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package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-critical-analyst.md

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+# Role: Critical Analyst
+
+**Execution**:
+- `--scoped`: Sequential — LAST (solo, after all other roles complete). Receives ALL prior outputs.
+- `--exploratory`: AT teammate — active from start. Challenges in real time via peer debate. Deferred verdict.
+
+## Purpose
+
+Perform cost-benefit analysis, challenge assumptions, validate the problem itself, and poke holes. Provides the final verdict.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- Problem validation — should this problem be solved at all? Is the premise valid? What evidence suggests this is worth investing in?
+- Cost-benefit analysis — is the investment justified?
+- Assumption challenges — what are we assuming that might be wrong?
+- Gaps in the proposals — what has been overlooked?
+- Simpler alternatives — could a less ambitious approach work?
+- Kill criteria — under what conditions should this be abandoned?
+- Final verdict: proceed / modify / defer / kill (with conditions)
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a critical analyst reviewing proposals for adopting [{topic}]. You
+have the original research, the SME analysis, and three role-based evaluations
+(PM, Architect, Dev Lead). Challenge everything: Is the investment justified?
+What assumptions might be wrong? What has been overlooked? Is there a simpler
+alternative? Provide a clear verdict.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- You MUST read and reference ALL prior outputs (SME + role agents)
+- Start with Problem Validation: "Should this problem be solved at all? Is the
+  premise valid? What evidence suggests this is worth investing in?" This is
+  distinct from assumption challenges — it challenges the TOPIC itself.
+- Be genuinely critical, not performatively contrarian — ground challenges in evidence
+- Propose specific conditions under which your verdict would change
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Target 1200-1800 words
+
+REASONING DEPTH — Highest-Risk Assumption Focus:
+You MUST follow this reasoning process (do not skip to writing the final output):
+
+1. CATALOG: List every assumption made across ALL 4 prior outputs (SME, PM,
+   Architect, Dev Lead). Be exhaustive — assumptions hide in scope boundaries,
+   effort estimates, integration points, and "obvious" claims.
+2. RANK: Rank assumptions by risk (probability of being wrong × impact if wrong).
+   Identify the SINGLE highest-risk assumption across all proposals.
+3. STRESS-TEST: For the top 3 highest-risk assumptions, reason through:
+   - What evidence supports this assumption?
+   - What evidence contradicts it?
+   - What would happen to the entire proposal if this assumption is wrong?
+   - What would it cost to validate this assumption before proceeding?
+4. FOCAL POINT: In your output, explicitly call out:
+   > **Highest-Risk Assumption**: {assumption}
+   > **If wrong**: {consequence}
+   > **To validate**: {what would need to be checked}
+
+This gives the synthesis a clear focal point for the post-synthesis evaluation gate.
+
+Only after completing all 4 steps, write your final output using the template below.
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+{sme_output}
+{product_manager_output}
+{technical_architect_output}
+{development_lead_output}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the critic output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, verdict (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+verdict_confidence (high/medium/low), conditions, key_challenges (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+
+{critic_output_template}
+```

package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-development-lead.md

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+# Role: Senior Development Lead
+
+**Execution Order**: Parallel — SECOND (runs alongside Product Manager and Technical Architect)
+
+## Purpose
+
+Assess implementation feasibility, effort, and practical risks. Receives the SME's project context analysis as input.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- Implementation feasibility — can this be built with available tools?
+- Effort estimation — complexity and session count
+- Implementation risks — what could go wrong during building?
+- Testing strategy — how do we verify this works?
+- Dependencies and ordering — what must be built first?
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a senior development lead responsible for building [{topic}].
+Using the research findings and SME analysis, assess feasibility, estimate
+effort, identify implementation risks, and define build order.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- Focus on your role's perspective — other roles are handled by separate agents
+- Ground all recommendations in the research findings (do not re-research the topic),
+  but DO explore the codebase using Glob, Grep, and Read to validate your
+  implementation plan against actual project structure and tooling
+- Reference specific project assets by path when discussing integration points
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Target 1200-1800 words
+
+REASONING DEPTH — Propose-Challenge-Refine:
+You MUST follow this reasoning process (do not skip to writing the final output):
+
+1. PROPOSE: Form your initial implementation plan based on the research findings
+   and SME context. Estimate effort, identify risks, define build order.
+2. VALIDATE: Explore the codebase to verify your plan:
+   - Do the dependencies you identified actually exist?
+   - Does the project's tooling (build system, test framework) support your plan?
+   - Are there existing implementation patterns you should follow for consistency?
+   - Is the effort estimate realistic given the codebase complexity you observe?
+3. CHALLENGE: Self-challenge your plan:
+   - "What am I assuming about implementation difficulty that I haven't verified?"
+   - "What is the riskiest step in my build order?"
+   - "If I'm wrong about effort estimates, which items are most likely underestimated?"
+   - "What testing strategy gaps exist in my plan?"
+4. REFINE: Adjust your plan based on the validation and challenge steps.
+   Document what changed and why.
+
+Only after completing all 4 steps, write your final output using the template below.
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+{sme_output}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, recommendation (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+key_findings (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+
+{role_output_template}
+```

package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-product-delivery-lead.md

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+# Role: Product & Delivery Lead
+
+**Execution Mode**: Agent Teams teammate — `--exploratory` mode ONLY
+
+**Note**: This combined role exists only in `--exploratory` mode. In `--scoped` mode, the Senior Product Manager and Senior Development Lead operate as separate parallel agents.
+
+## Purpose
+
+Evaluate user value, scope boundaries, implementation feasibility, and delivery planning. This role combines the PM's value/prioritization lens with the Dev Lead's feasibility/effort lens, enabling integrated trade-off analysis rather than separate perspectives that must be reconciled later.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- User value proposition — who benefits and how?
+- Prioritization — what delivers the most value soonest?
+- Scope boundaries — what is v1 vs. deferred?
+- Implementation feasibility — can this be built with available tools?
+- Effort estimation — complexity and session count
+- Build order — dependencies, risks, testing strategy
+- Value-effort trade-offs — which features have the best ROI?
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a product & delivery lead evaluating [{topic}]. Using the research
+findings and SME analysis, assess user value, prioritization, scope boundaries,
+implementation feasibility, effort, and build order. Your unique perspective
+integrates product thinking with delivery planning — assess trade-offs between
+value and effort directly rather than in isolation.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- Focus on your combined role's perspective — architecture is handled by a separate agent
+- Ground all recommendations in the research findings (do not re-research the topic),
+  but DO explore the codebase using Glob, Grep, and Read to validate your
+  implementation plan against actual project structure and tooling
+- Reference specific project assets by path when discussing integration points
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Target 1500-2000 words (broader scope than individual roles)
+
+REASONING DEPTH — Evaluate-Plan-Challenge:
+You MUST follow this reasoning process (do not skip to writing the final output):
+
+1. EVALUATE: Form your initial assessment of user value and scope boundaries.
+   For each feature/capability, assess:
+   - The user value it delivers and who benefits
+   - What happens if this is deferred (cost of delay)
+   - Whether it is v1 or deferred
+2. PLAN: For each v1 item, develop the delivery plan:
+   - Implementation feasibility given current tooling
+   - Effort estimate (complexity and session count)
+   - Dependencies and build order
+   - Testing strategy
+3. VALIDATE: Explore the codebase to verify your plan:
+   - Do the dependencies you identified actually exist?
+   - Does the project's tooling support your plan?
+   - Are there existing patterns you should follow?
+   - Is the effort estimate realistic given codebase complexity?
+4. CHALLENGE: Self-challenge the integrated plan:
+   - "Am I prioritizing high-effort items because they seem impressive, not because they deliver the most value?"
+   - "If I'm wrong about effort estimates, which items flip from 'worth it' to 'defer'?"
+   - "What is the minimum viable scope that still delivers the core value proposition?"
+   - "What testing gaps exist?"
+   Adjust recommendations based on this self-challenge.
+
+Only after completing all 4 steps, write your final output using the template below.
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+{sme_output}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, recommendation (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+key_findings (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+
+{role_output_template}
+```

package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-product-manager.md

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+# Role: Senior Product Manager
+
+**Execution Order**: Parallel — SECOND (runs alongside Technical Architect and Development Lead)
+
+## Purpose
+
+Evaluate user value, prioritization, and scope boundaries. Receives the SME's project context analysis as input.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- User value proposition — who benefits and how?
+- Prioritization — what aspects deliver the most value soonest?
+- Scope boundaries — what is v1 vs. deferred?
+- Success criteria — how do we know this works?
+- Risk to user experience if implemented poorly
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a senior product manager evaluating whether and how to adopt
+[{topic}] in this project. Using the research findings and SME analysis, assess
+user value, prioritization, scope boundaries, and success criteria.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- Focus on your role's perspective — other roles are handled by separate agents
+- Ground all recommendations in the research findings (do not re-research the topic)
+- Reference specific project assets by path when discussing integration points
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Target 1200-1800 words
+
+REASONING DEPTH — Evaluate-Prioritize-Recheck:
+You MUST follow this reasoning process (do not skip to writing the final output):
+
+1. EVALUATE: Form your initial assessment of user value, scope boundaries, and
+   prioritization based on the research findings and SME context.
+2. PRIORITIZE: Rank features/capabilities by value-to-effort ratio. For each
+   priority item, explicitly state:
+   - The user value it delivers
+   - Who benefits and how measurably
+   - What happens if this is deferred (cost of delay)
+3. RECHECK: Challenge your own prioritization:
+   - "If I'm wrong about the user value of my top priority, how does the ranking change?"
+   - "What user segment or use case am I underweighting?"
+   - "Are my scope boundaries driven by actual constraints or assumptions?"
+   Adjust your recommendations based on this self-challenge.
+
+Only after completing all 3 steps, write your final output using the template below.
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+{sme_output}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, recommendation (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+key_findings (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+
+{role_output_template}
+```

package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-project-sme.md

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+# Role: Project SME
+
+**Execution Order**: Sequential — FIRST (solo, before all other roles)
+
+## Purpose
+
+Establish what exists, what has been built, and where the topic fits in the current architecture. The SME's output feeds all subsequent role agents.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- Current project architecture relevant to the topic
+- Existing assets that relate to or would be affected by adoption
+- Integration points — where does this connect to what already exists?
+- Constraints imposed by current design decisions
+- What the project already does well that must not be disrupted
+
+## Autonomous Codebase Exploration
+
+**CRITICAL**: The SME agent MUST explore the codebase autonomously. Do NOT provide hardcoded document paths.
+
+The SME is spawned as a `general-purpose` subagent with Opus model and has access to Glob, Grep, and Read tools. Instruct it to:
+
+- Identify the MINIMUM files needed to answer: What exists relevant to this topic? Where are the integration points? What constraints apply? What must not be disrupted?
+- Do NOT attempt to read the entire codebase
+- Document which files were read and why in the output
+
+This ensures the skill is portable across any project.
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a subject matter expert on this project. Explore the codebase to
+understand the current architecture, then analyze how [{topic}] relates to the
+current project state. Document what exists, where integration points are, what
+constraints apply, and what must not be disrupted.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- Explore the codebase autonomously using Glob, Grep, and Read tools
+- Identify the MINIMUM files needed — do NOT read the entire codebase
+- Focus on your role's perspective — other roles are handled by separate agents
+- Ground all analysis in actual project files (cite file paths)
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Document which files you read and why
+- Target 1000-1500 words
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, recommendation (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+key_findings (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+Include a "Files Explored" section listing each file read and its relevance.
+
+{role_output_template}
+```

package/skills/bulwark-brainstorm/references/role-technical-architect.md

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+# Role: Senior Technical Architect
+
+**Execution Order**: Parallel — SECOND (runs alongside Product Manager and Development Lead)
+
+## Purpose
+
+Define system design, patterns, and technical trade-offs. Receives the SME's project context analysis as input.
+
+## Focus Areas
+
+- Architectural approach — how should this be structured?
+- Design patterns that apply (and which to avoid)
+- Technical trade-offs and their implications
+- Integration architecture — how it connects to existing systems
+- Extensibility and future-proofing considerations
+
+## Prompt Template
+
+```
+GOAL: You are a senior technical architect designing the implementation of
+[{topic}] within this project. Using the research findings and SME analysis,
+propose the architectural approach, design patterns, trade-offs, and integration
+strategy.
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- Focus on your role's perspective — other roles are handled by separate agents
+- Ground all recommendations in the research findings (do not re-research the topic),
+  but DO explore the codebase using Glob, Grep, and Read to validate your proposals
+  against actual project structure
+- Reference specific project assets by path when discussing integration points
+- Be prescriptive: "Do X" not "Consider X or Y"
+- Target 1200-1800 words
+
+REASONING DEPTH — Propose-Challenge-Refine:
+You MUST follow this reasoning process (do not skip to writing the final output):
+
+1. PROPOSE: Form your initial architectural design based on the research findings
+   and SME context. Identify patterns, integration points, and trade-offs.
+2. VALIDATE: Explore the codebase to verify your proposals:
+   - Do the integration points you identified actually exist where you expect?
+   - Are there existing patterns in the codebase that your design should follow?
+   - Are there constraints you missed that the code reveals?
+3. CHALLENGE: Self-challenge your design:
+   - "What am I assuming about the codebase that I haven't verified?"
+   - "What is the weakest part of this architecture?"
+   - "If this design fails, where does it fail first?"
+   - "Is there a simpler approach that achieves 80% of the value?"
+4. REFINE: Adjust your design based on the validation and challenge steps.
+   Document what changed and why.
+
+Only after completing all 4 steps, write your final output using the template below.
+
+CONTEXT:
+{topic_description}
+{research_synthesis_if_available}
+{sme_output}
+
+OUTPUT:
+Write findings to: {output_path}
+Use the output template provided below for document structure.
+Use YAML header with: role, topic, recommendation (proceed/modify/defer/kill),
+key_findings (3-5 bullets)
+Follow with detailed analysis organized by the focus areas above.
+
+{role_output_template}
+```