knowzcode 0.2.1 → 0.3.1

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- ## GitHub Copilot (.github/copilot-instructions.md)
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+ ## GitHub Copilot (.github/copilot-instructions.md + .github/prompts/*.prompt.md)
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- Create `.github/copilot-instructions.md` for repository-level instructions. Notes: GitHub Copilot also supports scoped instructions via `*.instructions.md` files with `applyTo` YAML frontmatter (e.g., `knowzcode.instructions.md` with `applyTo: "knowzcode/**"` to scope KnowzCode methodology to the framework directory). Copilot (2026) now supports `.github/agents/*.agent.md` files with YAML frontmatter including `tools`, `handoffs`, `agents` (subagents), and `model` fields. KnowzCode phases map well to handoff chains between agent definitions.
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+ GitHub Copilot (2026) supports three instruction mechanisms used by KnowzCode:
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+ 1. **`.github/copilot-instructions.md`** — Repository-level instructions, always active
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+ 2. **`.github/prompts/*.prompt.md`** — Custom prompts invocable via `#prompt:name` in VS Code
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+ 3. **MCP server tools** (`.vscode/mcp.json`) — Tool access for vault queries
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+ Copilot operates as a **single-agent, sequential** platform — no multi-agent orchestration. Users manually transition between phases using prompt files. See `knowzcode/copilot_execution.md` for the full execution model.
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+ ### A. copilot-instructions.md
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+ Create `.github/copilot-instructions.md`:
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  ```markdown
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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  # KnowzCode Development Methodology
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- This repository uses KnowzCode for structured TDD development.
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+ This repository uses KnowzCode for structured TDD development with quality gates.
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+ ## Required Reading
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+ - `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md` — Complete methodology (read first)
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+ - `knowzcode/knowzcode_project.md` — Project context and tech stack
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+ - `knowzcode/knowzcode_architecture.md` — Architecture documentation
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+ - `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` — WorkGroup status tracking
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+ ## Workflow Overview
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+ KnowzCode follows a 5-phase development loop with quality gates between each phase.
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+ Use the prompt files in `.github/prompts/` to invoke each phase:
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- ## Key Constraint: TDD is Mandatory
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- - Write failing tests BEFORE implementation code
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- - Follow Red-Green-Refactor cycle for every feature
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- - No production code without corresponding test coverage
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+ | Phase | Prompt | Description |
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+ | Full workflow | `#prompt:kc-work` | Start a new feature — creates WorkGroup, classifies tier, runs Phase 1A |
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+ | 1A: Analysis | `#prompt:kc-analyze` | Re-run impact analysis on existing WorkGroup |
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+ | 1B: Specification | `#prompt:kc-specify` | Draft specs from approved Change Set |
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+ | 2A: Implementation | `#prompt:kc-implement` | TDD implementation with verification loop |
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+ | 2B: Audit | `#prompt:kc-audit` | READ-ONLY audit against specs |
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+ | 3: Finalization | `#prompt:kc-finalize` | Update specs, tracker, log, commit |
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+ | Quick fix | `#prompt:kc-fix` | Micro-fix for small, scoped changes |
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+ | Research | `#prompt:kc-plan` | Investigate before implementing |
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+ | Resume | `#prompt:kc-continue` | Resume or advance to next phase |
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- ## Workflow
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- Reference `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md` for the complete development workflow.
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- Follow these phases for all feature work:
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+ ### Typical Flow
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- 1. **Impact Analysis** Propose a Change Set, get user approval
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- 2. **Specification** Draft specs with VERIFY statements, get user approval
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- 3. **Implementation** Strict TDD, verification loop
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- 4. **Audit** — READ-ONLY comparison against specs
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- 5. **Finalization** Update docs, tracker, log, commit
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+ 1. `#prompt:kc-work "Build JWT authentication"` Creates WorkGroup, proposes Change Set, **STOPs**
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+ 2. Approve Change Set
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+ 3. `#prompt:kc-specify` Drafts specs, **STOPs**
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+ 4. Approve specs
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+ 5. `#prompt:kc-implement` TDD Red-Green-Refactor, **STOPs**
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+ 6. `#prompt:kc-audit` → READ-ONLY audit, reports gaps, **STOPs**
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+ 7. `#prompt:kc-finalize` → Updates docs, commits
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+ Use `#prompt:kc-continue` at any point to resume where you left off.
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  ## Quality Gates
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- STOP and get user approval:
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- - After Change Set proposal
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- - After spec drafts
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- - After implementation (awaiting audit)
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- - After audit results (user decides on gaps)
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+ STOP and await user approval at each gate:
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+ - After Change Set proposal (1A)
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+ - After spec drafts (1B)
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+ - After implementation complete (2A awaiting audit)
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+ - After audit results (2B — user decides on gaps)
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+ ## TDD Enforcement
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+ TDD is mandatory — no production code without a failing test first.
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+ Follow Red-Green-Refactor for every feature/criterion in the spec.
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+ ## Key Rules
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+ - NodeIDs are domain concepts (PascalCase), not tasks
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+ - Consolidate specs when domains overlap >50%
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+ - Every WorkGroup todo starts with `KnowzCode:` prefix
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+ - Target <20 specs per project
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+ - Log completions in `knowzcode/knowzcode_log.md`
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  ## Key Files
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- - `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md` — Methodology (read first)
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+ - `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md` — Methodology
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  - `knowzcode/knowzcode_project.md` — Project context
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  - `knowzcode/knowzcode_architecture.md` — Architecture docs
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  - `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` — WorkGroup tracking
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  - `knowzcode/specs/` — Component specifications
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+ - `knowzcode/workgroups/` — Active session data (gitignored)
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- ## Rules
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- - NodeIDs are domain concepts (PascalCase), not tasks
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- - Consolidate specs when domains overlap >50%
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- - Every WorkGroup todo starts with `KnowzCode:` prefix
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- - Log completions in `knowzcode/knowzcode_log.md`
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+ ## MCP Integration (Optional)
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+ If configured in `.vscode/mcp.json`, use `search_knowledge` and `ask_question` tools
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+ for enhanced context from knowledge vaults. All prompts work without MCP.
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+ ## Copilot Coding Agent
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+ When the Copilot Coding Agent works on GitHub issues for this repository:
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+ - Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md` and this file for methodology
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+ - Follow Phase 1A→3 workflow for any non-trivial change
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+ - Include the Change Set in the PR description
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+ - Use TDD — failing test before implementation code
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+ - Self-audit against spec VERIFY statements before marking PR ready
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+ - Quality gates are deferred to PR review (no interactive approval in async mode)
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+ ## Model Selection
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+ - Complex phases (1A analysis, 1B spec drafting, 2B audit): Use Claude Opus or GPT-4o
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+ - Implementation (2A): Any capable model with good code generation
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+ - Quick fixes: Any model
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+ ```
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+ ### B. Prompt File Templates (.github/prompts/)
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+ Each prompt file is invocable via `#prompt:kc-*` in VS Code Copilot Chat. All use `agent: "agent"` for file editing capability.
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+ #### kc-work.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ ---
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+ agent: "agent"
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+ description: "Start a new KnowzCode development workflow"
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+ argument-hint: "Describe the feature or goal to build"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Start Workflow
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+ You are starting a new KnowzCode development workflow. Follow the methodology precisely.
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+ ## Context
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+ Read these files for methodology and project context:
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_project.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_architecture.md
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+ ## Instructions
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+ The user's goal is provided in the chat message.
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+ ### Step 1: Classify Tier
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+ Based on the goal, classify complexity:
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+ - **Micro** (single file, <50 lines, no ripple): Redirect to `#prompt:kc-fix`
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+ - **Light** (≤3 files, straightforward): Streamlined 2-phase path
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+ - **Full** (>3 files or complex): Complete 5-phase workflow
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+ ### Step 2: Create Draft WorkGroup
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+ Generate a WorkGroupID: `kc-{type}-{slug}-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS`
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+ Create a draft WorkGroup file at `knowzcode/workgroups/{WorkGroupID}.md` to store the analysis output.
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+ ### Step 3: Phase 1A — Impact Analysis
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+ Follow Phase 1A from `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md`:
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+ 1. Identify the Change Set — all components affected by this change
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+ 2. Create NodeIDs for NEW capabilities only (domain concepts, PascalCase)
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+ 3. Check `knowzcode/specs/` for existing specs with domain overlap
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+ 4. Scan `knowzcode/workgroups/` for completed WorkGroups with relevant context
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+ 5. Propose the Change Set with NodeIDs, affected files, and risk assessment
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+ ## STOP
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+ Present the Change Set for user approval. Do NOT proceed until approved.
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+ **After approval:** Update `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` with new NodeIDs as `[WIP]`, then tell the user to invoke `#prompt:kc-specify` to draft specifications.
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-analyze.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ ---
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+ description: "Re-run Phase 1A impact analysis on existing WorkGroup"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Phase 1A — Impact Analysis
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+ You are re-running impact analysis on an existing WorkGroup.
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+ ## Context
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+ Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` to find the active `[WIP]` WorkGroup.
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+ Then read the WorkGroup file at `knowzcode/workgroups/{WorkGroupID}.md`.
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+ ## Instructions
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+ Follow Phase 1A from `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md`:
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+ 1. Re-analyze the goal from the WorkGroup file
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+ 2. Identify all affected components — check for changes since last analysis
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+ 3. Update NodeIDs if scope has changed
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+ 4. Check `knowzcode/specs/` for existing specs with domain overlap
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+ 5. Update the Change Set in the WorkGroup file
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+ ## STOP
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+ Present the updated Change Set for user approval.
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+ **Next step after approval:** `#prompt:kc-specify`
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-specify.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ description: "Draft specifications from approved Change Set (Phase 1B)"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Phase 1B — Specification
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+ You are drafting specifications for the approved Change Set.
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+ ## Context
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+ Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` to find the active `[WIP]` WorkGroup.
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+ If no `[WIP]` entries found, scan `knowzcode/workgroups/` for the most recent draft WorkGroup file.
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+ Then read the WorkGroup file at `knowzcode/workgroups/{WorkGroupID}.md` for the approved Change Set.
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+ ## Instructions
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+ Follow Phase 1B from `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md`:
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+ For each NodeID in the approved Change Set:
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+ 1. Draft `knowzcode/specs/{NodeID}.md` using the 4-section format:
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+ - **Rules & Decisions** — Key architectural decisions, business rules, constraints
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+ - **Interfaces** — Public contracts: inputs, outputs, API signatures, dependencies
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+ - **Verification Criteria** — Testable `VERIFY:` assertions (minimum 2 per spec)
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+ - **Debt & Gaps** — Known limitations and future work
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+ 2. Minimum valid spec: 1+ Rules, 1+ Interface, 2+ VERIFY statements
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+ 3. Check existing specs — if >50% domain overlap, UPDATE existing spec instead
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+ 4. Update the WorkGroup file with spec status
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+ ## STOP
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+ Present all drafted specs for user approval. Do NOT proceed until approved.
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+ **After approval:** Commit the specs as a pre-implementation checkpoint: `git commit -m "specs: draft specs for {WorkGroupID}"`
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+ **Next step:** `#prompt:kc-implement`
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  ```
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+ #### kc-implement.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ ---
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+ description: "TDD implementation with verification loop (Phase 2A)"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Phase 2A — Implementation
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+ You are implementing the approved specifications using strict TDD.
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+ ## Context
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+ Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` to find the active `[WIP]` WorkGroup.
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+ - The WorkGroup file at `knowzcode/workgroups/{WorkGroupID}.md`
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+ - All spec files listed in the Change Set from `knowzcode/specs/`
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+ ## Instructions
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+ Follow Phase 2A from `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md`:
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+ 1. **RED**: Write a failing test that defines expected behavior. Run test → confirm FAIL
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+ 2. **GREEN**: Write MINIMAL code to make the test pass. Run test → confirm PASS
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+ 3. **REFACTOR**: Clean up while keeping all tests green
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+ ### Verification Loop (must pass before reporting complete)
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+ 1. Run all tests → if FAIL: fix and restart
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+ 2. Run static analysis → if issues: fix and restart
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+ 3. Run build → if FAIL: fix and restart
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+ 4. Verify all VERIFY: criteria from specs → if unmet: implement and restart
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+ 5. All checks pass → report complete
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+ Maximum 10 iterations. If exceeded, report blocker.
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+ ### Spec Issues
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+ If you discover a spec is incorrect during implementation:
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+ - Tag `[SPEC_ISSUE]` in the WorkGroup file with details
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+ - Continue with best judgment
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+ - Report in completion summary
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+ ## STOP
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+ Report implementation results: test counts, verification iterations, criteria status.
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+ **Next step:** `#prompt:kc-audit`
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-audit.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ ---
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+ description: "READ-ONLY completeness audit against specs (Phase 2B)"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Phase 2B — Completeness Audit
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+ You are performing an independent, READ-ONLY audit of the implementation.
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+ ## Context
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+ Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` to find the active `[WIP]` WorkGroup.
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+ - All spec files listed in the Change Set from `knowzcode/specs/`
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+ - The implementation files listed in the Change Set
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 2. Calculate objective completion percentage per NodeID and overall
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+ 3. Identify gaps: missing features, incomplete criteria, untested paths
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+ 4. Check for security concerns: input validation, authentication, data exposure
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+ 5. Check for orphan code: implementation not covered by any spec
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+ 6. Assess risk for any gaps found
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+ - **architecture**: Compare architecture doc against actual codebase structure
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+ - **security**: Focused security review — OWASP top 10, input validation, auth flows
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+ - **integration**: Check integration points, API contracts, dependency health
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+ - Cancel the WorkGroup
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-finalize.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ description: "Finalize WorkGroup — update specs, tracker, log, commit (Phase 3)"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Phase 3 — Finalization
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+ You are finalizing the WorkGroup after approved implementation and audit.
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+ ## Context
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+ 2. **Architecture Check**: Compare `knowzcode/knowzcode_architecture.md` against the Change Set. Fix simple discrepancies directly; document complex ones for user review
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+ 3. **Log Entry**: Prepend an `ARC-Completion` entry to `knowzcode/knowzcode_log.md` with WorkGroupID, NodeIDs, verification summary, architectural learnings, and ripple effects
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+ 4. **Update Tracker**: Change NodeID statuses from `[WIP]` to `[VERIFIED]` in `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md`. Create `REFACTOR_` tasks for significant tech debt
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+ 6. **Close WorkGroup**: Mark the WorkGroup file as closed
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+ ```
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+ ```markdown
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+ description: "Quick targeted fix using micro-fix protocol"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Micro-Fix
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+ ## Context
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-plan.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ description: "Research and investigate before implementing"
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+ argument-hint: "Describe the topic to research"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Plan / Investigate
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+ You are researching a topic before implementation. This is an investigation workflow, not a build workflow.
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+ ## Context
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 2. **Read existing specs** — check `knowzcode/specs/` for related components
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+ 3. **Check history** — scan `knowzcode/workgroups/` for past WorkGroups that touched similar areas
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+ 4. **Analyze architecture** — review `knowzcode/knowzcode_architecture.md` for structural context
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+ - Options for implementation (with trade-offs)
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+ ## STOP
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+ **To implement:** Tell the user to invoke `#prompt:kc-work` with their chosen approach.
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+ ```
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+ #### kc-continue.prompt.md
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+ ```markdown
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+ agent: "agent"
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+ description: "Resume interrupted work or advance to next phase"
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+ ---
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+ <!-- Generated by KnowzCode vX.Y.Z /kc:init -->
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+ # KnowzCode: Continue / Resume
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+ You are resuming an interrupted KnowzCode workflow or advancing to the next phase.
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+ ## Context
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md
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+ - #file:knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md
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+
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+ ## Instructions
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+
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+ ### Step 1: Find Active WorkGroup
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+ Read `knowzcode/knowzcode_tracker.md` and find entries with `[WIP]` status.
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+
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+ - **One active WorkGroup**: Use it
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+ - **Multiple active**: Present the list and ask the user which to resume
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+ - **None active**: Inform the user and suggest `#prompt:kc-work`
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+
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+ ### Step 2: Determine Current Phase
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+ Read the WorkGroup file at `knowzcode/workgroups/{WorkGroupID}.md`.
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+ Check the Phase History table to determine the current state.
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+
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+ ### Step 3: Resume or Advance
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+
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+ | WorkGroup State | Action |
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+ |----------------|--------|
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+ | Phase 1A in progress | Complete the impact analysis, present Change Set |
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+ | Phase 1A complete, awaiting approval | Present Change Set for approval |
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+ | Phase 1A approved, specs not started | Begin Phase 1B — draft specs |
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+ | Phase 1B in progress | Complete spec drafting |
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+ | Phase 1B complete, awaiting approval | Present specs for approval |
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+ | Phase 1B approved, implementation not started | Begin Phase 2A — TDD implementation |
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+ | Phase 2A in progress | Resume implementation from outstanding todos |
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+ | Phase 2A complete | Advise: `#prompt:kc-audit` |
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+ | Phase 2B complete, gaps found | Present options: fix gaps or accept |
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+ | Phase 2B complete, no gaps | Begin Phase 3 — finalization |
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+ | Phase 3 in progress | Complete finalization |
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+
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+ ### Step 4: Present Status
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+
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+ ```
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+ ## Resuming WorkGroup: {WorkGroupID}
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+
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+ **Goal**: {primary goal}
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+ **Phase**: {current phase}
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+ **NodeIDs**: {list}
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+
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+ **Outstanding Work**:
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+ {list from WorkGroup file}
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+
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+ Continuing from where we left off...
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+ ```
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+ Then proceed with the appropriate phase instructions from `knowzcode/knowzcode_loop.md`.
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### C. .vscode/mcp.json Template
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+ Optionally generated by `/kc:init` when Copilot is detected and MCP is configured:
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "servers": {
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+ "knowzcode": {
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+ "type": "http",
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+ "url": "${input:knowzcode_mcp_url}",
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+ "headers": {
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+ "x-api-key": "${input:knowzcode_api_key}"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ },
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+ "inputs": [
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+ {
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+ "id": "knowzcode_mcp_url",
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+ "description": "KnowzCode MCP server URL",
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+ "type": "promptString"
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+ },
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+ {
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+ "id": "knowzcode_api_key",
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+ "description": "KnowzCode API key",
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+ "type": "promptString",
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+ "password": true
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+ }
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+ ]
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+ }
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### D. Copilot-Specific Notes
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+
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+ **VS Code usage:**
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+ - Invoke prompts via `#prompt:kc-work`, `#prompt:kc-specify`, etc. in Copilot Chat
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+ - Add extra files to context with `#file:path/to/file` in the chat message
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+ - All prompt files use `agent: "agent"` frontmatter for file editing and terminal access
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+ - Model can be selected per session — prefer stronger models for analysis/audit phases
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+
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+ **Copilot CLI fallback:**
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+ - CLI does not support `#prompt:` syntax
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+ - Check current CLI documentation for file reference syntax — it may differ from VS Code
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+ - Alternatively, reference the methodology directly or paste prompt content into the CLI
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+
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+ **Copilot Coding Agent:**
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+ - Follows `.github/copilot-instructions.md` automatically when processing GitHub issues
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+ - Runs all phases autonomously — quality gates deferred to PR review
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+ - Does not use prompt files (uses repository instructions only)
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+
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+ **Execution model:**
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+ - See `knowzcode/copilot_execution.md` for the full execution guide
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+ - Single-agent, sequential execution — user manually transitions between phases
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+ - No multi-agent orchestration (no Parallel Teams, no agent spawning)
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+ - WorkGroup files carry state between prompt invocations
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+
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  ## Windsurf (`.windsurf/rules/knowzcode.md`)
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  "parameters": [],
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  - Change Set
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  - **Autonomous Mode**: If the WorkGroup file contains `**Autonomous Mode**: Active`, restore `AUTONOMOUS_MODE = true` and announce: `> **Autonomous Mode: RESTORED** — continuing with auto-approved gates.`
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+ - **Orchestration Config**: If `knowzcode/knowzcode_orchestration.md` exists, parse and restore `MAX_BUILDERS`, `SCOUT_MODE`, `MCP_AGENTS_ENABLED`, `DEFAULT_SPECIALISTS` (same logic as work.md Step 2.4). Defaults apply if file is absent.
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  ### Step 3: Resume at Current Phase
57
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  - Read the per-NodeID phase table to determine what's in progress
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  - Resume by recreating the team and spawning agents appropriate for the current stage:
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+ - **Stage 0/1**: Spawn analyst + architect. If `SCOUT_MODE != "none"` and context is stale, re-spawn scout(s) per SCOUT_MODE.
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  - **Stage 2**: Spawn builder(s) per the dependency map + reviewer if any NodeIDs are past implementation
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  - **Stage 3**: Spawn closer
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  - Builders and reviewer persist through gap loops (don't respawn per iteration)