Use when reviewing architecture decisions. C4 model, dependency inversion, hexagonal boundaries.
Use during discuss-slice and plan-slice to stress-test a spec or plan against domain vocabulary before approval.
Use during research-slice to build disposable experiments that answer technical uncertainty.
Use during project:init to scaffold repo-level agent configuration (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, tracker labels).
Use when debugging. 4-phase investigation, root cause, minimal fix.
Use when implementing features/fixes. Iron law: ¬∃ production code without failing test.
Use during discuss-slice to synthesize conversation context into a formal PRD with user stories, implementation decisions, testing decisions, and exclusions.
Use ad-hoc to classify the current slice or task into type and readiness state using the tff state model.