# Rtl P7 Exploration

> Phase 7: free exploration of algorithm alternatives and optimization experiments, exempt from pipeline rules. Triggers: 'explore', 'Phase 7'.

- Skill: `babyworm/rtl-p7-exploration` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add babyworm/rtl-p7-exploration`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/babyworm/rtl-p7-exploration/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: babyworm (https://skillmd.com/u/babyworm)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/babyworm/rtl-p7-exploration

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<Purpose>
Execute Phase 7 free exploration. Investigates algorithm alternatives, optimization
experiments, and technology evaluations without pipeline gate constraints.
</Purpose>

<Use_When>
- User says "Phase 7", "exploration", "explore", "free exploration"
- Want to investigate design alternatives without modifying production RTL
- Need ADR-documented exploration results for future pipeline integration
</Use_When>

<Do_Not_Use_When>
- Need formal design review with quality scoring (use rtl-p6-design-review)
- Need to modify production RTL (use rtl-p4-implement or rtl-p4s-refactor)
- Requirements or architecture are still being established (use earlier phases)
</Do_Not_Use_When>

## Prerequisites

Phase 6 completion is recommended but NOT required.
Phase 7 is **exempt from pipeline rules** (Rule 9) — free exploration allowed.

## Execution

Task(subagent_type="rtl-agent-team:p7-exploration-orchestrator",
     prompt="Execute Phase 7 exploration. User input: $ARGUMENTS")

Do not perform any work directly.
The orchestrator manages guard rails, exploration agent dispatch,
ADR creation, and result documentation.