From 5f30575ef032fc4f30f63a09ab8433f542a4a896 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lex Christopherson Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:09:20 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] docs(14): complete dedicated researcher agent phase Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- .planning/ROADMAP.md | 9 +- .../14-VERIFICATION.md | 97 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 102 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 .planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-VERIFICATION.md diff --git a/.planning/ROADMAP.md b/.planning/ROADMAP.md index 8034610fb..8f1d8efdd 100644 --- a/.planning/ROADMAP.md +++ b/.planning/ROADMAP.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ None - this is internal GSD development following existing command/workflow/temp - [x] **Phase 11: Parallel-Aware Planning** - Update plan-phase.md to create parallelizable plans when config enables it - [ ] **Phase 12: Changelog & Update Awareness** - Add changelog generation and /gsd:whats-new for version discovery - [x] **Phase 13: Dedicated Debug Agent** - Create gsd-debugger agent, refactor /gsd:debug to thin orchestrator -- [ ] **Phase 14: Dedicated Researcher Agent** - Create gsd-researcher agent for structured research with baked-in methodology +- [x] **Phase 14: Dedicated Researcher Agent** - Create gsd-researcher agent for structured research with baked-in methodology - [x] **Phase 99: Test Parallel (THROWAWAY)** - Create 3 silly independent files to test parallel execution ## Phase Details @@ -236,9 +236,9 @@ Created gsd-debugger agent with scientific method, hypothesis testing, 7+ invest **Plans:** 3 plans Plans: -- [ ] 14-01: Create gsd-researcher agent - Consolidate research expertise (~800-1000 lines) -- [ ] 14-02: Refactor /gsd:research-phase - Thin orchestrator, deprecate workflow -- [ ] 14-03: Refactor /gsd:research-project - Parallel agent spawning, deprecate workflow +- [x] 14-01: Create gsd-researcher agent - Consolidate research expertise (902 lines) +- [x] 14-02: Refactor /gsd:research-phase - Thin orchestrator (130 lines), deprecate workflow +- [x] 14-03: Refactor /gsd:research-project - Parallel agent spawning (137 lines), deprecate workflow **Wave structure:** - Wave 1: 14-01 (foundation) @@ -300,3 +300,4 @@ Phases execute in numeric order: 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 | 11. Parallel-Aware Planning | 4/4 | Complete | 2026-01-12 | | 99. Test Parallel (THROWAWAY) | 3/3 | Complete | 2026-01-12 | | 13. Dedicated Debug Agent | 3/3 | Complete | 2026-01-15 | +| 14. Dedicated Researcher Agent | 3/3 | Complete | 2026-01-15 | diff --git a/.planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-VERIFICATION.md b/.planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-VERIFICATION.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5ba1c4338 --- /dev/null +++ b/.planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-VERIFICATION.md @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +--- +phase: 14-dedicated-researcher-agent +verified: 2026-01-15T23:30:00Z +status: passed +score: 7/7 must-haves verified +--- + +# Phase 14: Dedicated Researcher Agent Verification Report + +**Phase Goal:** Create gsd-researcher agent with research methodology baked in, refactor research commands to spawn specialized agents +**Verified:** 2026-01-15 +**Status:** PASSED +**Re-verification:** No - initial verification + +## Goal Achievement + +### Observable Truths + +| # | Truth | Status | Evidence | +|---|-------|--------|----------| +| 1 | gsd-researcher agent file exists with complete research methodology | VERIFIED | `agents/gsd-researcher.md` exists (902 lines) | +| 2 | Agent covers all 4 research modes | VERIFIED | `` section lines 71-157: ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison | +| 3 | Agent includes tool strategy | VERIFIED | `` section lines 159-268: Context7, WebFetch, WebSearch with verification protocol | +| 4 | Agent includes source hierarchy and verification | VERIFIED | `` lines 270-325, `` lines 327-432 | +| 5 | /gsd:research-phase spawns gsd-researcher agent | VERIFIED | `commands/gsd/research-phase.md` lines 84, 117: `subagent_type="gsd-researcher"` | +| 6 | /gsd:research-project spawns 4 parallel agents | VERIFIED | `commands/gsd/research-project.md` lines 70-84: 4 Task calls with `subagent_type="gsd-researcher"` | +| 7 | Workflows deprecated with redirect to agent | VERIFIED | Both workflow files contain "DEPRECATED" notice pointing to `agents/gsd-researcher.md` | + +**Score:** 7/7 truths verified + +### Required Artifacts + +| Artifact | Expected | Status | Details | +|----------|----------|--------|---------| +| `agents/gsd-researcher.md` | 600+ lines, contains research_modes | VERIFIED | 902 lines, all 10 sections present | +| `commands/gsd/research-phase.md` | <200 lines, spawns agent | VERIFIED | 130 lines, references gsd-researcher 5 times | +| `commands/gsd/research-project.md` | <200 lines, spawns 4 parallel | VERIFIED | 137 lines, 4 Task spawns with gsd-researcher | +| `get-shit-done/workflows/research-phase.md` | DEPRECATED notice | VERIFIED | 17 lines, deprecation notice with redirect | +| `get-shit-done/workflows/research-project.md` | DEPRECATED notice | VERIFIED | 23 lines, deprecation notice with redirect | +| `get-shit-done/templates/research-subagent-prompt.md` | Context-only template | VERIFIED | 92 lines, context-passing template | +| `get-shit-done/references/research-pitfalls.md` | DEPRECATED notice | VERIFIED | Deprecation header, original content preserved | + +### Key Link Verification + +| From | To | Via | Status | Details | +|------|-----|-----|--------|---------| +| `research-phase.md` | `gsd-researcher.md` | Task spawn | WIRED | Line 84: `subagent_type="gsd-researcher"` | +| `research-project.md` | `gsd-researcher.md` | 4x Task spawn | WIRED | Lines 72, 76, 80, 84: parallel spawns | +| `research-subagent-prompt.md` | `gsd-researcher.md` | Template reference | WIRED | Template notes agent contains methodology | + +### Requirements Coverage + +Phase 14 requirements from ROADMAP: +- **Create gsd-researcher agent**: SATISFIED - 902 line agent with complete methodology +- **Refactor /gsd:research-phase**: SATISFIED - 130 line thin orchestrator +- **Refactor /gsd:research-project**: SATISFIED - 137 line parallel orchestrator + +### Anti-Patterns Found + +| File | Line | Pattern | Severity | Impact | +|------|------|---------|----------|--------| +| None | - | - | - | - | + +No TODO, FIXME, placeholder, or stub patterns found in any phase artifacts. + +### Human Verification Required + +None - all phase artifacts are documentation/prompts that can be verified structurally. + +### Verification Summary + +Phase 14 goal fully achieved: + +1. **gsd-researcher agent** (902 lines) consolidates ~1,200 lines of research methodology from: + - research-phase.md workflow (~450 lines) + - research-project.md workflow (~430 lines) + - research-pitfalls.md reference (~160 lines) + - research.md template (~160 lines) + +2. **Thin orchestrator pattern** applied to both research commands: + - `/gsd:research-phase`: 130 lines (down from ~530 combined) + - `/gsd:research-project`: 137 lines with parallel agent spawning + +3. **Deprecation notices** added to all superseded files with clear redirect to new agent location + +4. **All 4 research modes** fully documented: ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison + +5. **Tool strategy** explicit: Context7 > Official docs > WebSearch with verification protocol + +6. **Source hierarchy** with confidence levels: HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW + +7. **Verification protocol** includes all 8 pitfalls from original reference + +--- + +*Verified: 2026-01-15* +*Verifier: Claude (gsd-verifier)*