name reflexion description Use for self-correcting implementation. Implements the reflexion loop: implement, validate, self-critique, retry (max 3 iterations).
Reflexion Skill
Self-correcting implementation loop from the n-trax pattern.
Workflow
Iteration Loop (max 3)
Step 1: Implement
Write code according to the specification/acceptance criteria.
Follow engineering-principles.md.
Apply patterns from patterns.md.
Check corrections.md for relevant past mistakes.
Step 2: Validate
Run all tests (unit, integration, e2e as applicable).
Run linter and type checker.
Run security scan.
Run accessibility checks (if UI).
Verify acceptance criteria.
Step 3: Self-Critique
Review the implementation against:
Step 4: Decide
If all validations pass AND self-critique finds no issues: DONE
If issues found AND iteration < 3: FIX and return to Step 1
If iteration = 3 AND issues remain: ESCALATE with documented issues
Escalation Protocol
When max iterations reached without full resolution:
Document what was attempted in each iteration.
Document remaining issues with severity assessment.
Recommend: fix now (blocking) vs. fix later (non-blocking) vs. accept risk.
Update corrections.md with learnings.
Rules
Each iteration must show measurable improvement over the previous.
If the same issue recurs across iterations, investigate root cause rather than patching symptoms.
Never skip the self-critique step, even if tests pass.
Log the reflexion loop outcome in delivery-journal.md.
Theory Citations
Reflexion pattern (Shinn et al.)
Clean Code (Martin)
OWASP secure coding
WCAG 2.1 AA
