workflow-patterns

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name: Workflow Patterns description: Patterns for output formats, reflection checkpoints, agent references, and self-evaluation shared across agents and commands. version: 1.0.0

Use ref attribute to reference agent defined in agents/ directory. readonly attribute indicates whether agent can modify files.

<best_practices> Use output_format for all agents that return structured results Include reflection_checkpoint at key workflow decision points Include prepare_phase for Serena initialization in commands Add serena_validation to checkpoints before code modifications Add self_evaluate_phase for agents producing reports or recommendations Use failure_handling phase in all workflows Use agent_ref syntax for consistent agent references in commands </best_practices>

<related_skills> Base templates for error escalation, decision criteria, enforcement Parallel execution and timeout configuration Serena MCP operations (memory, symbol search, code navigation) </related_skills>