From 01bbc6e381663767d68d8073abdeb7e3f4190921 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 12:07:20 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 1/6] fix: add missing allowed_file_patterns,
 review_perspectives, and domain to schema

The state-machine-schema.json was missing three fields widely used by existing workflows:

- allowed_file_patterns (state level)

- review_perspectives (transition level)

- domain (metadata level)
---
 resources/state-machine-schema.json | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+)

diff --git a/resources/state-machine-schema.json b/resources/state-machine-schema.json
index 88a17b2e..d21dcfe0 100644
--- a/resources/state-machine-schema.json
+++ b/resources/state-machine-schema.json
@@ -51,6 +51,10 @@
           "type": "boolean",
           "description": "Whether this workflow requires project documentation (architecture, requirements, design) to be set up before starting. Defaults to false for backwards compatibility.",
           "default": false
+        },
+        "domain": {
+          "type": "string",
+          "description": "Domain or category of the workflow (e.g., code, architecture, office, skilled)"
         }
       }
     },
@@ -71,6 +75,13 @@
           "type": "string",
           "description": "Description of this state"
         },
+        "allowed_file_patterns": {
+          "type": "array",
+          "items": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "description": "Glob patterns for files that can be edited in this state. Use '**/*' to allow all files."
+        },
         "default_instructions": {
           "type": "string",
           "description": "Default instructions when entering this state"
@@ -107,6 +118,24 @@
         "transition_reason": {
           "type": "string",
           "description": "Reason for this transition"
+        },
+        "review_perspectives": {
+          "type": "array",
+          "description": "Optional review perspectives to apply when this transition is taken",
+          "items": {
+            "type": "object",
+            "required": ["perspective", "prompt"],
+            "properties": {
+              "perspective": {
+                "type": "string",
+                "description": "Name of the review perspective (e.g., architect, security_expert)"
+              },
+              "prompt": {
+                "type": "string",
+                "description": "Prompt or instructions for the review perspective"
+              }
+            }
+          }
         }
       }
     }

From c08362cc9f5d64814658ff624fe4717f785ce502 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 12:07:26 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 2/6] feat: add QRSPI workflow for complex creative challenges
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QRSPI (Questions, Research, Design, Structure, Plan, Implement) is a 7-state workflow inspired by the QRSPI methodology.

Unlike EPCC (medium-complexity features), QRSPI targets creative, complex challenges requiring deep alignment before execution.

Key features:

- 4 read-only alignment phases (questions, research, design, structure)

- Explicit user-approval gate at design→structure transition

- Vertical slice requirement in structure phase

- Review perspectives: product owner (design), architect+security (plan), senior dev+performance (implement)

- Loop-back transitions from downstream phases to design when approach proves unworkable
---
 ...elopment-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md | 147 +++++++
 resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml                | 373 ++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 520 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
 create mode 100644 resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml

diff --git a/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f6f44b7c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+# Development Plan: repo (feat/qrspi-infra-workflow branch)
+
+*Generated on 2026-05-26 by Vibe Feature MCP*
+*Workflow: [epcc](https://codemcp.github.io/workflows/workflows/epcc)*
+
+## Goal
+*Define what you're building or fixing - this will be updated as requirements are gathered*
+## Key Decisions
+- [x] Wir leiten einen QRSPI-inspirierten Workflow ab, nicht eine 1:1-Implementierung — passt zu unserem State-Machine-Format
+- [x] Workflow-Name: `qrspi` (oder `skilled-qrspi` für Skill-Version)
+- [x] Phasen-Struktur: questions → research → design → structure → plan → implement → commit
+- [x] Research-Phase verbietet Code-Änderungen (nur `.md`, `.txt`, `.adoc`)
+- [x] Design-Phase erfordert explizite Nutzer-Zustimmung vor Planung
+- [x] Vertical Slices werden in Structure-Phase erzwungen
+- [x] Wir erstellen NUR die Standard-Version `qrspi.yaml` — Skilled-Version wird für später zurückgestellt
+- [x] Inspiration von Danijels Prompt-Setup (erwähnt vom Nutzer) wird berücksichtigt
+
+### Plan Phase Decisions
+- [x] **State Machine Mapping**: QRSPI's 5 alignment phases map to 4 states (questions+research combined is too granular; we keep them separate for enforcement), plus plan, implement, commit = 7 states total
+- [x] **Read-Only Enforcement**: `allowed_file_patterns` restricts questions, research, design, structure phases to `**/*.md`, `**/*.txt`, `**/*.adoc` — implement and commit allow `**/*`
+- [x] **User Approval Gate**: Design phase has NO automatic transition to plan. Only `design_approved` trigger (requiring explicit user action via `proceed_to_phase` tool) can advance to plan. Alternative: `need_research` loops back to research
+- [x] **Vertical Slices**: Structure phase instructions explicitly require defining testable vertical slices before any planning occurs. Each slice must be end-to-end testable
+- [x] **Skilled Version Strategy**: KEINE Skilled-Version für jetzt — wird bei Bedarf später erstellt
+- [x] **Workflow Target**: QRSPI richtet sich an kreative, komplexe Herausforderungen (im Gegensatz zu EPCC, das für mittlere Features gedacht ist). Die Beschreibung betont Design-Diskussion, Alignment und unkonventionelle Probleme
+- [x] **Documentation Requirement**: `requiresDocumentation: false` (default) — QRSPI is a lightweight workflow, but instructions conditionally reference docs if they exist
+- [x] **Transition Naming**: Use descriptive triggers (`questions_answered`, `research_complete`, `design_approved`, `structure_defined`, `plan_complete`, `implementation_complete`, `commit_complete`) for clarity
+- [x] **Review Perspectives**: Plan phase gets architect+security review; Implement phase gets senior dev+performance review; Design phase gets product owner perspective (new!)
+- [x] **Abandon Feature**: All phases (except commit) support `abandon_feature` → questions (reset to start)
+- [x] **Context < 40% Principle**: Instructions encourage starting fresh sessions if context window exceeds 40%, especially before implement phase
+
+### Code Phase Decisions
+- [x] **Schema Update Required**: `state-machine-schema.json` was missing `allowed_file_patterns` (state), `review_perspectives` (transition), and `domain` (metadata) — all widely used in existing workflows. Schema updated to include these fields so `qrspi.yaml` validates correctly.
+- [x] **Workflow File Created**: `resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml` with 358 lines, 7 states, 17 transitions, and comprehensive instructions per phase
+- [x] **No Documentation Update Needed**: `workflows.md` is generic (visualizer tool) and doesn't list individual workflows; README mentions "many more" generically
+- [x] **Development Plan is the Key Artifact**: User review clarified that the development plan is the single source of truth for tasks and decisions. All workflow instructions updated to reference "development plan" instead of "task management system"
+- [x] **Requirements Doc is Read-Only Context**: `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` should only be used as context during questions/research. Workflow instructions updated to explicitly say "Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` only as context — do not modify it"
+- [x] **Design vs Plan Responsibility Clarified**: Design phase defines WHAT, WHY, and high-level architectural HOW. Plan phase defines detailed HOW per vertical slice. Design is not frozen — downstream phases can loop back to design via `need_design_changes` when the high-level approach proves unworkable
+- [x] **Design Changes Can Happen Anytime**: `need_design_changes` transitions added from `structure`, `plan`, and `implement` back to `design`. The decision to change design is taken whenever the agent discovers during slicing, planning, or coding that the approved high-level approach is fundamentally unworkable
+- [x] **Design Phase Wording Fixed**: Clarified that `need_design_changes` and `need_restructuring` are inbound transitions TO design from downstream phases, not outbound transitions FROM design
+- [x] **Single Slice is Valid**: Structure phase updated from "2-5 slices" to "1-5 slices" to allow simple features that only need one end-to-end vertical slice
+- [x] **Design Docs Updated on Loop-Back**: When `need_design_changes` loops back to design, the agent updates `$DESIGN_DOC` and `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` if they exist, to reflect the revised direction
+- [x] **Delegation Principle Replaces Context Magic Number**: Removed "40% context window" magic number from plan and implement phases. Instead, implement phase now instructs delegating each vertical slice to a fresh agent session with focused context
+- [x] **Document Contradictions Trigger Design Loop-Back**: Plan phase now instructs that if `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, or `$DESIGN_DOC` contradict what is needed for the increment, document the contradiction in the development plan and use `need_design_changes` to loop back to design
+
+## Notes
+*Additional context and observations*
+
+## Explore
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Analyse EPCC-Workflow-Struktur und Patterns
+- [ ] QRSPI-Methodik verstehen und gegen EPCC mappen
+- [ ] State-Machine-Schema analysieren
+- [ ] Bestehende Skilled-Workflows vergleichen
+
+### Completed
+- [x] Created development plan file
+- [x] Analysiere EPCC-Workflow-Struktur und Patterns
+- [x] QRSPI-Methodik verstehen und gegen EPCC mappen
+- [x] State-Machine-Schema analysieren
+- [x] Bestehende Skilled-Workflows vergleichen
+
+## Exploration Findings
+
+### 1. QRSPI vs. EPCC Mapping
+| QRSPI Phase | EPCC Phase | QRSPI-Neu |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Q** - Questions | Explore | ✨ Neu |
+| **R** - Research | Explore | ✨ Neu (getrennt) |
+| **D** - Design Discussion | Plan | ✨ Neu |
+| **S** - Structure Outline | Plan | ✨ Neu |
+| **P** - Plan | Plan | Bestehend |
+| **I** - Implement | Code | Bestehend |
+
+### 2. Kernprobleme des EPCC-Workflows
+- **Explore ist zu grob** — Agent springt schnell ins Coden
+- **Plan-Reading Illusion** — Guter Plan ≠ valider Plan
+- **Instruction Budget** — Zu viele Anweisungen pro Phase
+- **Keine explizite Alignment-Phase** — Design-Diskussion fehlt
+
+### 3. QRSPI-Prinzipien für unseren Workflow
+1. **5 Alignment-Phasen, 3 Execution-Phasen** — Front-load alignment before code
+2. **Feature Ticket während Research verstecken** — Agent sammelt Fakten ohne voreilige Meinungen
+3. **Brain Surgery** — Explizite Design-Diskussion bevor Code geplant wird
+4. **Vertical Slices** — Testierbare Einheiten statt horizontaler Schichten
+5. **Context < 40%** — Frische Sessions statt langer Sessions
+
+### 4. Workflow-Schema-Constraints
+- States mit `default_instructions` und `transitions`
+- `allowed_file_patterns` für Read-Only-Phasen
+- `review_perspectives` für Quality Gates
+- `metadata` für Discoverability
+- Skilled-Workflows nutzen Skill-Application statt Dokument-Variablen
+
+## Plan
+### Tasks
+- [x] Define QRSPI state machine structure and phase mapping
+- [x] Design read-only enforcement strategy for alignment phases
+- [x] Design user-approval gate mechanism for design→plan transition
+- [x] Design vertical slice representation in structure phase
+- [x] Create `qrspi.yaml` workflow file with all states and transitions
+- [x] Update workflow description to target creative/complex challenges (not just medium features like EPCC)
+- [x] Validate `qrspi.yaml` against schema and existing patterns
+- [x] Update workflow documentation if needed
+
+### Completed
+- [x] All plan tasks completed — see Key Decisions section for detailed design decisions
+- [x] `qrspi.yaml` designed with 7 states: questions → research → design → structure → plan → implement → commit
+- [x] `skilled-qrspi.yaml` wird für später zurückgestellt — keine separate Skilled-Version nötig
+- [x] Read-only enforcement via `allowed_file_patterns` on all alignment phases
+- [x] User-approval gate: design state has only manual transition (`design_approved` requires `proceed_to_phase` tool)
+- [x] Vertical slices explicitly required in structure phase instructions
+- [x] Review perspectives added to plan and implement phases (design gets product owner review)
+- [x] Both workflows validated against EPCC/TDD patterns and state-machine-schema.json
+
+## Code
+### Tasks
+- [x] Create `qrspi.yaml` workflow file with updated description and all states
+- [x] Validate `qrspi.yaml` against schema and existing patterns
+- [x] Update workflow documentation (`workflows.md`) if needed
+- [x] Mark tasks complete and proceed to commit phase
+
+### Completed
+- [x] Created `resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml` with 7 states: questions → research → design → structure → plan → implement → commit
+- [x] Updated `resources/state-machine-schema.json` to include `allowed_file_patterns`, `review_perspectives`, and `domain` fields used by existing workflows
+- [x] Validated YAML structure and alignment with EPCC/TDD patterns
+- [x] Verified no documentation updates needed (workflows.md is generic visualizer docs)
+
+## Commit
+### Tasks
+- [x] Clean up development artifacts (no TODOs/debug output found)
+- [x] Review documentation (no long-term docs modified during development)
+- [x] Final validation (declarative files only, no build/runtime impact)
+- [x] Create git commit with all changes
+- [x] Push branch to remote
+- [x] Create PR using gh CLI
+
+### Completed
+- [x] Finalized `resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml` with all user review feedback incorporated
+- [x] Updated `resources/state-machine-schema.json` with missing fields (`allowed_file_patterns`, `review_perspectives`, `domain`)
+- [x] Updated development plan with all key decisions and insights
+- [x] Committed and pushed changes on `feat/qrspi-infra-workflow` branch
+- [x] Created pull request via gh CLI
+
+
+
+---
+*This plan is maintained by the LLM. Tool responses provide guidance on which section to focus on and what tasks to work on.*
diff --git a/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..876155eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,373 @@
+# yaml-language-server: $schema=../state-machine-schema.json
+---
+name: 'qrspi'
+description: 'Questions, Research, Design, Structure, Plan, Implement - ideal for creative, complex challenges requiring deep alignment before execution'
+initial_state: 'questions'
+
+# Enhanced metadata for better discoverability
+metadata:
+  domain: 'code'
+  complexity: 'high'
+  bestFor:
+    - 'Creative and complex challenges'
+    - 'Deep alignment before execution'
+    - 'Unconventional problems'
+    - 'Architecture-heavy features'
+    - 'High-stakes changes'
+  useCases:
+    - 'Designing a novel system architecture'
+    - 'Implementing complex multi-domain features'
+    - 'Solving problems with unclear requirements'
+    - 'Building features requiring extensive stakeholder alignment'
+    - 'Refactoring core infrastructure'
+  examples:
+    - 'Design and implement a new plugin architecture'
+    - 'Create a custom workflow engine with validation'
+    - 'Refactor monolith to modular services'
+    - 'Build a creative AI-powered feature with novel UX'
+
+# States with default instructions and transitions
+states:
+  questions:
+    description: 'Questions phase - clarifying intent, scope, and success criteria'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*.md'
+      - '**/*.txt'
+      - '**/*.adoc'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Clarify the INTENT of the user's request. Do not write code yet.
+
+      **STEP 1: Understand the Problem**
+      - What is the user actually trying to achieve?
+      - What does success look like?
+      - What constraints (time, tech, budget, team) apply?
+
+      **STEP 2: Ask Clarifying Questions**
+      - If requirements are ambiguous, ask targeted questions
+      - Identify unstated assumptions
+      - Probe for edge cases and non-functional requirements
+
+      **STEP 3: Document Intent**
+      - Summarize your understanding
+      - Document high-level intent, clarifying questions, and answers in the development plan
+      - Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` only as context — do not modify it
+
+      Focus purely on alignment. No code, no planning, no research yet.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'questions_answered'
+        to: 'research'
+        transition_reason: 'Intent and scope clarified, ready to gather facts'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during questions phase. Reset to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during questions phase'
+
+  research:
+    description: 'Research phase - gathering facts and understanding the problem space'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*.md'
+      - '**/*.txt'
+      - '**/*.adoc'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Gather facts about the problem space without forming premature conclusions. Do not write code yet.
+
+      **STEP 1: Explore the Codebase**
+      - Read relevant files and documentation
+      - Understand existing patterns and conventions
+      - Identify similar features or prior art
+
+      **STEP 2: Research External Knowledge**
+      - If applicable, research libraries, APIs, or protocols
+      - Look for established patterns or standards
+      - Note any relevant best practices
+
+      **STEP 3: Document Findings**
+      - Record facts, not opinions
+      - Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` only as context — do not modify it
+      - Document all researched constraints, dependencies, and open questions in the development plan
+      - Highlight what needs design decisions
+
+      Keep the feature ticket hidden — collect raw data without deciding on a solution.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'research_complete'
+        to: 'design'
+        transition_reason: 'Sufficient facts gathered, ready for design discussion'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_more_questions'
+        to: 'questions'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific areas where intent is still unclear.'
+        transition_reason: 'Research revealed gaps in initial understanding'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during research. Return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during research'
+
+  design:
+    description: 'Design Discussion phase - exploring solution options before committing to a plan'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*.md'
+      - '**/*.txt'
+      - '**/*.adoc'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Explore solution options and discuss design with the user. Do not plan detailed implementation yet.
+
+      **STEP 1: Generate Options**
+      - Based on research, propose 2-3 viable high-level approaches
+      - Evaluate trade-offs (complexity, maintainability, performance, risk)
+      - Consider how each option aligns with existing architecture
+
+      **STEP 2: Discuss with User**
+      - Present options with pros/cons
+      - Ask the user for preferences or constraints
+      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Reference it for alignment
+      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Ensure options fit the architecture
+
+      **STEP 3: Reach Consensus**
+      - Document the agreed-upon direction, including the high-level approach (architectural HOW)
+      - Note any deliberate trade-offs or risks accepted
+      - Summarize the design decision in the development plan
+      - If this is a loop-back from `need_design_changes` and `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Update it to reflect the revised direction
+      - If this is a loop-back from `need_design_changes` and `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Update it to reflect the revised architectural approach
+
+      This is "Brain Surgery" — alignment on WHAT to build and WHY, plus the high-level architectural approach.
+      The detailed HOW per slice is defined later in planning. Design is not frozen: if structure, planning, or implementation reveals the high-level approach is flawed, the agent will loop back to this phase via `need_design_changes` from the downstream phase.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'design_approved'
+        to: 'structure'
+        transition_reason: 'Design direction approved by user, ready to define structure'
+        review_perspectives:
+          - perspective: 'product_owner'
+            prompt: 'Review whether the proposed design aligns with user goals, business value, and intended outcomes. Ensure the solution direction serves the actual need.'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_research'
+        to: 'research'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific gaps that block design consensus.'
+        transition_reason: 'Design discussion revealed need for more research'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during design. Return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during design'
+
+  structure:
+    description: 'Structure phase - breaking the design into end-to-end vertical slices'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*.md'
+      - '**/*.txt'
+      - '**/*.adoc'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Break the approved design into end-to-end, testable vertical slices. Do not write detailed implementation tasks yet.
+
+      **STEP 1: Identify Vertical Slices**
+      - Define 1-5 vertical slices that each deliver end-to-end value
+      - Each slice must be independently testable (not a horizontal layer)
+      - Order slices by risk, dependency, or value — whichever is most appropriate
+
+      **STEP 2: Define Slice Boundaries**
+      - For each slice, describe:
+        - What it delivers (user-visible behavior)
+        - What components it touches
+        - How it will be tested end-to-end
+        - Estimated complexity
+
+      **STEP 3: Validate Slices**
+      - Ensure no slice is just "write tests" or "write docs" — every slice must produce working behavior
+      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Ensure slices respect architectural boundaries
+      - Document the slice definitions in the development plan
+
+      Vertical slices prevent "horizontal layer cake" development where nothing works until everything is done.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'structure_defined'
+        to: 'plan'
+        transition_reason: 'Vertical slices defined, ready for detailed planning'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
+        to: 'design'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific aspects of the design that make slicing difficult.'
+        transition_reason: 'Structure work revealed design gaps'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during structure definition. Return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during structure phase'
+
+  plan:
+    description: 'Planning phase - creating a detailed implementation strategy per slice'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*.md'
+      - '**/*.txt'
+      - '**/*.adoc'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Create a detailed implementation plan for each vertical slice.
+
+      **STEP 1: Plan Per Slice**
+      - For each vertical slice, define specific, actionable tasks
+      - Consider edge cases, dependencies, and integration points
+      - Identify risks and mitigation strategies
+
+      **STEP 2: Reference Documentation**
+      - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Ensure plan satisfies all requirements
+      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Align plan with architecture
+      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Adhere to design decisions
+      - If any document contradicts what is needed for this increment:
+        - Document the contradiction in the development plan
+        - Use `need_design_changes` to loop back to design and resolve it with the user
+
+      **STEP 3: Prepare for Implementation**
+      - Document the plan thoroughly in the development plan
+      - Create implementation tasks for the code phase
+
+      Only plan — no code yet.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'plan_complete'
+        to: 'implement'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation plan is complete and ready for coding'
+        review_perspectives:
+          - perspective: 'architect'
+            prompt: 'Review implementation strategy, design decisions, and integration approach for soundness and maintainability. Ensure the plan aligns with existing system architecture and follows best practices.'
+          - perspective: 'security_expert'
+            prompt: 'Assess security considerations and potential risks in the planned implementation approach. Review data handling, authentication, and potential vulnerabilities.'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
+        to: 'design'
+        additional_instructions: 'The approved design direction is unworkable for the planned slices. Revisit the high-level approach with the user before restructuring.'
+        transition_reason: 'Planning revealed fundamental flaws in the design direction'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_restructuring'
+        to: 'structure'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific slices or boundaries that need redefinition.'
+        transition_reason: 'Planning revealed flaws in slice boundaries'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during planning. Return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during planning'
+
+  implement:
+    description: 'Implementation phase - building the solution slice by slice'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*'
+    default_instructions: |
+      Build the solution following your plan, one vertical slice at a time.
+
+      **DELEGATION PRINCIPLE**: Each vertical slice should be implemented by delegating to a fresh agent session with a focused context. This prevents context overload and maintains clarity per slice.
+
+      **STEP 1: Implement by Slice**
+      - Work through slices in the defined order
+      - Complete each slice end-to-end before moving to the next
+      - For each slice, delegate to a fresh agent with the slice-specific plan and context
+      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Follow the design from it
+      - Otherwise: Elaborate design options and present them to the user
+      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Build according to the architecture from it
+      - Otherwise: Elaborate architectural options and present them to the user
+      - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Ensure requirements from it are met
+      - Otherwise: Ensure existing requirements are met based on your task context
+
+      **STEP 2: Maintain Quality**
+      - Write clean, well-structured code with proper error handling
+      - Prevent regression by building, linting, and executing existing tests
+      - Stay flexible and adapt the plan as you learn more during implementation
+
+      **STEP 3: Track Progress**
+      - Document progress and decisions in the development plan
+      - Update task progress and create new tasks as needed
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'implementation_complete'
+        to: 'commit'
+        transition_reason: 'Core implementation is complete, ready for finalization'
+        review_perspectives:
+          - perspective: 'senior_software_developer'
+            prompt: 'Review code quality, best practices, testing coverage, and readiness for production deployment. Ensure the implementation follows coding standards and is maintainable.'
+          - perspective: 'performance_engineer'
+            prompt: 'Evaluate performance impact, resource efficiency, and scalability of the implemented solution. Check for potential bottlenecks or optimization opportunities.'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_replanning'
+        to: 'plan'
+        additional_instructions: 'Consider what you learned during coding and adjust the plan accordingly. Document the changes and reasons.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation work revealed need to revise the plan'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
+        to: 'design'
+        additional_instructions: 'The implementation has revealed that the high-level design approach is fundamentally flawed. Revisit design decisions with the user.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation revealed that the approved design direction is unworkable'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_more_research'
+        to: 'research'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific areas that are blocking implementation progress.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation work revealed need for more research'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during implementation. Clean up any incomplete code and return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during implementation'
+
+  commit:
+    description: 'Code cleanup, documentation finalization, and delivery'
+    allowed_file_patterns:
+      - '**/*'
+    default_instructions: >
+      Ensure code quality and documentation accuracy through systematic cleanup and review.
+
+      **STEP 1: Code Cleanup**
+
+      Systematically clean up development artifacts:
+
+      1. **Remove Debug Output**: Search for and remove all temporary debug output statements used during development.
+         Look for language-specific debug output methods (console logging, print statements, debug output functions).
+         Remove any debugging statements that were added for development purposes.
+
+      2. **Review TODO/FIXME Comments**:
+         - Address each TODO/FIXME comment by either implementing the solution or documenting why it's deferred
+         - Remove completed TODOs
+         - Convert remaining TODOs to proper issue tracking if needed
+
+      3. **Remove Debugging Code Blocks**:
+         - Remove temporary debugging code, test code blocks, and commented-out code
+         - Clean up any experimental code that's no longer needed
+         - Ensure proper error handling replaces temporary debug logging
+
+      **STEP 2: Documentation Review**
+
+      Review and update documentation to reflect final implementation:
+
+      1. **Update Long-Term Memory Documents**: Based on what was actually implemented:
+         - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Update it if requirements changed during development
+         - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Update it if architectural impacts were identified
+         - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Update it if design details were refined or changed
+         - Otherwise: Document any changes in the plan file
+      2. **Compare Against Implementation**: Review documentation against actual implemented functionality
+      3. **Update Changed Sections**: Only modify documentation sections that have functional changes
+      4. **Remove Development Progress**: Remove references to development iterations, progress notes, and temporary decisions
+      5. **Focus on Final State**: Ensure documentation describes the final implemented state, not the development process
+      6. **Ask User to Review Document Updates**
+
+      **STEP 3: Final Validation**
+
+      - Run existing tests to ensure cleanup didn't break functionality
+      - Verify documentation accuracy with a final review
+      - Ensure code is ready for production/delivery
+
+      Update task progress and mark completed work as you finalize the feature.
+    transitions:
+      - trigger: 'commit_complete'
+        to: 'questions'
+        transition_reason: 'Feature delivery complete, ready for next task'
+
+      - trigger: 'need_code_changes'
+        to: 'implement'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the problems identified during final review.'
+        transition_reason: 'Final review found issues requiring code changes'
+
+      - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
+        to: 'questions'
+        instructions: >
+          Feature development abandoned during finalization. Clean up any finalization artifacts and return to start for new tasks.
+        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during finalization'

From bf006451a65817f9cad81418be3666444b16c422 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 17:03:19 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 3/6] chore: register qrspi workflow in tests and visualizer
 list

---
 packages/core/test/unit/workflow-validation.test.ts | 8 +++++++-
 packages/visualizer/src/services/workflow-list.ts   | 1 +
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/packages/core/test/unit/workflow-validation.test.ts b/packages/core/test/unit/workflow-validation.test.ts
index fd1c2957..c2e3fda9 100644
--- a/packages/core/test/unit/workflow-validation.test.ts
+++ b/packages/core/test/unit/workflow-validation.test.ts
@@ -31,7 +31,13 @@ describe('Workflow Validation', () => {
       expect(workflows.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
 
       // Check that we have the expected core workflows
-      const expectedCoreWorkflows = ['bugfix', 'waterfall', 'epcc', 'minor'];
+      const expectedCoreWorkflows = [
+        'bugfix',
+        'waterfall',
+        'epcc',
+        'minor',
+        'qrspi',
+      ];
       const workflowNames = workflows.map(w => w.name);
       for (const workflow of expectedCoreWorkflows) {
         expect(workflowNames).toContain(workflow);
diff --git a/packages/visualizer/src/services/workflow-list.ts b/packages/visualizer/src/services/workflow-list.ts
index 552f116c..86a434a7 100644
--- a/packages/visualizer/src/services/workflow-list.ts
+++ b/packages/visualizer/src/services/workflow-list.ts
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ export const workflowList = [
   'minor',
   'posts',
   'pr-review',
+  'qrspi',
   'sdd-bugfix',
   'sdd-bugfix-crowd',
   'sdd-feature',

From bc0a2d82c8254bdccedceef24bb08ffa1f7b0131 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 17:44:03 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 4/6] refactor: make QRSPI instructions principle-driven with
 sharp phase separation
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Rewrote all phase instructions from verbose STEP-by-STEP checklists to concise principle statements.

Each phase now has a single **Principle** line + goals + explicit 'Do not' constraints.

- questions: 'Clarify intent before exploring solutions' — do not research/design/plan/code

- research: 'Gather facts before forming opinions' — do not propose solutions/design/code

- design: 'Align on WHAT and WHY before detailed HOW' — do not plan implementation/code

- structure: 'Decompose into end-to-end testable units' — do not plan tasks/code

- plan: 'Define detailed HOW per slice' — do not change design/code

- implement: 'Execute plan one slice at a time' — adapt tactics, loop back only if fundamentally flawed

- commit: 'Leave codebase cleaner than found' — do not add features

File: 373 → 245 lines (-34%). All 7 states, 3 review gates, 19 transitions preserved.
---
 ...elopment-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md |  11 +-
 resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml                | 288 +++++-------------
 2 files changed, 90 insertions(+), 209 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
index f6f44b7c..1032f7fc 100644
--- a/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
+++ b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
@@ -41,6 +41,15 @@
 - [x] **Design Docs Updated on Loop-Back**: When `need_design_changes` loops back to design, the agent updates `$DESIGN_DOC` and `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` if they exist, to reflect the revised direction
 - [x] **Delegation Principle Replaces Context Magic Number**: Removed "40% context window" magic number from plan and implement phases. Instead, implement phase now instructs delegating each vertical slice to a fresh agent session with focused context
 - [x] **Document Contradictions Trigger Design Loop-Back**: Plan phase now instructs that if `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, or `$DESIGN_DOC` contradict what is needed for the increment, document the contradiction in the development plan and use `need_design_changes` to loop back to design
+- [x] **Verbosity Reduced — Principles Over Prescription**: After comparing with colleague's PR #283, instructions rewritten to rely on single **Principle** statements per phase (e.g., "Clarify intent before exploring solutions") rather than STEP-by-STEP prescriptive checklists. File went from 373 lines to 245 lines (-34%).
+- [x] **Phase Separation Sharpened**: Each phase now has a razor-sharp responsibility with explicit "Do not X" constraints:
+  - questions: Do not research, design, plan, or write code
+  - research: Do not propose solutions, make design decisions, or write code
+  - design: Do not plan detailed implementation or write code
+  - structure: Do not plan implementation tasks or write code
+  - plan: Do not change the design direction or write code
+  - implement: Adapt tactics within slices; loop back only if high-level approach is fundamentally flawed
+  - commit: Do not add new features
 
 ## Notes
 *Additional context and observations*
@@ -139,7 +148,7 @@
 - [x] Updated `resources/state-machine-schema.json` with missing fields (`allowed_file_patterns`, `review_perspectives`, `domain`)
 - [x] Updated development plan with all key decisions and insights
 - [x] Committed and pushed changes on `feat/qrspi-infra-workflow` branch
-- [x] Created pull request via gh CLI
+- [x] Created pull request via gh CLI: https://github.com/codemcp/workflows/pull/282
 
 
 
diff --git a/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
index 876155eb..30fde8f7 100644
--- a/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
+++ b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 # yaml-language-server: $schema=../state-machine-schema.json
 ---
 name: 'qrspi'
-description: 'Questions, Research, Design, Structure, Plan, Implement - ideal for creative, complex challenges requiring deep alignment before execution'
+description: 'Questions, Research, Design, Structure, Plan, Implement — for creative, complex challenges requiring deep alignment before execution'
 initial_state: 'questions'
 
-# Enhanced metadata for better discoverability
 metadata:
   domain: 'code'
   complexity: 'high'
@@ -26,119 +25,74 @@ metadata:
     - 'Refactor monolith to modular services'
     - 'Build a creative AI-powered feature with novel UX'
 
-# States with default instructions and transitions
 states:
   questions:
-    description: 'Questions phase - clarifying intent, scope, and success criteria'
+    description: 'Clarify intent, scope, and success criteria before any exploration'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*.md'
       - '**/*.txt'
       - '**/*.adoc'
     default_instructions: |
-      Clarify the INTENT of the user's request. Do not write code yet.
+      **Principle**: Clarify intent before exploring solutions.
 
-      **STEP 1: Understand the Problem**
-      - What is the user actually trying to achieve?
-      - What does success look like?
-      - What constraints (time, tech, budget, team) apply?
+      Document in the development plan: the problem being solved, success criteria, constraints, and any clarifying questions asked. Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` as context only — do not modify it.
 
-      **STEP 2: Ask Clarifying Questions**
-      - If requirements are ambiguous, ask targeted questions
-      - Identify unstated assumptions
-      - Probe for edge cases and non-functional requirements
-
-      **STEP 3: Document Intent**
-      - Summarize your understanding
-      - Document high-level intent, clarifying questions, and answers in the development plan
-      - Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` only as context — do not modify it
-
-      Focus purely on alignment. No code, no planning, no research yet.
+      Do not research, design, plan, or write code.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'questions_answered'
         to: 'research'
-        transition_reason: 'Intent and scope clarified, ready to gather facts'
+        transition_reason: 'Intent clarified, ready to gather facts'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during questions phase. Reset to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during questions phase'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during questions'
 
   research:
-    description: 'Research phase - gathering facts and understanding the problem space'
+    description: 'Gather facts without forming conclusions or proposing solutions'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*.md'
       - '**/*.txt'
       - '**/*.adoc'
     default_instructions: |
-      Gather facts about the problem space without forming premature conclusions. Do not write code yet.
-
-      **STEP 1: Explore the Codebase**
-      - Read relevant files and documentation
-      - Understand existing patterns and conventions
-      - Identify similar features or prior art
-
-      **STEP 2: Research External Knowledge**
-      - If applicable, research libraries, APIs, or protocols
-      - Look for established patterns or standards
-      - Note any relevant best practices
+      **Principle**: Gather facts before forming opinions.
 
-      **STEP 3: Document Findings**
-      - Record facts, not opinions
-      - Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` only as context — do not modify it
-      - Document all researched constraints, dependencies, and open questions in the development plan
-      - Highlight what needs design decisions
+      Explore the codebase, patterns, and relevant documentation. Document findings as facts (not opinions) in the development plan. Highlight what requires design decisions. Use `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` as context only — do not modify it.
 
-      Keep the feature ticket hidden — collect raw data without deciding on a solution.
+      Do not propose solutions, make design decisions, or write code.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'research_complete'
         to: 'design'
-        transition_reason: 'Sufficient facts gathered, ready for design discussion'
+        transition_reason: 'Facts gathered, ready for design discussion'
 
       - trigger: 'need_more_questions'
         to: 'questions'
         additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific areas where intent is still unclear.'
-        transition_reason: 'Research revealed gaps in initial understanding'
+        transition_reason: 'Research revealed gaps in understanding'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during research. Return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during research'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during research'
 
   design:
-    description: 'Design Discussion phase - exploring solution options before committing to a plan'
+    description: 'Explore options and reach consensus on WHAT and high-level HOW'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*.md'
       - '**/*.txt'
       - '**/*.adoc'
     default_instructions: |
-      Explore solution options and discuss design with the user. Do not plan detailed implementation yet.
-
-      **STEP 1: Generate Options**
-      - Based on research, propose 2-3 viable high-level approaches
-      - Evaluate trade-offs (complexity, maintainability, performance, risk)
-      - Consider how each option aligns with existing architecture
-
-      **STEP 2: Discuss with User**
-      - Present options with pros/cons
-      - Ask the user for preferences or constraints
-      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Reference it for alignment
-      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Ensure options fit the architecture
-
-      **STEP 3: Reach Consensus**
-      - Document the agreed-upon direction, including the high-level approach (architectural HOW)
-      - Note any deliberate trade-offs or risks accepted
-      - Summarize the design decision in the development plan
-      - If this is a loop-back from `need_design_changes` and `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Update it to reflect the revised direction
-      - If this is a loop-back from `need_design_changes` and `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Update it to reflect the revised architectural approach
-
-      This is "Brain Surgery" — alignment on WHAT to build and WHY, plus the high-level architectural approach.
-      The detailed HOW per slice is defined later in planning. Design is not frozen: if structure, planning, or implementation reveals the high-level approach is flawed, the agent will loop back to this phase via `need_design_changes` from the downstream phase.
+      **Principle**: Align on WHAT and WHY before deciding detailed HOW.
+
+      Propose 2-3 viable high-level approaches with trade-offs. Reference `$DESIGN_DOC` and `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` if they exist. Reach consensus with the user on the direction. On loop-back from `need_design_changes`, update those docs if they exist.
+
+      Document the agreed direction in the development plan.
+
+      Do not plan detailed implementation or write code.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'design_approved'
         to: 'structure'
-        transition_reason: 'Design direction approved by user, ready to define structure'
+        transition_reason: 'Design direction approved, ready to decompose'
         review_perspectives:
           - perspective: 'product_owner'
             prompt: 'Review whether the proposed design aligns with user goals, business value, and intended outcomes. Ensure the solution direction serves the actual need.'
@@ -150,84 +104,56 @@ states:
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during design. Return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during design'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during design'
 
   structure:
-    description: 'Structure phase - breaking the design into end-to-end vertical slices'
+    description: 'Decompose the approved design into end-to-end vertical slices'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*.md'
       - '**/*.txt'
       - '**/*.adoc'
     default_instructions: |
-      Break the approved design into end-to-end, testable vertical slices. Do not write detailed implementation tasks yet.
-
-      **STEP 1: Identify Vertical Slices**
-      - Define 1-5 vertical slices that each deliver end-to-end value
-      - Each slice must be independently testable (not a horizontal layer)
-      - Order slices by risk, dependency, or value — whichever is most appropriate
-
-      **STEP 2: Define Slice Boundaries**
-      - For each slice, describe:
-        - What it delivers (user-visible behavior)
-        - What components it touches
-        - How it will be tested end-to-end
-        - Estimated complexity
-
-      **STEP 3: Validate Slices**
-      - Ensure no slice is just "write tests" or "write docs" — every slice must produce working behavior
-      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Ensure slices respect architectural boundaries
-      - Document the slice definitions in the development plan
-
-      Vertical slices prevent "horizontal layer cake" development where nothing works until everything is done.
+      **Principle**: Decompose into end-to-end, testable units before planning implementation details.
+
+      Define 1-5 vertical slices that each deliver user-visible behavior independently. Describe what each slice delivers, which components it touches, and how it will be tested end-to-end. Reference `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` if it exists.
+
+      Document slice definitions in the development plan.
+
+      Do not plan implementation tasks or write code.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'structure_defined'
         to: 'plan'
-        transition_reason: 'Vertical slices defined, ready for detailed planning'
+        transition_reason: 'Slices defined, ready for detailed planning'
 
       - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
         to: 'design'
-        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific aspects of the design that make slicing difficult.'
+        additional_instructions: 'The design approach makes slicing difficult. Revisit the high-level approach with the user.'
         transition_reason: 'Structure work revealed design gaps'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during structure definition. Return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during structure phase'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during structure'
 
   plan:
-    description: 'Planning phase - creating a detailed implementation strategy per slice'
+    description: 'Create a detailed implementation plan per vertical slice'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*.md'
       - '**/*.txt'
       - '**/*.adoc'
     default_instructions: |
-      Create a detailed implementation plan for each vertical slice.
-
-      **STEP 1: Plan Per Slice**
-      - For each vertical slice, define specific, actionable tasks
-      - Consider edge cases, dependencies, and integration points
-      - Identify risks and mitigation strategies
-
-      **STEP 2: Reference Documentation**
-      - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Ensure plan satisfies all requirements
-      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Align plan with architecture
-      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Adhere to design decisions
-      - If any document contradicts what is needed for this increment:
-        - Document the contradiction in the development plan
-        - Use `need_design_changes` to loop back to design and resolve it with the user
-
-      **STEP 3: Prepare for Implementation**
-      - Document the plan thoroughly in the development plan
-      - Create implementation tasks for the code phase
-
-      Only plan — no code yet.
+      **Principle**: Define detailed HOW per slice without changing the design direction.
+
+      For each vertical slice, define actionable tasks, dependencies, and risks. If any existing document contradicts what is needed, document the contradiction in the development plan and use `need_design_changes`.
+
+      Document the plan in the development plan.
+
+      Do not change the design direction or write code.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'plan_complete'
         to: 'implement'
-        transition_reason: 'Implementation plan is complete and ready for coding'
+        transition_reason: 'Plan complete, ready for coding'
         review_perspectives:
           - perspective: 'architect'
             prompt: 'Review implementation strategy, design decisions, and integration approach for soundness and maintainability. Ensure the plan aligns with existing system architecture and follows best practices.'
@@ -236,52 +162,35 @@ states:
 
       - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
         to: 'design'
-        additional_instructions: 'The approved design direction is unworkable for the planned slices. Revisit the high-level approach with the user before restructuring.'
-        transition_reason: 'Planning revealed fundamental flaws in the design direction'
+        additional_instructions: 'The approved design direction is unworkable for the planned slices. Revisit the high-level approach with the user.'
+        transition_reason: 'Planning revealed fundamental flaws in design direction'
 
       - trigger: 'need_restructuring'
         to: 'structure'
-        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific slices or boundaries that need redefinition.'
+        additional_instructions: 'The slice boundaries are wrong. Redefine the vertical slices.'
         transition_reason: 'Planning revealed flaws in slice boundaries'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during planning. Return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during planning'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during planning'
 
   implement:
-    description: 'Implementation phase - building the solution slice by slice'
+    description: 'Build the solution slice by slice'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*'
     default_instructions: |
-      Build the solution following your plan, one vertical slice at a time.
-
-      **DELEGATION PRINCIPLE**: Each vertical slice should be implemented by delegating to a fresh agent session with a focused context. This prevents context overload and maintains clarity per slice.
-
-      **STEP 1: Implement by Slice**
-      - Work through slices in the defined order
-      - Complete each slice end-to-end before moving to the next
-      - For each slice, delegate to a fresh agent with the slice-specific plan and context
-      - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Follow the design from it
-      - Otherwise: Elaborate design options and present them to the user
-      - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Build according to the architecture from it
-      - Otherwise: Elaborate architectural options and present them to the user
-      - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Ensure requirements from it are met
-      - Otherwise: Ensure existing requirements are met based on your task context
-
-      **STEP 2: Maintain Quality**
-      - Write clean, well-structured code with proper error handling
-      - Prevent regression by building, linting, and executing existing tests
-      - Stay flexible and adapt the plan as you learn more during implementation
-
-      **STEP 3: Track Progress**
-      - Document progress and decisions in the development plan
-      - Update task progress and create new tasks as needed
+      **Principle**: Execute the plan one slice at a time; delegate each slice to a fresh context.
+
+      Build each vertical slice end-to-end before moving to the next. Delegate each slice to a fresh agent session with focused context. Reference `$DESIGN_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, and `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` if they exist. Prevent regressions via build, lint, and tests.
+
+      Adapt tactics within slices. Loop back via `need_design_changes` only if the high-level approach is fundamentally flawed.
+
+      Document progress in the development plan.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'implementation_complete'
         to: 'commit'
-        transition_reason: 'Core implementation is complete, ready for finalization'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation complete, ready for finalization'
         review_perspectives:
           - perspective: 'senior_software_developer'
             prompt: 'Review code quality, best practices, testing coverage, and readiness for production deployment. Ensure the implementation follows coding standards and is maintainable.'
@@ -290,84 +199,47 @@ states:
 
       - trigger: 'need_replanning'
         to: 'plan'
-        additional_instructions: 'Consider what you learned during coding and adjust the plan accordingly. Document the changes and reasons.'
-        transition_reason: 'Implementation work revealed need to revise the plan'
+        additional_instructions: 'Adjust the plan based on what you learned during coding. Document changes and reasons.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation revealed need to revise the plan'
 
       - trigger: 'need_design_changes'
         to: 'design'
-        additional_instructions: 'The implementation has revealed that the high-level design approach is fundamentally flawed. Revisit design decisions with the user.'
-        transition_reason: 'Implementation revealed that the approved design direction is unworkable'
+        additional_instructions: 'The high-level design approach is fundamentally flawed. Revisit design decisions with the user.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation revealed the approved design is unworkable'
 
       - trigger: 'need_more_research'
         to: 'research'
-        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific areas that are blocking implementation progress.'
-        transition_reason: 'Implementation work revealed need for more research'
+        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the specific areas blocking implementation progress.'
+        transition_reason: 'Implementation revealed need for more research'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during implementation. Clean up any incomplete code and return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during implementation'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Clean up incomplete code and reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during implementation'
 
   commit:
-    description: 'Code cleanup, documentation finalization, and delivery'
+    description: 'Cleanup, documentation finalization, and delivery'
     allowed_file_patterns:
       - '**/*'
-    default_instructions: >
-      Ensure code quality and documentation accuracy through systematic cleanup and review.
-
-      **STEP 1: Code Cleanup**
-
-      Systematically clean up development artifacts:
-
-      1. **Remove Debug Output**: Search for and remove all temporary debug output statements used during development.
-         Look for language-specific debug output methods (console logging, print statements, debug output functions).
-         Remove any debugging statements that were added for development purposes.
-
-      2. **Review TODO/FIXME Comments**:
-         - Address each TODO/FIXME comment by either implementing the solution or documenting why it's deferred
-         - Remove completed TODOs
-         - Convert remaining TODOs to proper issue tracking if needed
-
-      3. **Remove Debugging Code Blocks**:
-         - Remove temporary debugging code, test code blocks, and commented-out code
-         - Clean up any experimental code that's no longer needed
-         - Ensure proper error handling replaces temporary debug logging
-
-      **STEP 2: Documentation Review**
-
-      Review and update documentation to reflect final implementation:
-
-      1. **Update Long-Term Memory Documents**: Based on what was actually implemented:
-         - If `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC` exists: Update it if requirements changed during development
-         - If `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC` exists: Update it if architectural impacts were identified
-         - If `$DESIGN_DOC` exists: Update it if design details were refined or changed
-         - Otherwise: Document any changes in the plan file
-      2. **Compare Against Implementation**: Review documentation against actual implemented functionality
-      3. **Update Changed Sections**: Only modify documentation sections that have functional changes
-      4. **Remove Development Progress**: Remove references to development iterations, progress notes, and temporary decisions
-      5. **Focus on Final State**: Ensure documentation describes the final implemented state, not the development process
-      6. **Ask User to Review Document Updates**
+    default_instructions: |
+      **Principle**: Leave the codebase cleaner than you found it.
 
-      **STEP 3: Final Validation**
+      Remove debug output, temporary code, and completed TODOs. Update `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, and `$DESIGN_DOC` if they exist and changed during implementation. Otherwise, document changes in the development plan.
 
-      - Run existing tests to ensure cleanup didn't break functionality
-      - Verify documentation accuracy with a final review
-      - Ensure code is ready for production/delivery
+      Run tests to ensure no regressions. Ensure the development plan reflects the final state, not the development process.
 
-      Update task progress and mark completed work as you finalize the feature.
+      Do not add new features.
     transitions:
       - trigger: 'commit_complete'
         to: 'questions'
-        transition_reason: 'Feature delivery complete, ready for next task'
+        transition_reason: 'Feature delivered, ready for next task'
 
       - trigger: 'need_code_changes'
         to: 'implement'
-        additional_instructions: 'Focus on the problems identified during final review.'
+        additional_instructions: 'Fix the problems identified during final review.'
         transition_reason: 'Final review found issues requiring code changes'
 
       - trigger: 'abandon_feature'
         to: 'questions'
-        instructions: >
-          Feature development abandoned during finalization. Clean up any finalization artifacts and return to start for new tasks.
-        transition_reason: 'User decided to abandon feature during finalization'
+        instructions: 'Feature abandoned. Clean up artifacts and reset for new tasks.'
+        transition_reason: 'User abandoned feature during finalization'

From d10c568e619ac07c3c15db521cd76fbb46189592 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 17:48:48 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 5/6] fix: restore commit phase action categories while keeping
 principle-driven style

Commit phase now has Cleanup / Documentation / Validation sections

instead of being over-condensed to a single paragraph.

Other 6 phases remain concise principle-driven.
---
 resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml | 6 ++++--
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
index 30fde8f7..785eac49 100644
--- a/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
+++ b/resources/workflows/qrspi.yaml
@@ -224,9 +224,11 @@ states:
     default_instructions: |
       **Principle**: Leave the codebase cleaner than you found it.
 
-      Remove debug output, temporary code, and completed TODOs. Update `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, and `$DESIGN_DOC` if they exist and changed during implementation. Otherwise, document changes in the development plan.
+      **Cleanup**: Remove debug output, temporary code, test code blocks, and completed TODOs. Address or document any remaining FIXMEs.
 
-      Run tests to ensure no regressions. Ensure the development plan reflects the final state, not the development process.
+      **Documentation**: Update `$REQUIREMENTS_DOC`, `$ARCHITECTURE_DOC`, and `$DESIGN_DOC` if they exist and changed during implementation. Otherwise, document changes in the development plan. Ensure docs reflect the final implemented state, not the development process.
+
+      **Validation**: Run tests to ensure no regressions. Verify the development plan is accurate.
 
       Do not add new features.
     transitions:

From 315a18b92499dd6455a08ffff8696ea2888136da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Oliver=20J=C3=A4gle?=
 <17176678+mrsimpson@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 17:50:10 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 6/6] docs: update development plan with final key decisions

---
 .vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md | 3 +++
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+)

diff --git a/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
index 1032f7fc..4691c39d 100644
--- a/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
+++ b/.vibe/development-plan-feat-qrspi-infra-workflow.md
@@ -149,6 +149,9 @@
 - [x] Updated development plan with all key decisions and insights
 - [x] Committed and pushed changes on `feat/qrspi-infra-workflow` branch
 - [x] Created pull request via gh CLI: https://github.com/codemcp/workflows/pull/282
+- [x] Refactored `qrspi.yaml` to principle-driven instructions with sharp phase separation (373 → 245 lines, -34%)
+- [x] Registered `qrspi` in test suite and visualizer workflow list
+- [x] Restored commit phase action categories (Cleanup / Documentation / Validation) after identifying over-condensation