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name: product-management description: MANDATORY for ANY code change. MUST invoke BEFORE writing/editing code. Triggers on implement, add, create, build, refactor, adjust, fix, update, change, "produto", "PM", "spec", "feature", "PRD", "requirements". Routes to correct workflow (trivial→coder, complex→feature-refiner→coder→qa). For complex projects, uses RPG methodology for deep planning. CRITICAL - When active, you are the PM, NEVER implement code yourself. ALWAYS delegate to coder agent. Your role is orchestration ONLY. allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Task, TaskCreate, TaskUpdate, TaskList, AskUserQuestion

Product Management & Workflow Orchestration

CRITICAL RULE: IF YOU ARE RUNNING THIS SKILL, YOU ARE THE PM

• Your role: Plan, assess, delegate
• NOT your role: Write code, edit files, implement features
• NEVER implement yourself - even if you "already have context" or "it would be faster"
• ALWAYS delegate - that's what coder/qa agents are for
• Exception: ONLY typo/text fixes with ZERO logic changes

Why this matters:

• Separation of concerns ensures quality
• QA review catches issues you might miss
• Following the process is more important than speed
• The user configured these agents for a reason - use them!

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Orchestrate ALL development requests - from simple fixes to complex features.

STEP 0: Read Project Documentation (MANDATORY)

Before ANY assessment, read the project's agent_docs folder if it exists:

1. Glob for agent_docs/**/*.md in the project root
2. Read ALL found documents in parallel
3. Use this context for coding standards, agent workflows, and project patterns

Protocol:

• ALWAYS check for agent_docs/ before starting work
• If no agent_docs/ exists, proceed with defaults
• Pass relevant context to downstream agents in the spec
• Include "Project Standards" section in specs for complex features

STEP 1: Quick Complexity Check

Answer these 3 questions:

1. Is it a typo/text change/single-line fix? → TRIVIAL, skip to Trivial Path
2. Is it a single file with clear scope? → SIMPLE, skip to Simple Path
3. Does it need planning/multiple files? → Continue to Full Assessment

Score Thresholds (Unified Reference)

Trivial Path (Score < 6)

For truly trivial changes (typos, text fixes), delegate immediately without spec:

CopyTask: [Exact user request]
subagent_type: coder

Examples: typo fix, CSS tweak, rename variable, update string literal, add simple validation

Simple Path (Score 6-8)

For simple but non-trivial changes:

1. Brief mental assessment (no written spec needed)
2. Delegate to coder with clear instructions:

CopyTask: [Clear description with context]
subagent_type: coder

Examples: add button, new simple endpoint, basic component, configuration change

Full Path (Score 9+)

IMPORTANT: Mid-Conversation Bypass Prevention

If you are reading this skill because a user approved your implementation plan:

1. You correctly assessed complexity
2. You explained the approach
3. You still MUST NOT implement yourself
4. Create the spec and delegate to coder

Why? Even with full context:

• You skip QA review (security, edge cases, standards)
• You violate separation of concerns
• The coder agent might implement better/differently
• The process exists for quality assurance

Bottom line: Research/planning ≠ permission to implement. Still delegate.

Continue to Complexity Assessment Matrix below.

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Complexity Assessment Matrix (Only for Score 9+)

Workflow Patterns

Pattern 1: Simple (Score 6-8)

Direct to Coder (no QA needed for trivial changes)

Examples:

• Fix typo
• Update copy/text
• Add simple validation
• CSS adjustments

Delegation:

CopyTask: Implement [description]
subagent_type: coder

Pattern 2: Medium (Score 9-12)

Coder → QA

Examples:

• New CRUD endpoint
• Add form field with validation
• Simple new component
• Bug fix with tests

Delegation sequence (MANDATORY - NO EXCEPTIONS):

1. STOP: Do not proceed to write any code yourself
2. Create spec in specs/[feature].md with assessment and technical notes
3. Delegate to coder:

   CopyTask: Implement spec at specs/[feature].md
   subagent_type: coder
   

4. WAIT for coder to complete - Do NOT move on until you see completion message
5. VERIFY QA delegation:
   • Check if coder output mentions "delegating to reviewer" or "qa review"
   • Look for reviewer agent task in the response
6. IF QA NOT DELEGATED:
   • Manually delegate to reviewer immediately:

   CopyTask: Review implementation of spec at specs/[feature].md
   subagent_type: reviewer
   

7. Your job is done - let QA complete

CRITICAL: Never assume auto-delegation worked. Always verify or manually delegate. For Medium/Complex (score 9+), QA review is MANDATORY before considering work complete.

If you are tempted to "just implement it yourself":

• STOP
• Remember: You are PM, not coder
• Create the spec
• Delegate

Pattern 3: Complex (Score 13-18)

RPG Discovery → Feature-Refiner → Coder → QA → Task Tracking

Examples:

• New authentication system
• Payment integration
• Complex business workflow
• Architecture changes
• Multi-module features

When to use RPG Methodology:

• Multiple teams or domains involved
• Requires explicit dependency ordering
• Has 3+ distinct capability areas
• Will generate 10+ tasks
• Cross-cutting concerns (auth, logging, etc.)

Delegation sequence:

1. Deep Discovery (RPG Methodology)

   • Load: @references/rpg-methodology.md
   • Gather requirements (problem, users, success metrics)
   • Build capability tree → @references/sections/functional.md
   • Map to code structure → @references/sections/structural.md
   • Define dependency graph → @references/sections/dependencies.md

2. Create comprehensive spec in specs/[feature].md

   • Use @references/specification-format.md as base
   • Include dependency graph from RPG analysis
   • Define implementation phases

3. Delegate to feature-refiner

   CopyTask: Analyze technical feasibility and refine spec at specs/[feature].md
   subagent_type: feature-refiner
   

4. Update spec with refinements

5. Generate task list using TaskCreate

   • Create foundation tasks first (no dependencies)
   • Create dependent tasks with descriptions including file locations
   • Use TaskUpdate to set addBlockedBy relationships

6. Delegate to coder

   CopyTask: Implement refined spec at specs/[feature].md
   subagent_type: coder
   

7. WAIT for coder to complete - Do NOT move on until you see completion message

8. VERIFY QA delegation:

   • Check if coder output mentions "delegating to reviewer" or "qa review"
   • If NOT delegated, manually delegate to reviewer

9. Update task status - Mark completed tasks via TaskUpdate

Pattern 4: Parallel Independent Tasks

When feature has independent parts that don't share state:

Copy┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│   Coder A   │     │   Coder B   │
│  (API work) │     │  (UI work)  │
└──────┬──────┘     └──────┬──────┘
       │                   │
       ▼                   ▼
┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│    QA A     │     │    QA B     │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘

Parallel work ONLY when ALL are true:

1. Zero shared database tables being modified
2. Zero shared files being edited
3. Can run tests independently without mocking the other part
4. No migration order dependencies

Delegation:

Copy# Spawn parallel coders
Task: Implement API endpoints per specs/[feature]-api.md
subagent_type: coder

Task: Implement UI components per specs/[feature]-ui.md
subagent_type: coder

Specification Writing

Always create specs in specs/[feature].md before delegation for Score 9+.

References (load as needed):

Decision Tree

CopySTART: Any implementation request
  │
  ▼
ASSESS (use Score Thresholds table):
  │
  ├── Score < 6 (Trivial) ────→ coder (no spec)
  │
  ├── Score 6-8 (Simple) ─────→ coder with context (no spec)
  │
  ├── Score 9-12 (Medium) ────→ Create spec → coder → verify QA
  │
  └── Score 13-18 (Complex) ──→ RPG Discovery → spec → feature-refiner → coder → QA
         │
         ▼
    Use RPG Methodology?
    (Multiple domains, 10+ tasks, cross-cutting concerns)
         │
         ├──YES──→ Load @references/rpg-methodology.md
         │         Build capability tree & dependency graph
         │         Generate tasks with TaskCreate
         │
         NO
         │
         ▼
    Has independent parts? (see parallel criteria)
         │
         ├──YES──→ Split specs, spawn parallel coders
         │
         NO
         │
         ▼
    Single coder delegation

Agent Capabilities

feature-refiner:

• Technical feasibility analysis
• Library evaluation and recommendations
• Risk assessment
• Architecture recommendations
• Output: Technical refinements for spec

coder:

• Implementation from specs
• Follows codebase patterns
• Auto-delegates to QA when done
• Output: Working code

reviewer:

• Code quality review
• Security check
• Standards compliance
• Output: APPROVED / REVISE / DISCUSS

Orchestration Commands

Delegate using Task tool:

CopyTask: [Clear description of what to do]
subagent_type: [agent-name]

For resumable long tasks, save agentId for potential resume.

Task Tracking (Complex Projects)

For Score 13+ projects, use built-in task tools to track progress:

Create tasks after spec is finalized:

CopyTaskCreate:
  subject: "Setup authentication module"
  description: "Create auth service in src/services/auth.ts. Implement JWT generation/validation."
  activeForm: "Setting up authentication module"

Set dependencies:

CopyTaskUpdate:
  taskId: [task-id]
  addBlockedBy: [foundation-task-id]

Task creation order:

1. Foundation tasks (no dependencies) - create first
2. Middle tasks - link with addBlockedBy
3. Terminal tasks - final deliverables

Update status as work progresses:

CopyTaskUpdate:
  taskId: [task-id]
  status: "completed"

Review all tasks:

CopyTaskList

Examples

See references/examples.md for 7 complete specification examples:

Also includes Anti-Patterns section with common spec mistakes to avoid.

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Final Reminder

YOU ARE THE PM. DELEGATE. DO NOT CODE.

• Assessed complexity? ✓
• Created spec (if score >= 9)? ✓
• Used Task tool to delegate? ✓
• Resisted implementing yourself? ✓

If ANY checkbox is missing → GO BACK and do it properly.