preflight

preflight

Run pre-flight planning for a new task or mini-sprint.

Usage

/preflight
/preflight <issue-number>

Description

Executes the Pre-Flight Planning ceremony to ensure proper understanding and alignment before starting implementation.

{{- if .agent.plan_mode.enabled }} Important: When this command is invoked, immediately {{agent.plan_mode.enter}} to properly analyze and plan the task before any implementation begins.

Steps

First: {{agent.plan_mode.enter}} to properly analyze the task. This ensures thoughtful planning before implementation. {{- else }} Important: When this command is invoked, analyze and plan the task before any implementation begins. Present the analysis for user review.

Steps

First: Analyze the task thoroughly. This ensures thoughtful planning before implementation. {{- end }}

1. Read & Clarify

   • Read the issue aloud
   • Capture domain language and user intent
   • Identify key requirements

2. INVEST Check Evaluate the task against INVEST criteria:

   • Independent
   • Negotiable
   • Valuable
   • Estimable
   • Small
   • Testable

3. Acceptance Criteria

   • Express as BDD specs (Given/When/Then format)
   • Ensure measurable outcomes
   • Cover edge cases

4. Design Sketch If helpful, propose a light design:

   • Mermaid diagram for architecture
   • Bullet points for data flow
   • Test strategy outline

5. Go/No-Go Decision

   • Present findings for approval
   • Request refinement if needed

Example Output

## Pre-Flight Analysis: Issue #123

### INVEST Evaluation
- ✅ Independent: Can be completed without other tickets
- ✅ Negotiable: Scope can be adjusted
- ✅ Valuable: Delivers user value
- ✅ Estimable: ~2 days effort
- ✅ Small: Fits in one sprint
- ✅ Testable: Clear pass/fail criteria

### Acceptance Criteria
```gherkin
Given a user has admin privileges
When they navigate to the settings page
Then they should see the "Export Data" button