tomevault-io Run through this checklist before writing any code. Skip a step only if it genuinely does not apply (e.g., no UI = skip designer).
1. Requirements Validated
Invoke @product to confirm:
- The task has a clear problem statement
- Acceptance criteria are defined and testable
- Scope boundaries are explicit (what's in, what's out)
If the repo is on GitHub, a GitHub Issue must exist with acceptance criteria before proceeding.
2. Design Reviewed (if applicable)
Invoke @architect if the task involves:
- New services, APIs, or system boundaries
- Technology choices or new dependencies
- Data model changes
- Non-trivial integration patterns
Confirm:
- Approach is sound and consistent with existing architecture
- Trade-offs are documented (ADR if decision is hard to reverse)
3. UX Reviewed (if applicable)
Invoke @designer if the task involves:
- User-facing UI or interaction changes
- Developer experience changes (CLI, config, error messages)
- New workflows that humans will interact with
Confirm:
- Interaction patterns are defined
- Accessibility requirements are addressed
4. Work Tracked
- GitHub Issue exists with acceptance criteria (or local tracking if repo is unpublished)
- Branch created from the issue:
<type>/<issue-number>-<short-description>
5. Implementation Plan
- Task is ≤200 diff lines (split into stacked PRs if larger)
- Devcontainer is running and commands will execute inside it
6. Verification Strategy (if applicable)
For infrastructure, security, or integration-heavy tasks:
- E2E test approach defined (manual, automated, or gate issue)
- Required infrastructure identified (tunnels, sidecars, test accounts)
- Platform constraints documented (e.g., Docker Desktop vs Linux differences)
When to Skip
- Single-line fixes (typos, config tweaks): skip entirely.
- Documentation-only changes (README updates, comment fixes): skip steps 2 and 3. Note: new skills, instructions, or agent files are NOT documentation-only — they define process and require product/architecture review.
- Exploratory/spike work: skip, but re-run before converting to a real PR.
Fast Path
For issues that already have testable acceptance criteria in the GitHub Issue AND the expected diff is ≤100 lines:
- Skip steps 1–3 (requirements, design, and UX are already validated).
- Start at step 4 (Work Tracked).
- Still complete steps 5 and 6.
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