What problem does it solve? Ambiguous or creative work often starts without a shared understanding of the goal, constraints, and acceptance criteria, leading to rework, scope drift, and misaligned implementations. This Skill structures discovery and design so material uncertainty is resolved before code is written, without imposing rigid ceremony on clear tasks. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Proportional Discovery Paths: Chooses between direct/bounded, spike, and architectural investigation based on actual uncertainty and risk rather than fixed checklists. - Authorization and Escalation Rules: Distinguishes authorized scope from decisions requiring user consent, such as API changes, destructive actions, or expanded permissions. - Outcome-Oriented Design: Produces design artifacts scaled to the work, covering goals, interfaces, risks, and wave-based acceptance evidence. - Use Case: Before implementing a new feature touching multiple services, use this Skill to explore approaches, record bounded rulings, and hand off a clear goal with acceptance criteria to the implementation workflow. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to brainstorm and clarify the design for your planned feature before writing any code.
