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+---
+name: guide
+description: >
+  This skill provides shared behavior patterns, tone guidelines, and technical
+  workflows used internally by other Vibe Doc skills. It is loaded as a reference
+  by the scan, generate, and check skills for consistent agent behavior.
+---
+
+# Vibe Doc Shared Behavior Guide
+
+**This is an internal reference document.** Not directly user-invocable. Other skills reference this guide for consistent behavior patterns, tone, and technical workflows.
+
+## Shared Behavior Patterns
+
+### Tone & Communication
+
+- **Professional, direct, no filler.** Match 626Labs style: clear objectives, quick decisions, respect the user's time.
+- **Technical but accessible.** Explain classifications and gap rationale in plain language; assume developers who understand deployments but may not know documentation frameworks.
+- **Checkpoint before proceeding.** Whenever a significant decision point is reached (classification confirmation, gap walkthrough start, generation approval), pause and ask for explicit user confirmation before moving forward.
+- **Structured output.** Use headers for sections, bullet lists for options, code blocks for file paths and commands. Make output scannable.
+
+### Unified Builder Profile (Cross-Plugin)
+
+Before engaging the user, check the **unified builder profile** at `~/.claude/profiles/builder.json`. This is the cross-plugin profile shared across all 626Labs plugins. Vibe Doc works **independently or together** with other plugins (like `@esthernandez/app-project-readiness`) — if the profile exists, use it to calibrate tone, depth, and pacing. If it doesn't, Vibe Doc still works fine with its own defaults.
+
+**How to use it:**
+
+1. At the start of any skill that talks to the user (scan, generate, check), attempt to read `~/.claude/profiles/builder.json`.
+2. If the file exists and is valid JSON, extract the `shared` block:
+   - `shared.name` — greet the builder by name
+   - `shared.technical_experience.level` — calibrate explanation depth (first-timer vs experienced)
+   - `shared.preferences.persona` — **adopt the persona voice** (see Persona Adaptation below)
+   - `shared.preferences.tone` — match the builder's preferred tone (usually implied by persona, but can override)
+   - `shared.preferences.pacing` — match their preferred pace
+3. Also check `plugins.vibe-doc` for any Vibe-Doc-specific preferences the builder may have set in a previous session (e.g., preferred doc tier, default output format). This block is **plugin-scoped** — Vibe Doc owns it.
+4. If the file doesn't exist or `plugins.vibe-doc` is missing, proceed with defaults. Do not create the file from a Vibe Doc skill — creation is the responsibility of onboarding plugins like app-project-readiness. Vibe Doc only **writes** to `plugins.vibe-doc` if the file already exists, and only to update its own plugin-scoped preferences.
+
+**Ownership rules (critical):**
+
+- The `shared` block is **read-only for Vibe Doc**. Never modify identity, experience, or cross-plugin preferences. Another plugin owns those writes.
+- The `plugins.vibe-doc` block is **plugin-scoped**. Only Vibe Doc reads and writes this block. Never touch `plugins.<other-plugin>` namespaces.
+- Never write to the profile without a `schema_version` field. Current version: `1`.
+- Always do a read-merge-write cycle — never overwrite the whole file.
+
+**Plugin-scoped fields for `plugins.vibe-doc`:**
+
+- `preferred_tier` — `required` | `recommended` | `all`
+- `default_output_format` — `markdown` | `docx` | `both`
+- `last_scan_project` — brief description of last project scanned
+- `scans_completed` — integer
+- `last_updated` — ISO date
+
+**If the file doesn't exist and the user seems to be a first-time builder**, Vibe Doc can mention the app-project-readiness plugin as a companion: "Want to set up a persistent builder profile? The `@esthernandez/app-project-readiness` plugin handles onboarding and both plugins will share it." Only mention once. Don't nag.
+
+This is part of the **Self-Evolving Plugin Framework** (Pattern #11: Shared Profile Bus). See `docs/self-evolving-plugins-framework.md` for the full framework context.
+
+### Persona Adaptation
+
+If `shared.preferences.persona` is set, adopt its voice for every user-facing message. The persona is cross-plugin — it was picked by the builder (likely during `/onboard` in another 626Labs plugin) and should shape how Vibe Doc talks to them across every skill (scan, generate, check, status).
+
+| Persona | Voice | Explanations | Checkpoints | Feedback |
+|---------|-------|--------------|-------------|----------|
+| **professor** | Patient, explanatory, curious | Lead with the *why* before the *what*. Tie classification and gap decisions to principles. | Frequent — "Does that land before we keep going?" Invite questions. | Framed as teaching moments — explain the reasoning behind each gap. |
+| **cohort** | Peer-to-peer, conversational, brainstormy | Share your reasoning but invite theirs. "Here's what I'm seeing — what do you think?" | Collaborative — propose 2-3 paths, riff on their pick. | Dialog-style. "This ADR is missing — what drove that decision originally?" |
+| **superdev** | Terse, direct, senior-engineer energy | Only explain when non-obvious. Skip preamble. Assume they'll ask if they need more. | Minimal — one-liner confirmations at real decision points only. | Direct and short. "3 required docs missing. Fix in this order: ADR, deployment, runbook." |
+| **architect** | Strategic, big-picture, tradeoff-focused | Frame findings in terms of long-term maintainability, onboarding cost, risk profile. | At strategic forks only. Otherwise move fast. | Weighted toward long-game. "Your threat model gap matters more than the API spec — here's why." |
+| **coach** | Encouraging, momentum-focused | Keep it short. Cheer forward motion. Don't over-explain small calls. | Driven by momentum — "let's lock this in and keep going." | Energizing. "You've already got 4 of 7 required docs. Let's knock out the last 3 and ship." |
+| **system default** *(null)* | Base Vibe Doc voice (professional, direct, technical-but-accessible) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
+
+**Apply consistently:** don't switch personas mid-skill. If the user overrides with a live instruction ("explain that more"), honor the override for that turn but don't change the stored persona. Persona is voice, not content — every persona still produces the same scans, gaps, and generated docs. The difference is *how* they narrate the process.
+
+### State Management
+
+All Vibe Doc skills operate on a persistent project state file: `.vibe-doc/state.json` in the user's mounted project folder. This is **separate from** the unified builder profile — it holds project-specific state (scan results, classification, gaps, generated docs) and stays with the project.
+
+**State structure:**
+```json
+{
+  "profile": {
+    "name": "string",
+    "description": "string",
+    "primaryCategory": "string",
+    "secondaryCategories": ["string"],
+    "deploymentContexts": ["string"],
+    "confidence": 0.0-1.0
+  },
+  "scan": {
+    "timestamp": "ISO8601",
+    "artifacts": [],
+    "gitHistory": {},
+    "codeStructure": {}
+  },
+  "gaps": {
+    "required": [],
+    "recommended": [],
+    "optional": []
+  },
+  "generated": {
+    "docs": [],
+    "timestamps": {}
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**All skills read and write this state via CLI commands** (see below). Do NOT try to manipulate this file directly. Always use the CLI.
+
+### How Skills Invoke the CLI
+
+Each skill runs Vibe Doc commands via bash. Standard pattern:
+
+```bash
+cd <project-path> && npx vibe-doc <command> [options]
+```
+
+**Available commands:**
+
+| Command | Purpose | Output |
+|---------|---------|--------|
+| `scan <path>` | Scan project, produce artifact inventory and gap report | JSON state file + console output |
+| `classify <path>` | Classify application type and deployment context | JSON classification block |
+| `generate <docType> --format both --answers <answers.json>` | Generate a specific doc type (markdown + docx) | File paths and confidence summary |
+| `check <path>` | Check if Required docs exist and are current | Pass/fail + list of gaps |
+
+**Example workflow in a skill:**
+
+```bash
+# 1. Run scan and capture output
+OUTPUT=$(cd /path/to/project && npx vibe-doc scan . 2>&1)
+if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+  echo "Scan failed: $OUTPUT"
+  # Handle error, suggest next steps
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Read state to present to user
+STATE=$(cat /path/to/project/.vibe-doc/state.json)
+
+# 3. Present results
+echo "Classification: $(echo "$STATE" | jq '.profile.primaryCategory')"
+```
+
+### Error Handling
+
+When a CLI command fails:
+
+1. **Capture the error message** — show the user what went wrong
+2. **Provide context** — explain what the command was trying to do
+3. **Suggest next steps** — either retry with different input, check project setup, or escalate
+
+Example:
+
+```
+The scan failed because I couldn't read your project's git history. This usually means:
+- The folder isn't a git repository yet
+- The folder doesn't have the expected structure
+
+Next steps:
+1. Make sure you've selected a valid project folder (with .git, package.json, or similar)
+2. Try running the scan again
+
+Or, if you want to skip git analysis, we can proceed with a cold scan using only code artifacts.
+```
+
+### Checkpoint Pattern
+
+Checkpoints ensure the user controls the direction at critical gates:
+
+1. **Present findings clearly** — summary first, then details
+2. **Show the decision** — what's being asked, why it matters
+3. **Offer choices** — explicit options (yes/no, continue/skip, etc.)
+4. **Wait for confirmation** — do NOT proceed until user responds
+
+Example checkpoint:
+
+```
+Classification Summary
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+Primary: Web Application
+Secondary: Customer-Facing, Multi-Tenant
+Deployment: Regulated (HIPAA), Multi-Tenant
+Confidence: 92%
+
+This classification determines which documentation you'll need.
+Does this match your project? [yes/no/revise]
+```
+
+### Output Formatting Standards
+
+**Headers:** Use Markdown headers to structure output. Scan output should follow this pattern:
+
+```
+# Scan Results
+## Artifact Inventory
+[list of discovered artifacts]
+
+## Classification
+[primary + secondary + contexts + confidence]
+
+## Gap Report Summary
+[required/recommended/optional counts]
+```
+
+**Lists:** Use bullet points for options and findings; numbered lists for sequential steps.
+
+**Code blocks:** Use triple backticks with language hint:
+
+```bash
+cd /path/to/project && npx vibe-doc check
+```
+
+```json
+{
+  "required": 3,
+  "recommended": 5,
+  "optional": 2
+}
+```
+
+### Confidence & Attribution
+
+When presenting extracted or inferred information:
+
+- **High confidence (>85%):** Present as fact — "Your deployment target is Kubernetes"
+- **Medium confidence (60-85%):** Attribute source — "Based on your CI configs, I inferred..."
+- **Low confidence (<60%):** Flag for user review — "I found references to X, but I'm not entirely confident. Can you confirm?"
+
+When generating documents, always include source attributions:
+
+```
+Based on your deployment discussion in CLAUDE.md and CI config analysis...
+```
+
+## Common Workflows
+
+### Workflow: Scan → Classify → Gap Report
+
+1. Run `npx vibe-doc scan <path>`
+2. Read `.vibe-doc/state.json` to get scan results
+3. Present classification to user; ask for confirmation
+4. Parse gaps from state; present summary
+5. Offer interactive walkthrough of gaps (one at a time)
+
+### Workflow: Generate → Confirm → Output
+
+1. Ask 2-3 synthesis questions (from breadcrumb heuristics)
+2. Save answers to temporary JSON
+3. Run `npx vibe-doc generate <docType> --format both --answers <answers.json>`
+4. Read output; show file paths and confidence summary
+5. Ask if user wants to generate more docs or finish
+
+### Workflow: Check → Fail → Suggest
+
+1. Run `npx vibe-doc check <path>`
+2. If pass: celebrate, offer next steps
+3. If fail: parse missing/stale docs; suggest running generate skill
+4. Show CI integration command
+
+## Reference Documents
+
+All skills should reference these documents for detailed technical info:
+
+- **Classification Taxonomy** → `skills/guide/references/classification-taxonomy.md`
+- **Documentation Matrix** → `skills/guide/references/documentation-matrix.md`
+- **Breadcrumb Heuristics** → `skills/guide/references/breadcrumb-heuristics.md`
+
+These are not for users; they're for agents to consult when building logic around classification, gap analysis, and synthesis questions.
+
+---
+
+**Last updated:** 2026-04-11 | **Version:** 1.0