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 — pick fix (default) or refactor
• Context Gathering — 11-point checklist before reasoning
• Phase 1: Full Execution Path Walkthrough — entry-to-exit map, per-block analysis, contract boundaries, summary
• Phase 2: Step Back — Identify the Principle
• Phase 3: Scene Set — Explain the Situation to the Duck
• Phase 4: Structured Hypothesis Generation — fix-mode root causes / refactor-mode approaches
• Phase 5: Meta-Cognitive Check — Challenge Your Own Reasoning
• Phase 6: Confidence Gate — Analysis Validation — /confidence bug-analysis or /confidence plan
• Phase 7: Plan the Change — Words Before Code
• Phase 8: Implement and Verify — /confidence code gate
• Output Format