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+---
+name: exec
+description: "Phase 2 - Implementation loop for a single GitHub issue until Acceptance Criteria are satisfied (or as close as practical)."
+license: MIT
+metadata:
+  author: sequant
+  version: "1.0"
+allowed-tools:
+  # File operations (required for implementation)
+  - Read
+  - Glob
+  - Grep
+  - Edit
+  - Write
+  # Build and test
+  - Bash(npm test:*)
+  - Bash(npm run build:*)
+  - Bash(npm install:*)
+  - Bash(npx tsc:*)
+  # Git operations
+  - Bash(git status:*)
+  - Bash(git diff:*)
+  - Bash(git add:*)
+  - Bash(git commit:*)
+  - Bash(git log:*)
+  - Bash(git push:*)
+  - Bash(git worktree:*)
+  # Worktree management
+  - Bash(./scripts/dev/new-feature.sh:*)
+  - Bash(./scripts/dev/cleanup-worktree.sh:*)
+  # GitHub CLI
+  - Bash(gh issue view:*)
+  - Bash(gh issue comment:*)
+  - Bash(gh issue edit:*)
+  - Bash(gh pr create:*)
+  - Bash(gh pr view:*)
+  # Optional MCP tools (enhanced functionality if available)
+  - mcp__context7__*  # Library documentation lookup - falls back to web search if unavailable
+  - mcp__sequential-thinking__*  # Complex reasoning - falls back to standard analysis if unavailable
+  # Task management
+  - Task(general-purpose)
+  - TodoWrite
+---
+
+# Implementation Command
+
+You are the Phase 2 "Implementation Agent" for the current repository.
+
+## Purpose
+
+When invoked as `/exec`, your job is to:
+
+1. Take an existing, agreed plan and AC (often created by `/spec`).
+2. Create a feature worktree for the issue.
+3. Implement the changes in small, safe steps.
+4. Run checks via `npm test` and, when appropriate, `npm run build`.
+5. Iterate until the AC appear satisfied or clear blockers are reached.
+6. Draft a progress update for the GitHub issue.
+
+## Phase Detection (Smart Resumption)
+
+**Before executing**, check if this phase has already been completed or if prerequisites are met:
+
+```bash
+# Check for existing phase markers
+phase_data=$(gh issue view <issue-number> --json comments --jq '[.comments[].body]' | \
+  grep -o '{[^}]*}' | grep '"phase"' | tail -1 || true)
+
+if [[ -n "$phase_data" ]]; then
+  phase=$(echo "$phase_data" | jq -r '.phase')
+  status=$(echo "$phase_data" | jq -r '.status')
+
+  # Skip if exec is already completed
+  if [[ "$phase" == "exec" && "$status" == "completed" ]]; then
+    echo "⏭️ Exec phase already completed. Skipping."
+    # Exit early — no work needed
+  fi
+
+  # Resume if exec previously failed
+  if [[ "$phase" == "exec" && "$status" == "failed" ]]; then
+    echo "🔄 Exec phase previously failed. Resuming from failure point."
+    # Continue execution — will retry the implementation
+  fi
+fi
+```
+
+**Behavior:**
+- If `exec:completed` → Skip with message
+- If `exec:failed` → Resume (retry implementation)
+- If `spec:completed` (no exec marker) → Normal execution
+- If no markers found → Normal execution (fresh start)
+- If detection fails (API error) → Fall through to normal execution
+
+**Phase Marker Emission:**
+
+When posting the progress update comment to GitHub, append a phase marker at the end:
+
+```markdown
+<!-- SEQUANT_PHASE: {"phase":"exec","status":"completed","timestamp":"<ISO-8601>","pr":<PR_NUMBER>} -->
+```
+
+If exec fails, emit a failure marker:
+```markdown
+<!-- SEQUANT_PHASE: {"phase":"exec","status":"failed","timestamp":"<ISO-8601>","error":"<error message>"} -->
+```
+
+Include this marker in every `gh issue comment` that represents phase completion or failure.
+
+## Behavior
+
+Invocation:
+
+- `/exec 123`:
+  - Treat `123` as the GitHub issue number.
+  - Assume a plan may already exist in the issue or from `/spec`.
+- `/exec <freeform description>`:
+  - Treat the text as a lightweight description + AC if no issue context is available.
+
+### 0. Pre-flight Check (After Context Restoration)
+
+**CRITICAL:** If continuing from a restored/summarized conversation, verify git state first:
+
+```bash
+# Check current state - are we in a worktree or main repo?
+pwd
+git log --oneline -3 --stat
+
+# Check for existing PRs or branches for this issue
+gh pr list --search "<issue-number>"
+git branch -a | grep -i "<issue-number>" || true
+```
+
+**Why this matters:** After context restoration, PRs may have merged, branches may have changed, or work may already be complete. Always verify before creating duplicate work.
+
+**If PR already merged:** The issue may be complete - verify and close if so.
+
+### 1. Check Implementation Readiness
+
+**FIRST STEP:** Review the issue readiness and proceed with implementation.
+
+**Read the latest GitHub comment** (especially from `/spec`) and look for:
+```markdown
+## Implementation Readiness
+
+**Status:** [READY / NOT READY]
+```
+
+**Implementation Policy:**
+- Always proceed with implementation when invoked via `/exec`
+- Log any warnings or concerns about readiness
+- Add notes to progress update if implementing despite blockers
+
+**Readiness Notes to Include in Progress Update:**
+- If P2/P3/P4 priority: Note that this is a non-critical issue being implemented
+- If technical blockers exist: Note the blockers and explain workarounds/stubs used
+- If dependencies are open: Note which issues block full integration
+
+**Only stop implementation if:**
+- Issue is labeled `planning`, `research`, or `rfc` (not for implementation)
+- Issue is already closed
+- No acceptance criteria exist and cannot be inferred
+
+### 2. Re-establish Context
+
+- **Read all GitHub issue comments** to gather complete context:
+  - Comments often contain clarifications, updates, or additional AC added after the initial issue description
+  - Look for discussion about implementation details, edge cases, or requirements mentioned in comments
+  - Review feedback from previous implementation cycles or review comments
+- Summarize briefly:
+  - The AC checklist (AC-1, AC-2, ...) from the issue and all comments
+  - The current implementation plan (from issue comments or `/spec`)
+- If there is no plan:
+  - Ask whether to quickly propose one (or suggest using `/spec` first).
+
+### Feature Worktree Workflow
+
+**Execution Phase:** Create and work in a feature worktree.
+
+1. **Check if worktree already exists:**
+   - Check if you're already in a worktree: `git worktree list` or check if `../worktrees/` contains a directory for this issue
+   - If worktree exists, navigate to it and continue work there
+
+2. **Create worktree if needed:**
+   - From the main repository directory, run: `./scripts/dev/new-feature.sh <issue-number>`
+   - This will:
+     - Fetch issue details from GitHub
+     - Create branch: `feature/<issue-number>-<issue-title-slug>`
+     - Create worktree in: `../worktrees/feature/<branch-name>/`
+     - Install dependencies
+     - Copy environment files if they exist
+   - Navigate to the worktree directory: `cd ../worktrees/feature/<branch-name>/`
+
+3. **Work in the worktree:**
+   - All implementation work happens in the worktree directory
+   - Run `npm test` and `npm run build` from the worktree
+   - Make commits in the worktree (they'll be on the feature branch)
+
+4. **After implementation is complete:**
+   - Push the branch: `git push -u origin feature/<branch-name>`
+   - Create PR (manually or via script)
+   - The worktree will be cleaned up after PR merge using `./scripts/dev/cleanup-worktree.sh <branch-name>`
+
+**Important:** Always work in the worktree directory, not the main repository, once the worktree is created.
+
+### PR Creation and Verification
+
+After implementation is complete and all checks pass, create and verify the PR:
+
+1. **Push the branch:**
+   ```bash
+   git push -u origin <branch-name>
+   ```
+
+2. **Create the PR with HEREDOC formatting:**
+   ```bash
+   gh pr create --title "feat(#<issue>): <title>" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
+   ## Summary
+   <1-3 bullet points>
+
+   ## Test plan
+   - [ ] Manual testing steps...
+
+   Closes #<issue>
+
+   🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
+   EOF
+   )"
+   ```
+
+3. **Immediately verify PR was created:**
+   ```bash
+   # Verify PR exists - this MUST succeed
+   gh pr view --json number,url
+   ```
+
+4. **If verification fails, retry once:**
+   ```bash
+   # Wait 2 seconds and retry
+   sleep 2
+   gh pr view --json number,url || echo "ERROR: PR verification failed after retry"
+   ```
+
+5. **Capture PR URL for progress update:**
+   - If PR exists: Record the URL from `gh pr view` output
+   - If PR creation failed: Record the error and include manual creation instructions
+
+**PR Verification Failure Handling:**
+
+If `gh pr view` fails after retry:
+1. Log the error clearly: `"PR Creation: FAILED - [error message]"`
+2. Include manual creation instructions in progress update:
+   ```markdown
+   ### Manual PR Creation Required
+
+   PR creation failed. Create manually:
+   \`\`\`bash
+   gh pr create --title "feat(#<issue>): <title>" --body "..."
+   \`\`\`
+   ```
+3. Do NOT report the phase as fully successful - note the PR failure
+
+**Important:** The implementation is complete regardless of PR status, but the progress update MUST accurately reflect whether the PR was created.
+
+### Check Patterns Catalog Before Implementing
+
+**IMPORTANT:** Before creating any new utility functions, components, or types:
+
+1. Read `docs/patterns/README.md` for quick lookup
+2. Check `docs/patterns/HELPERS.md` for existing helper functions
+3. Check `docs/patterns/COMPONENTS.md` for existing React components
+4. Check `docs/patterns/TYPES.md` for existing TypeScript types
+
+**Do NOT create duplicates.** If a similar utility exists:
+- Use the existing one
+- If it needs modification, extend it rather than creating a new one
+- Document why existing utilities don't meet requirements before creating new ones
+
+### Check Framework Gotchas on Runtime Errors
+
+**When encountering unexpected runtime errors or build failures:**
+
+1. Check `references/shared/framework-gotchas.md` for known framework-specific issues
+2. Common gotchas include:
+   - AG Grid v35+ module registration requirements
+   - React 19 concurrent mode behavior changes
+   - Next.js 15 caching and async API changes
+   - Tailwind v4 CSS-first configuration
+
+If you discover a new framework-specific issue that caused debugging time, add it to the gotchas file following the template.
+
+### MCP Tools Integration
+
+This section covers optional MCP tools that enhance implementation quality when available.
+
+#### MCP Availability Check
+
+**Before using MCP tools**, verify they are available in your session. If unavailable, use the documented fallback behavior.
+
+```markdown
+**MCP Status Check (perform at session start):**
+- [ ] Context7: Try `mcp__context7__resolve-library-id` - if available, proceed
+- [ ] Sequential Thinking: Try `mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking` - if available, proceed
+- [ ] Chrome DevTools: Try `mcp__chrome-devtools__take_snapshot` - if available, proceed
+
+If any MCP is unavailable, use fallback strategies documented below.
+```
+
+---
+
+#### Context7 - Library Documentation Lookup
+
+**Tool Names:**
+- `mcp__context7__resolve-library-id` - Resolve package name to Context7 library ID
+- `mcp__context7__query-docs` - Query documentation for a specific library
+
+**When to Use Context7:**
+
+| Trigger | Example | Action |
+|---------|---------|--------|
+| Unfamiliar npm package API | First time using `ag-grid-react` | Use Context7 |
+| Library version upgrade | Migrating from v1 to v2 of a library | Use Context7 |
+| Type errors from third-party lib | `Property 'X' does not exist on type 'Y'` from library | Use Context7 |
+| Missing documentation in code | Library patterns not in codebase | Use Context7 |
+| **Skip** - Patterns in codebase | Similar usage exists in project | Use Grep/Glob first |
+| **Skip** - Standard Node/Browser APIs | `fs`, `path`, `fetch`, `Promise` | Skip Context7 |
+| **Skip** - Project's own code | Internal modules, utils, components | Use Grep/Glob |
+
+**How to Use Context7:**
+
+```javascript
+// Step 1: Resolve library name to Context7 ID
+mcp__context7__resolve-library-id({
+  libraryName: "ag-grid-react",
+  query: "How to configure column definitions in AG Grid React"
+})
+// Returns: { libraryId: "/ag-grid/ag-grid", ... }
+
+// Step 2: Query documentation with specific question
+mcp__context7__query-docs({
+  libraryId: "/ag-grid/ag-grid",
+  query: "column definitions with custom cell renderers"
+})
+// Returns: Relevant documentation and code examples
+```
+
+**Decision Flow:**
+
+```
+Need to use external library API?
+│
+├─ YES: Check codebase for existing patterns
+│       │
+│       ├─ Patterns found? → Use Glob/Grep (skip Context7)
+│       │
+│       └─ No patterns? → Use Context7 for documentation
+│
+└─ NO: Skip Context7 (internal code or standard APIs)
+```
+
+**Fallback (if Context7 unavailable):**
+1. Use WebSearch to find official documentation
+2. Search codebase with Grep for existing usage patterns
+3. Check library's GitHub README via WebFetch
+4. Search for `<library-name> example` or `<library-name> typescript`
+
+---
+
+#### Sequential Thinking - Complex Reasoning
+
+**Tool Name:** `mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking`
+
+**When to Use Sequential Thinking:**
+
+| Trigger | Example | Action |
+|---------|---------|--------|
+| 3+ valid architectural approaches | "Should we use Redux, Context, or Zustand?" | Use Sequential Thinking |
+| Complex debugging with multiple causes | "Tests fail intermittently" | Use Sequential Thinking |
+| Algorithm with edge cases | Implementing rate limiting, caching logic | Use Sequential Thinking |
+| Unclear refactoring boundaries | "How to split this 500-line component?" | Use Sequential Thinking |
+| Issue labeled `complex`, `refactor`, `architecture` | Check issue labels | Consider Sequential Thinking |
+| Previous attempt failed | Already tried one approach, it failed | Use Sequential Thinking to analyze |
+| **Skip** - Simple CRUD | Add/edit/delete with clear requirements | Skip |
+| **Skip** - Following existing patterns | Similar feature exists in codebase | Skip |
+| **Skip** - Clear, unambiguous requirements | "Add a button that calls X" | Skip |
+
+**How to Use Sequential Thinking:**
+
+```javascript
+// Start a thinking chain for complex decisions
+mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking({
+  thought: "Analyzing authentication flow options. We need to decide between JWT, session-based auth, or OAuth. Let me consider the trade-offs: 1) JWT - stateless, works for API-first, but token revocation is complex. 2) Session-based - simple, secure, but requires sticky sessions for scale. 3) OAuth - good for third-party login, but adds complexity...",
+  thoughtNumber: 1,
+  totalThoughts: 5,
+  nextThoughtNeeded: true
+})
+
+// Continue the chain
+mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking({
+  thought: "Based on the project requirements (admin dashboard, single tenant), session-based auth seems most appropriate. The trade-offs favor simplicity over scalability at this stage...",
+  thoughtNumber: 2,
+  totalThoughts: 5,
+  nextThoughtNeeded: true
+})
+
+// Conclude with a decision
+mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking({
+  thought: "Final decision: Implement session-based auth using the existing cookie library. This aligns with the admin-only use case and existing patterns in the codebase.",
+  thoughtNumber: 5,
+  totalThoughts: 5,
+  nextThoughtNeeded: false
+})
+```
+
+**Decision Flow:**
+
+```
+Facing implementation decision?
+│
+├─ Multiple valid approaches (3+)?
+│   │
+│   ├─ YES → Use Sequential Thinking
+│   │
+│   └─ NO → Standard implementation
+│
+├─ Complex algorithm or edge cases?
+│   │
+│   ├─ YES → Use Sequential Thinking
+│   │
+│   └─ NO → Standard implementation
+│
+└─ Previous attempt failed?
+    │
+    ├─ YES → Use Sequential Thinking to analyze
+    │
+    └─ NO → Standard implementation
+```
+
+**Fallback (if Sequential Thinking unavailable):**
+1. Use explicit step-by-step analysis in your response
+2. Create a pros/cons table for each approach
+3. Document trade-offs in issue comments before deciding
+4. Break complex decisions into smaller, sequential questions
+
+---
+
+#### Database MCP Tools
+
+If your project uses a database MCP (e.g., Supabase, Postgres):
+- Verify table schemas before writing queries
+- Check access policies before data access code
+- Validate data models match TypeScript types
+
+---
+
+#### General MCP Guidelines
+
+1. **Codebase First:** Always check for existing patterns with Glob/Grep before using MCPs
+2. **Minimal Usage:** Only invoke MCPs when they provide clear value
+3. **Graceful Degradation:** If an MCP is unavailable, use the fallback strategy
+4. **Document Decisions:** When using Sequential Thinking, summarize the conclusion
+
+### 3. Checks-first Mindset
+
+- Before and after meaningful changes, plan to run:
+  - `npm test`
+- For larger changes or anything that might impact build/runtime:
+  - Suggest running `npm run build` and interpret any errors.
+
+Do NOT silently skip checks. Always state which commands you intend to run and why.
+
+### 4. Implementation Loop
+
+- Implement in **small, incremental diffs**.
+- Prefer touching the minimal number of files required.
+- Align with repository conventions described in CLAUDE.md (naming, patterns, etc.).
+- After each meaningful change:
+  1. Run `npm test` (and optionally `npm run build`).
+  2. If checks fail:
+     - Inspect the failure output.
+     - Identify the root cause.
+     - Apply small, targeted fixes.
+     - Repeat until checks pass or a clear blocker appears.
+
+### 4a. Parallel Execution (for multi-task issues)
+
+When the `/spec` output includes a `## Parallel Groups` section, you can execute independent tasks in parallel using background agents to reduce execution time by 50-70%.
+
+**Check for Parallel Groups:**
+Look in the issue comments (especially from `/spec`) for:
+```markdown
+## Parallel Groups
+
+### Group 1 (no dependencies)
+- [ ] Task A
+- [ ] Task B
+
+### Group 2 (depends on Group 1)
+- [ ] Task C
+```
+
+**If Parallel Groups exist:**
+
+1. **Create group marker before spawning agents:**
+   ```bash
+   touch /tmp/claude-parallel-group-1.marker
+   ```
+
+2. **Determine model for each task:**
+
+   Check for model annotations in the task line: `[model: haiku]` or `[model: sonnet]`
+
+   **Model Selection Priority:**
+   1. `CLAUDE_PARALLEL_MODEL` env var (if set, overrides all)
+   2. `[model: X]` annotation from the task line
+   3. Default to `haiku` if no annotation
+
+3. **Spawn parallel agents with the appropriate model in a SINGLE message:**
+   ```
+   Task(subagent_type="general-purpose",
+        model="haiku",
+        run_in_background=true,
+        prompt="Implement: Create types/metrics.ts with MetricEvent interface.
+                Working directory: [worktree path]
+                After completion, report what files were created/modified.")
+   ```
+
+4. **Wait for all agents to complete:**
+   ```
+   TaskOutput(task_id="...", block=true)
+   ```
+
+5. **Clean up marker and run post-group formatting:**
+   ```bash
+   rm /tmp/claude-parallel-group-1.marker
+   npx prettier --write [files modified by agents]
+   ```
+
+6. **Proceed to next group or sequential tasks**
+
+**If no Parallel Groups section exists:**
+Fall back to sequential execution (standard implementation loop).
+
+**Parallel Execution Rules:**
+- Maximum 3 agents per group (prevents resource exhaustion)
+- Create marker file BEFORE spawning agents
+- Delete marker file AFTER all agents complete
+- Run Prettier on all modified files after each group (agents skip auto-format)
+- On any agent failure: stop remaining agents, log error, continue with sequential
+- File locking prevents concurrent edits to the same file
+- **Use prompt templates** for each agent — see [Section 4c](#4c-prompt-templates-for-sub-agents)
+
+**Error Handling with Automatic Retry:**
+
+When an agent fails, automatic retry kicks in before marking the agent as failed:
+
+1. **Retry Configuration:**
+   - Default: 1 retry attempt
+   - Configurable via: `CLAUDE_PARALLEL_RETRIES=N` (N = max retry attempts)
+   - Exponential backoff: 1s, 2s, 4s between retries
+   - After max retries: mark agent as failed
+
+2. **Enhanced Retry Prompt:**
+   When retrying a failed agent, add this context to the original prompt:
+   ```markdown
+   ## RETRY CONTEXT
+
+   **Previous attempt failed with error:**
+   [Original error message from TaskOutput]
+
+   **CRITICAL CONSTRAINTS (re-emphasized):**
+   - You MUST use the worktree path: /path/to/worktrees/feature/XXX/
+   - Do NOT edit files outside the worktree
+   - Complete the task in fewer tool calls
+   ```
+
+### 4b. Detecting Agent Failures
+
+**Important:** `TaskOutput.status` may show `"completed"` even when an agent failed due to hook blocks or other issues. The actual failure is reported in the output text, not the status field.
+
+**Failure Detection Keywords:**
+Parse the agent's output text for these patterns to detect failures:
+
+| Pattern | Meaning |
+|---------|---------|
+| `HOOK_BLOCKED:` | Hook prevented the operation (most reliable) |
+| `unable to proceed` | Agent could not complete the task |
+| `blocked by hook` | Operation was blocked by pre-tool hook |
+| `I'm unable to` | Agent hit a blocking constraint |
+
+### 4c. Prompt Templates for Sub-Agents
+
+When spawning sub-agents for implementation tasks, use task-specific prompt templates for better results. See [prompt-templates.md](../_shared/references/prompt-templates.md) for the full reference.
+
+**Template Selection:**
+
+Templates are selected automatically based on keywords in the task description:
+
+| Keywords | Template |
+|----------|----------|
+| `component`, `Component`, `React` | Component Template |
+| `type`, `interface`, `types/` | Type Definition Template |
+| `CLI`, `command`, `script`, `bin/` | CLI/Script Template |
+| `test`, `spec`, `.test.` | Test Template |
+| `refactor`, `restructure`, `migrate` | Refactor Template |
+| (none matched) | Generic Template |
+
+**Explicit Override:**
+
+Use `[template: X]` annotation to force a specific template:
+
+```
+[template: component] Create UserCard in components/admin/
+[template: cli] Add export command to scripts/
+```
+
+**Example with Template:**
+
+Instead of a generic prompt:
+```
+Task(subagent_type="general-purpose",
+     model="haiku",
+     prompt="Create MetricsCard component in components/admin/")
+```
+
+Use a structured template prompt:
+```
+Task(subagent_type="general-purpose",
+     model="haiku",
+     prompt="## Task: Create React Component
+
+**Component:** MetricsCard
+**Location:** components/admin/metrics/MetricsCard.tsx
+
+**Requirements:**
+- [ ] TypeScript with proper prop types
+- [ ] Follow existing component patterns
+- [ ] Include displayName for debugging
+- [ ] No inline styles
+
+**Constraints:**
+- Working directory: [worktree path]
+- Do NOT create test files
+
+**Deliverable:**
+Report: files created, component name, props interface")
+```
+
+**Error Recovery with Enhanced Context:**
+
+When retrying a failed agent, use the error recovery template from [prompt-templates.md](../_shared/references/prompt-templates.md#error-recovery-template):
+
+```markdown
+## RETRY: Previous Attempt Failed
+
+**Original Task:** [task]
+**Previous Error:** [error from TaskOutput]
+
+**Diagnosis Checklist:**
+- [ ] Check imports are correct
+- [ ] Verify file paths use worktree directory
+- [ ] Confirm types match expected signatures
+- [ ] Look for typos in identifiers
+
+**Fix Strategy:**
+1. Read the failing file
+2. Identify the specific error location
+3. Apply minimal fix
+4. Verify fix compiles
+```
+
+## Implementation Quality Standards
+
+Before each commit, self-check against these standards:
+
+### 1. Scope Check
+Does this change directly address an AC item?
+- **Yes** → Proceed
+- **No** → Is this refactor necessary for the AC? If not, skip it.
+
+### 2. Type Safety Check
+Am I maintaining or improving types?
+- **Avoid:** Adding `any`, removing type annotations, using `as any`
+- **Good:** Adding types, making types more specific, proper type inference
+
+### 3. Test Coverage Check
+Am I preserving existing test coverage?
+- **Never** delete tests to "make build pass"
+- **Always** update tests when behavior changes, add tests for new behavior
+
+### 4. Size Check
+Is this change proportional to the AC?
+- **Simple AC** (display, button, styling): <100 LOC
+- **Medium AC** (CRUD, admin page, form): 100-300 LOC
+- **Complex AC** (major feature, multi-component): 300-500 LOC
+- **If larger:** Break into smaller, focused commits
+
+### 5. Integration Check
+Are new files actually used?
+- **Never** create components that aren't imported anywhere
+- **Never** create utility functions that aren't called
+- **Never** create API routes that aren't used from UI
+- **Always** verify new exports are imported in at least one location
+
+**Quick verification:**
+```bash
+# Check for unused exports in new files
+npm run knip 2>/dev/null | grep -E "unused|Unused" || echo "No unused exports"
+```
+
+### 6. Test Impact Check (File Conversions)
+
+When converting files to stubs, deleting content, or significantly changing file structure:
+
+Use the Grep tool to check if any tests depend on the modified file's content:
+```
+Grep(pattern="filename.md", path="__tests__/")
+Grep(pattern="filename", path="__tests__/")
+# Then filter out .snap files from results
+```
+
+**If tests are found:**
+1. Review what the tests are checking (file existence vs. content)
+2. Update tests to check the new location if content moved
+3. Run `npm test` after ALL file conversions are complete
+
+**Why this matters:** Tests may pass during implementation but fail after final changes if they depend on content that was converted to a stub or moved elsewhere.
+
+### Red Flags to Avoid
+
+These patterns indicate scope creep or over-engineering:
+- Renaming functions/variables not related to AC
+- Reformatting files you didn't otherwise modify
+- "While I was here" improvements
+- Converting JS to TS as a side effect
+- Changing linting rules or config
+- Adding abstractions for one-time use
+- Creating utilities not required by AC
+
+### Quality Commitment
+
+When in doubt, choose:
+- **Minimal** over comprehensive
+- **Explicit** over clever
+- **Focused** over thorough
+- **Working** over perfect
+
+The goal is to satisfy AC with the smallest, safest change possible.
+
+### 5. Progress Summary and Draft Issue Update
+
+At the end of a session:
+
+1. Summarize:
+   - Which AC items appear satisfied (AC-1, AC-2, ...).
+   - Which AC items are partially or not yet satisfied.
+   - Which checks were run and their outcomes (`npm test`, `npm run build`, etc.).
+   - Any remaining TODOs or recommended follow-ups.
+
+2. Draft a Markdown snippet as a **progress update** for the GitHub issue:
+
+   - Include:
+     - AC coverage summary
+     - Brief list of key files changed
+     - **PR Status** (Created with URL, or Failed with reason and manual instructions)
+     - Any known gaps or open questions
+
+   - Label it clearly as:
+
+     ```md
+     --- DRAFT GITHUB ISSUE COMMENT (PROGRESS UPDATE) ---
+
+     ...
+
+     ```
+
+3. **Update GitHub Issue**
+
+   - After drafting the progress update comment, post it to the GitHub issue:
+     ```bash
+     gh issue comment <issue-number> --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
+     [draft comment content]
+     EOF
+     )"
+     ```
+   - Include the AC coverage summary, files changed, and any gaps or questions in the comment.
+   - If the issue has status fields or labels, update them appropriately based on progress (e.g., mark as "in progress"):
+     ```bash
+     gh issue edit <issue-number> --add-label "in-progress"
+     ```
+
+You may be invoked multiple times for the same issue. Each time, re-establish context, ensure you're in the correct worktree, and continue iterating until we are as close as practical to meeting the AC.
+
+---
+
+## Output Verification
+
+**Before responding, verify your output includes ALL of these:**
+
+- [ ] **AC Progress Summary** - Which AC items are satisfied, partially met, or blocked
+- [ ] **Files Changed** - List of key files modified
+- [ ] **Test/Build Results** - Output from `npm test` and `npm run build`
+- [ ] **PR Status** - Created (with URL) or Failed (with error and manual instructions)
+- [ ] **Progress Update Draft** - Formatted comment for GitHub issue
+- [ ] **Documentation Reminder** - Note if README/docs need updating (checked in /qa)
+- [ ] **Next Steps** - Clear guidance on remaining work
+
+**DO NOT respond until all items are verified.**