Use to build an approved detailed spec task by task in the current session - tests required, single-agent by default, subagents only for large or parallel tasks.
You MUST use this before any creative work - creating features, building components, adding functionality, or modifying behavior. Explores intent, requirements, and design before implementation.
Use when implementation is complete and verified, to integrate the work - merge, PR, or cleanup - after a final evidence check.
Use after a design is approved in brainstorming, to turn it into one layered detailed spec (acceptance criteria, tasks, and how to verify) before touching code.
Use when you hit any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior - find the root cause before proposing a fix.
Use when starting any conversation - establishes how to find and use decentpowers skills and the workflow they form.
Use before claiming work is complete, fixed, or passing - runs the deterministic gate (tests, build, lint, types, acceptance) and one light judgment review, with evidence before any claim.