holistic-analysislisted

Forces a full holistic re-analysis when a fix or refactor isn't working. Instead of continuing to patch in isolation, this skill triggers a structured step-back analysis that traces the entire execution path end-to-end — from entry point to exit — analyzing each block, every contract boundary, and the full data flow. Two modes: "fix" (default) for bugs and broken behavior, "refactor" for restructuring/improvement. Use when the user says "step back", "think holistically", "analyze the whole thing", "zoom out", "look at the bigger picture", "rethink this", or when an attempt has failed and the user wants a fresh, thorough analysis. Also triggers on "/holistic", "/step-back", "/rethink", "/zoom-out".
mthines/agent-skills · ★ 5 · Data & Documents · score 83

Install: claude install-skill mthines/agent-skills

# Holistic Analysis When this skill activates, STOP all incremental patching. Do not attempt another narrow change. Instead, execute the full analysis protocol below before writing any code. ## Contents - [Mode Detection](#mode-detection) — pick `fix` (default) or `refactor` - [Context Gathering](#context-gathering) — 11-point checklist before reasoning - [Phase 1: Full Execution Path Walkthrough](#phase-1-full-execution-path-walkthrough) — entry-to-exit map, per-block analysis, contract boundaries, summary - [Phase 2: Step Back — Identify the Principle](#phase-2-step-back--identify-the-principle) - [Phase 3: Scene Set — Explain the Situation to the Duck](#phase-3-scene-set--explain-the-situation-to-the-duck) - [Phase 4: Structured Hypothesis Generation](#phase-4-structured-hypothesis-generation) — fix-mode root causes / refactor-mode approaches - [Phase 5: Meta-Cognitive Check — Challenge Your Own Reasoning](#phase-5-meta-cognitive-check--challenge-your-own-reasoning) - [Phase 6: Confidence Gate — Analysis Validation](#phase-6-confidence-gate--analysis-validation) — `/confidence analysis` or `/confidence plan` - [Phase 7: Plan the Change — Words Before Code](#phase-7-plan-the-change--words-before-code) - [Phase 8: Implement and Verify](#phase-8-implement-and-verify) — `/confidence code` gate - [Output Format](#output-format) - [Anti-Patterns — What NOT to Do](#anti-patterns--what-not-to-do) ## Mode Detection Check `$ARGUMENTS` for mode: | Mode | Default | Use cas