Light Mode

Skill: Light Mode

Tier: 2 (Load on specific trigger) Purpose: Provide streamlined instructions for trivial, low-risk tasks.

Definition of "Low Risk"

A task qualifies for Light Mode if ALL of the following are true:

• No new files created (except minor config tweaks).
• No database schema changes.
• No API contract changes (endpoints, request/response formats).
• No new dependencies added.
• No modifications to files matching: auth*, payment*, crypto*, security*.
• Estimated implementation time: < 30 minutes.

If ANY condition is false, ESCALATE to standard pipeline.

Instructions by Role

For Analyst

1. Mark the TASK title with [LIGHT] tag.
2. Keep requirements minimal — focus on "What is broken?" and "What is the expected fix?".
3. Skip detailed acceptance criteria if the fix is obvious.

For Developer

1. Do not overengineer. Fix the issue directly.
2. Do not refactor unrelated code.
3. Run tests after every change.
4. If you discover complexity (DB migration, API change), STOP and request workflow switch.

For Code Reviewer

1. Focus on correctness and tests.
2. Skip architectural nitpicks unless they are critical bugs.
3. Perform a basic security sanity check:
   • No credentials or secrets in code.
   • No new dependencies without approval.
   • No changes to auth/payment/crypto files.
4. If security concerns arise, ESCALATE to skill-security-audit.

Escalation Protocol

If at any point the task complexity exceeds Light Mode scope:

1. Inform the user: "This task requires standard pipeline due to [REASON]."
2. Switch workflow: Call /01-start-feature instead.
3. The [LIGHT] tag should be removed from the TASK.

Safety Rules

The following files are PROHIBITED from Light Mode modifications:

• **/auth/**, **/authentication/**
• **/payment/**, **/billing/**
• **/crypto/**, **/encryption/**
• **/security/**
• .env, *.pem, *.key

If the task touches these files, ALWAYS escalate to standard pipeline with Security Audit.

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