AI-consumed reference. Optimized for Claude to read during execution. Human-readable explanation: see docs/architecture/HIERARCHICAL_PLANNING.md or docs/getting-started/ depending on topic.

Self-Consistency

For ambiguous design decisions with multiple plausible answers. Generate multiple independent paths, take the majority.

Governed by: rules/workflow/self-consistency.md (when / why)

When NOT to Use

• Single-answer tasks (file rename, typo)
• Quick/Standard complexity — cost doesn't pay back
• User said must do: / just do: / no discussion
• Budget already >85% of session limit