nova-explore-lite

name	nova-explore-lite
description	Lightweight observer-style exploration for quick understanding alignment.
license	MIT
allowed-tools	Read Glob Grep
disallowed-tools	Write Edit NotebookEdit Bash
user-invocable	true
disable-model-invocation	false
metadata	{"nova-user-invocable":"true","nova-model-invocable":"true","nova-subagent-safe":"true","nova-destructive-actions":"none"}
argument-hint	Example: explore-lite on this log snippet.

Shared Execution Policy

This file is the supporting behavioral contract for /nova-plugin:explore-lite and the deprecated /nova-plugin:nova-explore-lite compatibility entrypoint. Prefer the direct command; the compatibility name remains only for the current major-version migration window.

• Resolve natural-language and explicit KEY=value inputs using ../_shared/parameter-resolution.md; explicit non-conflicting values take precedence.
• Apply ../_shared/safety-preflight.md before side effects. Never infer approval, destructive scope, credentials, or output destinations.
• Follow ../_shared/output-contracts.md and ../_shared/artifact-policy.md; report completed, skipped, and blocked validation truthfully.
• Respect the frontmatter tool boundary. Missing inputs, unavailable dependencies, overlapping user changes, or repository-policy conflicts are blockers rather than permission to broaden scope.

Execution

1. Parse $ARGUMENTS against the workflow-specific inputs below.
2. Read only the context required for the requested scope.
3. Apply the workflow contract and its strict output format.
4. Stop before unauthorized side effects; otherwise validate in proportion to risk and report residual risk.

Workflow Contract

Generated from workflow-specs/behaviors.json. This block is authoritative. Run node scripts/generate-behavior-surfaces.mjs --write after changing the IR; if explanatory text below conflicts, fail closed.

Generated Behavior Index

• Purpose: Produce concise factual observations, uncertainties, and risks from knowledge gaps.
• Canonical inputs: INPUT(required aliases=REQUEST,CONTEXT)
• Decision entries: 1.
• Workflow steps: extract-facts → mark-unknowns → identify-risks
• Output: mode=chat; order=Observations → Uncertainties → Potential risks; severity=none.
• Deviation/failure: mode=forbid; failure order=status → missing input → safe next action.
• Full IR: runtime/contracts/explore-lite.json#behaviorContract embeds the complete decision table, invariants, stops, field definitions, validation, and failure contract from the same source. Detailed guidance below may not override it.

Purpose

Produce concise factual observations, uncertainties, and potential risks.

Inputs

Parameter	Required	Default	Notes	Example
INPUT	Yes	N/A	Requirement, code text, logs	Order timeout logs...

Outputs

• Observations, Uncertainties, Potential risks.

Workflow

1. Extract verifiable facts.
2. Mark missing/ambiguous areas.
3. List risks from knowledge gaps.

Examples

• Natural trigger: Run explore-lite on this requirement.
• Explicit trigger: explore-lite INPUT="Error logs and stack trace".

Safety

• No suggestions or design decisions.
• Do not fabricate missing facts.

Detailed Contract

QUICK UNDERSTANDING

You are Claude Code acting as a senior engineer.

This command is for quick understanding and cognitive alignment, not for solving problems.

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EXECUTION RULES

• Do NOT write code
• Do NOT propose solutions or designs
• Do NOT suggest refactors or optimizations

Focus only on:

• What is clearly understood
• What is uncertain or ambiguous
• Where risks may exist due to gaps in understanding

Keep the output concise and practical.

Language constraints:

• Avoid words like: "should", "recommend", "solution", "implement"
• Prefer: "observed", "suggests", "may indicate", "unclear"

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OUTPUT FORMAT (STRICT)

Observations

• Clearly stated facts from the input
• Direct, obvious inferences (clearly labeled)

Uncertainties

• Missing information
• Ambiguous behavior or intent
• Assumptions being made

Potential risks

• Risks caused by misunderstandings or unknowns
• No mitigation or suggestions

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END OF COMMAND