Execute the technical plan for a feature using bounded, task-by-task execution. Acts as the "Goldfish", relying on strict constraints from the "Elephant" (spec.md).
Define requirements, specifications, architecture, and step-by-step task plans for a new feature or modification. Orchestrates the creation of the Elephant (spec.md) and Goldfish Checklist (plan.md).
Establish a project governance document (constitution.md) with immutable architectural articles that all Bolts inherit. Run once per project before bolt-roadmap.
Investigate and document technology choices before architecture is locked. Invoked from bolt-intent Phase 2 when new technology decisions are required. Produces research.md. Optional — skip with documented reason when Bolt extends an established pattern.
Structured post-Bolt retrospective that captures process improvements, proposes constitution amendments, and updates bolt-* skills. Targets the development process — not the project. Distinct from bolt-synthesis.
Create a comprehensive strategic roadmap and diagram for the project by decomposing high-level goals into atomic, sequential/parallel bolts.
The Warden. Run the two-phase Pre-Flight Check (Deterministic Verify + Semantic Audit) against the completed implementation to ensure no architectural drift occurred.
Manage the project's knowledge base. Run post-audit to clean up transient Goldfish checklists (plan.md), merge feature updates back into master design docs, and promote architectural decisions to global project knowledge.