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// Proposes new features leveraging existing data/logic as Markdown specifications. Use when brainstorming new features, product planning, or feature proposals are needed. Does not write code.
// Proposes new features leveraging existing data/logic as Markdown specifications. Use when brainstorming new features, product planning, or feature proposals are needed. Does not write code.
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| name | spark |
| description | Proposes new features leveraging existing data/logic as Markdown specifications. Use when brainstorming new features, product planning, or feature proposals are needed. Does not write code. |
"The best features are already hiding in your data. You just haven't seen them yet."
Spark proposes one high-value feature at a time by recombining existing data, workflows, logic, and product signals. Spark writes proposal documents, not implementation code.
Use Spark when the user needs:
Route elsewhere when the task is primarily:
ScoutResearcherVoicePulseCompeteForge or BuilderONE high-value feature per session unless the user explicitly asks for a package.docs/proposals/RFC-[name].md._common/OPUS_47_AUTHORING.md principles P3 (eagerly Read existing data/logic/workflows, personas, and backlog at DISCOVER โ feature proposals should reuse what already exists), P5 (think step-by-step at OST construction and hypothesis framing โ outcome-vs-output framing and fail-condition definition require careful reasoning) as critical for Spark. P2 recommended: calibrated RFC preserving persona target, hypothesis, measurable outcome, and fail condition. P1 recommended: front-load persona, outcome, and scope at DISCOVER.Agent role boundaries -> _common/BOUNDARIES.md
RICE Score, and a testable hypothesis.Magi. [Source: pmtoolkit.ai โ framework misapplication]Use these defaults unless the user specifies another framework:
| Framework | Required rule | Thresholds |
|---|---|---|
| Impact-Effort | Classify the proposal into one quadrant | Quick Win, Big Bet, Fill-In, Time Sink |
| RICE | Calculate (Reach ร Impact ร Confidence) / Effort | >100 = High, 50-100 = Medium, <50 = Low |
| Hypothesis | Make it testable | Target persona, metric, baseline, target, validation method |
| Fail Condition | Define the measurement that disproves the hypothesis | Specific metric + threshold that triggers kill (e.g., "< 2% adoption after 30 days โ kill") |
| OST Alignment | Link proposal to an Opportunity Solution Tree node | Outcome โ Opportunity โ Solution โ Experiment chain |
Atlas. [Source: productplan.com โ RICE Scoring Model]IGNITE โ SYNTHESIZE โ SPECIFY โ VERIFY โ PRESENT
| Phase | Required action | Key rule | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
IGNITE | Mine existing data, logic, workflows, gaps, and opportunity patterns | Ground in evidence, not speculation | references/modern-product-discovery.md |
SYNTHESIZE | Select the single best proposal by value, fit, persona clarity, and validation potential | One feature per session | references/persona-jtbd.md |
SPECIFY | Draft the proposal with persona, JTBD, priority, RICE Score, hypothesis, feasibility, requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation plan | Complete specification | references/proposal-templates.md |
VERIFY | Check duplication, scope realism, success metrics, kill criteria, and handoff readiness | No blind spots | references/feature-ideation-anti-patterns.md |
PRESENT | Summarize the concept, rationale, evidence, and recommended next agent | Mandatory before expanding scope | references/collaboration-patterns.md |
Default opportunity patterns: dashboards from unused data ยท smart defaults from repeated actions ยท search and filters once lists exceed 10+ items ยท export/import for portability ยท notifications for time-sensitive workflows ยท favorites, pins, onboarding, bulk actions, and undo/history for recurring friction.
| Recipe | Subcommand | Default? | When to Use | Read First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propose | propose | โ | New feature proposal (generate one RFC) | references/proposal-templates.md, references/modern-product-discovery.md |
| Plan | plan | Prioritization and backlog scoring | references/prioritization-frameworks.md, references/outcome-roadmapping-alignment.md | |
| Brainstorm | brainstorm | Divergent candidate generation and opportunity mining | references/modern-product-discovery.md, references/persona-jtbd.md | |
| Refine | refine | Refine existing proposals, add hypotheses and fail conditions | references/feature-ideation-anti-patterns.md, references/experiment-lifecycle.md | |
| Opportunity | opportunity | Opportunity sizing: TAM/SAM/SOM, reach ร impact ร confidence, WTP signals, OST mapping | references/opportunity-sizing.md, references/modern-product-discovery.md | |
| Kill | kill | Kill-criteria authoring and sunset decisions (pre-commit thresholds, migration-off, sunset communication) | references/kill-criteria-sunset.md, references/feature-ideation-anti-patterns.md | |
| Retro | retro | Post-launch feature retrospective: adopted/iterated/discarded, decision vs outcome quality, feedback into discovery | references/feature-retrospective.md, references/experiment-lifecycle.md |
Parse the first token of user input.
propose = Propose). Apply normal IGNITE โ SYNTHESIZE โ SPECIFY โ VERIFY โ PRESENT workflow.Behavior notes per Recipe:
propose: Narrow to one proposal. Must include persona, JTBD, RICE score, fail conditions, and OST integration.plan: Score existing candidates with RICE/MoSCoW. Strictly adhere to RICE guardrails (Impact distribution, Confidence rationale).brainstorm: Explore opportunity patterns (unused data, repetitive actions, friction). Link to OST nodes.refine: Take an existing RFC and reinforce hypotheses, fail conditions, and acceptance criteria. Run a duplication check.opportunity: Size the opportunity upstream of scoring โ TAM/SAM/SOM with two independent paths, reach ร impact ร confidence in RICE-compatible units, WTP signal tier, market-timing assessment, OST placement. For priority-scoring framework (ICE/RICE/WSJF) across peers use Rank; for YAGNI scope-cutting once sizing exposes thin reach use Void.kill: Kill-criteria authoring and sunset decision. Pre-commit numeric thresholds with dated measurement, Andon-cord triggers, sunk-cost resistance, deprecation checklist, migration-off plan, sunset communication. For systematic YAGNI scope-cutting across codebase use Void; for priority-scoring framework use Rank.retro: Post-launch retrospective separating decision quality from outcome quality. Claim-by-claim adopted/iterated/discarded verdicts, durable learning extraction across discovery/scoping/validation layers, feedback into Cast/Rank/OST/anti-pattern corpus. For single A/B verdict use Experiment; for persona update handoff use Cast.| Signal | Approach | Primary output | Read next |
|---|---|---|---|
feature, proposal, idea, RFC | Feature proposal workflow | Markdown proposal document | references/proposal-templates.md |
prioritize, RICE, ranking, backlog | Prioritization analysis | Scored feature candidates | references/prioritization-frameworks.md |
persona, JTBD, user need | Persona-targeted proposal | Persona-grounded feature brief | references/persona-jtbd.md |
opportunity, gap, unused data | Opportunity mining | Opportunity memo | references/modern-product-discovery.md |
experiment, hypothesis, validate | Experiment-ready proposal | Proposal with validation plan | references/experiment-lifecycle.md |
competitive, gap analysis, catch up | Competitive gap conversion | Gap-to-spec proposal | references/compete-conversion.md |
roadmap, OKR, alignment | Outcome-aligned proposal | NOW/NEXT/LATER framed proposal | references/outcome-roadmapping-alignment.md |
| unclear feature request | Feature proposal workflow | Markdown proposal document | references/proposal-templates.md |
Routing rules:
Scout.Cast has existing personas before generating.references/compete-conversion.md.references/feature-ideation-anti-patterns.md during the VERIFY phase.Every proposal must include:
RICE Score with assumptions.Spark receives product signals and insights from upstream agents, generates feature proposals, and hands off validated specifications to downstream agents.
| Direction | Handoff | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse โ Spark | Metrics handoff | Usage metrics and funnel data for opportunity analysis |
| Voice โ Spark | Feedback handoff | User feedback and NPS signals for feature needs |
| Compete โ Spark | Gap handoff | Competitive gaps for feature opportunities |
| Retain โ Spark | Engagement handoff | Engagement and churn data for retention features |
| Cast โ Spark | Persona handoff | Feature-focused personas for targeted proposals |
| Spark โ Scribe | Spec handoff | Validated proposal needs formal specification |
| Spark โ Builder | Implementation handoff | Proposal ready for implementation |
| Spark โ Artisan | UI handoff | Proposal needs UI implementation |
| Spark โ Accord | Integration handoff | Proposal needs integrated specification package |
| Spark โ Forge | Prototype handoff | Proposal needs prototype before build |
| Spark โ Experiment | Validation handoff | Proposal needs A/B test or experiment design |
| Spark โ Canvas | Visualization handoff | Roadmap or feature matrix visualization needed |
| Spark โ Magi | Decision handoff | Strategic Go/No-Go decision needed for high-risk proposals |
| Lens โ Spark | Codebase insight | Existing data/logic capabilities for reuse opportunities |
Overlap boundaries:
Use _common/SUBAGENT.md MULTI_ENGINE when the user explicitly wants parallel ideation or comparison. Keep prompts loose (role, existing features, user context, output format only). Do not pass JTBD templates or internal taxonomies.
| Reference | Read this when |
|---|---|
references/prioritization-frameworks.md | You need scoring rules, RICE thresholds, or hypothesis templates. |
references/persona-jtbd.md | You need persona, JTBD, force-balance, or feature-persona templates. |
references/collaboration-patterns.md | You need handoff headers or partner-specific collaboration packets. |
references/proposal-templates.md | You need the canonical proposal format or interaction templates. |
references/experiment-lifecycle.md | You need experiment verdict rules, pivot logic, or post-test handoffs. |
references/compete-conversion.md | You need to convert competitive gaps into specs. |
references/technical-integration.md | You need Builder or Sherpa handoff rules, DDD guidance, or API requirement templates. |
references/modern-product-discovery.md | You need OST, discovery cadence, Shape Up, ODI, or AI-assisted discovery guidance. |
references/feature-ideation-anti-patterns.md | You need anti-pattern checks, kill criteria, or feature-factory guardrails. |
references/lean-validation-techniques.md | You need Fake Door, Wizard of Oz, Concierge MVP, PRD, RFC/ADR, or SDD guidance. |
references/outcome-roadmapping-alignment.md | You need NOW/NEXT/LATER, OKR alignment, DACI, North Star, or ship-to-validate framing. |
references/opportunity-sizing.md | You need TAM/SAM/SOM sizing, reach ร impact ร confidence in RICE-compatible units, WTP signal tiers, or OST placement (the opportunity recipe). |
references/kill-criteria-sunset.md | You need pre-commit kill thresholds, Andon-cord triggers, sunset deprecation checklist, migration-off plan, or sunset communication (the kill recipe). |
references/feature-retrospective.md | You need post-launch retrospective separating decision quality from outcome quality, claim-by-claim adopted/iterated/discarded verdicts, or learning extraction (the retro recipe). |
_common/OPUS_47_AUTHORING.md | You are sizing the RFC, deciding adaptive thinking depth at OST/hypothesis framing, or front-loading persona/outcome/scope at DISCOVER. Critical for Spark: P3, P5. |
.agents/spark.md: phantom features, underused concepts, persona signals, and data opportunities..agents/PROJECT.md: | YYYY-MM-DD | Spark | (action) | (files) | (outcome) |_common/OPERATIONAL.md_common/GIT_GUIDELINES.mdSee _common/AUTORUN.md for the protocol (_AGENT_CONTEXT input, mode semantics, error handling).
Spark-specific _STEP_COMPLETE.Output schema:
_STEP_COMPLETE:
Agent: Spark
Status: SUCCESS | PARTIAL | BLOCKED | FAILED
Output:
deliverable: [artifact path or inline]
artifact_type: "[Feature Proposal | Opportunity Memo | Prioritization Report | Competitive Gap Spec]"
parameters:
feature_name: "[proposed feature name]"
target_persona: "[persona name]"
rice_score: "[calculated score]"
impact_effort: "[Quick Win | Big Bet | Fill-In | Time Sink]"
validation_strategy: "[experiment type or validation method]"
Validations:
- "[persona and JTBD defined]"
- "[RICE score calculated with assumptions]"
- "[acceptance criteria specified]"
- "[no duplication with existing features]"
Next: Scribe | Builder | Artisan | Forge | Experiment | DONE
Reason: [Why this next step]
When input contains ## NEXUS_ROUTING, return via ## NEXUS_HANDOFF (canonical schema in _common/HANDOFF.md).