Using Expert Mode
The Rule
Invoke relevant skills BEFORE any response or action. Flow: Check for skills → Invoke skill → Follow skill.
Skill Priority & Types
- Process skills first:
brainstorming,systematic-debugging,test-driven-development - Then implementation:
writing-plans,executing-plans,completing-work - Rigid (TDD, debugging): Follow exactly — order and steps matter
- Flexible (brainstorming, plans): Adapt structure to context while preserving intent
Red Flags — You're Rationalizing
- "This is just a simple question"
- "I need more context first" / "Let me explore the codebase first"
- "This doesn't need a formal skill" / "The skill is overkill"
- "I remember this skill" / "I'll just do this one thing first"
- "This is different because..."
User Instructions
Instructions say WHAT, not HOW. "Add X" or "Fix Y" does not mean skip workflows.
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