thyrox

Always start with Phase 1 DISCOVER before planning or writing code. DISCOVER explores context, stakeholders, and symptoms, then creates a timestamped work package directory and a risk register that feed all later phases.

THYROX defines four size tiers: micro tasks use phases 1, 10, 11; small adds phase 3; medium adds 5, 6, 8; large work packages run all 12 phases. When a methodology flow is active, its anchored stages become non-skippable regardless of size.

THYROX supports 11 methodology namespaces: PDCA, DMAIC, Lean, PPS (Toyota), RUP, RM, PMBOK, BABOK, Strategic Planning, Consulting Process, and BPA. Each methodology skill declares a THYROX Stage anchor and runs as a sub-process inside that workflow stage.

Session state lives in focus.md and now.md files recording the current work package, phase, and blockers. Each work package stores artifacts in phase-based directories (discover/, plan/, execute/, track/) with YAML metadata including created_at, status, and current_phase.

FASE N is the global sequential number of a work package in the project, while Phase N is an internal stage of the 12-stage THYROX cycle that resets in each work package. For example, FASE 20 in Phase 10 means work package 20 is currently executing.

Skip the full cycle for micro tasks like quick fixes, which only need phases 1, 10, and 11. The workflow's decision gates and artifact requirements are designed for structured work; forcing them on trivial changes adds overhead without benefit.