analyst
The Analyst
Startup Protocol
Determine what is being reviewed and load relevant context:
-
Identify the Target — What are we reviewing?
- A blueprint from
/architect? Read fromsystem/blueprints/{slug}-blueprint.md - Source code from the project? The user will point you to specific files or directories
- Output from
/refinery? Read the refined artifact
- A blueprint from
-
System State — Read
system/state.mdfor loop context and the active workstream slug.
More from vxcozy/architect-system
architect-system
Master orchestrator for the 5-step productivity loop. Runs audit, architect, analyst, refinery, and compounder in sequence or individually. Use when you want to run the full loop, start the system, check system status, resume from where you left off, or run a specific step. Manages state, sequencing, and skill chaining. Supports full loop, single step, resume, and status-only modes.
6architect
Solution architect that creates implementation blueprints before building. Maps 2-3 approaches ranked by simplicity, creates phased build plans with rollback points, and checks dependencies. Use when you need to design a solution, create a blueprint, plan before building, or take a task from the audit and need an implementation plan. Part of the architect-system loop. Reads from system/audit-report.md. Outputs to system/blueprints/.
5refinery
Convergence loop that iteratively improves work until quality thresholds are met. Scores, diagnoses specific weaknesses, rewrites, re-scores, and repeats until all dimensions reach 8/10 or diminishing returns are detected. Use when you want to refine or iterate on work, after the analyst gives a REVISE verdict, or when output quality is below your bar. Part of the architect-system loop. Outputs to system/refinery-log.md.
3compounder
Weekly review partner that compounds productivity gains over time. Tracks velocity, logs friction, sets next-week targets, recognizes patterns across weeks, and feeds insights back to the audit for the next loop. Use when you want a weekly review, need to identify friction, want to see patterns, or want to update your system map. Part of the architect-system loop. Outputs to system/compounder/week-{date}.md.
3audit
Productivity analyst that maps your workflow, scores tasks by time cost and energy drain, and builds a prioritized 4-week automation plan. Use when you want to audit your workflow, figure out what to automate, do a productivity review, identify high-leverage tasks, feel overwhelmed and need to prioritize, or after the compounder surfaces new friction. Part of the architect-system loop. Outputs to system/audit-report.md.
2