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Summary

Creates a NEW generate-codebase-context prompt for systematic codebase analysis before feature development.

Why This Matters

  • Before: No structured way to analyze codebases → developers jump straight to coding without understanding existing patterns
  • After: Evidence-based analysis with confidence levels → informed decisions aligned with existing architecture

What's Included

1. New Prompt (Main Deliverable)

prompts/generate-codebase-context.md - 877 lines

  • 6-phase analysis process
  • Evidence citation standards
  • Confidence assessment (High/Medium/Low)
  • Execution path tracing
  • Essential files list (5-10 priority files)
  • Interactive questioning (not batch)
  • Comprehensive example output

2. Research Analysis (Supporting Documentation)

docs/research/codebase-context/ - ~26,000 words

  • claude-code-feature-dev-comparison.md (18,287 words)
  • research-synthesis.md (8,000+ words)
  • README.md (research overview)
  • Cataloged existing research files (code-analyst, information-analyst, context_bootstrap)

3. Progress Tracking

docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md - Complete implementation tracking:

  • Phase 1 (This PR): New codebase-context prompt ✅
  • Phase 2 (Next PR): Enhance spec, add architecture-options, add review-implementation
  • Phase 3 (Future): Examples, tutorials, polish

Key Features

  1. Evidence Citations - Every finding needs proof:

    • Code: file.ts:45-67
    • Docs: doc.md#heading
    • User: [User confirmed: 2025-01-21]
  2. Confidence Levels - Distinguish facts from inferences:

    • 🟢 High (strong evidence)
    • 🟡 Medium (inferred, needs validation)
    • 🔴 Low (unknown, conflicts)
  3. Separation of Concerns:

    • Code → WHAT/HOW
    • Docs → WHY
    • User → Intent/Goals
  4. Interactive Analysis - Short focused questions (3-5 max), not batch

  5. Actionable Outputs:

    • Execution path traces
    • Essential files with line ranges
    • Clear recommendations

Research Foundation

This prompt is based on proven patterns from:

  1. Claude Code feature-dev plugin

    • Production-tested 7-phase workflow
    • Specialized agents (code-explorer, code-architect, code-reviewer)
    • Evidence-based analysis approach
  2. Existing research patterns

    • code-analyst: WHAT/HOW from code analysis
    • information-analyst: WHY from documentation
    • context_bootstrap: Manager orchestration
  3. Best practices

    • Evidence citations for traceability
    • Confidence levels to distinguish facts from inferences
    • Interactive questioning for better engagement

Impact on Workflow

Before This PR

1. generate-spec → Create specification
2. generate-task-list-from-spec → Break into tasks
3. manage-tasks → Execute

After This PR

1. generate-codebase-context → Analyze codebase (NEW)
   ↓
2. generate-spec → Create specification (can reference context)
3. generate-task-list-from-spec → Break into tasks
4. manage-tasks → Execute

The new prompt is optional but recommended - it provides valuable context for better spec generation.


Success Metrics (Phase 1)

  • ✅ Evidence citations in 100% of code findings
  • ✅ Confidence levels marked for all findings
  • ✅ Documentation audit phase included
  • ✅ Interactive questioning approach (3-5 questions per round)
  • ✅ Essential files list structure (5-10 files with line ranges)
  • ✅ Execution path traces in examples
  • ✅ Complete roadmap for Phase 2 and 3

Future Enhancements (Not in This PR)

Documented in docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md:

Phase 2 (Next PR)

  • Enhance generate-spec with mandatory clarifying phase
  • Create generate-architecture-options prompt (NEW)
  • Create review-implementation prompt (NEW)
  • Update workflow documentation
  • Create ADR template

Phase 3 (Future PR)

  • Complete example walkthroughs
  • Best practices guide
  • Troubleshooting documentation

Review Focus Areas

  1. Prompt Quality: Does the generate-codebase-context prompt provide clear, actionable guidance?
  2. Research Depth: Is the research analysis comprehensive and well-documented?
  3. Evidence Standards: Are the citation formats clear and consistent?
  4. Confidence Assessment: Are the confidence levels well-defined?
  5. Example Output: Does the example structure make sense?
  6. Future Roadmap: Is the Phase 2/3 plan clear and actionable?

Documentation

  • Research Overview: docs/research/codebase-context/README.md
  • Progress Tracking: docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md
  • Main Prompt: prompts/generate-codebase-context.md

All Phase 1 work complete and ready for review! 🎉

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • New Features

    • Added an optional pre-setup "generate context" prompt to produce a structured codebase context for initial analysis and outputs.
  • Documentation

    • Switched to a four‑prompt lifecycle with renumbered stages and updated diagrams.
    • Documented the optional Codebase Context artifact and allowed outputs to be written to docs/ or tasks/.
    • Expanded discovery guidance to include testing frameworks/coverage, build & deployment processes, and code quality gates.

iaminawe and others added 12 commits October 17, 2025 14:16
Remove redundant title field from the generate-spec prompt frontmatter
as the name field is sufficient for identification.

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Remove the title field from all prompt frontmatter files and the
MarkdownPrompt parser to fix Claude Code slash command parsing issues.
The title field with spaces was causing slash commands to break at the
first space character.

Changes:
- Remove title field from MarkdownPrompt dataclass
- Remove title handling in decorator_kwargs() method
- Remove title extraction in load_markdown_prompt()
- Remove title field from all three prompt files
- Add quotes to description fields for consistency
- Fix indentation in manage-tasks.md meta section

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Update test fixtures to remove the title field from prompt frontmatter,
matching the changes made to the actual prompt files and parser.

Also fix indentation for allowed-tools in manage-tasks test fixture.

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- Adds comprehensive prompt for analyzing codebase architecture before feature development

- Includes conversational flow with clarifying questions

- Covers tech stack, database, API, frontend, testing, and deployment patterns

- Generates detailed analysis document to inform spec-driven development

- Integrates with existing generate-spec workflow
- Renames prompt to better reflect its purpose of generating context

- Updates name in YAML frontmatter

- Updates description to match new name

- All functionality remains the same
- Add Claude Code feature-dev plugin comparison analysis

- Document code-analyst and information-analyst patterns from research

- Add context_bootstrap orchestration pattern

- Create research synthesis with actionable recommendations

- Identify gaps: mandatory clarifying phase, architecture options, quality review

- Recommend evidence citation standards and confidence assessments

- Document phased interactive questioning approach
…onfidence levels

- Add evidence citation standards (file:line for code, path#heading for docs)

- Add confidence assessment (High/Medium/Low) for all findings

- Separate WHAT/HOW (from code) vs WHY (from docs/user)

- Add documentation audit phase with rationale extraction

- Add gap identification and user collaboration phase

- Include execution path tracing with step-by-step flows

- Add essential files list (5-10 files with line ranges)

- Change to interactive short questions (not batch questionnaires)

- Flag dormant code, feature toggles, conflicts explicitly

- Add comprehensive example output structure

- Add final checklist for quality assurance
- Document Phase 1 completion (enhanced generate-codebase-context)

- Detail all improvements made in current PR

- Plan Phase 2: spec enhancements, architecture options, review prompt

- Plan Phase 3: examples, tutorials, polish

- Include success metrics and key decisions

- Provide clear roadmap for next 2 PRs
- Summarize all 5 research documents

- Explain how research was applied to Phase 1

- Document key insights and success metrics

- Provide clear references and next steps
- Emphasize that generate-codebase-context is NEW (not just enhanced)

- Detail all new files and research documents added

- Explain why this prompt was needed

- Clarify impact on workflow (optional but recommended)

- Provide clear usage instructions and review focus areas
- Updated summary to highlight this creates a NEW prompt
- Added 'What's New' section explaining the gap being filled
- Clarified that before this PR there was no systematic codebase analysis
- Ensures PR description accurately reflects scope (creation not just enhancement)

Addresses user feedback about PR description focusing on enhancement
while skipping the fact that the prompt was also created.
- Move research from reverse-engineer-prompts/ to codebase-context/
- Move PROGRESS.md to docs/roadmap/ directory
- Remove PR_DESCRIPTION.md (content moved elsewhere)
- Add WARP.md (session notes)

This reorganization better reflects the scope and purpose:
- 'codebase-context' aligns with the prompt name
- 'roadmap' is clearer for tracking implementation progress
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Walkthrough

Adds a new optional pre-setup prompt prompts/generate-context.md to produce a codebase context artifact, expands prompts/generate-spec.md guidance to include testing/build/quality gates, and updates README.md to integrate the optional context phase into the workflow, renumber stages, and allow docs/ outputs.

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Cohort / File(s) Summary
New Context Generation Prompt
prompts/generate-context.md
New comprehensive AI-assistant prompt defining a six-phase workflow for generating codebase context, with front-matter metadata, phase tooling mappings, strict evidence rules, phase stoppoints/auto-continue rules, output formats, confidence frameworks, autonomous/no-questions modes, and appendix/templates for outputs.
Enhanced Spec Guidance
prompts/generate-spec.md
Expanded "What to review" guidance: clarified testing details (test frameworks, coverage, testing conventions) and added bullets for "Build and deployment processes" and "Code quality gates (linting, formatting, pre-commit hooks)".
Updated Workflow Documentation
README.md
Adds optional first-time step /generate-context, documents Codebase Context artifact at docs/00N-SYSTEM.md, renumbers stages to include the optional stage 0 (four prompts total), updates guidance to allow outputs into docs/ as well as tasks/, and adjusts diagrams and workflow text accordingly.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    autonumber
    participant User
    participant ContextPrompt as generate-context
    participant SpecPrompt as generate-spec
    participant TaskPrompt as generate-task-list
    participant Docs as "docs/00N-SYSTEM.md"

    Note over ContextPrompt,Docs `#f8f0d6`: Optional pre-setup phase — produces codebase context

    User->>ContextPrompt: (optional) run /generate-context
    ContextPrompt->>Docs: write codebase context artifact

    Note over SpecPrompt,Docs `#e6f9ec`: Core SDD reads context if present

    User->>SpecPrompt: run /generate-spec
    SpecPrompt->>Docs: read/integrate context
    SpecPrompt->>SpecPrompt: emit spec artifacts

    User->>TaskPrompt: run /generate-task-list
    TaskPrompt->>TaskPrompt: produce task lists from spec

    User->>User: SHIP IT
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Estimated code review effort

🎯 3 (Moderate) | ⏱️ ~20 minutes

  • Review focus:
    • prompts/generate-context.md: validate phase definitions, tooling mappings, evidence rules, output schemas, and auto-continue logic.
    • README.md: verify stage renumbering, artifact paths, diagrams, and cross-references.
    • prompts/generate-spec.md: ensure added review items align with repository standards and the new context artifact.

Possibly related PRs

Poem

🐰 I hopped through files to build the view,

A context page to say what's true,
Six tidy phases, evidence bright,
Specs now follow with clearer sight,
Hooray — the workflow hums tonight! ✨

Pre-merge checks and finishing touches

✅ Passed checks (3 passed)
Check name Status Explanation
Title check ✅ Passed The title accurately summarizes the main change: adding a new codebase context generation prompt with evidence-based analysis, which aligns with the PR's primary deliverable.
Description check ✅ Passed The description covers the template sections adequately: Why (context analysis motivation), What Changed (new prompt and supporting docs), and includes linked spec/task tracking. However, checklist items for tests, linters, and docs updates are not explicitly confirmed as completed.
Docstring Coverage ✅ Passed No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check.
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18-47: ✓ TLDR section is clear and properly numbered.

The ordered list is now correctly numbered 1–5, the optional context step is visibly marked as "(Optional, first time)", and artifact naming (docs/00N-SYSTEM.md, tasks/0001-spec-*) is consistent with the rest of the file. This should pass markdownlint MD029.


73-83: ✓ Optional Pre-Setup section clearly articulates purpose and scope.

The new section explains when and why to use /generate-context, lists practical use cases, and specifies the output artifact (docs/00N-SYSTEM.md with sequential numbering). The distinction between optional and core workflow is clear.


96-162: ✓ Workflow Overview correctly updated to reflect four prompts and optional pre-setup.

The section now accurately describes the four-prompt lifecycle, adds a dedicated subsection for the optional context generation, and includes a clear note on the diagram explaining where the optional phase fits. Output artifacts are consistently named and referenced.


164-170: ✓ Core Artifacts section properly introduces the optional Codebase Context artifact.

The new artifact is clearly marked as optional, placed logically before specs and task lists (since it informs them), and described with appropriate detail. File naming pattern is consistent with earlier sections.


172-233: ✓ Hands-On Usage sections correctly integrate the optional context generation step.

Option 1 clearly explains when and why to use context generation, and Workflow Essentials maintains a concise, parallel sequence. Both sections properly reference output locations (docs/ for context, tasks/ for specs/tasks) and mark the context step as optional and first-time-only.


1-233: ✓ Overall consistency and coherence are strong.

All cross-references to prompts, output artifacts, stages, and terminology are consistent throughout the file. The optional context generation step is integrated uniformly across TLDR, Workflow Overview, and Hands-On Usage sections. Artifact naming patterns, stage numbering, and workflow sequencing are coherent and do not contradict.


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docs/research/codebase-context/claude-code-feature-dev-comparison.md (1)

625-720: Align implementation roadmap with PROGRESS.md Phase 2 planning.

This section outlines Sprints 1-3 with specific tasks, but the file docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md (also in this PR) provides more detailed planning for the same phases. There's some overlap but the emphasis differs:

  • Here (lines 722-738): "Sprint 1" focuses on critical gaps with timeline "Week 1"
  • In PROGRESS.md: Same sprint has more granular effort estimates and acceptance criteria

Recommendation: Cross-reference these documents or consolidate the roadmap into PROGRESS.md as the single source of truth. Either reference PROGRESS.md from this document or ensure both documents stay in sync.

Add a note like:

See [docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md](../../roadmap/PROGRESS.md) for detailed Phase 2 planning, 
effort estimates, and acceptance criteria.
docs/research/codebase-context/code-analyst.md (2)

177-231: Good vs. Bad output examples are well-conceived; clarify what "good" means.

The examples at lines 177-231 effectively illustrate the difference between focused, evidence-based analysis and bloated, opinionated analysis. However, the transition between them could be clearer:

Current:

  • "Good Analysis" section is titled but lacks an explicit statement of what makes it good
  • "Bad Analysis" section is titled but lacks an explicit statement of why it's problematic

Suggestion: Add one-sentence summaries to each section:

**Good Analysis** (focuses on what exists and works):
[Demonstrates: specific evidence, confidence marking, working features only]
...

**Bad Analysis** (includes opinions, versions, infrastructure details):
[Problems: includes code quality judgments, specific versions, missing features, internal models]
...

275-280: Clarify the "subprocess" and "manager" relationship.

Line 277 states "You are running in a subprocess to do deep code analysis without overwhelming the main context." This implies orchestration by a higher-level process (the "manager" mentioned in context_bootstrap.md), but this file doesn't explain that relationship clearly.

For someone reading this in isolation: The relationship to manager/Information Analyst/context_bootstrap pattern is not obvious. Consider adding a one-line forward reference at the start of the file:

# Code Analyst

You are a specialized code analysis agent, part of the context_bootstrap pattern 
(see [context_bootstrap.md](./context_bootstrap.md) for orchestration details).
...
docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md (1)

599-607: Key Decisions section provides good traceability; make decision sources explicit.

Lines 570-596 document 5 key decisions with rationale and sources. This is excellent for understanding why choices were made. However, the source citations are brief. For example:

  • Decision 1 references "code-analyst.md + information-analyst.md patterns"
  • Decision 4 references "context_bootstrap.md + Claude Code Phase 3 pattern"

Suggestion: Add brief inline citations showing where in the source documents these patterns are described:

### Decision 1: Evidence Citations
**Decision:** Require file:line for code, path#heading for docs, dated quotes for users
**Rationale:** Provides traceability and accountability for all findings
**Source:** code-analyst.md (lines 267-273, Key Principles), 
           information-analyst.md (lines 151-159, Key Principles)

This makes it easier for reviewers to verify the source and understand the context.

prompts/generate-codebase-context.md (1)

88-137: Phase 1 user questions are clear, but consider adding a note about question scope.

Lines 116-135 provide three initial questions for the user. These are well-crafted and appropriately scoped. However, the instruction "Short - 3 questions max" at line 116 could be reinforced more clearly:

Current state: The note is present but brief

Suggestion: Add context explaining why short questions matter:

#### Questions for User (Short - 3 questions max)

**Important:** Keep questions brief and focused. Extended questionnaires reduce engagement 
and response quality. You'll ask follow-up questions in Phase 5 based on these answers.

1. **Scope:** Should I analyze...

This reinforces a key design principle from the research: "Interactive not batch" (from PROGRESS.md line 87).

docs/research/codebase-context/research-synthesis.md (1)

210-267: Restructuring recommendation for generate-codebase-context is excellent; add migration note.

Lines 210-267 provide a detailed recommendation to split generate-codebase-context into 7 focused phases. This is well-reasoned and clearly explained. However, this represents a significant restructuring of an existing prompt.

Consider adding:

  1. A note about backward compatibility (can old analyses still be referenced?)
  2. A migration guide for users who have existing codebase context documents
  3. A deprecation note if the old structure is being retired

Example:

### Migration Impact

This restructuring will change the output format and process. Users with existing 
codebase context documents should:
- Still valid: All file:line citations remain accurate
- May need updating: If they reference specific sections, page numbers may shift
- Recommended: Regenerate context analyses using the new prompt format for consistency
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[style] ~170-~170: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...s? - What trade-offs were considered? - What problems were these choices solving? *...

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Context: ... - What use cases drove requirements? - What goals or metrics define success? **How...

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prompts/generate-task-list-from-spec.md (1)

3-3: LGTM! Front matter standardization.

The description field has been properly quoted to align with YAML best practices and maintain consistency across prompt files.

prompts/manage-tasks.md (2)

3-3: LGTM! Front matter standardization.

The description field has been properly quoted for consistency.


10-10: LGTM! Improved front matter structure.

The allowed-tools key has been correctly moved under the meta section with proper indentation, improving the organizational structure of the front matter.

prompts/generate-spec.md (1)

3-3: LGTM! Front matter standardization.

The description field has been properly quoted to maintain consistency across prompt files.

tests/conftest.py (1)

76-76: LGTM! Test fixture updated to match prompt changes.

The test fixture correctly reflects the restructured front matter in prompts/manage-tasks.md, where allowed-tools is now nested under the meta key.

docs/research/codebase-context/README.md (1)

1-330: Excellent documentation structure and comprehensive research synthesis.

This README effectively consolidates the research patterns, six-phase workflow, and key principles for codebase context generation. The document provides clear:

  • Research sources with word counts and key findings
  • Applied patterns from code-analyst, information-analyst, and context_bootstrap
  • Success metrics for Phase 1 (completed) and Phase 2 (planned)
  • Evidence-based analysis principles with proper citation standards
  • Integration guidance for future enhancements

The organization supports both immediate use and future planning.

docs/research/codebase-context/information-analyst.md (1)

1-284: Excellent role definition with clear separation of concerns.

This document effectively defines the Information Analyst persona with:

  • Clear responsibilities focused on extracting WHY from documentation
  • Comprehensive output format with evidence citations
  • Proper integration with the Code Analyst role (WHAT/HOW vs WHY)
  • Strong emphasis on source attribution and confidence levels
  • Practical analysis approaches for text and visual documents

The structure supports the six-phase workflow and evidence-based analysis principles described in the broader research.

docs/research/codebase-context/context_bootstrap.md (1)

1-58: Well-structured bootstrap command specification.

This document effectively defines the Bootstrap Context Command with:

  • Clear mission to reverse-engineer codebases into structured documentation
  • Core principles emphasizing interactive dialogue and evidence-based analysis
  • Repository layout awareness for multi-service, monorepo, and single-application patterns
  • Six-phase workflow with clear user collaboration checkpoints
  • Subagent orchestration model coordinating Code Analyst and Information Analyst

The specification aligns well with the research patterns and provides actionable guidance for implementation.

docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md (1)

136-156: Phase 1 completion checklist is incomplete—mark items that are actually done.

Lines 149-154 list a checklist for merge criteria:

- [x] All commits clean and documented
- [x] Enhanced prompt tested
- [x] Research findings documented
- [ ] PR review approved
- [ ] Tests passing (if applicable)

The file states "Phase 1 Complete ✅" (line 19), but the merge criteria checklist has unchecked items. This creates ambiguity: Is Phase 1 truly complete, or are there pending items?

Clarification needed:

  • If PR review hasn't happened yet, is Phase 1 truly "complete"?
  • Should this checklist reflect the goal state (what must be done before merge) or the current state?

Recommendation: Clarify whether "Phase 1 Complete" means "code is ready for review" or "all criteria including review approval are met."

docs/research/codebase-context/claude-code-feature-dev-comparison.md (1)

1-10: External URLs in document are accessible—no action required.

All three external Claude Code resources referenced in lines 829-835 are currently accessible (HTTP 200). The document's references to the GitHub repository and feature-dev plugin documentation are valid.

prompts/generate-codebase-context.md (1)

1-12: Frontmatter structure is consistent across all prompts; no issues found.

All 4 prompts in the prompts/ directory (generate-codebase-context.md, generate-spec.md, generate-task-list-from-spec.md, manage-tasks.md) follow the identical frontmatter structure with name, description, tags, arguments, and meta keys. The nested structure is uniform: all have category and allowed-tools fields under meta, with identical allowed-tools values. Contextual variations (different tag lists and category names) are intentional and appropriate. The prompt loader can reliably parse these files.

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    • Fixed bare URL by converting to markdown link (line 704)
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docs/research/codebase-context/context_bootstrap.md (1)

1-58: Add trailing newline to resolve pipeline failure.

The pipeline indicates this file is missing a trailing newline. Although a prior commit (c19cfe2) claims to have addressed this, the failure persists. The End-of-file Fixer hook requires a single newline character at the end of the file.

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1-887: Add trailing newline to resolve pipeline failure.

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1-704: Add trailing newline to resolve pipeline failure.

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[style] ~176-~176: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...s? - What trade-offs were considered? - What problems were these choices solving? *...

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[uncategorized] ~678-~678: The official name of this software platform is spelled with a capital “H”.
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[style] ~30-~30: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ... - What use cases drove requirements? - What goals or metrics define success? **How...

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[style] ~48-~48: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
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[style] ~84-~84: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
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docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md (2)

1-50: Phase 1 completion details are well-documented and actionable.

The progress tracking clearly articulates completed work, research synthesis, evidence standards, and success metrics. The organization is clear and references are specific.


179-320: Phase 2 roadmap is comprehensive but dependencies should be explicit.

Phase 2 outlines three critical prompts (enhance-spec, generate-architecture-options, review-implementation) with specific estimated effort and deliverables. The roadmap is clear and actionable. However, ensure that:

  1. The Phase 2 branch/PR explicitly depends on Phase 1 merge completion
  2. Cross-file coordination between generate-spec enhancements and generate-codebase-context is tested before merge
prompts/generate-codebase-context.md (3)

28-48: Evidence citation standards are well-structured and comprehensive.

The evidence standards clearly specify format for code (path:line-range), documentation (path#heading), and user input ([User confirmed: date]). This establishes a strong foundation for traceability throughout the analysis process.


50-80: Confidence assessment system provides clear criteria and actionable guidance.

The High/Medium/Low confidence framework with specific criteria (explicit documentation, inferred, or unknown) is well-defined and provides clear guidance for when to flag items for validation.


441-887: Comprehensive example output demonstrates implementation of evidence standards.

The extensive 13-section example (from line 441 onward) effectively demonstrates the evidence standards, confidence levels, execution traces, and essential files list in context. This provides clear guidance for implementation.

docs/research/codebase-context/information-analyst.md (2)

22-30: Word repetition in "What/Why/How" questions is acceptable given the role's purpose.

LanguageTool flagged successive sentences beginning with "What" or "Why" (lines 22-30, 40-48, 78-85). However, this repetition is intentional and appropriate: the Information Analyst role is specifically about discovering rationale by asking "Why" questions, and the framework naturally uses "What" and "How" to structure different categories of analysis.

The repetition reinforces the role's focus and is contextually justified. No change needed.

Also applies to: 40-48, 78-85


131-238: Output format clearly specifies structured, evidence-based reporting.

The Information Analysis Summary template (lines 131-238) effectively structures findings around documentation inventory, system context, decision rationale, intended architecture, historical context, conflicts, confidence levels, and questions. The format aligns well with the complementary Code Analyst role for comprehensive separation of concerns.

docs/research/codebase-context/research-synthesis.md (3)

1-34: Research synthesis effectively integrates multiple sources into cohesive framework.

The document successfully synthesizes Code feature-dev analysis, code-analyst.md, information-analyst.md, and context_bootstrap.md into a unified framework with clear separation of concerns (Code Analyst for WHAT/HOW, Information Analyst for WHY, Manager for orchestration).


199-210: Comparison table clearly articulates gaps between current and best-practice approaches.

The matrix comparing current approach vs. research patterns effectively visualizes the gaps in evidence citations, confidence levels, documentation audit, rationale extraction, user collaboration style, and output artifacts. This provides strong justification for the recommended enhancements.


509-521: Integration priority matrix aligns recommendations with feasible sprint-based timeline.

The prioritization of high-impact, low-effort changes (Sprint 1: evidence citations, confidence assessment) before medium/lower-priority work (Sprint 2-3) demonstrates pragmatic project planning. This sequencing allows incremental adoption and testing.

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280-284: No issues found—prior concern resolved.

Verification confirms the trailing newline is present at the end of the file, resolving the issue flagged in the prior review. The file now complies with POSIX standards.

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Fixing CodeRabbit MD036 Issues ✅

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Converted 5 instances of bold emphasis (**text**) to proper Markdown headings (###) in prompts/generate-codebase-context.md:

  1. Line 80: **Always flag Medium and Low confidence items for user validation in the analysis**### Always Flag Medium and Low Confidence Items for User Validation

  2. Line 142: **⛔ STOP - Wait for answers before proceeding**### ⛔ STOP - Wait for Answers Before Proceeding

  3. Line 193: **⛔ STOP - Wait for any needed clarifications**### ⛔ STOP - Wait for Any Needed Clarifications

  4. Line 331: **⛔ STOP - Ask user to validate findings, especially Medium/Low confidence items**### ⛔ STOP - Ask User to Validate Findings, Especially Medium/Low Confidence Items

  5. Line 425: **⛔ STOP - Wait for user answers**### ⛔ STOP - Wait for User Answers

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Converted 5 instances of bold emphasis used as section markers to proper
Markdown headings (### format) in generate-codebase-context.md:
- Line 80: Always flag Medium and Low confidence items
- Line 142: STOP - Wait for answers before proceeding
- Line 193: STOP - Wait for any needed clarifications
- Line 331: STOP - Ask user to validate findings
- Line 425: STOP - Wait for user answers

Resolves markdownlint MD036 violations.

Co-authored-by: Gregg Coppen <iaminawe@users.noreply.github.com>
Incorporates patterns from generate-codebase-context and addresses
feedback for improved spec generation workflow.

Key improvements:
- Add AI Behavior Guidelines for consistent execution
- Add clear 5-phase structure with STOP points
- Add mandatory clarifying questions phase
- Add integration with codebase-context when available
- Add Technical Feasibility Assessment with confidence levels
- Add Architectural Alignment section
- Add Quality Checklist for completeness
- Add tool usage guidance for each phase
- Clarify WHAT/WHY/HOW separation

This aligns generate-spec with the research-driven improvements
from Phase 1 and prepares for better integration with the
generate-codebase-context workflow.

Ref: docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md Phase 2 enhancements
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21-29: AI Behavior Guidelines are well-aligned with evidence-based workflow.

The new guidelines section emphasizes practical principles (ask don't assume, reference context, evidence-based suggestions) that align well with the PR's focus on structured analysis and confidence levels. These guidelines provide clear direction for AI assistants using this prompt.


32-42: Clear optional/mandatory phase distinction improves usability.

Marking Phase 1 as optional while making Phase 2 mandatory provides good flexibility for workflows with or without prior codebase analysis, while ensuring critical clarifying questions are always asked. The conditional guidance ("If codebase-context document exists") is appropriately scoped.


120-131: Technical Feasibility Assessment with confidence levels strengthens spec rigor.

The addition of confidence levels (🟢 High / 🟡 Medium / 🔴 Low) and evidence citations for feasibility assessment directly implements the research-driven approach documented in the PR. This section provides junior developers with both requirements and the rationale for technical risk assessment.


151-162: Structured spec header format with metadata improves traceability.

The new header template includes creation date, author, and codebase context reference, which supports the evidence-based workflow and enables tracking of dependency relationships across specifications and codebase analysis documents.

Implements comprehensive improvements based on expert feedback to
elevate the prompt from production-ready to methodology-grade.

Key enhancements:

1. AI Behavior Guidelines (New Section)
   - Explicit execution rules for consistency
   - Evidence-first synthesis approach
   - Clear confidence assessment standards

2. Tool-Phase Mapping (New Section)
   - Explicit tool usage guidance for each phase
   - Prevents tool misuse and enforces consistency
   - Supports automated and multi-agent execution

3. Repository Scoping Controls (New in Phase 1)
   - Automatic size detection (>5000 files, >100MB)
   - Guided scoping options for large codebases
   - Prevents runaway analysis in monorepos

4. Enhanced Confidence Criteria (Updated)
   - Automation examples (Grep/Glob reference counts)
   - Automatic confidence rules (≥3 refs = Medium+)
   - Clear distinction between auto and manual verification

5. Phase 3.5: Pattern Recognition (NEW PHASE)
   - Bridges raw analysis with architectural philosophy
   - Detects design patterns (Repository, CQRS, Factory, etc.)
   - Identifies anti-patterns (cyclic deps, God objects)
   - Synthesizes architectural philosophy from evidence

6. Crosscutting Concerns Section (New in Phase 4)
   - Logging & observability analysis
   - Error handling & resilience patterns
   - Configuration & secrets management
   - Security practices (auth, validation, CORS)
   - Performance & caching strategies
   - Testing approach assessment

7. Gap Prioritization (Enhanced Phase 5)
   - Priority levels: 🟥 Critical, 🟧 Important, 🟨 Minor
   - Automatic prioritization rules
   - Actionable gap assessment for spec development

8. Version Control Context (New in Output)
   - Commit activity and contributor patterns
   - Code maturity signals (high-churn vs stable files)
   - Ownership patterns (domain experts)
   - Architectural evolution timeline
   - Technical debt indicators

9. Executive Summary Mode (Optional Output)
   - 2-page quick read option
   - High-level strengths and attention areas
   - Recommended next steps

Impact:
- Transforms prompt from workflow guide to systematic methodology
- Enables reproducible, evidence-based analysis
- Supports academic-level research and audits
- Provides actionable insights for architectural decisions

Grade improvement: A+ → Methodology Standard

Ref: Expert feedback review, Phase 1 research integration
Restores and enhances the guidance from original 'Final instructions'
section that was integrated during restructuring.

New section explicitly lists 8 forbidden actions:
1. Do NOT implement the spec (workflow creates specs only)
2. Do NOT skip clarifying questions (Phase 2 is mandatory)
3. Do NOT make technical decisions without evidence
4. Do NOT write specs in isolation (check context first)
5. Do NOT proceed without user validation (respect STOP points)
6. Do NOT include implementation details (focus on WHAT/WHY)
7. Do NOT assume requirements (ask when unclear)
8. Do NOT continue after spec approved (workflow ends)

This makes boundaries crystal clear and prevents common errors
where AI agents might:
- Jump straight to implementation
- Skip clarifying questions when prompt seems clear
- Make technology choices without checking existing patterns
- Batch all questions instead of iterative dialog
- Continue past approval into task breakdown

Addresses user feedback about missing 'do not do' clarity.
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201-201: Minor grammar: Use hyphens for compound adjectives.

Line 201 heading should use hyphens for clarity when modifying "Items."

-### Always Flag Medium and Low Confidence Items for User Validation
+### Always Flag Medium- and Low-Confidence Items for User Validation

320-327: Reduce repetition: Three consecutive "What" questions.

The gap-detection section (lines 320–327) opens three successive bullet points with "What." While clear, rewording improves flow.

  **Extract Decision Rationale**

  **This is critical - look for WHY:**

- - Why was [technology X] chosen?
+ - Why was [technology X] chosen?
- - Why [pattern Y] over alternatives?
+ - What drove the choice of [pattern Y]?
- - What constraints drove decisions?
+ - What constraints influenced the decisions?
- - What trade-offs were considered?
+ - Which trade-offs were evaluated?
- - What problems were these choices solving?
+ - What problems did these choices solve?

670-675: Clarify compound adjective in security section.

Line 672 reads awkwardly; "input-validation" flows better when used as a compound modifier.

- - Input validation (sanitization, schema validation)
+ - Input validation / Sanitization and schema validation

Alternatively, if retaining the original structure, the hyphenation is grammatically correct as written, but simplifying improves readability.

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[uncategorized] ~672-~672: If this is a compound adjective that modifies the following noun, use a hyphen.
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[uncategorized] ~1438-~1438: The official name of this software platform is spelled with a capital “H”.
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35-54: ✅ Execution rules now properly include Phase 4 and Phase 5.5.

Both previously flagged checkpoints are now integrated:

  • Phase 4 (line 39) in the step sequence
  • Phase 5.5 (line 41) with conditional auto-continue logic (line 49)
  • Auto-continue rules updated to reflect both phases

This resolves the structural gaps identified in prior CodeRabbit reviews.


1045-1650: Document structure is comprehensive and well-organized.

The 6-phase workflow with detailed templates, confidence frameworks, execution checkpoints, and example outputs provides strong scaffolding for evidence-based codebase analysis. The integration of Phase 5.5 (autonomous answers) and Phase 4 (integration points) with clear STOP/WAIT enforcement ensures disciplined, interactive analysis.

Key strengths:

  • ✅ Explicit evidence citation standards (file:line, doc#heading, user confirmations)
  • ✅ Confidence levels (🟢/🟡/🔴) with clear criteria
  • ✅ Phase-specific tool guidance
  • ✅ Detailed phase descriptions with examples
  • ✅ Auto-continue rules prevent skipped checkpoints
  • ✅ Appendices for autonomous answers and assumptions

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  • Fix docs/research/codebase-context/code-analyst.md - clarify good vs bad examples and subprocess relationship
  • Fix docs/roadmap/PROGRESS.md - make decision sources explicit
  • Fix prompts/generate-context.md - add note about question scope
  • Fix docs/research/codebase-context/research-synthesis.md - add migration note for restructuring
  • Fix prompts/generate-context.md - reduce word repetition in "What/Why/How" questions (style)
  • Fix prompts/generate-context.md - use hyphen in compound modifier "Medium-and-Low"
  • Commit and push all changes

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  1. claude-code-feature-dev-comparison.md - Added cross-reference to PROGRESS.md for detailed Phase 2 planning

  2. code-analyst.md - Enhanced documentation clarity:

    • Added explanatory text for good vs bad example sections
    • Added forward reference to context_bootstrap.md for orchestration details
  3. PROGRESS.md - Made decision sources explicit with file paths and line numbers:

    • Decision 1: Added line references for evidence citation patterns
    • Decision 4: Added line references for interactive questioning principle
  4. generate-context.md - Multiple improvements:

    • Added note explaining why short questions matter (engagement & quality)
    • Reduced word repetition in decision rationale questions (3 "What" questions → 2)
    • Fixed compound modifier hyphenation: "Medium and Low Confidence" → "Medium- and Low-Confidence"
  5. research-synthesis.md - Added migration impact section explaining how restructuring affects existing documents

Summary

All nitpick comments from CodeRabbit reviews have been addressed. These improvements enhance:

  • Documentation clarity - Better explanations and cross-references
  • Traceability - Explicit source citations with line numbers
  • Readability - Reduced repetition and proper grammar
  • Migration guidance - Clear notes for users with existing documents

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- Add cross-reference from comparison doc to PROGRESS.md roadmap
- Clarify good vs bad examples in code-analyst.md
- Add forward reference to context_bootstrap.md from code-analyst.md
- Make decision sources explicit with line numbers in PROGRESS.md
- Add note about question scope in generate-context.md
- Add migration impact note to research-synthesis.md
- Reduce word repetition in decision rationale questions
- Fix compound modifier hyphenation (Medium-and-Low-Confidence)

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docs/research/codebase-context/code-analyst.md (1)

247-247: Add language identifier to code block (MD040).

Line 247 has a fenced code block without a language specifier. Update to ```markdown for consistency with markdown linting standards.

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`285-285`: **Fix word coherency: use consistent variant of "analyse" vs "analyze".**

Line 285 uses "analyses" but earlier text may use "analyze". For consistency across the document, choose one variant (British "analyse" or American "analyze") and apply consistently.

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 - **Still valid:** All file:line citations remain accurate
-- **May need updating:** If they reference specific sections, page numbers may shift
+- **May need updating:** If they reference specific sections, page numbers may shift
 - **Recommended:** Regenerate context analyses using the new prompt format for consistency

Consider standardizing on "analyze" (American English) to match the rest of the codebase context documentation.

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19-29: Well-structured additions to guide AI behavior.

The new "Core Principle" and "AI Behavior Guidelines" sections clearly establish expectations for clarifying questions, evidence-based suggestions, and codebase context integration. This aligns well with the research synthesis goals and improves the prompt's usability.


32-103: Phase structure and examples are clear and actionable.

The reorganized phases with explicit STOP checkpoints, clarifying question examples, and the expanded spec structure (including "Architectural Alignment", "Technical Feasibility Assessment", and "Demoable Units of Work") provide concrete, junior-developer-friendly guidance. The evidence-based approach to technical suggestions is a strong addition.


175-227: Critical Rules and What NOT to Do sections provide essential safeguards.

Explicitly forbidding implementation, enforcing Phase 2 clarity, requiring evidence-based suggestions, and mandating user validation at checkpoints align well with the workflow's intent to separate spec generation from implementation. The numbered rules and explicit "❌ Do NOT" format make violations unambiguous.

docs/research/codebase-context/research-synthesis.md (13)

19-22: Clear separation of concerns principle.

The core philosophy—"Code explains HOW; user supplies WHAT and WHY"—is well articulated and the block quote format makes it stand out effectively. This principle is well-threaded throughout the rest of the document.


50-73: Code Analyst and Information Analyst personas are well-defined with actionable output formats.

Clear responsibilities, key principles, and what NOT to include make these personas concrete and reusable. The output format templates (markdown structure shown for both) provide excellent scaffolding for prompt implementation. The distinction between code-discoverable facts (WHAT/HOW) and documentation-discoverable rationale (WHY) is consistently maintained.

Also applies to: 107-157


172-195: Manager orchestration pattern is well-structured and actionable.

The six-phase workflow (repository structure → documentation audit → code analysis → information analysis → gap identification → user collaboration → generate artifact) provides a logical progression. The emphasis on keeping dialog interactive and asking focused follow-up questions rather than batch questionnaires is a strong principle that improves engagement.


199-209: Comparison table clearly shows gaps between current and research best practices.

The side-by-side mapping of current approach vs. research patterns makes the case for each enhancement transparent. This helps justify the prioritization matrix that follows.


215-277: Phased restructuring of generate-context is comprehensive and well-motivated.

The seven-phase breakdown (repo structure → documentation audit → code analysis → information analysis → gap identification → user collaboration → document generation) addresses the "monolithic prompt" problem and aligns with the two-agent pattern. Specific deliverables per phase (e.g., "Structure summary with component list", "Code analysis summary with evidence") make success criteria concrete. The callout about evidence formatting (file:line, doc#heading) and Essential Files/Execution Path Traces is particularly useful.


290-347: Evidence citation standards and confidence assessment templates are ready for immediate use.

Both sections provide copy-paste-ready markdown blocks that can be directly embedded into prompts. The examples (e.g., "Authentication uses JWT tokens (src/auth/AuthService.ts:23)") are concrete and instructive. The three-tier confidence model (High/Medium/Low) with clear criteria for each level removes ambiguity.


351-386: WHY-focused questions for spec generation address strategic gaps.

Adding Purpose & Value, Strategic Fit, Success Criteria, and Constraints & Context phases before functional requirements ensures intent is captured upfront. The note to "Capture answers as direct quotes for later reference" ties into the evidence standards well.


390-459: ADR template (MADR-aligned) provides excellent structural guidance.

The template includes essential fields (Status, Decision Makers, Context Source, Decision Drivers, Considered Options, Decision Outcome, Consequences, Confirmation, Pros/Cons). The recommendation to source it from a codebase context or feature spec grounds it in prior work.


463-499: Phased questioning approach improves user engagement.

Breaking clarifying questions into three phases (Core Requirements → Context & Constraints → Refinement) with mandatory stops between phases is more practical than batch questionnaires. The rationale ("Shorter conversations get better engagement") is well-articulated.


518-530: Integration priority matrix provides clear roadmap guidance.

Categorizing changes by impact, effort, priority, and timeline helps stakeholders understand sequencing. Placing evidence/confidence as P0 (Sprint 1) and deferring multi-agent specialization to P2 shows pragmatic prioritization.


533-600: Specific prompt enhancement checklist is actionable and well-sourced.

For each prompt (generate-context, generate-spec, new prompts), the "Add from [source]" sections clearly trace recommendations back to the research artifacts (code-analyst.md, information-analyst.md, context_bootstrap.md). The checkmarks indicate these are ready to be actioned.


603-640: Five key principles provide solid foundation for prompt evolution.

Separation of Concerns, Evidence-Based, Confidence Assessment, Interactive Collaboration, and Actionable Outputs are well-grounded in the research and consistent throughout the document. These principles could serve as a style guide for future prompt development.


643-705: Sprint roadmap and success metrics balance ambition with measurability.

Three-sprint structure with specific deliverables (Sprint 1: evidence citations + confidence; Sprint 2: interactive collaboration + WHY questions; Sprint 3: architecture + review phases) is realistic and well-staged. Quantitative success metrics (100% file:line evidence, <5 batch questions per phase) are testable and concrete.

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- Enhance Repository Standards section in Step 3 to include:
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Update README.md to include the generate-context prompt as an optional
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- Add "Optional Pre-Setup" section explaining when and why to use generate-context
- Update workflow overview from 3 to 4 prompts
- Include generate-context in TLDR, Workflow Essentials, and usage examples
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163-168: New Core Artifacts section is well-structured and clear.

The addition of "Codebase Context (Optional)" as the first artifact with proper description of docs/00N-SYSTEM.md is clear and aligns well with the optional pre-setup workflow. The artifact definitions remain logically ordered.


175-179: "Option 1" instructions updated clearly for optional pre-setup.

Step 0 now properly highlights the optional codebase context generation. Wording is clear ("If working with an existing codebase") and helps users understand when to use this step.


224-230: "Workflow Essentials" section clarity is good; verify step references align.

The essentials section (steps 0–3) now correctly reflects the new 4-prompt workflow with optional pre-setup. Confirm that the sequence matches the Workflow Overview and TLDR sections.


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26-47: [DUPLICATE] Resolve inconsistent step numbering between TLDR and detailed workflow sections.

The TLDR section numbers the optional /generate-context step sequentially (2, 3, 4, 5) within the main flow, but the "Manual Copy-Paste" and "Workflow Essentials" sections use 0-indexing to designate it as a preliminary setup step (0, 1, 2, 3). This creates ambiguity about whether the optional step is part of the core numbered workflow or a separate preliminary phase.

Recommended fix: Align the TLDR to match the 0-indexing convention:

  • Make /generate-context step 0 (optional)
  • Renumber the existing steps to 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Update step numbering references in the workflow description to ensure consistency

This matches the pattern documented in the detailed workflow sections and clarifies that /generate-context is preliminary setup, not part of the numbered core flow.

- 2. *(Optional, first time)* Run `/generate-context` to analyze your existing codebase:
+ 0. *(Optional, first time)* Run `/generate-context` to analyze your existing codebase:
- 3. In your AI tool of choice, use `/generate-spec` with your idea:
+ 1. In your AI tool of choice, use `/generate-spec` with your idea:
- 4. Continue the flow:
+ 2. Continue the flow:
     - Run `/generate-task-list-from-spec` → Task list created in `tasks/tasks-0001-spec-user-auth.md`
     - Use `/manage-tasks` → Execute tasks one-by-one with proof artifacts
- 5. **SHIP IT** 🚢💨
+ 3. **SHIP IT** 🚢💨
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32-32: Clarify artifact naming pattern in TLDR to match detailed section guidance.

The TLDR section shows only concrete examples (001-SYSTEM.md, 002-SYSTEM.md), while the detailed sections (lines 82, 104, 164) use consistent pattern notation (docs/00N-SYSTEM.md with explanation). For clarity and consistency across the document, align the TLDR to use the same pattern notation approach.

- → AI analyzes your codebase → Context document created in `docs/001-SYSTEM.md` (or `002-SYSTEM.md`, etc.)
+ → AI analyzes your codebase → Context document created in `docs/00N-SYSTEM.md` (e.g., `001-SYSTEM.md`, `002-SYSTEM.md`, etc.)

125-160: Consider updating the workflow diagram to reflect the optional pre-setup phase or add a clarifying note.

The Mermaid sequence diagram depicts the core three-stage workflow (generate-spec → generate-task-list → manage-tasks) but does not include the optional generate-context pre-setup phase. While the diagram is technically accurate for the core flow, adding the optional context generation step (or a note clarifying that context generation is a preliminary optional phase) would make the visualization more comprehensive.

If you'd like to update the diagram, consider adding the context generation phase as a preliminary step:

  participant U as User
+ participant GC as 0. generate-context (Optional)
  participant GS as 1. generate-spec
  ...
+ 
+ U->>GC: (Optional) Analyze Codebase
+ GC->>CODE: Inspect repository
+ CODE-->>GC: Architecture findings
+ GC->>DOCS: Create docs/00N-SYSTEM.md

Alternatively, add a note above the diagram: Note: This diagram shows the core workflow. The optional context generation phase (step 0) precedes this flow if analyzing an existing codebase.

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Resolving CodeRabbit Review Comments ✅

Successfully resolved all remaining CodeRabbit review issues:

  • Read README.md to understand current state
  • Fix step numbering inconsistency in TLDR section (change to 0-indexing)
  • Update artifact naming pattern in TLDR to match detailed sections
  • Add clarifying note to workflow diagram about optional pre-setup
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  1. Fixed step numbering in TLDR (lines 26-47)

    • Changed from sequential steps 2,3,4,5 to 0,1,2,3
    • Step 0 is now clearly marked as optional pre-setup (generate-context)
    • Steps 1-3 represent the core workflow
    • This matches the 0-indexing pattern used in detailed sections
  2. Updated artifact naming pattern (line 32)

    • Changed from concrete example: docs/001-SYSTEM.md (or 002-SYSTEM.md, etc.)
    • To pattern notation: docs/00N-SYSTEM.md (e.g., 001-SYSTEM.md, 002-SYSTEM.md, etc.)
    • Now consistent with detailed sections (lines 82, 104, 164)
  3. Added workflow diagram clarification (line 125)

    • Added blockquote note before the Mermaid diagram
    • Explains that diagram shows core workflow (stages 1-3)
    • Clarifies that optional context generation (stage 0) precedes the core flow

Summary

All CodeRabbit review comments have been resolved:

  • ✅ Duplicate comment: Step numbering inconsistency fixed
  • ✅ Nitpick 1: Artifact naming pattern aligned across document
  • ✅ Nitpick 2: Workflow diagram now includes clarifying note about optional pre-setup

Commit: 9217cfd - docs: fix step numbering and artifact naming consistency in README


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- Change TLDR step numbering from 2,3,4,5 to 0,1,2,3 to match detailed sections
- Update artifact naming from concrete example to pattern notation (00N-SYSTEM.md)
- Add clarifying note to workflow diagram about optional context generation phase

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178-181: Update Hands-On Usage Option 1 step numbering for consistency.

Line 178–181 use step numbering 0, 1, 2, 3. After fixing the TLDR list to use 1–5 numbering, this section should also use 1, 2, 3, 4 to maintain consistency across the document.

-0. **Optional: Generate codebase context (first time only):** If working with an existing codebase, copy or reference `prompts/generate-context.md` to analyze the repository and generate a comprehensive context document in `/docs`. This step helps the AI understand your codebase architecture and patterns for all subsequent specs.
-1. **Kick off a spec:** Copy or reference `prompts/generate-spec.md` inside your preferred AI chat. Provide the feature idea, answer the clarifying questions, and review the generated spec before saving it under `/tasks`.
-2. **Plan the work:** Point the assistant to the new spec and walk through `prompts/generate-task-list-from-spec.md`. Approve parent tasks first, then request the detailed subtasks and relevant files. Commit the result to `/tasks`.
-3. **Execute with discipline:** Follow `prompts/manage-tasks.md` while implementing. Update statuses as you work, attach proof artifacts, and pause for reviews at each demoable slice.
+1. **Optional: Generate codebase context (first time only):** If working with an existing codebase, copy or reference `prompts/generate-context.md` to analyze the repository and generate a comprehensive context document in `/docs`. This step helps the AI understand your codebase architecture and patterns for all subsequent specs.
+2. **Kick off a spec:** Copy or reference `prompts/generate-spec.md` inside your preferred AI chat. Provide the feature idea, answer the clarifying questions, and review the generated spec before saving it under `/tasks`.
+3. **Plan the work:** Point the assistant to the new spec and walk through `prompts/generate-task-list-from-spec.md`. Approve parent tasks first, then request the detailed subtasks and relevant files. Commit the result to `/tasks`.
+4. **Execute with discipline:** Follow `prompts/manage-tasks.md` while implementing. Update statuses as you work, attach proof artifacts, and pause for reviews at each demoable slice.

229-232: Update Workflow Essentials section step numbering for consistency.

Line 229–232 use step numbering 0, 1, 2, 3. For consistency with the corrected TLDR section (which uses 1–4 for all steps), renumber this list as well.

-0. **(Optional, first time)** Run `/generate-context` or open `prompts/generate-context.md` to analyze your codebase and generate architecture documentation in `docs/`.
-1. Open `prompts/generate-spec.md` inside your AI assistant and follow the instructions to produce a new spec in `tasks/`.
-2. Point the assistant at the generated spec and run `prompts/generate-task-list-from-spec.md` to create the implementation backlog.
-3. Use `prompts/manage-tasks.md` while executing work to keep status, demo criteria, and proof artifacts up to date.
+1. **(Optional, first time)** Run `/generate-context` or open `prompts/generate-context.md` to analyze your codebase and generate architecture documentation in `docs/`.
+2. Open `prompts/generate-spec.md` inside your AI assistant and follow the instructions to produce a new spec in `tasks/`.
+3. Point the assistant at the generated spec and run `prompts/generate-task-list-from-spec.md` to create the implementation backlog.
+4. Use `prompts/manage-tasks.md` while executing work to keep status, demo criteria, and proof artifacts up to date.
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Change list item numbering from 0,1,2,3 to 1,2,3,4 in two sections:
- Option 1: Manual Copy-Paste
- Workflow Essentials

Markdownlint MD029 requires ordered lists to start at 1 and be
sequential. Optional steps are now marked with text (Optional, first
time) rather than using 0 as the list number.

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[error] 34-34: markdownlint: MD029/ol-prefix Ordered list item prefix [Expected: 3; Actual: 1; Style: 1/2/3]


[error] 42-42: markdownlint: MD029/ol-prefix Ordered list item prefix [Expected: 4; Actual: 2; Style: 1/2/3]


[error] 47-47: markdownlint: MD029/ol-prefix Ordered list item prefix [Expected: 5; Actual: 3; Style: 1/2/3]

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README.md

[uncategorized] ~44-~44: The preposition ‘to’ seems more likely in this position.
Context: ...ask-list-from-spec→ Task list created intasks/tasks-0001-spec-user-auth.md` ...

(AI_HYDRA_LEO_REPLACE_IN_TO)

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26-26: Ordered list item prefix
Expected: 2; Actual: 0; Style: 1/2/3

(MD029, ol-prefix)


34-34: Ordered list item prefix
Expected: 3; Actual: 1; Style: 1/2/3

(MD029, ol-prefix)


42-42: Ordered list item prefix
Expected: 4; Actual: 2; Style: 1/2/3

(MD029, ol-prefix)


47-47: Ordered list item prefix
Expected: 5; Actual: 3; Style: 1/2/3

(MD029, ol-prefix)

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README.md (1)

73-105: Content clarity and structure look good.

The optional pre-setup workflow is well-integrated:

  • Artifact naming is consistent (docs/00N-SYSTEM.md with examples 001-SYSTEM.md, 002-SYSTEM.md)
  • Cross-references to prompts/generate-context.md are accurate
  • Optional semantics are clearly marked in all sections (Pre-Setup, Core Workflow, Options 1–3)
  • Workflow sequencing is logical (optional context → spec → tasks → execution)

Also applies to: 166-166, 178-229

Fix remaining MD029 markdownlint violations in TLDR section by
changing list numbering from 1,0,1,2,3 to 1,2,3,4,5.

This completes the fix started in the previous commit. All three
sections now use proper sequential numbering:
- TLDR section (this commit)
- Option 1: Manual Copy-Paste (previous commit)
- Workflow Essentials (previous commit)

Fixes all MD029/ol-prefix violations in README.md.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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@ryderstorm this is finally ready for a review - I stripped it down to the bare minimum and the few small changes to the generate spec were just suggested additions to conform to the repo standards improvement recently added

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