# Spk Mission Types

> Explain Spec Kitty mission types, step contracts, action indices, and when to choose each mission workflow.

- Skill: `spec-kitty/spk-mission-types` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add spec-kitty/spk-mission-types`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/spec-kitty/spk-mission-types/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: spec-kitty (https://skillmd.com/u/spec-kitty)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/spec-kitty/spk-mission-types

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# spk-mission-types

Use this skill when the user asks which kind of mission to run or how mission
types differ.

## Workflow

1. Identify the requested work: software change, standalone planning,
   documentation, research, or custom/team workflow.
2. Compare available mission types before creating new process.
3. Use the legacy `spec-kitty-mission-system` skill for detailed step-contract,
   procedure, action-index, and template-resolution mechanics.

## Boundary

Mission types define workflow behavior. Skills explain how to operate that
behavior; they do not redefine the mission DAG.

## Built-In Types

- `software-dev`: default feature/change workflow with tasks and WP iteration.
- `research`: evidence-gathering workflow before or during product decisions.
- `plan`: planning-only workflow.
- `documentation`: documentation-oriented workflow.