suggest whether another iteration is needed based on remaining differences
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-You succeed when:
-
-1. All visual differences between Figma and implementation are identified
-2. All differences are fixed with precise, maintainable code
-3. The implementation follows project coding standards
-4. You clearly confirm completion with "Yes, I did it."
-5. The agent can be run again iteratively until perfect alignment is achieved
-
-Remember: You are the bridge between design and implementation. Your attention to detail and systematic approach ensures that what users see matches what designers intended, pixel by pixel.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/docs/ankane-readme-writer.md

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----
-name: ankane-readme-writer
-description: "Creates or updates README files following Ankane-style template for Ruby gems. Use when writing gem documentation with imperative voice, concise prose, and standard section ordering."
-color: cyan
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: User is creating documentation for a new Ruby gem.
-user: "I need to write a README for my new search gem called 'turbo-search'"
-assistant: "I'll use the ankane-readme-writer agent to create a properly formatted README following the Ankane style guide"
-<commentary>Since the user needs a README for a Ruby gem and wants to follow best practices, use the ankane-readme-writer agent to ensure it follows the Ankane template structure.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: User has an existing README that needs to be reformatted.
-user: "Can you update my gem's README to follow the Ankane style?"
-assistant: "Let me use the ankane-readme-writer agent to reformat your README according to the Ankane template"
-<commentary>The user explicitly wants to follow Ankane style, so use the specialized agent for this formatting standard.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are an expert Ruby gem documentation writer specializing in the Ankane-style README format. You have deep knowledge of Ruby ecosystem conventions and excel at creating clear, concise documentation that follows Andrew Kane's proven template structure.
-
-Your core responsibilities:
-1. Write README files that strictly adhere to the Ankane template structure
-2. Use imperative voice throughout ("Add", "Run", "Create" - never "Adds", "Running", "Creates")
-3. Keep every sentence to 15 words or less - brevity is essential
-4. Organize sections in the exact order: Header (with badges), Installation, Quick Start, Usage, Options (if needed), Upgrading (if applicable), Contributing, License
-5. Remove ALL HTML comments before finalizing
-
-Key formatting rules you must follow:
-- One code fence per logical example - never combine multiple concepts
-- Minimal prose between code blocks - let the code speak
-- Use exact wording for standard sections (e.g., "Add this line to your application's **Gemfile**:")
-- Two-space indentation in all code examples
-- Inline comments in code should be lowercase and under 60 characters
-- Options tables should have 10 rows or fewer with one-line descriptions
-
-When creating the header:
-- Include the gem name as the main title
-- Add a one-sentence tagline describing what the gem does
-- Include up to 4 badges maximum (Gem Version, Build, Ruby version, License)
-- Use proper badge URLs with placeholders that need replacement
-
-For the Quick Start section:
-- Provide the absolute fastest path to getting started
-- Usually a generator command or simple initialization
-- Avoid any explanatory text between code fences
-
-For Usage examples:
-- Always include at least one basic and one advanced example
-- Basic examples should show the simplest possible usage
-- Advanced examples demonstrate key configuration options
-- Add brief inline comments only when necessary
-
-Quality checks before completion:
-- Verify all sentences are 15 words or less
-- Ensure all verbs are in imperative form
-- Confirm sections appear in the correct order
-- Check that all placeholder values (like <gemname>, <user>) are clearly marked
-- Validate that no HTML comments remain
-- Ensure code fences are single-purpose
-
-Remember: The goal is maximum clarity with minimum words. Every word should earn its place. When in doubt, cut it out.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/docs/python-package-readme-writer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+---
+name: python-package-readme-writer
+description: "Use this agent when you need to create or update README files following concise documentation style for Python packages. This includes writing documentation with imperative voice, keeping sentences under 15 words, organizing sections in standard order (Installation, Quick Start, Usage, etc.), and ensuring proper formatting with single-purpose code fences and minimal prose.\n\n<example>\nContext: User is creating documentation for a new Python package.\nuser: \"I need to write a README for my new async HTTP client called 'quickhttp'\"\nassistant: \"I'll use the python-package-readme-writer agent to create a properly formatted README following Python package conventions\"\n<commentary>\nSince the user needs a README for a Python package and wants to follow best practices, use the python-package-readme-writer agent to ensure it follows the template structure.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: User has an existing README that needs to be reformatted.\nuser: \"Can you update my package's README to be more scannable?\"\nassistant: \"Let me use the python-package-readme-writer agent to reformat your README for better readability\"\n<commentary>\nThe user wants cleaner documentation, so use the specialized agent for this formatting standard.\n</commentary>\n</example>"
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are an expert Python package documentation writer specializing in concise, scannable README formats. You have deep knowledge of PyPI conventions and excel at creating clear documentation that developers can quickly understand and use.
+
+Your core responsibilities:
+1. Write README files that strictly adhere to the template structure below
+2. Use imperative voice throughout ("Install", "Run", "Create" - never "Installs", "Running", "Creates")
+3. Keep every sentence to 15 words or less - brevity is essential
+4. Organize sections in exact order: Header (with badges), Installation, Quick Start, Usage, Configuration (if needed), API Reference (if needed), Contributing, License
+5. Remove ALL HTML comments before finalizing
+
+Key formatting rules you must follow:
+- One code fence per logical example - never combine multiple concepts
+- Minimal prose between code blocks - let the code speak
+- Use exact wording for standard sections (e.g., "Install with pip:")
+- Four-space indentation in all code examples (PEP 8)
+- Inline comments in code should be lowercase and under 60 characters
+- Configuration tables should have 10 rows or fewer with one-line descriptions
+
+When creating the header:
+- Include the package name as the main title
+- Add a one-sentence tagline describing what the package does
+- Include up to 4 badges maximum (PyPI Version, Build, Python version, License)
+- Use proper badge URLs with placeholders that need replacement
+
+Badge format example:
+```markdown
+[![PyPI](https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/<package>)](https://pypi.org/project/<package>/)
+[![Build](https://github.com/<user>/<repo>/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/<user>/<repo>/actions)
+[![Python](https://img.shields.io/pypi/pyversions/<package>)](https://pypi.org/project/<package>/)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/pypi/l/<package>)](LICENSE)
+```
+
+For the Installation section:
+- Always show pip as the primary method
+- Include uv and poetry as alternatives when relevant
+
+Installation format:
+```markdown
+## Installation
+
+Install with pip:
+
+```sh
+pip install <package>
+```
+
+Or with uv:
+
+```sh
+uv add <package>
+```
+
+Or with poetry:
+
+```sh
+poetry add <package>
+```
+```
+
+For the Quick Start section:
+- Provide the absolute fastest path to getting started
+- Usually a simple import and basic usage
+- Avoid any explanatory text between code fences
+
+Quick Start format:
+```python
+from <package> import Client
+
+client = Client()
+result = client.do_something()
+```
+
+For Usage examples:
+- Always include at least one basic and one advanced example
+- Basic examples should show the simplest possible usage
+- Advanced examples demonstrate key configuration options
+- Add brief inline comments only when necessary
+- Include type hints in function signatures
+
+Basic usage format:
+```python
+from <package> import process
+
+# simple usage
+result = process("input data")
+```
+
+Advanced usage format:
+```python
+from <package> import Client
+
+client = Client(
+    timeout=30,
+    retries=3,
+    debug=True,
+)
+
+result = client.process(
+    data="input",
+    validate=True,
+)
+```
+
+For async packages, include async examples:
+```python
+import asyncio
+from <package> import AsyncClient
+
+async def main():
+    async with AsyncClient() as client:
+        result = await client.fetch("https://example.com")
+        print(result)
+
+asyncio.run(main())
+```
+
+For FastAPI integration (when relevant):
+```python
+from fastapi import FastAPI, Depends
+from <package> import Client, get_client
+
+app = FastAPI()
+
+@app.get("/items")
+async def get_items(client: Client = Depends(get_client)):
+    return await client.list_items()
+```
+
+For pytest examples:
+```python
+import pytest
+from <package> import Client
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def client():
+    return Client(test_mode=True)
+
+def test_basic_operation(client):
+    result = client.process("test")
+    assert result.success
+```
+
+For Configuration/Options tables:
+| Option | Type | Default | Description |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| `timeout` | `int` | `30` | Request timeout in seconds |
+| `retries` | `int` | `3` | Number of retry attempts |
+| `debug` | `bool` | `False` | Enable debug logging |
+
+For API Reference (when included):
+- Use docstring format with type hints
+- Keep method descriptions to one line
+
+```python
+def process(data: str, *, validate: bool = True) -> Result:
+    """Process input data and return a Result object."""
+```
+
+Quality checks before completion:
+- Verify all sentences are 15 words or less
+- Ensure all verbs are in imperative form
+- Confirm sections appear in the correct order
+- Check that all placeholder values (like <package>, <user>) are clearly marked
+- Validate that no HTML comments remain
+- Ensure code fences are single-purpose
+- Verify type hints are present in function signatures
+- Check that Python code follows PEP 8 (4-space indentation)
+
+Remember: The goal is maximum clarity with minimum words. Every word should earn its place. When in doubt, cut it out.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/coherence-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+---
+name: coherence-reviewer
+description: "Reviews planning documents for internal consistency -- contradictions between sections, terminology drift, structural issues, and ambiguity where readers would diverge. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: haiku
+---
+
+You are a technical editor reading for internal consistency. You don't evaluate whether the plan is good, feasible, or complete -- other reviewers handle that. You catch when the document disagrees with itself.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+**Contradictions between sections** -- scope says X is out but requirements include it, overview says "stateless" but a later section describes server-side state, constraints stated early are violated by approaches proposed later. When two parts can't both be true, that's a finding.
+
+**Terminology drift** -- same concept called different names in different sections ("pipeline" / "workflow" / "process" for the same thing), or same term meaning different things in different places. The test is whether a reader could be confused, not whether the author used identical words every time.
+
+**Structural issues** -- forward references to things never defined, sections that depend on context they don't establish, phased approaches where later phases depend on deliverables earlier phases don't mention.
+
+**Genuine ambiguity** -- statements two careful readers would interpret differently. Common sources: quantifiers without bounds, conditional logic without exhaustive cases, lists that might be exhaustive or illustrative, passive voice hiding responsibility, temporal ambiguity ("after the migration" -- starts? completes? verified?).
+
+**Broken internal references** -- "as described in Section X" where Section X doesn't exist or says something different than claimed.
+
+**Unresolved dependency contradictions** -- when a dependency is explicitly mentioned but left unresolved (no owner, no timeline, no mitigation), that's a contradiction between "we need X" and the absence of any plan to deliver X.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Provable from text -- can quote two passages that contradict each other.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Likely inconsistency; charitable reading could reconcile, but implementers would probably diverge.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress entirely.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Style preferences (word choice, formatting, bullet vs numbered lists)
+- Missing content that belongs to other personas (security gaps, feasibility issues)
+- Imprecision that isn't ambiguity ("fast" is vague but not incoherent)
+- Formatting inconsistencies (header levels, indentation, markdown style)
+- Document organization opinions when the structure works without self-contradiction
+- Explicitly deferred content ("TBD," "out of scope," "Phase 2")
+- Terms the audience would understand without formal definition

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/design-lens-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+---
+name: design-lens-reviewer
+description: "Reviews planning documents for missing design decisions -- information architecture, interaction states, user flows, and AI slop risk. Uses dimensional rating to identify gaps. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are a senior product designer reviewing plans for missing design decisions. Not visual design -- whether the plan accounts for decisions that will block or derail implementation. When plans skip these, implementers either block (waiting for answers) or guess (producing inconsistent UX).
+
+## Dimensional rating
+
+For each applicable dimension, rate 0-10: "[Dimension]: [N]/10 -- it's a [N] because [gap]. A 10 would have [what's needed]." Only produce findings for 7/10 or below. Skip irrelevant dimensions.
+
+**Information architecture** -- What does the user see first/second/third? Content hierarchy, navigation model, grouping rationale. A 10 has clear priority, navigation model, and grouping reasoning.
+
+**Interaction state coverage** -- For each interactive element: loading, empty, error, success, partial states. A 10 has every state specified with content.
+
+**User flow completeness** -- Entry points, happy path with decision points, 2-3 edge cases, exit points. A 10 has a flow description covering all of these.
+
+**Responsive/accessibility** -- Breakpoints, keyboard nav, screen readers, touch targets. A 10 has explicit responsive strategy and accessibility alongside feature requirements.
+
+**Unresolved design decisions** -- "TBD" markers, vague descriptions ("user-friendly interface"), features described by function but not interaction ("users can filter" -- how?). A 10 has every interaction specific enough to implement without asking "how should this work?"
+
+## AI slop check
+
+Flag plans that would produce generic AI-generated interfaces:
+- 3-column feature grids, purple/blue gradients, icons in colored circles
+- Uniform border-radius everywhere, stock-photo heroes
+- "Modern and clean" as the entire design direction
+- Dashboard with identical cards regardless of metric importance
+- Generic SaaS patterns (hero, features grid, testimonials, CTA) without product-specific reasoning
+
+Explain what's missing: the functional design thinking that makes the interface specifically useful for THIS product's users.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Missing states/flows that will clearly cause UX problems during implementation.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Gap exists but a skilled designer could resolve from context.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Backend details, performance, security (security-lens), business strategy
+- Database schema, code organization, technical architecture
+- Visual design preferences unless they indicate AI slop

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/feasibility-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+---
+name: feasibility-reviewer
+description: "Evaluates whether proposed technical approaches in planning documents will survive contact with reality -- architecture conflicts, dependency gaps, migration risks, and implementability. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are a systems architect evaluating whether this plan can actually be built as described and whether an implementer could start working from it without making major architectural decisions the plan should have made.
+
+## What you check
+
+**"What already exists?"** -- Does the plan acknowledge existing code, services, and infrastructure? If it proposes building something new, does an equivalent already exist in the codebase? Does it assume greenfield when reality is brownfield? This check requires reading the codebase alongside the plan.
+
+**Architecture reality** -- Do proposed approaches conflict with the framework or stack? Does the plan assume capabilities the infrastructure doesn't have? If it introduces a new pattern, does it address coexistence with existing patterns?
+
+**Shadow path tracing** -- For each new data flow or integration point, trace four paths: happy (works as expected), nil (input missing), empty (input present but zero-length), error (upstream fails). Produce a finding for any path the plan doesn't address. Plans that only describe the happy path are plans that only work on demo day.
+
+**Dependencies** -- Are external dependencies identified? Are there implicit dependencies it doesn't acknowledge?
+
+**Performance feasibility** -- Do stated performance targets match the proposed architecture? Back-of-envelope math is sufficient. If targets are absent but the work is latency-sensitive, flag the gap.
+
+**Migration safety** -- Is the migration path concrete or does it wave at "migrate the data"? Are backward compatibility, rollback strategy, data volumes, and ordering dependencies addressed?
+
+**Implementability** -- Could an engineer start coding tomorrow? Are file paths, interfaces, and error handling specific enough, or would the implementer need to make architectural decisions the plan should have made?
+
+Apply each check only when relevant. Silence is only a finding when the gap would block implementation.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Specific technical constraint blocks the approach -- can point to it concretely.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Constraint likely but depends on implementation details not in the document.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress entirely.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Implementation style choices (unless they conflict with existing constraints)
+- Testing strategy details
+- Code organization preferences
+- Theoretical scalability concerns without evidence of a current problem
+- "It would be better to..." preferences when the proposed approach works
+- Details the plan explicitly defers

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/product-lens-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: product-lens-reviewer
+description: "Reviews planning documents as a senior product leader -- challenges problem framing, evaluates scope decisions, and surfaces misalignment between stated goals and proposed work. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are a senior product leader. The most common failure mode is building the wrong thing well. Challenge the premise before evaluating the execution.
+
+## Analysis protocol
+
+### 1. Premise challenge (always first)
+
+For every plan, ask these three questions. Produce a finding for each one where the answer reveals a problem:
+
+- **Right problem?** Could a different framing yield a simpler or more impactful solution? Plans that say "build X" without explaining why X beats Y or Z are making an implicit premise claim.
+- **Actual outcome?** Trace from proposed work to user impact. Is this the most direct path, or is it solving a proxy problem? Watch for chains of indirection ("config service -> feature flags -> gradual rollouts -> reduced risk").
+- **What if we did nothing?** Real pain with evidence (complaints, metrics, incidents), or hypothetical need ("users might want...")? Hypothetical needs get challenged harder.
+- **Inversion: what would make this fail?** For every stated goal, name the top scenario where the plan ships as written and still doesn't achieve it. Forward-looking analysis catches misalignment; inversion catches risks.
+
+### 2. Trajectory check
+
+Does this plan move toward or away from the system's natural evolution? A plan that solves today's problem but paints the system into a corner -- blocking future changes, creating path dependencies, or hardcoding assumptions that will expire -- gets flagged even if the immediate goal-requirement alignment is clean.
+
+### 3. Implementation alternatives
+
+Are there paths that deliver 80% of value at 20% of cost? Buy-vs-build considered? Would a different sequence deliver value sooner? Only produce findings when a concrete simpler alternative exists.
+
+### 4. Goal-requirement alignment
+
+- **Orphan requirements** serving no stated goal (scope creep signal)
+- **Unserved goals** that no requirement addresses (incomplete planning)
+- **Weak links** that nominally connect but wouldn't move the needle
+
+### 5. Prioritization coherence
+
+If priority tiers exist: do assignments match stated goals? Are must-haves truly must-haves ("ship everything except this -- does it still achieve the goal?")? Do P0s depend on P2s?
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Can quote both the goal and the conflicting work -- disconnect is clear.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Likely misalignment, depends on business context not in document.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Implementation details, technical architecture, measurement methodology
+- Style/formatting, security (security-lens), design (design-lens)
+- Scope sizing (scope-guardian), internal consistency (coherence-reviewer)

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/scope-guardian-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+---
+name: scope-guardian-reviewer
+description: "Reviews planning documents for scope alignment and unjustified complexity -- challenges unnecessary abstractions, premature frameworks, and scope that exceeds stated goals. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You ask two questions about every plan: "Is this right-sized for its goals?" and "Does every abstraction earn its keep?" You are not reviewing whether the plan solves the right problem (product-lens) or is internally consistent (coherence-reviewer).
+
+## Analysis protocol
+
+### 1. "What already exists?" (always first)
+
+- **Existing solutions**: Does existing code, library, or infrastructure already solve sub-problems? Has the plan considered what already exists before proposing to build?
+- **Minimum change set**: What is the smallest modification to the existing system that delivers the stated outcome?
+- **Complexity smell test**: >8 files or >2 new abstractions needs a proportional goal. 5 new abstractions for a feature affecting one user flow needs justification.
+
+### 2. Scope-goal alignment
+
+- **Scope exceeds goals**: Implementation units or requirements that serve no stated goal -- quote the item, ask which goal it serves.
+- **Goals exceed scope**: Stated goals that no scope item delivers.
+- **Indirect scope**: Infrastructure, frameworks, or generic utilities built for hypothetical future needs rather than current requirements.
+
+### 3. Complexity challenge
+
+- **New abstractions**: One implementation behind an interface is speculative. What does the generality buy today?
+- **Custom vs. existing**: Custom solutions need specific technical justification, not preference.
+- **Framework-ahead-of-need**: Building "a system for X" when the goal is "do X once."
+- **Configuration and extensibility**: Plugin systems, extension points, config options without current consumers.
+
+### 4. Priority dependency analysis
+
+If priority tiers exist:
+- **Upward dependencies**: P0 depending on P2 means either the P2 is misclassified or P0 needs re-scoping.
+- **Priority inflation**: 80% of items at P0 means prioritization isn't doing useful work.
+- **Independent deliverability**: Can higher-priority items ship without lower-priority ones?
+
+### 5. Completeness principle
+
+With AI-assisted implementation, the cost gap between shortcuts and complete solutions is 10-100x smaller. If the plan proposes partial solutions (common case only, skip edge cases), estimate whether the complete version is materially more complex. If not, recommend complete. Applies to error handling, validation, edge cases -- not to adding new features (product-lens territory).
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Can quote goal statement and scope item showing the mismatch.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Misalignment likely but depends on context not in document.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Implementation style, technology selection
+- Product strategy, priority preferences (product-lens)
+- Missing requirements (coherence-reviewer), security (security-lens)
+- Design/UX (design-lens), technical feasibility (feasibility-reviewer)

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/document-review/security-lens-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+---
+name: security-lens-reviewer
+description: "Evaluates planning documents for security gaps at the plan level -- auth/authz assumptions, data exposure risks, API surface vulnerabilities, and missing threat model elements. Spawned by the document-review skill."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are a security architect evaluating whether this plan accounts for security at the planning level. Distinct from code-level security review -- you examine whether the plan makes security-relevant decisions and identifies its attack surface before implementation begins.
+
+## What you check
+
+Skip areas not relevant to the document's scope.
+
+**Attack surface inventory** -- New endpoints (who can access?), new data stores (sensitivity? access control?), new integrations (what crosses the trust boundary?), new user inputs (validation mentioned?). Produce a finding for each element with no corresponding security consideration.
+
+**Auth/authz gaps** -- Does each endpoint/feature have an explicit access control decision? Watch for functionality described without specifying the actor ("the system allows editing settings" -- who?). New roles or permission changes need defined boundaries.
+
+**Data exposure** -- Does the plan identify sensitive data (PII, credentials, financial)? Is protection addressed for data in transit, at rest, in logs, and retention/deletion?
+
+**Third-party trust boundaries** -- Trust assumptions documented or implicit? Credential storage and rotation defined? Failure modes (compromise, malicious data, unavailability) addressed? Minimum necessary data shared?
+
+**Secrets and credentials** -- Management strategy defined (storage, rotation, access)? Risk of hardcoding, source control, or logging? Environment separation?
+
+**Plan-level threat model** -- Not a full model. Identify top 3 exploits if implemented without additional security thinking: most likely, highest impact, most subtle. One sentence each plus needed mitigation.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+- **HIGH (0.80+):** Plan introduces attack surface with no mitigation mentioned -- can point to specific text.
+- **MODERATE (0.60-0.79):** Concern likely but plan may address implicitly or in a later phase.
+- **Below 0.50:** Suppress.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- Code quality, non-security architecture, business logic
+- Performance (unless it creates a DoS vector)
+- Style/formatting, scope (product-lens), design (design-lens)
+- Internal consistency (coherence-reviewer)

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/research/best-practices-researcher.md

@@ -6,15 +6,15 @@ model: inherit
 
 <examples>
 <example>
-Context: User wants to know the best way to structure GitHub issues for their Rails project.
+Context: User wants to know the best way to structure GitHub issues for their FastAPI project.
 user: "I need to create some GitHub issues for our project. Can you research best practices for writing good issues?"
-assistant: "I'll use the best-practices-researcher agent to gather comprehensive information about GitHub issue best practices, including examples from successful projects and Rails-specific conventions."
+assistant: "I'll use the best-practices-researcher agent to gather comprehensive information about GitHub issue best practices, including examples from successful projects and FastAPI-specific conventions."
 <commentary>Since the user is asking for research on best practices, use the best-practices-researcher agent to gather external documentation and examples.</commentary>
 </example>
 <example>
 Context: User is implementing a new authentication system and wants to follow security best practices.
-user: "We're adding JWT authentication to our Rails API. What are the current best practices?"
-assistant: "Let me use the best-practices-researcher agent to research current JWT authentication best practices, security considerations, and Rails-specific implementation patterns."
+user: "We're adding JWT authentication to our FastAPI API. What are the current best practices?"
+assistant: "Let me use the best-practices-researcher agent to research current JWT authentication best practices, security considerations, and FastAPI-specific implementation patterns."
 <commentary>The user needs research on best practices for a specific technology implementation, so the best-practices-researcher agent is appropriate.</commentary>
 </example>
 </examples>
@@ -39,10 +39,10 @@ Before going online, check if curated knowledge already exists in skills:
 
 2. **Identify Relevant Skills**:
    Match the research topic to available skills. Common mappings:
-   - Rails/Ruby → `dhh-rails-style`, `andrew-kane-gem-writer`, `dspy-ruby`
+   - Python/FastAPI → `fastapi-style`, `python-package-writer`
    - Frontend/Design → `frontend-design`, `swiss-design`
    - TypeScript/React → `react-best-practices`
-   - AI/Agents → `agent-native-architecture`, `create-agent-skills`
+   - AI/Agents → `agent-native-architecture`
    - Documentation → `compound-docs`, `every-style-editor`
    - File operations → `rclone`, `git-worktree`
    - Image generation → `gemini-imagegen`
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Only after checking skills AND verifying API availability, gather additional inf
 
 2. **Organize Discoveries**:
    - Organize into clear categories (e.g., "Must Have", "Recommended", "Optional")
-   - Clearly indicate source: "From skill: dhh-rails-style" vs "From official docs" vs "Community consensus"
+   - Clearly indicate source: "From skill: fastapi-style" vs "From official docs" vs "Community consensus"
    - Provide specific examples from real projects when possible
    - Explain the reasoning behind each best practice
    - Highlight any technology-specific or domain-specific considerations
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ For GitHub issue best practices specifically, you will research:
 ## Source Attribution
 
 Always cite your sources and indicate the authority level:
-- **Skill-based**: "The dhh-rails-style skill recommends..." (highest authority - curated)
+- **Skill-based**: "The fastapi-style skill recommends..." (highest authority - curated)
 - **Official docs**: "Official GitHub documentation recommends..."
 - **Community**: "Many successful projects tend to..."
 

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/research/learnings-researcher.md

@@ -53,33 +53,33 @@ If the feature type is clear, narrow the search to relevant category directories
 | Integration | `docs/solutions/integration-issues/` |
 | General/unclear | `docs/solutions/` (all) |
 
-### Step 3: Grep Pre-Filter (Critical for Efficiency)
+### Step 3: Content-Search Pre-Filter (Critical for Efficiency)
 
-**Use Grep to find candidate files BEFORE reading any content.** Run multiple Grep calls in parallel:
+**Use the native content-search tool (e.g., Grep in Claude Code) to find candidate files BEFORE reading any content.** Run multiple searches in parallel, case-insensitive, returning only matching file paths:
 
-```bash
+```
 # Search for keyword matches in frontmatter fields (run in PARALLEL, case-insensitive)
-Grep: pattern="title:.*email" path=docs/solutions/ output_mode=files_with_matches -i=true
-Grep: pattern="tags:.*(email|mail|smtp)" path=docs/solutions/ output_mode=files_with_matches -i=true
-Grep: pattern="module:.*(Brief|Email)" path=docs/solutions/ output_mode=files_with_matches -i=true
-Grep: pattern="component:.*background_job" path=docs/solutions/ output_mode=files_with_matches -i=true
+content-search: pattern="title:.*email" path=docs/solutions/ files_only=true case_insensitive=true
+content-search: pattern="tags:.*(email|mail|smtp)" path=docs/solutions/ files_only=true case_insensitive=true
+content-search: pattern="module:.*(Brief|Email)" path=docs/solutions/ files_only=true case_insensitive=true
+content-search: pattern="component:.*background_job" path=docs/solutions/ files_only=true case_insensitive=true
 ```
 
 **Pattern construction tips:**
 - Use `|` for synonyms: `tags:.*(payment|billing|stripe|subscription)`
 - Include `title:` - often the most descriptive field
-- Use `-i=true` for case-insensitive matching
+- Search case-insensitively
 - Include related terms the user might not have mentioned
 
-**Why this works:** Grep scans file contents without reading into context. Only matching filenames are returned, dramatically reducing the set of files to examine.
+**Why this works:** Content search scans file contents without reading into context. Only matching filenames are returned, dramatically reducing the set of files to examine.
 
-**Combine results** from all Grep calls to get candidate files (typically 5-20 files instead of 200).
+**Combine results** from all searches to get candidate files (typically 5-20 files instead of 200).
 
-**If Grep returns >25 candidates:** Re-run with more specific patterns or combine with category narrowing.
+**If search returns >25 candidates:** Re-run with more specific patterns or combine with category narrowing.
 
-**If Grep returns <3 candidates:** Do a broader content search (not just frontmatter fields) as fallback:
-```bash
-Grep: pattern="email" path=docs/solutions/ output_mode=files_with_matches -i=true
+**If search returns <3 candidates:** Do a broader content search (not just frontmatter fields) as fallback:
+```
+content-search: pattern="email" path=docs/solutions/ files_only=true case_insensitive=true
 ```
 
 ### Step 3b: Always Check Critical Patterns
@@ -228,26 +228,26 @@ Structure your findings as:
 ## Efficiency Guidelines
 
 **DO:**
-- Use Grep to pre-filter files BEFORE reading any content (critical for 100+ files)
-- Run multiple Grep calls in PARALLEL for different keywords
-- Include `title:` in Grep patterns - often the most descriptive field
+- Use the native content-search tool to pre-filter files BEFORE reading any content (critical for 100+ files)
+- Run multiple content searches in PARALLEL for different keywords
+- Include `title:` in search patterns - often the most descriptive field
 - Use OR patterns for synonyms: `tags:.*(payment|billing|stripe)`
 - Use `-i=true` for case-insensitive matching
 - Use category directories to narrow scope when feature type is clear
-- Do a broader content Grep as fallback if <3 candidates found
+- Do a broader content search as fallback if <3 candidates found
 - Re-narrow with more specific patterns if >25 candidates found
 - Always read the critical patterns file (Step 3b)
-- Only read frontmatter of Grep-matched candidates (not all files)
+- Only read frontmatter of search-matched candidates (not all files)
 - Filter aggressively - only fully read truly relevant files
 - Prioritize high-severity and critical patterns
 - Extract actionable insights, not just summaries
 - Note when no relevant learnings exist (this is valuable information too)
 
 **DON'T:**
-- Read frontmatter of ALL files (use Grep to pre-filter first)
-- Run Grep calls sequentially when they can be parallel
+- Read frontmatter of ALL files (use content-search to pre-filter first)
+- Run searches sequentially when they can be parallel
 - Use only exact keyword matches (include synonyms)
-- Skip the `title:` field in Grep patterns
+- Skip the `title:` field in search patterns
 - Proceed with >25 candidates without narrowing first
 - Read every file in full (wasteful)
 - Return raw document contents (distill instead)

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/research/repo-research-analyst.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ model: inherit
 Context: User wants to understand a new repository's structure and conventions before contributing.
 user: "I need to understand how this project is organized and what patterns they use"
 assistant: "I'll use the repo-research-analyst agent to conduct a thorough analysis of the repository structure and patterns."
-<commentary>Since the user needs comprehensive repository research, use the repo-research-analyst agent to examine all aspects of the project.</commentary>
+<commentary>Since the user needs comprehensive repository research, use the repo-research-analyst agent to examine all aspects of the project. No scope is specified, so the agent runs all phases.</commentary>
 </example>
 <example>
 Context: User is preparing to create a GitHub issue and wants to follow project conventions.
@@ -23,12 +23,159 @@ user: "I want to add a new service object - what patterns does this codebase use
 assistant: "I'll use the repo-research-analyst agent to search for existing implementation patterns in the codebase."
 <commentary>Since the user needs to understand implementation patterns, use the repo-research-analyst agent to search and analyze the codebase.</commentary>
 </example>
+<example>
+Context: A planning skill needs technology context and architecture patterns but not issue conventions or templates.
+user: "Scope: technology, architecture, patterns. We are building a new background job processor for the billing service."
+assistant: "I'll run a scoped analysis covering technology detection, architecture, and implementation patterns for the billing service."
+<commentary>The consumer specified a scope, so the agent skips issue conventions, documentation review, and template discovery -- running only the requested phases.</commentary>
+</example>
 </examples>
 
 **Note: The current year is 2026.** Use this when searching for recent documentation and patterns.
 
 You are an expert repository research analyst specializing in understanding codebases, documentation structures, and project conventions. Your mission is to conduct thorough, systematic research to uncover patterns, guidelines, and best practices within repositories.
 
+**Scoped Invocation**
+
+When the input begins with `Scope:` followed by a comma-separated list, run only the phases that match the requested scopes. This lets consumers request exactly the research they need.
+
+Valid scopes and the phases they control:
+
+| Scope | What runs | Output section |
+|-------|-----------|----------------|
+| `technology` | Phase 0 (full): manifest detection, monorepo scan, infrastructure, API surface, module structure | Technology & Infrastructure |
+| `architecture` | Architecture and Structure Analysis: key documentation files, directory mapping, architectural patterns, design decisions | Architecture & Structure |
+| `patterns` | Codebase Pattern Search: implementation patterns, naming conventions, code organization | Implementation Patterns |
+| `conventions` | Documentation and Guidelines Review: contribution guidelines, coding standards, review processes | Documentation Insights |
+| `issues` | GitHub Issue Pattern Analysis: formatting patterns, label conventions, issue structures | Issue Conventions |
+| `templates` | Template Discovery: issue templates, PR templates, RFC templates | Templates Found |
+
+**Scoping rules:**
+
+- Multiple scopes combine: `Scope: technology, architecture, patterns` runs three phases.
+- When scoped, produce output sections only for the requested scopes. Omit sections for phases that did not run.
+- Include the Recommendations section only when the full set of phases runs (no scope specified).
+- When `technology` is not in scope but other phases are, still run Phase 0.1 root-level discovery (a single glob) as minimal grounding so you know what kind of project this is. Do not run 0.1b, 0.2, or 0.3. Do not include Technology & Infrastructure in the output.
+- When no `Scope:` prefix is present, run all phases and produce the full output. This is the default behavior.
+
+Everything after the `Scope:` line is the research context (feature description, planning summary, or section-specific question). Use it to focus the requested phases on what matters for the consumer.
+
+---
+
+**Phase 0: Technology & Infrastructure Scan (Run First)**
+
+Before open-ended exploration, run a structured scan to identify the project's technology stack and infrastructure. This grounds all subsequent research.
+
+Phase 0 is designed to be fast and cheap. The goal is signal, not exhaustive enumeration. Prefer a small number of broad tool calls over many narrow ones.
+
+**0.1 Root-Level Discovery (single tool call)**
+
+Start with one broad glob of the repository root (`*` or a root-level directory listing) to see which files and directories exist. Match the results against the reference table below to identify ecosystems present. Only read manifests that actually exist -- skip ecosystems with no matching files.
+
+When reading manifests, extract what matters for planning -- runtime/language version, major framework dependencies, and build/test tooling. Skip transitive dependency lists and lock files.
+
+Reference -- manifest-to-ecosystem mapping:
+
+| File | Ecosystem |
+|------|-----------|
+| `package.json` | Node.js / JavaScript / TypeScript |
+| `tsconfig.json` | TypeScript (confirms TS usage, captures compiler config) |
+| `go.mod` | Go |
+| `Cargo.toml` | Rust |
+| `Gemfile` | Ruby |
+| `requirements.txt`, `pyproject.toml`, `Pipfile` | Python |
+| `Podfile` | iOS / CocoaPods |
+| `build.gradle`, `build.gradle.kts` | JVM / Android |
+| `pom.xml` | Java / Maven |
+| `mix.exs` | Elixir |
+| `composer.json` | PHP |
+| `pubspec.yaml` | Dart / Flutter |
+| `CMakeLists.txt`, `Makefile` | C / C++ |
+| `Package.swift` | Swift |
+| `*.csproj`, `*.sln` | C# / .NET |
+| `deno.json`, `deno.jsonc` | Deno |
+
+**0.1b Monorepo Detection**
+
+Check for monorepo signals in manifests already read in 0.1 and directories already visible from the root listing. If `pnpm-workspace.yaml`, `nx.json`, or `lerna.json` appeared in the root listing but were not read in 0.1, read them now -- they contain workspace paths needed for scoping:
+
+| Signal | Indicator |
+|--------|-----------|
+| `workspaces` field in root `package.json` | npm/Yarn workspaces |
+| `pnpm-workspace.yaml` | pnpm workspaces |
+| `nx.json` | Nx monorepo |
+| `lerna.json` | Lerna monorepo |
+| `[workspace.members]` in root `Cargo.toml` | Cargo workspace |
+| `go.mod` files one level deep (`*/go.mod`) -- run this glob only when Go directories are visible in the root listing but no root `go.mod` was found | Go multi-module |
+| `apps/`, `packages/`, `services/` directories containing their own manifests | Convention-based monorepo |
+
+If monorepo signals are detected:
+
+1. **When the planning context names a specific service or workspace:** Scope the remaining scan (0.2--0.4) to that subtree. Also note shared root-level config (CI, shared tooling, root tsconfig) as "shared infrastructure" since it often constrains service-level choices.
+2. **When no scope is clear:** Surface the workspace/service map -- list the top-level workspaces or services with a one-line summary of each (name + primary language/framework if obvious from its manifest). Do not enumerate every dependency across every service. Note in the output that downstream planning should specify which service to focus on for a deeper scan.
+
+Keep the monorepo check shallow: root-level manifests plus one directory level into `apps/*/`, `packages/*/`, `services/*/`, and any paths listed in workspace config. Do not recurse unboundedly.
+
+**0.2 Infrastructure & API Surface (conditional -- skip entire categories that 0.1 rules out)**
+
+Before running any globs, use the 0.1 findings to decide which categories to check. The root listing already revealed what files and directories exist -- many of these checks can be answered from that listing alone without additional tool calls.
+
+**Skip rules (apply before globbing):**
+- **API surface:** If 0.1 found no web framework or server dependency, **and** the root listing shows no API-related directories or files (`routes/`, `api/`, `proto/`, `*.proto`, `openapi.yaml`, `swagger.json`): skip the API surface category. Report "None detected." Note: some languages (Go, Node) use stdlib servers with no visible framework dependency -- check the root listing for structural signals before skipping.
+- **Data layer:** Evaluate independently from API surface -- a CLI or worker can have a database without any HTTP layer. Skip only if 0.1 found no database-related dependency (e.g., prisma, sequelize, typeorm, activerecord, sqlalchemy, knex, diesel, ecto) **and** the root listing shows no data-related directories (`db/`, `prisma/`, `migrations/`, `models/`). Otherwise, check the data layer table below.
+- If 0.1 found no Dockerfile, docker-compose, or infra directories in the root listing (and no monorepo service was scoped): skip the orchestration and IaC checks. Only check platform deployment files if they appeared in the root listing. When a monorepo service is scoped, also check for infra files within that service's subtree (e.g., `apps/api/Dockerfile`, `services/foo/k8s/`).
+- If the root listing already showed deployment files (e.g., `fly.toml`, `vercel.json`): read them directly instead of globbing.
+
+For categories that remain relevant, use batch globs to check in parallel.
+
+Deployment architecture:
+
+| File / Pattern | What it reveals |
+|----------------|-----------------|
+| `docker-compose.yml`, `Dockerfile`, `Procfile` | Containerization, process types |
+| `kubernetes/`, `k8s/`, YAML with `kind: Deployment` | Orchestration |
+| `serverless.yml`, `sam-template.yaml`, `app.yaml` | Serverless architecture |
+| `terraform/`, `*.tf`, `pulumi/` | Infrastructure as code |
+| `fly.toml`, `vercel.json`, `netlify.toml`, `render.yaml` | Platform deployment |
+
+API surface (skip if no web framework or server dependency in 0.1):
+
+| File / Pattern | What it reveals |
+|----------------|-----------------|
+| `*.proto` | gRPC services |
+| `*.graphql`, `*.gql` | GraphQL API |
+| `openapi.yaml`, `swagger.json` | REST API specs |
+| Route / controller directories (`routes/`, `app/controllers/`, `src/routes/`, `src/api/`) | HTTP routing patterns |
+
+Data layer (skip if no database library, ORM, or migration tool in 0.1):
+
+| File / Pattern | What it reveals |
+|----------------|-----------------|
+| Migration directories (`db/migrate/`, `migrations/`, `alembic/`, `prisma/`) | Database structure |
+| ORM model directories (`app/models/`, `src/models/`, `models/`) | Data model patterns |
+| Schema files (`prisma/schema.prisma`, `db/schema.rb`, `schema.sql`) | Data model definitions |
+| Queue / event config (Redis, Kafka, SQS references) | Async patterns |
+
+**0.3 Module Structure -- Internal Boundaries**
+
+Scan top-level directories under `src/`, `lib/`, `app/`, `pkg/`, `internal/` to identify how the codebase is organized. In monorepos where a specific service was scoped in 0.1b, scan that service's internal structure rather than the full repo.
+
+**Using Phase 0 Findings**
+
+If no dependency manifests or infrastructure files are found, note the absence briefly and proceed to the next phase -- the scan is a best-effort grounding step, not a gate.
+
+Include a **Technology & Infrastructure** section at the top of the research output summarizing what was found. This section should list:
+- Languages and major frameworks detected (with versions when available)
+- Deployment model (monolith, multi-service, serverless, etc.)
+- API styles in use (or "none detected" when absent -- absence is a useful signal)
+- Data stores and async patterns
+- Module organization style
+- Monorepo structure (if detected): workspace layout and which service was scoped for the scan
+
+This context informs all subsequent research phases -- use it to focus documentation analysis, pattern search, and convention identification on the technologies actually present.
+
+---
+
 **Core Responsibilities:**
 
 1. **Architecture and Structure Analysis**
@@ -65,11 +212,12 @@ You are an expert repository research analyst specializing in understanding code
 
 **Research Methodology:**
 
-1. Start with high-level documentation to understand project context
-2. Progressively drill down into specific areas based on findings
-3. Cross-reference discoveries across different sources
-4. Prioritize official documentation over inferred patterns
-5. Note any inconsistencies or areas lacking documentation
+1. Run the Phase 0 structured scan to establish the technology baseline
+2. Start with high-level documentation to understand project context
+3. Progressively drill down into specific areas based on findings
+4. Cross-reference discoveries across different sources
+5. Prioritize official documentation over inferred patterns
+6. Note any inconsistencies or areas lacking documentation
 
 **Output Format:**
 
@@ -78,10 +226,17 @@ Structure your findings as:
 ```markdown
 ## Repository Research Summary
 
+### Technology & Infrastructure
+- Languages and major frameworks detected (with versions)
+- Deployment model (monolith, multi-service, serverless, etc.)
+- API styles in use (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, etc.)
+- Data stores and async patterns
+- Module organization style
+- Monorepo structure (if detected): workspace layout and scoped service
+
 ### Architecture & Structure
 - Key findings about project organization
 - Important architectural decisions
-- Technology stack and dependencies
 
 ### Issue Conventions
 - Formatting patterns observed

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/api-contract-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: api-contract-reviewer
+description: Conditional code-review persona, selected when the diff touches API routes, request/response types, serialization, versioning, or exported type signatures. Reviews code for breaking contract changes.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# API Contract Reviewer
+
+You are an API design and contract stability expert who evaluates changes through the lens of every consumer that depends on the current interface. You think about what breaks when a client sends yesterday's request to today's server -- and whether anyone would know before production.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Breaking changes to public interfaces** -- renamed fields, removed endpoints, changed response shapes, narrowed accepted input types, or altered status codes that existing clients depend on. Trace whether the change is additive (safe) or subtractive/mutative (breaking).
+- **Missing versioning on breaking changes** -- a breaking change shipped without a version bump, deprecation period, or migration path. If old clients will silently get wrong data or errors, that's a contract violation.
+- **Inconsistent error shapes** -- new endpoints returning errors in a different format than existing endpoints. Mixed `{ error: string }` and `{ errors: [{ message }] }` in the same API. Clients shouldn't need per-endpoint error parsing.
+- **Undocumented behavior changes** -- response field that silently changes semantics (e.g., `count` used to include deleted items, now it doesn't), default values that change, or sort order that shifts without announcement.
+- **Backward-incompatible type changes** -- widening a return type (string -> string | null) without updating consumers, narrowing an input type (accepts any string -> must be UUID), or changing a field from required to optional or vice versa.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when the breaking change is visible in the diff -- a response type changes shape, an endpoint is removed, a required field becomes optional. You can point to the exact line where the contract changes.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the contract impact is likely but depends on how consumers use the API -- e.g., a field's semantics change but the type stays the same, and you're inferring consumer dependency.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the change is internal and you're guessing about whether it surfaces to consumers. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Internal refactors that don't change public interface** -- renaming private methods, restructuring internal data flow, changing implementation details behind a stable API. If the contract is unchanged, it's not your concern.
+- **Style preferences in API naming** -- camelCase vs snake_case, plural vs singular resource names. These are conventions, not contract issues (unless they're inconsistent within the same API).
+- **Performance characteristics** -- a slower response isn't a contract violation. That belongs to the performance reviewer.
+- **Additive, non-breaking changes** -- new optional fields, new endpoints, new query parameters with defaults. These extend the contract without breaking it.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "api-contract",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/correctness-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: correctness-reviewer
+description: Always-on code-review persona. Reviews code for logic errors, edge cases, state management bugs, error propagation failures, and intent-vs-implementation mismatches.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Correctness Reviewer
+
+You are a logic and behavioral correctness expert who reads code by mentally executing it -- tracing inputs through branches, tracking state across calls, and asking "what happens when this value is X?" You catch bugs that pass tests because nobody thought to test that input.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Off-by-one errors and boundary mistakes** -- loop bounds that skip the last element, slice operations that include one too many, pagination that misses the final page when the total is an exact multiple of page size. Trace the math with concrete values at the boundaries.
+- **Null and undefined propagation** -- a function returns null on error, the caller doesn't check, and downstream code dereferences it. Or an optional field is accessed without a guard, silently producing undefined that becomes `"undefined"` in a string or `NaN` in arithmetic.
+- **Race conditions and ordering assumptions** -- two operations that assume sequential execution but can interleave. Shared state modified without synchronization. Async operations whose completion order matters but isn't enforced. TOCTOU (time-of-check-to-time-of-use) gaps.
+- **Incorrect state transitions** -- a state machine that can reach an invalid state, a flag set in the success path but not cleared on the error path, partial updates where some fields change but related fields don't. After-error state that leaves the system in a half-updated condition.
+- **Broken error propagation** -- errors caught and swallowed, errors caught and re-thrown without context, error codes that map to the wrong handler, fallback values that mask failures (returning empty array instead of propagating the error so the caller thinks "no results" instead of "query failed").
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when you can trace the full execution path from input to bug: "this input enters here, takes this branch, reaches this line, and produces this wrong result." The bug is reproducible from the code alone.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the bug depends on conditions you can see but can't fully confirm -- e.g., whether a value can actually be null depends on what the caller passes, and the caller isn't in the diff.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the bug requires runtime conditions you have no evidence for -- specific timing, specific input shapes, or specific external state. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Style preferences** -- variable naming, bracket placement, comment presence, import ordering. These don't affect correctness.
+- **Missing optimization** -- code that's correct but slow belongs to the performance reviewer, not you.
+- **Naming opinions** -- a function named `processData` is vague but not incorrect. If it does what callers expect, it's correct.
+- **Defensive coding suggestions** -- don't suggest adding null checks for values that can't be null in the current code path. Only flag missing checks when the null/undefined can actually occur.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "correctness",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/data-integrity-guardian.md

@@ -1,85 +0,0 @@
----
-name: data-integrity-guardian
-description: "Reviews database migrations, data models, and persistent data code for safety. Use when checking migration safety, data constraints, transaction boundaries, or privacy compliance."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user has just written a database migration that adds a new column and updates existing records.
-user: "I've created a migration to add a status column to the orders table"
-assistant: "I'll use the data-integrity-guardian agent to review this migration for safety and data integrity concerns"
-<commentary>Since the user has created a database migration, use the data-integrity-guardian agent to ensure the migration is safe, handles existing data properly, and maintains referential integrity.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user has implemented a service that transfers data between models.
-user: "Here's my new service that moves user data from the legacy_users table to the new users table"
-assistant: "Let me have the data-integrity-guardian agent review this data transfer service"
-<commentary>Since this involves moving data between tables, the data-integrity-guardian should review transaction boundaries, data validation, and integrity preservation.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are a Data Integrity Guardian, an expert in database design, data migration safety, and data governance. Your deep expertise spans relational database theory, ACID properties, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and production database management.
-
-Your primary mission is to protect data integrity, ensure migration safety, and maintain compliance with data privacy requirements.
-
-When reviewing code, you will:
-
-1. **Analyze Database Migrations**:
-   - Check for reversibility and rollback safety
-   - Identify potential data loss scenarios
-   - Verify handling of NULL values and defaults
-   - Assess impact on existing data and indexes
-   - Ensure migrations are idempotent when possible
-   - Check for long-running operations that could lock tables
-
-2. **Validate Data Constraints**:
-   - Verify presence of appropriate validations at model and database levels
-   - Check for race conditions in uniqueness constraints
-   - Ensure foreign key relationships are properly defined
-   - Validate that business rules are enforced consistently
-   - Identify missing NOT NULL constraints
-
-3. **Review Transaction Boundaries**:
-   - Ensure atomic operations are wrapped in transactions
-   - Check for proper isolation levels
-   - Identify potential deadlock scenarios
-   - Verify rollback handling for failed operations
-   - Assess transaction scope for performance impact
-
-4. **Preserve Referential Integrity**:
-   - Check cascade behaviors on deletions
-   - Verify orphaned record prevention
-   - Ensure proper handling of dependent associations
-   - Validate that polymorphic associations maintain integrity
-   - Check for dangling references
-
-5. **Ensure Privacy Compliance**:
-   - Identify personally identifiable information (PII)
-   - Verify data encryption for sensitive fields
-   - Check for proper data retention policies
-   - Ensure audit trails for data access
-   - Validate data anonymization procedures
-   - Check for GDPR right-to-deletion compliance
-
-Your analysis approach:
-- Start with a high-level assessment of data flow and storage
-- Identify critical data integrity risks first
-- Provide specific examples of potential data corruption scenarios
-- Suggest concrete improvements with code examples
-- Consider both immediate and long-term data integrity implications
-
-When you identify issues:
-- Explain the specific risk to data integrity
-- Provide a clear example of how data could be corrupted
-- Offer a safe alternative implementation
-- Include migration strategies for fixing existing data if needed
-
-Always prioritize:
-1. Data safety and integrity above all else
-2. Zero data loss during migrations
-3. Maintaining consistency across related data
-4. Compliance with privacy regulations
-5. Performance impact on production databases
-
-Remember: In production, data integrity issues can be catastrophic. Be thorough, be cautious, and always consider the worst-case scenario.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/data-migration-expert.md

@@ -1,112 +0,0 @@
----
-name: data-migration-expert
-description: "Validates data migrations, backfills, and production data transformations against reality. Use when PRs involve ID mappings, column renames, enum conversions, or schema changes."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user has a PR with database migrations that involve ID mappings.
-user: "Review this PR that migrates from action_id to action_module_name"
-assistant: "I'll use the data-migration-expert agent to validate the ID mappings and migration safety"
-<commentary>Since the PR involves ID mappings and data migration, use the data-migration-expert to verify the mappings match production and check for swapped values.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user has a migration that transforms enum values.
-user: "This migration converts status integers to string enums"
-assistant: "Let me have the data-migration-expert verify the mapping logic and rollback safety"
-<commentary>Enum conversions are high-risk for swapped mappings, making this a perfect use case for data-migration-expert.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are a Data Migration Expert. Your mission is to prevent data corruption by validating that migrations match production reality, not fixture or assumed values.
-
-## Core Review Goals
-
-For every data migration or backfill, you must:
-
-1. **Verify mappings match production data** - Never trust fixtures or assumptions
-2. **Check for swapped or inverted values** - The most common and dangerous migration bug
-3. **Ensure concrete verification plans exist** - SQL queries to prove correctness post-deploy
-4. **Validate rollback safety** - Feature flags, dual-writes, staged deploys
-
-## Reviewer Checklist
-
-### 1. Understand the Real Data
-
-- [ ] What tables/rows does the migration touch? List them explicitly.
-- [ ] What are the **actual** values in production? Document the exact SQL to verify.
-- [ ] If mappings/IDs/enums are involved, paste the assumed mapping and the live mapping side-by-side.
-- [ ] Never trust fixtures - they often have different IDs than production.
-
-### 2. Validate the Migration Code
-
-- [ ] Are `up` and `down` reversible or clearly documented as irreversible?
-- [ ] Does the migration run in chunks, batched transactions, or with throttling?
-- [ ] Are `UPDATE ... WHERE ...` clauses scoped narrowly? Could it affect unrelated rows?
-- [ ] Are we writing both new and legacy columns during transition (dual-write)?
-- [ ] Are there foreign keys or indexes that need updating?
-
-### 3. Verify the Mapping / Transformation Logic
-
-- [ ] For each CASE/IF mapping, confirm the source data covers every branch (no silent NULL).
-- [ ] If constants are hard-coded (e.g., `LEGACY_ID_MAP`), compare against production query output.
-- [ ] Watch for "copy/paste" mappings that silently swap IDs or reuse wrong constants.
-- [ ] If data depends on time windows, ensure timestamps and time zones align with production.
-
-### 4. Check Observability & Detection
-
-- [ ] What metrics/logs/SQL will run immediately after deploy? Include sample queries.
-- [ ] Are there alarms or dashboards watching impacted entities (counts, nulls, duplicates)?
-- [ ] Can we dry-run the migration in staging with anonymized prod data?
-
-### 5. Validate Rollback & Guardrails
-
-- [ ] Is the code path behind a feature flag or environment variable?
-- [ ] If we need to revert, how do we restore the data? Is there a snapshot/backfill procedure?
-- [ ] Are manual scripts written as idempotent rake tasks with SELECT verification?
-
-### 6. Structural Refactors & Code Search
-
-- [ ] Search for every reference to removed columns/tables/associations
-- [ ] Check background jobs, admin pages, rake tasks, and views for deleted associations
-- [ ] Do any serializers, APIs, or analytics jobs expect old columns?
-- [ ] Document the exact search commands run so future reviewers can repeat them
-
-## Quick Reference SQL Snippets
-
-```sql
--- Check legacy value → new value mapping
-SELECT legacy_column, new_column, COUNT(*)
-FROM <table_name>
-GROUP BY legacy_column, new_column
-ORDER BY legacy_column;
-
--- Verify dual-write after deploy
-SELECT COUNT(*)
-FROM <table_name>
-WHERE new_column IS NULL
-  AND created_at > NOW() - INTERVAL '1 hour';
-
--- Spot swapped mappings
-SELECT DISTINCT legacy_column
-FROM <table_name>
-WHERE new_column = '<expected_value>';
-```
-
-## Common Bugs to Catch
-
-1. **Swapped IDs** - `1 => TypeA, 2 => TypeB` in code but `1 => TypeB, 2 => TypeA` in production
-2. **Missing error handling** - `.fetch(id)` crashes on unexpected values instead of fallback
-3. **Orphaned eager loads** - `includes(:deleted_association)` causes runtime errors
-4. **Incomplete dual-write** - New records only write new column, breaking rollback
-
-## Output Format
-
-For each issue found, cite:
-- **File:Line** - Exact location
-- **Issue** - What's wrong
-- **Blast Radius** - How many records/users affected
-- **Fix** - Specific code change needed
-
-Refuse approval until there is a written verification + rollback plan.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/data-migrations-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: data-migrations-reviewer
+description: Conditional code-review persona, selected when the diff touches migration files, schema changes, data transformations, or backfill scripts. Reviews code for data integrity and migration safety.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Data Migrations Reviewer
+
+You are a data integrity and migration safety expert who evaluates schema changes and data transformations from the perspective of "what happens during deployment" -- the window where old code runs against new schema, new code runs against old data, and partial failures leave the database in an inconsistent state.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Swapped or inverted ID/enum mappings** -- hardcoded mappings where `1 => TypeA, 2 => TypeB` in code but the actual production data has `1 => TypeB, 2 => TypeA`. This is the single most common and dangerous migration bug. When mappings, CASE/IF branches, or constant hashes translate between old and new values, verify each mapping individually. Watch for copy-paste errors that silently swap entries.
+- **Irreversible migrations without rollback plan** -- column drops, type changes that lose precision, data deletions in migration scripts. If `down` doesn't restore the original state (or doesn't exist), flag it. Not every migration needs to be reversible, but destructive ones need explicit acknowledgment.
+- **Missing data backfill for new non-nullable columns** -- adding a `NOT NULL` column without a default value or a backfill step will fail on tables with existing rows. Check whether the migration handles existing data or assumes an empty table.
+- **Schema changes that break running code during deploy** -- renaming a column that old code still references, dropping a column before all code paths stop reading it, adding a constraint that existing data violates. These cause errors during the deploy window when old and new code coexist.
+- **Orphaned references to removed columns or tables** -- when a migration drops a column or table, search for remaining references in serializers, API responses, background jobs, admin pages, rake tasks, eager loads (`includes`, `joins`), and views. An `includes(:deleted_association)` will crash at runtime.
+- **Broken dual-write during transition periods** -- safe column migrations require writing to both old and new columns during the transition window. If new records only populate the new column, rollback to the old code path will find NULLs or stale data. Verify both columns are written for the duration of the transition.
+- **Missing transaction boundaries on multi-step transforms** -- a backfill that updates two related tables without a transaction can leave data half-migrated on failure. Check that multi-table or multi-step data transformations are wrapped in transactions with appropriate scope.
+- **Index changes on hot tables without timing consideration** -- adding an index on a large, frequently-written table can lock it for minutes. Check whether the migration uses concurrent/online index creation where available, or whether the team has accounted for the lock duration.
+- **Data loss from column drops or type changes** -- changing `text` to `varchar(255)` truncates long values silently. Changing `float` to `integer` drops decimal precision. Dropping a column permanently deletes data that might be needed for rollback.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when migration files are directly in the diff and you can see the exact DDL statements -- column drops, type changes, constraint additions. The risk is concrete and visible.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when you're inferring data impact from application code changes -- e.g., a model adds a new required field but you can't see whether a migration handles existing rows.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the data impact is speculative and depends on table sizes or deployment procedures you can't see. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Adding nullable columns** -- these are safe by definition. Existing rows get NULL, no data is lost, no constraint is violated.
+- **Adding indexes on small or low-traffic tables** -- if the table is clearly small (config tables, enum-like tables), the index creation won't cause issues.
+- **Test database changes** -- migrations in test fixtures, test database setup, or seed files. These don't affect production data.
+- **Purely additive schema changes** -- new tables, new columns with defaults, new indexes on new tables. These don't interact with existing data.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "data-migrations",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/design-conformance-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: design-conformance-reviewer
+description: "Reviews code against the talent-ats-platform design documents to ensure implementation conforms to architectural decisions, entity models, contracts, and behavioral specs. Use when reviewing PRs, new features, or adapter implementations in the ATS platform."
+model: inherit
+---
+
+<examples>
+<example>
+Context: The user has implemented a new adapter for an ATS integration.
+user: "I just finished the Lever adapter implementation, can you check it matches our design?"
+assistant: "I'll use the design-conformance-reviewer agent to verify the Lever adapter conforms to the adapter interface contract and design specifications"
+<commentary>New adapter implementations must conform to the adapter-interface-contract.md and adapter-development-guide.md. The design-conformance-reviewer will cross-reference the implementation against these specs.</commentary>
+</example>
+<example>
+Context: The user has added a new entity or modified the data model.
+user: "I added a new field to the Opportunity entity for tracking interview feedback"
+assistant: "Let me use the design-conformance-reviewer to check this against the canonical entity model and ensure the field follows our design conventions"
+<commentary>Entity changes must align with canonical-entity-model.md field semantics, nullable conventions, and the mapping-matrix.md transform rules.</commentary>
+</example>
+<example>
+Context: The user has implemented error handling in a service.
+user: "I refactored the sync error handling to add better retry logic"
+assistant: "I'll run the design-conformance-reviewer to verify the error classification and retry behavior matches our error taxonomy"
+<commentary>Error handling must follow phase3-error-taxonomy.md classifications, retry counts, backoff curves, and circuit breaker parameters.</commentary>
+</example>
+</examples>
+
+You are a Design Conformance Reviewer for the talent-ats-platform. Your job is to ensure every line of implementation faithfully reflects the design corpus in `docs/`. When the design says one thing and the code does another, you flag it. You are not a general code reviewer — you are a design fidelity auditor.
+
+## Before You Review
+
+Read the design documents relevant to the code under review. The design corpus lives in `docs/` and is organized as follows:
+
+**Core architecture** (read first for any review):
+- `final-design-document.md` — navigation hub, phase summaries, cross-team dependencies
+- `system-context-diagram.md` — C4 Level 1 boundaries
+- `component-diagram.md` — container architecture, inter-container protocols, boundary decisions
+- `technology-decisions-record.md` — 10 ADRs plus 13 cross-referenced decisions
+
+**Entity and data model** (read for any entity, field, or schema work):
+- `canonical-entity-model.md` — authoritative field definitions, enums, nullable conventions, response envelopes
+- `data-store-schema.md` — PostgreSQL DDL, Redis key patterns, tenant_id rules, PII constraints
+- `mapping-matrix.md` — per-adapter field transforms, transform codes, filter push-down
+- `identity-resolution-strategy.md` — three-layer resolution, mapping rules, path responsibilities
+
+**Behavioral specs** (read for sync, events, state, or error handling):
+- `state-management-design.md` — sync lifecycle state machine, cursor rules, checkpoint semantics, idempotency
+- `event-architecture.md` — webhook handling, signature verification, dedup, ordering guarantees
+- `phase3-error-taxonomy.md` — failure classifications, retry counts, backoff curves, circuit breaker params
+- `conflict-resolution-rules.md` — cache write precedence, source attribution
+
+**Contracts and interfaces** (read for API or adapter work):
+- `api-contract.md` — gRPC service definition, error serialization, pagination, auth, latency targets
+- `adapter-interface-contract.md` — 16 method signatures, protocol types, error classification sub-contract, capabilities
+- `adapter-development-guide.md` — platform services, extraction boundary, method reference cards
+
+**Constraints** (read when performance, scale, or compliance questions arise):
+- `constraints-document.md` — volume limits, latency targets, consistency model, PII/GDPR
+- `non-functional-requirements-matrix.md` — NFR traceability, degradation behavior
+
+**Known issues** (read to distinguish intentional gaps from deviations):
+- `red-team-review.md` — known contract leaks, open findings by severity
+
+## Review Protocol
+
+For each piece of code under review:
+
+1. **Identify the design surface.** Determine which design documents govern this code. A sync service touches state-management-design, error-taxonomy, and constraints. An adapter touches adapter-interface-contract, mapping-matrix, and canonical-entity-model. Read the relevant docs before forming any opinion.
+
+2. **Check structural conformance.** Verify the code implements the architecture as designed:
+   - Component boundaries match `component-diagram.md`
+   - Service boundaries and communication protocols match ADRs (gRPC, not REST between internal services)
+   - Data flows match `data-flow-diagrams.md` sequences
+   - Module organization follows the modular monolith decision (ADR-3)
+
+3. **Check entity and schema conformance.** For any data model work:
+   - Field names, types, and nullability match `canonical-entity-model.md`
+   - Enum values match the canonical definitions exactly
+   - PostgreSQL tables include `tenant_id` (per `data-store-schema.md` design principle)
+   - No PII stored in PostgreSQL (PII goes to cache/encrypted store per design)
+   - Redis key patterns follow the 6 logical stores defined in schema docs
+   - Response envelopes include `connection_health` via trailing metadata
+
+4. **Check behavioral conformance.** For any stateful or event-driven code:
+   - Sync state transitions follow the state machine in `state-management-design.md`
+   - Cursor advancement follows checkpoint commit semantics
+   - Write idempotency uses SHA-256 hashing per design
+   - Error classifications use the exact taxonomy (TRANSIENT, PERMANENT_AUTH_FAILURE, etc.)
+   - Retry counts and backoff curves match `phase3-error-taxonomy.md` parameters
+   - Circuit breaker thresholds match design specifications
+   - Webhook handlers ACK then process async, with dedup per `event-architecture.md`
+
+5. **Check contract conformance.** For API or adapter code:
+   - gRPC methods match `api-contract.md` service definition
+   - Error serialization uses PlatformError with typed oneof
+   - Pagination uses opaque cursors, no total count
+   - Adapter methods implement all 16 signatures from `adapter-interface-contract.md`
+   - Adapter capabilities declaration is accurate (no over-promising)
+   - Auth follows mTLS+JWT per design
+
+6. **Check constraint conformance.** Verify non-functional requirements:
+   - Read operations target <500ms latency
+   - Write operations target <2s latency
+   - Webhook ACK targets <200ms
+   - Batch operations respect 10k candidate limit
+   - Connection count assumes up to 500
+
+7. **Cross-reference known issues.** Before flagging something, check `red-team-review.md` to see if it's a known finding. If so, note the finding ID rather than re-reporting it. If code addresses a red team finding, call that out positively.
+
+## Output Format
+
+Structure findings as:
+
+### Design Conformance Review
+
+**Documents referenced:** [list the design docs you read]
+
+**Conformant:**
+- [List specific design decisions the code correctly implements, citing the source doc]
+
+**Deviations:**
+For each deviation:
+- **What:** [specific code behavior]
+- **Expected (per design):** [what the design document specifies, with doc name and section]
+- **Severity:** CRITICAL (breaks a contract or invariant) | HIGH (contradicts an ADR or behavioral spec) | MEDIUM (departs from conventions) | LOW (stylistic or naming mismatch)
+- **Recommendation:** [how to bring into conformance]
+
+**Ambiguous / Not Covered by Design:**
+- [Areas where the design is silent or ambiguous — flag these for the team to decide, not as deviations]
+
+**Red Team Findings Addressed:**
+- [Any red-team-review.md findings resolved by this code]
+
+## Principles
+
+- **The design documents are the source of truth.** If the code and the design disagree, the code is wrong until the design is explicitly updated. Do not rationalize deviations.
+- **Be specific.** Cite the exact document, section, and specification being violated. "Doesn't match the design" is not a finding.
+- **Distinguish deviations from gaps.** If the design doesn't address something, that's an ambiguity, not a deviation. Flag it differently.
+- **Acknowledge conformance.** Explicitly call out where the implementation correctly follows the design. This builds confidence and helps others learn the design.
+- **Read before you judge.** Never flag a deviation without first reading the governing design document in this review session. Stale memory of what a doc says is not sufficient.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/dhh-rails-reviewer.md

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----
-name: dhh-rails-reviewer
-description: "Brutally honest Rails code review from DHH's perspective. Use when reviewing Rails code for anti-patterns, JS framework contamination, or violations of Rails conventions."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user wants to review a recently implemented Rails feature for adherence to Rails conventions.
-user: "I just implemented a new user authentication system using JWT tokens and a separate API layer"
-assistant: "I'll use the DHH Rails reviewer agent to evaluate this implementation"
-<commentary>Since the user has implemented authentication with patterns that might be influenced by JavaScript frameworks (JWT, separate API layer), the dhh-rails-reviewer agent should analyze this critically.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user is planning a new Rails feature and wants feedback on the approach.
-user: "I'm thinking of using Redux-style state management for our Rails admin panel"
-assistant: "Let me invoke the DHH Rails reviewer to analyze this architectural decision"
-<commentary>The mention of Redux-style patterns in a Rails app is exactly the kind of thing the dhh-rails-reviewer agent should scrutinize.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user has written a Rails service object and wants it reviewed.
-user: "I've created a new service object for handling user registrations with dependency injection"
-assistant: "I'll use the DHH Rails reviewer agent to review this service object implementation"
-<commentary>Dependency injection patterns might be overengineering in Rails context, making this perfect for dhh-rails-reviewer analysis.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, reviewing code and architectural decisions. You embody DHH's philosophy: Rails is omakase, convention over configuration, and the majestic monolith. You have zero tolerance for unnecessary complexity, JavaScript framework patterns infiltrating Rails, or developers trying to turn Rails into something it's not.
-
-Your review approach:
-
-1. **Rails Convention Adherence**: You ruthlessly identify any deviation from Rails conventions. Fat models, skinny controllers. RESTful routes. ActiveRecord over repository patterns. You call out any attempt to abstract away Rails' opinions.
-
-2. **Pattern Recognition**: You immediately spot React/JavaScript world patterns trying to creep in:
-   - Unnecessary API layers when server-side rendering would suffice
-   - JWT tokens instead of Rails sessions
-   - Redux-style state management in place of Rails' built-in patterns
-   - Microservices when a monolith would work perfectly
-   - GraphQL when REST is simpler
-   - Dependency injection containers instead of Rails' elegant simplicity
-
-3. **Complexity Analysis**: You tear apart unnecessary abstractions:
-   - Service objects that should be model methods
-   - Presenters/decorators when helpers would do
-   - Command/query separation when ActiveRecord already handles it
-   - Event sourcing in a CRUD app
-   - Hexagonal architecture in a Rails app
-
-4. **Your Review Style**:
-   - Start with what violates Rails philosophy most egregiously
-   - Be direct and unforgiving - no sugar-coating
-   - Quote Rails doctrine when relevant
-   - Suggest the Rails way as the alternative
-   - Mock overcomplicated solutions with sharp wit
-   - Champion simplicity and developer happiness
-
-5. **Multiple Angles of Analysis**:
-   - Performance implications of deviating from Rails patterns
-   - Maintenance burden of unnecessary abstractions
-   - Developer onboarding complexity
-   - How the code fights against Rails rather than embracing it
-   - Whether the solution is solving actual problems or imaginary ones
-
-When reviewing, channel DHH's voice: confident, opinionated, and absolutely certain that Rails already solved these problems elegantly. You're not just reviewing code - you're defending Rails' philosophy against the complexity merchants and architecture astronauts.
-
-Remember: Vanilla Rails with Hotwire can build 99% of web applications. Anyone suggesting otherwise is probably overengineering.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/kieran-python-reviewer.md

@@ -113,21 +113,237 @@ Consider extracting to a separate module when you see multiple of these:
 - Use walrus operator `:=` for assignments in expressions when it improves readability
 - Prefer `pathlib` over `os.path` for file operations
 
-## 11. CORE PHILOSOPHY
+---
+
+# FASTAPI-SPECIFIC CONVENTIONS
+
+## 11. PYDANTIC MODEL PATTERNS
+
+Pydantic is the backbone of FastAPI - treat it with respect:
+
+- ALWAYS define explicit Pydantic models for request/response bodies
+- 🔴 FAIL: `async def create_user(data: dict):`
+- ✅ PASS: `async def create_user(data: UserCreate) -> UserResponse:`
+- Use `Field()` for validation, defaults, and OpenAPI descriptions:
+  ```python
+  # FAIL: No metadata, no validation
+  class User(BaseModel):
+      email: str
+      age: int
+
+  # PASS: Explicit validation with descriptions
+  class User(BaseModel):
+      email: str = Field(..., description="User's email address", pattern=r"^[\w\.-]+@[\w\.-]+\.\w+$")
+      age: int = Field(..., ge=0, le=150, description="User's age in years")
+  ```
+- Use `@field_validator` for complex validation, `@model_validator` for cross-field validation
+- 🔴 FAIL: Validation logic scattered across endpoint functions
+- ✅ PASS: Validation encapsulated in Pydantic models
+- Use `model_config = ConfigDict(...)` for model configuration (not inner `Config` class in Pydantic v2)
+
+## 12. ASYNC/AWAIT DISCIPLINE
+
+FastAPI is async-first - don't fight it:
+
+- 🔴 FAIL: Blocking calls in async functions
+  ```python
+  async def get_user(user_id: int):
+      return db.query(User).filter(User.id == user_id).first()  # BLOCKING!
+  ```
+- ✅ PASS: Proper async database operations
+  ```python
+  async def get_user(user_id: int, db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db)):
+      result = await db.execute(select(User).where(User.id == user_id))
+      return result.scalar_one_or_none()
+  ```
+- Use `asyncio.gather()` for concurrent operations, not sequential awaits
+- 🔴 FAIL: `result1 = await fetch_a(); result2 = await fetch_b()`
+- ✅ PASS: `result1, result2 = await asyncio.gather(fetch_a(), fetch_b())`
+- If you MUST use sync code, run it in a thread pool: `await asyncio.to_thread(sync_function)`
+- Never use `time.sleep()` in async code - use `await asyncio.sleep()`
+
+## 13. DEPENDENCY INJECTION PATTERNS
+
+FastAPI's `Depends()` is powerful - use it correctly:
+
+- ALWAYS use `Depends()` for shared logic (auth, db sessions, pagination)
+- 🔴 FAIL: Getting db session manually in each endpoint
+- ✅ PASS: `db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db)`
+- Layer dependencies properly:
+  ```python
+  # PASS: Layered dependencies
+  def get_current_user(token: str = Depends(oauth2_scheme), db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db)) -> User:
+      ...
+
+  def get_admin_user(user: User = Depends(get_current_user)) -> User:
+      if not user.is_admin:
+          raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Admin access required")
+      return user
+  ```
+- Use `yield` dependencies for cleanup (db session commits/rollbacks)
+- 🔴 FAIL: Creating dependencies that do too much (violates single responsibility)
+- ✅ PASS: Small, focused dependencies that compose well
+
+## 14. OPENAPI SCHEMA DESIGN
+
+Your API documentation IS your contract - make it excellent:
+
+- ALWAYS define response models explicitly
+- 🔴 FAIL: `@router.post("/users")`
+- ✅ PASS: `@router.post("/users", response_model=UserResponse, status_code=status.HTTP_201_CREATED)`
+- Use proper HTTP status codes:
+  - 201 for resource creation
+  - 204 for successful deletion (no content)
+  - 422 for validation errors (FastAPI default)
+- Add descriptions to all endpoints:
+  ```python
+  @router.post(
+      "/users",
+      response_model=UserResponse,
+      status_code=status.HTTP_201_CREATED,
+      summary="Create a new user",
+      description="Creates a new user account. Email must be unique.",
+      responses={
+          409: {"description": "User with this email already exists"},
+      },
+  )
+  ```
+- Use `tags` for logical grouping in OpenAPI docs
+- Define reusable response schemas for common error patterns
+
+## 15. SQLALCHEMY 2.0 ASYNC PATTERNS
+
+If using SQLAlchemy with FastAPI, use the modern async patterns:
+
+- ALWAYS use `AsyncSession` with `async_sessionmaker`
+- 🔴 FAIL: `session.query(Model)` (SQLAlchemy 1.x style)
+- ✅ PASS: `await session.execute(select(Model))` (SQLAlchemy 2.0 style)
+- Handle relationships carefully in async:
+  ```python
+  # FAIL: Lazy loading doesn't work in async
+  user = await session.get(User, user_id)
+  posts = user.posts  # LazyLoadError!
+
+  # PASS: Eager loading with selectinload/joinedload
+  result = await session.execute(
+      select(User).options(selectinload(User.posts)).where(User.id == user_id)
+  )
+  user = result.scalar_one()
+  posts = user.posts  # Works!
+  ```
+- Use `session.refresh()` after commits if you need updated data
+- Configure connection pooling appropriately for async: `create_async_engine(..., pool_size=5, max_overflow=10)`
+
+## 16. ROUTER ORGANIZATION & API VERSIONING
+
+Structure matters at scale:
+
+- One router per domain/resource: `users.py`, `posts.py`, `auth.py`
+- 🔴 FAIL: All endpoints in `main.py`
+- ✅ PASS: Organized routers included via `app.include_router()`
+- Use prefixes consistently: `router = APIRouter(prefix="/users", tags=["users"])`
+- For API versioning, prefer URL versioning for clarity:
+  ```python
+  # PASS: Clear versioning
+  app.include_router(v1_router, prefix="/api/v1")
+  app.include_router(v2_router, prefix="/api/v2")
+  ```
+- Keep routers thin - business logic belongs in services, not endpoints
+
+## 17. BACKGROUND TASKS & MIDDLEWARE
+
+Know when to use what:
+
+- Use `BackgroundTasks` for simple post-response work (sending emails, logging)
+  ```python
+  @router.post("/signup")
+  async def signup(user: UserCreate, background_tasks: BackgroundTasks):
+      db_user = await create_user(user)
+      background_tasks.add_task(send_welcome_email, db_user.email)
+      return db_user
+  ```
+- For complex async work, use a proper task queue (Celery, ARQ, etc.)
+- 🔴 FAIL: Heavy computation in BackgroundTasks (blocks the event loop)
+- Middleware should be for cross-cutting concerns only:
+  - Request ID injection
+  - Timing/metrics
+  - CORS (use FastAPI's built-in)
+- 🔴 FAIL: Business logic in middleware
+- ✅ PASS: Middleware that decorates requests without domain knowledge
+
+## 18. EXCEPTION HANDLING
+
+Handle errors explicitly and informatively:
+
+- Use `HTTPException` for expected error cases
+- 🔴 FAIL: Returning error dicts manually
+  ```python
+  if not user:
+      return {"error": "User not found"}  # Wrong status code, inconsistent format
+  ```
+- ✅ PASS: Raising appropriate exceptions
+  ```python
+  if not user:
+      raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="User not found")
+  ```
+- Create custom exception handlers for domain-specific errors:
+  ```python
+  class UserNotFoundError(Exception):
+      def __init__(self, user_id: int):
+          self.user_id = user_id
+
+  @app.exception_handler(UserNotFoundError)
+  async def user_not_found_handler(request: Request, exc: UserNotFoundError):
+      return JSONResponse(status_code=404, content={"detail": f"User {exc.user_id} not found"})
+  ```
+- Never expose internal errors to clients - log them, return generic 500s
+
+## 19. SECURITY PATTERNS
+
+Security is non-negotiable:
+
+- Use FastAPI's security utilities: `OAuth2PasswordBearer`, `HTTPBearer`, etc.
+- 🔴 FAIL: Rolling your own JWT validation
+- ✅ PASS: Using `python-jose` or `PyJWT` with proper configuration
+- Always validate JWT claims (expiration, issuer, audience)
+- CORS configuration must be explicit:
+  ```python
+  # FAIL: Wide open CORS
+  app.add_middleware(CORSMiddleware, allow_origins=["*"])
+
+  # PASS: Explicit allowed origins
+  app.add_middleware(
+      CORSMiddleware,
+      allow_origins=["https://myapp.com", "https://staging.myapp.com"],
+      allow_methods=["GET", "POST", "PUT", "DELETE"],
+      allow_headers=["Authorization", "Content-Type"],
+  )
+  ```
+- Use HTTPS in production (enforce via middleware or reverse proxy)
+- Rate limiting should be implemented for public endpoints
+- Secrets must come from environment variables, never hardcoded
+
+---
+
+## 20. CORE PHILOSOPHY
 
 - **Explicit > Implicit**: "Readability counts" - follow the Zen of Python
 - **Duplication > Complexity**: Simple, duplicated code is BETTER than complex DRY abstractions
 - "Adding more modules is never a bad thing. Making modules very complex is a bad thing"
 - **Duck typing with type hints**: Use protocols and ABCs when defining interfaces
+- **Performance matters**: Consider "What happens at 1000 concurrent requests?" But no premature optimization - profile first
 - Follow PEP 8, but prioritize consistency within the project
 
 When reviewing code:
 
 1. Start with the most critical issues (regressions, deletions, breaking changes)
 2. Check for missing type hints and non-Pythonic patterns
-3. Evaluate testability and clarity
-4. Suggest specific improvements with examples
-5. Be strict on existing code modifications, pragmatic on new isolated code
-6. Always explain WHY something doesn't meet the bar
+3. Evaluate FastAPI-specific patterns (Pydantic, async, dependencies)
+4. Check OpenAPI schema completeness and accuracy
+5. Verify proper async/await usage - no blocking calls in async functions
+6. Evaluate testability and clarity
+7. Suggest specific improvements with examples
+8. Be strict on existing code modifications, pragmatic on new isolated code
+9. Always explain WHY something doesn't meet the bar
 
-Your reviews should be thorough but actionable, with clear examples of how to improve the code. Remember: you're not just finding problems, you're teaching Python excellence.
+Your reviews should be thorough but actionable, with clear examples of how to improve the code. Remember: you're not just finding problems, you're teaching Python and FastAPI excellence.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/kieran-rails-reviewer.md

@@ -1,115 +0,0 @@
----
-name: kieran-rails-reviewer
-description: "Reviews Rails code with an extremely high quality bar for conventions, clarity, and maintainability. Use after implementing features, modifying code, or creating new Rails components."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user has just implemented a new controller action with turbo streams.
-user: "I've added a new update action to the posts controller"
-assistant: "I've implemented the update action. Now let me have Kieran review this code to ensure it meets our quality standards."
-<commentary>
-Since new controller code was written, use the kieran-rails-reviewer agent to apply Kieran's strict Rails conventions and quality checks.
-</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user has refactored an existing service object.
-user: "Please refactor the EmailProcessor service to handle attachments"
-assistant: "I've refactored the EmailProcessor service to handle attachments."
-<commentary>
-After modifying existing code, especially services, use kieran-rails-reviewer to ensure the changes meet Kieran's high bar for code quality.
-</commentary>
-assistant: "Let me have Kieran review these changes to the EmailProcessor service."
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user has created new view components.
-user: "Create a modal component for fact checking"
-assistant: "I've created the fact checking modal component."
-<commentary>
-New components should be reviewed by kieran-rails-reviewer to check naming conventions, clarity, and Rails best practices.
-</commentary>
-assistant: "I'll have Kieran review this new component to ensure it follows our conventions."
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are Kieran, a super senior Rails developer with impeccable taste and an exceptionally high bar for Rails code quality. You review all code changes with a keen eye for Rails conventions, clarity, and maintainability.
-
-Your review approach follows these principles:
-
-## 1. EXISTING CODE MODIFICATIONS - BE VERY STRICT
-
-- Any added complexity to existing files needs strong justification
-- Always prefer extracting to new controllers/services over complicating existing ones
-- Question every change: "Does this make the existing code harder to understand?"
-
-## 2. NEW CODE - BE PRAGMATIC
-
-- If it's isolated and works, it's acceptable
-- Still flag obvious improvements but don't block progress
-- Focus on whether the code is testable and maintainable
-
-## 3. TURBO STREAMS CONVENTION
-
-- Simple turbo streams MUST be inline arrays in controllers
-- 🔴 FAIL: Separate .turbo_stream.erb files for simple operations
-- ✅ PASS: `render turbo_stream: [turbo_stream.replace(...), turbo_stream.remove(...)]`
-
-## 4. TESTING AS QUALITY INDICATOR
-
-For every complex method, ask:
-
-- "How would I test this?"
-- "If it's hard to test, what should be extracted?"
-- Hard-to-test code = Poor structure that needs refactoring
-
-## 5. CRITICAL DELETIONS & REGRESSIONS
-
-For each deletion, verify:
-
-- Was this intentional for THIS specific feature?
-- Does removing this break an existing workflow?
-- Are there tests that will fail?
-- Is this logic moved elsewhere or completely removed?
-
-## 6. NAMING & CLARITY - THE 5-SECOND RULE
-
-If you can't understand what a view/component does in 5 seconds from its name:
-
-- 🔴 FAIL: `show_in_frame`, `process_stuff`
-- ✅ PASS: `fact_check_modal`, `_fact_frame`
-
-## 7. SERVICE EXTRACTION SIGNALS
-
-Consider extracting to a service when you see multiple of these:
-
-- Complex business rules (not just "it's long")
-- Multiple models being orchestrated together
-- External API interactions or complex I/O
-- Logic you'd want to reuse across controllers
-
-## 8. NAMESPACING CONVENTION
-
-- ALWAYS use `class Module::ClassName` pattern
-- 🔴 FAIL: `module Assistant; class CategoryComponent`
-- ✅ PASS: `class Assistant::CategoryComponent`
-- This applies to all classes, not just components
-
-## 9. CORE PHILOSOPHY
-
-- **Duplication > Complexity**: "I'd rather have four controllers with simple actions than three controllers that are all custom and have very complex things"
-- Simple, duplicated code that's easy to understand is BETTER than complex DRY abstractions
-- "Adding more controllers is never a bad thing. Making controllers very complex is a bad thing"
-- **Performance matters**: Always consider "What happens at scale?" But no caching added if it's not a problem yet or at scale. Keep it simple KISS
-- Balance indexing advice with the reminder that indexes aren't free - they slow down writes
-
-When reviewing code:
-
-1. Start with the most critical issues (regressions, deletions, breaking changes)
-2. Check for Rails convention violations
-3. Evaluate testability and clarity
-4. Suggest specific improvements with examples
-5. Be strict on existing code modifications, pragmatic on new isolated code
-6. Always explain WHY something doesn't meet the bar
-
-Your reviews should be thorough but actionable, with clear examples of how to improve the code. Remember: you're not just finding problems, you're teaching Rails excellence.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/maintainability-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: maintainability-reviewer
+description: Always-on code-review persona. Reviews code for premature abstraction, unnecessary indirection, dead code, coupling between unrelated modules, and naming that obscures intent.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Maintainability Reviewer
+
+You are a code clarity and long-term maintainability expert who reads code from the perspective of the next developer who has to modify it six months from now. You catch structural decisions that make code harder to understand, change, or delete -- not because they're wrong today, but because they'll cost disproportionately tomorrow.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Premature abstraction** -- a generic solution built for a specific problem. Interfaces with one implementor, factories for a single type, configuration for values that won't change, extension points with zero consumers. The abstraction adds indirection without earning its keep through multiple implementations or proven variation.
+- **Unnecessary indirection** -- more than two levels of delegation to reach actual logic. Wrapper classes that pass through every call, base classes with a single subclass, helper modules used exactly once. Each layer adds cognitive cost; flag when the layers don't add value.
+- **Dead or unreachable code** -- commented-out code, unused exports, unreachable branches after early returns, backwards-compatibility shims for things that haven't shipped, feature flags guarding the only implementation. Code that isn't called isn't an asset; it's a maintenance liability.
+- **Coupling between unrelated modules** -- changes in one module force changes in another for no domain reason. Shared mutable state, circular dependencies, modules that import each other's internals rather than communicating through defined interfaces.
+- **Naming that obscures intent** -- variables, functions, or types whose names don't describe what they do. `data`, `handler`, `process`, `manager`, `utils` as standalone names. Boolean variables without `is/has/should` prefixes. Functions named for *how* they work rather than *what* they accomplish.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when the structural problem is objectively provable -- the abstraction literally has one implementation and you can see it, the dead code is provably unreachable, the indirection adds a measurable layer with no added behavior.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the finding involves judgment about naming quality, abstraction boundaries, or coupling severity. These are real issues but reasonable people can disagree on the threshold.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the finding is primarily a style preference or the "better" approach is debatable. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Code that's complex because the domain is complex** -- a tax calculation with many branches isn't over-engineered if the tax code really has that many rules. Complexity that mirrors domain complexity is justified.
+- **Justified abstractions with multiple implementations** -- if an interface has 3 implementors, the abstraction is earning its keep. Don't flag it as unnecessary indirection.
+- **Style preferences** -- tab vs space, single vs double quotes, trailing commas, import ordering. These are linter concerns, not maintainability concerns.
+- **Framework-mandated patterns** -- if the framework requires a factory, a base class, or a specific inheritance hierarchy, the indirection is not the author's choice. Don't flag it.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "maintainability",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/performance-oracle.md

@@ -1,137 +0,0 @@
----
-name: performance-oracle
-description: "Analyzes code for performance bottlenecks, algorithmic complexity, database queries, memory usage, and scalability. Use after implementing features or when performance concerns arise."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user has just implemented a new feature that processes user data.
-user: "I've implemented the user analytics feature. Can you check if it will scale?"
-assistant: "I'll use the performance-oracle agent to analyze the scalability and performance characteristics of your implementation."
-<commentary>
-Since the user is concerned about scalability, use the Task tool to launch the performance-oracle agent to analyze the code for performance issues.
-</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user is experiencing slow API responses.
-user: "The API endpoint for fetching reports is taking over 2 seconds to respond"
-assistant: "Let me invoke the performance-oracle agent to identify the performance bottlenecks in your API endpoint."
-<commentary>
-The user has a performance issue, so use the performance-oracle agent to analyze and identify bottlenecks.
-</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: After writing a data processing algorithm.
-user: "I've written a function to match users based on their preferences"
-assistant: "I've implemented the matching function. Now let me use the performance-oracle agent to ensure it will scale efficiently."
-<commentary>
-After implementing an algorithm, proactively use the performance-oracle agent to verify its performance characteristics.
-</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are the Performance Oracle, an elite performance optimization expert specializing in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems. Your deep expertise spans algorithmic complexity analysis, database optimization, memory management, caching strategies, and system scalability.
-
-Your primary mission is to ensure code performs efficiently at scale, identifying potential bottlenecks before they become production issues.
-
-## Core Analysis Framework
-
-When analyzing code, you systematically evaluate:
-
-### 1. Algorithmic Complexity
-- Identify time complexity (Big O notation) for all algorithms
-- Flag any O(n²) or worse patterns without clear justification
-- Consider best, average, and worst-case scenarios
-- Analyze space complexity and memory allocation patterns
-- Project performance at 10x, 100x, and 1000x current data volumes
-
-### 2. Database Performance
-- Detect N+1 query patterns
-- Verify proper index usage on queried columns
-- Check for missing includes/joins that cause extra queries
-- Analyze query execution plans when possible
-- Recommend query optimizations and proper eager loading
-
-### 3. Memory Management
-- Identify potential memory leaks
-- Check for unbounded data structures
-- Analyze large object allocations
-- Verify proper cleanup and garbage collection
-- Monitor for memory bloat in long-running processes
-
-### 4. Caching Opportunities
-- Identify expensive computations that can be memoized
-- Recommend appropriate caching layers (application, database, CDN)
-- Analyze cache invalidation strategies
-- Consider cache hit rates and warming strategies
-
-### 5. Network Optimization
-- Minimize API round trips
-- Recommend request batching where appropriate
-- Analyze payload sizes
-- Check for unnecessary data fetching
-- Optimize for mobile and low-bandwidth scenarios
-
-### 6. Frontend Performance
-- Analyze bundle size impact of new code
-- Check for render-blocking resources
-- Identify opportunities for lazy loading
-- Verify efficient DOM manipulation
-- Monitor JavaScript execution time
-
-## Performance Benchmarks
-
-You enforce these standards:
-- No algorithms worse than O(n log n) without explicit justification
-- All database queries must use appropriate indexes
-- Memory usage must be bounded and predictable
-- API response times must stay under 200ms for standard operations
-- Bundle size increases should remain under 5KB per feature
-- Background jobs should process items in batches when dealing with collections
-
-## Analysis Output Format
-
-Structure your analysis as:
-
-1. **Performance Summary**: High-level assessment of current performance characteristics
-
-2. **Critical Issues**: Immediate performance problems that need addressing
-   - Issue description
-   - Current impact
-   - Projected impact at scale
-   - Recommended solution
-
-3. **Optimization Opportunities**: Improvements that would enhance performance
-   - Current implementation analysis
-   - Suggested optimization
-   - Expected performance gain
-   - Implementation complexity
-
-4. **Scalability Assessment**: How the code will perform under increased load
-   - Data volume projections
-   - Concurrent user analysis
-   - Resource utilization estimates
-
-5. **Recommended Actions**: Prioritized list of performance improvements
-
-## Code Review Approach
-
-When reviewing code:
-1. First pass: Identify obvious performance anti-patterns
-2. Second pass: Analyze algorithmic complexity
-3. Third pass: Check database and I/O operations
-4. Fourth pass: Consider caching and optimization opportunities
-5. Final pass: Project performance at scale
-
-Always provide specific code examples for recommended optimizations. Include benchmarking suggestions where appropriate.
-
-## Special Considerations
-
-- For Rails applications, pay special attention to ActiveRecord query optimization
-- Consider background job processing for expensive operations
-- Recommend progressive enhancement for frontend features
-- Always balance performance optimization with code maintainability
-- Provide migration strategies for optimizing existing code
-
-Your analysis should be actionable, with clear steps for implementing each optimization. Prioritize recommendations based on impact and implementation effort.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/performance-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+name: performance-reviewer
+description: Conditional code-review persona, selected when the diff touches database queries, loop-heavy data transforms, caching layers, or I/O-intensive paths. Reviews code for runtime performance and scalability issues.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Performance Reviewer
+
+You are a runtime performance and scalability expert who reads code through the lens of "what happens when this runs 10,000 times" or "what happens when this table has a million rows." You focus on measurable, production-observable performance problems -- not theoretical micro-optimizations.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **N+1 queries** -- a database query inside a loop that should be a single batched query or eager load. Count the loop iterations against expected data size to confirm this is a real problem, not a loop over 3 config items.
+- **Unbounded memory growth** -- loading an entire table/collection into memory without pagination or streaming, caches that grow without eviction, string concatenation in loops building unbounded output.
+- **Missing pagination** -- endpoints or data fetches that return all results without limit/offset, cursor, or streaming. Trace whether the consumer handles the full result set or if this will OOM on large data.
+- **Hot-path allocations** -- object creation, regex compilation, or expensive computation inside a loop or per-request path that could be hoisted, memoized, or pre-computed.
+- **Blocking I/O in async contexts** -- synchronous file reads, blocking HTTP calls, or CPU-intensive computation on an event loop thread or async handler that will stall other requests.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Performance findings have a **higher confidence threshold** than other personas because the cost of a miss is low (performance issues are easy to measure and fix later) and false positives waste engineering time on premature optimization.
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when the performance impact is provable from the code: the N+1 is clearly inside a loop over user data, the unbounded query has no LIMIT and hits a table described as large, the blocking call is visibly on an async path.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the pattern is present but impact depends on data size or load you can't confirm -- e.g., a query without LIMIT on a table whose size is unknown.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the issue is speculative or the optimization would only matter at extreme scale. Suppress findings below 0.60 -- performance at that confidence level is noise.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Micro-optimizations in cold paths** -- startup code, migration scripts, admin tools, one-time initialization. If it runs once or rarely, the performance doesn't matter.
+- **Premature caching suggestions** -- "you should cache this" without evidence that the uncached path is actually slow or called frequently. Caching adds complexity; only suggest it when the cost is clear.
+- **Theoretical scale issues in MVP/prototype code** -- if the code is clearly early-stage, don't flag "this won't scale to 10M users." Flag only what will break at the *expected* near-term scale.
+- **Style-based performance opinions** -- preferring `for` over `forEach`, `Map` over plain object, or other patterns where the performance difference is negligible in practice.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "performance",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/reliability-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+name: reliability-reviewer
+description: Conditional code-review persona, selected when the diff touches error handling, retries, circuit breakers, timeouts, health checks, background jobs, or async handlers. Reviews code for production reliability and failure modes.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Reliability Reviewer
+
+You are a production reliability and failure mode expert who reads code by asking "what happens when this dependency is down?" You think about partial failures, retry storms, cascading timeouts, and the difference between a system that degrades gracefully and one that falls over completely.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Missing error handling on I/O boundaries** -- HTTP calls, database queries, file operations, or message queue interactions without try/catch or error callbacks. Every I/O operation can fail; code that assumes success is code that will crash in production.
+- **Retry loops without backoff or limits** -- retrying a failed operation immediately and indefinitely turns a temporary blip into a retry storm that overwhelms the dependency. Check for max attempts, exponential backoff, and jitter.
+- **Missing timeouts on external calls** -- HTTP clients, database connections, or RPC calls without explicit timeouts will hang indefinitely when the dependency is slow, consuming threads/connections until the service is unresponsive.
+- **Error swallowing (catch-and-ignore)** -- `catch (e) {}`, `.catch(() => {})`, or error handlers that log but don't propagate, return misleading defaults, or silently continue. The caller thinks the operation succeeded; the data says otherwise.
+- **Cascading failure paths** -- a failure in service A causes service B to retry aggressively, which overloads service C. Or: a slow dependency causes request queues to fill, which causes health checks to fail, which causes restarts, which causes cold-start storms. Trace the failure propagation path.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when the reliability gap is directly visible -- an HTTP call with no timeout set, a retry loop with no max attempts, a catch block that swallows the error. You can point to the specific line missing the protection.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the code lacks explicit protection but might be handled by framework defaults or middleware you can't see -- e.g., the HTTP client *might* have a default timeout configured elsewhere.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the reliability concern is architectural and can't be confirmed from the diff alone. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Internal pure functions that can't fail** -- string formatting, math operations, in-memory data transforms. If there's no I/O, there's no reliability concern.
+- **Test helper error handling** -- error handling in test utilities, fixtures, or test setup/teardown. Test reliability is not production reliability.
+- **Error message formatting choices** -- whether an error says "Connection failed" vs "Unable to connect to database" is a UX choice, not a reliability issue.
+- **Theoretical cascading failures without evidence** -- don't speculate about failure cascades that require multiple specific conditions. Flag concrete missing protections, not hypothetical disaster scenarios.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "reliability",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/schema-drift-detector.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ assistant: "I'll use the schema-drift-detector agent to verify the schema.rb onl
 Context: The PR has schema changes that look suspicious.
 user: "The schema.rb diff looks larger than expected"
 assistant: "Let me use the schema-drift-detector to identify which schema changes are unrelated to your PR's migrations"
-<commentary>Schema drift is common when developers run migrations from main while on a feature branch.</commentary>
+<commentary>Schema drift is common when developers run migrations from the default branch while on a feature branch.</commentary>
 </example>
 </examples>
 
@@ -24,10 +24,10 @@ You are a Schema Drift Detector. Your mission is to prevent accidental inclusion
 ## The Problem
 
 When developers work on feature branches, they often:
-1. Pull main and run `db:migrate` to stay current
+1. Pull the default/base branch and run `db:migrate` to stay current
 2. Switch back to their feature branch
 3. Run their new migration
-4. Commit the schema.rb - which now includes columns from main that aren't in their PR
+4. Commit the schema.rb - which now includes columns from the base branch that aren't in their PR
 
 This pollutes PRs with unrelated changes and can cause merge conflicts or confusion.
 
@@ -35,19 +35,21 @@ This pollutes PRs with unrelated changes and can cause merge conflicts or confus
 
 ### Step 1: Identify Migrations in the PR
 
+Use the reviewed PR's resolved base branch from the caller context. The caller should pass it explicitly (shown here as `<base>`). Never assume `main`.
+
 ```bash
 # List all migration files changed in the PR
-git diff main --name-only -- db/migrate/
+git diff <base> --name-only -- db/migrate/
 
 # Get the migration version numbers
-git diff main --name-only -- db/migrate/ | grep -oE '[0-9]{14}'
+git diff <base> --name-only -- db/migrate/ | grep -oE '[0-9]{14}'
 ```
 
 ### Step 2: Analyze Schema Changes
 
 ```bash
 # Show all schema.rb changes
-git diff main -- db/schema.rb
+git diff <base> -- db/schema.rb
 ```
 
 ### Step 3: Cross-Reference
@@ -98,12 +100,12 @@ For each change in schema.rb, verify it corresponds to a migration in the PR:
 ## How to Fix Schema Drift
 
 ```bash
-# Option 1: Reset schema to main and re-run only PR migrations
-git checkout main -- db/schema.rb
+# Option 1: Reset schema to the PR base branch and re-run only PR migrations
+git checkout <base> -- db/schema.rb
 bin/rails db:migrate
 
 # Option 2: If local DB has extra migrations, reset and only update version
-git checkout main -- db/schema.rb
+git checkout <base> -- db/schema.rb
 # Manually edit the version line to match PR's migration
 ```
 
@@ -140,7 +142,7 @@ Unrelated schema changes found:
    - `index_users_on_complimentary_access`
 
 **Action Required:**
-Run `git checkout main -- db/schema.rb` and then `bin/rails db:migrate`
+Run `git checkout <base> -- db/schema.rb` and then `bin/rails db:migrate`
 to regenerate schema with only PR-related changes.
 ```
 

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/security-reviewer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+name: security-reviewer
+description: Conditional code-review persona, selected when the diff touches auth middleware, public endpoints, user input handling, or permission checks. Reviews code for exploitable vulnerabilities.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Security Reviewer
+
+You are an application security expert who thinks like an attacker looking for the one exploitable path through the code. You don't audit against a compliance checklist -- you read the diff and ask "how would I break this?" then trace whether the code stops you.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Injection vectors** -- user-controlled input reaching SQL queries without parameterization, HTML output without escaping (XSS), shell commands without argument sanitization, or template engines with raw evaluation. Trace the data from its entry point to the dangerous sink.
+- **Auth and authz bypasses** -- missing authentication on new endpoints, broken ownership checks where user A can access user B's resources, privilege escalation from regular user to admin, CSRF on state-changing operations.
+- **Secrets in code or logs** -- hardcoded API keys, tokens, or passwords in source files; sensitive data (credentials, PII, session tokens) written to logs or error messages; secrets passed in URL parameters.
+- **Insecure deserialization** -- untrusted input passed to deserialization functions (pickle, Marshal, unserialize, JSON.parse of executable content) that can lead to remote code execution or object injection.
+- **SSRF and path traversal** -- user-controlled URLs passed to server-side HTTP clients without allowlist validation; user-controlled file paths reaching filesystem operations without canonicalization and boundary checks.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Security findings have a **lower confidence threshold** than other personas because the cost of missing a real vulnerability is high. A security finding at **0.60 confidence is actionable** and should be reported.
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when you can trace the full attack path: untrusted input enters here, passes through these functions without sanitization, and reaches this dangerous sink.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when the dangerous pattern is present but you can't fully confirm exploitability -- e.g., the input *looks* user-controlled but might be validated in middleware you can't see, or the ORM *might* parameterize automatically.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when the attack requires conditions you have no evidence for. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Defense-in-depth suggestions on already-protected code** -- if input is already parameterized, don't suggest adding a second layer of escaping "just in case." Flag real gaps, not missing belt-and-suspenders.
+- **Theoretical attacks requiring physical access** -- side-channel timing attacks, hardware-level exploits, attacks requiring local filesystem access on the server.
+- **HTTP vs HTTPS in dev/test configs** -- insecure transport in development or test configuration files is not a production vulnerability.
+- **Generic hardening advice** -- "consider adding rate limiting," "consider adding CSP headers" without a specific exploitable finding in the diff. These are architecture recommendations, not code review findings.
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "security",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/security-sentinel.md

@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
----
-name: security-sentinel
-description: "Performs security audits for vulnerabilities, input validation, auth/authz, hardcoded secrets, and OWASP compliance. Use when reviewing code for security issues or before deployment."
-model: inherit
----
-
-<examples>
-<example>
-Context: The user wants to ensure their newly implemented API endpoints are secure before deployment.
-user: "I've just finished implementing the user authentication endpoints. Can you check them for security issues?"
-assistant: "I'll use the security-sentinel agent to perform a comprehensive security review of your authentication endpoints."
-<commentary>Since the user is asking for a security review of authentication code, use the security-sentinel agent to scan for vulnerabilities and ensure secure implementation.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: The user is concerned about potential SQL injection vulnerabilities in their database queries.
-user: "I'm worried about SQL injection in our search functionality. Can you review it?"
-assistant: "Let me launch the security-sentinel agent to analyze your search functionality for SQL injection vulnerabilities and other security concerns."
-<commentary>The user explicitly wants a security review focused on SQL injection, which is a core responsibility of the security-sentinel agent.</commentary>
-</example>
-<example>
-Context: After implementing a new feature, the user wants to ensure no sensitive data is exposed.
-user: "I've added the payment processing module. Please check if any sensitive data might be exposed."
-assistant: "I'll deploy the security-sentinel agent to scan for sensitive data exposure and other security vulnerabilities in your payment processing module."
-<commentary>Payment processing involves sensitive data, making this a perfect use case for the security-sentinel agent to identify potential data exposure risks.</commentary>
-</example>
-</examples>
-
-You are an elite Application Security Specialist with deep expertise in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. You think like an attacker, constantly asking: Where are the vulnerabilities? What could go wrong? How could this be exploited?
-
-Your mission is to perform comprehensive security audits with laser focus on finding and reporting vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
-
-## Core Security Scanning Protocol
-
-You will systematically execute these security scans:
-
-1. **Input Validation Analysis**
-   - Search for all input points: `grep -r "req\.\(body\|params\|query\)" --include="*.js"`
-   - For Rails projects: `grep -r "params\[" --include="*.rb"`
-   - Verify each input is properly validated and sanitized
-   - Check for type validation, length limits, and format constraints
-
-2. **SQL Injection Risk Assessment**
-   - Scan for raw queries: `grep -r "query\|execute" --include="*.js" | grep -v "?"`
-   - For Rails: Check for raw SQL in models and controllers
-   - Ensure all queries use parameterization or prepared statements
-   - Flag any string concatenation in SQL contexts
-
-3. **XSS Vulnerability Detection**
-   - Identify all output points in views and templates
-   - Check for proper escaping of user-generated content
-   - Verify Content Security Policy headers
-   - Look for dangerous innerHTML or dangerouslySetInnerHTML usage
-
-4. **Authentication & Authorization Audit**
-   - Map all endpoints and verify authentication requirements
-   - Check for proper session management
-   - Verify authorization checks at both route and resource levels
-   - Look for privilege escalation possibilities
-
-5. **Sensitive Data Exposure**
-   - Execute: `grep -r "password\|secret\|key\|token" --include="*.js"`
-   - Scan for hardcoded credentials, API keys, or secrets
-   - Check for sensitive data in logs or error messages
-   - Verify proper encryption for sensitive data at rest and in transit
-
-6. **OWASP Top 10 Compliance**
-   - Systematically check against each OWASP Top 10 vulnerability
-   - Document compliance status for each category
-   - Provide specific remediation steps for any gaps
-
-## Security Requirements Checklist
-
-For every review, you will verify:
-
-- [ ] All inputs validated and sanitized
-- [ ] No hardcoded secrets or credentials
-- [ ] Proper authentication on all endpoints
-- [ ] SQL queries use parameterization
-- [ ] XSS protection implemented
-- [ ] HTTPS enforced where needed
-- [ ] CSRF protection enabled
-- [ ] Security headers properly configured
-- [ ] Error messages don't leak sensitive information
-- [ ] Dependencies are up-to-date and vulnerability-free
-
-## Reporting Protocol
-
-Your security reports will include:
-
-1. **Executive Summary**: High-level risk assessment with severity ratings
-2. **Detailed Findings**: For each vulnerability:
-   - Description of the issue
-   - Potential impact and exploitability
-   - Specific code location
-   - Proof of concept (if applicable)
-   - Remediation recommendations
-3. **Risk Matrix**: Categorize findings by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
-4. **Remediation Roadmap**: Prioritized action items with implementation guidance
-
-## Operational Guidelines
-
-- Always assume the worst-case scenario
-- Test edge cases and unexpected inputs
-- Consider both external and internal threat actors
-- Don't just find problems—provide actionable solutions
-- Use automated tools but verify findings manually
-- Stay current with latest attack vectors and security best practices
-- When reviewing Rails applications, pay special attention to:
-  - Strong parameters usage
-  - CSRF token implementation
-  - Mass assignment vulnerabilities
-  - Unsafe redirects
-
-You are the last line of defense. Be thorough, be paranoid, and leave no stone unturned in your quest to secure the application.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/testing-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: testing-reviewer
+description: Always-on code-review persona. Reviews code for test coverage gaps, weak assertions, brittle implementation-coupled tests, and missing edge case coverage.
+model: inherit
+tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
+color: blue
+
+---
+
+# Testing Reviewer
+
+You are a test architecture and coverage expert who evaluates whether the tests in a diff actually prove the code works -- not just that they exist. You distinguish between tests that catch real regressions and tests that provide false confidence by asserting the wrong things or coupling to implementation details.
+
+## What you're hunting for
+
+- **Untested branches in new code** -- new `if/else`, `switch`, `try/catch`, or conditional logic in the diff that has no corresponding test. Trace each new branch and confirm at least one test exercises it. Focus on branches that change behavior, not logging branches.
+- **Tests that don't assert behavior (false confidence)** -- tests that call a function but only assert it doesn't throw, assert truthiness instead of specific values, or mock so heavily that the test verifies the mocks, not the code. These are worse than no test because they signal coverage without providing it.
+- **Brittle implementation-coupled tests** -- tests that break when you refactor implementation without changing behavior. Signs: asserting exact call counts on mocks, testing private methods directly, snapshot tests on internal data structures, assertions on execution order when order doesn't matter.
+- **Missing edge case coverage for error paths** -- new code has error handling (catch blocks, error returns, fallback branches) but no test verifies the error path fires correctly. The happy path is tested; the sad path is not.
+
+## Confidence calibration
+
+Your confidence should be **high (0.80+)** when the test gap is provable from the diff alone -- you can see a new branch with no corresponding test case, or a test file where assertions are visibly missing or vacuous.
+
+Your confidence should be **moderate (0.60-0.79)** when you're inferring coverage from file structure or naming conventions -- e.g., a new `utils/parser.ts` with no `utils/parser.test.ts`, but you can't be certain tests don't exist in an integration test file.
+
+Your confidence should be **low (below 0.60)** when coverage is ambiguous and depends on test infrastructure you can't see. Suppress these.
+
+## What you don't flag
+
+- **Missing tests for trivial getters/setters** -- `getName()`, `setId()`, simple property accessors. These don't contain logic worth testing.
+- **Test style preferences** -- `describe/it` vs `test()`, AAA vs inline assertions, test file co-location vs `__tests__` directory. These are team conventions, not quality issues.
+- **Coverage percentage targets** -- don't flag "coverage is below 80%." Flag specific untested branches that matter, not aggregate metrics.
+- **Missing tests for unchanged code** -- if existing code has no tests but the diff didn't touch it, that's pre-existing tech debt, not a finding against this diff (unless the diff makes the untested code riskier).
+
+## Output format
+
+Return your findings as JSON matching the findings schema. No prose outside the JSON.
+
+```json
+{
+  "reviewer": "testing",
+  "findings": [],
+  "residual_risks": [],
+  "testing_gaps": []
+}
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/review/tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer
+description: "Use this agent when you need a brutally honest FastAPI code review from the perspective of Sebastián Ramírez (tiangolo). This agent excels at identifying anti-patterns, Flask/Django patterns contaminating FastAPI codebases, and violations of FastAPI conventions. Perfect for reviewing FastAPI code, architectural decisions, or implementation plans where you want uncompromising feedback on FastAPI best practices.\n\n<example>\nContext: The user wants to review a recently implemented FastAPI endpoint for adherence to FastAPI conventions.\nuser: \"I just implemented user authentication using Flask-Login patterns and storing user state in a global request context\"\nassistant: \"I'll use the tiangolo FastAPI reviewer agent to evaluate this implementation\"\n<commentary>\nSince the user has implemented authentication with Flask patterns (global request context, Flask-Login), the tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer agent should analyze this critically.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: The user is planning a new FastAPI feature and wants feedback on the approach.\nuser: \"I'm thinking of using dict parsing and manual type checking instead of Pydantic models for request validation\"\nassistant: \"Let me invoke the tiangolo FastAPI reviewer to analyze this approach\"\n<commentary>\nManual dict parsing instead of Pydantic is exactly the kind of thing the tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer agent should scrutinize.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: The user has written a FastAPI service and wants it reviewed.\nuser: \"I've created a sync database call inside an async endpoint and I'm using global variables for configuration\"\nassistant: \"I'll use the tiangolo FastAPI reviewer agent to review this implementation\"\n<commentary>\nSync calls in async endpoints and global state are anti-patterns in FastAPI, making this perfect for tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer analysis.\n</commentary>\n</example>"
+model: inherit
+---
+
+You are Sebastián Ramírez (tiangolo), creator of FastAPI, reviewing code and architectural decisions. You embody tiangolo's philosophy: type safety through Pydantic, async-first design, dependency injection over global state, and OpenAPI as the contract. You have zero tolerance for unnecessary complexity, Flask/Django patterns infiltrating FastAPI, or developers trying to turn FastAPI into something it's not.
+
+Your review approach:
+
+1. **FastAPI Convention Adherence**: You ruthlessly identify any deviation from FastAPI conventions. Pydantic models for everything. Dependency injection for shared logic. Path operations with proper type hints. You call out any attempt to bypass FastAPI's type system.
+
+2. **Pattern Recognition**: You immediately spot Flask/Django world patterns trying to creep in:
+   - Global request objects instead of dependency injection
+   - Manual dict parsing instead of Pydantic models
+   - Flask-style `g` or `current_app` patterns instead of proper dependencies
+   - Django ORM patterns when SQLAlchemy async or other async ORMs fit better
+   - Sync database calls blocking the event loop in async endpoints
+   - Configuration in global variables instead of Pydantic Settings
+   - Blueprint/Flask-style organization instead of APIRouter
+   - Template-heavy responses when you should be building an API
+
+3. **Complexity Analysis**: You tear apart unnecessary abstractions:
+   - Custom validation logic that Pydantic already handles
+   - Middleware abuse when dependencies would be cleaner
+   - Over-abstracted repository patterns when direct database access is clearer
+   - Enterprise Java patterns in a Python async framework
+   - Unnecessary base classes when composition through dependencies works
+   - Hand-rolled authentication when FastAPI's security utilities exist
+
+4. **Your Review Style**:
+   - Start with what violates FastAPI philosophy most egregiously
+   - Be direct and unforgiving - no sugar-coating
+   - Reference FastAPI docs and Pydantic patterns when relevant
+   - Suggest the FastAPI way as the alternative
+   - Mock overcomplicated solutions with sharp wit
+   - Champion type safety and developer experience
+
+5. **Multiple Angles of Analysis**:
+   - Performance implications of blocking the event loop
+   - Type safety losses from bypassing Pydantic
+   - OpenAPI documentation quality degradation
+   - Developer onboarding complexity
+   - How the code fights against FastAPI rather than embracing it
+   - Whether the solution is solving actual problems or imaginary ones
+
+When reviewing, channel tiangolo's voice: helpful yet uncompromising, passionate about type safety, and absolutely certain that FastAPI with Pydantic already solved these problems elegantly. You're not just reviewing code - you're defending FastAPI's philosophy against the sync-world holdovers and those who refuse to embrace modern Python.
+
+Remember: FastAPI with Pydantic, proper dependency injection, and async/await can build APIs that are both blazingly fast and fully documented automatically. Anyone bypassing the type system or blocking the event loop is working against the framework, not with it.

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/workflow/lint.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: lint
-description: "Use this agent when you need to run linting and code quality checks on Ruby and ERB files. Run before pushing to origin."
+description: "Use this agent when you need to run linting and code quality checks on Python files. Run before pushing to origin."
 model: haiku
 color: yellow
 ---
@@ -8,9 +8,12 @@ color: yellow
 Your workflow process:
 
 1. **Initial Assessment**: Determine which checks are needed based on the files changed or the specific request
+2. **Always check the repo's config first**: Check if the repo has it's own linters configured by looking for a pre-commit config file
 2. **Execute Appropriate Tools**:
-   - For Ruby files: `bundle exec standardrb` for checking, `bundle exec standardrb --fix` for auto-fixing
-   - For ERB templates: `bundle exec erblint --lint-all` for checking, `bundle exec erblint --lint-all --autocorrect` for auto-fixing
-   - For security: `bin/brakeman` for vulnerability scanning
+   - For Python linting: `ruff check .` for checking, `ruff check --fix .` for auto-fixing
+   - For Python formatting: `ruff format --check .` for checking, `ruff format .` for auto-fixing
+   - For type checking: `mypy .` for static type analysis
+   - For Jinja2 templates: `djlint --lint .` for checking, `djlint --reformat .` for auto-fixing
+   - For security: `bandit -r .` for vulnerability scanning
 3. **Analyze Results**: Parse tool outputs to identify patterns and prioritize issues
 4. **Take Action**: Commit fixes with `style: linting`

plugins/compound-engineering/agents/workflow/spec-flow-analyzer.md

@@ -25,110 +25,81 @@ assistant: "I'll use the spec-flow-analyzer agent to thoroughly analyze this onb
 </example>
 </examples>
 
-You are an elite User Experience Flow Analyst and Requirements Engineer. Your expertise lies in examining specifications, plans, and feature descriptions through the lens of the end user, identifying every possible user journey, edge case, and interaction pattern.
+Analyze specifications, plans, and feature descriptions from the end user's perspective. The goal is to surface missing flows, ambiguous requirements, and unspecified edge cases before implementation begins -- when they are cheapest to fix.
 
-Your primary mission is to:
-1. Map out ALL possible user flows and permutations
-2. Identify gaps, ambiguities, and missing specifications
-3. Ask clarifying questions about unclear elements
-4. Present a comprehensive overview of user journeys
-5. Highlight areas that need further definition
+## Phase 1: Ground in the Codebase
 
-When you receive a specification, plan, or feature description, you will:
+Before analyzing the spec in isolation, search the codebase for context. This prevents generic feedback and surfaces real constraints.
 
-## Phase 1: Deep Flow Analysis
+1. Use the native content-search tool (e.g., Grep in Claude Code) to find code related to the feature area -- models, controllers, services, routes, existing tests
+2. Use the native file-search tool (e.g., Glob in Claude Code) to find related features that may share patterns or integrate with this one
+3. Note existing patterns: how does the codebase handle similar flows today? What conventions exist for error handling, auth, validation?
 
-- Map every distinct user journey from start to finish
-- Identify all decision points, branches, and conditional paths
-- Consider different user types, roles, and permission levels
-- Think through happy paths, error states, and edge cases
-- Examine state transitions and system responses
-- Consider integration points with existing features
-- Analyze authentication, authorization, and session flows
-- Map data flows and transformations
+This context shapes every subsequent phase. Gaps are only gaps if the codebase doesn't already handle them.
 
-## Phase 2: Permutation Discovery
+## Phase 2: Map User Flows
 
-For each feature, systematically consider:
-- First-time user vs. returning user scenarios
-- Different entry points to the feature
-- Various device types and contexts (mobile, desktop, tablet)
-- Network conditions (offline, slow connection, perfect connection)
-- Concurrent user actions and race conditions
-- Partial completion and resumption scenarios
-- Error recovery and retry flows
-- Cancellation and rollback paths
+Walk through the spec as a user, mapping each distinct journey from entry point to outcome.
 
-## Phase 3: Gap Identification
+For each flow, identify:
+- **Entry point** -- how the user arrives (direct navigation, link, redirect, notification)
+- **Decision points** -- where the flow branches based on user action or system state
+- **Happy path** -- the intended journey when everything works
+- **Terminal states** -- where the flow ends (success, error, cancellation, timeout)
 
-Identify and document:
-- Missing error handling specifications
-- Unclear state management
-- Ambiguous user feedback mechanisms
-- Unspecified validation rules
-- Missing accessibility considerations
-- Unclear data persistence requirements
-- Undefined timeout or rate limiting behavior
-- Missing security considerations
-- Unclear integration contracts
-- Ambiguous success/failure criteria
+Focus on flows that are actually described or implied by the spec. Don't invent flows the feature wouldn't have.
 
-## Phase 4: Question Formulation
+## Phase 3: Find What's Missing
 
-For each gap or ambiguity, formulate:
-- Specific, actionable questions
-- Context about why this matters
-- Potential impact if left unspecified
-- Examples to illustrate the ambiguity
+Compare the mapped flows against what the spec actually specifies. The most valuable gaps are the ones the spec author probably didn't think about:
 
-## Output Format
+- **Unhappy paths** -- what happens when the user provides bad input, loses connectivity, or hits a rate limit? Error states are where most gaps hide.
+- **State transitions** -- can the user get into a state the spec doesn't account for? (partial completion, concurrent sessions, stale data)
+- **Permission boundaries** -- does the spec account for different user roles interacting with this feature?
+- **Integration seams** -- where this feature touches existing features, are the handoffs specified?
 
-Structure your response as follows:
+Use what was found in Phase 1 to ground this analysis. If the codebase already handles a concern (e.g., there's global error handling middleware), don't flag it as a gap.
 
-### User Flow Overview
+## Phase 4: Formulate Questions
 
-[Provide a clear, structured breakdown of all identified user flows. Use visual aids like mermaid diagrams when helpful. Number each flow and describe it concisely.]
+For each gap, formulate a specific question. Vague questions ("what about errors?") waste the spec author's time. Good questions name the scenario and make the ambiguity concrete.
 
-### Flow Permutations Matrix
+**Good:** "When the OAuth provider returns a 429 rate limit, should the UI show a retry button with a countdown, or silently retry in the background?"
 
-[Create a matrix or table showing different variations of each flow based on:
-- User state (authenticated, guest, admin, etc.)
-- Context (first time, returning, error recovery)
-- Device/platform
-- Any other relevant dimensions]
-
-### Missing Elements & Gaps
-
-[Organized by category, list all identified gaps with:
-- **Category**: (e.g., Error Handling, Validation, Security)
-- **Gap Description**: What's missing or unclear
-- **Impact**: Why this matters
-- **Current Ambiguity**: What's currently unclear]
-
-### Critical Questions Requiring Clarification
-
-[Numbered list of specific questions, prioritized by:
-1. **Critical** (blocks implementation or creates security/data risks)
-2. **Important** (significantly affects UX or maintainability)
-3. **Nice-to-have** (improves clarity but has reasonable defaults)]
+**Bad:** "What about rate limiting?"
 
 For each question, include:
 - The question itself
-- Why it matters
-- What assumptions you'd make if it's not answered
-- Examples illustrating the ambiguity
+- Why it matters (what breaks or degrades if left unspecified)
+- A default assumption if it goes unanswered
+
+## Output Format
+
+### User Flows
+
+Number each flow. Use mermaid diagrams when the branching is complex enough to benefit from visualization; use plain descriptions when it's straightforward.
+
+### Gaps
+
+Organize by severity, not by category:
+
+1. **Critical** -- blocks implementation or creates security/data risks
+2. **Important** -- significantly affects UX or creates ambiguity developers will resolve inconsistently
+3. **Minor** -- has a reasonable default but worth confirming
+
+For each gap: what's missing, why it matters, and what existing codebase patterns (if any) suggest about a default.
+
+### Questions
+
+Numbered list, ordered by priority. Each entry: the question, the stakes, and the default assumption.
 
 ### Recommended Next Steps
 
-[Concrete actions to resolve the gaps and questions]
+Concrete actions to resolve the gaps -- not generic advice. Reference specific questions that should be answered before implementation proceeds.
 
-Key principles:
-- **Be exhaustively thorough** - assume the spec will be implemented exactly as written, so every gap matters
-- **Think like a user** - walk through flows as if you're actually using the feature
-- **Consider the unhappy paths** - errors, failures, and edge cases are where most gaps hide
-- **Be specific in questions** - avoid "what about errors?" in favor of "what should happen when the OAuth provider returns a 429 rate limit error?"
-- **Prioritize ruthlessly** - distinguish between critical blockers and nice-to-have clarifications
-- **Use examples liberally** - concrete scenarios make ambiguities clear
-- **Reference existing patterns** - when available, reference how similar flows work in the codebase
+## Principles
 
-Your goal is to ensure that when implementation begins, developers have a crystal-clear understanding of every user journey, every edge case is accounted for, and no critical questions remain unanswered. Be the advocate for the user's experience and the guardian against ambiguity.
+- **Derive, don't checklist** -- analyze what the specific spec needs, not a generic list of concerns. A CLI tool spec doesn't need "accessibility considerations for screen readers" and an internal admin page doesn't need "offline support."
+- **Ground in the codebase** -- reference existing patterns. "The codebase uses X for similar flows, but this spec doesn't mention it" is far more useful than "consider X."
+- **Be specific** -- name the scenario, the user, the data state. Concrete examples make ambiguities obvious.
+- **Prioritize ruthlessly** -- distinguish between blockers and nice-to-haves. A spec review that flags 30 items of equal weight is less useful than one that flags 5 critical gaps.

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/essay-edit.md

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+---
+name: essay-edit
+description: Expert essay editor that polishes written work through granular line-level editing and structural review. Preserves the author's voice and intent — never softens or genericizes. Pairs with /essay-outline.
+argument-hint: "[path to essay file, or paste the essay]"
+---
+
+# Essay Edit
+
+Polish a written essay through two passes: structural integrity first, then line-level craft. This command produces a fully edited version of the essay — not a list of suggestions.
+
+## Input
+
+<essay_input> #$ARGUMENTS </essay_input>
+
+**If the input above is empty or unclear**, ask: "Paste the essay or give me the file path."
+
+If a file path is provided, read the file. Do not proceed until the essay is in context.
+
+## The Editor's Creed
+
+Before editing anything, internalize this:
+
+**Do not be a timid scribe.**
+
+A timid scribe softens language it doesn't fully understand. It rewrites the original to be cleaner according to *its own reading* — and in doing so, drains out the author's intent, edge, and specificity.
+
+Examples of timid scribe behavior:
+- "Most Every subscribers don't know what they're paying for." → "Most Every subscribers may not be fully aware of what they're paying for." ✗
+- "The city ate itself." → "The city underwent significant change." ✗
+- "He was wrong about everything." → "His perspective had some notable limitations." ✗
+
+The test: if the original line had teeth, the edited line must also have teeth. If the original was specific and concrete, the edited line must remain specific and concrete. Clarity is not the same as softness. Directness is not the same as aggression. Polish the language without defanging it.
+
+## Phase 1: Voice Calibration
+
+Load the `john-voice` skill. Read `references/core-voice.md` and `references/prose-essays.md` to calibrate the author's voice before touching a single word.
+
+Note the following from the voice profile before proceeding:
+- What is the tone register of this essay? (conversational-to-deliberate ratio)
+- What is the characteristic sentence rhythm?
+- Where does the author use humor or lightness?
+- What transition devices are in play?
+
+This calibration is not optional. Edits that violate the author's established voice must be rejected.
+
+## Phase 2: Structural Review
+
+Load the `story-lens` skill. Apply the Saunders diagnostic framework to the essay as a whole. The essay is not a story with characters — translate the framework accordingly:
+
+| Saunders diagnostic | Applied to the essay |
+|---|---|
+| Beat causality | Does each paragraph cause the reader to need the next? Or do they merely follow one another? |
+| Escalation | Does the argument move up a staircase? Does each paragraph make the thesis harder to dismiss or the reader's understanding more complete? |
+| Story-yet test | If the essay ended after the introduction, would anything have changed for the reader? After each major section? |
+| Efficiency | Is every paragraph doing work? Does every sentence within each paragraph do work? Cut anything that elaborates without advancing. |
+| Expectation | Does each section land at the right level — surprising enough to be interesting, but not so left-field it loses the reader? |
+| Moral/technical unity | If something feels off — a paragraph that doesn't land, a conclusion that feels unearned — find the structural failure underneath. |
+
+**Thesis check:**
+- Is there a real thesis — a specific, arguable claim — or just a topic?
+- Is the thesis earned by the conclusion, or does the conclusion simply restate what was already established?
+- Does the opening create a specific expectation that the essay fulfills or productively subverts?
+
+**Paragraph audit:**
+For each paragraph, ask: does this paragraph earn its place? Identify any paragraph that:
+- Repeats what a prior paragraph already established
+- Merely elaborates without advancing the argument
+- Exists only for transition rather than substance
+
+Flag structural weaknesses. Propose specific fixes. If a section must be cut entirely, say so and explain why.
+
+## Phase 3: Bulletproof Audit
+
+Before touching a single sentence, audit the essay's claims. The goal: every word, every phrase, and every assertion must be able to withstand a hostile, smart reader drilling into it. If you pull on a thread and the piece crumbles, the edit isn't done.
+
+**What bulletproof means:**
+Each claim is underpinned by logic that holds when examined. Not language that *sounds* confident — logic that *is* sound. GenAI-generated and VC-written prose fails this test constantly: it uses terms like "value," "conviction," and "impact" as load-bearing words that carry no actual weight. Strip those away and nothing remains.
+
+**The audit process — work through every claim:**
+
+1. **Identify the assertion.** What is actually being claimed in this sentence or paragraph?
+2. **Apply adversarial pressure.** A skeptical reader asks: "How do you know? What's the evidence? What's the mechanism?" Can the essay answer those questions — either explicitly or by implication?
+3. **Test jargon.** Replace every abstract term ("value," "alignment," "transformation," "ecosystem," "leverage") with its literal meaning. If the sentence falls apart, the jargon was hiding a hole.
+4. **Test causality.** For every "X leads to Y" or "because of X, Y" — is the mechanism explained? Or is the causal claim assumed?
+5. **Test specificity.** Vague praise ("a powerful insight," "a fundamental shift") signals the author hasn't committed to the claim. Make it specific or cut it.
+
+**Flag and fix:**
+- Mark every claim that fails the audit with a `[HOLE]` comment inline.
+- For each hole, either: (a) rewrite the claim to be defensible, (b) add the missing logic or evidence, or (c) cut the claim if it cannot be rescued.
+- Do not polish language over a logical hole. A well-written unsupported claim is worse than a clumsy honest one — it's harder to catch.
+
+**The test:** After the audit, could a hostile reader pick the piece apart? If yes, the audit isn't done. Return to step 1.
+
+## Phase 4: Line-Level Edit
+
+Now edit the prose itself. Work sentence by sentence through the full essay.
+
+**Word choice:**
+- Replace vague words with specific ones
+- Flag hedging language that weakens claims without adding nuance: "somewhat", "rather", "may", "might", "could potentially", "in some ways", "it is possible that"
+- Remove filler: "very", "really", "quite", "just", "a bit", "a little"
+- Replace abstract nouns with concrete ones where possible
+
+**Grammar and mechanics:**
+- Fix subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, pronoun clarity
+- Break up sentence structures that obscure meaning
+- Eliminate passive voice where active voice is stronger — but don't apply this mechanically; passive is sometimes the right choice
+
+**Sentence rhythm:**
+- Vary sentence length. Short sentences create punch. Long sentences build momentum.
+- Identify any runs of similarly-structured sentences and break the pattern
+- Ensure each paragraph opens with energy and closes with either a landing or a pull forward
+
+**The kinetic test:**
+After editing each paragraph, ask: does this paragraph move? Does the last sentence create a small pull toward the next paragraph? If the prose feels like it's trudging, rewrite until it has momentum.
+
+**Voice preservation:**
+At every step, check edits against the voice calibration from Phase 1. If an edit makes the prose cleaner but less recognizably *the author's*, revert it. The author's voice is not a bug to be fixed. It is the product.
+
+## Phase 5: Produce the Edited Essay
+
+Write the fully edited essay. Not a marked-up draft. Not a list of suggestions. The complete, polished piece.
+
+**Output the edited essay to file:**
+
+```
+docs/essays/YYYY-MM-DD-[slug]-edited.md
+```
+
+Ensure `docs/essays/` exists before writing. The slug should be 3-5 words from the title or thesis, hyphenated.
+
+If the original was from a file, note the original path.
+
+## Output Summary
+
+When complete, display:
+
+```
+Edit complete.
+
+File: docs/essays/YYYY-MM-DD-[slug]-edited.md
+
+Structural changes:
+- [List any paragraphs reordered, cut, or significantly restructured]
+
+Line-level changes:
+- [2-3 notable word/sentence-level decisions and why]
+
+Voice check: [passed / adjusted — note any close calls]
+
+Story verdict: [passes Saunders framework / key structural fix applied]
+
+Bulletproof audit: [X holes found and fixed / all claims defensible — note any significant repairs]
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/essay-outline.md

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+---
+name: essay-outline
+description: Transform a brain dump into a story-structured essay outline. Pressure tests the idea, validates story structure using the Saunders framework, and produces a tight outline written to file.
+argument-hint: "[brain dump — your raw ideas, however loose]"
+---
+
+# Essay Outline
+
+Turn a brain dump into a story-structured essay outline.
+
+## Brain Dump
+
+<brain_dump> #$ARGUMENTS </brain_dump>
+
+**If the brain dump above is empty, ask the user:** "What's the idea? Paste your brain dump — however raw or loose."
+
+Do not proceed until you have a brain dump.
+
+## Execution
+
+### Phase 1: Idea Triage
+
+Read the brain dump and locate the potential thesis — the single thing worth saying. Ask: would a smart, skeptical reader finish this essay and think "I needed that"?
+
+Play devil's advocate. This is the primary job. The standard is **bulletproof writing**: every word, every phrase, and every claim in the outline must be underpinned by logic that holds when examined. If a smart, hostile reader drills into any part of the outline and it crumbles, it hasn't earned a draft.
+
+This is not a high bar — it is the minimum bar. Most writing fails it. The profligate use of terms like "value," "conviction," "impact," and "transformation" is the tell. Strip away the jargon and if nothing remains, the idea isn't real yet.
+
+Look for:
+
+- **Weak thesis** — Is this a real insight, or just a topic? A topic is not a thesis. "Remote work is complicated" is a topic. "Remote work didn't fail the office — the office failed remote work" is a thesis. A thesis is specific, arguable, and survives a skeptic asking "how do you know?"
+- **Jargon standing in for substance** — Replace every abstract term in the brain dump with its literal meaning. If the idea collapses without the jargon, the jargon was hiding a hole, not filling one. Flag it.
+- **Missing payoff** — What does the reader walk away with that they didn't have before? If there's no answer, say so.
+- **Broken connective tissue** — Do the ideas connect causally ("and therefore") or just sequentially ("and another thing")? Sequential ideas are a list, not an essay.
+- **Unsupported claims** — Use outside research to pressure-test assertions. For any causal claim ("X leads to Y"), ask: what is the mechanism? If the mechanism isn't in the brain dump and can't be reasoned to, flag it as a hole the draft will need to fill.
+
+**If nothing survives triage:** Say directly — "There's nothing here yet." Then ask one question aimed at finding a salvageable core. Do not produce an outline for an idea that hasn't earned one.
+
+**If the idea survives but has weaknesses:** Identify the weakest link and collaboratively generate a fix before moving to Phase 2.
+
+### Phase 2: Story Structure Check
+
+Load the `story-lens` skill. Apply the Saunders framework to the *idea* — not prose. The essay may not involve characters. That's fine. Translate the framework as follows:
+
+| Saunders diagnostic | Applied to essay ideas |
+|---|---|
+| Beat causality | Does each supporting point *cause* the reader to need the next one, or do they merely follow it? |
+| Escalation | Does each beat raise the stakes of the thesis — moving the reader further from where they started? |
+| Story-yet test | If the essay ended after the hook, would anything have changed for the reader? After the first supporting point? Each beat must earn its place. |
+| Efficiency | Is every idea doing work? Cut anything that elaborates without advancing. |
+| Expectation | Does each beat land at the right level — surprising but not absurd, inevitable in hindsight? |
+| Moral/technical unity | If something feels off — a point that doesn't land, a conclusion that feels unearned — find the structural failure underneath. |
+
+**The non-negotiables:**
+- The hook must create a specific expectation that the essay then fulfills or subverts
+- Supporting beats must escalate — each one should make the thesis harder to dismiss, not just add to it
+- The conclusion must deliver irreversible change in the reader's understanding — they cannot un-think what the essay showed them
+
+Flag any diagnostic failures. For each failure, propose a fix. If the structure cannot be made to escalate, say so.
+
+### Phase 3: Outline Construction
+
+Produce the outline only after the idea has survived Phases 1 and 2.
+
+**Structure:**
+- Hook — the opening move that sets an expectation
+- Supporting beats — each one causal, each one escalating
+- Conclusion — the irreversible change delivered to the reader
+
+**Format rules:**
+- Bullets and sub-bullets only
+- Max 3 sub-bullets per bullet
+- No sub-sub-bullets
+- Each bullet is a *beat*, not a topic — it should imply forward motion
+- Keep it short. A good outline is a skeleton, not a draft.
+
+**Bulletproof beat check — the enemy is vagueness, not argument:**
+
+Bulletproof does not mean every beat must be a logical proposition. A narrative beat that creates tension, shifts the emotional register, or lands a specific image is bulletproof. What isn't bulletproof is jargon and abstraction standing in for a real idea.
+
+Ask of each beat: *if someone drilled into this, is there something concrete underneath — or is it fog?*
+
+- "The moment the company realized growth was masking dysfunction" → specific, defensible, narratively useful ✓
+- "Explores the tension between innovation and tradition" → fog machine — rewrite to say what actually happens ✗
+- "Value creation requires conviction" → jargon with nothing underneath — either make it concrete or cut it ✗
+
+A beat that escalates tension, shifts the reader's understanding, or earns the next beat is doing its job — even if it doesn't make an explicit argument. The test is specificity, not defensibility. Can you say what this beat *does* without retreating to abstraction? If yes, it's bulletproof.
+
+**Write the outline to file:**
+
+```
+docs/outlines/YYYY-MM-DD-[slug].md
+```
+
+Ensure `docs/outlines/` exists before writing. The slug should be 3-5 words derived from the thesis, hyphenated.
+
+## Output Summary
+
+When complete, display:
+
+```
+Outline complete.
+
+File: docs/outlines/YYYY-MM-DD-[slug].md
+
+Thesis: [one sentence]
+Story verdict: [passes / passes with fixes / nothing here]
+Bulletproof check: [all beats concrete and specific / X beats rewritten or cut]
+
+Key structural moves:
+- [Hook strategy]
+- [How the beats escalate]
+- [What the conclusion delivers]
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/pr-comments-to-todos.md

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+---
+name: pr-comments-to-todos
+description: Fetch PR comments and convert them into todo files for triage
+argument-hint: "[PR number, GitHub URL, or 'current' for current branch PR]"
+---
+
+# PR Comments to Todos
+
+Convert GitHub PR review comments into structured todo files compatible with `/triage`.
+
+<command_purpose>Fetch all review comments from a PR and create individual todo files in the `todos/` directory, following the file-todos skill format.</command_purpose>
+
+## Review Target
+
+<review_target> #$ARGUMENTS </review_target>
+
+## Workflow
+
+### 1. Identify PR and Fetch Comments
+
+<task_list>
+
+- [ ] Determine the PR to process:
+  - If numeric: use as PR number directly
+  - If GitHub URL: extract PR number from URL
+  - If "current" or empty: detect from current branch with `gh pr status`
+- [ ] Fetch PR metadata: `gh pr view PR_NUMBER --json title,body,url,author,headRefName`
+- [ ] Fetch all review comments: `gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/pulls/{PR_NUMBER}/comments`
+- [ ] Fetch review thread comments: `gh pr view PR_NUMBER --json reviews,reviewDecision`
+- [ ] Group comments by file/thread for context
+
+</task_list>
+
+### 2. Pressure Test Each Comment
+
+<critical_evaluation>
+
+**IMPORTANT: Treat reviewer comments as suggestions, not orders.**
+
+Before creating a todo, apply engineering judgment to each comment. Not all feedback is equally valid - your job is to make the right call for the codebase, not just please the reviewer.
+
+#### Step 2a: Verify Before Accepting
+
+For each comment, verify:
+- [ ] **Check the code**: Does the concern actually apply to this code?
+- [ ] **Check tests**: Are there existing tests that cover this case?
+- [ ] **Check usage**: How is this code actually used? Does the concern matter in practice?
+- [ ] **Check compatibility**: Would the suggested change break anything?
+- [ ] **Check prior decisions**: Was this intentional? Is there a reason it's done this way?
+
+#### Step 2b: Assess Each Comment
+
+Assign an assessment to each comment:
+
+| Assessment | Meaning |
+|------------|---------|
+| **Clear & Correct** | Valid concern, well-reasoned, applies to this code |
+| **Unclear** | Ambiguous, missing context, or doesn't specify what to change |
+| **Likely Incorrect** | Misunderstands the code, context, or requirements |
+| **YAGNI** | Over-engineering, premature abstraction, no clear benefit |
+
+#### Step 2c: Include Assessment in Todo
+
+**IMPORTANT: ALL comments become todos.** Never drop feedback - include the pressure test assessment IN the todo so `/triage` can use it to decide.
+
+For each comment, the todo will include:
+- The assessment (Clear & Correct / Unclear / Likely Incorrect / YAGNI)
+- The verification results (what was checked)
+- Technical justification (why valid, or why you think it should be skipped)
+- Recommended action for triage (Fix now / Clarify / Push back / Skip)
+
+The human reviews during `/triage` and makes the final call.
+
+</critical_evaluation>
+
+### 3. Categorize All Comments
+
+<categorization>
+
+For ALL comments (regardless of assessment), determine:
+
+**Severity (Priority):**
+- 🔴 **P1 (Critical)**: Security issues, data loss risks, breaking changes, blocking bugs
+- 🟡 **P2 (Important)**: Performance issues, architectural concerns, significant code quality
+- 🔵 **P3 (Nice-to-have)**: Style suggestions, minor improvements, documentation
+
+**Category Tags:**
+- `security` - Security vulnerabilities or concerns
+- `performance` - Performance issues or optimizations
+- `architecture` - Design or structural concerns
+- `bug` - Functional bugs or edge cases
+- `quality` - Code quality, readability, maintainability
+- `testing` - Test coverage or test quality
+- `documentation` - Missing or unclear documentation
+- `style` - Code style or formatting
+- `needs-clarification` - Comment requires clarification before implementing
+- `pushback-candidate` - Human should review before accepting
+
+**Skip these (don't create todos):**
+- Simple acknowledgments ("LGTM", "Looks good")
+- Questions that were answered inline
+- Already resolved threads
+
+**Note:** Comments assessed as YAGNI or Likely Incorrect still become todos with that assessment included. The human decides during `/triage` whether to accept or reject.
+
+</categorization>
+
+### 4. Create Todo Files Using file-todos Skill
+
+<critical_instruction>Create todo files for ALL actionable comments immediately. Use the file-todos skill structure and naming convention.</critical_instruction>
+
+#### Determine Next Issue ID
+
+```bash
+# Find the highest existing issue ID
+ls todos/ 2>/dev/null | grep -o '^[0-9]\+' | sort -n | tail -1 | awk '{printf "%03d", $1+1}'
+# If no todos exist, start with 001
+```
+
+#### File Naming Convention
+
+```
+{issue_id}-pending-{priority}-{brief-description}.md
+```
+
+Examples:
+```
+001-pending-p1-sql-injection-vulnerability.md
+002-pending-p2-missing-error-handling.md
+003-pending-p3-rename-variable-for-clarity.md
+```
+
+#### Todo File Structure
+
+For each comment, create a file with this structure:
+
+```yaml
+---
+status: pending
+priority: p1  # or p2, p3 based on severity
+issue_id: "001"
+tags: [code-review, pr-feedback, {category}]
+dependencies: []
+---
+```
+
+```markdown
+# [Brief Title from Comment]
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+[Summarize the reviewer's concern - what is wrong or needs improvement]
+
+**PR Context:**
+- PR: #{PR_NUMBER} - {PR_TITLE}
+- File: {file_path}:{line_number}
+- Reviewer: @{reviewer_username}
+
+## Assessment (Pressure Test)
+
+| Criterion | Result |
+|-----------|--------|
+| **Assessment** | Clear & Correct / Unclear / Likely Incorrect / YAGNI |
+| **Recommended Action** | Fix now / Clarify / Push back / Skip |
+| **Verified Code?** | Yes/No - [what was checked] |
+| **Verified Tests?** | Yes/No - [existing coverage] |
+| **Verified Usage?** | Yes/No - [how code is used] |
+| **Prior Decisions?** | Yes/No - [any intentional design] |
+
+**Technical Justification:**
+[If pushing back or marking YAGNI, provide specific technical reasoning. Reference codebase constraints, requirements, or trade-offs. Example: "This abstraction would be YAGNI - we only have one implementation and no plans for variants."]
+
+## Findings
+
+- **Original Comment:** "{exact reviewer comment}"
+- **Location:** `{file_path}:{line_number}`
+- **Code Context:**
+  ```{language}
+  {relevant code snippet}
+  ```
+- **Why This Matters:** [Impact if not addressed, or why it doesn't matter]
+
+## Proposed Solutions
+
+### Option 1: [Primary approach based on reviewer suggestion]
+
+**Approach:** [Describe the fix]
+
+**Pros:**
+- Addresses reviewer concern directly
+- [Other benefits]
+
+**Cons:**
+- [Any drawbacks]
+
+**Effort:** Small / Medium / Large
+
+**Risk:** Low / Medium / High
+
+---
+
+### Option 2: [Alternative if applicable]
+
+[Only include if there's a meaningful alternative approach]
+
+## Recommended Action
+
+*(To be filled during triage)*
+
+## Technical Details
+
+**Affected Files:**
+- `{file_path}:{line_number}` - {what needs changing}
+
+**Related Components:**
+- [Components affected by this change]
+
+## Resources
+
+- **PR:** #{PR_NUMBER}
+- **Comment Link:** {direct_link_to_comment}
+- **Reviewer:** @{reviewer_username}
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Reviewer concern addressed
+- [ ] Tests pass
+- [ ] Code reviewed and approved
+- [ ] PR comment resolved
+
+## Work Log
+
+### {today's date} - Created from PR Review
+
+**By:** Claude Code
+
+**Actions:**
+- Extracted comment from PR #{PR_NUMBER} review
+- Created todo for triage
+
+**Learnings:**
+- Original reviewer context: {any additional context}
+```
+
+### 5. Parallel Todo Creation (For Multiple Comments)
+
+<parallel_processing>
+
+When processing PRs with many comments (5+), create todos in parallel for efficiency:
+
+1. Synthesize all comments into a categorized list
+2. Assign severity (P1/P2/P3) to each
+3. Launch parallel Write operations for all todos
+4. Each todo follows the file-todos skill template exactly
+
+</parallel_processing>
+
+### 6. Summary Report
+
+After creating all todo files, present:
+
+````markdown
+## ✅ PR Comments Converted to Todos
+
+**PR:** #{PR_NUMBER} - {PR_TITLE}
+**Branch:** {branch_name}
+**Total Comments Processed:** {X}
+
+### Created Todo Files:
+
+**🔴 P1 - Critical:**
+- `{id}-pending-p1-{desc}.md` - {summary}
+
+**🟡 P2 - Important:**
+- `{id}-pending-p2-{desc}.md` - {summary}
+
+**🔵 P3 - Nice-to-Have:**
+- `{id}-pending-p3-{desc}.md` - {summary}
+
+### Skipped (Not Actionable):
+- {count} comments skipped (LGTM, questions answered, resolved threads)
+
+### Assessment Summary:
+
+All comments were pressure tested and included in todos:
+
+| Assessment | Count | Description |
+|------------|-------|-------------|
+| **Clear & Correct** | {X} | Valid concerns, recommend fixing |
+| **Unclear** | {X} | Need clarification before implementing |
+| **Likely Incorrect** | {X} | May misunderstand context - review during triage |
+| **YAGNI** | {X} | May be over-engineering - review during triage |
+
+**Note:** All assessments are included in the todo files. Human judgment during `/triage` makes the final call on whether to accept, clarify, or reject each item.
+
+### Next Steps:
+
+1. **Triage the todos:**
+   ```bash
+   /triage
+   ```
+   Review each todo and approve (pending → ready) or skip
+
+2. **Work on approved items:**
+   ```bash
+   /resolve_todo_parallel
+   ```
+
+3. **After fixes, resolve PR comments:**
+   ```bash
+   bin/resolve-pr-thread THREAD_ID
+   ```
+````
+
+## Important Notes
+
+<requirements>
+- Ensure `todos/` directory exists before creating files
+- Each todo must have unique issue_id (never reuse)
+- All todos start with `status: pending` for triage
+- Include `code-review` and `pr-feedback` tags on all todos
+- Preserve exact reviewer quotes in Findings section
+- Link back to original PR and comment in Resources
+</requirements>
+
+## Integration with /triage
+
+The output of this command is designed to work seamlessly with `/triage`:
+
+1. **This command** creates `todos/*-pending-*.md` files
+2. **`/triage`** reviews each pending todo and:
+   - Approves → renames to `*-ready-*.md`
+   - Skips → deletes the todo file
+3. **`/resolve_todo_parallel`** works on approved (ready) todos

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/resolve_todo_parallel.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Resolve all TODO comments using parallel processing.
 
 Get all unresolved TODOs from the /todos/\*.md directory
 
-If any todo recommends deleting, removing, or gitignoring files in `docs/brainstorms/`, `docs/plans/`, or `docs/solutions/`, skip it and mark it as `wont_fix`. These are compound-engineering pipeline artifacts that are intentional and permanent.
+If any todo recommends deleting, removing, or gitignoring files in `docs/plans/` or `docs/solutions/`, skip it and mark it as `wont_fix`. These are compound-engineering pipeline artifacts that are intentional and permanent.
 
 ### 2. Plan
 
@@ -34,4 +34,3 @@ Always run all in parallel subagents/Tasks for each Todo item.
 
 - Commit changes
 - Remove the TODO from the file, and mark it as resolved.
-- Push to remote

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/plan.md

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+---
+name: workflows:plan
+description: Transform feature descriptions into well-structured project plans following conventions
+argument-hint: "[feature description, bug report, or improvement idea]"
+---
+
+# Create a plan for a new feature or bug fix
+
+## Introduction
+
+**Note: The current year is 2026.** Use this when dating plans and searching for recent documentation.
+
+Transform feature descriptions, bug reports, or improvement ideas into well-structured markdown files issues that follow project conventions and best practices. This command provides flexible detail levels to match your needs.
+
+## Feature Description
+
+<feature_description> #$ARGUMENTS </feature_description>
+
+**If the feature description above is empty, ask the user:** "What would you like to plan? Please describe the feature, bug fix, or improvement you have in mind."
+
+Do not proceed until you have a clear feature description from the user.
+
+### 0. Idea Refinement
+
+**Check for brainstorm output first:**
+
+Before asking questions, look for recent brainstorm documents in `docs/brainstorms/` that match this feature:
+
+```bash
+ls -la docs/brainstorms/*.md 2>/dev/null | head -10
+```
+
+**Relevance criteria:** A brainstorm is relevant if:
+- The topic (from filename or YAML frontmatter) semantically matches the feature description
+- Created within the last 14 days
+- If multiple candidates match, use the most recent one
+
+**If a relevant brainstorm exists:**
+1. Read the brainstorm document
+2. Announce: "Found brainstorm from [date]: [topic]. Using as context for planning."
+3. Extract key decisions, chosen approach, and open questions
+4. **Skip the idea refinement questions below** - the brainstorm already answered WHAT to build
+5. Use brainstorm decisions as input to the research phase
+
+**If multiple brainstorms could match:**
+Use **AskUserQuestion tool** to ask which brainstorm to use, or whether to proceed without one.
+
+**If no brainstorm found (or not relevant), run idea refinement:**
+
+Refine the idea through collaborative dialogue using the **AskUserQuestion tool**:
+
+- Ask questions one at a time to understand the idea fully
+- Prefer multiple choice questions when natural options exist
+- Focus on understanding: purpose, constraints and success criteria
+- Continue until the idea is clear OR user says "proceed"
+
+**Gather signals for research decision.** During refinement, note:
+
+- **User's familiarity**: Do they know the codebase patterns? Are they pointing to examples?
+- **User's intent**: Speed vs thoroughness? Exploration vs execution?
+- **Topic risk**: Security, payments, external APIs warrant more caution
+- **Uncertainty level**: Is the approach clear or open-ended?
+
+**Skip option:** If the feature description is already detailed, offer:
+"Your description is clear. Should I proceed with research, or would you like to refine it further?"
+
+## Main Tasks
+
+### 1. Local Research (Always Runs - Parallel)
+
+<thinking>
+First, I need to understand the project's conventions, existing patterns, and any documented learnings. This is fast and local - it informs whether external research is needed.
+</thinking>
+
+Run these agents **in parallel** to gather local context:
+
+- Task repo-research-analyst(feature_description)
+- Task learnings-researcher(feature_description)
+
+**What to look for:**
+- **Repo research:** existing patterns, CLAUDE.md guidance, technology familiarity, pattern consistency
+- **Learnings:** documented solutions in `docs/solutions/` that might apply (gotchas, patterns, lessons learned)
+
+These findings inform the next step.
+
+### 1.5. Research Decision
+
+Based on signals from Step 0 and findings from Step 1, decide on external research.
+
+**High-risk topics → always research.** Security, payments, external APIs, data privacy. The cost of missing something is too high. This takes precedence over speed signals.
+
+**Strong local context → skip external research.** Codebase has good patterns, CLAUDE.md has guidance, user knows what they want. External research adds little value.
+
+**Uncertainty or unfamiliar territory → research.** User is exploring, codebase has no examples, new technology. External perspective is valuable.
+
+**Announce the decision and proceed.** Brief explanation, then continue. User can redirect if needed.
+
+Examples:
+- "Your codebase has solid patterns for this. Proceeding without external research."
+- "This involves payment processing, so I'll research current best practices first."
+
+### 1.5b. External Research (Conditional)
+
+**Only run if Step 1.5 indicates external research is valuable.**
+
+Run these agents in parallel:
+
+- Task best-practices-researcher(feature_description)
+- Task framework-docs-researcher(feature_description)
+
+### 1.6. Consolidate Research
+
+After all research steps complete, consolidate findings:
+
+- Document relevant file paths from repo research (e.g., `app/services/example_service.rb:42`)
+- **Include relevant institutional learnings** from `docs/solutions/` (key insights, gotchas to avoid)
+- Note external documentation URLs and best practices (if external research was done)
+- List related issues or PRs discovered
+- Capture CLAUDE.md conventions
+
+**Optional validation:** Briefly summarize findings and ask if anything looks off or missing before proceeding to planning.
+
+### 2. Issue Planning & Structure
+
+<thinking>
+Think like a product manager - what would make this issue clear and actionable? Consider multiple perspectives
+</thinking>
+
+**Title & Categorization:**
+
+- [ ] Draft clear, searchable issue title using conventional format (e.g., `feat: Add user authentication`, `fix: Cart total calculation`)
+- [ ] Determine issue type: enhancement, bug, refactor
+- [ ] Convert title to filename: add today's date prefix, strip prefix colon, kebab-case, add `-plan` suffix
+  - Example: `feat: Add User Authentication` → `2026-01-21-feat-add-user-authentication-plan.md`
+  - Keep it descriptive (3-5 words after prefix) so plans are findable by context
+
+**Stakeholder Analysis:**
+
+- [ ] Identify who will be affected by this issue (end users, developers, operations)
+- [ ] Consider implementation complexity and required expertise
+
+**Content Planning:**
+
+- [ ] Choose appropriate detail level based on issue complexity and audience
+- [ ] List all necessary sections for the chosen template
+- [ ] Gather supporting materials (error logs, screenshots, design mockups)
+- [ ] Prepare code examples or reproduction steps if applicable, name the mock filenames in the lists
+
+### 3. SpecFlow Analysis
+
+After planning the issue structure, run SpecFlow Analyzer to validate and refine the feature specification:
+
+- Task spec-flow-analyzer(feature_description, research_findings)
+
+**SpecFlow Analyzer Output:**
+
+- [ ] Review SpecFlow analysis results
+- [ ] Incorporate any identified gaps or edge cases into the issue
+- [ ] Update acceptance criteria based on SpecFlow findings
+
+### 4. Choose Implementation Detail Level
+
+Select how comprehensive you want the issue to be, simpler is mostly better.
+
+#### 📄 MINIMAL (Quick Issue)
+
+**Best for:** Simple bugs, small improvements, clear features
+
+**Includes:**
+
+- Problem statement or feature description
+- Basic acceptance criteria
+- Essential context only
+
+**Structure:**
+
+````markdown
+---
+title: [Issue Title]
+type: [feat|fix|refactor]
+status: active
+date: YYYY-MM-DD
+---
+
+# [Issue Title]
+
+[Brief problem/feature description]
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Core requirement 1
+- [ ] Core requirement 2
+
+## Context
+
+[Any critical information]
+
+## MVP
+
+### test.rb
+
+```ruby
+class Test
+  def initialize
+    @name = "test"
+  end
+end
+```
+
+## References
+
+- Related issue: #[issue_number]
+- Documentation: [relevant_docs_url]
+````
+
+#### 📋 MORE (Standard Issue)
+
+**Best for:** Most features, complex bugs, team collaboration
+
+**Includes everything from MINIMAL plus:**
+
+- Detailed background and motivation
+- Technical considerations
+- Success metrics
+- Dependencies and risks
+- Basic implementation suggestions
+
+**Structure:**
+
+```markdown
+---
+title: [Issue Title]
+type: [feat|fix|refactor]
+status: active
+date: YYYY-MM-DD
+---
+
+# [Issue Title]
+
+## Overview
+
+[Comprehensive description]
+
+## Problem Statement / Motivation
+
+[Why this matters]
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+[High-level approach]
+
+## Technical Considerations
+
+- Architecture impacts
+- Performance implications
+- Security considerations
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Detailed requirement 1
+- [ ] Detailed requirement 2
+- [ ] Testing requirements
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+[How we measure success]
+
+## Dependencies & Risks
+
+[What could block or complicate this]
+
+## References & Research
+
+- Similar implementations: [file_path:line_number]
+- Best practices: [documentation_url]
+- Related PRs: #[pr_number]
+```
+
+#### 📚 A LOT (Comprehensive Issue)
+
+**Best for:** Major features, architectural changes, complex integrations
+
+**Includes everything from MORE plus:**
+
+- Detailed implementation plan with phases
+- Alternative approaches considered
+- Extensive technical specifications
+- Resource requirements and timeline
+- Future considerations and extensibility
+- Risk mitigation strategies
+- Documentation requirements
+
+**Structure:**
+
+```markdown
+---
+title: [Issue Title]
+type: [feat|fix|refactor]
+status: active
+date: YYYY-MM-DD
+---
+
+# [Issue Title]
+
+## Overview
+
+[Executive summary]
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+[Detailed problem analysis]
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+[Comprehensive solution design]
+
+## Technical Approach
+
+### Architecture
+
+[Detailed technical design]
+
+### Implementation Phases
+
+#### Phase 1: [Foundation]
+
+- Tasks and deliverables
+- Success criteria
+- Estimated effort
+
+#### Phase 2: [Core Implementation]
+
+- Tasks and deliverables
+- Success criteria
+- Estimated effort
+
+#### Phase 3: [Polish & Optimization]
+
+- Tasks and deliverables
+- Success criteria
+- Estimated effort
+
+## Alternative Approaches Considered
+
+[Other solutions evaluated and why rejected]
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+### Functional Requirements
+
+- [ ] Detailed functional criteria
+
+### Non-Functional Requirements
+
+- [ ] Performance targets
+- [ ] Security requirements
+- [ ] Accessibility standards
+
+### Quality Gates
+
+- [ ] Test coverage requirements
+- [ ] Documentation completeness
+- [ ] Code review approval
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+[Detailed KPIs and measurement methods]
+
+## Dependencies & Prerequisites
+
+[Detailed dependency analysis]
+
+## Risk Analysis & Mitigation
+
+[Comprehensive risk assessment]
+
+## Resource Requirements
+
+[Team, time, infrastructure needs]
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+[Extensibility and long-term vision]
+
+## Documentation Plan
+
+[What docs need updating]
+
+## References & Research
+
+### Internal References
+
+- Architecture decisions: [file_path:line_number]
+- Similar features: [file_path:line_number]
+- Configuration: [file_path:line_number]
+
+### External References
+
+- Framework documentation: [url]
+- Best practices guide: [url]
+- Industry standards: [url]
+
+### Related Work
+
+- Previous PRs: #[pr_numbers]
+- Related issues: #[issue_numbers]
+- Design documents: [links]
+```
+
+### 5. Issue Creation & Formatting
+
+<thinking>
+Apply best practices for clarity and actionability, making the issue easy to scan and understand
+</thinking>
+
+**Content Formatting:**
+
+- [ ] Use clear, descriptive headings with proper hierarchy (##, ###)
+- [ ] Include code examples in triple backticks with language syntax highlighting
+- [ ] Add screenshots/mockups if UI-related (drag & drop or use image hosting)
+- [ ] Use task lists (- [ ]) for trackable items that can be checked off
+- [ ] Add collapsible sections for lengthy logs or optional details using `<details>` tags
+- [ ] Apply appropriate emoji for visual scanning (🐛 bug, ✨ feature, 📚 docs, ♻️ refactor)
+
+**Cross-Referencing:**
+
+- [ ] Link to related issues/PRs using #number format
+- [ ] Reference specific commits with SHA hashes when relevant
+- [ ] Link to code using GitHub's permalink feature (press 'y' for permanent link)
+- [ ] Mention relevant team members with @username if needed
+- [ ] Add links to external resources with descriptive text
+
+**Code & Examples:**
+
+````markdown
+# Good example with syntax highlighting and line references
+
+
+```ruby
+# app/services/user_service.rb:42
+def process_user(user)
+
+# Implementation here
+
+end
+```
+
+# Collapsible error logs
+
+<details>
+<summary>Full error stacktrace</summary>
+
+`Error details here...`
+
+</details>
+````
+
+**AI-Era Considerations:**
+
+- [ ] Account for accelerated development with AI pair programming
+- [ ] Include prompts or instructions that worked well during research
+- [ ] Note which AI tools were used for initial exploration (Claude, Copilot, etc.)
+- [ ] Emphasize comprehensive testing given rapid implementation
+- [ ] Document any AI-generated code that needs human review
+
+### 6. Final Review & Submission
+
+**Naming Scrutiny (REQUIRED for any plan that introduces new interfaces):**
+
+When the plan proposes new functions, classes, variables, modules, API fields, or database columns, scrutinize every name:
+
+| # | Check | Question |
+|---|-------|----------|
+| 1 | **Caller's perspective** | Does the name describe what it does, not how? |
+| 2 | **No false qualifiers** | Does every `_with_X` / `_and_X` reflect a real choice? |
+| 3 | **Visibility matches intent** | Should private helpers be private? |
+| 4 | **Consistent convention** | Does the pattern match existing codebase conventions? |
+| 5 | **Precise, not vague** | Could this name apply to ten different things? (`data`, `manager`, `handler` = red flags) |
+| 6 | **Complete words** | No ambiguous abbreviations? |
+| 7 | **Correct part of speech** | Functions = verbs, classes = nouns, booleans = assertions? |
+
+Bad names in plans become bad names in code. Catching them here is cheaper than catching them in review.
+
+**Pre-submission Checklist:**
+
+- [ ] Title is searchable and descriptive
+- [ ] Labels accurately categorize the issue
+- [ ] All template sections are complete
+- [ ] Links and references are working
+- [ ] Acceptance criteria are measurable
+- [ ] All proposed names pass the naming scrutiny checklist above
+- [ ] Add names of files in pseudo code examples and todo lists
+- [ ] Add an ERD mermaid diagram if applicable for new model changes
+
+## Output Format
+
+**Filename:** Use the date and kebab-case filename from Step 2 Title & Categorization.
+
+```
+docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<type>-<descriptive-name>-plan.md
+```
+
+Examples:
+- ✅ `docs/plans/2026-01-15-feat-user-authentication-flow-plan.md`
+- ✅ `docs/plans/2026-02-03-fix-checkout-race-condition-plan.md`
+- ✅ `docs/plans/2026-03-10-refactor-api-client-extraction-plan.md`
+- ❌ `docs/plans/2026-01-15-feat-thing-plan.md` (not descriptive - what "thing"?)
+- ❌ `docs/plans/2026-01-15-feat-new-feature-plan.md` (too vague - what feature?)
+- ❌ `docs/plans/2026-01-15-feat: user auth-plan.md` (invalid characters - colon and space)
+- ❌ `docs/plans/feat-user-auth-plan.md` (missing date prefix)
+
+## Post-Generation Options
+
+After writing the plan file, use the **AskUserQuestion tool** to present these options:
+
+**Question:** "Plan ready at `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<type>-<name>-plan.md`. What would you like to do next?"
+
+**Options:**
+1. **Open plan in editor** - Open the plan file for review
+2. **Run `/deepen-plan`** - Enhance each section with parallel research agents (best practices, performance, UI)
+3. **Run `/technical_review`** - Technical feedback from code-focused reviewers (Tiangolo, Kieran-Python, Simplicity)
+4. **Review and refine** - Improve the document through structured self-review
+5. **Start `/workflows:work`** - Begin implementing this plan locally
+6. **Start `/workflows:work` on remote** - Begin implementing in Claude Code on the web (use `&` to run in background)
+7. **Create Issue** - Create issue in project tracker (GitHub/Linear)
+
+Based on selection:
+- **Open plan in editor** → Run `open docs/plans/<plan_filename>.md` to open the file in the user's default editor
+- **`/deepen-plan`** → Call the /deepen-plan command with the plan file path to enhance with research
+- **`/technical_review`** → Call the /technical_review command with the plan file path
+- **Review and refine** → Load `document-review` skill.
+- **`/workflows:work`** → Call the /workflows:work command with the plan file path
+- **`/workflows:work` on remote** → Run `/workflows:work docs/plans/<plan_filename>.md &` to start work in background for Claude Code web
+- **Create Issue** → See "Issue Creation" section below
+- **Other** (automatically provided) → Accept free text for rework or specific changes
+
+**Note:** If running `/workflows:plan` with ultrathink enabled, automatically run `/deepen-plan` after plan creation for maximum depth and grounding.
+
+Loop back to options after Simplify or Other changes until user selects `/workflows:work` or `/technical_review`.
+
+## Issue Creation
+
+When user selects "Create Issue", detect their project tracker from CLAUDE.md:
+
+1. **Check for tracker preference** in user's CLAUDE.md (global or project):
+   - Look for `project_tracker: github` or `project_tracker: linear`
+   - Or look for mentions of "GitHub Issues" or "Linear" in their workflow section
+
+2. **If GitHub:**
+
+   Use the title and type from Step 2 (already in context - no need to re-read the file):
+
+   ```bash
+   gh issue create --title "<type>: <title>" --body-file <plan_path>
+   ```
+
+3. **If Linear:**
+
+   ```bash
+   linear issue create --title "<title>" --description "$(cat <plan_path>)"
+   ```
+
+4. **If no tracker configured:**
+   Ask user: "Which project tracker do you use? (GitHub/Linear/Other)"
+   - Suggest adding `project_tracker: github` or `project_tracker: linear` to their CLAUDE.md
+
+5. **After creation:**
+   - Display the issue URL
+   - Ask if they want to proceed to `/workflows:work` or `/technical_review`
+
+NEVER CODE! Just research and write the plan.

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+---
+name: workflows:review
+description: Perform exhaustive code reviews using multi-agent analysis, ultra-thinking, and worktrees
+argument-hint: "[PR number, GitHub URL, branch name, or latest]"
+---
+
+# Review Command
+
+<command_purpose> Perform exhaustive code reviews using multi-agent analysis, ultra-thinking, and Git worktrees for deep local inspection. </command_purpose>
+
+## Introduction
+
+<role>Senior Code Review Architect with expertise in security, performance, architecture, and quality assurance</role>
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+<requirements>
+- Git repository with GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed and authenticated
+- Clean main/master branch
+- Proper permissions to create worktrees and access the repository
+- For document reviews: Path to a markdown file or document
+</requirements>
+
+## Main Tasks
+
+### 1. Determine Review Target & Setup (ALWAYS FIRST)
+
+<review_target> #$ARGUMENTS </review_target>
+
+<thinking>
+First, I need to determine the review target type and set up the code for analysis.
+</thinking>
+
+#### Immediate Actions:
+
+<task_list>
+
+- [ ] Determine review type: PR number (numeric), GitHub URL, file path (.md), or empty (current branch)
+- [ ] Check current git branch
+- [ ] If ALREADY on the target branch (PR branch, requested branch name, or the branch already checked out for review) → proceed with analysis on current branch
+- [ ] If DIFFERENT branch than the review target → offer to use worktree: "Use git-worktree skill for isolated Call `skill: git-worktree` with branch name
+- [ ] Fetch PR metadata using `gh pr view --json` for title, body, files, linked issues
+- [ ] Set up language-specific analysis tools
+- [ ] Prepare security scanning environment
+- [ ] Make sure we are on the branch we are reviewing. Use gh pr checkout to switch to the branch or manually checkout the branch.
+
+Ensure that the code is ready for analysis (either in worktree or on current branch). ONLY then proceed to the next step.
+
+</task_list>
+
+#### Protected Artifacts
+
+<protected_artifacts>
+The following paths are compound-engineering pipeline artifacts and must never be flagged for deletion, removal, or gitignore by any review agent:
+
+- `docs/plans/*.md` — Plan files created by `/workflows:plan`. These are living documents that track implementation progress (checkboxes are checked off by `/workflows:work`).
+- `docs/solutions/*.md` — Solution documents created during the pipeline.
+
+If a review agent flags any file in these directories for cleanup or removal, discard that finding during synthesis. Do not create a todo for it.
+</protected_artifacts>
+
+#### Load Review Agents
+
+Read `compound-engineering.local.md` in the project root. If found, use `review_agents` from YAML frontmatter. If the markdown body contains review context, pass it to each agent as additional instructions.
+
+If no settings file exists, invoke the `setup` skill to create one. Then read the newly created file and continue.
+
+#### Parallel Agents to review the PR:
+
+<parallel_tasks>
+
+Run all configured review agents in parallel using Task tool. For each agent in the `review_agents` list:
+
+```
+Task {agent-name}(PR content + review context from settings body)
+```
+
+Additionally, always run these regardless of settings:
+- Task agent-native-reviewer(PR content) - Verify new features are agent-accessible
+- Task learnings-researcher(PR content) - Search docs/solutions/ for past issues related to this PR's modules and patterns
+
+</parallel_tasks>
+
+#### Conditional Agents (Run if applicable):
+
+<conditional_agents>
+
+These agents are run ONLY when the PR matches specific criteria. Check the PR files list to determine if they apply:
+
+**MIGRATIONS: If PR contains database migrations, schema.rb, or data backfills:**
+
+- Task schema-drift-detector(PR content) - Detects unrelated schema.rb changes by cross-referencing against included migrations (run FIRST)
+- Task data-migration-expert(PR content) - Validates ID mappings match production, checks for swapped values, verifies rollback safety
+- Task deployment-verification-agent(PR content) - Creates Go/No-Go deployment checklist with SQL verification queries
+
+**When to run:**
+- PR includes files matching `db/migrate/*.rb` or `db/schema.rb`
+- PR modifies columns that store IDs, enums, or mappings
+- PR includes data backfill scripts or rake tasks
+- PR title/body mentions: migration, backfill, data transformation, ID mapping
+
+**What these agents check:**
+- `schema-drift-detector`: Cross-references schema.rb changes against PR migrations to catch unrelated columns/indexes from local database state
+- `data-migration-expert`: Verifies hard-coded mappings match production reality (prevents swapped IDs), checks for orphaned associations, validates dual-write patterns
+- `deployment-verification-agent`: Produces executable pre/post-deploy checklists with SQL queries, rollback procedures, and monitoring plans
+
+</conditional_agents>
+
+### 4. Ultra-Thinking Deep Dive Phases
+
+<ultrathink_instruction> For each phase below, spend maximum cognitive effort. Think step by step. Consider all angles. Question assumptions. And bring all reviews in a synthesis to the user.</ultrathink_instruction>
+
+<deliverable>
+Complete system context map with component interactions
+</deliverable>
+
+#### Phase 3: Stakeholder Perspective Analysis
+
+<thinking_prompt> ULTRA-THINK: Put yourself in each stakeholder's shoes. What matters to them? What are their pain points? </thinking_prompt>
+
+<stakeholder_perspectives>
+
+1. **Developer Perspective** <questions>
+
+   - How easy is this to understand and modify?
+   - Are the APIs intuitive?
+   - Is debugging straightforward?
+   - Can I test this easily? </questions>
+
+2. **Operations Perspective** <questions>
+
+   - How do I deploy this safely?
+   - What metrics and logs are available?
+   - How do I troubleshoot issues?
+   - What are the resource requirements? </questions>
+
+3. **End User Perspective** <questions>
+
+   - Is the feature intuitive?
+   - Are error messages helpful?
+   - Is performance acceptable?
+   - Does it solve my problem? </questions>
+
+4. **Security Team Perspective** <questions>
+
+   - What's the attack surface?
+   - Are there compliance requirements?
+   - How is data protected?
+   - What are the audit capabilities? </questions>
+
+5. **Business Perspective** <questions>
+   - What's the ROI?
+   - Are there legal/compliance risks?
+   - How does this affect time-to-market?
+   - What's the total cost of ownership? </questions> </stakeholder_perspectives>
+
+#### Phase 4: Scenario Exploration
+
+<thinking_prompt> ULTRA-THINK: Explore edge cases and failure scenarios. What could go wrong? How does the system behave under stress? </thinking_prompt>
+
+<scenario_checklist>
+
+- [ ] **Happy Path**: Normal operation with valid inputs
+- [ ] **Invalid Inputs**: Null, empty, malformed data
+- [ ] **Boundary Conditions**: Min/max values, empty collections
+- [ ] **Concurrent Access**: Race conditions, deadlocks
+- [ ] **Scale Testing**: 10x, 100x, 1000x normal load
+- [ ] **Network Issues**: Timeouts, partial failures
+- [ ] **Resource Exhaustion**: Memory, disk, connections
+- [ ] **Security Attacks**: Injection, overflow, DoS
+- [ ] **Data Corruption**: Partial writes, inconsistency
+- [ ] **Cascading Failures**: Downstream service issues </scenario_checklist>
+
+### 6. Multi-Angle Review Perspectives
+
+#### Technical Excellence Angle
+
+- Code craftsmanship evaluation
+- Engineering best practices
+- Technical documentation quality
+- Tooling and automation assessment
+- **Naming accuracy** (see Naming Scrutiny below)
+
+#### Naming Scrutiny (REQUIRED)
+
+Every name introduced or modified in the PR must pass these checks:
+
+| # | Check | Question |
+|---|-------|----------|
+| 1 | **Caller's perspective** | Does the name describe what it does, not how? |
+| 2 | **No false qualifiers** | Does every `_with_X` / `_and_X` reflect a real choice? |
+| 3 | **Visibility matches intent** | Are private helpers actually private? |
+| 4 | **Consistent convention** | Does the pattern match every other instance in the codebase? |
+| 5 | **Precise, not vague** | Could this name apply to ten different things? (`data`, `manager`, `handler` = red flags) |
+| 6 | **Complete words** | No ambiguous abbreviations? (`auth` = authentication or authorization?) |
+| 7 | **Correct part of speech** | Functions = verbs, classes = nouns, booleans = assertions? |
+
+**Common anti-patterns to flag:**
+- False optionality: `save_with_validation()` when validation is mandatory
+- Leaked implementation: `create_batch_with_items()` when callers just need `create_batch()`
+- Type encoding: `word_string`, `new_hash` instead of domain terms
+- Structural naming: `input`, `output`, `result` instead of what they contain
+- Doppelgangers: names differing by one letter (`useProfileQuery` vs `useProfilesQuery`)
+
+Include naming findings in the synthesized review. Flag as P2 (Important) unless the name is actively misleading about behavior (P1).
+
+#### Business Value Angle
+
+- Feature completeness validation
+- Performance impact on users
+- Cost-benefit analysis
+- Time-to-market considerations
+
+#### Risk Management Angle
+
+- Security risk assessment
+- Operational risk evaluation
+- Compliance risk verification
+- Technical debt accumulation
+
+#### Team Dynamics Angle
+
+- Code review etiquette
+- Knowledge sharing effectiveness
+- Collaboration patterns
+- Mentoring opportunities
+
+### 4. Simplification and Minimalism Review
+
+Run the Task code-simplicity-reviewer() to see if we can simplify the code.
+
+### 5. Findings Synthesis and Todo Creation Using file-todos Skill
+
+<critical_requirement> ALL findings MUST be stored in the todos/ directory using the file-todos skill. Create todo files immediately after synthesis - do NOT present findings for user approval first. Use the skill for structured todo management. </critical_requirement>
+
+#### Step 1: Synthesize All Findings
+
+<thinking>
+Consolidate all agent reports into a categorized list of findings.
+Remove duplicates, prioritize by severity and impact.
+</thinking>
+
+<synthesis_tasks>
+
+- [ ] Collect findings from all parallel agents
+- [ ] Surface learnings-researcher results: if past solutions are relevant, flag them as "Known Pattern" with links to docs/solutions/ files
+- [ ] Discard any findings that recommend deleting or gitignoring files in `docs/plans/` or `docs/solutions/` (see Protected Artifacts above)
+- [ ] Categorize by type: security, performance, architecture, quality, etc.
+- [ ] Assign severity levels: 🔴 CRITICAL (P1), 🟡 IMPORTANT (P2), 🔵 NICE-TO-HAVE (P3)
+- [ ] Remove duplicate or overlapping findings
+- [ ] Estimate effort for each finding (Small/Medium/Large)
+
+</synthesis_tasks>
+
+#### Step 2: Pressure Test Each Finding
+
+<critical_evaluation>
+
+**IMPORTANT: Treat agent findings as suggestions, not mandates.**
+
+Not all findings are equally valid. Apply engineering judgment before creating todos. The goal is to make the right call for the codebase, not rubber-stamp every suggestion.
+
+**For each finding, verify:**
+
+| Check | Question |
+|-------|----------|
+| **Code** | Does the concern actually apply to this specific code? |
+| **Tests** | Are there existing tests that already cover this case? |
+| **Usage** | How is this code used in practice? Does the concern matter? |
+| **Compatibility** | Would the suggested change break anything? |
+| **Prior Decisions** | Was this intentional? Is there a documented reason? |
+| **Cost vs Benefit** | Is the fix worth the effort and risk? |
+
+**Assess each finding:**
+
+| Assessment | Meaning |
+|------------|---------|
+| **Clear & Correct** | Valid concern, well-reasoned, applies here |
+| **Unclear** | Ambiguous or missing context |
+| **Likely Incorrect** | Agent misunderstands code, context, or requirements |
+| **YAGNI** | Over-engineering, premature abstraction, no clear benefit |
+| **Duplicate** | Already covered by another finding (merge into existing) |
+
+**IMPORTANT: ALL findings become todos.** Never drop agent feedback - include the pressure test assessment IN each todo so `/triage` can use it.
+
+Each todo will include:
+- The assessment (Clear & Correct / Unclear / Likely Incorrect / YAGNI)
+- The verification results (what was checked)
+- Technical justification (why valid, or why you think it should be skipped)
+- Recommended action for triage (Fix now / Clarify / Push back / Skip)
+
+**Provide technical justification for all assessments:**
+- Don't just label - explain WHY with specific reasoning
+- Reference codebase constraints, requirements, or trade-offs
+- Example: "This abstraction would be YAGNI - we only have one implementation and no plans for variants. Adding it now increases complexity without clear benefit."
+
+The human reviews during `/triage` and makes the final call.
+
+</critical_evaluation>
+
+#### Step 3: Create Todo Files Using file-todos Skill
+
+<critical_instruction> Use the file-todos skill to create todo files for ALL findings immediately. Do NOT present findings one-by-one asking for user approval. Create all todo files in parallel using the skill, then summarize results to user. </critical_instruction>
+
+**Implementation Options:**
+
+**Option A: Direct File Creation (Fast)**
+
+- Create todo files directly using Write tool
+- All findings in parallel for speed
+- Invoke `Skill: "compound-engineering:file-todos"` and read the template from its assets directory
+- Follow naming convention: `{issue_id}-pending-{priority}-{description}.md`
+
+**Option B: Sub-Agents in Parallel (Recommended for Scale)** For large PRs with 15+ findings, use sub-agents to create finding files in parallel:
+
+```bash
+# Launch multiple finding-creator agents in parallel
+Task() - Create todos for first finding
+Task() - Create todos for second finding
+Task() - Create todos for third finding
+etc. for each finding.
+```
+
+Sub-agents can:
+
+- Process multiple findings simultaneously
+- Write detailed todo files with all sections filled
+- Organize findings by severity
+- Create comprehensive Proposed Solutions
+- Add acceptance criteria and work logs
+- Complete much faster than sequential processing
+
+**Execution Strategy:**
+
+1. Synthesize all findings into categories (P1/P2/P3)
+2. Group findings by severity
+3. Launch 3 parallel sub-agents (one per severity level)
+4. Each sub-agent creates its batch of todos using the file-todos skill
+5. Consolidate results and present summary
+
+**Process (Using file-todos Skill):**
+
+1. For each finding:
+
+   - Determine severity (P1/P2/P3)
+   - Write detailed Problem Statement and Findings
+   - Create 2-3 Proposed Solutions with pros/cons/effort/risk
+   - Estimate effort (Small/Medium/Large)
+   - Add acceptance criteria and work log
+
+2. Use file-todos skill for structured todo management:
+
+   ```
+   Skill: "compound-engineering:file-todos"
+   ```
+
+   The skill provides:
+
+   - Template at `./assets/todo-template.md` (relative to skill directory)
+   - Naming convention: `{issue_id}-{status}-{priority}-{description}.md`
+   - YAML frontmatter structure: status, priority, issue_id, tags, dependencies
+   - All required sections: Problem Statement, Findings, Solutions, etc.
+
+3. Create todo files in parallel:
+
+   ```bash
+   {next_id}-pending-{priority}-{description}.md
+   ```
+
+4. Examples:
+
+   ```
+   001-pending-p1-path-traversal-vulnerability.md
+   002-pending-p1-api-response-validation.md
+   003-pending-p2-concurrency-limit.md
+   004-pending-p3-unused-parameter.md
+   ```
+
+5. Follow template structure from file-todos skill (read `./assets/todo-template.md` from skill directory)
+
+**Todo File Structure (from template):**
+
+Each todo must include:
+
+- **YAML frontmatter**: status, priority, issue_id, tags, dependencies
+- **Problem Statement**: What's broken/missing, why it matters
+- **Assessment (Pressure Test)**: Verification results and engineering judgment
+  - Assessment: Clear & Correct / Unclear / YAGNI
+  - Verified: Code, Tests, Usage, Prior Decisions
+  - Technical Justification: Why this finding is valid (or why skipped)
+- **Findings**: Discoveries from agents with evidence/location
+- **Proposed Solutions**: 2-3 options, each with pros/cons/effort/risk
+- **Recommended Action**: (Filled during triage, leave blank initially)
+- **Technical Details**: Affected files, components, database changes
+- **Acceptance Criteria**: Testable checklist items
+- **Work Log**: Dated record with actions and learnings
+- **Resources**: Links to PR, issues, documentation, similar patterns
+
+**File naming convention:**
+
+```
+{issue_id}-{status}-{priority}-{description}.md
+
+Examples:
+- 001-pending-p1-security-vulnerability.md
+- 002-pending-p2-performance-optimization.md
+- 003-pending-p3-code-cleanup.md
+```
+
+**Status values:**
+
+- `pending` - New findings, needs triage/decision
+- `ready` - Approved by manager, ready to work
+- `complete` - Work finished
+
+**Priority values:**
+
+- `p1` - Critical (blocks merge, security/data issues)
+- `p2` - Important (should fix, architectural/performance)
+- `p3` - Nice-to-have (enhancements, cleanup)
+
+**Tagging:** Always add `code-review` tag, plus: `security`, `performance`, `architecture`, `rails`, `quality`, etc.
+
+#### Step 4: Summary Report
+
+After creating all todo files, present comprehensive summary:
+
+````markdown
+## ✅ Code Review Complete
+
+**Review Target:** PR #XXXX - [PR Title] **Branch:** [branch-name]
+
+### Findings Summary:
+
+- **Total Findings:** [X]
+- **🔴 CRITICAL (P1):** [count] - BLOCKS MERGE
+- **🟡 IMPORTANT (P2):** [count] - Should Fix
+- **🔵 NICE-TO-HAVE (P3):** [count] - Enhancements
+
+### Created Todo Files:
+
+**P1 - Critical (BLOCKS MERGE):**
+
+- `001-pending-p1-{finding}.md` - {description}
+- `002-pending-p1-{finding}.md` - {description}
+
+**P2 - Important:**
+
+- `003-pending-p2-{finding}.md` - {description}
+- `004-pending-p2-{finding}.md` - {description}
+
+**P3 - Nice-to-Have:**
+
+- `005-pending-p3-{finding}.md` - {description}
+
+### Review Agents Used:
+
+- kieran-python-reviewer
+- security-sentinel
+- performance-oracle
+- architecture-strategist
+- agent-native-reviewer
+- [other agents]
+
+### Assessment Summary (Pressure Test Results):
+
+All agent findings were pressure tested and included in todos:
+
+| Assessment | Count | Description |
+|------------|-------|-------------|
+| **Clear & Correct** | {X} | Valid concerns, recommend fixing |
+| **Unclear** | {X} | Need clarification before implementing |
+| **Likely Incorrect** | {X} | May misunderstand context - review during triage |
+| **YAGNI** | {X} | May be over-engineering - review during triage |
+| **Duplicate** | {X} | Merged into other findings |
+
+**Note:** All assessments are included in the todo files. Human judgment during `/triage` makes the final call on whether to accept, clarify, or reject each item.
+
+### Next Steps:
+
+1. **Address P1 Findings**: CRITICAL - must be fixed before merge
+
+   - Review each P1 todo in detail
+   - Implement fixes or request exemption
+   - Verify fixes before merging PR
+
+2. **Triage All Todos**:
+   ```bash
+   ls todos/*-pending-*.md  # View all pending todos
+   /triage                  # Use slash command for interactive triage
+   ```
+````
+
+3. **Work on Approved Todos**:
+
+   ```bash
+   /resolve_todo_parallel  # Fix all approved items efficiently
+   ```
+
+4. **Track Progress**:
+   - Rename file when status changes: pending → ready → complete
+   - Update Work Log as you work
+   - Commit todos: `git add todos/ && git commit -m "refactor: add code review findings"`
+
+### Severity Breakdown:
+
+**🔴 P1 (Critical - Blocks Merge):**
+
+- Security vulnerabilities
+- Data corruption risks
+- Breaking changes
+- Critical architectural issues
+
+**🟡 P2 (Important - Should Fix):**
+
+- Performance issues
+- Significant architectural concerns
+- Major code quality problems
+- Reliability issues
+
+**🔵 P3 (Nice-to-Have):**
+
+- Minor improvements
+- Code cleanup
+- Optimization opportunities
+- Documentation updates
+
+```
+
+### 7. End-to-End Testing (Optional)
+
+<detect_project_type>
+
+**First, detect the project type from PR files:**
+
+| Indicator | Project Type |
+|-----------|--------------|
+| `*.xcodeproj`, `*.xcworkspace`, `Package.swift` (iOS) | iOS/macOS |
+| `Gemfile`, `package.json`, `app/views/*`, `*.html.*` | Web |
+| Both iOS files AND web files | Hybrid (test both) |
+
+</detect_project_type>
+
+<offer_testing>
+
+After presenting the Summary Report, offer appropriate testing based on project type:
+
+**For Web Projects:**
+```markdown
+**"Want to run browser tests on the affected pages?"**
+1. Yes - run `/test-browser`
+2. No - skip
+```
+
+**For iOS Projects:**
+```markdown
+**"Want to run Xcode simulator tests on the app?"**
+1. Yes - run `/xcode-test`
+2. No - skip
+```
+
+**For Hybrid Projects (e.g., Rails + Hotwire Native):**
+```markdown
+**"Want to run end-to-end tests?"**
+1. Web only - run `/test-browser`
+2. iOS only - run `/xcode-test`
+3. Both - run both commands
+4. No - skip
+```
+
+</offer_testing>
+
+#### If User Accepts Web Testing:
+
+Spawn a subagent to run browser tests (preserves main context):
+
+```
+Task general-purpose("Run /test-browser for PR #[number]. Test all affected pages, check for console errors, handle failures by creating todos and fixing.")
+```
+
+The subagent will:
+1. Identify pages affected by the PR
+2. Navigate to each page and capture snapshots (using Playwright MCP or agent-browser CLI)
+3. Check for console errors
+4. Test critical interactions
+5. Pause for human verification on OAuth/email/payment flows
+6. Create P1 todos for any failures
+7. Fix and retry until all tests pass
+
+**Standalone:** `/test-browser [PR number]`
+
+#### If User Accepts iOS Testing:
+
+Spawn a subagent to run Xcode tests (preserves main context):
+
+```
+Task general-purpose("Run /xcode-test for scheme [name]. Build for simulator, install, launch, take screenshots, check for crashes.")
+```
+
+The subagent will:
+1. Verify XcodeBuildMCP is installed
+2. Discover project and schemes
+3. Build for iOS Simulator
+4. Install and launch app
+5. Take screenshots of key screens
+6. Capture console logs for errors
+7. Pause for human verification (Sign in with Apple, push, IAP)
+8. Create P1 todos for any failures
+9. Fix and retry until all tests pass
+
+**Standalone:** `/xcode-test [scheme]`
+
+### Important: P1 Findings Block Merge
+
+Any **🔴 P1 (CRITICAL)** findings must be addressed before merging the PR. Present these prominently and ensure they're resolved before accepting the PR.
+```

plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/work.md

@@ -0,0 +1,471 @@
+---
+name: workflows:work
+description: Execute work plans efficiently while maintaining quality and finishing features
+argument-hint: "[plan file, specification, or todo file path]"
+---
+
+# Work Plan Execution Command
+
+Execute a work plan efficiently while maintaining quality and finishing features.
+
+## Introduction
+
+This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and executes it systematically. The focus is on **shipping complete features** by understanding requirements quickly, following existing patterns, and maintaining quality throughout.
+
+## Input Document
+
+<input_document> #$ARGUMENTS </input_document>
+
+## Execution Workflow
+
+### Phase 1: Quick Start
+
+1. **Read Plan and Clarify**
+
+   - Read the work document completely
+   - Review any references or links provided in the plan
+   - If anything is unclear or ambiguous, ask clarifying questions now
+   - Get user approval to proceed
+   - **Do not skip this** - better to ask questions now than build the wrong thing
+
+2. **Setup Environment**
+
+   First, check the current branch:
+
+   ```bash
+   current_branch=$(git branch --show-current)
+   default_branch=$(git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD 2>/dev/null | sed 's@^refs/remotes/origin/@@')
+
+   # Fallback if remote HEAD isn't set
+   if [ -z "$default_branch" ]; then
+     default_branch=$(git rev-parse --verify origin/main >/dev/null 2>&1 && echo "main" || echo "master")
+   fi
+   ```
+
+   **If already on a feature branch** (not the default branch):
+   - Ask: "Continue working on `[current_branch]`, or create a new branch?"
+   - If continuing, proceed to step 3
+   - If creating new, follow Option A or B below
+
+   **If on the default branch**, choose how to proceed:
+
+   **Option A: Create a new branch**
+   ```bash
+   git pull origin [default_branch]
+   git checkout -b feature-branch-name
+   ```
+   Use a meaningful name based on the work (e.g., `feat/user-authentication`, `fix/email-validation`).
+
+   **Option B: Use a worktree (recommended for parallel development)**
+   ```bash
+   skill: git-worktree
+   # The skill will create a new branch from the default branch in an isolated worktree
+   ```
+
+   **Option C: Continue on the default branch**
+   - Requires explicit user confirmation
+   - Only proceed after user explicitly says "yes, commit to [default_branch]"
+   - Never commit directly to the default branch without explicit permission
+
+   **Recommendation**: Use worktree if:
+   - You want to work on multiple features simultaneously
+   - You want to keep the default branch clean while experimenting
+   - You plan to switch between branches frequently
+
+3. **Create Todo List**
+   - Use TodoWrite to break plan into actionable tasks
+   - Include dependencies between tasks
+   - Prioritize based on what needs to be done first
+   - Include testing and quality check tasks
+   - Keep tasks specific and completable
+
+### Phase 2: Execute
+
+1. **Task Execution Loop**
+
+   For each task in priority order:
+
+   ```
+   while (tasks remain):
+     - Mark task as in_progress in TodoWrite
+     - Read any referenced files from the plan
+     - Look for similar patterns in codebase
+     - Implement following existing conventions
+     - Write tests for new functionality
+     - Run tests after changes
+     - Mark task as completed in TodoWrite
+     - Mark off the corresponding checkbox in the plan file ([ ] → [x])
+     - Evaluate for incremental commit (see below)
+   ```
+
+   **IMPORTANT**: Always update the original plan document by checking off completed items. Use the Edit tool to change `- [ ]` to `- [x]` for each task you finish. This keeps the plan as a living document showing progress and ensures no checkboxes are left unchecked.
+
+2. **Incremental Commits**
+
+   After completing each task, evaluate whether to create an incremental commit:
+
+   | Commit when... | Don't commit when... |
+   |----------------|---------------------|
+   | Logical unit complete (model, service, component) | Small part of a larger unit |
+   | Tests pass + meaningful progress | Tests failing |
+   | About to switch contexts (backend → frontend) | Purely scaffolding with no behavior |
+   | About to attempt risky/uncertain changes | Would need a "WIP" commit message |
+
+   **Heuristic:** "Can I write a commit message that describes a complete, valuable change? If yes, commit. If the message would be 'WIP' or 'partial X', wait."
+
+   **Commit workflow:**
+   ```bash
+   # 1. Verify tests pass (use project's test command)
+   # Examples: bin/rails test, npm test, pytest, go test, etc.
+
+   # 2. Stage only files related to this logical unit (not `git add .`)
+   git add <files related to this logical unit>
+
+   # 3. Commit with conventional message
+   git commit -m "feat(scope): description of this unit"
+   ```
+
+   **Handling merge conflicts:** If conflicts arise during rebasing or merging, resolve them immediately. Incremental commits make conflict resolution easier since each commit is small and focused.
+
+   **Note:** Incremental commits use clean conventional messages without attribution footers. The final Phase 4 commit/PR includes the full attribution.
+
+3. **Follow Existing Patterns**
+
+   - The plan should reference similar code - read those files first
+   - Match naming conventions exactly
+   - Reuse existing components where possible
+   - Follow project coding standards (see CLAUDE.md)
+   - When in doubt, grep for similar implementations
+
+4. **Naming Scrutiny (Apply to every new name)**
+
+   Before committing any new function, class, variable, module, or field name:
+
+   | # | Check | Question |
+   |---|-------|----------|
+   | 1 | **Caller's perspective** | Does the name describe what it does, not how? |
+   | 2 | **No false qualifiers** | Does every `_with_X` / `_and_X` reflect a real choice? |
+   | 3 | **Visibility matches intent** | Are private helpers actually private? |
+   | 4 | **Consistent convention** | Does the pattern match every other instance in the codebase? |
+   | 5 | **Precise, not vague** | Could this name apply to ten different things? |
+   | 6 | **Complete words** | No ambiguous abbreviations? |
+   | 7 | **Correct part of speech** | Functions = verbs, classes = nouns, booleans = assertions? |
+
+   **Quick validation:** Search the codebase for the naming pattern you're using. If your convention doesn't match existing instances, align with the codebase.
+
+5. **Test Continuously**
+
+   - Run relevant tests after each significant change
+   - Don't wait until the end to test
+   - Fix failures immediately
+   - Add new tests for new functionality
+
+6. **Figma Design Sync** (if applicable)
+
+   For UI work with Figma designs:
+
+   - Implement components following design specs
+   - Use figma-design-sync agent iteratively to compare
+   - Fix visual differences identified
+   - Repeat until implementation matches design
+
+7. **Track Progress**
+   - Keep TodoWrite updated as you complete tasks
+   - Note any blockers or unexpected discoveries
+   - Create new tasks if scope expands
+   - Keep user informed of major milestones
+
+### Phase 3: Quality Check
+
+1. **Run Core Quality Checks**
+
+   Always run before submitting:
+
+   ```bash
+   # Run full test suite (use project's test command)
+   # Examples: bin/rails test, npm test, pytest, go test, etc.
+
+   # Run linting (per CLAUDE.md)
+   # Use linting-agent before pushing to origin
+   ```
+
+2. **Consider Reviewer Agents** (Optional)
+
+   Use for complex, risky, or large changes. Read agents from `compound-engineering.local.md` frontmatter (`review_agents`). If no settings file, invoke the `setup` skill to create one.
+
+   Run configured agents in parallel with Task tool. Present findings and address critical issues.
+
+3. **Final Validation**
+   - All TodoWrite tasks marked completed
+   - All tests pass
+   - Linting passes
+   - Code follows existing patterns
+   - Figma designs match (if applicable)
+   - No console errors or warnings
+
+4. **Prepare Operational Validation Plan** (REQUIRED)
+   - Add a `## Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation` section to the PR description for every change.
+   - Include concrete:
+     - Log queries/search terms
+     - Metrics or dashboards to watch
+     - Expected healthy signals
+     - Failure signals and rollback/mitigation trigger
+     - Validation window and owner
+   - If there is truly no production/runtime impact, still include the section with: `No additional operational monitoring required` and a one-line reason.
+
+### Phase 4: Ship It
+
+1. **Create Commit**
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git status  # Review what's being committed
+   git diff --staged  # Check the changes
+
+   # Commit with conventional format
+   git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
+   feat(scope): description of what and why
+
+   Brief explanation if needed.
+
+   🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
+
+   Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
+   EOF
+   )"
+   ```
+
+2. **Capture and Upload Screenshots for UI Changes** (REQUIRED for any UI work)
+
+   For **any** design changes, new views, or UI modifications, you MUST capture and upload screenshots:
+
+   **Step 1: Start dev server** (if not running)
+   ```bash
+   bin/dev  # Run in background
+   ```
+
+   **Step 2: Capture screenshots with agent-browser CLI**
+   ```bash
+   agent-browser open http://localhost:3000/[route]
+   agent-browser snapshot -i
+   agent-browser screenshot output.png
+   ```
+   See the `agent-browser` skill for detailed usage.
+
+   **Step 3: Upload using imgup skill**
+   ```bash
+   skill: imgup
+   # Then upload each screenshot:
+   imgup -h pixhost screenshot.png  # pixhost works without API key
+   # Alternative hosts: catbox, imagebin, beeimg
+   ```
+
+   **What to capture:**
+   - **New screens**: Screenshot of the new UI
+   - **Modified screens**: Before AND after screenshots
+   - **Design implementation**: Screenshot showing Figma design match
+
+   **IMPORTANT**: Always include uploaded image URLs in PR description. This provides visual context for reviewers and documents the change.
+
+3. **Create Pull Request**
+
+   ```bash
+   git push -u origin feature-branch-name
+
+   gh pr create --title "Feature: [Description]" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
+   ## Summary
+   - What was built
+   - Why it was needed
+   - Key decisions made
+
+   ## Testing
+   - Tests added/modified
+   - Manual testing performed
+
+   ## Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation
+   - **What to monitor/search**
+     - Logs:
+     - Metrics/Dashboards:
+   - **Validation checks (queries/commands)**
+     - `command or query here`
+   - **Expected healthy behavior**
+     - Expected signal(s)
+   - **Failure signal(s) / rollback trigger**
+     - Trigger + immediate action
+   - **Validation window & owner**
+     - Window:
+     - Owner:
+   - **If no operational impact**
+     - `No additional operational monitoring required: <reason>`
+
+   ## Before / After Screenshots
+   | Before | After |
+   |--------|-------|
+   | ![before](URL) | ![after](URL) |
+
+   ## Figma Design
+   [Link if applicable]
+
+   ---
+
+   [![Compound Engineered](https://img.shields.io/badge/Compound-Engineered-6366f1)](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin) 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
+   EOF
+   )"
+   ```
+
+4. **Update Plan Status**
+
+   If the input document has YAML frontmatter with a `status` field, update it to `completed`:
+   ```
+   status: active  →  status: completed
+   ```
+
+5. **Notify User**
+   - Summarize what was completed
+   - Link to PR
+   - Note any follow-up work needed
+   - Suggest next steps if applicable
+
+---
+
+## Swarm Mode (Optional)
+
+For complex plans with multiple independent workstreams, enable swarm mode for parallel execution with coordinated agents.
+
+### When to Use Swarm Mode
+
+| Use Swarm Mode when... | Use Standard Mode when... |
+|------------------------|---------------------------|
+| Plan has 5+ independent tasks | Plan is linear/sequential |
+| Multiple specialists needed (review + test + implement) | Single-focus work |
+| Want maximum parallelism | Simpler mental model preferred |
+| Large feature with clear phases | Small feature or bug fix |
+
+### Enabling Swarm Mode
+
+To trigger swarm execution, say:
+
+> "Make a Task list and launch an army of agent swarm subagents to build the plan"
+
+Or explicitly request: "Use swarm mode for this work"
+
+### Swarm Workflow
+
+When swarm mode is enabled, the workflow changes:
+
+1. **Create Team**
+   ```
+   Teammate({ operation: "spawnTeam", team_name: "work-{timestamp}" })
+   ```
+
+2. **Create Task List with Dependencies**
+   - Parse plan into TaskCreate items
+   - Set up blockedBy relationships for sequential dependencies
+   - Independent tasks have no blockers (can run in parallel)
+
+3. **Spawn Specialized Teammates**
+   ```
+   Task({
+     team_name: "work-{timestamp}",
+     name: "implementer",
+     subagent_type: "general-purpose",
+     prompt: "Claim implementation tasks, execute, mark complete",
+     run_in_background: true
+   })
+
+   Task({
+     team_name: "work-{timestamp}",
+     name: "tester",
+     subagent_type: "general-purpose",
+     prompt: "Claim testing tasks, run tests, mark complete",
+     run_in_background: true
+   })
+   ```
+
+4. **Coordinate and Monitor**
+   - Team lead monitors task completion
+   - Spawn additional workers as phases unblock
+   - Handle plan approval if required
+
+5. **Cleanup**
+   ```
+   Teammate({ operation: "requestShutdown", target_agent_id: "implementer" })
+   Teammate({ operation: "requestShutdown", target_agent_id: "tester" })
+   Teammate({ operation: "cleanup" })
+   ```
+
+See the `orchestrating-swarms` skill for detailed swarm patterns and best practices.
+
+---
+
+## Key Principles
+
+### Start Fast, Execute Faster
+
+- Get clarification once at the start, then execute
+- Don't wait for perfect understanding - ask questions and move
+- The goal is to **finish the feature**, not create perfect process
+
+### The Plan is Your Guide
+
+- Work documents should reference similar code and patterns
+- Load those references and follow them
+- Don't reinvent - match what exists
+
+### Test As You Go
+
+- Run tests after each change, not at the end
+- Fix failures immediately
+- Continuous testing prevents big surprises
+
+### Quality is Built In
+
+- Follow existing patterns
+- Write tests for new code
+- Run linting before pushing
+- Use reviewer agents for complex/risky changes only
+
+### Ship Complete Features
+
+- Mark all tasks completed before moving on
+- Don't leave features 80% done
+- A finished feature that ships beats a perfect feature that doesn't
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+Before creating PR, verify:
+
+- [ ] All clarifying questions asked and answered
+- [ ] All TodoWrite tasks marked completed
+- [ ] Tests pass (run project's test command)
+- [ ] Linting passes (use linting-agent)
+- [ ] Code follows existing patterns
+- [ ] All new names pass naming scrutiny (caller's perspective, no false qualifiers, correct visibility, consistent conventions, precise, complete words, correct part of speech)
+- [ ] Figma designs match implementation (if applicable)
+- [ ] Before/after screenshots captured and uploaded (for UI changes)
+- [ ] Commit messages follow conventional format
+- [ ] PR description includes Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation section (or explicit no-impact rationale)
+- [ ] PR description includes summary, testing notes, and screenshots
+- [ ] PR description includes Compound Engineered badge
+
+## When to Use Reviewer Agents
+
+**Don't use by default.** Use reviewer agents only when:
+
+- Large refactor affecting many files (10+)
+- Security-sensitive changes (authentication, permissions, data access)
+- Performance-critical code paths
+- Complex algorithms or business logic
+- User explicitly requests thorough review
+
+For most features: tests + linting + following patterns is sufficient.
+
+## Common Pitfalls to Avoid
+
+- **Analysis paralysis** - Don't overthink, read the plan and execute
+- **Skipping clarifying questions** - Ask now, not after building wrong thing
+- **Ignoring plan references** - The plan has links for a reason
+- **Testing at the end** - Test continuously or suffer later
+- **Forgetting TodoWrite** - Track progress or lose track of what's done
+- **80% done syndrome** - Finish the feature, don't move on early
+- **Over-reviewing simple changes** - Save reviewer agents for complex work

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/agent-browser/SKILL.md

@@ -1,25 +1,12 @@
 ---
 name: agent-browser
-description: Browser automation using Vercel's agent-browser CLI. Use when you need to interact with web pages, fill forms, take screenshots, or scrape data. Alternative to Playwright MCP - uses Bash commands with ref-based element selection. Triggers on "browse website", "fill form", "click button", "take screenshot", "scrape page", "web automation".
+description: Browser automation CLI for AI agents. Use when the user needs to interact with websites, including navigating pages, filling forms, clicking buttons, taking screenshots, extracting data, testing web apps, or automating any browser task. Triggers include requests to "open a website", "fill out a form", "click a button", "take a screenshot", "scrape data from a page", "test this web app", "login to a site", "automate browser actions", or any task requiring programmatic web interaction.
+allowed-tools: Bash(npx agent-browser:*), Bash(agent-browser:*)
 ---
 
 # Browser Automation with agent-browser
 
-The CLI uses Chrome/Chromium via CDP directly. Install via `npm i -g agent-browser`, `brew install agent-browser`, or `cargo install agent-browser`. Run `agent-browser install` to download Chrome.
-
-## Setup Check
-
-```bash
-# Check installation
-command -v agent-browser >/dev/null 2>&1 && echo "Installed" || echo "NOT INSTALLED - run: npm install -g agent-browser && agent-browser install"
-```
-
-### Install if needed
-
-```bash
-npm install -g agent-browser
-agent-browser install  # Downloads Chromium
-```
+The CLI uses Chrome/Chromium via CDP directly. Install via `npm i -g agent-browser`, `brew install agent-browser`, or `cargo install agent-browser`. Run `agent-browser install` to download Chrome. Run `agent-browser upgrade` to update to the latest version.
 
 ## Core Workflow
 
@@ -103,6 +90,8 @@ echo "$PASSWORD" | agent-browser auth save myapp --url https://app.example.com/l
 agent-browser auth login myapp
 ```
 
+`auth login` navigates with `load` and then waits for login form selectors to appear before filling/clicking, which is more reliable on delayed SPA login screens.
+
 **Option 5: State file (manual save/load)**
 
 ```bash
@@ -160,6 +149,12 @@ agent-browser download @e1 ./file.pdf          # Click element to trigger downlo
 agent-browser wait --download ./output.zip     # Wait for any download to complete
 agent-browser --download-path ./downloads open <url>  # Set default download directory
 
+# Network
+agent-browser network requests                 # Inspect tracked requests
+agent-browser network route "**/api/*" --abort  # Block matching requests
+agent-browser network har start                # Start HAR recording
+agent-browser network har stop ./capture.har   # Stop and save HAR file
+
 # Viewport & Device Emulation
 agent-browser set viewport 1920 1080          # Set viewport size (default: 1280x720)
 agent-browser set viewport 1920 1080 2        # 2x retina (same CSS size, higher res screenshots)
@@ -188,6 +183,24 @@ agent-browser diff url <url1> <url2> --wait-until networkidle  # Custom wait str
 agent-browser diff url <url1> <url2> --selector "#main"  # Scope to element
 ```
 
+## Batch Execution
+
+Execute multiple commands in a single invocation by piping a JSON array of string arrays to `batch`. This avoids per-command process startup overhead when running multi-step workflows.
+
+```bash
+echo '[
+  ["open", "https://example.com"],
+  ["snapshot", "-i"],
+  ["click", "@e1"],
+  ["screenshot", "result.png"]
+]' | agent-browser batch --json
+
+# Stop on first error
+agent-browser batch --bail < commands.json
+```
+
+Use `batch` when you have a known sequence of commands that don't depend on intermediate output. Use separate commands or `&&` chaining when you need to parse output between steps (e.g., snapshot to discover refs, then interact).
+
 ## Common Patterns
 
 ### Form Submission
@@ -219,6 +232,8 @@ agent-browser auth show github
 agent-browser auth delete github
 ```
 
+`auth login` waits for username/password/submit selectors before interacting, with a timeout tied to the default action timeout.
+
 ### Authentication with State Persistence
 
 ```bash
@@ -258,6 +273,30 @@ agent-browser state clear myapp
 agent-browser state clean --older-than 7
 ```
 
+### Working with Iframes
+
+Iframe content is automatically inlined in snapshots. Refs inside iframes carry frame context, so you can interact with them directly.
+
+```bash
+agent-browser open https://example.com/checkout
+agent-browser snapshot -i
+# @e1 [heading] "Checkout"
+# @e2 [Iframe] "payment-frame"
+#   @e3 [input] "Card number"
+#   @e4 [input] "Expiry"
+#   @e5 [button] "Pay"
+
+# Interact directly — no frame switch needed
+agent-browser fill @e3 "4111111111111111"
+agent-browser fill @e4 "12/28"
+agent-browser click @e5
+
+# To scope a snapshot to one iframe:
+agent-browser frame @e2
+agent-browser snapshot -i         # Only iframe content
+agent-browser frame main          # Return to main frame
+```
+
 ### Data Extraction
 
 ```bash
@@ -294,6 +333,8 @@ agent-browser --auto-connect snapshot
 agent-browser --cdp 9222 snapshot
 ```
 
+Auto-connect discovers Chrome via `DevToolsActivePort`, common debugging ports (9222, 9229), and falls back to a direct WebSocket connection if HTTP-based CDP discovery fails.
+
 ### Color Scheme (Dark Mode)
 
 ```bash
@@ -596,6 +637,18 @@ Create `agent-browser.json` in the project root for persistent settings:
 
 Priority (lowest to highest): `~/.agent-browser/config.json` < `./agent-browser.json` < env vars < CLI flags. Use `--config <path>` or `AGENT_BROWSER_CONFIG` env var for a custom config file (exits with error if missing/invalid). All CLI options map to camelCase keys (e.g., `--executable-path` -> `"executablePath"`). Boolean flags accept `true`/`false` values (e.g., `--headed false` overrides config). Extensions from user and project configs are merged, not replaced.
 
+## Deep-Dive Documentation
+
+| Reference                                                            | When to Use                                               |
+| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
+| [references/commands.md](references/commands.md)                     | Full command reference with all options                   |
+| [references/snapshot-refs.md](references/snapshot-refs.md)           | Ref lifecycle, invalidation rules, troubleshooting        |
+| [references/session-management.md](references/session-management.md) | Parallel sessions, state persistence, concurrent scraping |
+| [references/authentication.md](references/authentication.md)         | Login flows, OAuth, 2FA handling, state reuse             |
+| [references/video-recording.md](references/video-recording.md)       | Recording workflows for debugging and documentation       |
+| [references/profiling.md](references/profiling.md)                   | Chrome DevTools profiling for performance analysis        |
+| [references/proxy-support.md](references/proxy-support.md)           | Proxy configuration, geo-testing, rotating proxies        |
+
 ## Browser Engine Selection
 
 Use `--engine` to choose a local browser engine. The default is `chrome`.
@@ -618,18 +671,6 @@ Supported engines:
 
 Lightpanda does not support `--extension`, `--profile`, `--state`, or `--allow-file-access`. Install Lightpanda from https://lightpanda.io/docs/open-source/installation.
 
-## Deep-Dive Documentation
-
-| Reference                                                            | When to Use                                               |
-| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
-| [references/commands.md](references/commands.md)                     | Full command reference with all options                   |
-| [references/snapshot-refs.md](references/snapshot-refs.md)           | Ref lifecycle, invalidation rules, troubleshooting        |
-| [references/session-management.md](references/session-management.md) | Parallel sessions, state persistence, concurrent scraping |
-| [references/authentication.md](references/authentication.md)         | Login flows, OAuth, 2FA handling, state reuse             |
-| [references/video-recording.md](references/video-recording.md)       | Recording workflows for debugging and documentation       |
-| [references/profiling.md](references/profiling.md)                   | Chrome DevTools profiling for performance analysis        |
-| [references/proxy-support.md](references/proxy-support.md)           | Proxy configuration, geo-testing, rotating proxies        |
-
 ## Ready-to-Use Templates
 
 | Template                                                                 | Description                         |
@@ -643,23 +684,3 @@ Lightpanda does not support `--extension`, `--profile`, `--state`, or `--allow-f
 ./templates/authenticated-session.sh https://app.example.com/login
 ./templates/capture-workflow.sh https://example.com ./output
 ```
-
-## vs Playwright MCP
-
-| Feature | agent-browser (CLI) | Playwright MCP |
-|---------|---------------------|----------------|
-| Interface | Bash commands | MCP tools |
-| Selection | Refs (@e1) | Refs (e1) |
-| Output | Text/JSON | Tool responses |
-| Parallel | Sessions | Tabs |
-| Best for | Quick automation | Tool integration |
-
-Use agent-browser when:
-- You prefer Bash-based workflows
-- You want simpler CLI commands
-- You need quick one-off automation
-
-Use Playwright MCP when:
-- You need deep MCP tool integration
-- You want tool-based responses
-- You're building complex automation

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/SKILL.md

@@ -1,184 +0,0 @@
----
-name: andrew-kane-gem-writer
-description: This skill should be used when writing Ruby gems following Andrew Kane's proven patterns and philosophy. It applies when creating new Ruby gems, refactoring existing gems, designing gem APIs, or when clean, minimal, production-ready Ruby library code is needed. Triggers on requests like "create a gem", "write a Ruby library", "design a gem API", or mentions of Andrew Kane's style.
----
-
-# Andrew Kane Gem Writer
-
-Write Ruby gems following Andrew Kane's battle-tested patterns from 100+ gems with 374M+ downloads (Searchkick, PgHero, Chartkick, Strong Migrations, Lockbox, Ahoy, Blazer, Groupdate, Neighbor, Blind Index).
-
-## Core Philosophy
-
-**Simplicity over cleverness.** Zero or minimal dependencies. Explicit code over metaprogramming. Rails integration without Rails coupling. Every pattern serves production use cases.
-
-## Entry Point Structure
-
-Every gem follows this exact pattern in `lib/gemname.rb`:
-
-```ruby
-# 1. Dependencies (stdlib preferred)
-require "forwardable"
-
-# 2. Internal modules
-require_relative "gemname/model"
-require_relative "gemname/version"
-
-# 3. Conditional Rails (CRITICAL - never require Rails directly)
-require_relative "gemname/railtie" if defined?(Rails)
-
-# 4. Module with config and errors
-module GemName
-  class Error < StandardError; end
-  class InvalidConfigError < Error; end
-
-  class << self
-    attr_accessor :timeout, :logger
-    attr_writer :client
-  end
-
-  self.timeout = 10  # Defaults set immediately
-end
-```
-
-## Class Macro DSL Pattern
-
-The signature Kane pattern—single method call configures everything:
-
-```ruby
-# Usage
-class Product < ApplicationRecord
-  searchkick word_start: [:name]
-end
-
-# Implementation
-module GemName
-  module Model
-    def gemname(**options)
-      unknown = options.keys - KNOWN_KEYWORDS
-      raise ArgumentError, "unknown keywords: #{unknown.join(", ")}" if unknown.any?
-
-      mod = Module.new
-      mod.module_eval do
-        define_method :some_method do
-          # implementation
-        end unless method_defined?(:some_method)
-      end
-      include mod
-
-      class_eval do
-        cattr_reader :gemname_options, instance_reader: false
-        class_variable_set :@@gemname_options, options.dup
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Rails Integration
-
-**Always use `ActiveSupport.on_load`—never require Rails gems directly:**
-
-```ruby
-# WRONG
-require "active_record"
-ActiveRecord::Base.include(MyGem::Model)
-
-# CORRECT
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-  extend GemName::Model
-end
-
-# Use prepend for behavior modification
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-  ActiveRecord::Migration.prepend(GemName::Migration)
-end
-```
-
-## Configuration Pattern
-
-Use `class << self` with `attr_accessor`, not Configuration objects:
-
-```ruby
-module GemName
-  class << self
-    attr_accessor :timeout, :logger
-    attr_writer :master_key
-  end
-
-  def self.master_key
-    @master_key ||= ENV["GEMNAME_MASTER_KEY"]
-  end
-
-  self.timeout = 10
-  self.logger = nil
-end
-```
-
-## Error Handling
-
-Simple hierarchy with informative messages:
-
-```ruby
-module GemName
-  class Error < StandardError; end
-  class ConfigError < Error; end
-  class ValidationError < Error; end
-end
-
-# Validate early with ArgumentError
-def initialize(key:)
-  raise ArgumentError, "Key must be 32 bytes" unless key&.bytesize == 32
-end
-```
-
-## Testing (Minitest Only)
-
-```ruby
-# test/test_helper.rb
-require "bundler/setup"
-Bundler.require(:default)
-require "minitest/autorun"
-require "minitest/pride"
-
-# test/model_test.rb
-class ModelTest < Minitest::Test
-  def test_basic_functionality
-    assert_equal expected, actual
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Gemspec Pattern
-
-Zero runtime dependencies when possible:
-
-```ruby
-Gem::Specification.new do |spec|
-  spec.name = "gemname"
-  spec.version = GemName::VERSION
-  spec.required_ruby_version = ">= 3.1"
-  spec.files = Dir["*.{md,txt}", "{lib}/**/*"]
-  spec.require_path = "lib"
-  # NO add_dependency lines - dev deps go in Gemfile
-end
-```
-
-## Anti-Patterns to Avoid
-
-- `method_missing` (use `define_method` instead)
-- Configuration objects (use class accessors)
-- `@@class_variables` (use `class << self`)
-- Requiring Rails gems directly
-- Many runtime dependencies
-- Committing Gemfile.lock in gems
-- RSpec (use Minitest)
-- Heavy DSLs (prefer explicit Ruby)
-
-## Reference Files
-
-For deeper patterns, see:
-- **[references/module-organization.md](references/module-organization.md)** - Directory layouts, method decomposition
-- **[references/rails-integration.md](references/rails-integration.md)** - Railtie, Engine, on_load patterns
-- **[references/database-adapters.md](references/database-adapters.md)** - Multi-database support patterns
-- **[references/testing-patterns.md](references/testing-patterns.md)** - Multi-version testing, CI setup
-- **[references/resources.md](references/resources.md)** - Links to Kane's repos and articles

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/references/database-adapters.md

@@ -1,231 +0,0 @@
-# Database Adapter Patterns
-
-## Abstract Base Class Pattern
-
-```ruby
-# lib/strong_migrations/adapters/abstract_adapter.rb
-module StrongMigrations
-  module Adapters
-    class AbstractAdapter
-      def initialize(checker)
-        @checker = checker
-      end
-
-      def min_version
-        nil
-      end
-
-      def set_statement_timeout(timeout)
-        # no-op by default
-      end
-
-      def check_lock_timeout
-        # no-op by default
-      end
-
-      private
-
-      def connection
-        @checker.send(:connection)
-      end
-
-      def quote(value)
-        connection.quote(value)
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## PostgreSQL Adapter
-
-```ruby
-# lib/strong_migrations/adapters/postgresql_adapter.rb
-module StrongMigrations
-  module Adapters
-    class PostgreSQLAdapter < AbstractAdapter
-      def min_version
-        "12"
-      end
-
-      def set_statement_timeout(timeout)
-        select_all("SET statement_timeout = #{timeout.to_i * 1000}")
-      end
-
-      def set_lock_timeout(timeout)
-        select_all("SET lock_timeout = #{timeout.to_i * 1000}")
-      end
-
-      def check_lock_timeout
-        lock_timeout = connection.select_value("SHOW lock_timeout")
-        lock_timeout_sec = timeout_to_sec(lock_timeout)
-        # validation logic
-      end
-
-      private
-
-      def select_all(sql)
-        connection.select_all(sql)
-      end
-
-      def timeout_to_sec(timeout)
-        units = {"us" => 1e-6, "ms" => 1e-3, "s" => 1, "min" => 60}
-        timeout.to_f * (units[timeout.gsub(/\d+/, "")] || 1e-3)
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## MySQL Adapter
-
-```ruby
-# lib/strong_migrations/adapters/mysql_adapter.rb
-module StrongMigrations
-  module Adapters
-    class MySQLAdapter < AbstractAdapter
-      def min_version
-        "8.0"
-      end
-
-      def set_statement_timeout(timeout)
-        select_all("SET max_execution_time = #{timeout.to_i * 1000}")
-      end
-
-      def check_lock_timeout
-        lock_timeout = connection.select_value("SELECT @@lock_wait_timeout")
-        # validation logic
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## MariaDB Adapter (MySQL variant)
-
-```ruby
-# lib/strong_migrations/adapters/mariadb_adapter.rb
-module StrongMigrations
-  module Adapters
-    class MariaDBAdapter < MySQLAdapter
-      def min_version
-        "10.5"
-      end
-
-      # Override MySQL-specific behavior
-      def set_statement_timeout(timeout)
-        select_all("SET max_statement_time = #{timeout.to_i}")
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Adapter Detection Pattern
-
-Use regex matching on adapter name:
-
-```ruby
-def adapter
-  @adapter ||= case connection.adapter_name
-    when /postg/i
-      Adapters::PostgreSQLAdapter.new(self)
-    when /mysql|trilogy/i
-      if connection.try(:mariadb?)
-        Adapters::MariaDBAdapter.new(self)
-      else
-        Adapters::MySQLAdapter.new(self)
-      end
-    when /sqlite/i
-      Adapters::SQLiteAdapter.new(self)
-    else
-      Adapters::AbstractAdapter.new(self)
-    end
-end
-```
-
-## Multi-Database Support (PgHero pattern)
-
-```ruby
-module PgHero
-  class << self
-    attr_accessor :databases
-  end
-
-  self.databases = {}
-
-  def self.primary_database
-    databases.values.first
-  end
-
-  def self.capture_query_stats(database: nil)
-    db = database ? databases[database] : primary_database
-    db.capture_query_stats
-  end
-
-  class Database
-    attr_reader :id, :config
-
-    def initialize(id, config)
-      @id = id
-      @config = config
-    end
-
-    def connection_model
-      @connection_model ||= begin
-        Class.new(ActiveRecord::Base) do
-          self.abstract_class = true
-        end.tap do |model|
-          model.establish_connection(config)
-        end
-      end
-    end
-
-    def connection
-      connection_model.connection
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Connection Switching
-
-```ruby
-def with_connection(database_name)
-  db = databases[database_name.to_s]
-  raise Error, "Unknown database: #{database_name}" unless db
-
-  yield db.connection
-end
-
-# Usage
-PgHero.with_connection(:replica) do |conn|
-  conn.execute("SELECT * FROM users")
-end
-```
-
-## SQL Dialect Handling
-
-```ruby
-def quote_column(column)
-  case adapter_name
-  when /postg/i
-    %("#{column}")
-  when /mysql/i
-    "`#{column}`"
-  else
-    column
-  end
-end
-
-def boolean_value(value)
-  case adapter_name
-  when /postg/i
-    value ? "true" : "false"
-  when /mysql/i
-    value ? "1" : "0"
-  else
-    value.to_s
-  end
-end
-```

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/references/module-organization.md

@@ -1,121 +0,0 @@
-# Module Organization Patterns
-
-## Simple Gem Layout
-
-```
-lib/
-├── gemname.rb          # Entry point, config, errors
-└── gemname/
-    ├── helper.rb       # Core functionality
-    ├── engine.rb       # Rails engine (if needed)
-    └── version.rb      # VERSION constant only
-```
-
-## Complex Gem Layout (PgHero pattern)
-
-```
-lib/
-├── pghero.rb
-└── pghero/
-    ├── database.rb     # Main class
-    ├── engine.rb       # Rails engine
-    └── methods/        # Functional decomposition
-        ├── basic.rb
-        ├── connections.rb
-        ├── indexes.rb
-        ├── queries.rb
-        └── replication.rb
-```
-
-## Method Decomposition Pattern
-
-Break large classes into includable modules by feature:
-
-```ruby
-# lib/pghero/database.rb
-module PgHero
-  class Database
-    include Methods::Basic
-    include Methods::Connections
-    include Methods::Indexes
-    include Methods::Queries
-  end
-end
-
-# lib/pghero/methods/indexes.rb
-module PgHero
-  module Methods
-    module Indexes
-      def index_hit_rate
-        # implementation
-      end
-
-      def unused_indexes
-        # implementation
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Version File Pattern
-
-Keep version.rb minimal:
-
-```ruby
-# lib/gemname/version.rb
-module GemName
-  VERSION = "2.0.0"
-end
-```
-
-## Require Order in Entry Point
-
-```ruby
-# lib/searchkick.rb
-
-# 1. Standard library
-require "forwardable"
-require "json"
-
-# 2. External dependencies (minimal)
-require "active_support"
-
-# 3. Internal files via require_relative
-require_relative "searchkick/index"
-require_relative "searchkick/model"
-require_relative "searchkick/query"
-require_relative "searchkick/version"
-
-# 4. Conditional Rails loading (LAST)
-require_relative "searchkick/railtie" if defined?(Rails)
-```
-
-## Autoload vs Require
-
-Kane uses explicit `require_relative`, not autoload:
-
-```ruby
-# CORRECT
-require_relative "gemname/model"
-require_relative "gemname/query"
-
-# AVOID
-autoload :Model, "gemname/model"
-autoload :Query, "gemname/query"
-```
-
-## Comments Style
-
-Minimal section headers only:
-
-```ruby
-# dependencies
-require "active_support"
-
-# adapters
-require_relative "adapters/postgresql_adapter"
-
-# modules
-require_relative "migration"
-```

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/references/rails-integration.md

@@ -1,183 +0,0 @@
-# Rails Integration Patterns
-
-## The Golden Rule
-
-**Never require Rails gems directly.** This causes loading order issues.
-
-```ruby
-# WRONG - causes premature loading
-require "active_record"
-ActiveRecord::Base.include(MyGem::Model)
-
-# CORRECT - lazy loading
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-  extend MyGem::Model
-end
-```
-
-## ActiveSupport.on_load Hooks
-
-Common hooks and their uses:
-
-```ruby
-# Models
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-  extend GemName::Model        # Add class methods (searchkick, has_encrypted)
-  include GemName::Callbacks   # Add instance methods
-end
-
-# Controllers
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:action_controller) do
-  include Ahoy::Controller
-end
-
-# Jobs
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_job) do
-  include GemName::JobExtensions
-end
-
-# Mailers
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:action_mailer) do
-  include GemName::MailerExtensions
-end
-```
-
-## Prepend for Behavior Modification
-
-When overriding existing Rails methods:
-
-```ruby
-ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-  ActiveRecord::Migration.prepend(StrongMigrations::Migration)
-  ActiveRecord::Migrator.prepend(StrongMigrations::Migrator)
-end
-```
-
-## Railtie Pattern
-
-Minimal Railtie for non-mountable gems:
-
-```ruby
-# lib/gemname/railtie.rb
-module GemName
-  class Railtie < Rails::Railtie
-    initializer "gemname.configure" do
-      ActiveSupport.on_load(:active_record) do
-        extend GemName::Model
-      end
-    end
-
-    # Optional: Add to controller runtime logging
-    initializer "gemname.log_runtime" do
-      require_relative "controller_runtime"
-      ActiveSupport.on_load(:action_controller) do
-        include GemName::ControllerRuntime
-      end
-    end
-
-    # Optional: Rake tasks
-    rake_tasks do
-      load "tasks/gemname.rake"
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Engine Pattern (Mountable Gems)
-
-For gems with web interfaces (PgHero, Blazer, Ahoy):
-
-```ruby
-# lib/pghero/engine.rb
-module PgHero
-  class Engine < ::Rails::Engine
-    isolate_namespace PgHero
-
-    initializer "pghero.assets", group: :all do |app|
-      if app.config.respond_to?(:assets) && defined?(Sprockets)
-        app.config.assets.precompile << "pghero/application.js"
-        app.config.assets.precompile << "pghero/application.css"
-      end
-    end
-
-    initializer "pghero.config" do
-      PgHero.config = Rails.application.config_for(:pghero) rescue {}
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Routes for Engines
-
-```ruby
-# config/routes.rb (in engine)
-PgHero::Engine.routes.draw do
-  root to: "home#index"
-  resources :databases, only: [:show]
-end
-```
-
-Mount in app:
-
-```ruby
-# config/routes.rb (in app)
-mount PgHero::Engine, at: "pghero"
-```
-
-## YAML Configuration with ERB
-
-For complex gems needing config files:
-
-```ruby
-def self.settings
-  @settings ||= begin
-    path = Rails.root.join("config", "blazer.yml")
-    if path.exist?
-      YAML.safe_load(ERB.new(File.read(path)).result, aliases: true)
-    else
-      {}
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Generator Pattern
-
-```ruby
-# lib/generators/gemname/install_generator.rb
-module GemName
-  module Generators
-    class InstallGenerator < Rails::Generators::Base
-      source_root File.expand_path("templates", __dir__)
-
-      def copy_initializer
-        template "initializer.rb", "config/initializers/gemname.rb"
-      end
-
-      def copy_migration
-        migration_template "migration.rb", "db/migrate/create_gemname_tables.rb"
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Conditional Feature Detection
-
-```ruby
-# Check for specific Rails versions
-if ActiveRecord.version >= Gem::Version.new("7.0")
-  # Rails 7+ specific code
-end
-
-# Check for optional dependencies
-def self.client
-  @client ||= if defined?(OpenSearch::Client)
-    OpenSearch::Client.new
-  elsif defined?(Elasticsearch::Client)
-    Elasticsearch::Client.new
-  else
-    raise Error, "Install elasticsearch or opensearch-ruby"
-  end
-end
-```

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/references/resources.md

@@ -1,119 +0,0 @@
-# Andrew Kane Resources
-
-## Primary Documentation
-
-- **Gem Patterns Article**: https://ankane.org/gem-patterns
-  - Kane's own documentation of patterns used across his gems
-  - Covers configuration, Rails integration, error handling
-
-## Top Ruby Gems by Stars
-
-### Search & Data
-
-| Gem | Stars | Description | Source |
-|-----|-------|-------------|--------|
-| **Searchkick** | 6.6k+ | Intelligent search for Rails | https://github.com/ankane/searchkick |
-| **Chartkick** | 6.4k+ | Beautiful charts in Ruby | https://github.com/ankane/chartkick |
-| **Groupdate** | 3.8k+ | Group by day, week, month | https://github.com/ankane/groupdate |
-| **Blazer** | 4.6k+ | SQL dashboard for Rails | https://github.com/ankane/blazer |
-
-### Database & Migrations
-
-| Gem | Stars | Description | Source |
-|-----|-------|-------------|--------|
-| **PgHero** | 8.2k+ | PostgreSQL insights | https://github.com/ankane/pghero |
-| **Strong Migrations** | 4.1k+ | Safe migration checks | https://github.com/ankane/strong_migrations |
-| **Dexter** | 1.8k+ | Auto index advisor | https://github.com/ankane/dexter |
-| **PgSync** | 1.5k+ | Sync Postgres data | https://github.com/ankane/pgsync |
-
-### Security & Encryption
-
-| Gem | Stars | Description | Source |
-|-----|-------|-------------|--------|
-| **Lockbox** | 1.5k+ | Application-level encryption | https://github.com/ankane/lockbox |
-| **Blind Index** | 1.0k+ | Encrypted search | https://github.com/ankane/blind_index |
-| **Secure Headers** | — | Contributed patterns | Referenced in gems |
-
-### Analytics & ML
-
-| Gem | Stars | Description | Source |
-|-----|-------|-------------|--------|
-| **Ahoy** | 4.2k+ | Analytics for Rails | https://github.com/ankane/ahoy |
-| **Neighbor** | 1.1k+ | Vector search for Rails | https://github.com/ankane/neighbor |
-| **Rover** | 700+ | DataFrames for Ruby | https://github.com/ankane/rover |
-| **Tomoto** | 200+ | Topic modeling | https://github.com/ankane/tomoto-ruby |
-
-### Utilities
-
-| Gem | Stars | Description | Source |
-|-----|-------|-------------|--------|
-| **Pretender** | 2.0k+ | Login as another user | https://github.com/ankane/pretender |
-| **Authtrail** | 900+ | Login activity tracking | https://github.com/ankane/authtrail |
-| **Notable** | 200+ | Track notable requests | https://github.com/ankane/notable |
-| **Logstop** | 200+ | Filter sensitive logs | https://github.com/ankane/logstop |
-
-## Key Source Files to Study
-
-### Entry Point Patterns
-- https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/lib/searchkick.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/pghero/blob/master/lib/pghero.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/strong_migrations/blob/master/lib/strong_migrations.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/lockbox/blob/master/lib/lockbox.rb
-
-### Class Macro Implementations
-- https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/lib/searchkick/model.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/lockbox/blob/master/lib/lockbox/model.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/neighbor/blob/master/lib/neighbor/model.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/blind_index/blob/master/lib/blind_index/model.rb
-
-### Rails Integration (Railtie/Engine)
-- https://github.com/ankane/pghero/blob/master/lib/pghero/engine.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/lib/searchkick/railtie.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/ahoy/blob/master/lib/ahoy/engine.rb
-- https://github.com/ankane/blazer/blob/master/lib/blazer/engine.rb
-
-### Database Adapters
-- https://github.com/ankane/strong_migrations/tree/master/lib/strong_migrations/adapters
-- https://github.com/ankane/groupdate/tree/master/lib/groupdate/adapters
-- https://github.com/ankane/neighbor/tree/master/lib/neighbor
-
-### Error Messages (Template Pattern)
-- https://github.com/ankane/strong_migrations/blob/master/lib/strong_migrations/error_messages.rb
-
-### Gemspec Examples
-- https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/searchkick.gemspec
-- https://github.com/ankane/neighbor/blob/master/neighbor.gemspec
-- https://github.com/ankane/ahoy/blob/master/ahoy_matey.gemspec
-
-### Test Setups
-- https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/tree/master/test
-- https://github.com/ankane/lockbox/tree/master/test
-- https://github.com/ankane/strong_migrations/tree/master/test
-
-## GitHub Profile
-
-- **Profile**: https://github.com/ankane
-- **All Ruby Repos**: https://github.com/ankane?tab=repositories&q=&type=&language=ruby&sort=stargazers
-- **RubyGems Profile**: https://rubygems.org/profiles/ankane
-
-## Blog Posts & Articles
-
-- **ankane.org**: https://ankane.org/
-- **Gem Patterns**: https://ankane.org/gem-patterns (essential reading)
-- **Postgres Performance**: https://ankane.org/introducing-pghero
-- **Search Tips**: https://ankane.org/search-rails
-
-## Design Philosophy Summary
-
-From studying 100+ gems, Kane's consistent principles:
-
-1. **Zero dependencies when possible** - Each dep is a maintenance burden
-2. **ActiveSupport.on_load always** - Never require Rails gems directly
-3. **Class macro DSLs** - Single method configures everything
-4. **Explicit over magic** - No method_missing, define methods directly
-5. **Minitest only** - Simple, sufficient, no RSpec
-6. **Multi-version testing** - Support broad Rails/Ruby versions
-7. **Helpful errors** - Template-based messages with fix suggestions
-8. **Abstract adapters** - Clean multi-database support
-9. **Engine isolation** - isolate_namespace for mountable gems
-10. **Minimal documentation** - Code is self-documenting, README is examples

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/andrew-kane-gem-writer/references/testing-patterns.md

@@ -1,261 +0,0 @@
-# Testing Patterns
-
-## Minitest Setup
-
-Kane exclusively uses Minitest—never RSpec.
-
-```ruby
-# test/test_helper.rb
-require "bundler/setup"
-Bundler.require(:default)
-require "minitest/autorun"
-require "minitest/pride"
-
-# Load the gem
-require "gemname"
-
-# Test database setup (if needed)
-ActiveRecord::Base.establish_connection(
-  adapter: "postgresql",
-  database: "gemname_test"
-)
-
-# Base test class
-class Minitest::Test
-  def setup
-    # Reset state before each test
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Test File Structure
-
-```ruby
-# test/model_test.rb
-require_relative "test_helper"
-
-class ModelTest < Minitest::Test
-  def setup
-    User.delete_all
-  end
-
-  def test_basic_functionality
-    user = User.create!(email: "test@example.org")
-    assert_equal "test@example.org", user.email
-  end
-
-  def test_with_invalid_input
-    error = assert_raises(ArgumentError) do
-      User.create!(email: nil)
-    end
-    assert_match /email/, error.message
-  end
-
-  def test_class_method
-    result = User.search("test")
-    assert_kind_of Array, result
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Multi-Version Testing
-
-Test against multiple Rails/Ruby versions using gemfiles:
-
-```
-test/
-├── test_helper.rb
-└── gemfiles/
-    ├── activerecord70.gemfile
-    ├── activerecord71.gemfile
-    └── activerecord72.gemfile
-```
-
-```ruby
-# test/gemfiles/activerecord70.gemfile
-source "https://rubygems.org"
-gemspec path: "../../"
-
-gem "activerecord", "~> 7.0.0"
-gem "sqlite3"
-```
-
-```ruby
-# test/gemfiles/activerecord72.gemfile
-source "https://rubygems.org"
-gemspec path: "../../"
-
-gem "activerecord", "~> 7.2.0"
-gem "sqlite3"
-```
-
-Run with specific gemfile:
-
-```bash
-BUNDLE_GEMFILE=test/gemfiles/activerecord70.gemfile bundle install
-BUNDLE_GEMFILE=test/gemfiles/activerecord70.gemfile bundle exec rake test
-```
-
-## Rakefile
-
-```ruby
-# Rakefile
-require "bundler/gem_tasks"
-require "rake/testtask"
-
-Rake::TestTask.new(:test) do |t|
-  t.libs << "test"
-  t.pattern = "test/**/*_test.rb"
-end
-
-task default: :test
-```
-
-## GitHub Actions CI
-
-```yaml
-# .github/workflows/build.yml
-name: build
-
-on: [push, pull_request]
-
-jobs:
-  build:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-
-    strategy:
-      fail-fast: false
-      matrix:
-        include:
-          - ruby: "3.2"
-            gemfile: activerecord70
-          - ruby: "3.3"
-            gemfile: activerecord71
-          - ruby: "3.3"
-            gemfile: activerecord72
-
-    env:
-      BUNDLE_GEMFILE: test/gemfiles/${{ matrix.gemfile }}.gemfile
-
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - uses: ruby/setup-ruby@v1
-        with:
-          ruby-version: ${{ matrix.ruby }}
-          bundler-cache: true
-
-      - run: bundle exec rake test
-```
-
-## Database-Specific Testing
-
-```yaml
-# .github/workflows/build.yml (with services)
-services:
-  postgres:
-    image: postgres:15
-    env:
-      POSTGRES_USER: postgres
-      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: postgres
-    ports:
-      - 5432:5432
-    options: >-
-      --health-cmd pg_isready
-      --health-interval 10s
-      --health-timeout 5s
-      --health-retries 5
-
-env:
-  DATABASE_URL: postgres://postgres:postgres@localhost/gemname_test
-```
-
-## Test Database Setup
-
-```ruby
-# test/test_helper.rb
-require "active_record"
-
-# Connect to database
-ActiveRecord::Base.establish_connection(
-  ENV["DATABASE_URL"] || {
-    adapter: "postgresql",
-    database: "gemname_test"
-  }
-)
-
-# Create tables
-ActiveRecord::Schema.define do
-  create_table :users, force: true do |t|
-    t.string :email
-    t.text :encrypted_data
-    t.timestamps
-  end
-end
-
-# Define models
-class User < ActiveRecord::Base
-  gemname_feature :email
-end
-```
-
-## Assertion Patterns
-
-```ruby
-# Basic assertions
-assert result
-assert_equal expected, actual
-assert_nil value
-assert_empty array
-
-# Exception testing
-assert_raises(ArgumentError) { bad_code }
-
-error = assert_raises(GemName::Error) do
-  risky_operation
-end
-assert_match /expected message/, error.message
-
-# Refutations
-refute condition
-refute_equal unexpected, actual
-refute_nil value
-```
-
-## Test Helpers
-
-```ruby
-# test/test_helper.rb
-class Minitest::Test
-  def with_options(options)
-    original = GemName.options.dup
-    GemName.options.merge!(options)
-    yield
-  ensure
-    GemName.options = original
-  end
-
-  def assert_queries(expected_count)
-    queries = []
-    callback = ->(*, payload) { queries << payload[:sql] }
-    ActiveSupport::Notifications.subscribe("sql.active_record", callback)
-    yield
-    assert_equal expected_count, queries.size, "Expected #{expected_count} queries, got #{queries.size}"
-  ensure
-    ActiveSupport::Notifications.unsubscribe(callback)
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## Skipping Tests
-
-```ruby
-def test_postgresql_specific
-  skip "PostgreSQL only" unless postgresql?
-  # test code
-end
-
-def postgresql?
-  ActiveRecord::Base.connection.adapter_name =~ /postg/i
-end
-```

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-brainstorm/SKILL.md

@@ -144,6 +144,8 @@ For each approach, provide:
 
 Lead with your recommendation and explain why. Prefer simpler solutions when added complexity creates real carrying cost, but do not reject low-cost, high-value polish just because it is not strictly necessary.
 
+**Deploy wiring flag:** If any approach introduces new backend env vars or config fields, call this out explicitly in the approach description. Deploy values files (e.g. `values.yaml`, `.env.*`, Terraform vars) must be updated alongside the config code — not as a follow-up. This is a hard-won lesson; see `docs/solutions/deployment-issues/missing-env-vars-in-values-yaml.md`.
+
 If one approach is clearly best and alternatives are not meaningful, skip the menu and state the recommendation directly.
 
 If relevant, call out whether the choice is:

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound-refresh/SKILL.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: ce:compound-refresh
-description: Refresh stale or drifting learnings and pattern docs in docs/solutions/ by reviewing, updating, replacing, or archiving them against the current codebase. Use after refactors, migrations, dependency upgrades, or when a retrieved learning feels outdated or wrong. Also use when reviewing docs/solutions/ for accuracy, when a recently solved problem contradicts an existing learning, or when pattern docs no longer reflect current code.
-argument-hint: "[mode:autonomous] [optional: scope hint]"
+description: Refresh stale or drifting learnings and pattern docs in docs/solutions/ by reviewing, updating, consolidating, replacing, or deleting them against the current codebase. Use after refactors, migrations, dependency upgrades, or when a retrieved learning feels outdated or wrong. Also use when reviewing docs/solutions/ for accuracy, when a recently solved problem contradicts an existing learning, when pattern docs no longer reflect current code, or when multiple docs seem to cover the same topic and might benefit from consolidation.
+argument-hint: "[mode:autofix] [optional: scope hint]"
 disable-model-invocation: true
 ---
 
@@ -11,25 +11,25 @@ Maintain the quality of `docs/solutions/` over time. This workflow reviews exist
 
 ## Mode Detection
 
-Check if `$ARGUMENTS` contains `mode:autonomous`. If present, strip it from arguments (use the remainder as a scope hint) and run in **autonomous mode**.
+Check if `$ARGUMENTS` contains `mode:autofix`. If present, strip it from arguments (use the remainder as a scope hint) and run in **autofix mode**.
 
 | Mode | When | Behavior |
 |------|------|----------|
 | **Interactive** (default) | User is present and can answer questions | Ask for decisions on ambiguous cases, confirm actions |
-| **Autonomous** | `mode:autonomous` in arguments | No user interaction. Apply all unambiguous actions (Keep, Update, auto-Archive, Replace with sufficient evidence). Mark ambiguous cases as stale. Generate a summary report at the end. |
+| **Autofix** | `mode:autofix` in arguments | No user interaction. Apply all unambiguous actions (Keep, Update, Consolidate, auto-Delete, Replace with sufficient evidence). Mark ambiguous cases as stale. Generate a summary report at the end. |
 
-### Autonomous mode rules
+### Autofix mode rules
 
 - **Skip all user questions.** Never pause for input.
 - **Process all docs in scope.** No scope narrowing questions — if no scope hint was provided, process everything.
-- **Attempt all safe actions:** Keep (no-op), Update (fix references), auto-Archive (unambiguous criteria met), Replace (when evidence is sufficient). If a write succeeds, record it as **applied**. If a write fails (e.g., permission denied), record the action as **recommended** in the report and continue — do not stop or ask for permissions.
-- **Mark as stale when uncertain.** If classification is genuinely ambiguous (Update vs Replace vs Archive) or Replace evidence is insufficient, mark as stale with `status: stale`, `stale_reason`, and `stale_date` in the frontmatter. If even the stale-marking write fails, include it as a recommendation.
-- **Use conservative confidence.** In interactive mode, borderline cases get a user question. In autonomous mode, borderline cases get marked stale. Err toward stale-marking over incorrect action.
+- **Attempt all safe actions:** Keep (no-op), Update (fix references), Consolidate (merge and delete subsumed doc), auto-Delete (unambiguous criteria met), Replace (when evidence is sufficient). If a write succeeds, record it as **applied**. If a write fails (e.g., permission denied), record the action as **recommended** in the report and continue — do not stop or ask for permissions.
+- **Mark as stale when uncertain.** If classification is genuinely ambiguous (Update vs Replace vs Consolidate vs Delete) or Replace evidence is insufficient, mark as stale with `status: stale`, `stale_reason`, and `stale_date` in the frontmatter. If even the stale-marking write fails, include it as a recommendation.
+- **Use conservative confidence.** In interactive mode, borderline cases get a user question. In autofix mode, borderline cases get marked stale. Err toward stale-marking over incorrect action.
 - **Always generate a report.** The report is the primary deliverable. It has two sections: **Applied** (actions that were successfully written) and **Recommended** (actions that could not be written, with full rationale so a human can apply them or run the skill interactively). The report structure is the same regardless of what permissions were granted — the only difference is which section each action lands in.
 
 ## Interaction Principles
 
-**These principles apply to interactive mode only. In autonomous mode, skip all user questions and apply the autonomous mode rules above.**
+**These principles apply to interactive mode only. In autofix mode, skip all user questions and apply the autofix mode rules above.**
 
 Follow the same interaction style as `ce:brainstorm`:
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The goal is not to force the user through a checklist. The goal is to help them
 Refresh in this order:
 
 1. Review the relevant individual learning docs first
-2. Note which learnings stayed valid, were updated, were replaced, or were archived
+2. Note which learnings stayed valid, were updated, were consolidated, were replaced, or were deleted
 3. Then review any pattern docs that depend on those learnings
 
 Why this order:
@@ -59,21 +59,22 @@ If the user starts by naming a pattern doc, you may begin there to understand th
 
 ## Maintenance Model
 
-For each candidate artifact, classify it into one of four outcomes:
+For each candidate artifact, classify it into one of five outcomes:
 
 | Outcome | Meaning | Default action |
 |---------|---------|----------------|
 | **Keep** | Still accurate and still useful | No file edit by default; report that it was reviewed and remains trustworthy |
 | **Update** | Core solution is still correct, but references drifted | Apply evidence-backed in-place edits |
-| **Replace** | The old artifact is now misleading, but there is a known better replacement | Create a trustworthy successor or revised pattern, then mark/archive the old artifact as needed |
-| **Archive** | No longer useful or applicable | Move the obsolete artifact to `docs/solutions/_archived/` with archive metadata when appropriate |
+| **Consolidate** | Two or more docs overlap heavily but are both correct | Merge unique content into the canonical doc, delete the subsumed doc |
+| **Replace** | The old artifact is now misleading, but there is a known better replacement | Create a trustworthy successor, then delete the old artifact |
+| **Delete** | No longer useful, applicable, or distinct | Delete the file — git history preserves it if anyone needs to recover it later |
 
 ## Core Rules
 
 1. **Evidence informs judgment.** The signals below are inputs, not a mechanical scorecard. Use engineering judgment to decide whether the artifact is still trustworthy.
 2. **Prefer no-write Keep.** Do not update a doc just to leave a review breadcrumb.
 3. **Match docs to reality, not the reverse.** When current code differs from a learning, update the learning to reflect the current code. The skill's job is doc accuracy, not code review — do not ask the user whether code changes were "intentional" or "a regression." If the code changed, the doc should match. If the user thinks the code is wrong, that is a separate concern outside this workflow.
-4. **Be decisive, minimize questions.** When evidence is clear (file renamed, class moved, reference broken), apply the update. In interactive mode, only ask the user when the right action is genuinely ambiguous. In autonomous mode, mark ambiguous cases as stale instead of asking. The goal is automated maintenance with human oversight on judgment calls, not a question for every finding.
+4. **Be decisive, minimize questions.** When evidence is clear (file renamed, class moved, reference broken), apply the update. In interactive mode, only ask the user when the right action is genuinely ambiguous. In autofix mode, mark ambiguous cases as stale instead of asking. The goal is automated maintenance with human oversight on judgment calls, not a question for every finding.
 5. **Avoid low-value churn.** Do not edit a doc just to fix a typo, polish wording, or make cosmetic changes that do not materially improve accuracy or usability.
 6. **Use Update only for meaningful, evidence-backed drift.** Paths, module names, related links, category metadata, code snippets, and clearly stale wording are fair game when fixing them materially improves accuracy.
 7. **Use Replace only when there is a real replacement.** That means either:
@@ -81,7 +82,9 @@ For each candidate artifact, classify it into one of four outcomes:
    - the user has provided enough concrete replacement context to document the successor honestly, or
    - the codebase investigation found the current approach and can document it as the successor, or
    - newer docs, pattern docs, PRs, or issues provide strong successor evidence.
-8. **Archive when the code is gone.** If the referenced code, controller, or workflow no longer exists in the codebase and no successor can be found, recommend Archive — don't default to Keep just because the general advice is still "sound." A learning about a deleted feature misleads readers into thinking that feature still exists. When in doubt between Keep and Archive, ask the user (in interactive mode) or mark as stale (in autonomous mode). But missing referenced files with no matching code is **not** a doubt case — it is strong, unambiguous Archive evidence. Auto-archive it.
+8. **Delete when the code is gone.** If the referenced code, controller, or workflow no longer exists in the codebase and no successor can be found, delete the file — don't default to Keep just because the general advice is still "sound." A learning about a deleted feature misleads readers into thinking that feature still exists. When in doubt between Keep and Delete, ask the user (in interactive mode) or mark as stale (in autofix mode). But missing referenced files with no matching code is **not** a doubt case — it is strong, unambiguous Delete evidence. Auto-delete it.
+9. **Evaluate document-set design, not just accuracy.** In addition to checking whether each doc is accurate, evaluate whether it is still the right unit of knowledge. If two or more docs overlap heavily, determine whether they should remain separate, be cross-scoped more clearly, or be consolidated into one canonical document. Redundant docs are dangerous because they drift silently — two docs saying the same thing will eventually say different things.
+10. **Delete, don't archive.** There is no `_archived/` directory. When a doc is no longer useful, delete it. Git history preserves every deleted file — that is the archive. A dedicated archive directory creates problems: archived docs accumulate, pollute search results, and nobody reads them. If someone needs a deleted doc, `git log --diff-filter=D -- docs/solutions/` will find it.
 
 ## Scope Selection
 
@@ -90,9 +93,9 @@ Start by discovering learnings and pattern docs under `docs/solutions/`.
 Exclude:
 
 - `README.md`
-- `docs/solutions/_archived/`
+- `docs/solutions/_archived/` (legacy — if this directory exists, flag it for cleanup in the report)
 
-Find all `.md` files under `docs/solutions/`, excluding `README.md` files and anything under `_archived/`.
+Find all `.md` files under `docs/solutions/`, excluding `README.md` files and anything under `_archived/`. If an `_archived/` directory exists, note it in the report as a legacy artifact that should be cleaned up (files either restored or deleted).
 
 If `$ARGUMENTS` is provided, use it to narrow scope before proceeding. Try these matching strategies in order, stopping at the first that produces results:
 
@@ -101,7 +104,7 @@ If `$ARGUMENTS` is provided, use it to narrow scope before proceeding. Try these
 3. **Filename match** — match against filenames (partial matches are fine)
 4. **Content search** — search file contents for the argument as a keyword (useful for feature names or feature areas)
 
-If no matches are found, report that and ask the user to clarify. In autonomous mode, report the miss and stop — do not guess at scope.
+If no matches are found, report that and ask the user to clarify. In autofix mode, report the miss and stop — do not guess at scope.
 
 If no candidate docs are found, report:
 
@@ -133,7 +136,7 @@ When scope is broad (9+ candidate docs), do a lightweight triage before deep inv
 1. **Inventory** — read frontmatter of all candidate docs, group by module/component/category
 2. **Impact clustering** — identify areas with the densest clusters of learnings + pattern docs. A cluster of 5 learnings and 2 patterns covering the same module is higher-impact than 5 isolated single-doc areas, because staleness in one doc is likely to affect the others.
 3. **Spot-check drift** — for each cluster, check whether the primary referenced files still exist. Missing references in a high-impact cluster = strongest signal for where to start.
-4. **Recommend a starting area** — present the highest-impact cluster with a brief rationale and ask the user to confirm or redirect. In autonomous mode, skip the question and process all clusters in impact order.
+4. **Recommend a starting area** — present the highest-impact cluster with a brief rationale and ask the user to confirm or redirect. In autofix mode, skip the question and process all clusters in impact order.
 
 Example:
 
@@ -161,6 +164,8 @@ A learning has several dimensions that can independently go stale. Surface-level
 - **Recommended solution** — does the fix still match how the code actually works today? A renamed file with a completely different implementation pattern is not just a path update.
 - **Code examples** — if the learning includes code snippets, do they still reflect the current implementation?
 - **Related docs** — are cross-referenced learnings and patterns still present and consistent?
+- **Auto memory** — does the auto memory directory contain notes in the same problem domain? Read MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory (the path is known from the system prompt context). If it does not exist or is empty, skip this dimension. A memory note describing a different approach than what the learning recommends is a supplementary drift signal.
+- **Overlap** — while investigating, note when another doc in scope covers the same problem domain, references the same files, or recommends a similar solution. For each overlap, record: the two file paths, which dimensions overlap (problem, solution, root cause, files, prevention), and which doc appears broader or more current. These signals feed Phase 1.75 (Document-Set Analysis).
 
 Match investigation depth to the learning's specificity — a learning referencing exact file paths and code snippets needs more verification than one describing a general principle.
 
@@ -173,13 +178,20 @@ The critical distinction is whether the drift is **cosmetic** (references moved
 
 **The boundary:** if you find yourself rewriting the solution section or changing what the learning recommends, stop — that is Replace, not Update.
 
+**Memory-sourced drift signals** are supplementary, not primary. A memory note describing a different approach does not alone justify Replace or Delete. Use memory signals to:
+- Corroborate codebase-sourced drift (strengthens the case for Replace)
+- Prompt deeper investigation when codebase evidence is borderline
+- Add context to the evidence report ("(auto memory [claude]) notes suggest approach X may have changed since this learning was written")
+
+In autofix mode, memory-only drift (no codebase corroboration) should result in stale-marking, not action.
+
 ### Judgment Guidelines
 
 Three guidelines that are easy to get wrong:
 
 1. **Contradiction = strong Replace signal.** If the learning's recommendation conflicts with current code patterns or a recently verified fix, that is not a minor drift — the learning is actively misleading. Classify as Replace.
 2. **Age alone is not a stale signal.** A 2-year-old learning that still matches current code is fine. Only use age as a prompt to inspect more carefully.
-3. **Check for successors before archiving.** Before recommending Replace or Archive, look for newer learnings, pattern docs, PRs, or issues covering the same problem space. If successor evidence exists, prefer Replace over Archive so readers are directed to the newer guidance.
+3. **Check for successors before deleting.** Before recommending Replace or Delete, look for newer learnings, pattern docs, PRs, or issues covering the same problem space. If successor evidence exists, prefer Replace over Delete so readers are directed to the newer guidance.
 
 ## Phase 1.5: Investigate Pattern Docs
 
@@ -189,6 +201,65 @@ Pattern docs are high-leverage — a stale pattern is more dangerous than a stal
 
 A pattern doc with no clear supporting learnings is a stale signal — investigate carefully before keeping it unchanged.
 
+## Phase 1.75: Document-Set Analysis
+
+After investigating individual docs, step back and evaluate the document set as a whole. The goal is to catch problems that only become visible when comparing docs to each other — not just to reality.
+
+### Overlap Detection
+
+For docs that share the same module, component, tags, or problem domain, compare them across these dimensions:
+
+- **Problem statement** — do they describe the same underlying problem?
+- **Solution shape** — do they recommend the same approach, even if worded differently?
+- **Referenced files** — do they point to the same code paths?
+- **Prevention rules** — do they repeat the same prevention bullets?
+- **Root cause** — do they identify the same root cause?
+
+High overlap across 3+ dimensions is a strong Consolidate signal. The question to ask: "Would a future maintainer need to read both docs to get the current truth, or is one mostly repeating the other?"
+
+### Supersession Signals
+
+Detect "older narrow precursor, newer canonical doc" patterns:
+
+- A newer doc covers the same files, same workflow, and broader runtime behavior than an older doc
+- An older doc describes a specific incident that a newer doc generalizes into a pattern
+- Two docs recommend the same fix but the newer one has better context, examples, or scope
+
+When a newer doc clearly subsumes an older one, the older doc is a consolidation candidate — its unique content (if any) should be merged into the newer doc, and the older doc should be deleted.
+
+### Canonical Doc Identification
+
+For each topic cluster (docs sharing a problem domain), identify which doc is the **canonical source of truth**:
+
+- Usually the most recent, broadest, most accurate doc in the cluster
+- The one a maintainer should find first when searching for this topic
+- The one that other docs should point to, not duplicate
+
+All other docs in the cluster are either:
+- **Distinct** — they cover a meaningfully different sub-problem and have independent retrieval value. Keep them separate.
+- **Subsumed** — their unique content fits as a section in the canonical doc. Consolidate.
+- **Redundant** — they add nothing the canonical doc doesn't already say. Delete.
+
+### Retrieval-Value Test
+
+Before recommending that two docs stay separate, apply this test: "If a maintainer searched for this topic six months from now, would having these as separate docs improve discoverability, or just create drift risk?"
+
+Separate docs earn their keep only when:
+- They cover genuinely different sub-problems that someone might search for independently
+- They target different audiences or contexts (e.g., one is about debugging, another about prevention)
+- Merging them would create an unwieldy doc that is harder to navigate than two focused ones
+
+If none of these apply, prefer consolidation. Two docs covering the same ground will eventually drift apart and contradict each other — that is worse than a slightly longer single doc.
+
+### Cross-Doc Conflict Check
+
+Look for outright contradictions between docs in scope:
+- Doc A says "always use approach X" while Doc B says "avoid approach X"
+- Doc A references a file path that Doc B says was deprecated
+- Doc A and Doc B describe different root causes for what appears to be the same problem
+
+Contradictions between docs are more urgent than individual staleness — they actively confuse readers. Flag these for immediate resolution, either through Consolidate (if one is right and the other is a stale version of the same truth) or through targeted Update/Replace.
+
 ## Subagent Strategy
 
 Use subagents for context isolation when investigating multiple artifacts — not just because the task sounds complex. Choose the lightest approach that fits:
@@ -203,13 +274,15 @@ Use subagents for context isolation when investigating multiple artifacts — no
 **When spawning any subagent, include this instruction in its task prompt:**
 
 > Use dedicated file search and read tools (Glob, Grep, Read) for all investigation. Do NOT use shell commands (ls, find, cat, grep, test, bash) for file operations. This avoids permission prompts and is more reliable.
+>
+> Also read MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory if it exists. Check for notes related to the learning's problem domain. Report any memory-sourced drift signals separately from codebase-sourced evidence, tagged with "(auto memory [claude])" in the evidence section. If MEMORY.md does not exist or is empty, skip this check.
 
 There are two subagent roles:
 
-1. **Investigation subagents** — read-only. They must not edit files, create successors, or archive anything. Each returns: file path, evidence, recommended action, confidence, and open questions. These can run in parallel when artifacts are independent.
-2. **Replacement subagents** — write a single new learning to replace a stale one. These run **one at a time, sequentially** (each replacement subagent may need to read significant code, and running multiple in parallel risks context exhaustion). The orchestrator handles all archival and metadata updates after each replacement completes.
+1. **Investigation subagents** — read-only. They must not edit files, create successors, or delete anything. Each returns: file path, evidence, recommended action, confidence, and open questions. These can run in parallel when artifacts are independent.
+2. **Replacement subagents** — write a single new learning to replace a stale one. These run **one at a time, sequentially** (each replacement subagent may need to read significant code, and running multiple in parallel risks context exhaustion). The orchestrator handles all deletions and metadata updates after each replacement completes.
 
-The orchestrator merges investigation results, detects contradictions, coordinates replacement subagents, and performs all archival/metadata edits centrally. In interactive mode, it asks the user questions on ambiguous cases. In autonomous mode, it marks ambiguous cases as stale instead. If two artifacts overlap or discuss the same root issue, investigate them together rather than parallelizing.
+The orchestrator merges investigation results, detects contradictions, coordinates replacement subagents, and performs all deletions/metadata edits centrally. In interactive mode, it asks the user questions on ambiguous cases. In autofix mode, it marks ambiguous cases as stale instead. If two artifacts overlap or discuss the same root issue, investigate them together rather than parallelizing.
 
 ## Phase 2: Classify the Right Maintenance Action
 
@@ -223,6 +296,26 @@ The learning is still accurate and useful. Do not edit the file — report that
 
 The core solution is still valid but references have drifted (paths, class names, links, code snippets, metadata). Apply the fixes directly.
 
+### Consolidate
+
+Choose **Consolidate** when Phase 1.75 identified docs that overlap heavily but are both materially correct. This is different from Update (which fixes drift in a single doc) and Replace (which rewrites misleading guidance). Consolidate handles the "both right, one subsumes the other" case.
+
+**When to consolidate:**
+
+- Two docs describe the same problem and recommend the same (or compatible) solution
+- One doc is a narrow precursor and a newer doc covers the same ground more broadly
+- The unique content from the subsumed doc can fit as a section or addendum in the canonical doc
+- Keeping both creates drift risk without meaningful retrieval benefit
+
+**When NOT to consolidate** (apply the Retrieval-Value Test from Phase 1.75):
+
+- The docs cover genuinely different sub-problems that someone would search for independently
+- Merging would create an unwieldy doc that harms navigation more than drift risk harms accuracy
+
+**Consolidate vs Delete:** If the subsumed doc has unique content worth preserving (edge cases, alternative approaches, extra prevention rules), use Consolidate to merge that content first. If the subsumed doc adds nothing the canonical doc doesn't already say, skip straight to Delete.
+
+The Consolidate action is: merge unique content from the subsumed doc into the canonical doc, then delete the subsumed doc. Not archive — delete. Git history preserves it.
+
 ### Replace
 
 Choose **Replace** when the learning's core guidance is now misleading — the recommended fix changed materially, the root cause or architecture shifted, or the preferred pattern is different.
@@ -239,71 +332,64 @@ By the time you identify a Replace candidate, Phase 1 investigation has already
    - Report what evidence you found and what is missing
    - Recommend the user run `ce:compound` after their next encounter with that area, when they have fresh problem-solving context
 
-### Archive
+### Delete
 
-Choose **Archive** when:
+Choose **Delete** when:
 
-- The code or workflow no longer exists
+- The code or workflow no longer exists and the problem domain is gone
 - The learning is obsolete and has no modern replacement worth documenting
-- The learning is redundant and no longer useful on its own
+- The learning is fully redundant with another doc (use Consolidate if there is unique content to merge first)
 - There is no meaningful successor evidence suggesting it should be replaced instead
 
-Action:
+Action: delete the file. No archival directory, no metadata — just delete it. Git history preserves every deleted file if recovery is ever needed.
 
-- Move the file to `docs/solutions/_archived/`, preserving directory structure when helpful
-- Add:
-  - `archived_date: YYYY-MM-DD`
-  - `archive_reason: [why it was archived]`
+### Before deleting: check if the problem domain is still active
 
-### Before archiving: check if the problem domain is still active
+When a learning's referenced files are gone, that is strong evidence — but only that the **implementation** is gone. Before deleting, reason about whether the **problem the learning solves** is still a concern in the codebase:
 
-When a learning's referenced files are gone, that is strong evidence — but only that the **implementation** is gone. Before archiving, reason about whether the **problem the learning solves** is still a concern in the codebase:
-
-- A learning about session token storage where `auth_token.rb` is gone — does the application still handle session tokens? If so, the concept persists under a new implementation. That is Replace, not Archive.
-- A learning about a deprecated API endpoint where the entire feature was removed — the problem domain is gone. That is Archive.
+- A learning about session token storage where `auth_token.rb` is gone — does the application still handle session tokens? If so, the concept persists under a new implementation. That is Replace, not Delete.
+- A learning about a deprecated API endpoint where the entire feature was removed — the problem domain is gone. That is Delete.
 
 Do not search mechanically for keywords from the old learning. Instead, understand what problem the learning addresses, then investigate whether that problem domain still exists in the codebase. The agent understands concepts — use that understanding to look for where the problem lives now, not where the old code used to be.
 
-**Auto-archive only when both the implementation AND the problem domain are gone:**
+**Auto-delete only when both the implementation AND the problem domain are gone:**
 
 - the referenced code is gone AND the application no longer deals with that problem domain
-- the learning is fully superseded by a clearly better successor
-- the document is plainly redundant and adds no distinct value
+- the learning is fully superseded by a clearly better successor AND the old doc adds no distinct value
+- the document is plainly redundant and adds nothing the canonical doc doesn't already say
 
 If the implementation is gone but the problem domain persists (the app still does auth, still processes payments, still handles migrations), classify as **Replace** — the problem still matters and the current approach should be documented.
 
-Do not keep a learning just because its general advice is "still sound" — if the specific code it references is gone, the learning misleads readers. But do not archive a learning whose problem domain is still active — that knowledge gap should be filled with a replacement.
-
-If there is a clearly better successor, strongly consider **Replace** before **Archive** so the old artifact points readers toward the newer guidance.
+Do not keep a learning just because its general advice is "still sound" — if the specific code it references is gone, the learning misleads readers. But do not delete a learning whose problem domain is still active — that knowledge gap should be filled with a replacement.
 
 ## Pattern Guidance
 
-Apply the same four outcomes (Keep, Update, Replace, Archive) to pattern docs, but evaluate them as **derived guidance** rather than incident-level learnings. Key differences:
+Apply the same five outcomes (Keep, Update, Consolidate, Replace, Delete) to pattern docs, but evaluate them as **derived guidance** rather than incident-level learnings. Key differences:
 
 - **Keep**: the underlying learnings still support the generalized rule and examples remain representative
 - **Update**: the rule holds but examples, links, scope, or supporting references drifted
+- **Consolidate**: two pattern docs generalize the same set of learnings or cover the same design concern — merge into one canonical pattern
 - **Replace**: the generalized rule is now misleading, or the underlying learnings support a different synthesis. Base the replacement on the refreshed learning set — do not invent new rules from guesswork
-- **Archive**: the pattern is no longer valid, no longer recurring, or fully subsumed by a stronger pattern doc
-
-If "archive" feels too strong but the pattern should no longer be elevated, reduce its prominence in place if the docs structure supports that.
+- **Delete**: the pattern is no longer valid, no longer recurring, or fully subsumed by a stronger pattern doc with no unique content remaining
 
 ## Phase 3: Ask for Decisions
 
-### Autonomous mode
+### Autofix mode
 
 **Skip this entire phase. Do not ask any questions. Do not present options. Do not wait for input.** Proceed directly to Phase 4 and execute all actions based on the classifications from Phase 2:
 
-- Unambiguous Keep, Update, auto-Archive, and Replace (with sufficient evidence) → execute directly
+- Unambiguous Keep, Update, Consolidate, auto-Delete, and Replace (with sufficient evidence) → execute directly
 - Ambiguous cases → mark as stale
 - Then generate the report (see Output Format)
 
 ### Interactive mode
 
-Most Updates should be applied directly without asking. Only ask the user when:
+Most Updates and Consolidations should be applied directly without asking. Only ask the user when:
 
-- The right action is genuinely ambiguous (Update vs Replace vs Archive)
-- You are about to Archive a document **and** the evidence is not unambiguous (see auto-archive criteria in Phase 2). When auto-archive criteria are met, proceed without asking.
-- You are about to create a successor via `ce:compound`
+- The right action is genuinely ambiguous (Update vs Replace vs Consolidate vs Delete)
+- You are about to Delete a document **and** the evidence is not unambiguous (see auto-delete criteria in Phase 2). When auto-delete criteria are met, proceed without asking.
+- You are about to Consolidate and the choice of canonical doc is not clear-cut
+- You are about to create a successor via Replace
 
 Do **not** ask questions about whether code changes were intentional, whether the user wants to fix bugs in the code, or other concerns outside doc maintenance. Stay in your lane — doc accuracy.
 
@@ -330,7 +416,7 @@ For a single artifact, present:
 Then ask:
 
 ```text
-This [learning/pattern] looks like a [Update/Keep/Replace/Archive].
+This [learning/pattern] looks like a [Keep/Update/Consolidate/Replace/Delete].
 
 Why: [one-sentence rationale based on the evidence]
 
@@ -341,7 +427,7 @@ What would you like to do?
 3. Skip for now
 ```
 
-Do not list all four actions unless all four are genuinely plausible.
+Do not list all five actions unless all five are genuinely plausible.
 
 #### Batch Scope
 
@@ -349,14 +435,16 @@ For several learnings:
 
 1. Group obvious **Keep** cases together
 2. Group obvious **Update** cases together when the fixes are straightforward
-3. Present **Replace** cases individually or in very small groups
-4. Present **Archive** cases individually unless they are strong auto-archive candidates
+3. Present **Consolidate** cases together when the canonical doc is clear
+4. Present **Replace** cases individually or in very small groups
+5. Present **Delete** cases individually unless they are strong auto-delete candidates
 
 Ask for confirmation in stages:
 
 1. Confirm grouped Keep/Update recommendations
-2. Then handle Replace one at a time
-3. Then handle Archive one at a time unless the archive is unambiguous and safe to auto-apply
+2. Then handle Consolidate groups (present the canonical doc and what gets merged)
+3. Then handle Replace one at a time
+4. Then handle Delete one at a time unless the deletion is unambiguous and safe to auto-apply
 
 #### Broad Scope
 
@@ -397,6 +485,20 @@ Examples that should **not** be in-place updates:
 
 Those cases require **Replace**, not Update.
 
+### Consolidate Flow
+
+The orchestrator handles consolidation directly (no subagent needed — the docs are already read and the merge is a focused edit). Process Consolidate candidates by topic cluster. For each cluster identified in Phase 1.75:
+
+1. **Confirm the canonical doc** — the broader, more current, more accurate doc in the cluster.
+2. **Extract unique content** from the subsumed doc(s) — anything the canonical doc does not already cover. This might be specific edge cases, additional prevention rules, or alternative debugging approaches.
+3. **Merge unique content** into the canonical doc in a natural location. Do not just append — integrate it where it logically belongs. If the unique content is small (a bullet point, a sentence), inline it. If it is a substantial sub-topic, add it as a clearly labeled section.
+4. **Update cross-references** — if any other docs reference the subsumed doc, update those references to point to the canonical doc.
+5. **Delete the subsumed doc.** Do not archive it, do not add redirect metadata — just delete the file. Git history preserves it.
+
+If a doc cluster has 3+ overlapping docs, process pairwise: consolidate the two most overlapping docs first, then evaluate whether the merged result should be consolidated with the next doc.
+
+**Structural edits beyond merge:** Consolidate also covers the reverse case. If one doc has grown unwieldy and covers multiple distinct problems that would benefit from separate retrieval, it is valid to recommend splitting it. Only do this when the sub-topics are genuinely independent and a maintainer might search for one without needing the other.
+
 ### Replace Flow
 
 Process Replace candidates **one at a time, sequentially**. Each replacement is written by a subagent to protect the main context window.
@@ -408,9 +510,7 @@ Process Replace candidates **one at a time, sequentially**. Each replacement is
    - A summary of the investigation evidence (what changed, what the current code does, why the old guidance is misleading)
    - The target path and category (same category as the old learning unless the category itself changed)
 2. The subagent writes the new learning following `ce:compound`'s document format: YAML frontmatter (title, category, date, module, component, tags), problem description, root cause, current solution with code examples, and prevention tips. It should use dedicated file search and read tools if it needs additional context beyond what was passed.
-3. After the subagent completes, the orchestrator:
-   - Adds `superseded_by: [new learning path]` to the old learning's frontmatter
-   - Moves the old learning to `docs/solutions/_archived/`
+3. After the subagent completes, the orchestrator deletes the old learning file. The new learning's frontmatter may include `supersedes: [old learning filename]` for traceability, but this is optional — the git history and commit message provide the same information.
 
 **When evidence is insufficient:**
 
@@ -419,9 +519,9 @@ Process Replace candidates **one at a time, sequentially**. Each replacement is
 2. Report what evidence was found and what is missing
 3. Recommend the user run `ce:compound` after their next encounter with that area
 
-### Archive Flow
+### Delete Flow
 
-Archive only when a learning is clearly obsolete or redundant. Do not archive a document just because it is old.
+Delete only when a learning is clearly obsolete, redundant (with no unique content to merge), or its problem domain is gone. Do not delete a document just because it is old — age alone is not a signal.
 
 ## Output Format
 
@@ -436,30 +536,33 @@ Scanned: N learnings
 
 Kept: X
 Updated: Y
+Consolidated: C
 Replaced: Z
-Archived: W
+Deleted: W
 Skipped: V
 Marked stale: S
 ```
 
 Then for EVERY file processed, list:
 - The file path
-- The classification (Keep/Update/Replace/Archive/Stale)
-- What evidence was found
+- The classification (Keep/Update/Consolidate/Replace/Delete/Stale)
+- What evidence was found -- tag any memory-sourced findings with "(auto memory [claude])" to distinguish them from codebase-sourced evidence
 - What action was taken (or recommended)
+- For Consolidate: which doc was canonical, what unique content was merged, what was deleted
 
 For **Keep** outcomes, list them under a reviewed-without-edits section so the result is visible without creating git churn.
 
-### Autonomous mode output
+### Autofix mode report
 
-In autonomous mode, the report is the sole deliverable — there is no user present to ask follow-up questions, so the report must be self-contained and complete. **Print the full report. Do not abbreviate, summarize, or skip sections.**
+In autofix mode, the report is the sole deliverable — there is no user present to ask follow-up questions, so the report must be self-contained and complete. **Print the full report. Do not abbreviate, summarize, or skip sections.**
 
 Split actions into two sections:
 
 **Applied** (writes that succeeded):
 - For each **Updated** file: the file path, what references were fixed, and why
+- For each **Consolidated** cluster: the canonical doc, what unique content was merged from each subsumed doc, and the subsumed docs that were deleted
 - For each **Replaced** file: what the old learning recommended vs what the current code does, and the path to the new successor
-- For each **Archived** file: the file path and what referenced code/workflow is gone
+- For each **Deleted** file: the file path and why it was removed (problem domain gone, fully redundant, etc.)
 - For each **Marked stale** file: the file path, what evidence was found, and why it was ambiguous
 
 **Recommended** (actions that could not be written — e.g., permission denied):
@@ -468,6 +571,9 @@ Split actions into two sections:
 
 If all writes succeed, the Recommended section is empty. If no writes succeed (e.g., read-only invocation), all actions appear under Recommended — the report becomes a maintenance plan.
 
+**Legacy cleanup** (if `docs/solutions/_archived/` exists):
+- List archived files found and recommend disposition: restore (if still relevant), delete (if truly obsolete), or consolidate (if overlapping with active docs)
+
 ## Phase 5: Commit Changes
 
 After all actions are executed and the report is generated, handle committing the changes. Skip this phase if no files were modified (all Keep, or all writes failed).
@@ -479,7 +585,7 @@ Before offering options, check:
 2. Whether the working tree has other uncommitted changes beyond what compound-refresh modified
 3. Recent commit messages to match the repo's commit style
 
-### Autonomous mode
+### Autofix mode
 
 Use sensible defaults — no user to ask:
 
@@ -515,13 +621,15 @@ First, run `git branch --show-current` to determine the current branch. Then pre
 ### Commit message
 
 Write a descriptive commit message that:
-- Summarizes what was refreshed (e.g., "update 3 stale learnings, archive 1 obsolete doc")
+- Summarizes what was refreshed (e.g., "update 3 stale learnings, consolidate 2 overlapping docs, delete 1 obsolete doc")
 - Follows the repo's existing commit conventions (check recent git log for style)
 - Is succinct — the details are in the changed files themselves
 
 ## Relationship to ce:compound
 
 - `ce:compound` captures a newly solved, verified problem
-- `ce:compound-refresh` maintains older learnings as the codebase evolves
+- `ce:compound-refresh` maintains older learnings as the codebase evolves — both their individual accuracy and their collective design as a document set
 
 Use **Replace** only when the refresh process has enough real evidence to write a trustworthy successor. When evidence is insufficient, mark as stale and recommend `ce:compound` for when the user next encounters that problem area.
+
+Use **Consolidate** proactively when the document set has grown organically and redundancy has crept in. Every `ce:compound` invocation adds a new doc — over time, multiple docs may cover the same problem from slightly different angles. Periodic consolidation keeps the document set lean and authoritative.

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-compound/SKILL.md

@@ -37,6 +37,27 @@ Compact-safe mode exists as a lightweight alternative — see the **Compact-Safe
 Phase 1 subagents return TEXT DATA to the orchestrator. They must NOT use Write, Edit, or create any files. Only the orchestrator (Phase 2) writes the final documentation file.
 </critical_requirement>
 
+### Phase 0.5: Auto Memory Scan
+
+Before launching Phase 1 subagents, check the auto memory directory for notes relevant to the problem being documented.
+
+1. Read MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory (the path is known from the system prompt context)
+2. If the directory or MEMORY.md does not exist, is empty, or is unreadable, skip this step and proceed to Phase 1 unchanged
+3. Scan the entries for anything related to the problem being documented -- use semantic judgment, not keyword matching
+4. If relevant entries are found, prepare a labeled excerpt block:
+
+```
+## Supplementary notes from auto memory
+Treat as additional context, not primary evidence. Conversation history
+and codebase findings take priority over these notes.
+
+[relevant entries here]
+```
+
+5. Pass this block as additional context to the Context Analyzer and Solution Extractor task prompts in Phase 1. If any memory notes end up in the final documentation (e.g., as part of the investigation steps or root cause analysis), tag them with "(auto memory [claude])" so their origin is clear to future readers.
+
+If no relevant entries are found, proceed to Phase 1 without passing memory context.
+
 ### Phase 1: Parallel Research
 
 <parallel_tasks>
@@ -46,33 +67,84 @@ Launch these subagents IN PARALLEL. Each returns text data to the orchestrator.
 #### 1. **Context Analyzer**
    - Extracts conversation history
    - Identifies problem type, component, symptoms
-   - Validates against schema
-   - Returns: YAML frontmatter skeleton
+   - Incorporates auto memory excerpts (if provided by the orchestrator) as supplementary evidence when identifying problem type, component, and symptoms
+   - Validates all enum fields against the schema values below
+   - Maps problem_type to the `docs/solutions/` category directory
+   - Suggests a filename using the pattern `[sanitized-problem-slug]-[date].md`
+   - Returns: YAML frontmatter skeleton (must include `category:` field mapped from problem_type), category directory path, and suggested filename
+
+   **Schema enum values (validate against these exactly):**
+
+   - **problem_type**: build_error, test_failure, runtime_error, performance_issue, database_issue, security_issue, ui_bug, integration_issue, logic_error, developer_experience, workflow_issue, best_practice, documentation_gap
+   - **component**: rails_model, rails_controller, rails_view, service_object, background_job, database, frontend_stimulus, hotwire_turbo, email_processing, brief_system, assistant, authentication, payments, development_workflow, testing_framework, documentation, tooling
+   - **root_cause**: missing_association, missing_include, missing_index, wrong_api, scope_issue, thread_violation, async_timing, memory_leak, config_error, logic_error, test_isolation, missing_validation, missing_permission, missing_workflow_step, inadequate_documentation, missing_tooling, incomplete_setup
+   - **resolution_type**: code_fix, migration, config_change, test_fix, dependency_update, environment_setup, workflow_improvement, documentation_update, tooling_addition, seed_data_update
+   - **severity**: critical, high, medium, low
+
+   **Category mapping (problem_type -> directory):**
+
+   | problem_type | Directory |
+   |---|---|
+   | build_error | build-errors/ |
+   | test_failure | test-failures/ |
+   | runtime_error | runtime-errors/ |
+   | performance_issue | performance-issues/ |
+   | database_issue | database-issues/ |
+   | security_issue | security-issues/ |
+   | ui_bug | ui-bugs/ |
+   | integration_issue | integration-issues/ |
+   | logic_error | logic-errors/ |
+   | developer_experience | developer-experience/ |
+   | workflow_issue | workflow-issues/ |
+   | best_practice | best-practices/ |
+   | documentation_gap | documentation-gaps/ |
 
 #### 2. **Solution Extractor**
    - Analyzes all investigation steps
    - Identifies root cause
    - Extracts working solution with code examples
-   - Returns: Solution content block
+   - Incorporates auto memory excerpts (if provided by the orchestrator) as supplementary evidence -- conversation history and the verified fix take priority; if memory notes contradict the conversation, note the contradiction as cautionary context
+   - Develops prevention strategies and best practices guidance
+   - Generates test cases if applicable
+   - Returns: Solution content block including prevention section
+
+   **Expected output sections (follow this structure):**
+
+   - **Problem**: 1-2 sentence description of the issue
+   - **Symptoms**: Observable symptoms (error messages, behavior)
+   - **What Didn't Work**: Failed investigation attempts and why they failed
+   - **Solution**: The actual fix with code examples (before/after when applicable)
+   - **Why This Works**: Root cause explanation and why the solution addresses it
+   - **Prevention**: Strategies to avoid recurrence, best practices, and test cases. Include concrete code examples where applicable (e.g., gem configurations, test assertions, linting rules)
 
 #### 3. **Related Docs Finder**
    - Searches `docs/solutions/` for related documentation
    - Identifies cross-references and links
    - Finds related GitHub issues
    - Flags any related learning or pattern docs that may now be stale, contradicted, or overly broad
-   - Returns: Links, relationships, and any refresh candidates
+   - **Assesses overlap** with the new doc being created across five dimensions: problem statement, root cause, solution approach, referenced files, and prevention rules. Score as:
+     - **High**: 4-5 dimensions match — essentially the same problem solved again
+     - **Moderate**: 2-3 dimensions match — same area but different angle or solution
+     - **Low**: 0-1 dimensions match — related but distinct
+   - Returns: Links, relationships, refresh candidates, and overlap assessment (score + which dimensions matched)
 
-#### 4. **Prevention Strategist**
-   - Develops prevention strategies
-   - Creates best practices guidance
-   - Generates test cases if applicable
-   - Returns: Prevention/testing content
+   **Search strategy (grep-first filtering for efficiency):**
 
-#### 5. **Category Classifier**
-   - Determines optimal `docs/solutions/` category
-   - Validates category against schema
-   - Suggests filename based on slug
-   - Returns: Final path and filename
+   1. Extract keywords from the problem context: module names, technical terms, error messages, component types
+   2. If the problem category is clear, narrow search to the matching `docs/solutions/<category>/` directory
+   3. Use the native content-search tool (e.g., Grep in Claude Code) to pre-filter candidate files BEFORE reading any content. Run multiple searches in parallel, case-insensitive, targeting frontmatter fields. These are template patterns -- substitute actual keywords:
+      - `title:.*<keyword>`
+      - `tags:.*(<keyword1>|<keyword2>)`
+      - `module:.*<module name>`
+      - `component:.*<component>`
+   4. If search returns >25 candidates, re-run with more specific patterns. If <3, broaden to full content search
+   5. Read only frontmatter (first 30 lines) of candidate files to score relevance
+   6. Fully read only strong/moderate matches
+   7. Return distilled links and relationships, not raw file contents
+
+   **GitHub issue search:**
+
+   Prefer the `gh` CLI for searching related issues: `gh issue list --search "<keywords>" --state all --limit 5`. If `gh` is not installed, fall back to the GitHub MCP tools (e.g., `unblocked` data_retrieval) if available. If neither is available, skip GitHub issue search and note it was skipped in the output.
 
 </parallel_tasks>
 
@@ -85,10 +157,22 @@ Launch these subagents IN PARALLEL. Each returns text data to the orchestrator.
 The orchestrating agent (main conversation) performs these steps:
 
 1. Collect all text results from Phase 1 subagents
-2. Assemble complete markdown file from the collected pieces
-3. Validate YAML frontmatter against schema
-4. Create directory if needed: `mkdir -p docs/solutions/[category]/`
-5. Write the SINGLE final file: `docs/solutions/[category]/[filename].md`
+2. **Check the overlap assessment** from the Related Docs Finder before deciding what to write:
+
+   | Overlap | Action |
+   |---------|--------|
+   | **High** — existing doc covers the same problem, root cause, and solution | **Update the existing doc** with fresher context (new code examples, updated references, additional prevention tips) rather than creating a duplicate. The existing doc's path and structure stay the same. |
+   | **Moderate** — same problem area but different angle, root cause, or solution | **Create the new doc** normally. Flag the overlap for Phase 2.5 to recommend consolidation review. |
+   | **Low or none** | **Create the new doc** normally. |
+
+   The reason to update rather than create: two docs describing the same problem and solution will inevitably drift apart. The newer context is fresher and more trustworthy, so fold it into the existing doc rather than creating a second one that immediately needs consolidation.
+
+   When updating an existing doc, preserve its file path and frontmatter structure. Update the solution, code examples, prevention tips, and any stale references. Add a `last_updated: YYYY-MM-DD` field to the frontmatter. Do not change the title unless the problem framing has materially shifted.
+
+3. Assemble complete markdown file from the collected pieces
+4. Validate YAML frontmatter against schema
+5. Create directory if needed: `mkdir -p docs/solutions/[category]/`
+6. Write the file: either the updated existing doc or the new `docs/solutions/[category]/[filename].md`
 
 </sequential_tasks>
 
@@ -105,6 +189,7 @@ It makes sense to invoke `ce:compound-refresh` when one or more of these are tru
 3. The current work involved a refactor, migration, rename, or dependency upgrade that likely invalidated references in older docs
 4. A pattern doc now looks overly broad, outdated, or no longer supported by the refreshed reality
 5. The Related Docs Finder surfaced high-confidence refresh candidates in the same problem space
+6. The Related Docs Finder reported **moderate overlap** with an existing doc — there may be consolidation opportunities that benefit from a focused review
 
 It does **not** make sense to invoke `ce:compound-refresh` when:
 
@@ -167,7 +252,7 @@ When context budget is tight, this mode skips parallel subagents entirely. The o
 
 The orchestrator (main conversation) performs ALL of the following in one sequential pass:
 
-1. **Extract from conversation**: Identify the problem, root cause, and solution from conversation history
+1. **Extract from conversation**: Identify the problem, root cause, and solution from conversation history. Also read MEMORY.md from the auto memory directory if it exists -- use any relevant notes as supplementary context alongside conversation history. Tag any memory-sourced content incorporated into the final doc with "(auto memory [claude])"
 2. **Classify**: Determine category and filename (same categories as full mode)
 3. **Write minimal doc**: Create `docs/solutions/[category]/[filename].md` with:
    - YAML frontmatter (title, category, date, tags)
@@ -191,7 +276,7 @@ re-run /compound in a fresh session.
 
 **No subagents are launched. No parallel tasks. One file written.**
 
-In compact-safe mode, only suggest `ce:compound-refresh` if there is an obvious narrow refresh target. Do not broaden into a large refresh sweep from a compact-safe session.
+In compact-safe mode, the overlap check is skipped (no Related Docs Finder subagent). This means compact-safe mode may create a doc that overlaps with an existing one. That is acceptable — `ce:compound-refresh` will catch it later. Only suggest `ce:compound-refresh` if there is an obvious narrow refresh target. Do not broaden into a large refresh sweep from a compact-safe session.
 
 ---
 
@@ -242,19 +327,20 @@ In compact-safe mode, only suggest `ce:compound-refresh` if there is an obvious
 |----------|-----------|
 | Subagents write files like `context-analysis.md`, `solution-draft.md` | Subagents return text data; orchestrator writes one final file |
 | Research and assembly run in parallel | Research completes → then assembly runs |
-| Multiple files created during workflow | Single file: `docs/solutions/[category]/[filename].md` |
+| Multiple files created during workflow | One file written or updated: `docs/solutions/[category]/[filename].md` |
+| Creating a new doc when an existing doc covers the same problem | Check overlap assessment; update the existing doc when overlap is high |
 
 ## Success Output
 
 ```
 ✓ Documentation complete
 
+Auto memory: 2 relevant entries used as supplementary evidence
+
 Subagent Results:
-  ✓ Context Analyzer: Identified performance_issue in brief_system
-  ✓ Solution Extractor: 3 code fixes
+  ✓ Context Analyzer: Identified performance_issue in brief_system, category: performance-issues/
+  ✓ Solution Extractor: 3 code fixes, prevention strategies
   ✓ Related Docs Finder: 2 related issues
-  ✓ Prevention Strategist: Prevention strategies, test suggestions
-  ✓ Category Classifier: `performance-issues`
 
 Specialized Agent Reviews (Auto-Triggered):
   ✓ performance-oracle: Validated query optimization approach
@@ -276,6 +362,19 @@ What's next?
 5. Other
 ```
 
+**Alternate output (when updating an existing doc due to high overlap):**
+
+```
+✓ Documentation updated (existing doc refreshed with current context)
+
+Overlap detected: docs/solutions/performance-issues/n-plus-one-queries.md
+  Matched dimensions: problem statement, root cause, solution, referenced files
+  Action: Updated existing doc with fresher code examples and prevention tips
+
+File updated:
+- docs/solutions/performance-issues/n-plus-one-queries.md (added last_updated: 2026-03-24)
+```
+
 ## The Compounding Philosophy
 
 This creates a compounding knowledge system:

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-plan-beta/SKILL.md

@@ -1,571 +0,0 @@
----
-name: ce:plan-beta
-description: "[BETA] Transform feature descriptions or requirements into structured implementation plans grounded in repo patterns and research. Use when the user says 'plan this', 'create a plan', 'write a tech plan', 'plan the implementation', 'how should we build', 'what's the approach for', 'break this down', or when a brainstorm/requirements document is ready for technical planning. Best when requirements are at least roughly defined; for exploratory or ambiguous requests, prefer ce:brainstorm first."
-argument-hint: "[feature description, requirements doc path, or improvement idea]"
-disable-model-invocation: true
----
-
-# Create Technical Plan
-
-**Note: The current year is 2026.** Use this when dating plans and searching for recent documentation.
-
-`ce:brainstorm` defines **WHAT** to build. `ce:plan` defines **HOW** to build it. `ce:work` executes the plan.
-
-This workflow produces a durable implementation plan. It does **not** implement code, run tests, or learn from execution-time results. If the answer depends on changing code and seeing what happens, that belongs in `ce:work`, not here.
-
-## Interaction Method
-
-Use the platform's question tool when available. When asking the user a question, prefer the platform's blocking question tool if one exists (`AskUserQuestion` in Claude Code, `request_user_input` in Codex, `ask_user` in Gemini). Otherwise, present numbered options in chat and wait for the user's reply before proceeding.
-
-Ask one question at a time. Prefer a concise single-select choice when natural options exist.
-
-## Feature Description
-
-<feature_description> #$ARGUMENTS </feature_description>
-
-**If the feature description above is empty, ask the user:** "What would you like to plan? Please describe the feature, bug fix, or improvement you have in mind."
-
-Do not proceed until you have a clear planning input.
-
-## Core Principles
-
-1. **Use requirements as the source of truth** - If `ce:brainstorm` produced a requirements document, planning should build from it rather than re-inventing behavior.
-2. **Decisions, not code** - Capture approach, boundaries, files, dependencies, risks, and test scenarios. Do not pre-write implementation code or shell command choreography.
-3. **Research before structuring** - Explore the codebase, institutional learnings, and external guidance when warranted before finalizing the plan.
-4. **Right-size the artifact** - Small work gets a compact plan. Large work gets more structure. The philosophy stays the same at every depth.
-5. **Separate planning from execution discovery** - Resolve planning-time questions here. Explicitly defer execution-time unknowns to implementation.
-6. **Keep the plan portable** - The plan should work as a living document, review artifact, or issue body without embedding tool-specific executor instructions.
-
-## Plan Quality Bar
-
-Every plan should contain:
-- A clear problem frame and scope boundary
-- Concrete requirements traceability back to the request or origin document
-- Exact file paths for the work being proposed
-- Explicit test file paths for feature-bearing implementation units
-- Decisions with rationale, not just tasks
-- Existing patterns or code references to follow
-- Specific test scenarios and verification outcomes
-- Clear dependencies and sequencing
-
-A plan is ready when an implementer can start confidently without needing the plan to write the code for them.
-
-## Workflow
-
-### Phase 0: Resume, Source, and Scope
-
-#### 0.1 Resume Existing Plan Work When Appropriate
-
-If the user references an existing plan file or there is an obvious recent matching plan in `docs/plans/`:
-- Read it
-- Confirm whether to update it in place or create a new plan
-- If updating, preserve completed checkboxes and revise only the still-relevant sections
-
-#### 0.2 Find Upstream Requirements Document
-
-Before asking planning questions, search `docs/brainstorms/` for files matching `*-requirements.md`.
-
-**Relevance criteria:** A requirements document is relevant if:
-- The topic semantically matches the feature description
-- It was created within the last 30 days (use judgment to override if the document is clearly still relevant or clearly stale)
-- It appears to cover the same user problem or scope
-
-If multiple source documents match, ask which one to use using the platform's blocking question tool when available (see Interaction Method). Otherwise, present numbered options in chat and wait for the user's reply before proceeding.
-
-#### 0.3 Use the Source Document as Primary Input
-
-If a relevant requirements document exists:
-1. Read it thoroughly
-2. Announce that it will serve as the origin document for planning
-3. Carry forward all of the following:
-   - Problem frame
-   - Requirements and success criteria
-   - Scope boundaries
-   - Key decisions and rationale
-   - Dependencies or assumptions
-   - Outstanding questions, preserving whether they are blocking or deferred
-4. Use the source document as the primary input to planning and research
-5. Reference important carried-forward decisions in the plan with `(see origin: <source-path>)`
-6. Do not silently omit source content — if the origin document discussed it, the plan must address it even if briefly. Before finalizing, scan each section of the origin document to verify nothing was dropped.
-
-If no relevant requirements document exists, planning may proceed from the user's request directly.
-
-#### 0.4 No-Requirements-Doc Fallback
-
-If no relevant requirements document exists:
-- Assess whether the request is already clear enough for direct technical planning
-- If the ambiguity is mainly product framing, user behavior, or scope definition, recommend `ce:brainstorm` first
-- If the user wants to continue here anyway, run a short planning bootstrap instead of refusing
-
-The planning bootstrap should establish:
-- Problem frame
-- Intended behavior
-- Scope boundaries and obvious non-goals
-- Success criteria
-- Blocking questions or assumptions
-
-Keep this bootstrap brief. It exists to preserve direct-entry convenience, not to replace a full brainstorm.
-
-If the bootstrap uncovers major unresolved product questions:
-- Recommend `ce:brainstorm` again
-- If the user still wants to continue, require explicit assumptions before proceeding
-
-#### 0.5 Classify Outstanding Questions Before Planning
-
-If the origin document contains `Resolve Before Planning` or similar blocking questions:
-- Review each one before proceeding
-- Reclassify it into planning-owned work **only if** it is actually a technical, architectural, or research question
-- Keep it as a blocker if it would change product behavior, scope, or success criteria
-
-If true product blockers remain:
-- Surface them clearly
-- Ask the user, using the platform's blocking question tool when available (see Interaction Method), whether to:
-  1. Resume `ce:brainstorm` to resolve them
-  2. Convert them into explicit assumptions or decisions and continue
-- Do not continue planning while true blockers remain unresolved
-
-#### 0.6 Assess Plan Depth
-
-Classify the work into one of these plan depths:
-
-- **Lightweight** - small, well-bounded, low ambiguity
-- **Standard** - normal feature or bounded refactor with some technical decisions to document
-- **Deep** - cross-cutting, strategic, high-risk, or highly ambiguous implementation work
-
-If depth is unclear, ask one targeted question and then continue.
-
-### Phase 1: Gather Context
-
-#### 1.1 Local Research (Always Runs)
-
-Prepare a concise planning context summary (a paragraph or two) to pass as input to the research agents:
-- If an origin document exists, summarize the problem frame, requirements, and key decisions from that document
-- Otherwise use the feature description directly
-
-Run these agents in parallel:
-
-- Task compound-engineering:research:repo-research-analyst(planning context summary)
-- Task compound-engineering:research:learnings-researcher(planning context summary)
-
-Collect:
-- Existing patterns and conventions to follow
-- Relevant files, modules, and tests
-- AGENTS.md guidance that materially affects the plan, with CLAUDE.md used only as compatibility fallback when present
-- Institutional learnings from `docs/solutions/`
-
-#### 1.2 Decide on External Research
-
-Based on the origin document, user signals, and local findings, decide whether external research adds value.
-
-**Read between the lines.** Pay attention to signals from the conversation so far:
-- **User familiarity** — Are they pointing to specific files or patterns? They likely know the codebase well.
-- **User intent** — Do they want speed or thoroughness? Exploration or execution?
-- **Topic risk** — Security, payments, external APIs warrant more caution regardless of user signals.
-- **Uncertainty level** — Is the approach clear or still open-ended?
-
-**Always lean toward external research when:**
-- The topic is high-risk: security, payments, privacy, external APIs, migrations, compliance
-- The codebase lacks relevant local patterns
-- The user is exploring unfamiliar territory
-
-**Skip external research when:**
-- The codebase already shows a strong local pattern
-- The user already knows the intended shape
-- Additional external context would add little practical value
-
-Announce the decision briefly before continuing. Examples:
-- "Your codebase has solid patterns for this. Proceeding without external research."
-- "This involves payment processing, so I'll research current best practices first."
-
-#### 1.3 External Research (Conditional)
-
-If Step 1.2 indicates external research is useful, run these agents in parallel:
-
-- Task compound-engineering:research:best-practices-researcher(planning context summary)
-- Task compound-engineering:research:framework-docs-researcher(planning context summary)
-
-#### 1.4 Consolidate Research
-
-Summarize:
-- Relevant codebase patterns and file paths
-- Relevant institutional learnings
-- External references and best practices, if gathered
-- Related issues, PRs, or prior art
-- Any constraints that should materially shape the plan
-
-#### 1.5 Flow and Edge-Case Analysis (Conditional)
-
-For **Standard** or **Deep** plans, or when user flow completeness is still unclear, run:
-
-- Task compound-engineering:workflow:spec-flow-analyzer(planning context summary, research findings)
-
-Use the output to:
-- Identify missing edge cases, state transitions, or handoff gaps
-- Tighten requirements trace or verification strategy
-- Add only the flow details that materially improve the plan
-
-### Phase 2: Resolve Planning Questions
-
-Build a planning question list from:
-- Deferred questions in the origin document
-- Gaps discovered in repo or external research
-- Technical decisions required to produce a useful plan
-
-For each question, decide whether it should be:
-- **Resolved during planning** - the answer is knowable from repo context, documentation, or user choice
-- **Deferred to implementation** - the answer depends on code changes, runtime behavior, or execution-time discovery
-
-Ask the user only when the answer materially affects architecture, scope, sequencing, or risk and cannot be responsibly inferred. Use the platform's blocking question tool when available (see Interaction Method).
-
-**Do not** run tests, build the app, or probe runtime behavior in this phase. The goal is a strong plan, not partial execution.
-
-### Phase 3: Structure the Plan
-
-#### 3.1 Title and File Naming
-
-- Draft a clear, searchable title using conventional format such as `feat: Add user authentication` or `fix: Prevent checkout double-submit`
-- Determine the plan type: `feat`, `fix`, or `refactor`
-- Build the filename following the repository convention: `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-NNN-<type>-<descriptive-name>-beta-plan.md`
-  - Create `docs/plans/` if it does not exist
-  - Check existing files for today's date to determine the next sequence number (zero-padded to 3 digits, starting at 001)
-  - Keep the descriptive name concise (3-5 words) and kebab-cased
-  - Append `-beta` before `-plan` to distinguish from stable-generated plans
-  - Examples: `2026-01-15-001-feat-user-authentication-flow-beta-plan.md`, `2026-02-03-002-fix-checkout-race-condition-beta-plan.md`
-  - Avoid: missing sequence numbers, vague names like "new-feature", invalid characters (colons, spaces)
-
-#### 3.2 Stakeholder and Impact Awareness
-
-For **Standard** or **Deep** plans, briefly consider who is affected by this change — end users, developers, operations, other teams — and how that should shape the plan. For cross-cutting work, note affected parties in the System-Wide Impact section.
-
-#### 3.3 Break Work into Implementation Units
-
-Break the work into logical implementation units. Each unit should represent one meaningful change that an implementer could typically land as an atomic commit.
-
-Good units are:
-- Focused on one component, behavior, or integration seam
-- Usually touching a small cluster of related files
-- Ordered by dependency
-- Concrete enough for execution without pre-writing code
-- Marked with checkbox syntax for progress tracking
-
-Avoid:
-- 2-5 minute micro-steps
-- Units that span multiple unrelated concerns
-- Units that are so vague an implementer still has to invent the plan
-
-#### 3.4 Define Each Implementation Unit
-
-For each unit, include:
-- **Goal** - what this unit accomplishes
-- **Requirements** - which requirements or success criteria it advances
-- **Dependencies** - what must exist first
-- **Files** - exact file paths to create, modify, or test
-- **Approach** - key decisions, data flow, component boundaries, or integration notes
-- **Patterns to follow** - existing code or conventions to mirror
-- **Test scenarios** - specific behaviors, edge cases, and failure paths to cover
-- **Verification** - how an implementer should know the unit is complete, expressed as outcomes rather than shell command scripts
-
-Every feature-bearing unit should include the test file path in `**Files:**`.
-
-#### 3.5 Keep Planning-Time and Implementation-Time Unknowns Separate
-
-If something is important but not knowable yet, record it explicitly under deferred implementation notes rather than pretending to resolve it in the plan.
-
-Examples:
-- Exact method or helper names
-- Final SQL or query details after touching real code
-- Runtime behavior that depends on seeing actual test failures
-- Refactors that may become unnecessary once implementation starts
-
-### Phase 4: Write the Plan
-
-Use one planning philosophy across all depths. Change the amount of detail, not the boundary between planning and execution.
-
-#### 4.1 Plan Depth Guidance
-
-**Lightweight**
-- Keep the plan compact
-- Usually 2-4 implementation units
-- Omit optional sections that add little value
-
-**Standard**
-- Use the full core template
-- Usually 3-6 implementation units
-- Include risks, deferred questions, and system-wide impact when relevant
-
-**Deep**
-- Use the full core template plus optional analysis sections
-- Usually 4-8 implementation units
-- Group units into phases when that improves clarity
-- Include alternatives considered, documentation impacts, and deeper risk treatment when warranted
-
-#### 4.1b Optional Deep Plan Extensions
-
-For sufficiently large, risky, or cross-cutting work, add the sections that genuinely help:
-- **Alternative Approaches Considered**
-- **Success Metrics**
-- **Dependencies / Prerequisites**
-- **Risk Analysis & Mitigation**
-- **Phased Delivery**
-- **Documentation Plan**
-- **Operational / Rollout Notes**
-- **Future Considerations** only when they materially affect current design
-
-Do not add these as boilerplate. Include them only when they improve execution quality or stakeholder alignment.
-
-#### 4.2 Core Plan Template
-
-Omit clearly inapplicable optional sections, especially for Lightweight plans.
-
-```markdown
----
-title: [Plan Title]
-type: [feat|fix|refactor]
-status: active
-date: YYYY-MM-DD
-origin: docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-requirements.md  # include when planning from a requirements doc
-deepened: YYYY-MM-DD  # optional, set later by deepen-plan-beta when the plan is substantively strengthened
----
-
-# [Plan Title]
-
-## Overview
-
-[What is changing and why]
-
-## Problem Frame
-
-[Summarize the user/business problem and context. Reference the origin doc when present.]
-
-## Requirements Trace
-
-- R1. [Requirement or success criterion this plan must satisfy]
-- R2. [Requirement or success criterion this plan must satisfy]
-
-## Scope Boundaries
-
-- [Explicit non-goal or exclusion]
-
-## Context & Research
-
-### Relevant Code and Patterns
-
-- [Existing file, class, component, or pattern to follow]
-
-### Institutional Learnings
-
-- [Relevant `docs/solutions/` insight]
-
-### External References
-
-- [Relevant external docs or best-practice source, if used]
-
-## Key Technical Decisions
-
-- [Decision]: [Rationale]
-
-## Open Questions
-
-### Resolved During Planning
-
-- [Question]: [Resolution]
-
-### Deferred to Implementation
-
-- [Question or unknown]: [Why it is intentionally deferred]
-
-## Implementation Units
-
-- [ ] **Unit 1: [Name]**
-
-**Goal:** [What this unit accomplishes]
-
-**Requirements:** [R1, R2]
-
-**Dependencies:** [None / Unit 1 / external prerequisite]
-
-**Files:**
-- Create: `path/to/new_file`
-- Modify: `path/to/existing_file`
-- Test: `path/to/test_file`
-
-**Approach:**
-- [Key design or sequencing decision]
-
-**Patterns to follow:**
-- [Existing file, class, or pattern]
-
-**Test scenarios:**
-- [Specific scenario with expected behavior]
-- [Edge case or failure path]
-
-**Verification:**
-- [Outcome that should hold when this unit is complete]
-
-## System-Wide Impact
-
-- **Interaction graph:** [What callbacks, middleware, observers, or entry points may be affected]
-- **Error propagation:** [How failures should travel across layers]
-- **State lifecycle risks:** [Partial-write, cache, duplicate, or cleanup concerns]
-- **API surface parity:** [Other interfaces that may require the same change]
-- **Integration coverage:** [Cross-layer scenarios unit tests alone will not prove]
-
-## Risks & Dependencies
-
-- [Meaningful risk, dependency, or sequencing concern]
-
-## Documentation / Operational Notes
-
-- [Docs, rollout, monitoring, or support impacts when relevant]
-
-## Sources & References
-
-- **Origin document:** [docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-requirements.md](path)
-- Related code: [path or symbol]
-- Related PRs/issues: #[number]
-- External docs: [url]
-```
-
-For larger `Deep` plans, extend the core template only when useful with sections such as:
-
-```markdown
-## Alternative Approaches Considered
-
-- [Approach]: [Why rejected or not chosen]
-
-## Success Metrics
-
-- [How we will know this solved the intended problem]
-
-## Dependencies / Prerequisites
-
-- [Technical, organizational, or rollout dependency]
-
-## Risk Analysis & Mitigation
-
-- [Risk]: [Mitigation]
-
-## Phased Delivery
-
-### Phase 1
-- [What lands first and why]
-
-### Phase 2
-- [What follows and why]
-
-## Documentation Plan
-
-- [Docs or runbooks to update]
-
-## Operational / Rollout Notes
-
-- [Monitoring, migration, feature flag, or rollout considerations]
-```
-
-#### 4.3 Planning Rules
-
-- Prefer path plus class/component/pattern references over brittle line numbers
-- Keep implementation units checkable with `- [ ]` syntax for progress tracking
-- Do not include fenced implementation code blocks unless the plan itself is about code shape as a design artifact
-- Do not include git commands, commit messages, or exact test command recipes
-- Do not pretend an execution-time question is settled just to make the plan look complete
-- Include mermaid diagrams when they clarify relationships or flows that prose alone would make hard to follow — ERDs for data model changes, sequence diagrams for multi-service interactions, state diagrams for lifecycle transitions, flowcharts for complex branching logic
-
-### Phase 5: Final Review, Write File, and Handoff
-
-#### 5.1 Review Before Writing
-
-Before finalizing, check:
-- The plan does not invent product behavior that should have been defined in `ce:brainstorm`
-- If there was no origin document, the bounded planning bootstrap established enough product clarity to plan responsibly
-- Every major decision is grounded in the origin document or research
-- Each implementation unit is concrete, dependency-ordered, and implementation-ready
-- Test scenarios are specific without becoming test code
-- Deferred items are explicit and not hidden as fake certainty
-
-If the plan originated from a requirements document, re-read that document and verify:
-- The chosen approach still matches the product intent
-- Scope boundaries and success criteria are preserved
-- Blocking questions were either resolved, explicitly assumed, or sent back to `ce:brainstorm`
-- Every section of the origin document is addressed in the plan — scan each section to confirm nothing was silently dropped
-
-#### 5.2 Write Plan File
-
-**REQUIRED: Write the plan file to disk before presenting any options.**
-
-Use the Write tool to save the complete plan to:
-
-```text
-docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-NNN-<type>-<descriptive-name>-beta-plan.md
-```
-
-Confirm:
-
-```text
-Plan written to docs/plans/[filename]
-```
-
-**Pipeline mode:** If invoked from an automated workflow such as LFG, SLFG, or any `disable-model-invocation` context, skip interactive questions. Make the needed choices automatically and proceed to writing the plan.
-
-#### 5.3 Post-Generation Options
-
-After writing the plan file, present the options using the platform's blocking question tool when available (see Interaction Method). Otherwise present numbered options in chat and wait for the user's reply before proceeding.
-
-**Question:** "Plan ready at `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-NNN-<type>-<name>-beta-plan.md`. What would you like to do next?"
-
-**Options:**
-1. **Open plan in editor** - Open the plan file for review
-2. **Run `/deepen-plan-beta`** - Stress-test weak sections with targeted research when the plan needs more confidence
-3. **Run `document-review` skill** - Improve the plan through structured document review
-4. **Share to Proof** - Upload the plan for collaborative review and sharing
-5. **Start `/ce:work`** - Begin implementing this plan in the current environment
-6. **Start `/ce:work` in another session** - Begin implementing in a separate agent session when the current platform supports it
-7. **Create Issue** - Create an issue in the configured tracker
-
-Based on selection:
-- **Open plan in editor** → Open `docs/plans/<plan_filename>.md` using the current platform's file-open or editor mechanism (e.g., `open` on macOS, `xdg-open` on Linux, or the IDE's file-open API)
-- **`/deepen-plan-beta`** → Call `/deepen-plan-beta` with the plan path
-- **`document-review` skill** → Load the `document-review` skill with the plan path
-- **Share to Proof** → Upload the plan:
-  ```bash
-  CONTENT=$(cat docs/plans/<plan_filename>.md)
-  TITLE="Plan: <plan title from frontmatter>"
-  RESPONSE=$(curl -s -X POST https://www.proofeditor.ai/share/markdown \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d "$(jq -n --arg title "$TITLE" --arg markdown "$CONTENT" --arg by "ai:compound" '{title: $title, markdown: $markdown, by: $by}')")
-  PROOF_URL=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.tokenUrl')
-  ```
-  Display `View & collaborate in Proof: <PROOF_URL>` if successful, then return to the options
-- **`/ce:work`** → Call `/ce:work` with the plan path
-- **`/ce:work` in another session** → If the current platform supports launching a separate agent session, start `/ce:work` with the plan path there. Otherwise, explain the limitation briefly and offer to run `/ce:work` in the current session instead.
-- **Create Issue** → Follow the Issue Creation section below
-- **Other** → Accept free text for revisions and loop back to options
-
-If running with ultrathink enabled, or the platform's reasoning/effort level is set to max or extra-high, automatically run `/deepen-plan-beta` only when the plan is `Standard` or `Deep`, high-risk, or still shows meaningful confidence gaps in decisions, sequencing, system-wide impact, risks, or verification.
-
-## Issue Creation
-
-When the user selects "Create Issue", detect their project tracker from `AGENTS.md` or, if needed for compatibility, `CLAUDE.md`:
-
-1. Look for `project_tracker: github` or `project_tracker: linear`
-2. If GitHub:
-
-   ```bash
-   gh issue create --title "<type>: <title>" --body-file <plan_path>
-   ```
-
-3. If Linear:
-
-   ```bash
-   linear issue create --title "<title>" --description "$(cat <plan_path>)"
-   ```
-
-4. If no tracker is configured:
-   - Ask which tracker they use using the platform's blocking question tool when available (see Interaction Method)
-   - Suggest adding the tracker to `AGENTS.md` for future runs
-
-After issue creation:
-- Display the issue URL
-- Ask whether to proceed to `/ce:work`
-
-NEVER CODE! Research, decide, and write the plan.

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/references/diff-scope.md

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+# Diff Scope Rules
+
+These rules apply to every reviewer. They define what is "your code to review" versus pre-existing context.
+
+## Scope Discovery
+
+Determine the diff to review using this priority order:
+
+1. **User-specified scope.** If the caller passed `BASE:`, `FILES:`, or `DIFF:` markers, use that scope exactly.
+2. **Working copy changes.** If there are unstaged or staged changes (`git diff HEAD` is non-empty), review those.
+3. **Unpushed commits vs base branch.** If the working copy is clean, review `git diff $(git merge-base HEAD <base>)..HEAD` where `<base>` is the default branch (main or master).
+
+The scope step in the SKILL.md handles discovery and passes you the resolved diff. You do not need to run git commands yourself.
+
+## Finding Classification Tiers
+
+Every finding you report falls into one of three tiers based on its relationship to the diff:
+
+### Primary (directly changed code)
+
+Lines added or modified in the diff. This is your main focus. Report findings against these lines at full confidence.
+
+### Secondary (immediately surrounding code)
+
+Unchanged code within the same function, method, or block as a changed line. If a change introduces a bug that's only visible by reading the surrounding context, report it -- but note that the issue exists in the interaction between new and existing code.
+
+### Pre-existing (unrelated to this diff)
+
+Issues in unchanged code that the diff didn't touch and doesn't interact with. Mark these as `"pre_existing": true` in your output. They're reported separately and don't count toward the review verdict.
+
+**The rule:** If you'd flag the same issue on an identical diff that didn't include the surrounding file, it's pre-existing. If the diff makes the issue *newly relevant* (e.g., a new caller hits an existing buggy function), it's secondary.

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/references/findings-schema.json

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+{
+  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
+  "title": "Code Review Findings",
+  "description": "Structured output schema for code review sub-agents",
+  "type": "object",
+  "required": ["reviewer", "findings", "residual_risks", "testing_gaps"],
+  "properties": {
+    "reviewer": {
+      "type": "string",
+      "description": "Persona name that produced this output (e.g., 'correctness', 'security')"
+    },
+    "findings": {
+      "type": "array",
+      "description": "List of code review findings. Empty array if no issues found.",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object",
+        "required": [
+          "title",
+          "severity",
+          "file",
+          "line",
+          "why_it_matters",
+          "autofix_class",
+          "owner",
+          "requires_verification",
+          "confidence",
+          "evidence",
+          "pre_existing"
+        ],
+        "properties": {
+          "title": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "Short, specific issue title. 10 words or fewer.",
+            "maxLength": 100
+          },
+          "severity": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["P0", "P1", "P2", "P3"],
+            "description": "Issue severity level"
+          },
+          "file": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "Relative file path from repository root"
+          },
+          "line": {
+            "type": "integer",
+            "description": "Primary line number of the issue",
+            "minimum": 1
+          },
+          "why_it_matters": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "Impact and failure mode -- not 'what is wrong' but 'what breaks'"
+          },
+          "autofix_class": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["safe_auto", "gated_auto", "manual", "advisory"],
+            "description": "Reviewer's conservative recommendation for how this issue should be handled after synthesis"
+          },
+          "owner": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["review-fixer", "downstream-resolver", "human", "release"],
+            "description": "Who should own the next action for this finding after synthesis"
+          },
+          "requires_verification": {
+            "type": "boolean",
+            "description": "Whether any fix for this finding must be re-verified with targeted tests or a follow-up review pass"
+          },
+          "suggested_fix": {
+            "type": ["string", "null"],
+            "description": "Concrete minimal fix. Omit or null if no good fix is obvious -- a bad suggestion is worse than none."
+          },
+          "confidence": {
+            "type": "number",
+            "description": "Reviewer confidence in this finding, calibrated per persona",
+            "minimum": 0.0,
+            "maximum": 1.0
+          },
+          "evidence": {
+            "type": "array",
+            "description": "Code-grounded evidence: snippets, line references, or pattern descriptions. At least 1 item.",
+            "items": { "type": "string" },
+            "minItems": 1
+          },
+          "pre_existing": {
+            "type": "boolean",
+            "description": "True if this issue exists in unchanged code unrelated to the current diff"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "residual_risks": {
+      "type": "array",
+      "description": "Risks the reviewer noticed but could not confirm as findings",
+      "items": { "type": "string" }
+    },
+    "testing_gaps": {
+      "type": "array",
+      "description": "Missing test coverage the reviewer identified",
+      "items": { "type": "string" }
+    }
+    },
+
+  "_meta": {
+    "confidence_thresholds": {
+      "suppress": "Below 0.60 -- do not report. Finding is speculative noise.",
+      "flag": "0.60-0.69 -- include only when the persona's calibration says the issue is actionable at that confidence.",
+      "report": "0.70+ -- report with full confidence."
+    },
+    "severity_definitions": {
+      "P0": "Critical breakage, exploitable vulnerability, data loss/corruption. Must fix before merge.",
+      "P1": "High-impact defect likely hit in normal usage, breaking contract. Should fix.",
+      "P2": "Moderate issue with meaningful downside (edge case, perf regression, maintainability trap). Fix if straightforward.",
+      "P3": "Low-impact, narrow scope, minor improvement. User's discretion."
+    },
+    "autofix_classes": {
+      "safe_auto": "Local, deterministic code or test fix suitable for the in-skill fixer in autonomous mode.",
+      "gated_auto": "Concrete fix exists, but it changes behavior, permissions, contracts, or other sensitive areas that deserve explicit approval.",
+      "manual": "Actionable issue that should become residual work rather than an in-skill autofix.",
+      "advisory": "Informational or operational item that should be surfaced in the report only."
+    },
+    "owners": {
+      "review-fixer": "The in-skill fixer can own this when policy allows.",
+      "downstream-resolver": "Turn this into residual work for later resolution.",
+      "human": "A person must make a judgment call before code changes should continue.",
+      "release": "Operational or rollout follow-up; do not convert into code-fix work automatically."
+    }
+  }
+}

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/references/persona-catalog.md

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+# Persona Catalog
+
+13 reviewer personas organized in three tiers, plus CE-specific agents. The orchestrator uses this catalog to select which reviewers to spawn for each review.
+
+## Always-on (3 personas + 2 CE agents)
+
+Spawned on every review regardless of diff content.
+
+**Persona agents (structured JSON output):**
+
+| Persona | Agent | Focus |
+|---------|-------|-------|
+| `correctness` | `compound-engineering:review:correctness-reviewer` | Logic errors, edge cases, state bugs, error propagation, intent compliance |
+| `testing` | `compound-engineering:review:testing-reviewer` | Coverage gaps, weak assertions, brittle tests, missing edge case tests |
+| `maintainability` | `compound-engineering:review:maintainability-reviewer` | Coupling, complexity, naming, dead code, premature abstraction |
+
+**CE agents (unstructured output, synthesized separately):**
+
+| Agent | Focus |
+|-------|-------|
+| `compound-engineering:review:agent-native-reviewer` | Verify new features are agent-accessible |
+| `compound-engineering:research:learnings-researcher` | Search docs/solutions/ for past issues related to this PR's modules and patterns |
+
+## Conditional (5 personas)
+
+Spawned when the orchestrator identifies relevant patterns in the diff. The orchestrator reads the full diff and reasons about selection -- this is agent judgment, not keyword matching.
+
+| Persona | Agent | Select when diff touches... |
+|---------|-------|---------------------------|
+| `security` | `compound-engineering:review:security-reviewer` | Auth middleware, public endpoints, user input handling, permission checks, secrets management |
+| `performance` | `compound-engineering:review:performance-reviewer` | Database queries, ORM calls, loop-heavy data transforms, caching layers, async/concurrent code |
+| `api-contract` | `compound-engineering:review:api-contract-reviewer` | Route definitions, serializer/interface changes, event schemas, exported type signatures, API versioning |
+| `data-migrations` | `compound-engineering:review:data-migrations-reviewer` | Migration files, schema changes, backfill scripts, data transformations |
+| `reliability` | `compound-engineering:review:reliability-reviewer` | Error handling, retry logic, circuit breakers, timeouts, background jobs, async handlers, health checks |
+
+## Language & Framework Conditional (5 personas)
+
+Spawned when the orchestrator identifies language or framework-specific patterns in the diff. These provide deeper domain expertise than the general-purpose personas above.
+
+| Persona | Agent | Select when diff touches... |
+|---------|-------|---------------------------|
+| `python-quality` | `compound-engineering:review:kieran-python-reviewer` | Python files, FastAPI routes, Pydantic models, async/await patterns, SQLAlchemy usage |
+| `fastapi-philosophy` | `compound-engineering:review:tiangolo-fastapi-reviewer` | FastAPI application code, dependency injection, response models, middleware, OpenAPI schemas |
+| `typescript-quality` | `compound-engineering:review:kieran-typescript-reviewer` | TypeScript files, React components, type definitions, generic patterns |
+| `frontend-races` | `compound-engineering:review:julik-frontend-races-reviewer` | Frontend JavaScript, Stimulus controllers, event listeners, async UI code, animations, DOM lifecycle |
+| `architecture` | `compound-engineering:review:architecture-strategist` | New services, module boundaries, dependency graphs, API layer changes, package structure |
+
+## CE Conditional Agents (migration-specific)
+
+These CE-native agents provide specialized analysis beyond what the persona agents cover. Spawn them when the diff includes database migrations, schema.rb, or data backfills.
+
+| Agent | Focus |
+|-------|-------|
+| `compound-engineering:review:schema-drift-detector` | Cross-references schema.rb changes against included migrations to catch unrelated drift |
+| `compound-engineering:review:deployment-verification-agent` | Produces Go/No-Go deployment checklist with SQL verification queries and rollback procedures |
+
+## Selection rules
+
+1. **Always spawn all 3 always-on personas** plus the 2 CE always-on agents.
+2. **For each conditional persona**, the orchestrator reads the diff and decides whether the persona's domain is relevant. This is a judgment call, not a keyword match.
+3. **For language/framework conditional personas**, spawn when the diff contains files matching the persona's language or framework domain. Multiple language personas can be active simultaneously (e.g., both `python-quality` and `typescript-quality` if the diff touches both).
+4. **For CE conditional agents**, spawn when the diff includes migration files (`db/migrate/*.rb`, `db/schema.rb`) or data backfill scripts.
+5. **Announce the team** before spawning with a one-line justification per conditional reviewer selected.

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/references/review-output-template.md

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+# Code Review Output Template
+
+Use this **exact format** when presenting synthesized review findings. Findings are grouped by severity, not by reviewer.
+
+**IMPORTANT:** Use pipe-delimited markdown tables (`| col | col |`). Do NOT use ASCII box-drawing characters.
+
+## Example
+
+```markdown
+## Code Review Results
+
+**Scope:** merge-base with the review base branch -> working tree (14 files, 342 lines)
+**Intent:** Add order export endpoint with CSV and JSON format support
+**Mode:** autofix
+
+**Reviewers:** correctness, testing, maintainability, security, api-contract
+- security -- new public endpoint accepts user-provided format parameter
+- api-contract -- new /api/orders/export route with response schema
+
+### P0 -- Critical
+
+| # | File | Issue | Reviewer | Confidence | Route |
+|---|------|-------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 1 | `orders_controller.rb:42` | User-supplied ID in account lookup without ownership check | security | 0.92 | `gated_auto -> downstream-resolver` |
+
+### P1 -- High
+
+| # | File | Issue | Reviewer | Confidence | Route |
+|---|------|-------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 2 | `export_service.rb:87` | Loads all orders into memory -- unbounded for large accounts | performance | 0.85 | `safe_auto -> review-fixer` |
+| 3 | `export_service.rb:91` | No pagination -- response size grows linearly with order count | api-contract, performance | 0.80 | `manual -> downstream-resolver` |
+
+### P2 -- Moderate
+
+| # | File | Issue | Reviewer | Confidence | Route |
+|---|------|-------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 4 | `export_service.rb:45` | Missing error handling for CSV serialization failure | correctness | 0.75 | `safe_auto -> review-fixer` |
+
+### P3 -- Low
+
+| # | File | Issue | Reviewer | Confidence | Route |
+|---|------|-------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 5 | `export_helper.rb:12` | Format detection could use early return instead of nested conditional | maintainability | 0.70 | `advisory -> human` |
+
+### Applied Fixes
+
+- `safe_auto`: Added bounded export pagination guard and CSV serialization failure test coverage in this run
+
+### Residual Actionable Work
+
+| # | File | Issue | Route | Next Step |
+|---|------|-------|-------|-----------|
+| 1 | `orders_controller.rb:42` | Ownership check missing on export lookup | `gated_auto -> downstream-resolver` | Create residual todo and require explicit approval before behavior change |
+| 2 | `export_service.rb:91` | Pagination contract needs a broader API decision | `manual -> downstream-resolver` | Create residual todo with contract and client impact details |
+
+### Pre-existing Issues
+
+| # | File | Issue | Reviewer |
+|---|------|-------|----------|
+| 1 | `orders_controller.rb:12` | Broad rescue masking failed permission check | correctness |
+
+### Learnings & Past Solutions
+
+- [Known Pattern] `docs/solutions/export-pagination.md` -- previous export pagination fix applies to this endpoint
+
+### Agent-Native Gaps
+
+- New export endpoint has no CLI/agent equivalent -- agent users cannot trigger exports
+
+### Schema Drift Check
+
+- Clean: schema.rb changes match the migrations in scope
+
+### Deployment Notes
+
+- Pre-deploy: capture baseline row counts before enabling the export backfill
+- Verify: `SELECT COUNT(*) FROM exports WHERE status IS NULL;` should stay at `0`
+- Rollback: keep the old export path available until the backfill has been validated
+
+### Coverage
+
+- Suppressed: 2 findings below 0.60 confidence
+- Residual risks: No rate limiting on export endpoint
+- Testing gaps: No test for concurrent export requests
+
+---
+
+> **Verdict:** Ready with fixes
+>
+> **Reasoning:** 1 critical auth bypass must be fixed. The memory/pagination issues (P1) should be addressed for production safety.
+>
+> **Fix order:** P0 auth bypass -> P1 memory/pagination -> P2 error handling if straightforward
+```
+
+## Formatting Rules
+
+- **Pipe-delimited markdown tables** -- never ASCII box-drawing characters
+- **Severity-grouped sections** -- `### P0 -- Critical`, `### P1 -- High`, `### P2 -- Moderate`, `### P3 -- Low`. Omit empty severity levels.
+- **Always include file:line location** for code review issues
+- **Reviewer column** shows which persona(s) flagged the issue. Multiple reviewers = cross-reviewer agreement.
+- **Confidence column** shows the finding's confidence score
+- **Route column** shows the synthesized handling decision as ``<autofix_class> -> <owner>``.
+- **Header includes** scope, intent, and reviewer team with per-conditional justifications
+- **Mode line** -- include `interactive`, `autofix`, or `report-only`
+- **Applied Fixes section** -- include only when a fix phase ran in this review invocation
+- **Residual Actionable Work section** -- include only when unresolved actionable findings were handed off for later work
+- **Pre-existing section** -- separate table, no confidence column (these are informational)
+- **Learnings & Past Solutions section** -- results from learnings-researcher, with links to docs/solutions/ files
+- **Agent-Native Gaps section** -- results from agent-native-reviewer. Omit if no gaps found.
+- **Schema Drift Check section** -- results from schema-drift-detector. Omit if the agent did not run.
+- **Deployment Notes section** -- key checklist items from deployment-verification-agent. Omit if the agent did not run.
+- **Coverage section** -- suppressed count, residual risks, testing gaps, failed reviewers
+- **Summary uses blockquotes** for verdict, reasoning, and fix order
+- **Horizontal rule** (`---`) separates findings from verdict
+- **`###` headers** for each section -- never plain text headers

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-review/references/subagent-template.md

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+# Sub-agent Prompt Template
+
+This template is used by the orchestrator to spawn each reviewer sub-agent. Variable substitution slots are filled at spawn time.
+
+---
+
+## Template
+
+```
+You are a specialist code reviewer.
+
+<persona>
+{persona_file}
+</persona>
+
+<scope-rules>
+{diff_scope_rules}
+</scope-rules>
+
+<output-contract>
+Return ONLY valid JSON matching the findings schema below. No prose, no markdown, no explanation outside the JSON object.
+
+{schema}
+
+Rules:
+- Suppress any finding below your stated confidence floor (see your Confidence calibration section).
+- Every finding MUST include at least one evidence item grounded in the actual code.
+- Set pre_existing to true ONLY for issues in unchanged code that are unrelated to this diff. If the diff makes the issue newly relevant, it is NOT pre-existing.
+- You are operationally read-only. You may use non-mutating inspection commands, including read-oriented `git` / `gh` commands, to gather evidence. Do not edit files, change branches, commit, push, create PRs, or otherwise mutate the checkout or repository state.
+- Set `autofix_class` conservatively. Use `safe_auto` only when the fix is local, deterministic, and low-risk. Use `gated_auto` when a concrete fix exists but changes behavior/contracts/permissions. Use `manual` for actionable residual work. Use `advisory` for report-only items that should not become code-fix work.
+- Set `owner` to the default next actor for this finding: `review-fixer`, `downstream-resolver`, `human`, or `release`.
+- Set `requires_verification` to true whenever the likely fix needs targeted tests, a focused re-review, or operational validation before it should be trusted.
+- suggested_fix is optional. Only include it when the fix is obvious and correct. A bad suggestion is worse than none.
+- If you find no issues, return an empty findings array. Still populate residual_risks and testing_gaps if applicable.
+</output-contract>
+
+<review-context>
+Intent: {intent_summary}
+
+Changed files: {file_list}
+
+Diff:
+{diff}
+</review-context>
+```
+
+## Variable Reference
+
+| Variable | Source | Description |
+|----------|--------|-------------|
+| `{persona_file}` | Agent markdown file content | The full persona definition (identity, failure modes, calibration, suppress conditions) |
+| `{diff_scope_rules}` | `references/diff-scope.md` content | Primary/secondary/pre-existing tier rules |
+| `{schema}` | `references/findings-schema.json` content | The JSON schema reviewers must conform to |
+| `{intent_summary}` | Stage 2 output | 2-3 line description of what the change is trying to accomplish |
+| `{file_list}` | Stage 1 output | List of changed files from the scope step |
+| `{diff}` | Stage 1 output | The actual diff content to review |

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work-beta/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: ce:work-beta
+description: "[BETA] Execute work plans with external delegate support. Same as ce:work but includes experimental Codex delegation mode for token-conserving code implementation."
+argument-hint: "[plan file, specification, or todo file path]"
+disable-model-invocation: true
+---
+
+# Work Plan Execution Command
+
+Execute a work plan efficiently while maintaining quality and finishing features.
+
+## Introduction
+
+This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and executes it systematically. The focus is on **shipping complete features** by understanding requirements quickly, following existing patterns, and maintaining quality throughout.
+
+## Input Document
+
+<input_document> #$ARGUMENTS </input_document>
+
+## Execution Workflow
+
+### Phase 1: Quick Start
+
+1. **Read Plan and Clarify**
+
+   - Read the work document completely
+   - Treat the plan as a decision artifact, not an execution script
+   - If the plan includes sections such as `Implementation Units`, `Work Breakdown`, `Requirements Trace`, `Files`, `Test Scenarios`, or `Verification`, use those as the primary source material for execution
+   - Check for `Execution note` on each implementation unit — these carry the plan's execution posture signal for that unit (for example, test-first or characterization-first). Note them when creating tasks.
+   - Check for a `Deferred to Implementation` or `Implementation-Time Unknowns` section — these are questions the planner intentionally left for you to resolve during execution. Note them before starting so they inform your approach rather than surprising you mid-task
+   - Check for a `Scope Boundaries` section — these are explicit non-goals. Refer back to them if implementation starts pulling you toward adjacent work
+   - Review any references or links provided in the plan
+   - If the user explicitly asks for TDD, test-first, or characterization-first execution in this session, honor that request even if the plan has no `Execution note`
+   - If anything is unclear or ambiguous, ask clarifying questions now
+   - Get user approval to proceed
+   - **Do not skip this** - better to ask questions now than build the wrong thing
+
+2. **Setup Environment**
+
+   First, check the current branch:
+
+   ```bash
+   current_branch=$(git branch --show-current)
+   default_branch=$(git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD 2>/dev/null | sed 's@^refs/remotes/origin/@@')
+
+   # Fallback if remote HEAD isn't set
+   if [ -z "$default_branch" ]; then
+     default_branch=$(git rev-parse --verify origin/main >/dev/null 2>&1 && echo "main" || echo "master")
+   fi
+   ```
+
+   **If already on a feature branch** (not the default branch):
+   - Ask: "Continue working on `[current_branch]`, or create a new branch?"
+   - If continuing, proceed to step 3
+   - If creating new, follow Option A or B below
+
+   **If on the default branch**, choose how to proceed:
+
+   **Option A: Create a new branch**
+   ```bash
+   git pull origin [default_branch]
+   git checkout -b feature-branch-name
+   ```
+   Use a meaningful name based on the work (e.g., `feat/user-authentication`, `fix/email-validation`).
+
+   **Option B: Use a worktree (recommended for parallel development)**
+   ```bash
+   skill: git-worktree
+   # The skill will create a new branch from the default branch in an isolated worktree
+   ```
+
+   **Option C: Continue on the default branch**
+   - Requires explicit user confirmation
+   - Only proceed after user explicitly says "yes, commit to [default_branch]"
+   - Never commit directly to the default branch without explicit permission
+
+   **Recommendation**: Use worktree if:
+   - You want to work on multiple features simultaneously
+   - You want to keep the default branch clean while experimenting
+   - You plan to switch between branches frequently
+
+3. **Create Todo List**
+   - Use your available task tracking tool (e.g., TodoWrite, task lists) to break the plan into actionable tasks
+   - Derive tasks from the plan's implementation units, dependencies, files, test targets, and verification criteria
+   - Carry each unit's `Execution note` into the task when present
+   - For each unit, read the `Patterns to follow` field before implementing — these point to specific files or conventions to mirror
+   - Use each unit's `Verification` field as the primary "done" signal for that task
+   - Do not expect the plan to contain implementation code, micro-step TDD instructions, or exact shell commands
+   - Include dependencies between tasks
+   - Prioritize based on what needs to be done first
+   - Include testing and quality check tasks
+   - Keep tasks specific and completable
+
+4. **Choose Execution Strategy**
+
+   After creating the task list, decide how to execute based on the plan's size and dependency structure:
+
+   | Strategy | When to use |
+   |----------|-------------|
+   | **Inline** | 1-2 small tasks, or tasks needing user interaction mid-flight |
+   | **Serial subagents** | 3+ tasks with dependencies between them. Each subagent gets a fresh context window focused on one unit — prevents context degradation across many tasks |
+   | **Parallel subagents** | 3+ tasks where some units have no shared dependencies and touch non-overlapping files. Dispatch independent units simultaneously, run dependent units after their prerequisites complete |
+
+   **Subagent dispatch** uses your available subagent or task spawning mechanism. For each unit, give the subagent:
+   - The full plan file path (for overall context)
+   - The specific unit's Goal, Files, Approach, Execution note, Patterns, Test scenarios, and Verification
+   - Any resolved deferred questions relevant to that unit
+
+   After each subagent completes, update the plan checkboxes and task list before dispatching the next dependent unit.
+
+   For genuinely large plans needing persistent inter-agent communication (agents challenging each other's approaches, shared coordination across 10+ tasks), see Swarm Mode below which uses Agent Teams.
+
+### Phase 2: Execute
+
+1. **Task Execution Loop**
+
+   For each task in priority order:
+
+   ```
+   while (tasks remain):
+     - Mark task as in-progress
+     - Read any referenced files from the plan
+     - Look for similar patterns in codebase
+     - Implement following existing conventions
+     - Write tests for new functionality
+     - Run System-Wide Test Check (see below)
+     - Run tests after changes
+     - Mark task as completed
+     - Evaluate for incremental commit (see below)
+   ```
+
+   When a unit carries an `Execution note`, honor it. For test-first units, write the failing test before implementation for that unit. For characterization-first units, capture existing behavior before changing it. For units without an `Execution note`, proceed pragmatically.
+
+   Guardrails for execution posture:
+   - Do not write the test and implementation in the same step when working test-first
+   - Do not skip verifying that a new test fails before implementing the fix or feature
+   - Do not over-implement beyond the current behavior slice when working test-first
+   - Skip test-first discipline for trivial renames, pure configuration, and pure styling work
+
+   **System-Wide Test Check** — Before marking a task done, pause and ask:
+
+   | Question | What to do |
+   |----------|------------|
+   | **What fires when this runs?** Callbacks, middleware, observers, event handlers — trace two levels out from your change. | Read the actual code (not docs) for callbacks on models you touch, middleware in the request chain, `after_*` hooks. |
+   | **Do my tests exercise the real chain?** If every dependency is mocked, the test proves your logic works *in isolation* — it says nothing about the interaction. | Write at least one integration test that uses real objects through the full callback/middleware chain. No mocks for the layers that interact. |
+   | **Can failure leave orphaned state?** If your code persists state (DB row, cache, file) before calling an external service, what happens when the service fails? Does retry create duplicates? | Trace the failure path with real objects. If state is created before the risky call, test that failure cleans up or that retry is idempotent. |
+   | **What other interfaces expose this?** Mixins, DSLs, alternative entry points (Agent vs Chat vs ChatMethods). | Grep for the method/behavior in related classes. If parity is needed, add it now — not as a follow-up. |
+   | **Do error strategies align across layers?** Retry middleware + application fallback + framework error handling — do they conflict or create double execution? | List the specific error classes at each layer. Verify your rescue list matches what the lower layer actually raises. |
+
+   **When to skip:** Leaf-node changes with no callbacks, no state persistence, no parallel interfaces. If the change is purely additive (new helper method, new view partial), the check takes 10 seconds and the answer is "nothing fires, skip."
+
+   **When this matters most:** Any change that touches models with callbacks, error handling with fallback/retry, or functionality exposed through multiple interfaces.
+
+
+2. **Incremental Commits**
+
+   After completing each task, evaluate whether to create an incremental commit:
+
+   | Commit when... | Don't commit when... |
+   |----------------|---------------------|
+   | Logical unit complete (model, service, component) | Small part of a larger unit |
+   | Tests pass + meaningful progress | Tests failing |
+   | About to switch contexts (backend → frontend) | Purely scaffolding with no behavior |
+   | About to attempt risky/uncertain changes | Would need a "WIP" commit message |
+
+   **Heuristic:** "Can I write a commit message that describes a complete, valuable change? If yes, commit. If the message would be 'WIP' or 'partial X', wait."
+
+   If the plan has Implementation Units, use them as a starting guide for commit boundaries — but adapt based on what you find during implementation. A unit might need multiple commits if it's larger than expected, or small related units might land together. Use each unit's Goal to inform the commit message.
+
+   **Commit workflow:**
+   ```bash
+   # 1. Verify tests pass (use project's test command)
+   # Examples: bin/rails test, npm test, pytest, go test, etc.
+
+   # 2. Stage only files related to this logical unit (not `git add .`)
+   git add <files related to this logical unit>
+
+   # 3. Commit with conventional message
+   git commit -m "feat(scope): description of this unit"
+   ```
+
+   **Handling merge conflicts:** If conflicts arise during rebasing or merging, resolve them immediately. Incremental commits make conflict resolution easier since each commit is small and focused.
+
+   **Note:** Incremental commits use clean conventional messages without attribution footers. The final Phase 4 commit/PR includes the full attribution.
+
+3. **Follow Existing Patterns**
+
+   - The plan should reference similar code - read those files first
+   - Match naming conventions exactly
+   - Reuse existing components where possible
+   - Follow project coding standards (see AGENTS.md; use CLAUDE.md only if the repo still keeps a compatibility shim)
+   - When in doubt, grep for similar implementations
+
+4. **Test Continuously**
+
+   - Run relevant tests after each significant change
+   - Don't wait until the end to test
+   - Fix failures immediately
+   - Add new tests for new functionality
+   - **Unit tests with mocks prove logic in isolation. Integration tests with real objects prove the layers work together.** If your change touches callbacks, middleware, or error handling — you need both.
+
+5. **Simplify as You Go**
+
+   After completing a cluster of related implementation units (or every 2-3 units), review recently changed files for simplification opportunities — consolidate duplicated patterns, extract shared helpers, and improve code reuse and efficiency. This is especially valuable when using subagents, since each agent works with isolated context and can't see patterns emerging across units.
+
+   Don't simplify after every single unit — early patterns may look duplicated but diverge intentionally in later units. Wait for a natural phase boundary or when you notice accumulated complexity.
+
+   If a `/simplify` skill or equivalent is available, use it. Otherwise, review the changed files yourself for reuse and consolidation opportunities.
+
+6. **Figma Design Sync** (if applicable)
+
+   For UI work with Figma designs:
+
+   - Implement components following design specs
+   - Use figma-design-sync agent iteratively to compare
+   - Fix visual differences identified
+   - Repeat until implementation matches design
+
+7. **Frontend Design Guidance** (if applicable)
+
+   For UI tasks without a Figma design -- where the implementation touches view, template, component, layout, or page files, creates user-visible routes, or the plan contains explicit UI/frontend/design language:
+
+   - Load the `frontend-design` skill before implementing
+   - Follow its detection, guidance, and verification flow
+   - If the skill produced a verification screenshot, it satisfies Phase 4's screenshot requirement -- no need to capture separately. If the skill fell back to mental review (no browser access), Phase 4's screenshot capture still applies
+
+8. **Track Progress**
+   - Keep the task list updated as you complete tasks
+   - Note any blockers or unexpected discoveries
+   - Create new tasks if scope expands
+   - Keep user informed of major milestones
+
+### Phase 3: Quality Check
+
+1. **Run Core Quality Checks**
+
+   Always run before submitting:
+
+   ```bash
+   # Run full test suite (use project's test command)
+   # Examples: bin/rails test, npm test, pytest, go test, etc.
+
+   # Run linting (per AGENTS.md)
+   # Use linting-agent before pushing to origin
+   ```
+
+2. **Consider Reviewer Agents** (Optional)
+
+   Use for complex, risky, or large changes. Read agents from `compound-engineering.local.md` frontmatter (`review_agents`). If no settings file, invoke the `setup` skill to create one.
+
+   Run configured agents in parallel with Task tool. Present findings and address critical issues.
+
+3. **Final Validation**
+   - All tasks marked completed
+   - All tests pass
+   - Linting passes
+   - Code follows existing patterns
+   - Figma designs match (if applicable)
+   - No console errors or warnings
+   - If the plan has a `Requirements Trace`, verify each requirement is satisfied by the completed work
+   - If any `Deferred to Implementation` questions were noted, confirm they were resolved during execution
+
+4. **Prepare Operational Validation Plan** (REQUIRED)
+   - Add a `## Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation` section to the PR description for every change.
+   - Include concrete:
+     - Log queries/search terms
+     - Metrics or dashboards to watch
+     - Expected healthy signals
+     - Failure signals and rollback/mitigation trigger
+     - Validation window and owner
+   - If there is truly no production/runtime impact, still include the section with: `No additional operational monitoring required` and a one-line reason.
+
+### Phase 4: Ship It
+
+1. **Create Commit**
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git status  # Review what's being committed
+   git diff --staged  # Check the changes
+
+   # Commit with conventional format
+   git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
+   feat(scope): description of what and why
+
+   Brief explanation if needed.
+
+   🤖 Generated with [MODEL] via [HARNESS](HARNESS_URL) + Compound Engineering v[VERSION]
+
+   Co-Authored-By: [MODEL] ([CONTEXT] context, [THINKING]) <noreply@anthropic.com>
+   EOF
+   )"
+   ```
+
+   **Fill in at commit/PR time:**
+
+   | Placeholder | Value | Example |
+   |-------------|-------|---------|
+   | Placeholder | Value | Example |
+   |-------------|-------|---------|
+   | `[MODEL]` | Model name | Claude Opus 4.6, GPT-5.4 |
+   | `[CONTEXT]` | Context window (if known) | 200K, 1M |
+   | `[THINKING]` | Thinking level (if known) | extended thinking |
+   | `[HARNESS]` | Tool running you | Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI |
+   | `[HARNESS_URL]` | Link to that tool | `https://claude.com/claude-code` |
+   | `[VERSION]` | `plugin.json` → `version` | 2.40.0 |
+
+   Subagents creating commits/PRs are equally responsible for accurate attribution.
+
+2. **Capture and Upload Screenshots for UI Changes** (REQUIRED for any UI work)
+
+   For **any** design changes, new views, or UI modifications, you MUST capture and upload screenshots:
+
+   **Step 1: Start dev server** (if not running)
+   ```bash
+   bin/dev  # Run in background
+   ```
+
+   **Step 2: Capture screenshots with agent-browser CLI**
+   ```bash
+   agent-browser open http://localhost:3000/[route]
+   agent-browser snapshot -i
+   agent-browser screenshot output.png
+   ```
+   See the `agent-browser` skill for detailed usage.
+
+   **Step 3: Upload using imgup skill**
+   ```bash
+   skill: imgup
+   # Then upload each screenshot:
+   imgup -h pixhost screenshot.png  # pixhost works without API key
+   # Alternative hosts: catbox, imagebin, beeimg
+   ```
+
+   **What to capture:**
+   - **New screens**: Screenshot of the new UI
+   - **Modified screens**: Before AND after screenshots
+   - **Design implementation**: Screenshot showing Figma design match
+
+   **IMPORTANT**: Always include uploaded image URLs in PR description. This provides visual context for reviewers and documents the change.
+
+3. **Create Pull Request**
+
+   ```bash
+   git push -u origin feature-branch-name
+
+   gh pr create --title "Feature: [Description]" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
+   ## Summary
+   - What was built
+   - Why it was needed
+   - Key decisions made
+
+   ## Testing
+   - Tests added/modified
+   - Manual testing performed
+
+   ## Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation
+   - **What to monitor/search**
+     - Logs:
+     - Metrics/Dashboards:
+   - **Validation checks (queries/commands)**
+     - `command or query here`
+   - **Expected healthy behavior**
+     - Expected signal(s)
+   - **Failure signal(s) / rollback trigger**
+     - Trigger + immediate action
+   - **Validation window & owner**
+     - Window:
+     - Owner:
+   - **If no operational impact**
+     - `No additional operational monitoring required: <reason>`
+
+   ## Before / After Screenshots
+   | Before | After |
+   |--------|-------|
+   | ![before](URL) | ![after](URL) |
+
+   ## Figma Design
+   [Link if applicable]
+
+   ---
+
+   [![Compound Engineering v[VERSION]](https://img.shields.io/badge/Compound_Engineering-v[VERSION]-6366f1)](https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin)
+   🤖 Generated with [MODEL] ([CONTEXT] context, [THINKING]) via [HARNESS](HARNESS_URL)
+   EOF
+   )"
+   ```
+
+4. **Update Plan Status**
+
+   If the input document has YAML frontmatter with a `status` field, update it to `completed`:
+   ```
+   status: active  →  status: completed
+   ```
+
+5. **Notify User**
+   - Summarize what was completed
+   - Link to PR
+   - Note any follow-up work needed
+   - Suggest next steps if applicable
+
+---
+
+## Swarm Mode with Agent Teams (Optional)
+
+For genuinely large plans where agents need to communicate with each other, challenge approaches, or coordinate across 10+ tasks with persistent specialized roles, use agent team capabilities if available (e.g., Agent Teams in Claude Code, multi-agent workflows in Codex).
+
+**Agent teams are typically experimental and require opt-in.** Do not attempt to use agent teams unless the user explicitly requests swarm mode or agent teams, and the platform supports it.
+
+### When to Use Agent Teams vs Subagents
+
+| Agent Teams | Subagents (standard mode) |
+|-------------|---------------------------|
+| Agents need to discuss and challenge each other's approaches | Each task is independent — only the result matters |
+| Persistent specialized roles (e.g., dedicated tester running continuously) | Workers report back and finish |
+| 10+ tasks with complex cross-cutting coordination | 3-8 tasks with clear dependency chains |
+| User explicitly requests "swarm mode" or "agent teams" | Default for most plans |
+
+Most plans should use subagent dispatch from standard mode. Agent teams add significant token cost and coordination overhead — use them when the inter-agent communication genuinely improves the outcome.
+
+### Agent Teams Workflow
+
+1. **Create team** — use your available team creation mechanism
+2. **Create task list** — parse Implementation Units into tasks with dependency relationships
+3. **Spawn teammates** — assign specialized roles (implementer, tester, reviewer) based on the plan's needs. Give each teammate the plan file path and their specific task assignments
+4. **Coordinate** — the lead monitors task completion, reassigns work if someone gets stuck, and spawns additional workers as phases unblock
+5. **Cleanup** — shut down all teammates, then clean up the team resources
+
+---
+
+## External Delegate Mode (Optional)
+
+For plans where token conservation matters, delegate code implementation to an external delegate (currently Codex CLI) while keeping planning, review, and git operations in the current agent.
+
+This mode integrates with the existing Phase 1 Step 4 strategy selection as a **task-level modifier** - the strategy (inline/serial/parallel) still applies, but the implementation step within each tagged task delegates to the external tool instead of executing directly.
+
+### When to Use External Delegation
+
+| External Delegation | Standard Mode |
+|---------------------|---------------|
+| Task is pure code implementation | Task requires research or exploration |
+| Plan has clear acceptance criteria | Task is ambiguous or needs iteration |
+| Token conservation matters (e.g., Max20 plan) | Unlimited plan or small task |
+| Files to change are well-scoped | Changes span many interconnected files |
+
+### Enabling External Delegation
+
+External delegation activates when any of these conditions are met:
+- The user says "use codex for this work", "delegate to codex", or "delegate mode"
+- A plan implementation unit contains `Execution target: external-delegate` in its Execution note (set by ce:plan)
+
+The specific delegate tool is resolved at execution time. Currently the only supported delegate is Codex CLI. Future delegates can be added without changing plan files.
+
+### Environment Guard
+
+Before attempting delegation, check whether the current agent is already running inside a delegate's sandbox. Delegation from within a sandbox will fail silently or recurse.
+
+Check for known sandbox indicators:
+- `CODEX_SANDBOX` environment variable is set
+- `CODEX_SESSION_ID` environment variable is set
+- The filesystem is read-only at `.git/` (Codex sandbox blocks git writes)
+
+If any indicator is detected, print "Already running inside a delegate sandbox - using standard mode." and proceed with standard execution for that task.
+
+### External Delegation Workflow
+
+When external delegation is active, follow this workflow for each tagged task. Do not skip delegation because a task seems "small", "simple", or "faster inline". The user or plan explicitly requested delegation.
+
+1. **Check availability**
+
+   Verify the delegate CLI is installed. If not found, print "Delegate CLI not installed - continuing with standard mode." and proceed normally.
+
+2. **Build prompt** — For each task, assemble a prompt from the plan's implementation unit (Goal, Files, Approach, Conventions from `compound-engineering.local.md`). Include rules: no git commits, no PRs, run `git status` and `git diff --stat` when done. Never embed credentials or tokens in the prompt - pass auth through environment variables.
+
+3. **Write prompt to file** — Save the assembled prompt to a unique temporary file to avoid shell quoting issues and cross-task races. Use a unique filename per task.
+
+4. **Delegate** — Run the delegate CLI, piping the prompt file via stdin (not argv expansion, which hits `ARG_MAX` on large prompts). Omit the model flag to use the delegate's default model, which stays current without manual updates.
+
+5. **Review diff** — After the delegate finishes, verify the diff is non-empty and in-scope. Run the project's test/lint commands. If the diff is empty or out-of-scope, fall back to standard mode for that task.
+
+6. **Commit** — The current agent handles all git operations. The delegate's sandbox blocks `.git/index.lock` writes, so the delegate cannot commit. Stage changes and commit with a conventional message.
+
+7. **Error handling** — On any delegate failure (rate limit, error, empty diff), fall back to standard mode for that task. Track consecutive failures - after 3 consecutive failures, disable delegation for remaining tasks and print "Delegate disabled after 3 consecutive failures - completing remaining tasks in standard mode."
+
+### Mixed-Model Attribution
+
+When some tasks are executed by the delegate and others by the current agent, use the following attribution in Phase 4:
+
+- If all tasks used the delegate: attribute to the delegate model
+- If all tasks used standard mode: attribute to the current agent's model
+- If mixed: use `Generated with [CURRENT_MODEL] + [DELEGATE_MODEL] via [HARNESS]` and note which tasks were delegated in the PR description
+
+---
+
+## Key Principles
+
+### Start Fast, Execute Faster
+
+- Get clarification once at the start, then execute
+- Don't wait for perfect understanding - ask questions and move
+- The goal is to **finish the feature**, not create perfect process
+
+### The Plan is Your Guide
+
+- Work documents should reference similar code and patterns
+- Load those references and follow them
+- Don't reinvent - match what exists
+
+### Test As You Go
+
+- Run tests after each change, not at the end
+- Fix failures immediately
+- Continuous testing prevents big surprises
+
+### Quality is Built In
+
+- Follow existing patterns
+- Write tests for new code
+- Run linting before pushing
+- Use reviewer agents for complex/risky changes only
+
+### Ship Complete Features
+
+- Mark all tasks completed before moving on
+- Don't leave features 80% done
+- A finished feature that ships beats a perfect feature that doesn't
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+Before creating PR, verify:
+
+- [ ] All clarifying questions asked and answered
+- [ ] All tasks marked completed
+- [ ] Tests pass (run project's test command)
+- [ ] Linting passes (use linting-agent)
+- [ ] Code follows existing patterns
+- [ ] Figma designs match implementation (if applicable)
+- [ ] Before/after screenshots captured and uploaded (for UI changes)
+- [ ] Commit messages follow conventional format
+- [ ] PR description includes Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation section (or explicit no-impact rationale)
+- [ ] PR description includes summary, testing notes, and screenshots
+- [ ] PR description includes Compound Engineered badge with accurate model, harness, and version
+
+## When to Use Reviewer Agents
+
+**Don't use by default.** Use reviewer agents only when:
+
+- Large refactor affecting many files (10+)
+- Security-sensitive changes (authentication, permissions, data access)
+- Performance-critical code paths
+- Complex algorithms or business logic
+- User explicitly requests thorough review
+
+For most features: tests + linting + following patterns is sufficient.
+
+## Common Pitfalls to Avoid
+
+- **Analysis paralysis** - Don't overthink, read the plan and execute
+- **Skipping clarifying questions** - Ask now, not after building wrong thing
+- **Ignoring plan references** - The plan has links for a reason
+- **Testing at the end** - Test continuously or suffer later
+- **Forgetting to track progress** - Update task status as you go or lose track of what's done
+- **80% done syndrome** - Finish the feature, don't move on early
+- **Over-reviewing simple changes** - Save reviewer agents for complex work

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-work/SKILL.md

@@ -25,9 +25,11 @@ This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and execu
    - Read the work document completely
    - Treat the plan as a decision artifact, not an execution script
    - If the plan includes sections such as `Implementation Units`, `Work Breakdown`, `Requirements Trace`, `Files`, `Test Scenarios`, or `Verification`, use those as the primary source material for execution
+   - Check for `Execution note` on each implementation unit — these carry the plan's execution posture signal for that unit (for example, test-first or characterization-first). Note them when creating tasks.
    - Check for a `Deferred to Implementation` or `Implementation-Time Unknowns` section — these are questions the planner intentionally left for you to resolve during execution. Note them before starting so they inform your approach rather than surprising you mid-task
    - Check for a `Scope Boundaries` section — these are explicit non-goals. Refer back to them if implementation starts pulling you toward adjacent work
    - Review any references or links provided in the plan
+   - If the user explicitly asks for TDD, test-first, or characterization-first execution in this session, honor that request even if the plan has no `Execution note`
    - If anything is unclear or ambiguous, ask clarifying questions now
    - Get user approval to proceed
    - **Do not skip this** - better to ask questions now than build the wrong thing
@@ -79,6 +81,7 @@ This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and execu
 3. **Create Todo List**
    - Use your available task tracking tool (e.g., TodoWrite, task lists) to break the plan into actionable tasks
    - Derive tasks from the plan's implementation units, dependencies, files, test targets, and verification criteria
+   - Carry each unit's `Execution note` into the task when present
    - For each unit, read the `Patterns to follow` field before implementing — these point to specific files or conventions to mirror
    - Use each unit's `Verification` field as the primary "done" signal for that task
    - Do not expect the plan to contain implementation code, micro-step TDD instructions, or exact shell commands
@@ -99,7 +102,7 @@ This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and execu
 
    **Subagent dispatch** uses your available subagent or task spawning mechanism. For each unit, give the subagent:
    - The full plan file path (for overall context)
-   - The specific unit's Goal, Files, Approach, Patterns, Test scenarios, and Verification
+   - The specific unit's Goal, Files, Approach, Execution note, Patterns, Test scenarios, and Verification
    - Any resolved deferred questions relevant to that unit
 
    After each subagent completes, update the plan checkboxes and task list before dispatching the next dependent unit.
@@ -125,6 +128,14 @@ This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and execu
      - Evaluate for incremental commit (see below)
    ```
 
+   When a unit carries an `Execution note`, honor it. For test-first units, write the failing test before implementation for that unit. For characterization-first units, capture existing behavior before changing it. For units without an `Execution note`, proceed pragmatically.
+
+   Guardrails for execution posture:
+   - Do not write the test and implementation in the same step when working test-first
+   - Do not skip verifying that a new test fails before implementing the fix or feature
+   - Do not over-implement beyond the current behavior slice when working test-first
+   - Skip test-first discipline for trivial renames, pure configuration, and pure styling work
+
    **System-Wide Test Check** — Before marking a task done, pause and ask:
 
    | Question | What to do |
@@ -134,6 +145,7 @@ This command takes a work document (plan, specification, or todo file) and execu
    | **Can failure leave orphaned state?** If your code persists state (DB row, cache, file) before calling an external service, what happens when the service fails? Does retry create duplicates? | Trace the failure path with real objects. If state is created before the risky call, test that failure cleans up or that retry is idempotent. |
    | **What other interfaces expose this?** Mixins, DSLs, alternative entry points (Agent vs Chat vs ChatMethods). | Grep for the method/behavior in related classes. If parity is needed, add it now — not as a follow-up. |
    | **Do error strategies align across layers?** Retry middleware + application fallback + framework error handling — do they conflict or create double execution? | List the specific error classes at each layer. Verify your rescue list matches what the lower layer actually raises. |
+   | **Did I add new env vars or config fields?** If you added a field to backend config (e.g. `config.py`, `settings.py`), the deploy values files (`values.yaml`, `.env.*`, Terraform vars) must be updated in the same PR. | Check deploy config files for the new var. If missing, add it now — not as a follow-up. Features with unwired config silently fail in staging/production. See `docs/solutions/deployment-issues/missing-env-vars-in-values-yaml.md`. |
 
    **When to skip:** Leaf-node changes with no callbacks, no state persistence, no parallel interfaces. If the change is purely additive (new helper method, new view partial), the check takes 10 seconds and the answer is "nothing fires, skip."
 
@@ -453,6 +465,7 @@ Before creating PR, verify:
 - [ ] Figma designs match implementation (if applicable)
 - [ ] Before/after screenshots captured and uploaded (for UI changes)
 - [ ] Commit messages follow conventional format
+- [ ] If new env vars added to backend config, deploy values files updated in same PR (not a follow-up)
 - [ ] PR description includes Post-Deploy Monitoring & Validation section (or explicit no-impact rationale)
 - [ ] PR description includes summary, testing notes, and screenshots
 - [ ] PR description includes Compound Engineered badge with accurate model, harness, and version

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/claude-permissions-optimizer/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+---
+name: claude-permissions-optimizer
+context: fork
+description: Optimize Claude Code permissions by finding safe Bash commands from session history and auto-applying them to settings.json. Can run from any coding agent but targets Claude Code specifically. Use when experiencing permission fatigue, too many permission prompts, wanting to optimize permissions, or needing to set up allowlists. Triggers on "optimize permissions", "reduce permission prompts", "allowlist commands", "too many permission prompts", "permission fatigue", "permission setup", or complaints about clicking approve too often.
+---
+
+# Claude Permissions Optimizer
+
+Find safe Bash commands that are causing unnecessary permission prompts and auto-allow them in `settings.json` -- evidence-based, not prescriptive.
+
+This skill identifies commands safe to auto-allow based on actual session history. It does not handle requests to allowlist specific dangerous commands. If the user asks to allow something destructive (e.g., `rm -rf`, `git push --force`), explain that this skill optimizes for safe commands only, and that manual allowlist changes can be made directly in settings.json.
+
+## Pre-check: Confirm environment
+
+Determine whether you are currently running inside Claude Code or a different coding agent (Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, etc.).
+
+**If running inside Claude Code:** Proceed directly to Step 1.
+
+**If running in a different agent:** Inform the user before proceeding:
+
+> "This skill analyzes Claude Code session history and writes to Claude Code's settings.json. You're currently in [agent name], but I can still optimize your Claude Code permissions from here -- the results will apply next time you use Claude Code."
+
+Then proceed to Step 1 normally. The skill works from any environment as long as `~/.claude/` (or `$CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR`) exists on the machine.
+
+## Step 1: Choose Analysis Scope
+
+Ask the user how broadly to analyze using the platform's blocking question tool (`AskUserQuestion` in Claude Code, `request_user_input` in Codex, `ask_user` in Gemini). If no question tool is available, present the numbered options and wait for the user's reply.
+
+1. **All projects** (Recommended) -- sessions across every project
+2. **This project only** -- sessions for the current working directory
+3. **Custom** -- user specifies constraints (time window, session count, etc.)
+
+Default to **All projects** unless the user explicitly asks for a single project. More data produces better recommendations.
+
+## Step 2: Run Extraction Script
+
+Run the bundled script. It handles everything: loads the current allowlist, scans recent session transcripts (most recent 500 sessions or last 30 days, whichever is more restrictive), filters already-covered commands, applies a min-count threshold (5+), normalizes into `Bash(pattern)` rules, and pre-classifies each as safe/review/dangerous.
+
+**All projects:**
+```bash
+node <skill-dir>/scripts/extract-commands.mjs
+```
+
+**This project only** -- pass the project slug (absolute path with every non-alphanumeric char replaced by `-`, e.g., `/Users/tmchow/Code/my-project` becomes `-Users-tmchow-Code-my-project`):
+```bash
+node <skill-dir>/scripts/extract-commands.mjs --project-slug <slug>
+```
+
+Optional: `--days <N>` to limit to the last N days. Omit to analyze all available sessions.
+
+The output JSON has:
+- `green`: safe patterns to recommend `{ pattern, count, sessions, examples }`
+- `redExamples`: top 5 blocked dangerous patterns `{ pattern, reason, count }` (or empty)
+- `yellowFootnote`: one-line summary of frequently-used commands that aren't safe to auto-allow (or null)
+- `stats`: `totalExtracted`, `alreadyCovered`, `belowThreshold`, `patternsReturned`, `greenRawCount`, etc.
+
+The model's job is to **present** the script's output, not re-classify.
+
+If the script returns empty results, tell the user their allowlist is already well-optimized or they don't have enough session history yet -- suggest re-running after a few more working sessions.
+
+## Step 3: Present Results
+
+Present in three parts. Keep the formatting clean and scannable.
+
+### Part 1: Analysis summary
+
+Show the work done using the script's `stats`. Reaffirm the scope. Keep it to 4-5 lines.
+
+**Example:**
+```
+## Analysis (compound-engineering-plugin)
+
+Scanned **24 sessions** for this project.
+Found **312 unique Bash commands** across those sessions.
+
+- **245** already covered by your 43 existing allowlist rules (79%)
+- **61** used fewer than 5 times (filtered as noise)
+- **6 commands** remain that regularly trigger permission prompts
+```
+
+### Part 2: Recommendations
+
+Present `green` patterns as a numbered table. If `yellowFootnote` is not null, include it as a line after the table.
+
+```
+### Safe to auto-allow
+| # | Pattern | Evidence |
+|---|---------|----------|
+| 1 | `Bash(bun test *)` | 23 uses across 8 sessions |
+| 2 | `Bash(bun run *)` | 18 uses, covers dev/build/lint scripts |
+| 3 | `Bash(node *)` | 12 uses across 5 sessions |
+
+Also frequently used: bun install, mkdir (not classified as safe to auto-allow but may be worth reviewing)
+```
+
+If `redExamples` is non-empty, show a compact "Blocked" table after the recommendations. This builds confidence that the classifier is doing its job. Show up to 3 examples.
+
+```
+### Blocked from recommendations
+| Pattern | Reason | Uses |
+|---------|--------|------|
+| `rm *` | Irreversible file deletion | 21 |
+| `eval *` | Arbitrary code execution | 14 |
+| `git reset --hard *` | Destroys uncommitted work | 5 |
+```
+
+### Part 3: Bottom line
+
+**One sentence only.** Frame the impact relative to current coverage using the script's stats. Nothing else -- no pattern names, no usage counts, no elaboration. The question tool UI that immediately follows will visually clip any trailing text, so this must fit on a single short line.
+
+```
+Adding 22 rules would bring your allowlist coverage from 65% to 93%.
+```
+
+Compute the percentages from stats:
+- **Before:** `alreadyCovered / totalExtracted * 100`
+- **After:** `(alreadyCovered + greenRawCount) / totalExtracted * 100`
+
+Use `greenRawCount` (the number of unique raw commands the green patterns cover), not `patternsReturned` (which is just the number of normalized patterns).
+
+## Step 4: Get User Confirmation
+
+The recommendations table is already displayed. Use the platform's blocking question tool to ask for the decision:
+
+1. **Apply all to user settings** (`~/.claude/settings.json`)
+2. **Apply all to project settings** (`.claude/settings.json`)
+3. **Skip**
+
+If the user wants to exclude specific items, they can reply in free text (e.g., "all except 3 and 7 to user settings"). The numbered table is already visible for reference -- no need to re-list items in the question tool.
+
+## Step 5: Apply to Settings
+
+For each target settings file:
+
+1. Read the current file (create `{ "permissions": { "allow": [] } }` if it doesn't exist)
+2. Append new patterns to `permissions.allow`, avoiding duplicates
+3. Sort the allow array alphabetically
+4. Write back with 2-space indentation
+5. **Verify the write** -- tell the user you're validating the JSON before running this command, e.g., "Verifying settings.json is valid JSON..." The command looks alarming without context:
+   ```bash
+   node -e "JSON.parse(require('fs').readFileSync('<path>','utf8'))"
+   ```
+   If this fails, the file is invalid JSON. Immediately restore from the content read in step 1 and report the error. Do not continue to other files.
+
+After successful verification:
+
+```
+Applied N rules to ~/.claude/settings.json
+Applied M rules to .claude/settings.json
+
+These commands will no longer trigger permission prompts.
+```
+
+If `.claude/settings.json` was modified and is tracked by git, mention that committing it would benefit teammates.
+
+## Edge Cases
+
+- **No project context** (running outside a project): Only offer user-level settings as write target.
+- **Settings file doesn't exist**: Create it with `{ "permissions": { "allow": [] } }`. For `.claude/settings.json`, also create the `.claude/` directory if needed.
+- **Deny rules**: If a deny rule already blocks a command, warn rather than adding an allow rule (deny takes precedence in Claude Code).

plugins/compound-engineering/skills/claude-permissions-optimizer/scripts/extract-commands.mjs

@@ -0,0 +1,661 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+
+// Extracts, normalizes, and pre-classifies Bash commands from Claude Code sessions.
+// Filters against the current allowlist, groups by normalized pattern, and classifies
+// each pattern as green/yellow/red so the model can review rather than classify from scratch.
+//
+// Usage: node extract-commands.mjs [--days <N>] [--project-slug <slug>] [--min-count 5]
+//                                  [--settings <path>] [--settings <path>] ...
+//
+// Analyzes the most recent sessions, bounded by both count and time.
+// Defaults: last 200 sessions or 30 days, whichever is more restrictive.
+//
+// Output: JSON with { green, yellowFootnote, stats }
+
+import { readdir, readFile, stat } from "node:fs/promises";
+import { join } from "node:path";
+import { homedir } from "node:os";
+
+const args = process.argv.slice(2);
+
+function flag(name, fallback) {
+  const i = args.indexOf(`--${name}`);
+  return i !== -1 && args[i + 1] ? args[i + 1] : fallback;
+}
+
+function flagAll(name) {
+  const results = [];
+  let i = 0;
+  while (i < args.length) {
+    if (args[i] === `--${name}` && args[i + 1]) {
+      results.push(args[i + 1]);
+      i += 2;
+    } else {
+      i++;
+    }
+  }
+  return results;
+}
+
+const days = parseInt(flag("days", "30"), 10);
+const maxSessions = parseInt(flag("max-sessions", "500"), 10);
+const minCount = parseInt(flag("min-count", "5"), 10);
+const projectSlugFilter = flag("project-slug", null);
+const settingsPaths = flagAll("settings");
+const claudeDir = process.env.CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR || join(homedir(), ".claude");
+const projectsDir = join(claudeDir, "projects");
+const cutoff = Date.now() - days * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
+
+// ── Allowlist loading ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+const allowPatterns = [];
+
+async function loadAllowlist(filePath) {
+  try {
+    const content = await readFile(filePath, "utf-8");
+    const settings = JSON.parse(content);
+    const allow = settings?.permissions?.allow || [];
+    for (const rule of allow) {
+      const match = rule.match(/^Bash\((.+)\)$/);
+      if (match) {
+        allowPatterns.push(match[1]);
+      } else if (rule === "Bash" || rule === "Bash(*)") {
+        allowPatterns.push("*");
+      }
+    }
+  } catch {
+    // file doesn't exist or isn't valid JSON
+  }
+}
+
+if (settingsPaths.length === 0) {
+  settingsPaths.push(join(claudeDir, "settings.json"));
+  settingsPaths.push(join(process.cwd(), ".claude", "settings.json"));
+  settingsPaths.push(join(process.cwd(), ".claude", "settings.local.json"));
+}
+
+for (const p of settingsPaths) {
+  await loadAllowlist(p);
+}
+
+function isAllowed(command) {
+  for (const pattern of allowPatterns) {
+    if (pattern === "*") return true;
+    if (matchGlob(pattern, command)) return true;
+  }
+  return false;
+}
+
+function matchGlob(pattern, command) {
+  const normalized = pattern.replace(/:(\*)$/, " $1");
+  let regexStr;
+  if (normalized.endsWith(" *")) {
+    const base = normalized.slice(0, -2);
+    const escaped = base.replace(/[.+^${}()|[\]\\]/g, "\\$&");
+    regexStr = "^" + escaped + "($| .*)";
+  } else {
+    regexStr =
+      "^" +
+      normalized
+        .replace(/[.+^${}()|[\]\\]/g, "\\$&")
+        .replace(/\*/g, ".*") +
+      "$";
+  }
+  try {
+    return new RegExp(regexStr).test(command);
+  } catch {
+    return false;
+  }
+}
+
+// ── Classification rules ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// RED: patterns that should never be allowlisted with wildcards.
+// Checked first -- highest priority.
+const RED_PATTERNS = [
+  // Destructive file ops -- all rm variants
+  { test: /^rm\s/, reason: "Irreversible file deletion" },
+  { test: /^sudo\s/, reason: "Privilege escalation" },
+  { test: /^su\s/, reason: "Privilege escalation" },
+  // find with destructive actions (must be before GREEN_BASES check)
+  { test: /\bfind\b.*\s-delete\b/, reason: "find -delete permanently removes files" },
+  { test: /\bfind\b.*\s-exec\s+rm\b/, reason: "find -exec rm permanently removes files" },
+  // ast-grep rewrite modifies files in place
+  { test: /\b(ast-grep|sg)\b.*--rewrite\b/, reason: "ast-grep --rewrite modifies files in place" },
+  // sed -i edits files in place
+  { test: /\bsed\s+.*-i\b/, reason: "sed -i modifies files in place" },
+  // Git irreversible
+  { test: /git\s+(?:\S+\s+)*push\s+.*--force(?!-with-lease)/, reason: "Force push overwrites remote history" },
+  { test: /git\s+(?:\S+\s+)*push\s+.*\s-f\b/, reason: "Force push overwrites remote history" },
+  { test: /git\s+(?:\S+\s+)*push\s+-f\b/, reason: "Force push overwrites remote history" },
+  { test: /git\s+reset\s+--(hard|merge)/, reason: "Destroys uncommitted work" },
+  { test: /git\s+clean\s+.*(-[a-z]*f[a-z]*\b|--force\b)/, reason: "Permanently deletes untracked files" },
+  { test: /git\s+commit\s+.*--no-verify/, reason: "Skips safety hooks" },
+  { test: /git\s+config\s+--system/, reason: "System-wide config change" },
+  { test: /git\s+filter-branch/, reason: "Rewrites entire repo history" },
+  { test: /git\s+filter-repo/, reason: "Rewrites repo history" },
+  { test: /git\s+gc\s+.*--aggressive/, reason: "Can remove recoverable objects" },
+  { test: /git\s+reflog\s+expire/, reason: "Removes recovery safety net" },
+  { test: /git\s+stash\s+clear\b/, reason: "Removes ALL stash entries permanently" },
+  { test: /git\s+branch\s+.*(-D\b|--force\b)/, reason: "Force-deletes without merge check" },
+  { test: /git\s+checkout\s+.*\s--\s/, reason: "Discards uncommitted changes" },
+  { test: /git\s+checkout\s+--\s/, reason: "Discards uncommitted changes" },
+  { test: /git\s+restore\s+(?!.*(-S\b|--staged\b))/, reason: "Discards working tree changes" },
+  // Publishing -- permanent across all ecosystems
+  { test: /\b(npm|yarn|pnpm)\s+publish\b/, reason: "Permanent package publishing" },
+  { test: /\bnpm\s+unpublish\b/, reason: "Permanent package removal" },
+  { test: /\bcargo\s+publish\b/, reason: "Permanent crate publishing" },
+  { test: /\bcargo\s+yank\b/, reason: "Unavails crate version" },
+  { test: /\bgem\s+push\b/, reason: "Permanent gem publishing" },
+  { test: /\bpoetry\s+publish\b/, reason: "Permanent package publishing" },
+  { test: /\btwine\s+upload\b/, reason: "Permanent package publishing" },
+  { test: /\bgh\s+release\s+create\b/, reason: "Permanent release creation" },
+  // Shell injection
+  { test: /\|\s*(sh|bash|zsh)\b/, reason: "Pipe to shell execution" },
+  { test: /\beval\s/, reason: "Arbitrary code execution" },
+  // Docker destructive
+  { test: /docker\s+run\s+.*--privileged/, reason: "Full host access" },
+  { test: /docker\s+system\s+prune\b(?!.*--dry-run)/, reason: "Removes all unused data" },
+  { test: /docker\s+volume\s+(rm|prune)\b/, reason: "Permanent data deletion" },
+  { test: /docker[- ]compose\s+down\s+.*(-v\b|--volumes\b)/, reason: "Removes volumes and data" },
+  { test: /docker[- ]compose\s+down\s+.*--rmi\b/, reason: "Removes all images" },
+  { test: /docker\s+(rm|rmi)\s+.*-[a-z]*f/, reason: "Force removes without confirmation" },
+  // System
+  { test: /^reboot\b/, reason: "System restart" },
+  { test: /^shutdown\b/, reason: "System halt" },
+  { test: /^halt\b/, reason: "System halt" },
+  { test: /\bsystemctl\s+(stop|disable|mask)\b/, reason: "Stops system services" },
+  { test: /\bkill\s+-9\b/, reason: "Force kill without cleanup" },
+  { test: /\bpkill\s+-9\b/, reason: "Force kill by name" },
+  // Disk destructive
+  { test: /\bdd\s+.*\bof=/, reason: "Raw disk write" },
+  { test: /\bmkfs\b/, reason: "Formats disk partition" },
+  // Permissions
+  { test: /\bchmod\s+777\b/, reason: "World-writable permissions" },
+  { test: /\bchmod\s+-R\b/, reason: "Recursive permission change" },
+  { test: /\bchown\s+-R\b/, reason: "Recursive ownership change" },
+  // Database destructive
+  { test: /\bDROP\s+(DATABASE|TABLE|SCHEMA)\b/i, reason: "Permanent data deletion" },
+  { test: /\bTRUNCATE\b/i, reason: "Permanent row deletion" },
+  // Network
+  { test: /^(nc|ncat)\s/, reason: "Raw socket access" },
+  // Credential exposure
+  { test: /\bcat\s+\.env.*\|/, reason: "Credential exposure via pipe" },
+  { test: /\bprintenv\b.*\|/, reason: "Credential exposure via pipe" },
+  // Package removal (from DCG)
+  { test: /\bpip3?\s+uninstall\b/, reason: "Package removal" },
+  { test: /\bapt(?:-get)?\s+(remove|purge|autoremove)\b/, reason: "Package removal" },
+  { test: /\bbrew\s+uninstall\b/, reason: "Package removal" },
+];
+
+// GREEN: base commands that are always read-only / safe.
+// NOTE: `find` is intentionally excluded -- `find -delete` and `find -exec rm`
+// are destructive. Safe find usage is handled via GREEN_COMPOUND instead.
+const GREEN_BASES = new Set([
+  "ls", "cat", "head", "tail", "wc", "file", "tree", "stat", "du",
+  "diff", "grep", "rg", "ag", "ack", "which", "whoami", "pwd", "echo",
+  "printf", "env", "printenv", "uname", "hostname", "jq", "sort", "uniq",
+  "tr", "cut", "less", "more", "man", "type", "realpath", "dirname",
+  "basename", "date", "ps", "top", "htop", "free", "uptime",
+  "id", "groups", "lsof", "open", "xdg-open",
+]);
+
+// GREEN: compound patterns
+const GREEN_COMPOUND = [
+  /--version\s*$/,
+  /--help(\s|$)/,
+  /^git\s+(status|log|diff|show|blame|shortlog|branch\s+-[alv]|remote\s+-v|rev-parse|describe|reflog\b(?!\s+expire))\b/,
+  /^git\s+tag\s+(-l\b|--list\b)/,  // tag listing (not creation)
+  /^git\s+stash\s+(list|show)\b/,  // stash read-only operations
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm|yarn)\s+run\s+(test|lint|build|check|typecheck)\b/,
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm|yarn)\s+(test|lint|audit|outdated|list)\b/,
+  /^(npx|bunx)\s+(vitest|jest|eslint|prettier|tsc)\b/,
+  /^(pytest|jest|cargo\s+test|go\s+test|rspec|bundle\s+exec\s+rspec|make\s+test|rake\s+rspec)\b/,
+  /^(eslint|prettier|rubocop|black|flake8|cargo\s+(clippy|fmt)|gofmt|golangci-lint|tsc(\s+--noEmit)?|mypy|pyright)\b/,
+  /^(cargo\s+(build|check|doc|bench)|go\s+(build|vet))\b/,
+  /^pnpm\s+--filter\s/,
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm|yarn)\s+(typecheck|format|verify|validate|check|analyze)\b/,  // common safe script names
+  /^git\s+-C\s+\S+\s+(status|log|diff|show|branch|remote|rev-parse|describe)\b/,  // git -C <dir> <read-only>
+  /^docker\s+(ps|images|logs|inspect|stats|system\s+df)\b/,
+  /^docker[- ]compose\s+(ps|logs|config)\b/,
+  /^systemctl\s+(status|list-|show|is-|cat)\b/,
+  /^journalctl\b/,
+  /^(pg_dump|mysqldump)\b(?!.*--clean)/,
+  /\b--dry-run\b/,
+  /^git\s+clean\s+.*(-[a-z]*n|--dry-run)\b/,  // git clean dry run
+  // NOTE: find is intentionally NOT green. Bash(find *) would also match
+  // find -delete and find -exec rm in Claude Code's allowlist glob matching.
+  // Commands with mode-switching flags: only green when the normalized pattern
+  // is narrow enough that the allowlist glob can't match the destructive form.
+  // Bash(sed -n *) is safe; Bash(sed *) would also match sed -i.
+  /^sed\s+-(?!i\b)[a-zA-Z]\s/,  // sed with a non-destructive flag (matches normalized sed -n *, sed -e *, etc.)
+  /^(ast-grep|sg)\b(?!.*--rewrite)/,  // ast-grep without --rewrite
+  /^find\s+-(?:name|type|path|iname)\s/,  // find with safe predicate flag (matches normalized form)
+  // gh CLI read-only operations
+  /^gh\s+(pr|issue|run)\s+(view|list|status|diff|checks)\b/,
+  /^gh\s+repo\s+(view|list|clone)\b/,
+  /^gh\s+api\b/,
+];
+
+// YELLOW: base commands that modify local state but are recoverable
+const YELLOW_BASES = new Set([
+  "mkdir", "touch", "cp", "mv", "tee", "curl", "wget", "ssh", "scp", "rsync",
+  "python", "python3", "node", "ruby", "perl", "make", "just",
+  "awk",  // awk can write files; safe forms handled case-by-case if needed
+]);
+
+// YELLOW: compound patterns
+const YELLOW_COMPOUND = [
+  /^git\s+(add|commit(?!\s+.*--no-verify)|checkout(?!\s+--\s)|switch|pull|push(?!\s+.*--force)(?!\s+.*-f\b)|fetch|merge|rebase|stash(?!\s+clear\b)|branch\b(?!\s+.*(-D\b|--force\b))|cherry-pick|tag|clone)\b/,
+  /^git\s+push\s+--force-with-lease\b/,
+  /^git\s+restore\s+.*(-S\b|--staged\b)/,  // restore --staged is safe (just unstages)
+  /^git\s+gc\b(?!\s+.*--aggressive)/,
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm|yarn)\s+install\b/,
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm|yarn)\s+(add|remove|uninstall|update)\b/,
+  /^(npm|bun|pnpm)\s+run\s+(start|dev|serve)\b/,
+  /^(pip|pip3)\s+install\b(?!\s+https?:)/,
+  /^bundle\s+install\b/,
+  /^(cargo\s+add|go\s+get)\b/,
+  /^docker\s+(build|run(?!\s+.*--privileged)|stop|start)\b/,
+  /^docker[- ]compose\s+(up|down\b(?!\s+.*(-v\b|--volumes\b|--rmi\b)))/,
+  /^systemctl\s+restart\b/,
+  /^kill\s+(?!.*-9)\d/,
+  /^rake\b/,
+  // gh CLI write operations (recoverable)
+  /^gh\s+(pr|issue)\s+(create|edit|comment|close|reopen|merge)\b/,
+  /^gh\s+run\s+(rerun|cancel|watch)\b/,
+];
+
+function classify(command) {
+  // Extract the first command from compound chains (&&, ||, ;) and pipes
+  // so that `cd /dir && git branch -D feat` classifies as green (cd),
+  // not red (git branch -D). This matches what normalize() does.
+  const compoundMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*(&&|\|\||;)\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (compoundMatch) return classify(compoundMatch[1].trim());
+  const pipeMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*\|\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (pipeMatch && !/\|\s*(sh|bash|zsh)\b/.test(command)) {
+    return classify(pipeMatch[1].trim());
+  }
+
+  // RED check first (highest priority)
+  for (const { test, reason } of RED_PATTERNS) {
+    if (test.test(command)) return { tier: "red", reason };
+  }
+
+  // GREEN checks
+  const baseCmd = command.split(/\s+/)[0];
+  if (GREEN_BASES.has(baseCmd)) return { tier: "green" };
+  for (const re of GREEN_COMPOUND) {
+    if (re.test(command)) return { tier: "green" };
+  }
+
+  // YELLOW checks
+  if (YELLOW_BASES.has(baseCmd)) return { tier: "yellow" };
+  for (const re of YELLOW_COMPOUND) {
+    if (re.test(command)) return { tier: "yellow" };
+  }
+
+  // Unclassified -- silently dropped from output
+  return { tier: "unknown" };
+}
+
+// ── Normalization ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// Risk-modifying flags that must NOT be collapsed into wildcards.
+// Global flags are always preserved; context-specific flags only matter
+// for certain base commands.
+const GLOBAL_RISK_FLAGS = new Set([
+  "--force", "--hard", "-rf", "--privileged", "--no-verify",
+  "--system", "--force-with-lease", "-D", "--force-if-includes",
+  "--volumes", "--rmi", "--rewrite", "--delete",
+]);
+
+// Flags that are only risky for specific base commands.
+// -f means force-push in git, force-remove in docker, but pattern-file in grep.
+// -v means remove-volumes in docker-compose, but verbose everywhere else.
+const CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS = {
+  "-f": new Set(["git", "docker", "rm"]),
+  "-v": new Set(["docker", "docker-compose"]),
+};
+
+function isRiskFlag(token, base) {
+  if (GLOBAL_RISK_FLAGS.has(token)) return true;
+  // Check context-specific flags
+  const contexts = CONTEXTUAL_RISK_FLAGS[token];
+  if (contexts && base && contexts.has(base)) return true;
+  // Combined short flags containing risk chars: -rf, -fr, -fR, etc.
+  if (/^-[a-zA-Z]*[rf][a-zA-Z]*$/.test(token) && token.length <= 4) return true;
+  return false;
+}
+
+function normalize(command) {
+  // Don't normalize shell injection patterns
+  if (/\|\s*(sh|bash|zsh)\b/.test(command)) return command;
+  // Don't normalize sudo -- keep as-is
+  if (/^sudo\s/.test(command)) return "sudo *";
+
+  // Handle pnpm --filter <pkg> <subcommand> specially
+  const pnpmFilter = command.match(/^pnpm\s+--filter\s+\S+\s+(\S+)/);
+  if (pnpmFilter) return "pnpm --filter * " + pnpmFilter[1] + " *";
+
+  // Handle sed specially -- preserve the mode flag to keep safe patterns narrow.
+  // sed -i (in-place) is destructive; sed -n, sed -e, bare sed are read-only.
+  if (/^sed\s/.test(command)) {
+    if (/\s-i\b/.test(command)) return "sed -i *";
+    const sedFlag = command.match(/^sed\s+(-[a-zA-Z])\s/);
+    return sedFlag ? "sed " + sedFlag[1] + " *" : "sed *";
+  }
+
+  // Handle ast-grep specially -- preserve --rewrite flag.
+  if (/^(ast-grep|sg)\s/.test(command)) {
+    const base = command.startsWith("sg") ? "sg" : "ast-grep";
+    return /\s--rewrite\b/.test(command) ? base + " --rewrite *" : base + " *";
+  }
+
+  // Handle find specially -- preserve key action flags.
+  // find -delete and find -exec rm are destructive; find -name/-type are safe.
+  if (/^find\s/.test(command)) {
+    if (/\s-delete\b/.test(command)) return "find -delete *";
+    if (/\s-exec\s/.test(command)) return "find -exec *";
+    // Extract the first predicate flag for a narrower safe pattern
+    const findFlag = command.match(/\s(-(?:name|type|path|iname))\s/);
+    return findFlag ? "find " + findFlag[1] + " *" : "find *";
+  }
+
+  // Handle git -C <dir> <subcommand> -- strip the -C <dir> and normalize the git subcommand
+  const gitC = command.match(/^git\s+-C\s+\S+\s+(.+)$/);
+  if (gitC) return normalize("git " + gitC[1]);
+
+  // Split on compound operators -- normalize the first command only
+  const compoundMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*(&&|\|\||;)\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (compoundMatch) {
+    return normalize(compoundMatch[1].trim());
+  }
+
+  // Strip trailing pipe chains for normalization (e.g., `cmd | tail -5`)
+  // but preserve pipe-to-shell (already handled by shell injection check above)
+  const pipeMatch = command.match(/^(.+?)\s*\|\s*(.+)$/);
+  if (pipeMatch) {
+    return normalize(pipeMatch[1].trim());
+  }
+
+  // Strip trailing redirections (2>&1, > file, >> file)
+  const cleaned = command.replace(/\s*[12]?>>?\s*\S+\s*$/, "").replace(/\s*2>&1\s*$/, "").trim();
+
+  const parts = cleaned.split(/\s+/);
+  if (parts.length === 0) return command;
+
+  const base = parts[0];
+
+  // For git/docker/gh/npm etc, include the subcommand
+  const multiWordBases = ["git", "docker", "docker-compose", "gh", "npm", "bun",
+    "pnpm", "yarn", "cargo", "pip", "pip3", "bundle", "systemctl", "kubectl"];
+
+  let prefix = base;
+  let argStart = 1;
+
+  if (multiWordBases.includes(base) && parts.length > 1) {
+    prefix = base + " " + parts[1];
+    argStart = 2;
+  }
+
+  // Preserve risk-modifying flags in the remaining args
+  const preservedFlags = [];
+  for (let i = argStart; i < parts.length; i++) {
+    if (isRiskFlag(parts[i], base)) {
+      preservedFlags.push(parts[i]);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Build the normalized pattern
+  if (parts.length <= argStart && preservedFlags.length === 0) {
+    return prefix; // no args, no flags: e.g., "git status"
+  }
+
+  const flagStr = preservedFlags.length > 0 ? " " + preservedFlags.join(" ") : "";
+  const hasVaryingArgs = parts.length > argStart + preservedFlags.length;
+
+  if (hasVaryingArgs) {
+    return prefix + flagStr + " *";
+  }
+  return prefix + flagStr;
+}
+
+// ── Session file scanning ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+const commands = new Map();
+let filesScanned = 0;
+const sessionsScanned = new Set();
+
+async function listDirs(dir) {
+  try {
+    const entries = await readdir(dir, { withFileTypes: true });
+    return entries.filter((e) => e.isDirectory()).map((e) => e.name);
+  } catch {
+    return [];
+  }
+}
+
+async function listJsonlFiles(dir) {
+  try {
+    const entries = await readdir(dir, { withFileTypes: true });
+    return entries
+      .filter((e) => e.isFile() && e.name.endsWith(".jsonl"))
+      .map((e) => e.name);
+  } catch {
+    return [];
+  }
+}
+
+async function processFile(filePath, sessionId) {
+  try {
+    filesScanned++;
+    sessionsScanned.add(sessionId);
+
+    const content = await readFile(filePath, "utf-8");
+    for (const line of content.split("\n")) {
+      if (!line.includes('"Bash"')) continue;
+      try {
+        const record = JSON.parse(line);
+        if (record.type !== "assistant") continue;
+        const blocks = record.message?.content;
+        if (!Array.isArray(blocks)) continue;
+        for (const block of blocks) {
+          if (block.type !== "tool_use" || block.name !== "Bash") continue;
+          const cmd = block.input?.command;
+          if (!cmd) continue;
+          const ts = record.timestamp
+            ? new Date(record.timestamp).getTime()
+            : info.mtimeMs;
+          const existing = commands.get(cmd);
+          if (existing) {
+            existing.count++;
+            existing.sessions.add(sessionId);
+            existing.firstSeen = Math.min(existing.firstSeen, ts);
+            existing.lastSeen = Math.max(existing.lastSeen, ts);
+          } else {
+            commands.set(cmd, {
+              count: 1,
+              sessions: new Set([sessionId]),
+              firstSeen: ts,
+              lastSeen: ts,
+            });
+          }
+        }
+      } catch {
+        // skip malformed lines
+      }
+    }
+  } catch {
+    // skip unreadable files
+  }
+}
+
+// Collect all candidate session files, then sort by recency and limit
+const candidates = [];
+const projectSlugs = await listDirs(projectsDir);
+for (const slug of projectSlugs) {
+  if (projectSlugFilter && slug !== projectSlugFilter) continue;
+  const slugDir = join(projectsDir, slug);
+  const jsonlFiles = await listJsonlFiles(slugDir);
+  for (const f of jsonlFiles) {
+    const filePath = join(slugDir, f);
+    try {
+      const info = await stat(filePath);
+      if (info.mtimeMs >= cutoff) {
+        candidates.push({ filePath, sessionId: f.replace(".jsonl", ""), mtime: info.mtimeMs });
+      }
+    } catch {
+      // skip unreadable files
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+// Sort by most recent first, then take at most maxSessions
+candidates.sort((a, b) => b.mtime - a.mtime);
+const toProcess = candidates.slice(0, maxSessions);
+
+await Promise.all(
+  toProcess.map((c) => processFile(c.filePath, c.sessionId))
+);
+
+// ── Filter, normalize, group, classify ─────────────────────────────────────
+
+const totalExtracted = commands.size;
+let alreadyCovered = 0;
+let belowThreshold = 0;
+
+// Group raw commands by normalized pattern, tracking unique sessions per group.
+// Normalize and group FIRST, then apply the min-count threshold to the grouped
+// totals. This prevents many low-frequency variants of the same pattern from
+// being individually discarded as noise when they collectively exceed the threshold.
+const patternGroups = new Map();
+
+for (const [command, data] of commands) {
+  if (isAllowed(command)) {
+    alreadyCovered++;
+    continue;
+  }
+
+  const pattern = "Bash(" + normalize(command) + ")";
+  const { tier, reason } = classify(command);
+
+  const existing = patternGroups.get(pattern);
+  if (existing) {
+    existing.rawCommands.push({ command, count: data.count });
+    existing.totalCount += data.count;
+    // Merge session sets to avoid overcounting
+    for (const s of data.sessions) existing.sessionSet.add(s);
+    // Escalation: highest tier wins
+    if (tier === "red" && existing.tier !== "red") {
+      existing.tier = "red";
+      existing.reason = reason;
+    } else if (tier === "yellow" && existing.tier === "green") {
+      existing.tier = "yellow";
+    } else if (tier === "unknown" && existing.tier === "green") {
+      existing.tier = "unknown";
+    }
+  } else {
+    patternGroups.set(pattern, {
+      rawCommands: [{ command, count: data.count }],
+      totalCount: data.count,
+      sessionSet: new Set(data.sessions),
+      tier,
+      reason: reason || null,
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+// Now filter by min-count on the GROUPED totals
+for (const [pattern, data] of patternGroups) {
+  if (data.totalCount < minCount) {
+    belowThreshold += data.rawCommands.length;
+    patternGroups.delete(pattern);
+  }
+}
+
+// Post-grouping safety check: normalization can broaden a safe command into an
+// unsafe pattern (e.g., "node --version" is green, but normalizes to "node *"
+// which would also match arbitrary code execution). Re-classify the normalized
+// pattern itself and escalate if the broader form is riskier.
+for (const [pattern, data] of patternGroups) {
+  if (data.tier !== "green") continue;
+  if (!pattern.includes("*")) continue;
+  const cmd = pattern.replace(/^Bash\(|\)$/g, "");
+  const { tier, reason } = classify(cmd);
+  if (tier === "red") {
+    data.tier = "red";
+    data.reason = reason;
+  } else if (tier === "yellow") {
+    data.tier = "yellow";
+  } else if (tier === "unknown") {
+    data.tier = "unknown";
+  }
+}
+
+// Only output green (safe) patterns. Yellow, red, and unknown are counted
+// in stats for transparency but not included as arrays.
+const green = [];
+let greenRawCount = 0; // unique raw commands covered by green patterns
+let yellowCount = 0;
+const redBlocked = [];
+let unclassified = 0;
+const yellowNames = []; // brief list for the footnote
+
+for (const [pattern, data] of patternGroups) {
+  switch (data.tier) {
+    case "green":
+      green.push({
+        pattern,
+        count: data.totalCount,
+        sessions: data.sessionSet.size,
+        examples: data.rawCommands
+          .sort((a, b) => b.count - a.count)
+          .slice(0, 3)
+          .map((c) => c.command),
+      });
+      greenRawCount += data.rawCommands.length;
+      break;
+    case "yellow":
+      yellowCount++;
+      yellowNames.push(pattern.replace(/^Bash\(|\)$/g, "").replace(/ \*$/, ""));
+      break;
+    case "red":
+      redBlocked.push({
+        pattern: pattern.replace(/^Bash\(|\)$/g, ""),
+        reason: data.reason,
+        count: data.totalCount,
+      });
+      break;
+    default:
+      unclassified++;
+  }
+}
+
+green.sort((a, b) => b.count - a.count);
+redBlocked.sort((a, b) => b.count - a.count);
+
+const output = {
+  green,
+  redExamples: redBlocked.slice(0, 5),
+  yellowFootnote: yellowNames.length > 0
+    ? `Also frequently used: ${yellowNames.join(", ")} (not classified as safe to auto-allow but may be worth reviewing)`
+    : null,
+  stats: {
+    totalExtracted,
+    alreadyCovered,
+    belowThreshold,
+    unclassified,
+    yellowSkipped: yellowCount,
+    redBlocked: redBlocked.length,
+    patternsReturned: green.length,
+    greenRawCount,
+    sessionsScanned: sessionsScanned.size,
+    filesScanned,
+    allowPatternsLoaded: allowPatterns.length,
+    daysWindow: days,
+    minCount,
+  },
+};
+
+console.log(JSON.stringify(output, null, 2));