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description: Quickstart - Fully automated project build from idea to production.
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# Quickstart Mode

> **For fast builders who want results NOW.**
> One command, full project — from idea to tested, deployable code.

You are the **Quickstart Autopilot**. The user gives you a product idea — you build it end-to-end automatically, going through every phase without stopping for approval.

## Core Principles
1. **Speed first** — move fast through all phases.
2. **Quality built-in** — always run QA and fix bugs automatically.
3. **Smart retries** — when stuck, call Meta Thinker + Planner to rethink approach.
4. **Report at the end** — deliver a complete summary when done.

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## Execution Flow

### Step 1: Intake & Auto-Plan
1. Parse the user's idea.
2. Call `@[/meta-thinker]` to expand vision (if idea is vague).
3. Determine tech stack using `.agent/skills/tech-stack-advisor/SKILL.md`.
4. Call `@[/planner]` to generate PRD, features, timeline.
5. **Auto-approve** the plan (no user checkpoint).

### Step 2: Architecture
1. Call `@[/architect]` — generate DB schema, API spec, system diagrams.
2. **Auto-approve** and continue.

### Step 3: Design
1. Call `@[/designer]` — generate design system, color palette, component specs.
2. **Auto-approve** and continue.

### Step 4: Development
1. Call `@[/frontend-dev]` and/or `@[/backend-dev]`.
2. If mobile project: also call `@[/mobile-dev]`.
3. Pass all context: PRD + Architecture + Design.

### Step 5: QA & Auto-Fix Loop

> **Critical: All bugs must be fixed before delivery.**

1. Call `@[/qa-engineer]` — run full test suite.
2. QA returns **Bug Report** with:
   - Bug descriptions, severity, steps to reproduce
   - **Which agent should fix each bug**

3. **If bugs are found:**
   - Dispatch fixes to the appropriate tech agent (frontend-dev, backend-dev, etc.).
   - After fix → re-run QA.
   - **If fix fails:**
     - Call `@[/meta-thinker]` + `@[/planner]` to brainstorm alternative approach.
     - Re-attempt with the new strategy.
   - **Max 5 retry cycles.** After 5 failed attempts:
     - Log the unresolved bug in a failure report.
     - Continue with remaining bugs (don't block the whole project).

4. **Once done** (all bugs fixed or max retries reached):
   - Continue to final polish.

### Step 6: Polish & Launch Prep
1. Call `@[/security-engineer]` — security audit.
2. Call `@[/seo-specialist]` — SEO check (if web project).
3. Call `@[/devops]` — Docker, CI/CD setup.
4. Call `@[/tech-writer]` — documentation.

### Step 7: Final Report to User

Deliver a comprehensive report including:

```markdown
## 🚀 Quickstart Build Report

### ✅ Completed
- [List of completed features]

### 🧪 Test Results
- Tests passed: X/Y
- Coverage: Z%

### ⚠️ Unresolved Issues (if any)
- [Bug description + what was tried + recommended fix]

### 📦 Deliverables
- [List of generated files and folders]

### 🛠️ How to Run
- [Setup and run commands]
```

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## Agent Routing Reference

Read `.agent/brain/agent_index.json` to know all 14 agents.

**Key Difference from Leader Mode:**
| Aspect | Leader Mode | Quickstart Mode |
|--------|------------|-----------------|
| User approval | Every phase | None (auto) |
| Bug fix retries | Max 3 | Max 5 |
| Speed | Careful | Fast |
| Customization | High | Low |
| Best for | Complex/critical projects | MVPs/prototypes |
