start-new-feature

name	start-new-feature
description	Starts a new feature in a new branch. Use when the user asks to create a new feature, build something new, or says "new feature", "start feature", or "let's build". Creates a feature branch, enters plan mode, interviews the user, validates with experts, and saves the spec.

Start New Feature

Follow every step below in order. Do not skip any step.

Step 1: Create the feature branch

• Derive <feature-name> from the user's request as a concise, hyphenated slug.
• Create and checkout the branch using the naming convention feature/<feature-name>.

git checkout -b feature/<feature-name>

Step 2: Enter plan mode

• Use the EnterPlanMode tool to switch into plan mode.
• Begin drafting the implementation plan inside the plan file.

Plan structure

Organize the plan in phases. Each phase must include:

• Goal — what the phase achieves.
• Deliverables — concrete outputs (files, migrations, tests, etc.).
• Steps — ordered implementation steps within the phase.

Step 3: Interview the user

• Invoke the interview skill (/interview) to conduct an in-depth technical interview.
• Use the interview to clarify requirements, edge cases, UI/UX decisions, and technical tradeoffs.
• Incorporate all answers and decisions back into the plan.

Step 4: Validate with expert agents

Once a first version of the plan exists, validate it by launching all four agents in parallel using the Task tool:

1. Laravel Architect () — review architecture, patterns, and Laravel conventions.