@bonesofspring/ai-rules 0.2.18 → 0.2.19

package/presets/claude/next/skills/spec-discovery/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+---
+name: spec-discovery
+description: Opt-in research-before-spec for task-analyst author mode. 11 named methods plus a mandatory claim ledger. Use when the user or AC asks discovery before generating docs/specs — not default /task consume.
+---
+
+# Spec discovery
+
+Requestable — **not** always-on. Load **only** in **task-analyst author mode** when the user or AC asks research-before-spec (including `/spec-start` with that intent). Never default consume `/task`. Not a pipeline step.
+
+Load **`product-specs`** (and **`product-specs-authoring`** after this skill if authoring follows). Do **not** invent product behavior. Do **not** create a second spec-file tree.
+
+## Load policy
+
+1. Pick a **subset** of methods that fit the task — not all 11 every time.
+2. **`claim-ledger` is mandatory** whenever this skill runs.
+3. Write chronological notes to `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only). Do **not** mutate `status.json` / `metrics.json`.
+4. Discovery output lives in memlog + `brief.md` sections. Then hand off to skill **`spec-authoring`** (or stop if `specMode: none`).
+
+Backend / MCP stacks: skip UI-only examples; prefer `analog-scan`, `code-archaeology`, `problem-define`, `assumption-audit`, `claim-ledger`.
+
+## Methods
+
+| Method | Produces | Skip when |
+|--------|----------|-----------|
+| **intake-capture** | Raw idea, origin, first unknowns → memlog + brief Research inputs | User prompt + AC already complete |
+| **index-locator** | Related INDEX rows + linked spec paths + gaps | `specMode: none` or INDEX absent without consume intent |
+| **code-archaeology** | Observed behavior labeled `inferred`/`draft` with path citations | Greenfield with no relevant code |
+| **research-pack-scan** | Claims from `team/tasks/<slug>/research/**` or user-supplied paths | No research paths cited |
+| **evidence-against** | Reasons the idea may fail | Internal spike with no product/external risk |
+| **problem-define** | Who hurts, goals, non-goals, cost of inaction → brief | Brief Goal + Out of scope already exhaustive |
+| **concept-shape** | 2–3 approach options + appetite (small/medium/large); no API design | `architecture.md` exists or one obvious path |
+| **working-backwards-check** | Headline + 5 customer objections + verdict `forged` / `needs-heat` / `cracked` | Consume mode with approved specs |
+| **assumption-audit** | Assumption register → brief Assumptions + `open_questions` | Never skip in author mode (keep lightweight) |
+| **analog-scan** | 2–3 repo analogs via `reference-features` / code search | No plausible analog |
+| **claim-ledger** | Markdown table `source → claim` for every product-behavior claim | **Never skip** when this skill is loaded |
+
+## Claim ledger (required)
+
+Block spec authoring until every product-behavior claim has a source:
+
+```markdown
+| Source | Claim |
+|--------|-------|
+| brief AC-3 | Checkout shows empty cart copy |
+| code-archaeology inferred | Empty state uses an illustration |
+```
+
+Sources: AC / user / UI copy / labeled code inference / research path. Unsourced claims → `open_questions`.
+
+## Memlog
+
+Path: `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md`. Chronological `## YYYY-MM-DD` headings. Optional tags: `decision`, `assumption`, `override`, `event`, `claim`.
+
+## Forbidden
+
+- 108-technique catalogs, HTML composers, party-mode, five `assess.*` slash commands, Python memlog runtime.
+- Dummy INDEX rows when `specMode: none`.
+- Dumping the whole `docs/specs/**` tree — locator is INDEX → linked page + optional `feature.md`.

package/presets/claude/next/team/README.md

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ Artifact directory for the Claude “agent team” pipeline.
       unit-test-plan.md
       documentation.md
       review.md
+      .memlog.md             # append-only agent notes (optional)
 ```
 
 ## pipeline.json schema
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ Artifact directory for the Claude “agent team” pipeline.
 {
   "slug": "order-history-date-filter",
   "intent": "feature",
+  "specMode": "consume",
   "summary": "Add date filter to Order History",
   "steps": [
     { "agent": "task-analyst", "label": "Clarify and decompose" },
@@ -59,6 +61,8 @@ Artifact directory for the Claude “agent team” pipeline.
 | `skipIf` | `debugger.fixed` \| `ci-investigator.resolved` |
 | `parallel` | Invoke all `agent` values in one parent turn |
 
+Optional top-level **`specMode`:** `consume` | `generate` | `none` (router echo; `brief.md` `## Spec mode` wins).
+
 ## status.json (pipeline mode)
 
 ```json
@@ -108,6 +112,13 @@ Legacy: `/feature-start`, `/feature-continue`.
 
 Commit task artifacts if you want them to survive `ai-rules clean claude`. Or copy finished tasks to `docs/agent-workflow/tasks/<slug>/`.
 
+
+## specMode, applyReadiness, memlog
+
+- **`specMode`:** `consume` | `generate` | `none` — primary in `brief.md` `## Spec mode`; optional top-level `pipeline.json` `specMode`. `none` skips INDEX/author mode (spike/research).
+- **`applyReadiness`:** YAML frontmatter on developer `implementation.md`; JSON-shaped `{ "state": "blocked"|"ready"|"all_done", "contextFiles": [] }` on the analyst receipt (analyst may emit `blocked` pre-gate). See `agent-artifact-contracts`.
+- **Memlog:** `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (Claude: `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md`) — append-only, agent-written; `/task-continue` may read. Hook does not parse it. Example: `fixtures/memlog.example.md`.
+
 ## Artifact manifest and receipts
 
 Each slug stores one context index at `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json`. Schema v1 is defined by shared core `agent-team/agent-artifact-contracts.md`: every entry declares its producer, status, authoritative paths, acceptance-criteria IDs, decomposition task IDs, timestamps, and a terminal completion receipt.

package/presets/claude/next/team/fixtures/feature-full.json

@@ -1,10 +1,15 @@
 {
   "slug": "example-feature-full",
   "intent": "feature",
+  "specMode": "consume",
   "profile": "full",
   "routingDecision": {
     "complexity": "high",
-    "riskFlags": ["cross-layer", "public-contract", "broad-test-surface"],
+    "riskFlags": [
+      "cross-layer",
+      "public-contract",
+      "broad-test-surface"
+    ],
     "routingReasons": [
       "The feature spans UI, state, and API boundaries, so architecture and implementation checkpoints are required.",
       "The public contract and e2e acceptance surface require independent validation and review."
@@ -14,15 +19,44 @@
   },
   "summary": "Multi-layer feature with e2e coverage",
   "steps": [
-    { "agent": "task-analyst", "label": "Clarify and decompose" },
-    { "agent": "solution-architect", "label": "Design boundaries", "model": "strong" },
-    { "agent": "feature-developer", "label": "Implement + unit tests", "scope": "unit-in-dev" },
-    { "agent": "build-verifier", "label": "Validation gate", "model": "cheap" },
-    { "agent": "security-reviewer", "label": "Security review", "model": "strong" },
-    { "agent": "code-reviewer", "label": "Code review", "model": "cheap" },
-    { "agent": "qa-tester", "label": "E2E", "scope": "e2e-only" }
+    {
+      "agent": "task-analyst",
+      "label": "Clarify and decompose"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "solution-architect",
+      "label": "Design boundaries",
+      "model": "strong"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "feature-developer",
+      "label": "Implement + unit tests",
+      "scope": "unit-in-dev"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "build-verifier",
+      "label": "Validation gate",
+      "model": "cheap"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "security-reviewer",
+      "label": "Security review",
+      "model": "strong"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "code-reviewer",
+      "label": "Code review",
+      "model": "cheap"
+    },
+    {
+      "agent": "qa-tester",
+      "label": "E2E",
+      "scope": "e2e-only"
+    }
+  ],
+  "humanGates": [
+    "after:task-analyst"
   ],
-  "humanGates": ["after:task-analyst"],
   "autoChain": true,
   "skipped": []
 }

package/presets/claude/next/team/fixtures/memlog.example.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Memlog example
+
+Append-only. Agents write; `/task-continue` may read. The hook does not parse this file.
+
+## 2026-08-13
+
+- `decision`: specMode=generate; research-before-spec requested
+- `claim`: empty-cart copy lives in CartEmpty.tsx (code-archaeology, inferred)
+- `assumption`: no guest checkout in v1

package/presets/claude/nuxt/MCP.md

@@ -14,3 +14,25 @@ Copied to the **project root** as `.mcp.json` on `ai-rules init claude --preset
 Do not commit secrets. Optional: `CONTEXT7_API_KEY`. Figma — OAuth (do not write the token into the file). After clone/init Claude Code will ask to approve project MCP (`/mcp`).
 
 For the full Playwright Test Agents loop (`planner_*` / `generator_*` / `test_*`) additionally: `npx playwright init-agents --loop=claude` in the app with `@playwright/test`.
+
+
+## Agent usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage`. The **session MCP catalog** is source of truth (this file and `mcp.json` are hints). Discover tool schemas before calling; never invent them.
+
+**Context7 (shipped):** query docs when a third-party API is not confirmed by lockfile + sibling files. Use the installed major. Cap ≤3 doc queries per question. If Context7 is down, mark `// VERIFY` and continue — do not block.
+
+## Local overlay (not shipped)
+
+`init` **merges** `mcpServers`: preset keys are updated; extra local servers are kept. User-level MCP is never touched. Prefer user-level MCP if you do not want overlay servers in the project file.
+
+Use an overlay only when it is **ready** (`serverStatus` not `error` / `needsAuth` / `loading`) **and** the task fits. Absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+| Kind | Typical aliases | When |
+|------|-----------------|------|
+| Observability | `sentry`, `datadog`, `plugin-datadog-*` | production error, event/trace id, APM |
+| Tickets | `linear`, `jira`, `notion`, `plugin-notion-*` | ticket/page URL; read-only; task-folder artifacts remain SoT |
+| GitHub MCP | `github` | optional; native `gh` remains SoT for PRs and checks |
+| Storybook | `storybook`, `user-storybook`, `plugin-storybook`, `storybook-mcp-addon` | component docs/stories/controls; needs Storybook running; not shipped |
+
+**Browser split (this preset):** Playwright MCP → e2e agents and selectors. Chrome DevTools MCP → `debugger` / `performance-auditor` against a running app. Not interchangeable.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/accessibility-reviewer.md

@@ -47,6 +47,14 @@ PASS | PASS_WITH_NOTES | FAIL
 |-----------|--------|-------|
 ```
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition, implementation or UI diff scope, and prior review artifacts when present.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/ci-investigator.md

@@ -46,6 +46,14 @@ Commands run and results.
 - If the fix requires feature work beyond CI scope → document in `ci-report.md` and emit owned receipt outcome `completed`; orchestrator/hook may invoke `feature-developer`.
 - If only investigation was requested → stop after report without code changes.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition when present, failing check context, and prior validation/debug artifacts.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/debugger.md

@@ -45,6 +45,18 @@ fixApplied: false
 
 5. If fix is trivial and clearly scoped, you **may** apply the minimal fix and set `fixApplied: true` in the report. Otherwise leave implementation to **feature-developer** with `fixApplied: false`.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If Chrome DevTools MCP is ready and the app is running, use it for console, network, and runtime evidence.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+If a Sentry/Datadog (or similar) MCP is ready and the task is a production error, event, or trace, use it. Do not invent telemetry.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition when present, failing evidence, and related prior artifacts.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/feature-developer.md

@@ -64,6 +64,31 @@ When work touches a page/feature/route/alias: if `docs/specs/INDEX.md` exists (o
 Mechanical INDEX/frontmatter fixes only when implementation renames routes/ids. Substantive behavior edits → hand back to task-analyst (or tech-writer where present). If INDEX is absent and generation was not approved, treat specs as optional (greenfield).
 
 
+**specMode `none`:** do not require INDEX; implement from brief/AC only.
+
+**applyReadiness:** YAML frontmatter on `implementation.md`:
+
+```yaml
+applyReadiness:
+  state: ready   # blocked | ready | all_done
+  contextFiles: []
+```
+
+`blocked` if human gate pending, required spec missing, required UX `INCOMPLETE`, or incomplete WP deps. `ready` when the current WP may be implemented. `all_done` on the final receipt when mechanical spec sync is done.
+
+**Code Map + Suggested Review Order:** when this WP spans **>1 layer or module**, add to `implementation.md` a Code Map (3–8 annotated paths) and Suggested Review Order lines `concern | path:line | ≤15 words`. Omit for single-file / single-layer WPs.
+
+**Memlog:** append implementation decisions to `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only).
+
+
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Shipped browser split: Playwright MCP for e2e specs/selectors; Chrome DevTools MCP for live-app debug and performance (app must be running). Storybook MCP if present and the work is component docs/stories.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for `brief.md`, `decomposition.md`, current scope, and applicable prior findings.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/migration-specialist.md

@@ -53,6 +53,12 @@ Temporary adapters, feature flags, dual-write if needed.
 - Map every phase to concrete decomposition tasks for `feature-developer`.
 - Do not implement code — planning only.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition and stack/version context from the repo.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/performance-auditor.md

@@ -50,6 +50,14 @@ Bundle chunks, Lighthouse hints, or measured timings.
 Ordered list for feature-developer if fixes are requested.
 ```
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If Chrome DevTools MCP is ready and the app is running, use it for console/network/traces. Do not treat that as an e2e substitute.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief when present and the scoped git diff / routes under audit.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/playwright-test-generator.md

@@ -72,4 +72,14 @@ When you generate tests:
      });
    });
    ```
-   </example-generation>
+   </example-generation>
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Use Playwright MCP when available for selector checks and failure reproduction. Chrome DevTools is for `debugger` / `performance-auditor`, not this e2e loop. Storybook MCP if present may inform component docs — do not replace `*.cases.md`.
+
+## Completion
+
+Run the affected spec if feasible. Report files changed, tests run, failures, and gaps. For agent team tasks, upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`; do not mutate `status.json`.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/playwright-test-healer.md

@@ -58,4 +58,11 @@ Key principles:
   so that it is skipped during the execution. Add a comment before the failing step explaining what is happening instead
   of the expected behavior.
 - Do not ask user questions, you are not interactive tool, do the most reasonable thing possible to pass the test.
-- Never wait for networkidle or use other discouraged or deprecated apis
+- Never wait for networkidle or use other discouraged or deprecated apis
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+Use Playwright MCP when available for selector checks and failure reproduction. Chrome DevTools is for `debugger` / `performance-auditor`, not this e2e loop. Storybook MCP if present may inform component docs — do not replace `*.cases.md`.
+

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/solution-architect.md

@@ -52,6 +52,12 @@ Write `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/architecture.md`:
 - Flag when decomposition should change — list suggested updates for analyst/developer.
 - Do **not** write production code or tests.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume handoff `artifactInputIds` when supplied, otherwise consume the manifest entries for brief/decomposition and applicable prior analysis artifacts.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/task-analyst.md

@@ -107,6 +107,15 @@ Do not invoke the developer or any implementation subagent.
 
 **Author mode (Generate / Bootstrap):** When the user runs `/spec-start`, router intent is `spec-gen` / bootstrap, or brief/AC requests generation: load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** and skill **`spec-authoring`**. You are the **primary author** (INDEX bootstrap included). Follow frontmatter v1 + required headings; update INDEX in the **same change set**; default `status: draft`. Block handoff via `open_questions` until the authoring self-check passes.
 
+
+**Spec mode:** Write `## Spec mode` in `brief.md` with exactly one of `consume` | `generate` | `none`. Infer if unset: spike/research/preset-only → `none`; `/spec-start` or router `spec-gen` → `generate`; otherwise `consume`. Router may echo `specMode` on `pipeline.json`.
+
+**`none`:** skip INDEX row requirement and author mode; do not invent a dummy INDEX.
+
+**Research-before-spec (opt-in):** load skill **`spec-discovery`** only when the user/AC asks research before authoring (not default consume `/task`). Run a **subset** of methods; **`claim-ledger` is mandatory** whenever the skill loads. Append chronological notes to `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/.memlog.md` (append-only; do not mutate `status.json`).
+
+**applyReadiness (author blocked):** if specs are drafted but the human gate has not passed, or a required named spec is missing, emit `applyReadiness: { "state": "blocked", "contextFiles": ["…"] }` on the analysis receipt. Do not invoke feature-developer.
+
 ### Brief sections (when author mode or INDEX exists)
 
 Add to `brief.md`:
@@ -137,6 +146,14 @@ Write `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/ux-design.md` with the headings in rule `ux-des
 
 When produced, append `ux-design.md` to this step's **`analysis`** `authoritativePaths` / `evidencePaths`. No new manifest producer row.
 
+
+## MCP usage
+
+Load requestable rule `mcp-usage` when verifying third-party library APIs (Context7) or when a local overlay MCP is present and the task fits. Discover tools at runtime; do not invent schemas. Overlay absence is not a blocker unless the user required that MCP as source of truth.
+
+If the prompt/brief has a tracker URL (Linear/Jira/Notion/…) and that MCP is ready, pull AC **read-only**. Task-folder artifacts remain SoT.
+
+
 ## Artifact contract
 
 - **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume `pipeline.json`, the manifest routing entry, user-approved decisions, and any authoritative architecture/approval entries.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/agents/task-router.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ You are a task router for a Nuxt 3 frontend agent team. You **do not** implement
 ## Inputs
 
 - User task description (from `/task` or orchestrator).
-- Optional: existing files under `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/`.
+- Optional: existing files under `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/`.
 - Pipeline JSON schema, examples, step fields — **`agents/README.md`**.
 
 ## Intent detection
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Set optional top-level `"profile": "full" | "standard" | "light"` in `pipeline.j
 | `docs-only` | tech-writer (skip analyst if brief exists) |
 | `ci-fix` | ci-investigator → build-verifier (`skipIf: ci-investigator.resolved`) |
 
-Fixtures: `.cursor/team/fixtures/` (feature-full, feature-light, bugfix-standard).
+Fixtures: `.claude/team/fixtures/` (feature-full, feature-light, bugfix-standard).
 
 ## Routing decision rubric
 
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ Cursor mapping when orchestrator invokes Task: `cheap` → pass `model: "fast"`
 | Intent | Default humanGates |
 |--------|-------------------|
 | `feature`, `refactor`, `test-only`, `a11y` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
+| `spec-gen` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
 | `migration` | `["after:migration-specialist"]` |
 | `docs-only` | `["after:task-analyst"]` |
 | `unit-only` | `["after:unit-test-planner"]` when new plan; `[]` for healer |
@@ -125,7 +126,7 @@ Cursor mapping when orchestrator invokes Task: `cheap` → pass `model: "fast"`
 
 ## Output
 
-Write `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/pipeline.json` and initialize the routing entry in `artifact-manifest.json`; set `.cursor/team/active-task.json`. The orchestration runtime creates and owns `status.json`.
+Write `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/pipeline.json` and initialize the routing entry in `artifact-manifest.json`; set `.claude/team/active-task.json`. The orchestration runtime creates and owns `status.json`.
 
 ## Handoff to orchestrator
 
@@ -148,13 +149,18 @@ Detect and set routing reasons when the user asks to **generate / bootstrap prod
 
 Do **not** add a dedicated `spec-author` agent. Do not require solution-architect for routine spec authoring.
 
+
+**specMode (optional `pipeline.json` field):** `none` for spike/research; `generate` for `spec-gen` / `/spec-start`; `consume` default when INDEX exists. Echo top-level `specMode`. Brief `## Spec mode` wins on conflict.
+
+Do **not** add a pipeline step for `spec-discovery`. Instruct analyst to load that skill only when the user/AC asks research-before-spec.
+
 ## Runtime initialization
 
 Return the routing receipt to the orchestrator. The orchestration runtime/hook exclusively initializes and updates `status.json`, `metrics.json`, attempt identities, and gate lifecycle; the router does not write those shared runtime files.
 
 ## Artifact contract
 
-- **Authoritative inputs:** read `.cursor/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume the user request and any existing authoritative task/decision entries.
+- **Authoritative inputs:** read `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/artifact-manifest.json` first; consume the user request and any existing authoritative task/decision entries.
 - **Owned outputs:** `pipeline.json` and the routing manifest entry; upsert only the manifest entry assigned by handoff (`artifactOutputId`; fallback `routing`) and preserve all foreign entries.
 - **Terminal receipt:** cover applicable AC/task IDs, list authoritative evidence paths, and emit `completed` or `blocked`. Bind it to the supplied `attemptId` when present.
 - **Shared state:** never create or mutate `status.json` or `metrics.json`; the orchestration runtime/hook owns lifecycle, gates, retries, attempts, and timestamps.

package/presets/claude/nuxt/commands/spec-start.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Routes intent **`spec-gen`** (or bootstrap) → **task-analyst** in **author mod
 3. Ensure `.claude/team/tasks/<slug>/` exists (Write artifacts; not Shell mkdir).
 4. Write `.claude/team/active-task.json` → `{ "slug": "<slug>" }`.
 5. Write minimal `pipeline.json`: task-analyst → (optional stop) → feature-developer only if user asked implement-after. **No separate spec-author agent.**
-6. Invoke **task-analyst** with: author mode; load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** + skill **`spec-authoring`**; Bootstrap if `docs/specs/` absent, else Generate.
+6. Invoke **task-analyst** with: author mode; load **`product-specs`** + **`product-specs-authoring`** + skill **`spec-authoring`**; Bootstrap if `docs/specs/` absent, else Generate. Optional: if arguments/AC ask research-before-spec, also load skill **`spec-discovery`** (not default).
 7. Wait for analyst. **Do not** invoke feature-developer until human gate passes.
 
 ## Human gate

package/presets/claude/nuxt/mcp.json

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
   "mcpServers": {
     "context7": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp"]
+      "args": ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp@4.0.2"]
     },
     "playwright-test": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest"]
+      "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@0.0.79"]
     },
     "chrome-devtools": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "chrome-devtools-mcp@latest"]
+      "args": ["-y", "chrome-devtools-mcp@1.7.0"]
     },
     "figma": {
       "type": "http",

package/presets/claude/nuxt/rules/README.md

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ In Claude Code all `.md` files under `rules/` are **discovered recursively**. Bo
 | `anti-sycophancy-discipline.mdc` | `tooling-and-review/anti-sycophancy-discipline.md` |
 | `vue-nuxt-anti-hallucination.mdc` | `anti-hallucination/vue-nuxt-anti-hallucination.md` |
 | `design-guidance.mdc` | `tooling-and-review/design-guidance.md` |
+| `mcp-usage.mdc` | `tooling-and-review/mcp-usage.md` |
 | `nuxt-pages-routing.mdc` | `stack/nuxt-pages-routing.md` |
 | `script-setup-conventions.mdc` | `stack/script-setup-conventions.md` |
 | `types-jsdoc.mdc` | `stack/types-jsdoc.md` |
@@ -73,6 +74,7 @@ In Claude Code all `.md` files under `rules/` are **discovered recursively**. Bo
 | `quality/code-quality-and-refactoring.md` | `code-quality-and-refactoring.mdc` / `code-quality.md` | + Stack notes (ESLint/Vue/CSS) |
 | `quality/anti-sycophancy-discipline.md` | `anti-sycophancy-discipline.mdc` | requestable |
 | `quality/design-guidance.md` | `design-guidance.mdc` | requestable |
+| `quality/mcp-usage.md` | `mcp-usage.mdc` | requestable Context7 + overlay MCP |
 | `agent-team/agent-team-orchestrator.md` | `agent-team-orchestrator.mdc` | Roles in Stack notes |
 | `agent-team/agent-team-intake.md` | `agent-team-intake.mdc` | thin alias |
 | `architecture/feature-delivery-workflow.md` | `feature-delivery-workflow.mdc` | Nuxt layer checklist |

package/presets/claude/nuxt/rules/architecture/feature-delivery-workflow.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Typical feature with backend data and shared state. Layer details — `architect
 6. **UI** — types from `@/types`, no DTOs (`vue-ui.mdc`, `architecture-boundaries-ui.mdc`, `no-v-bind-spread.mdc`).
 7. **Mocks** — per repo layout; register in `mocks/handlers.ts` (see below).
 8. **Tests** — unit for mappers (`tests-unit.mdc`); e2e from `*.cases.md` (`tests-e2e-structure.mdc`, `playwright-agents.mdc`).
-9. **Completion** — **`post-change-lint.mdc`**: `lint:js` + `lint:css` + `typecheck`; package manager — `package-manager.mdc`.
+9. **Completion** — **`post-change-lint.mdc`**: `lint:js` + `lint:css` + `typecheck`; package manager — `package-manager.mdc`. When the current WP spans **more than one** layer or module, `implementation.md` includes a **Code Map** (3–8 annotated paths) and **Suggested Review Order** (`concern | path:line | ≤15 word note`). Omit both for a single-file or single-layer WP.
 
 ## Data flow (orientation)
 
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ flowchart LR
 - RTK / Redux (`createSlice`, `createAsyncThunk`, `stores/slices/**` as the canon).
 - **Ubiquitous language:** Domain/type names reflect the feature’s subject domain — do not mix transport/framework terms into the domain without need.
 - Load `design-guidance` (rule stem) when assessing structure, smells, or pattern fit.
+- Do not mutate pipeline `status.json` / `metrics.json`; the orchestration hook is the single writer. Skills upsert the owned terminal receipt in `artifact-manifest.json`.
 
 ## Matrix: zone → rules
 

package/presets/claude/nuxt/rules/architecture/product-specs-authoring.md

@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ paths:
 
 Load when **Generate** or **Bootstrap** is requested (`/spec-start`, router `spec-gen`, brief AC, or analyst author mode). Discovery-only work stays on **`product-specs`**.
 
+**Optional prefix:** when the user or AC asks **research-before-spec**, load skill **`spec-discovery`** first (subset of methods; **claim-ledger** mandatory). Not the default `/task` consume path and not a new pipeline step.
+
 ## Modes
 
 1. **Consume** — default; never invent INDEX/specs (see `product-specs`).
@@ -82,7 +84,7 @@ Compliant = valid frontmatter + all required headings present (non-empty prose o
 
 ## Templates & assets
 
-**Package SoT:** `packages/ai-rules/presets/_shared/assets/docs-specs/` (`INDEX.md` stub, `_templates/page.md`, `_templates/feature.md`; optional `schemas/frontmatter-v1.schema.json`).
+**Package SoT:** `packages/ai-rules/presets/_shared/assets/docs-specs/` (`INDEX.md` stub, `_templates/page.md`, `_templates/feature.md`; `schemas/frontmatter-v1.schema.json` is a documentation artifact — the checker does not evaluate it).
 
 **CLI `init`:** when consumer `docs/specs/` is **absent**, copy INDEX stub + `_templates/*` (idempotent; **never overwrite** existing INDEX). When the tree already exists, skip seed entirely.
 
@@ -92,7 +94,7 @@ Compliant = valid frontmatter + all required headings present (non-empty prose o
 
 | Role | Responsibility |
 |------|----------------|
-| **task-analyst** | Primary author (Generate + Bootstrap); INDEX bootstrap; brief **Related specs** + **Spec gaps / generation requested**; loads this stem + skill `spec-authoring` |
+| **task-analyst** | Primary author (Generate + Bootstrap); INDEX bootstrap; brief **Related specs** + **Spec gaps / generation requested**; loads this stem + skill `spec-authoring`; optional skill `spec-discovery` when research-before-spec |
 | **tech-writer** | Post-delivery sync where present; never invent product behavior without AC/code source |
 | **feature-developer** | Consumes approved specs as SoT; mechanical INDEX/frontmatter fixes only on renames |
 | **mcp-ts** | No tech-writer — author + post-sync via **task-analyst** only |
@@ -111,8 +113,8 @@ Block handoff via `open_questions` until fixed:
 
 - `product-specs` — discovery / consume
 - Skill `spec-authoring` — procedural checklist
-- Optional consumer script `scripts/check-product-specs.sh` (WARN default; `--strict` FAIL)
-
+- Skill `spec-discovery` — opt-in research-before-spec (not default)
+- Optional consumer script `scripts/check-product-specs.sh` (ships in the npm package; WARN default; `--strict` FAIL). Bash checks INDEX links, required frontmatter keys, and body headings — it does **not** evaluate `frontmatter-v1.schema.json`
 
 ## Stack notes
 

package/presets/claude/nuxt/rules/architecture/product-specs.md

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ Product page/feature **behavior** specs live under the consumer repo `docs/specs
 
 **Authoring** (Generate / Bootstrap modes, INDEX/frontmatter v1, body checklist, greenfield, conflict precedence) → load **`product-specs-authoring`** when generation is requested (`/spec-start`, brief AC, or router `spec-gen`).
 
+**Pipeline `specMode`:** `consume` (this stem) · `generate` (authoring stem) · `none` (spike/research — skip INDEX row requirement; do not invent a dummy INDEX). Primary field: `brief.md` `## Spec mode`; optional `pipeline.json` `specMode`.
+
 ## Modes (summary)
 
 | Mode | When | Behavior |
@@ -18,19 +20,21 @@ Product page/feature **behavior** specs live under the consumer repo `docs/specs
 | **Consume** (default) | INDEX exists or globs hit `docs/specs/**` without generate intent | Discover via INDEX; soft-fail on miss; **never invent** INDEX/specs |
 | **Generate** | Explicit generate intent / AC / `/spec-start` with existing tree | Create/update page/feature specs + INDEX from stated sources |
 | **Bootstrap** | Explicit bootstrap / `/spec-start` when tree absent | Create INDEX + templates + first domain spec |
+| **None** (`specMode: none`) | Spike / research / preset-only | Skip INDEX requirement and author mode; no dummy INDEX row |
 
 Greenfield: agents may create INDEX/specs **only** on explicit intent, AC, or `/spec-start`. Missing INDEX alone does **not** authorize inventing the tree.
 
 ## Presence policy
 
+- If `specMode` is **`none`** → do **not** require an INDEX row; continue from brief/AC. Do not invent INDEX.
 - If `docs/specs/INDEX.md` is **missing** → the tree is **optional** (greenfield OK for *consume*). Continue with code/brief discovery; do not invent an INDEX solely because this stem loaded.
-- If INDEX **exists** → it is the **required discovery path** for work that touches a listed page, feature, route, or alias.
+- If INDEX **exists** and `specMode` is not `none` → it is the **required discovery path** for work that touches a listed page, feature, route, or alias.
 
 ## Discovery algorithm
 
-1. Always start at `docs/specs/INDEX.md` when present.
+1. Always start at `docs/specs/INDEX.md` when present (skip when `specMode: none`).
 2. Resolve the entry by: route, stable `id`, PageName / alias, or domain folder.
-3. Read the linked page spec (and optional domain `feature.md` when the INDEX or page Related links it).
+3. Read the **linked page** spec and, when INDEX or page Related links it, the optional domain `feature.md`. Do **not** dump the whole `docs/specs/**` tree into the prompt — locator = those linked files.
 
 ## Miss policy (INDEX present, row or file missing)
 
@@ -52,10 +56,10 @@ Same-changeset INDEX updates, frontmatter v1, required body headings, templates,
 ## Related
 
 - `product-specs-authoring` — generation modes, contracts, self-check.
+- Skill `spec-discovery` — opt-in research-before-spec (author mode only; not default consume).
 - `reference-features` — code structure mirror (how to layout files), not product behavior.
 - Consumer `.ai/context/**` when present — review/domain glossary; cross-link, do not replace.
 
-
 ## Stack notes
 
 - `routes`: Nuxt/app URL paths. `ui` / `store`: pages/components + Pinia/store paths. `e2e`: Playwright paths under repo `tests/e2e/**` (or equivalent).

package/presets/claude/nuxt/rules/tooling-and-review/agent-team-orchestrator.md

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Work request without `/task` — see **`agent-team-intake.mdc`** (when to sugges
 | `/task-continue <slug>` | After human gate or pause |
 | `/feature-start <desc>` | Legacy: analyst-only start (no router) |
 | `/feature-continue <slug>` | Alias of task-continue |
+| `/spec-start [desc]` | Generate/bootstrap `docs/specs` — router intent `spec-gen` → analyst author mode → human gate |
 | `/technical-retro [slug]` | Retro with agent team block |
 
 ## Stack notes
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ Work request without `/task` — see **`agent-team-intake.mdc`** (when to sugges
 | Agent | App / prod writes | Typical intent |
 |-------|-------------------|----------------|
 | `task-router` | no (team only) | Every `/task` — writes `pipeline.json` |
-| `task-analyst` | no (team only) | feature, refactor, test-only, a11y, docs-only, migration, ux-design |
+| `task-analyst` | no (team only) | feature, refactor, test-only, a11y, docs-only, migration, ux-design, spec-gen |
 | `solution-architect` | no (team only) | spike, complex cross-layer feature |
 | `migration-specialist` | no (team only) | migration — phased upgrade plan |
 | `api-contract-reviewer` | no (team only) | new/changed backend API contracts |