From 1ccc66f16ba72ffaa368ff4154d1b12f3f19512b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Lex Christopherson <lex@glittercowboy.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:53:41 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] fix: offer both define-requirements and create-roadmap as
 next steps

Requirements definition is recommended but not mandatory after research.
---
 commands/gsd/research-project.md            | 12 +++++++++---
 get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md | 10 +++++++++-
 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/commands/gsd/research-project.md b/commands/gsd/research-project.md
index b2eaba9f2..5f5dd2262 100644
--- a/commands/gsd/research-project.md
+++ b/commands/gsd/research-project.md
@@ -96,13 +96,19 @@ Research complete:
 
 ## ▶ Next Up
 
-**Define requirements** — scope your v1 from research findings
+Choose your path:
+
+**Option A: Define requirements first** (recommended)
+Scope your v1 from research findings. Transforms "what exists" into "what we're building" with checkable requirements.
 
 `/gsd:define-requirements`
 
-<sub>`/clear` first → fresh context window</sub>
+**Option B: Create roadmap directly**
+Skip requirements if scope is already clear from research.
 
-**Flow:** research-project → **define-requirements** → create-roadmap
+`/gsd:create-roadmap`
+
+<sub>`/clear` first → fresh context window</sub>
 
 ---
 ```
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md
index 59f1314bd..67ecddaa7 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md
@@ -350,7 +350,15 @@ Research complete:
 
 ## ▶ Next Up
 
-**Create roadmap** — using research findings
+Choose your path:
+
+**Option A: Define requirements first** (recommended)
+Scope your v1 from research findings. Transforms "what exists" into "what we're building" with checkable requirements.
+
+`/gsd:define-requirements`
+
+**Option B: Create roadmap directly**
+Skip requirements if scope is already clear from research.
 
 `/gsd:create-roadmap`