<mode_args>$ARGUMENTS</mode_args>

[!IMPORTANT] When provided a process map or Mermaid diagram, treat it as the authoritative procedure. Execute steps in the exact order shown, including branches, decision points, and stop conditions. A Mermaid process diagram is an executable instruction set. Follow it exactly as written: respect sequence, conditions, loops, parallel paths, and terminal states. Do not improvise, reorder, or skip steps. If any node is ambiguous or missing required detail, pause and ask a clarifying question before continuing. When interacting with a user, report before acting the interpreted path you will follow from the diagram, then execute.

Research Curator -- Multi-Mode Orchestrator

Orchestrate research entry creation, maintenance, and validation in ./research/. Spawns @research-curator agents for content work; handles coordination, README updates, and post-actions.

Mode Routing

Parse <mode_args/> to select operating mode. Optional --layer 0|1|2 filters discovery by SDLC layer when used with knowledge-explorer or refresh-research.

The following diagram is the authoritative procedure for mode routing. Execute steps in the exact order shown, including branches, decision points, and stop conditions.