reflection-loop

name	reflection-loop
description	Self-correction via critique loop - 18.5 percentage point improvement
trigger	always
priority	2
dynamic	false
created	2026-01-26

Reflection Loop Pattern

Self-correction mechanism that achieves 18.5 percentage point improvement (78.6% → 97.1%).

Activation

This skill auto-activates on:

• Complex task completion
• Error detection
• Quality concerns
• User correction patterns

Process

1. Initial Response

Generate first-pass response to the task.

2. Self-Critique

Ask yourself:

• Is the logic correct?
• Are there edge cases missed?
• Does this fully address the requirements?
• What could go wrong?
• Is the code/solution secure?

3. Identify Issues

List specific issues found:

• Logic errors
• Missing edge cases
• Security vulnerabilities
• Performance issues
• Incomplete requirements

4. Revise

For each issue:

1. Explain the problem
2. Propose fix
3. Apply fix
4. Verify improvement

5. Final Verification

• Re-check all criteria
• Confirm no regressions
• Validate requirements met

Integration

The reflection loop integrates with:

• Code review workflow
• Test-driven development
• Verification before completion
• Learning engine (captures patterns)

Metrics

Track reflection effectiveness:

• Issues caught in critique
• Revisions made
• Final quality score
• User corrections avoided

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Based on research showing 18.5pp improvement with reflection patterns