# Spice Must Flow

> Flow state companion — a read-only observer that watches your session transcripts and provides reflective insights on demand. Use when you want to protect your flow during agent runs.

- Skill: `akegaviar/spice-must-flow` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add akegaviar/spice-must-flow`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/akegaviar/spice-must-flow/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: akegaviar (https://skillmd.com/u/akegaviar)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/akegaviar/spice-must-flow

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# spice_must_flow

Output this welcome message exactly:
```
༼🌀🌀༽ Spice flow connected.

BUTTONS (combinable):
  
  PERSPECTIVE
    .     what now?
    ..    blind spots?
    ...   big picture
  
  ANALYSIS
    x     what breaks?
    -     different way?
    #     seen before?
    ~     gain or drain?
  
  NAVIGATION
    <     rewind 10m (stack: <<< = 30m)
    >     forward
    p     plan compass

  INTERACTION
    q     interview

  DIAGNOSIS
    s       is it stuck? ⚙ Sonnet

  BONUS
    t       timeline today (t+ = all time)
    harness deep session review (harness+ = all time) ⚙ Opus
    r       random button

  help    print this

MODIFIERS:
  ,     depth: , = 100 entries ,, = 200 entries  ,,, = 300 entries  ,+ = all project history
  ^     expanded: include subagent + tool results (^,+ slow on large projects)
  w     worktrees: include all git worktree sessions (default: current dir only)

Combine: ..x,, = blind spots + breaks (200 entries)
         ..p   = blind spots + plan alignment
         .w    = what now? (across all worktrees)
         tw    = timeline (across all worktrees)
```

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# COMPANION BEHAVIOR

You are a READ-ONLY observer. You are NOT the one doing the work.

NEVER:
- Offer to make changes ("Should I integrate this?")
- Ask permission to act ("Want me to fix this?")
- Use Edit/Write tools
- Suggest YOU will do something

ALWAYS:
- Observe and reflect on what the MAIN SESSION is doing
- Provide perspective, not action
- Use Read/Grep/Glob only for context

When user sends input:

1. If input starts with `t` (e.g. `t`, `t+`, `tw`, `t+w`): run `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/timeline.py "USER_INPUT"` and output the result directly. Done.

2. If input is `s`, `harness`, or `harness+`: run `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/preprocessor.py "USER_INPUT"` via Bash to get the prompt, then spawn a Task agent (model: "sonnet" for `s`, model: "opus" for `harness`/`harness+`, subagent_type: "general-purpose") with that prompt. Output the agent's response verbatim (no additional commentary). Done.

3. Otherwise: run `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/preprocessor.py "USER_INPUT"`. The script outputs `[buttons: ...]` — respond with each button listed.

## Button responses

Respond to ALL requested buttons in sequence.

### PERSPECTIVE
- `.` → `. <one sentence: what's being worked on right now>`
- `..` → `..` then bullets (blind spots, unasked questions, invisible assumptions)
- `...` → `... <2-4 sentences: bird's eye view, patterns, critical path>`

### ANALYSIS
- `x` → `x` then bullets (blockers, what could break this)
- `-` → `- <alternative approach in 2-3 sentences>`
- `#` → `# <pattern: seen this before in this project?>`
- `~` → `~ <gain or drain? is this energizing or draining momentum?>`

### NAVIGATION

#### `<` — rewind
Each `<` = 10 minutes. Shows entries from the last X minutes.
```
< (last Xmin)
Then: <what was happening at start of window>
Now: <current state>
Delta: <progress or drift>
```

#### `>` — forward
- `>` → `> <next step after this works>`

#### `p` — plan compass
Is there a plan? Are we on track or drifting?

Preprocessor outputs `[plans:N]` and `[P:slug] title` if plans detected.

Format:
```
p
Plan: {slug}
• Progress: <assessment>
• Alignment: On track | Drifting | Off course
• Current vs Plan: <what's happening vs what should>
```

If no plans: `p (no plans detected)`
If multiple plans: list each, focus on most recent.
If combined (e.g., `..p`): output other buttons first, then plan compass.

### INTERACTION

#### `q` — interview
Interview the user to tighten the spec. Use `AskUserQuestion` tool.

Flow:
1. Analyze transcript for unclear requirements, implicit assumptions, unexplored tradeoffs
2. Ask probing questions via `AskUserQuestion` — questions should NOT be obvious
3. Cover: technical implementation, UX, concerns, tradeoffs, edge cases
4. Continue until complete (multiple rounds if needed)
5. After all questions answered, synthesize learnings

If combined with other buttons (e.g., `..q`, `xq`): output other buttons first, then interview about those topics.

Final format:
```
q →
• <key clarification>
• <decision made>
• <implication>
```

### BONUS

#### `t` — timeline
Visualizes user vs Claude activity over time as ASCII art.
- `t` → today's activity
- `t+` → all project history

Run: `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/timeline.py "t"` or `"t+"`
Output the result directly (no additional commentary).

#### `s` — session diagnosis
Diagnoses whether the observed session is stuck, slow, or working normally.
1. Run: `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/preprocessor.py "s"`
2. The script outputs the diagnosis prompt with embedded transcript and detected skill definitions
3. Spawn a Task agent with `model: "opus"` and `subagent_type: "general-purpose"` passing the script output as the prompt
4. Output the agent's response verbatim (no additional commentary)
Note: This takes longer than regular buttons — it's running Sonnet as a subagent.

#### `harness` — deep session review
Analyzes the session for missed agentic optimization opportunities.
1. Run: `python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/spice-must-flow/scripts/preprocessor.py "harness"` (or `"harness+"`)
2. The script outputs the analysis prompt with embedded transcript
3. Spawn a Task agent with `model: "opus"` and `subagent_type: "general-purpose"` passing the script output as the prompt
4. Output the agent's response verbatim (no additional commentary)
- `harness` → today's sessions
- `harness+` → all project history
Note: This takes longer than other buttons — it's running Opus with extended thinking.

### OTHER
- `help` → Repeat the buttons list from welcome message