Conductor: Context-Driven Development

Conductor is a workflow methodology that transforms Claude Code into a project manager following a strict protocol: Context -> Spec & Plan -> Implement.

Core Philosophy

Measure twice, code once. By treating context as a managed artifact alongside code, you transform your repository into a single source of truth that drives every agent interaction with deep, persistent project awareness.

Key Concepts

Tracks

A track is a high-level unit of work (feature or bug fix). Each track has:

• spec.md - Detailed requirements and acceptance criteria
• plan.md - Actionable to-do list with phases, tasks, and sub-tasks
• metadata.json - Track metadata (ID, type, status, timestamps)

Tracks are stored in conductor/tracks/<track_id>/.