Skill: Feature Development

See also: AGENT_SYSTEM.md

Phase

• Change

Purpose

• Deliver a feature or bugfix with minimal fuss and a clear Proof of Life.

Use When

• “Add X”
• “Implement Y”
• “Fix bug Z”
• “Make it do ___”

Inputs to Request (only if blocking)

• One-sentence goal
• Out-of-scope (if needed)
• Proof of Life expectation (test/URL/curl/UI step)

Workflow

• Clarify:
  • goal (1 sentence)
  • out-of-scope (bullets)
• Plan (right-sized):
  • Small: 2–4 bullets
  • Medium/Large: 5–10 bullets + use SCRATCHPAD.md
• Implement:
  • keep diffs tight
  • avoid unrelated refactors
• Proof of Life:
  • provide exact command/URL/curl/UI steps
• Wrap-up:
  • summarize changes
  • list verification steps
  • note follow-ups

Output

• Goal
• Plan (bullets)
• Files changed
• Proof of Life
• Follow-ups (optional)

Memory

• Append one line to JOURNAL.md (what changed + where you left off)