| name | predictive-intelligence |
| description | Analyze tasks upfront before execution. Predict task category, identify key files, assess risk level, and detect high-consequence operations. Use proactively when any task description is provided to guide execution strategy. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Grep, Glob |
Predictive Intelligence
Apex2's prediction phase implemented as a Claude Code skill. This skill extracts critical task metadata before any execution begins.
Instructions
When invoked (either explicitly or automatically by Claude), perform these sequential analyses:
1. Task Categorization
Analyze the task description to determine:
- Primary category: ML/DL, Web Development, Data Analysis, Security, System Admin, DevOps, etc.
- Complexity level: Simple, Medium, Complex
- Estimated duration: <5min, 5-30min, >30min
- Risk profile: Low (reversible), Medium (potentially disruptive), High (irreversible/dangerous)
2. Key File Identification
Extract specific file/folder mentions from the task:
- Explicit file names mentioned
- Implicit file patterns based on task type
- Critical configuration files
- Test files that may need updating
3. Risk Assessment
Identify potential high-consequence operations:
rm -rf or destructive commands- Database migrations or data deletion
- System configuration changes
- Network service modifications
- Security credential changes
4. Environment Requirements
Predict what needs to be present:
- Required packages/libraries
- Service dependencies
- File permissions needed
- Network access requirements
5. Execution Strategy Guidance
Based on analysis, provide strategic recommendations:
- Should proceed with direct execution?
- Need further exploration first?
- Requires multi-step approach?
- Should create backups first?
- Needs dry-run testing?
Apex2 Integration Patterns
For ML Tasks
- Flag that training runs can exceed 5 minutes
- Recommend parameter search before full runs
- Suggest validating dataset dimensions first
- Identify need for GPU resources
For Security Tasks
- Emphasize irreversible nature of many operations
- Recommend exact sequence verification
- Suggest backup verification before destructive commands
- Flag privilege escalation needs
For Web Development
- Identify framework conventions used
- Check for existing test coverage
- Note dependency management approach
- Flag potential deployment impacts
Analysis Process
- Read the task description carefully
- Use Glob to identify relevant file patterns
- Use Grep to search for related keywords in files
- Use Read to examine key files discovered
- Synthesize findings into structured prediction report
Output Format
Provide a concise prediction report with:
Task Analysis:
Category: [category]
Complexity: [level]
Duration: [estimate]
Risk: [profile]
Key Files:
- [file1]: [purpose]
- [file2]: [purpose]
Risks Identified:
- [risk1]: [mitigation]
- [risk2]: [mitigation]
Recommended Strategy:
1. [step1]
2. [step2]
3. [step3]
Environment Needs:
- [requirement1]
- [requirement2]
When to Use
This skill is automatically useful when:
- Any new task is described
- Complex multi-step operations are planned
- Unfamiliar codebases or domains encountered
- High-stakes operations are contemplated
- Quick context is needed before diving in
The goal is to prevent wasted effort and ensure safe, efficient execution by understanding the full scope before beginning.
