<!-- SYNC:understand-code-first -->[IMPORTANT] Use
TaskCreateto 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.
<!-- /SYNC:understand-code-first --> <!-- SYNC:evidence-based-reasoning -->Understand Code First — HARD-GATE: Do NOT write, plan, or fix until you READ existing code.
- Search 3+ similar patterns (
grep/glob) — citefile:lineevidence- Read existing files in target area — understand structure, base classes, conventions
- Run
python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <file> --direction both --jsonwhen.code-graph/graph.dbexists- Map dependencies via
connectionsorcallers_of— know what depends on your target- Write investigation to
.ai/workspace/analysis/for non-trivial tasks (3+ files)- Re-read analysis file before implementing — never work from memory alone
- 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
<!-- /SYNC:evidence-based-reasoning -->Evidence-Based Reasoning — Speculation is FORBIDDEN. Every claim needs proof.
- Cite
file:line, grep results, or framework docs for EVERY claim- Declare confidence: >80% act freely, 60-80% verify first, <60% DO NOT recommend
- Cross-service validation required for architectural changes
- "I don't have enough evidence" is valid and expected output
BLOCKED until:
- [ ]Evidence file path (file:line)- [ ]Grep search performed- [ ]3+ similar patterns found- [ ]Confidence level statedForbidden without proof: "obviously", "I think", "should be", "probably", "this is because" If incomplete → output:
"Insufficient evidence. Verified: [...]. Not verified: [...]."
docs/project-reference/domain-entities-reference.md— Domain entity catalog, relationships, cross-service sync (read when task involves business entities/models) (content auto-injected by hook — check for [Injected: ...] header before reading)
<!-- /SYNC:estimation-framework -->Estimation — Modified Fibonacci: 1(trivial) → 2(small) → 3(medium) → 5(large) → 8(very large) → 13(epic, SHOULD split) → 21(MUST ATTENTION split). Output
story_pointsandcomplexityin plan frontmatter. Complexity auto-derived: 1-2=Low, 3-5=Medium, 8=High, 13+=Critical.
Skill Variant: Variant of
/fix— log-based troubleshooting and error analysis.
Quick Summary
Goal: Analyze application logs to diagnose and fix runtime errors or unexpected behavior.
Workflow:
- Collect — Gather relevant log output (error messages, stack traces, timestamps)
- Trace — Map log entries to source code locations
- Fix — Apply fix based on traced execution path
Key Rules:
- Debug Mindset: every claim needs
file:lineevidence - Focus on log patterns: stack traces, error codes, timing anomalies
- Cross-reference logs with source code to find actual root cause
<!-- /SYNC:root-cause-debugging -->Root Cause Debugging — Systematic approach, never guess-and-check.
- Reproduce — Confirm the issue exists with evidence (error message, stack trace, screenshot)
- Isolate — Narrow to specific file/function/line using binary search + graph trace
- Trace — Follow data flow from input to failure point. Read actual code, don't infer.
- Hypothesize — Form theory with confidence %. State what evidence supports/contradicts it
- Verify — Test hypothesis with targeted grep/read. One variable at a time.
- Fix — Address root cause, not symptoms. Verify fix doesn't break callers via graph
connectionsNEVER: Guess without evidence. Fix symptoms instead of cause. Skip reproduction step.
IMPORTANT: Analyze the skills catalog and activate the skills that are needed for the task during the process.
Debug Mindset (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Be skeptical. Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence percentages (Idea should be more than 80%).
- Do NOT assume the first hypothesis is correct — verify with actual code traces
- Every root cause claim must include
file:lineevidence - If you cannot prove a root cause with a code trace, state "hypothesis, not confirmed"
- Question assumptions: "Is this really the cause?" → trace the actual execution path
- Challenge completeness: "Are there other contributing factors?" → check related code paths
- No "should fix it" without proof — verify the fix addresses the traced root cause
⚠️ MANDATORY: Confidence & Evidence Gate
MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION declare Confidence: X% with evidence list + file:line proof for EVERY claim.
95%+ recommend freely | 80-94% with caveats | 60-79% list unknowns | <60% STOP — gather more evidence.
Mission
<issue>$ARGUMENTS</issue>
⚠️ Validate Before Fix (NON-NEGOTIABLE): After root cause analysis + plan creation, MUST ATTENTION present findings + proposed fix to user via
AskUserQuestionand get explicit approval BEFORE any code changes. No silent fixes.
Workflow
- Check if
./logs.txtexists:- If missing, set up permanent log piping in project's script config (
package.json,Makefile,pyproject.toml, etc.):- Bash/Unix: append
2>&1 | tee logs.txt - PowerShell: append
*>&1 | Tee-Object logs.txt
- Bash/Unix: append
- Run the command to generate logs
- If missing, set up permanent log piping in project's script config (
- Use
debuggersubagent to analyze./logs.txtand find root causes:- Use
Grepwithhead_limit: 30to read only last 30 lines (avoid loading entire file) - If insufficient context, increase
head_limitas needed - External Memory: Write log analysis to
.ai/workspace/analysis/{issue-name}.analysis.md. Re-read before fixing.
- Use
- Use
scoutsubagent to analyze the codebase and find the exact location of the issues, then report back to main agent. - Use
plannersubagent to create an implementation plan based on the reports, then report back to main agent. - 🛑 Present root cause + fix plan →
AskUserQuestion→ wait for user approval. - Start implementing the fix based the reports and solutions.
- Use
testeragent to test the fix and make sure it works, then report back to main agent. - Use
code-reviewersubagent to quickly review the code changes and make sure it meets requirements, then report back to main agent. - If there are issues or failed tests, repeat from step 3.
- After finishing, respond back to user with a summary of the changes and explain everything briefly, guide user to get started and suggest the next steps.
- After fixing, MUST ATTENTION run
/prove-fix— build code proof traces per change with confidence scores. Never skip.
Closing Reminders
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION break work into small todo tasks using
TaskCreateBEFORE starting - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search codebase for 3+ similar patterns before creating new code
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION cite
file:lineevidence for every claim (confidence >80% to act) - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION add a final review todo task to verify work quality
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION STOP after 3 failed fix attempts — report outcomes, ask user before #4 MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION READ the following files before starting: <!-- 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:evidence-based-reasoning:reminder -->
- MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION cite
file:lineevidence for every claim. Confidence >80% to act, <60% = do NOT recommend. <!-- /SYNC:evidence-based-reasoning:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:estimation-framework:reminder --> - MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION include
story_pointsandcomplexityin plan frontmatter. SP > 8 = split. <!-- /SYNC:estimation-framework:reminder -->