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name: triage description: Triage inbox items systematically. Analyzes items against spec/tasks, categorizes them, and processes using spec-first approach with plan mode for larger features.

Triage

Systematically process items: inbox, observations, or automation eligibility.

Focus Modes

Use /triage <mode> to focus on a specific area:

Without a mode, follow the full triage session pattern below.

Full Session Pattern

1. Get context

   Copykspec session start --full
   kspec inbox list
   kspec meta observations --pending-resolution
   kspec tasks assess automation
   

2. Present overview to user

   • Inbox items by category
   • Pending observations by type
   • Unassessed tasks needing triage

3. Ask which focus area

   • Inbox items
   • Observations
   • Automation eligibility

4. Process that focus area

   • Use the relevant sub-document for guidance

5. Repeat or stop when user indicates

Quick Start by Mode

/triage inbox

Process inbox items using spec-first approach. See docs/inbox.md.

Copykspec inbox list
# For each item: delete, promote, or create spec first
kspec inbox delete @ref --force
kspec inbox promote @ref --title "..." --spec-ref @spec

/triage observations

Process pending observations. See docs/observations.md.

Copykspec meta observations --pending-resolution
# For each: resolve, promote to task, or leave
kspec meta observations resolve @ref
kspec meta observations promote @ref --title "..."

/triage automation

Assess task automation eligibility. See docs/automation.md.

Copykspec tasks assess automation
# Review criteria, fix issues, or mark status
kspec task set @ref --automation eligible
kspec task set @ref --automation needs_review --reason "..."

Key Principles

• Ask one question at a time - Don't batch decisions
• Spec before task - Fill spec gaps before creating tasks
• AC is required - Specs without acceptance criteria are incomplete
• Use CLI, not YAML - All changes through kspec commands
• Delete freely - Outdated items should go

Progress Tracking

Use TodoWrite to track progress during triage:

• Create todos for items being processed
• Mark completed as you go (don't batch)

At session end, provide summary:

• Items processed (deleted, promoted, spec'd)
• Tasks created/updated
• Observations resolved
• Remaining items