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. Three modes: "fix" (default) for bugs and broken behavior, "refactor" for restructuring/improvement, and "review" for PR validation (returns structured intent-match + system-fit findings for the `pr-reviewer` agent to consume — never run on its own for routine review work). Trigger ONLY when at least one isolated fix attempt has already failed, or the user explicitly requests a full execution-path analysis — phrases like "step back", "think holistically", "analyze the whole thing", "zoom out", "look at the bigger picture", or "rethink this" qualify only in that context. Never trigger for trivial one-line fixes or first-attempt debugging. Also triggers on "/holistic", "/step-back", "/rethink", "/z
mthines/agent-skills · ★ 13 · Code & Development · score 79

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), `refactor`, or `review` (rule file) - [Context Gathering](#context-gathering) — 11-point checklist before reasoning - [Call-Graph Map (optional accelerator)](./rules/call-graph-map.md) — mechanically seed the execution map when a call-graph CLI is available - [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](