sre-task-refinement

name	sre-task-refinement
description	Use when hardening a spec or task docs - stress-tests edge cases, failure modes, and acceptance checks before implementation

<skill_overview> Refinement is where vague plans become safe to execute. Tighten the spec and the next work slices before coding. </skill_overview>

<rigidity_level> HIGH FREEDOM - Apply deep scrutiny to the current spec and task docs, but keep the output concrete and immediately actionable. </rigidity_level>

<quick_reference>

1. Read plan.md, context.md, and tasks.md
2. Identify ambiguity, missing edge cases, and weak acceptance checks
3. Strengthen the spec and the next slices
4. Verify no placeholders remain </quick_reference>

<when_to_use>

• A plan looks underspecified
• The next slice has hidden edge cases
• Acceptance checks are weak or unverifiable </when_to_use>

<the_process>

1. Review the current docs line by line

Look for:

• vague goals
• implicit assumptions
• missing failure modes
• untestable acceptance checks

2. Strengthen the docs

Update the relevant task docs with:

• concrete edge cases
• clearer acceptance checks
• smaller, safer slices
• explicit blocked conditions

3. Verify the docs are execution-ready

No placeholders, no “figure it out later,” no giant tasks hiding multiple risks. </the_process>