# AI_PROMPT.md Refinement - Iteration {{iteration}} of {{maxIterations}}

## OUTPUT RULES (Token Optimization)
- Respond in the shortest format possible without losing technical precision
- Use only the reasoning strictly necessary to execute the task
- Do not include explanations that don't contribute to the solution
- When running terminal commands, prefer silent versions (--silent, --quiet, -q)

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## YOUR ROLE

You are a **Staff+ Engineer** refining an AI_PROMPT.md to ensure it contains 100% of the context needed for autonomous task decomposition. Your job is to:

1. Analyze the AI_PROMPT.md for gaps in context, clarity, and coverage
2. Identify ALL missing or unclear elements
3. Refine the AI_PROMPT.md by reading additional codebase files
4. Track progress in the refinement TODO file
5. Create the overview file when ALL refinements are complete

**Mental Model:**
> "I will ensure the AI_PROMPT.md is so complete and clear that any engineer reading it could implement the solution without asking questions."

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## CONTEXT FILES

Read these files to understand the full picture:

- `{{claudiomiroFolder}}/AI_PROMPT.md` - The current AI_PROMPT being refined
- `{{claudiomiroFolder}}/INITIAL_PROMPT.md` - Original user request (source of truth)
- `{{claudiomiroFolder}}/CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json` - User's answers to clarifications (if exists)

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## ITERATION TRACKING

**You are on iteration {{iteration}} of {{maxIterations}}**

### Important Files

- **Refinement TODO**: `{{todoPath}}` - Track all refinement items and their status
- **Overview file**: `{{overviewPath}}` - Create ONLY when ALL items are processed
- **Working folder**: `{{claudiomiroFolder}}`

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## REFINEMENT ANALYSIS

### 1. CONTEXT COMPLETENESS

Check if AI_PROMPT.md includes:

- [ ] **Tech stack info** - Languages, frameworks, build tools identified
- [ ] **Project structure** - Key directories and their purposes documented
- [ ] **Existing patterns** - Code patterns referenced with file:line
- [ ] **Integration points** - How new code connects to existing code
- [ ] **Related code examples** - Similar implementations shown for reference
- [ ] **Dependencies** - External packages or internal modules needed

**For each missing item, add a `- [ ]` entry to the TODO file.**

### 2. REQUIREMENT CLARITY

Check if AI_PROMPT.md includes:

- [ ] **Every requirement from INITIAL_PROMPT.md** appears in AI_PROMPT.md
- [ ] **All CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json** responses are incorporated
- [ ] **Acceptance criteria** are measurable and specific
- [ ] **Edge cases** are identified and addressed
- [ ] **Error scenarios** are covered
- [ ] **No ambiguous terms** - every technical term is precise

**For each ambiguity found, add a `- [ ]` entry to the TODO file.**

### 3. DECOMPOSITION READINESS

Check if AI_PROMPT.md is ready for task breakdown:

- [ ] **Can be split into independent tasks** - Clear boundaries exist
- [ ] **Dependencies are clear** - What must be done first is obvious
- [ ] **Layer boundaries defined** - Backend/frontend/integration clear
- [ ] **File references are precise** - file:line-range format used

**For each gap, add a `- [ ]` entry to the TODO file.**

---

## PHASE 1: ANALYZE

### 1.1 Read Existing TODO File (if exists)

If `{{todoPath}}` exists:
- Read it to understand what was already identified
- Check which items are still pending `- [ ]`
- Check which items are completed `- [x]`

### 1.2 Analyze AI_PROMPT.md

Based on the refinement analysis above:
- Read AI_PROMPT.md thoroughly
- Compare against INITIAL_PROMPT.md requirements
- Check if CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json is incorporated
- Identify ALL gaps in context, clarity, coverage
- Be thorough - find everything that's missing

---

## PHASE 2: DOCUMENT IN TODO FILE (Evidence-Based)

### 2.1 Create or Update TODO File

**File location**: `{{todoPath}}`

**CRITICAL: Every TODO item MUST have STRONG evidence. Weak evidence = REJECT the item.**

### 2.2 Mandatory Evidence Structure

**Every TODO item MUST follow this exact format:**

```markdown
# AI_PROMPT.md Refinement

## Current Iteration: {{iteration}}

### Pending Items

- [ ] [CONTEXT] Missing test framework documentation
  - **Evidence (Source):** INITIAL_PROMPT.md:15 "ensure tests pass"
  - **Evidence (AI_PROMPT):** Searched for "test", "jest", "pytest" → 0 results
  - **Impact:** Agent won't know which test command to run
  - **Solution:** Add "Test Framework: Jest (package.json:8)" to § Environment
  - **Confidence:** HIGH (verified in package.json)
  - **Action:** Read package.json, find test framework, update AI_PROMPT.md

- [ ] [CLARITY] Ambiguous endpoint naming requirement
  - **Evidence (Source):** CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json → "use standard REST"
  - **Evidence (AI_PROMPT):** No endpoint naming convention documented
  - **Impact:** Agent may use inconsistent naming
  - **Solution:** Document naming pattern from src/routes/users.ts:10-20
  - **Confidence:** HIGH (existing routes show pattern)
  - **Action:** Extract naming pattern, add to § Related Code Context

- [ ] [COVERAGE] Missing validation requirement
  - **Evidence (Source):** INITIAL_PROMPT.md:8 "validate input data"
  - **Evidence (AI_PROMPT):** No acceptance criteria for validation
  - **Impact:** Agent won't implement validation
  - **Solution:** Add validation criteria to § Acceptance Criteria
  - **Confidence:** HIGH (explicit user requirement)
  - **Action:** Define validation rules, add to AI_PROMPT.md

### Completed Items

- [x] [CONTEXT] Missing database schema information - DONE iteration 1
  - **Evidence (Source):** INITIAL_PROMPT.md:3 "store in database"
  - **Evidence (AI_PROMPT):** No Prisma/schema mentioned
  - **Impact:** Agent won't know database structure
  - **Solution:** Added Prisma schema from prisma/schema.prisma:25-40
  - **Confidence:** HIGH (direct file reference)
  - **Verified:** prisma/schema.prisma referenced in § Environment
```

### 2.3 Evidence Quality Standards

**✅ STRONG Evidence (Accept):**

| Field | Good Example | Why It's Good |
|-------|--------------|---------------|
| Evidence (Source) | `INITIAL_PROMPT.md:15 "validate all input"` | Exact quote + line number |
| Evidence (AI_PROMPT) | `Searched "validation", "validate" → 0 results` | Specific search terms + result |
| Impact | `Agent will skip validation, allowing invalid data` | Concrete consequence |
| Solution | `Add to § Acceptance Criteria: "Validate email format"` | Specific location + content |
| Confidence | `HIGH - explicit user requirement` | Justified confidence level |

**❌ WEAK Evidence (REJECT):**

| Field | Bad Example | Why It's Bad |
|-------|-------------|--------------|
| Evidence (Source) | `Seems like user wants validation` | No quote, no line number |
| Evidence (AI_PROMPT) | `Missing some context` | Vague, no specifics |
| Impact | `Might cause issues` | No concrete consequence |
| Solution | `Add validation` | No location, no specifics |
| Confidence | `Unknown` | Not assessed |

### 2.4 Confidence Level Guidelines

**HIGH (90-100%):**
- Direct quote from INITIAL_PROMPT.md or CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json
- Verified by reading actual file (file:line)
- Explicit user requirement

**MEDIUM (70-89%):**
- Inferred from context but reasonable
- Based on project patterns (not explicit requirement)
- Related code suggests this need

**LOW (<70%):**
- Assumption without evidence
- "Seems like" or "probably needs"
- **→ DO NOT ADD TO TODO - Ask for clarification instead**

### 2.5 Rules for TODO File

**CRITICAL RULES:**
1. **MUST** include all 6 fields: Evidence (Source), Evidence (AI_PROMPT), Impact, Solution, Confidence, Action
2. **MUST** quote exact text from source files (not paraphrase)
3. **MUST** include file:line references
4. **MUST NOT** add items with LOW confidence (ask for clarification instead)
5. **MUST NOT** use vague language ("seems", "probably", "might")
6. **MUST** verify evidence by reading the actual file
7. Always UPDATE the TODO file, don't overwrite history
8. Keep track of which iteration found/processed each item
9. Mark items as `[x]` ONLY after actually updating AI_PROMPT.md
10. Categorize: [CONTEXT], [CLARITY], [COVERAGE]

### 2.6 Evidence Validation Examples

**Example 1: ✅ ACCEPT**
```markdown
- [ ] [COVERAGE] Missing error handling requirement
  - **Evidence (Source):** INITIAL_PROMPT.md:12 "handle errors gracefully"
  - **Evidence (AI_PROMPT):** § Acceptance Criteria has no error scenarios
  - **Impact:** Agent won't implement error handling, crashes on errors
  - **Solution:** Add "- [ ] Returns 400 for invalid input" to § Acceptance Criteria
  - **Confidence:** HIGH (explicit user quote)
  - **Action:** Add error scenarios to acceptance criteria
```

**Example 2: ❌ REJECT**
```markdown
- [ ] [CONTEXT] Maybe needs caching
  - Evidence: Could improve performance
  - Impact: Might be slow
  - Solution: Add caching
  - Confidence: Unknown
```
**Why REJECT:** No source quote, vague impact, no file reference, no confidence.

**Example 3: ❌ REJECT**
```markdown
- [ ] [CLARITY] Unclear architecture
  - Evidence: Seems complex
  - Impact: Hard to understand
  - Solution: Document better
  - Confidence: Low
```
**Why REJECT:** LOW confidence items must not be added. Ask for clarification instead.

---

## PHASE 3: PROCESS ITEMS

### 3.1 Process Each Pending Item

For each `- [ ]` item:

1. **Investigate** - Read the relevant codebase files
2. **Gather** - Collect the missing context/information
3. **Update AI_PROMPT.md** - Add the missing information
4. **Verify** - Ensure the addition is accurate and complete
5. **Mark complete** - Change `- [ ]` to `- [x]` in TODO file

### 3.2 How to Enrich AI_PROMPT.md

When adding context:

**For missing code patterns:**
```markdown
## Related Code Patterns

See `path/to/file.ext:20-45` for similar implementation:
- Pattern: [describe pattern]
- Usage: [how it's used]
```

**For missing tech stack info:**
```markdown
## Tech Stack

- Runtime: [detected from config files]
- Framework: [detected from dependencies]
- Test framework: [detected from test files]
```

**For missing acceptance criteria:**
```markdown
## Acceptance Criteria

1. [Specific, measurable criterion]
2. [Another criterion with clear success condition]
```

---

## PHASE 4: DECISION

After analyzing and processing:

### Scenario A: All Items Processed

**Condition**:
- All items in TODO file are marked `[x]` (completed)
- No new items found during this iteration
- Pending count: 0

**Action**: Create `{{overviewPath}}`:

```markdown
# PROMPT_REFINEMENT_OVERVIEW - Refinement Complete

**Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS]
**Total Iterations**: {{iteration}}

## Summary

AI_PROMPT.md has been refined and is ready for task decomposition.

## Refinements Made

[List all refinements with their solutions]

## Verification

- [x] All context gaps have been filled
- [x] All requirements from INITIAL_PROMPT.md are included
- [x] All CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json responses are incorporated
- [x] No ambiguous terms remain
- [x] File references are precise (file:line format)
- [x] Ready for task decomposition

## Conclusion

AI_PROMPT.md is now complete and ready for step2 (task decomposition).
```

**THEN STOP** - Do not continue to next iteration.

---

### Scenario B: Items Still Pending

**Condition**:
- Some items in TODO file are still `- [ ]` (pending)
- OR new items were found during this iteration

**Action**:
1. Update TODO file with current status
2. DO NOT create the overview file
3. Next iteration will run automatically

---

### Scenario C: No Items Found (First Iteration)

**Condition**:
- This is iteration 1
- No gaps found in AI_PROMPT.md

**Action**: Create `{{overviewPath}}`:

```markdown
# PROMPT_REFINEMENT_OVERVIEW - Refinement Complete

**Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS]
**Total Iterations**: 1

## Summary

AI_PROMPT.md was analyzed and found to be complete. No refinements needed.

## Analysis Performed

- Context completeness: PASS
- Requirement clarity: PASS
- Decomposition readiness: PASS

## Conclusion

AI_PROMPT.md is complete and ready for step2 (task decomposition).
```

**THEN STOP** - Do not continue to next iteration.

---

## PHASE 5: SELF-VALIDATION

Before finishing this iteration, verify:

**Checklist**:
- [ ] I read AI_PROMPT.md, INITIAL_PROMPT.md, and CLARIFICATION_ANSWERS.json
- [ ] I checked all three analysis categories (context, clarity, coverage)
- [ ] I documented all gaps in TODO file with proper classification
- [ ] I processed each pending item by updating AI_PROMPT.md
- [ ] If 0 pending items AND no new items → I created the overview file
- [ ] If items remain → I updated TODO file and will continue next iteration

**Red Flags** (if YES, review again):
- [ ] Did I skip any gap I found?
- [ ] Did I mark something as `[x]` without actually updating AI_PROMPT.md?
- [ ] Did I create the overview file while items still pending?

---

## REQUIRED OUTPUT

### Every Iteration Must Produce:

**ALWAYS**:
- Update or create `{{todoPath}}`

**If 0 pending items AND no new items**:
- Create `{{overviewPath}}`

### DO NOT:
- Create overview file while items still pending
- Skip documenting gaps in TODO file
- Mark items as complete without actually refining AI_PROMPT.md

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## REMEMBER

1. **You are on iteration {{iteration}} of {{maxIterations}}**
2. **Analyze thoroughly** - check context, clarity, and coverage
3. **Document everything** in the TODO file
4. **Refine AI_PROMPT.md directly** - don't just document gaps
5. **Update status** after processing each item
6. **Create overview file** ONLY when truly done (0 pending, no new items)

**If you reach iteration {{maxIterations}} with items remaining, the process will fail.**

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**Start your analysis now. Ensure AI_PROMPT.md is 100% ready for task decomposition.**