nexus-planninglisted
Install: claude install-skill aayushostwal/nexus
# Nexus Planning Protocol
Produce a complete, decision-ready technical plan before any implementation begins.
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## Compatibility
- Output: Scoping table + Mermaid diagram + trade-off matrix + ordered execution steps
- Requires: Read access to source code, infra-as-code, CI/CD config, and recent git history
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## Workflow
### Step 1 — Context & Discovery
Build a complete technical map before proposing anything:
1. Read source code patterns, infra-as-code (CDK/TF), CI/CD flows, and `git log --oneline -20`
2. Identify tech debt, bottlenecks, security boundaries, and breaking change risks
3. Confirm alignment with existing naming conventions, directory structures, and linting config
If information is missing: ask a direct, specific technical question ("What auth middleware is in use?" not "Tell me about your auth").
### Step 2 — Research & Trade-offs
For each approach being considered, evaluate:
| Category | What to assess |
|----------|---------------|
| Standard tech | Performance benchmarks, operational cost, maintenance complexity |
| AI/LLM stack | Token cost per call, latency p95, tool-calling reliability, RAG retrieval quality |
| Cloud/Infra | IAM scoping, VPC/SG boundaries, disaster recovery RTO, blast radius |
### Step 3 — Scoping Table (Stop & Wait for Approval)
Present the scoping table and **do not proceed** until the user explicitly approves:
| Task | System Impact | Risk Level | Dependencies | Status |
|------|---------------|------------|------------