Flow Prime Workflow
Execute these phases in order. Reference pillars.md for scoring criteria and remediation.md for fix templates.
Model guidance: This skill uses sonnet for synthesis and report generation. Scouts run as haiku for speed.
Phase 1: Parallel Assessment
Run all 9 scouts in parallel using the Task tool:
Agent Readiness Scouts (Pillars 1-5)
Task flow-next:tooling-scout # linters, formatters, pre-commit, type checking
Task flow-next:claude-md-scout # CLAUDE.md/AGENTS.md quality
Task flow-next:env-scout # .env.example, docker, devcontainer
Task flow-next:testing-scout # test framework, coverage, commands
Task flow-next:build-scout # build system, scripts, CI
Task flow-next:docs-gap-scout # README, ADRs, architecture docs
Production Readiness Scouts (Pillars 6-8)
Task flow-next:observability-scout # logging, tracing, metrics, health
Task flow-next:security-scout # branch protection, CODEOWNERS, secrets
Task flow-next:workflow-scout # CI/CD, templates, automation
Important: Launch all 9 scouts in parallel for speed (~15-20 seconds total).
Wait for all scouts to complete. Collect findings.
Phase 2: Verification (Optional but Recommended)
After scouts complete, verify key commands actually work.
Test Verification
If test framework detected by testing-scout, verify tests are runnable using the appropriate command for the detected framework.
Common examples (adapt to whatever framework is detected):
| Framework | Verification Command |
|---|---|
| pytest | pytest --collect-only |
| Jest | npx jest --listTests |
| Vitest | npx vitest --run --reporter=dot |
| Mocha | npx mocha --dry-run |
| Go test | go test ./... -list . |
| Cargo test | cargo test --no-run |
| PHPUnit | phpunit --list-tests |
These are examples. For other frameworks, find the equivalent "list tests" or "dry run" command. The goal is to verify tests are discoverable without actually running them.
For monorepos: Run verification in each app directory that has tests.
Adapt to project: Use the package manager detected (pnpm/npm/yarn/bun). If venv detected for Python, activate it first.
Example:
# Python with venv
cd apps/api && source .venv/bin/activate && pytest --collect-only 2>&1 | head -20
# JS with pnpm
pnpm test --passWithNoTests 2>&1 | head -10
# Go
go test ./... -list . 2>&1 | head -20
Mark TS4 as ✅ only if verification succeeds (tests are discoverable and runnable).
Build Verification (Quick)
# Check if build command exists and is valid
pnpm build --help 2>&1 | head -5 || npm run build --help 2>&1 | head -5
Phase 3: Score & Synthesize
Read pillars.md for pillar definitions and criteria.
Agent Readiness Score (Pillars 1-5)
For each pillar (1-5):
- Map scout findings to criteria (pass/fail)
- Calculate pillar score:
(passed / total) * 100
Calculate:
- Agent Readiness Score: average of Pillars 1-5 scores
- Maturity Level: based on thresholds in pillars.md
Production Readiness Score (Pillars 6-8)
For each pillar (6-8):
- Map scout findings to criteria (pass/fail)
- Calculate pillar score:
(passed / total) * 100
Calculate:
- Production Readiness Score: average of Pillars 6-8 scores
Overall Score
Overall Score = average of all 8 pillar scores
Prioritize Recommendations
Generate prioritized recommendations from Pillars 1-5 only:
- Critical first (CLAUDE.md, .env.example)
- High impact second (pre-commit hooks, lint commands)
- Medium last (build scripts, .gitignore)
Never offer fixes for Pillars 6-8 — these are informational only.
Phase 4: Present Report
# Agent Readiness Report
**Repository**: [name]
**Assessed**: [timestamp]
## Scores Summary
| Category | Score | Level |
|----------|-------|-------|
| **Agent Readiness** (Pillars 1-5) | X% | Level N - [Name] |
| Production Readiness (Pillars 6-8) | X% | — |
| **Overall** | X% | — |
## Agent Readiness (Pillars 1-5)
These affect your maturity level and are eligible for fixes.
| Pillar | Score | Status |
|--------|-------|--------|
| Style & Validation | X% (N/6) | ✅ ≥80% / ⚠️ 40-79% / ❌ <40% |
| Build System | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
| Testing | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
| Documentation | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
| Dev Environment | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
## Production Readiness (Pillars 6-8)
Informational only. No fixes offered — address independently if desired.
| Pillar | Score | Status |
|--------|-------|--------|
| Observability | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
| Security | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
| Workflow & Process | X% (N/6) | ✅/⚠️/❌ |
## Detailed Findings
### Pillar 1: Style & Validation (X%)
| Criterion | Status | Evidence |
|-----------|--------|----------|
| SV1: Linter | ✅/❌ | [details] |
| SV2: Formatter | ✅/❌ | [details] |
| ... | ... | ... |
[Repeat for each pillar]
## Top Recommendations (Agent Readiness)
1. **[Category]**: [specific action] — [why it helps agents]
2. **[Category]**: [specific action] — [why it helps agents]
3. **[Category]**: [specific action] — [why it helps agents]
## Production Readiness Notes
[Key observations from Pillars 6-8 that the team should be aware of]
If --report-only: Stop here. Show report and exit.
Phase 5: Interactive Remediation
If --fix-all: Skip to Phase 6, apply all recommendations from Pillars 1-5.
CRITICAL: You MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool for consent. Do NOT just print questions as text.
Using AskUserQuestion Correctly
The tool provides an interactive UI. Each question should:
- Have a clear header (max 12 chars)
- Explain what each option does and WHY it helps agents
- Use
multiSelect: trueso users can pick multiple items - Include impact description for each option
Question Structure
Ask ONE question per category that has recommendations. Skip categories with no gaps.
Question 1: Documentation (if gaps exist)
{
"questions": [{
"question": "Which documentation improvements should I create? These help agents understand your project without guessing.",
"header": "Docs",
"multiSelect": true,
"options": [
{
"label": "Create CLAUDE.md (Recommended)",
"description": "Agent instruction file with commands, conventions, and project structure. Critical for agents to work effectively."
},
{
"label": "Create .env.example",
"description": "Template with [N] detected env vars. Prevents agents from guessing required configuration."
}
]
}]
}
Question 2: Tooling (if gaps exist)
{
"questions": [{
"question": "Which tooling improvements should I add? These give agents instant feedback instead of waiting for CI.",
"header": "Tooling",
"multiSelect": true,
"options": [
{
"label": "Add pre-commit hooks (Recommended)",
"description": "Husky + lint-staged for instant lint/format feedback. Catches errors in 5 seconds instead of 10 minutes."
},
{
"label": "Add linter config",
"description": "[Tool] configuration for code quality checks. Agents can run lint to verify their changes."
},
{
"label": "Add formatter config",
"description": "[Tool] configuration for consistent code style. Prevents style drift across agent sessions."
},
{
"label": "Add runtime version file",
"description": "Pin [runtime] version. Ensures consistent environment across machines."
}
]
}]
}
Question 3: Testing (if gaps exist)
{
"questions": [{
"question": "Which testing improvements should I add? These let agents verify their work.",
"header": "Testing",
"multiSelect": true,
"options": [
{
"label": "Add test config (Recommended)",
"description": "[Framework] configuration file. Enables test command for agents to verify changes."
},
{
"label": "Add test script",
"description": "Adds 'test' command that agents can discover and run."
}
]
}]
}
Question 4: Environment (if gaps exist)
{
"questions": [{
"question": "Which environment improvements should I add?",
"header": "Environment",
"multiSelect": true,
"options": [
{
"label": "Add .gitignore entries (Recommended)",
"description": "Ignore .env, build outputs, node_modules. Prevents accidental commits of sensitive data."
},
{
"label": "Create devcontainer (Bonus)",
"description": "VS Code devcontainer config for reproducible environment. Nice-to-have, not essential for agents."
}
]
}]
}
Rules for Questions
- MUST use AskUserQuestion tool — Never just print questions
- Mark recommended items — Add "(Recommended)" to high-impact options
- Mark bonus items — Add "(Bonus)" to nice-to-have options
- Explain agent benefit — Each description should say WHY it helps agents
- Skip empty categories — Don't ask if no recommendations
- Max 4 options per question — Tool limit, prioritize if more
- Never offer Pillar 6-8 items — Production readiness is informational only
Phase 6: Apply Fixes
For each approved fix:
- Read remediation.md for the template
- Detect project conventions (indent style, quote style, etc.)
- Adapt template to match conventions
- Check if target file exists:
- New file: Create it
- Existing file: Show diff and ask before modifying
- Report what was created/modified
Non-destructive rules:
- Never overwrite without explicit consent
- Merge with existing configs when possible
- Use detected project style
- Don't add unused features
Phase 7: Summary
After fixes applied:
## Changes Applied
### Created
- `CLAUDE.md` — Project conventions for agents
- `.env.example` — Environment variable template
### Modified
- `package.json` — Added lint-staged config
### Skipped (user declined)
- Pre-commit hooks
### Not Offered (production readiness)
- CI/CD, PR templates, observability, security — address independently if desired
Offer re-assessment only if changes were made:
Run assessment again to see updated score?
If yes, run Phase 1-4 again and show:
- New Agent Readiness score and maturity level
- Score changes per pillar
- Remaining recommendations