Agent Skills: cook-fast

[IMPORTANT] Use TaskCreate to break ALL work into small tasks BEFORE starting — including tasks for each file read. This prevents context loss from long files. For simple tasks, AI MUST ATTENTION ask user whether to skip.

Understand Code First — HARD-GATE: Do NOT write, plan, or fix until you READ existing code.

1. Search 3+ similar patterns (grep/glob) — cite file:line evidence
2. Read existing files in target area — understand structure, base classes, conventions
3. Run python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file> --direction both --json when .code-graph/graph.db exists
4. Map dependencies via connections or callers_of — know what depends on your target
5. Write investigation to .ai/workspace/analysis/ for non-trivial tasks (3+ files)
6. Re-read analysis file before implementing — never work from memory alone
7. NEVER invent new patterns when existing ones work — match exactly or document deviation

BLOCKED until: - [ ] Read target files - [ ] Grep 3+ patterns - [ ] Graph trace (if graph.db exists) - [ ] Assumptions verified with evidence

• docs/project-reference/domain-entities-reference.md — Domain entity catalog, relationships, cross-service sync (read when task involves business entities/models) (content auto-injected by hook — check for [Injected: ...] header before reading)
• docs/test-specs/ — Test specifications by module (read existing TCs; generate/update test specs via /tdd-spec after implementation)

Plan Quality — Every plan phase MUST ATTENTION include test specifications.

1. Add ## Test Specifications section with TC-{FEAT}-{NNN} IDs to every phase file
2. Map every functional requirement to ≥1 TC (or explicit TBD with rationale)
3. TC IDs follow TC-{FEATURE}-{NNN} format — reference by ID, never embed full content
4. Before any new workflow step: call TaskList and re-read the phase file
5. On context compaction: call TaskList FIRST — never create duplicate tasks
6. Verify TC satisfaction per phase before marking complete (evidence must be file:line, not TBD)

Mode: TDD-first → reference existing TCs with Evidence: TBD. Implement-first → use TBD → /tdd-spec fills after.

Rationalization Prevention — AI skips steps via these evasions. Recognize and reject:

| Evasion | Rebuttal | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | "Too simple for a plan" | Simple + wrong assumptions = wasted time. Plan anyway. | | "I'll test after" | RED before GREEN. Write/verify test first. | | "Already searched" | Show grep evidence with file:line. No proof = no search. | | "Just do it" | Still need TaskCreate. Skip depth, never skip tracking. | | "Just a small fix" | Small fix in wrong location cascades. Verify file:line first. | | "Code is self-explanatory" | Future readers need evidence trail. Document anyway. | | "Combine steps to save time" | Combined steps dilute focus. Each step has distinct purpose. |

Red Flag Stop Conditions — STOP and escalate to user via AskUserQuestion when:

1. Confidence drops below 60% on any critical decision
2. Changes would affect >20 files (blast radius too large)
3. Cross-service boundary is being crossed
4. Security-sensitive code (auth, crypto, PII handling)
5. Breaking change detected (interface, API contract, DB schema)
6. Test coverage would decrease after changes
7. Approach requires technology/pattern not in the project

NEVER proceed past a red flag without explicit user approval.

Skill Variant: Variant of /cook — fast implementation skipping research with minimal planning.

Quick Summary

Goal: Implement features quickly with minimal research and streamlined planning.

Workflow:

1. Scout — Quick codebase scan for patterns
2. Plan — Lightweight implementation plan
3. Implement — Execute with code-simplifier review

Key Rules:

• Skip deep research; rely on codebase patterns
• Still requires user approval before implementing
• Break work into todo tasks; add final self-review task

Frontend/UI Context (if applicable)

When this task involves frontend or UI changes,

UI System Context — For ANY task touching .ts, .html, .scss, or .css files:

MUST ATTENTION READ before implementing:

1. docs/project-reference/frontend-patterns-reference.md — component base classes, stores, forms
2. docs/project-reference/scss-styling-guide.md — BEM methodology, SCSS variables, mixins, responsive
3. docs/project-reference/design-system/README.md — design tokens, component inventory, icons

Reference docs/project-config.json for project-specific paths.

• Component patterns: docs/project-reference/frontend-patterns-reference.md
• Styling/BEM guide: docs/project-reference/scss-styling-guide.md
• Design system tokens: docs/project-reference/design-system/README.md

Be skeptical. Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence percentages (Idea should be more than 80%).

Start working on these tasks immediately with minimal planning: <tasks>$ARGUMENTS</tasks>

Mode: FAST - Skip research, minimal planning, trust your knowledge.

Workflow

1. Quick Planning (skip research phase)
   • Analyze task requirements directly
   • Create minimal todo list with TaskCreate
   • NO researcher subagents, NO scout commands
   • For non-trivial tasks: write brief analysis to .ai/workspace/analysis/{task-name}.analysis.md before implementing.

Graph-Assisted Investigation — MANDATORY when .code-graph/graph.db exists.

HARD-GATE: MUST ATTENTION run at least ONE graph command on key files before concluding any investigation.

Pattern: Grep finds files → trace --direction both reveals full system flow → Grep verifies details

| Task | Minimum Graph Action | | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | Investigation/Scout | trace --direction both on 2-3 entry files | | Fix/Debug | callers_of on buggy function + tests_for | | Feature/Enhancement | connections on files to be modified | | Code Review | tests_for on changed functions | | Blast Radius | trace --direction downstream |

CLI: python .claude/scripts/code_graph {command} --json. Use --node-mode file first (10-30x less noise), then --node-mode function for detail.

After implementing, run python .claude/scripts/code_graph connections <file> --json on modified files to verify no related files need updates.

Graph-Trace Quick Check

When graph DB is available, run a quick downstream trace before implementing:

• python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file-to-modify> --direction downstream --json — fast check for downstream impact

2. Rapid Implementation

   • Use /code directly on tasks
   • Skip multi-step planning documents
   • Focus on working code over documentation

3. Quick Validation

   • Run type-check and compile
   • Manual spot-check over full test suite
   • Skip code-reviewer subagent

4. Commit (optional)

   • Ask user if ready to commit via AskUserQuestion
   • If yes, use /commit

When to Use

• Simple features with clear requirements
• Bug fixes with known solutions
• Refactoring tasks
• When user says "just do it"

Trade-offs

| Aspect | Fast Mode | Full Mode | | -------- | ----------- | --------------- | | Research | Skipped | Multiple agents | | Planning | Minimal | Full plan docs | | Testing | Quick check | Full test suite | | Review | Skipped | Code-reviewer | | Speed | ~2x faster | Thorough |

Next Steps (Standalone: MUST ATTENTION ask user via AskUserQuestion. Skip if inside workflow.)

MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION — NO EXCEPTIONS: If this skill was called outside a workflow, you MUST ATTENTION use AskUserQuestion to present these options. Do NOT skip because the task seems "simple" or "obvious" — the user decides:

• "Proceed with full workflow (Recommended)" — I'll detect the best workflow to continue from here (feature implemented). This ensures review, testing, and docs steps aren't skipped.
• "/code-simplifier" — Simplify and clean up implementation
• "/workflow-review-changes" — Review changes before commit
• "Skip, continue manually" — user decides

If already inside a workflow, skip — the workflow handles sequencing.

Closing Reminders

• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION break work into small todo tasks using TaskCreate BEFORE starting
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search codebase for 3+ similar patterns before creating new code
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION cite file:line evidence for every claim (confidence >80% to act)
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION add a final review todo task to verify work quality
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION validate decisions with user via AskUserQuestion — never auto-decide <!-- SYNC:understand-code-first:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search 3+ existing patterns and read code BEFORE any modification. Run graph trace when graph.db exists. <!-- /SYNC:understand-code-first:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:plan-quality:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION include ## Test Specifications with TC IDs per phase. Call TaskList before creating new tasks. <!-- /SYNC:plan-quality:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:rationalization-prevention:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION follow ALL steps regardless of perceived simplicity. "Too simple to plan" is an evasion, not a reason. <!-- /SYNC:rationalization-prevention:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:red-flag-stop-conditions:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION STOP after 3 failed fix attempts. Report all attempts, ask user before continuing. <!-- /SYNC:red-flag-stop-conditions:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:ui-system-context:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION read frontend-patterns-reference, scss-styling-guide, design-system/README before any UI change. <!-- /SYNC:ui-system-context:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:graph-assisted-investigation:reminder -->
• MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION run at least ONE graph command on key files when graph.db exists. Pattern: grep → graph trace → grep verify. <!-- /SYNC:graph-assisted-investigation:reminder -->