research-plan-implementlisted

# Research → Plan → Implement Workflow A structured three-phase approach for complex tasks. Instead of diving straight into code (which works fine for simple changes), this workflow front-loads understanding so that implementation goes smoothly the first time. Each phase produces a compact artifact that carries forward, keeping context clean as work progresses. ## When to use this skill This skill earns its overhead when the task has **uncertainty** — you don't fully understand the codebase area, the right approach isn't obvious, or mistakes would be costly to undo: - **Complex features** — New functionality touching multiple files and components - **Bug investigation** — Issues where the root cause isn't obvious and needs tracing - **Architectural refactoring** — Changes with ripple effects across the codebase - **Unfamiliar codebases** — When you need to build understanding before acting **Skip this skill for**: Simple fixes, typos, single-file changes, or tasks where the path forward is already clear. ## Workflow overview ```mermaid flowchart TB A[Start: Task/Feature] --> B[Phase 1: Research] B --> C[Research Document] C --> D{Ready to plan?} D -->|More research needed| B D -->|Yes| E[Phase 2: Plan] E --> F[Implementation Plan] F --> G{Plan approved?} G -->|Needs revision| E G -->|Yes| H[Phase 3: Implement] H --> I[Execute phase] I --> J[Verify & update progress] J --> K{More phases?} K -->|Yes| L[Next phase] L