# Expert Review Summary: TÂCHES Integration Plan

**Date**: 2025-11-16
**Integration Plan**: TÂCHES_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md v1.0
**Review Status**: Complete
**Overall Verdict**: **APPROVE WITH CHANGES** (4/4 experts)

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## Executive Summary

Four specialized experts reviewed the TÂCHES integration plan from different perspectives. All experts approved the plan but identified critical improvements needed before implementation. The consensus is that the strategic vision is sound, but execution details require significant enhancement in UX design, technical architecture, documentation, and AI effectiveness.

**Key Themes Across Reviews:**
1. **Command consolidation needed** - Too many commands could overwhelm users
2. **Architecture details missing** - Need data models, service layer specs, governance integration
3. **Documentation strategy insufficient** - Requires comprehensive user guides and examples
4. **AI optimization needed** - Meta-prompting and context management need structured schemas

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## Review Breakdown

### 1. Frontend Architect (UX/UI) Review

**Overall Assessment**: APPROVE WITH CHANGES
**Grade**: Identified 6 critical issues, 10+ recommendations

#### Critical Issues Identified:

1. **Command Proliferation** (HIGH)
   - Current: 5 commands → Proposed: 8 commands (+60%)
   - Risk of cognitive overload and user confusion
   - **Solution**: Consolidate `/add-to-todos` + `/check-todos` → `/todos`

2. **Overlapping Mental Models** (HIGH)
   - Three overlapping concepts: TO-DOS.md, task.md, work.md
   - Users will be confused about when to use which
   - **Solution**: Clear differentiation and decision flowchart

3. **Handoff Format Verbosity** (MEDIUM)
   - Proposed format too verbose and doesn't match existing `/status` style
   - Information overload, hard to scan
   - **Solution**: Redesign to match `/status` visual language with emojis

4. **Command Naming Inconsistency** (MEDIUM)
   - Breaks existing noun-based naming pattern
   - `/add-to-todos`, `/check-todos`, `/whats-next` inconsistent
   - **Solution**: Rename to `/todos`, `/handoff` for consistency

#### Key Recommendations:

**MUST HAVE (Before Implementation):**
1. ✅ Consolidate `/add-to-todos` + `/check-todos` → `/todos`
2. ✅ Rename `/whats-next` → `/handoff`
3. ✅ Redesign handoff output format (match `/status` style)
4. ✅ Create user journey documentation
5. ✅ Add command discovery mechanism (`/help`)

**SHOULD HAVE (Phase 1):**
- Implement consistent emoji/visual language
- Add smart command suggestions to outputs
- Create COMMAND_REFERENCE.md
- Update QUICK_START.md with new commands
- Add decision flowchart for command selection

**NICE TO HAVE (Phase 2):**
- Auto-convert todos to tasks
- Context-aware suggestions in command outputs
- `/meta-prompt` command (defer to Phase 2)

#### Proposed Improved Formats:

**Consolidated `/todos` Command:**
```bash
/todos                    # Default: list todos with selection
/todos --add "Fix bug"    # Quick add
/todos --complete 3       # Mark complete
/todos --clear            # Archive completed
```

**Redesigned Handoff Output** (matches `/status` visual style):
- Uses emoji indicators (✅, 🔄, ⏳, ❌, ⚠️, 💡)
- Scannable sections with clear headings
- Concise yet comprehensive
- Clear next action at bottom

---

### 2. Backend Architect Review

**Overall Assessment**: APPROVE WITH CHANGES
**Grade**: 7/10 (Good concept, needs architectural depth)

#### Critical Issues Identified:

1. **Data Model Ambiguity** (HIGH)
   - No formal schema definition for new file formats
   - No validation rules specified
   - **Solution**: Create Python dataclasses and JSON schemas

2. **Missing Service Layer Integration** (CRITICAL)
   - Commands are UI layer (markdown) but no Python backend specified
   - No mention of which modules to create/modify
   - **Solution**: Define service layer components

3. **Data Storage Conflicts** (MEDIUM-HIGH)
   - Overlapping file responsibilities without clear separation
   - No synchronization strategy
   - **Solution**: Define clear data hierarchy and flow

4. **Governance Bypass Risk** (CRITICAL)
   - Meta-prompting could circumvent governance system
   - Mitigation plan too vague
   - **Solution**: Implement explicit validation layer

5. **Performance and Caching Strategy Missing** (MEDIUM)
   - No integration with existing performance infrastructure
   - Adds file I/O without caching strategy
   - **Solution**: Integrate with ResponseCache

#### Key Recommendations:

**Required Service Layer Components:**

```python
# claude_force/todo_manager.py
class TodoManager:
    def add_todo(self, todo: TodoItem) -> None
    def get_todos(self, filter_by: Optional[Dict] = None) -> List[TodoItem]
    def suggest_agent_for_todo(self, todo: TodoItem) -> AgentRecommendation

# claude_force/handoff_generator.py
class HandoffGenerator:
    def generate_handoff(self, session_id: str) -> Handoff

# claude_force/meta_prompter.py
class MetaPrompter:
    def generate_workflow(self, goal: str) -> Workflow
```

**Required Data Models:**

```python
@dataclass
class TodoItem:
    action: str
    description: str
    problem: str
    files: List[str]
    solution: Optional[str] = None
    suggested_agent: Optional[str] = None
    suggested_workflow: Optional[str] = None
    priority: Priority = Priority.MEDIUM
    estimated_cost: Optional[float] = None
```

**Recommended Data Hierarchy:**

```
Data Hierarchy:
├── .claude/task.md           # SINGLE active task (authoritative)
├── .claude/TO-DOS.md         # Backlog queue (potential tasks)
├── .claude/work.md           # Current agent output (workspace)
├── .claude/whats-next.md     # Session handoff (transient)
└── .claude/handoffs/         # Archived handoffs (historical)
    └── YYYY-MM-DD-HHMMSS.md

Data Flow:
TO-DOS.md → /check-todos → /new-task → task.md → /run-agent → work.md → /whats-next
```

**Governance Integration:**

```python
class MetaPrompter:
    def generate_workflow(self, goal: str) -> Workflow:
        workflow = self._llm_generate_workflow(goal)

        # CRITICAL: Validate before execution
        validation_result = self.governance.validate_workflow(workflow)
        if not validation_result.passed:
            raise GovernanceError(
                f"Generated workflow failed governance: {validation_result.failures}"
            )

        return workflow
```

#### Implementation Roadmap Adjustment:

- Original estimate: 4 weeks
- **Revised estimate**: 5-6 weeks
  - Week 1: Architecture & data layer (NEW)
  - Week 2-3: Implementation (expanded)
  - Week 4: Testing
  - Week 5: Polish & documentation

---

### 3. Documentation Expert Review

**Overall Assessment**: APPROVE WITH CHANGES
**Documentation Strategy Needs Significant Enhancement**

#### Critical Gaps Identified:

1. **No User-Facing Examples** (CRITICAL)
   - Missing step-by-step command usage examples
   - Missing real-world scenario walkthroughs
   - Missing before/after examples
   - Missing common workflow patterns

2. **Incomplete Onboarding Strategy** (CRITICAL)
   - No "your first todo" tutorial
   - No progressive learning curve
   - No quick wins to demonstrate value

3. **Undefined Documentation Structure** (HIGH)
   - No table of contents for each guide
   - No information architecture specified
   - No consistent structure across guides

4. **Missing Reference Documentation** (HIGH)
   - No command reference format specified
   - No error messages and troubleshooting guide
   - No configuration reference

5. **No Discovery Mechanism** (HIGH)
   - How do users learn commands exist?
   - No command listing/discovery documentation
   - No integration with help system

#### Key Recommendations:

**IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES (Before Implementation):**

1. **Create Documentation Templates** - Standardized format for all commands
2. **Define Learning Pathways** - Different paths for new users, power users, reference
3. **Develop Concrete Examples NOW** - 10+ real scenarios before writing code
4. **Create Visual Integration Map** - Workflow diagrams, decision trees

**Required Documentation Structure:**

```markdown
# [Command Name] Reference Template

## Overview
- What does this command do?
- When should you use it?
- What problem does it solve?

## Quick Start
[Simplest possible example with immediate value]

## Syntax
[Command syntax with parameters]

## Examples
### Basic Usage
### Common Scenarios (3-5 real-world scenarios)
### Advanced Usage

## Parameters
[Detailed parameter documentation]

## Integration
[How it works with other commands]

## Troubleshooting
[Common issues and solutions]

## See Also
[Related commands and guides]
```

**Example Scenarios to Document:**

```markdown
Scenario 1: Mid-Session Idea Capture
"You're working on authentication refactoring and realize the logging
needs improvement. Don't interrupt your flow - capture it."

/add-to-todos "Improve logging in auth module"
[continues current work]
[later...]
/check-todos
[selects logging todo]
/run-agent code-smell-detector

Scenario 2: End-of-Day Handoff
"It's 5pm, you need to stop but want to continue tomorrow seamlessly."

/status
/whats-next
[creates handoff document]
[next morning, reads whats-next.md]
/new-task [based on handoff]
```

**Documentation Testing Checklist:**
- [ ] All examples tested and work correctly
- [ ] All code snippets are valid
- [ ] All file paths are correct
- [ ] All cross-references link correctly
- [ ] Spelling and grammar checked
- [ ] Technical accuracy reviewed
- [ ] User tested for clarity

**Recommended Approach:**
- **Documentation-First**: Write comprehensive docs BEFORE coding
- **User-Centric Examples**: 3+ examples per command (basic, common, advanced)
- **Progressive Disclosure**: Structure for different expertise levels
- **Integration > Fragmentation**: Link all docs, avoid islands

---

### 4. Prompt Engineer (AI/LLM Expert) Review

**Overall Assessment**: APPROVE WITH CHANGES
**Critical improvements required for AI effectiveness**

#### Critical Issues Identified:

1. **Meta-Prompting Specification Gaps** (HIGH)
   - No defined INPUT/OUTPUT schema
   - No mechanism for capturing reasoning traces
   - No iterative refinement protocol
   - **Solution**: Define structured XML schemas for meta-prompting

2. **Context Window Management** (HIGH)
   - No strategy for managing context growth
   - Handoff format could become enormous
   - No compression/summarization strategy
   - **Solution**: Implement context compression and prioritization

3. **Governance Bypass Risk** (HIGH)
   - Meta-prompting could circumvent governance
   - Mitigation too vague
   - **Solution**: Explicit validation layer with pre/post checks

4. **Missing Decision Context in Handoffs** (MEDIUM)
   - Captures WHAT happened but not WHY
   - No decision log or conversation summary
   - No explored-but-rejected alternatives
   - **Solution**: Enhanced handoff format with decision rationale

5. **Todo Format Lacks Success Criteria** (MEDIUM)
   - No "Success Criteria" field
   - No "Context/Rationale"
   - Missing dependency tracking
   - **Solution**: Redesigned todo format

#### Key Recommendations:

**1. Define Clear Meta-Prompt Schema:**

```xml
<meta_prompt_request>
  <objective>[User's high-level goal]</objective>
  <constraints>
    <governance>[Applicable governance rules]</governance>
    <resources>[Available agents, skills, budget]</resources>
    <timeline>[Expected completion timeframe]</timeline>
  </constraints>
  <context>
    <current_state>[Project current state]</current_state>
    <previous_attempts>[Past approaches tried]</previous_attempts>
  </context>
</meta_prompt_request>

<meta_prompt_response>
  <refined_objective>[Clarified, specific goal]</refined_objective>
  <reasoning>[Why this refinement]</reasoning>
  <proposed_approach>
    <workflow>[Suggested workflow or agent sequence]</workflow>
    <rationale>[Why this approach]</rationale>
    <alternatives_considered>[Other approaches evaluated]</alternatives_considered>
  </proposed_approach>
  <governance_compliance>
    <rules_applied>[Which governance rules checked]</rules_applied>
    <validation_status>[Pass/Fail with details]</validation_status>
  </governance_compliance>
  <success_criteria>[How to measure completion]</success_criteria>
  <risk_assessment>[Potential issues and mitigations]</risk_assessment>
</meta_prompt_response>
```

**2. Enhanced Context Handoff with AI-Optimized Sections:**

Key additions to handoff format:
- `<session_summary>` - Key decisions, insights, conversation highlights
- `<active_context priority="high">` - Most relevant info for next session
- `<work_remaining priority_ordered="true">` - Prioritized task list
- `<handoff_metadata>` - Confidence level, resume instructions

**3. AI-Optimized Todo Format:**

```markdown
### [ACTION_VERB] - [High-Level Objective]

**Why This Matters:** [Context/rationale]

**Success Criteria:**
- [ ] [Specific measurable outcome 1]
- [ ] [Specific measurable outcome 2]

**Problem:** [Issue with user/system impact]

**Current State:**
- **Files:** [paths with line numbers]
- **Current Behavior:** [What happens now]
- **Desired Behavior:** [What should happen]

**Required Capabilities:**
- [Capability 1 like "TypeScript refactoring"]
- [Capability 2 like "API design"]

**Dependencies:**
- Depends on: [Other todo IDs]
- Blocks: [What this blocks]

**Metadata:**
- Priority, Complexity, Cost, Added timestamp, Tags
```

**4. Governance Validation Pipeline:**

```
Meta-Prompt Request
  ↓
Governance Pre-Check
  ↓
Meta-Prompt Generation
  ↓
Governance Validation Layer
  ↓
  ├─ PASS → Proceed
  └─ FAIL → Return with violations
```

**5. Context Compression Strategy:**

- Sessions > 2 hours: Summarize early conversation, preserve recent 1 hour
- File contexts > 500 lines: Include only relevant sections
- Agent outputs: Full for last 3 agents, summaries for earlier
- Reference management: Store full outputs separately, include refs in handoff

#### Expert Answers to Open Questions:

**Q: Should TO-DOS.md be global or project-specific?**
**A**: **Project-specific** (`.claude/TO-DOS.md`) - Todos are context-dependent

**Q: Should we integrate with existing task.md or keep separate?**
**A**: **Keep separate but linked** - task.md = active, TO-DOS.md = backlog

**Q: How should meta-prompting interact with governance?**
**A**: **Via explicit validation layer** - Validate before execution

**Q: Priority order?**
**A**: **1. Todo Management → 2. Context Handoff → 3. Meta-Prompting**

**Q: File format?**
**A**: **Extend TÂCHES format** - Maintain backward compatibility, add AI-optimized fields

---

## Consolidated Action Items

### CRITICAL (Must Complete Before Implementation)

#### From UX Review:
1. ✅ Consolidate `/add-to-todos` + `/check-todos` → `/todos`
2. ✅ Rename `/whats-next` → `/handoff`
3. ✅ Redesign handoff output format to match `/status` style
4. ✅ Create user journey documentation
5. ✅ Add `/help` command for discoverability

#### From Backend Review:
6. ✅ Define formal data models (Python dataclasses)
7. ✅ Design service layer with clear API contracts
8. ✅ Specify governance integration mechanism
9. ✅ Plan performance and caching strategy
10. ✅ Document state management and data flow

#### From Documentation Review:
11. ✅ Write complete draft of all three guides with examples
12. ✅ Create command reference template
13. ✅ Develop 10+ concrete usage scenarios
14. ✅ Create workflow diagrams
15. ✅ Define documentation testing process

#### From Prompt Engineering Review:
16. ✅ Define meta-prompting I/O schemas
17. ✅ Design governance validation layer
18. ✅ Revise handoff format with decision context
19. ✅ Redesign todo format with success criteria
20. ✅ Implement context compression strategy

### HIGH PRIORITY (Week 1)

21. Implement `TodoManager` service
22. Implement `HandoffGenerator` service
23. Create prompt templates repository
24. Update README.md and QUICK_START.md
25. Implement consistent emoji/visual language
26. Add iterative meta-prompting protocol

### MEDIUM PRIORITY (Week 2)

27. Build error handling protocols
28. Implement feedback collection
29. Document AI interaction patterns
30. Create COMMAND_REFERENCE.md
31. Add auto-convert todos to tasks
32. Implement context-aware suggestions

---

## Revised Integration Roadmap

### Pre-Implementation (3-5 Days)
**Architectural Design Phase** (NEW)
- [ ] Define all data models and schemas
- [ ] Design service layer architecture
- [ ] Create complete documentation drafts
- [ ] Develop meta-prompting I/O specifications
- [ ] Create workflow diagrams and user journeys
- [ ] Architecture review checkpoint

### Week 1: Foundation
**Focus**: Data layer, core services, basic commands
- [ ] Day 1-2: Data models (TodoItem, Handoff, MetaPromptRequest/Response)
- [ ] Day 3-4: Service layer (TodoManager, HandoffGenerator)
- [ ] Day 5: `/todos` command (consolidated add/check)

### Week 2-3: Implementation
**Focus**: Advanced features, integration
- [ ] Week 2, Day 1-2: `/handoff` command
- [ ] Week 2, Day 3-4: Cross-command integration
- [ ] Week 2, Day 5: Performance and caching
- [ ] Week 3, Day 1-2: Meta-prompting service and governance
- [ ] Week 3, Day 3-4: `/meta-prompt` command
- [ ] Week 3, Day 5: Integration testing

### Week 4: Testing & Quality
**Focus**: Comprehensive testing
- [ ] Day 1-2: Unit tests (90%+ coverage)
- [ ] Day 3-4: Integration tests (full workflows)
- [ ] Day 5: User acceptance testing

### Week 5: Documentation & Polish
**Focus**: Documentation, refinement
- [ ] Day 1-2: Complete all documentation
- [ ] Day 3: Documentation testing and review
- [ ] Day 4: Bug fixes and refinements
- [ ] Day 5: Final review and release prep

### Week 6: Release
**Focus**: Final validation and deployment
- [ ] Day 1: Performance optimization
- [ ] Day 2: Security audit
- [ ] Day 3: Final testing
- [ ] Day 4: Release preparation
- [ ] Day 5: Release and monitoring

**Total Duration**: 5-6 weeks (up from original 4 weeks)

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## Risk Assessment Updates

### New Risks Identified:

**R6: Inadequate Architecture Foundation** (NEW - HIGH)
- **Risk**: Starting implementation without clear data models could lead to rework
- **Mitigation**: Complete architectural design phase before Week 1
- **Impact**: Could add 1-2 weeks of rework if skipped

**R7: Documentation Debt** (NEW - MEDIUM)
- **Risk**: Documentation created after implementation may not match reality
- **Mitigation**: Documentation-first approach with validation
- **Impact**: Poor adoption if documentation inadequate

**R8: AI Effectiveness Gap** (NEW - HIGH)
- **Risk**: Commands work but don't effectively serve AI workflows
- **Mitigation**: Implement structured schemas and context management
- **Impact**: Features exist but underutilized

### Updated Risk Priorities:

| Risk | Severity | Status | Mitigation |
|------|----------|--------|------------|
| R1: Command Namespace Conflicts | Low | Addressed | Command consolidation |
| R2: File Format Incompatibility | Medium | Addressed | Data model design |
| R3: Performance Impact | Low | Addressed | Caching strategy |
| R4: User Experience Fragmentation | HIGH | Addressed | UX improvements |
| R5: Governance Bypass | CRITICAL | Addressed | Validation layer |
| R6: Inadequate Architecture | HIGH | NEW | Pre-implementation design |
| R7: Documentation Debt | MEDIUM | NEW | Documentation-first |
| R8: AI Effectiveness Gap | HIGH | NEW | Structured schemas |

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## Success Metrics (Consolidated)

### Adoption Metrics
- Command usage frequency > 60% of users within 30 days
- Todo-to-task conversion rate > 40%
- Handoff usage in multi-session projects > 50%

### Quality Metrics
- Code coverage > 90% for new commands
- Documentation completeness 100%
- User satisfaction > 4/5 (if collecting feedback)
- User confusion reports < 5% of users

### Performance Metrics
- Command execution time < 2 seconds
- Todo parsing performance < 100ms for 100 todos
- Handoff generation time < 3 seconds
- Average commands per session remains < 8

### AI Effectiveness Metrics
- Meta-prompt success rate > 70%
- Handoff resume success rate > 80%
- Context preservation score > 85%
- Governance compliance rate = 100%

---

## Next Steps

### Immediate Actions (This Week):

1. **Update Integration Plan to v1.1**
   - Incorporate all expert feedback
   - Add architectural design phase
   - Update roadmap to 5-6 weeks
   - Add detailed implementation specs

2. **Complete Architectural Design**
   - Create data model specifications
   - Design service layer architecture
   - Define governance integration points
   - Create system architecture diagrams

3. **Write Documentation Drafts**
   - Draft all three user guides
   - Create command reference templates
   - Develop 10+ concrete scenarios
   - Create visual workflow diagrams

4. **Stakeholder Review**
   - Present updated plan to stakeholders
   - Get approval for extended timeline
   - Confirm resource allocation
   - Set checkpoint dates

### Week 1 Kickoff:

5. **Architecture Review Checkpoint**
   - Review completed designs with experts
   - Validate data models
   - Approve service layer architecture
   - Sign off on documentation drafts

6. **Begin Implementation**
   - Start with data models
   - Implement TodoManager service
   - Create first command (`/todos`)
   - Continuous testing and validation

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## Conclusion

All four expert reviews converge on the same core message: **The strategic vision is excellent, but execution details are critical for success.**

**Key Themes:**
1. **User Experience First** - Consolidate commands, improve naming, enhance discoverability
2. **Architecture Matters** - Define data models, service layer, and governance integration
3. **Documentation Drives Adoption** - Write comprehensive docs before code
4. **AI Optimization Required** - Structured schemas, context management, governance validation

**Critical Success Factors:**
- Complete architectural design BEFORE implementation
- Documentation-first approach with real scenarios
- Governance integration is non-negotiable
- Context compression and AI effectiveness built-in from start

**Recommendation**: Proceed with implementation **after** completing the pre-implementation architectural design phase and incorporating all expert feedback into v1.1 of the integration plan.

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**Review Summary Version**: 1.0
**Last Updated**: 2025-11-16
**Status**: Complete - Ready for Plan Revision
**Next Action**: Update TACHES_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md to v1.1 with all feedback incorporated
