---
phase: 01.3-context-lifecycle-coaching-workflow-decomposition
plan: 05
subsystem: documentation
tags: [gsd-lite, workflows, protocol, pypi, checkpoint, promotion]

# Dependency graph
requires:
  - phase: 01.3-01
    provides: Workflow files decomposed from PROTOCOL.md
  - phase: 01.3-02
    provides: Context lifecycle pattern documented
  - phase: 01.3-03
    provides: Router and mode tracking
  - phase: 01.3-04
    provides: Eval analysis identifying coaching violations

provides:
  - Workflow files in correct PyPI package location (src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/)
  - PROTOCOL.md in template directory for distribution
  - Vision reflection examples in moodboard.md
  - Checkpoint workflow decoupled from WORK.md trimming
  - Separate promotion workflow for phase completion

affects: [pypi-distribution, template-updates, workflow-execution, cross-session-work]

# Tech tracking
tech-stack:
  added: []
  patterns: [checkpoint-promotion-separation, vision-reflection-playback]

key-files:
  created:
    - src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/promotion.md
  modified:
    - src/gsd_lite/template/PROTOCOL.md
    - src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/moodboard.md
    - src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/checkpoint.md
    - .planning/STATE.md

key-decisions:
  - "Checkpoint preserves WORK.md for cross-session work; promotion trims after extraction"
  - "Vision reflection examples added to moodboard per questioning.md reference"
  - "Workflow files distributed via PyPI package template directory"
  - "Router updated with separate checkpoint/promotion modes"

patterns-established:
  - "Checkpoint-Promotion Separation: Checkpoint for session handoff (preserve context), Promotion for phase completion (trim logs)"
  - "Vision Reflection Playback: Agent reflects understanding back to user with concrete examples before proceeding"

# Metrics
duration: 4min
completed: 2026-01-25
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# Phase 01.3 Plan 05: Workflow Decomposition Verification & Fixes Summary

**Workflow files relocated to PyPI package template directory, checkpoint decoupled from WORK.md trimming, promotion workflow created, vision reflection examples added to moodboard**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 4 min
- **Started:** 2026-01-25T09:12:48Z
- **Completed:** 2026-01-25T09:17:20Z
- **Tasks:** 3 auto + 1 checkpoint (continued after user feedback)
- **Files modified:** 5

## Accomplishments

- Fixed file paths for PyPI distribution (workflow files now under src/gsd_lite/template/)
- Decoupled checkpoint from WORK.md trimming - checkpoint preserves context, promotion trims
- Created separate promotion.md workflow for phase completion
- Added vision reflection section to moodboard.md with concrete examples
- Updated STATE.md with pending todos (README, eval scenario)

## Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

1. **Task 1: Verify sticky note consistency** - `bdf8af9` (fix)
2. **Task 2: Verify no ASCII art remains** - `85ef31d` (fix)
3. **Task 3: Verify router completeness** - `434941b` (fix)
4. **Task 4: Human verification checkpoint** - User feedback received with issues
5. **Continuation: Fix all issues from feedback** - `9824ca4` (fix)

## Files Created/Modified

- `src/gsd_lite/template/PROTOCOL.md` - Updated workflow paths to template/workflows/, added promotion mode
- `src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/moodboard.md` - Added vision reflection section with examples
- `src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/checkpoint.md` - Completely rewritten to decouple from WORK.md trimming
- `src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/promotion.md` - NEW workflow for phase completion and WORK.md trimming
- `src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/execution.md` - Moved to correct location
- `src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/whiteboard.md` - Moved to correct location
- `.planning/STATE.md` - Added 2 pending todos

## Decisions Made

### From User Feedback

**DECISION-01: Checkpoint-Promotion Separation**
- **Context:** Original checkpoint.md conflated two separate concerns: (1) session handoff for cross-session work, (2) phase completion with WORK.md trimming
- **Decision:** Split into two workflows - checkpoint.md for session handoff (preserves WORK.md), promotion.md for phase completion (trims WORK.md after extraction)
- **Rationale:** Enables frequent checkpoints across multiple sessions without risk of losing WORK.md content prematurely. User controls promotion timing to extract PR material before trimming.

**DECISION-02: Vision Reflection as Coaching Pattern**
- **Context:** Eval analysis revealed agents not demonstrating comprehension of user vision before proceeding
- **Decision:** Added vision reflection section to moodboard.md with concrete examples showing agent reflecting understanding back to user
- **Rationale:** Helps both sides solidify vision meaning, catches misalignments early, creates shared vocabulary, per questioning.md reference

**DECISION-03: PyPI Package Template Distribution**
- **Context:** Workflow files were committed to gsd-lite/ (root) instead of src/gsd_lite/template/ where __main__.py expects them
- **Decision:** Move all workflow files and PROTOCOL.md to src/gsd_lite/template/ for PyPI distribution
- **Rationale:** Aligns with existing __main__.py distribution route which scaffolds templates from package to user's gsd-lite/ directory

## Deviations from Plan

None - plan verification tasks executed as written. Continuation after checkpoint handled user feedback issues which required architectural fixes beyond original plan scope.

## Issues Encountered

**Issue 1: File Path Misalignment**
- **Problem:** Previous commits placed workflow files in gsd-lite/ instead of src/gsd_lite/template/
- **Root cause:** Misunderstanding of PyPI package distribution structure
- **Resolution:** Examined __main__.py to understand distribution route, moved all files to correct package location
- **Impact:** Fixed before PyPI distribution, no user-facing impact

**Issue 2: Checkpoint-Promotion Conflation**
- **Problem:** Original checkpoint.md documented WORK.md trimming as part of checkpoint, creating risk of data loss
- **Root cause:** Context lifecycle pattern (checkpoint->clear->resume) incorrectly coupled with phase completion
- **Resolution:** Split into two workflows with clear distinction in PROTOCOL.md router
- **Impact:** Critical fix - prevents premature WORK.md trimming during cross-session work

## User Feedback Issues Fixed

1. **File Path Correction** - Moved workflow files to src/gsd_lite/template/workflows/ for PyPI distribution
2. **PROTOCOL.md Location** - Moved to template/ directory per __main__.py distribution route
3. **Moodboard Enhancement** - Added vision reflection examples showing agent playback of understanding
4. **Checkpoint Critical Fix** - Decoupled checkpoint from WORK.md trimming, created separate promotion workflow
5. **Pending Todos Captured** - Added README.md orientation and eval scenario creation to STATE.md

## Next Phase Readiness

**Ready for:**
- PyPI package distribution (files in correct template location)
- Cross-session workflow execution (checkpoint-promotion separation enables multi-day work)
- Moodboard vision extraction with reflection playback

**Pending (captured in STATE.md todos):**
1. Update README.md for human developer orientation
2. Create evaluation scenario for testing gsd-lite iterations

**No blockers.**

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*Phase: 01.3-context-lifecycle-coaching-workflow-decomposition*
*Completed: 2026-01-25*
