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Enforce research-before-implementation workflow to reduce duplication and hallucination. Mandatory before creating new files or functions in Code mode.
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| name | search-first |
| description | Enforce research-before-implementation workflow to reduce duplication and hallucination. Mandatory before creating new files or functions in Code mode. |
| risk | safe |
| source | self |
| tags | ["search","deduplication","research"] |
Trigger BEFORE creating ANY new file, function, or component in Code mode. This is mandatory for medium+ tasks.
codebase_search("description of what you're about to implement")
Look for existing implementations that solve ≥80% of the requirement.
search_files(path, "regex for similar function/class names")
Check for naming conventions, similar utilities, or partial implementations.
package.json (or equivalent) for existing utilitiesutils/, lib/, helpers/, shared/)Mandatory output before implementing:
Search Evidence:
- Searched: [what you searched for]
- Found: [file:line — brief description] OR "No existing match found"
- Decision: [Reuse/Extend existing | Create new — reason]
| Match Level | Action |
|---|---|
| ≥80% match | Reuse — import and use existing code |
| 50-80% match | Extend — modify existing to cover new case |
| <50% match | Create new — but follow existing patterns |
| No match | Create new — document as first implementation of this pattern |
development-workflow.md.