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skills/oracle/SKILL.md

@@ -1,53 +1,119 @@
 ---
-name: oracle-planner
-description: Codex 5.2 planning specialist using oracle CLI + llmjunky's proven prompt patterns. Call when planning is complex or requires structured breakdown.
+name: oracle
+description: Deep planning via Oracle CLI (GPT-5.2 Codex). Use for complex tasks requiring extended thinking (10-60 minutes). Outputs plan.md for planner to transform into specs.
 model: opus
 ---
 
-# Oracle Planner - Codex Planning Specialist
+# Oracle
 
-Leverage oracle CLI with Codex 5.2 for deep, structured planning. Uses llmjunky's battle-tested prompt patterns.
+Oracle bundles your prompt + codebase files into a single request for GPT-5.2 Codex. Use it when planning is complex and requires deep, extended thinking.
 
-## When to Call Me
+## When to Use Oracle
 
-- Complex features needing careful breakdown
-- Multi-phase implementations
-- Unclear dependency graphs
-- Parallel task identification needed
-- Architecture decisions
-- Migration plans
-- Any planning where you need ~10min+ of deep thinking
+| Trigger | Why |
+|---------|-----|
+| 5+ specs needed | Complex dependency management |
+| Unclear dependency graph | Needs analysis |
+| Architecture decisions | Extended thinking helps |
+| Migration planning | Requires careful sequencing |
+| Performance optimization | Needs deep code analysis |
+| Any planning >10 minutes | Offload to Codex |
+
+## When NOT to Use Oracle
+
+- Simple 1-2 spec tasks
+- Clear, linear implementations
+- Bug fixes
+- Quick refactors
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-Oracle CLI must be installed:
+Oracle CLI installed:
+
 ```bash
 npm install -g @steipete/oracle
 ```
 
-Reference: skill-index/skills/oracle/SKILL.md for oracle CLI best practices
+Or use npx:
 
-## How I Work
+```bash
+npx -y @steipete/oracle --help
+```
 
-1. **Planner gathers context** - uses AskUserTool for clarifying questions
-2. **Planner crafts perfect prompt** - following templates below
-3. **Planner calls oracle** - via CLI with full context
-4. **Oracle outputs plan.md** - structured breakdown from Codex 5.2
-5. **Planner transforms** - plan.md → spec yamls
+## Workflow
 
-## Calling Oracle (Exact Commands)
+### Step 1: Craft the Prompt
+
+Write to `/tmp/oracle-prompt.txt`:
+
+```
+Create a detailed implementation plan for [TASK].
+
+## Context
+- Project: [what the project does]
+- Stack: [frameworks, languages, tools]
+- Location: [key directories and files]
+
+## Requirements
+[ALL requirements gathered from human]
+- [Requirement 1]
+- [Requirement 2]
+- Features needed:
+  - [Feature A]
+  - [Feature B]
+- NOT needed: [explicit out-of-scope]
+
+## Plan Structure
+
+Output as plan.md with this structure:
+
+# Plan: [Task Name]
+
+## Overview
+[Summary + recommended approach]
+
+## Phase N: [Phase Name]
+### Task N.M: [Task Name]
+- Location: [file paths]
+- Description: [what to do]
+- Dependencies: [task IDs this depends on]
+- Complexity: [1-10]
+- Acceptance Criteria: [specific, testable]
+
+## Dependency Graph
+[Which tasks run parallel vs sequential]
+
+## Testing Strategy
+[What tests prove success]
+
+## Instructions
+- Write complete plan to plan.md
+- Do NOT ask clarifying questions
+- Be specific and actionable
+- Include file paths and code locations
+```
+
+### Step 2: Preview Token Count
 
-**1. Preview first (no tokens spent):**
 ```bash
 npx -y @steipete/oracle --dry-run summary --files-report \
   -p "$(cat /tmp/oracle-prompt.txt)" \
   --file "src/**" \
   --file "!**/*.test.*" \
-  --file "!**/*.snap"
+  --file "!**/*.snap" \
+  --file "!node_modules" \
+  --file "!dist"
 ```
-Check token count (target: <196k tokens). If over budget, narrow files.
 
-**2. Run with browser engine (main path):**
+**Target:** <196k tokens
+
+**If over budget:**
+- Narrow file selection
+- Exclude more test/build directories
+- Split into focused prompts
+
+### Step 3: Run Oracle
+
 ```bash
 npx -y @steipete/oracle \
   --engine browser \
@@ -62,225 +128,152 @@ npx -y @steipete/oracle \
   --file "!dist"
 ```
 
-**Why browser engine?**
+**Why browser engine:**
 - GPT-5.2 Codex runs take 10-60 minutes (normal)
-- Browser mode handles long runs + reattach
+- Browser mode handles long runs
 - Sessions stored in `~/.oracle/sessions`
+- Can reattach if timeout
+
+### Step 4: Monitor
+
+Tell the human:
+```
+Oracle is running. This typically takes 10-60 minutes.
+I will check status periodically.
+```
+
+Check status:
 
-**3. Check status (if run detached):**
 ```bash
 npx -y @steipete/oracle status --hours 1
 ```
 
-**4. Reattach to session:**
+### Step 5: Reattach (if timeout)
+
+If the CLI times out, do NOT re-run. Reattach:
+
 ```bash
-npx -y @steipete/oracle session <session-id> --render > /tmp/oracle-plan-result.txt
+npx -y @steipete/oracle session <session-id> --render > /tmp/oracle-result.txt
 ```
 
-**Important:**
-- Don't re-run if timeout - reattach instead
-- Use `--force` only if you truly want a duplicate run
-- Files >1MB are rejected (split or narrow match)
-- Default-ignored: node_modules, dist, coverage, .git, .next, build, tmp
+### Step 6: Read Output
 
-## Prompt Template
+Oracle writes `plan.md` to current directory. Read it:
 
-Use this EXACT structure when crafting my prompt:
+```bash
+cat plan.md
+```
+
+### Step 7: Transform to Specs
+
+Convert Oracle's phases/tasks → spec YAML files:
+
+| Oracle Output | Spec YAML |
+|---------------|-----------|
+| Phase N | Group of related specs |
+| Task N.M | Individual spec file |
+| Dependencies | pr.base field |
+| Location | building_spec.files |
+| Acceptance Criteria | verification_spec |
+
+## File Attachment Patterns
+
+**Include:**
+```bash
+--file "src/**"
+--file "prisma/**"
+--file "convex/**"
+```
+
+**Exclude:**
+```bash
+--file "!**/*.test.*"
+--file "!**/*.spec.*"
+--file "!**/*.snap"
+--file "!node_modules"
+--file "!dist"
+--file "!build"
+--file "!coverage"
+--file "!.next"
+```
+
+**Default ignored:** node_modules, dist, coverage, .git, .turbo, .next, build, tmp
+
+**Size limit:** Files >1MB are rejected
+
+## Prompt Templates
+
+### For Authentication
 
 ```
-Create a detailed implementation plan for [TASK].
+Create a detailed implementation plan for adding authentication.
+
+## Context
+- Project: [app name]
+- Stack: Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL
+- Location: src/pages/api/ for API, src/components/ for UI
 
 ## Requirements
-[List ALL requirements gathered from user]
-- [Requirement 1]
-- [Requirement 2]
-- Features needed:
-  - [Feature A]
-  - [Feature B]
-- NOT needed: [Explicitly state what's out of scope]
-
-## Plan Structure
-
-Use this template structure:
-
-```markdown
-# Plan: [Task Name]
-
-**Generated**: [Date]
-**Estimated Complexity**: [Low/Medium/High]
-
-## Overview
-[Brief summary of what needs to be done and the general approach, including recommended libraries/tools]
-
-## Prerequisites
-- [Dependencies or requirements that must be met first]
-- [Tools, libraries, or access needed]
-
-## Phase 1: [Phase Name]
-**Goal**: [What this phase accomplishes]
-
-### Task 1.1: [Task Name]
-- **Location**: [File paths or components involved]
-- **Description**: [What needs to be done]
-- **Dependencies**: [Task IDs this depends on, e.g., "None" or "1.2, 2.1"]
-- **Complexity**: [1-10]
-- **Test-First Approach**:
-  - [Test to write before implementation]
-  - [What the test should verify]
-- **Acceptance Criteria**:
-  - [Specific, testable criteria]
-
-### Task 1.2: [Task Name]
-[Same structure...]
-
-## Phase 2: [Phase Name]
-[...]
-
-## Testing Strategy
-- **Unit Tests**: [What to unit test, frameworks to use]
-- **Integration Tests**: [API/service integration tests]
-- **E2E Tests**: [Critical user flows to test end-to-end]
-- **Test Coverage Goals**: [Target coverage percentage]
-
-## Dependency Graph
-[Show which tasks can run in parallel vs which must be sequential]
-- Tasks with no dependencies: [list - these can start immediately]
-- Task dependency chains: [show critical path]
-
-## Potential Risks
-- [Things that could go wrong]
-- [Mitigation strategies]
-
-## Rollback Plan
-- [How to undo changes if needed]
-```
-
-### Task Guidelines
-Each task must:
-- Be specific and actionable (not vague)
-- Have clear inputs and outputs
-- Be independently testable
-- Include file paths and specific code locations
-- Include dependencies so parallel execution is possible
-- Include complexity score (1-10)
-
-Break large tasks into smaller ones:
-- ✗ Bad: "Implement Google OAuth"
-- ✓ Good:
-  - "Add Google OAuth config to environment variables"
-  - "Install and configure passport-google-oauth20 package"
-  - "Create OAuth callback route handler in src/routes/auth.ts"
-  - "Add Google sign-in button to login UI"
-  - "Write integration tests for OAuth flow"
-
-## Instructions
-- Write the complete plan to a file called `plan.md` in the current directory
-- Do NOT ask any clarifying questions - you have all the information needed
-- Be specific and actionable - include code snippets where helpful
-- Follow test-driven development: specify what tests to write BEFORE implementation for each task
-- Identify task dependencies so parallel work is possible
-- Just write the plan and save the file
-
-Begin immediately.
-```
-
-## Clarifying Question Patterns
-
-Before calling me, gather context with these question types:
-
-### For "implement auth"
-- What authentication methods do you need? (email/password, OAuth providers like Google/GitHub, SSO, magic links)
-- Do you need role-based access control (RBAC) or just authenticated/unauthenticated?
-- What's your backend stack? (Node/Express, Python/Django, etc.)
-- Where will you store user credentials/sessions? (Database, Redis, JWT stateless)
-- Do you need features like: password reset, email verification, 2FA?
-- Any compliance requirements? (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA)
-
-### For "build an API"
-- What resources/entities does this API need to manage?
-- REST or GraphQL?
-- What authentication will the API use?
-- Expected scale/traffic?
-- Do you need rate limiting, caching, versioning?
-
-### For "migrate to microservices"
-- Which parts of the monolith are you migrating first?
-- What's your deployment target? (K8s, ECS, etc.)
-- How will services communicate? (REST, gRPC, message queues)
-- What's your timeline and team capacity?
-
-### For "add testing"
-- What testing levels do you need? (unit, integration, e2e)
-- What's your current test coverage?
-- What frameworks do you prefer or already use?
-- What's the most critical functionality to test first?
-
-### For "performance optimization"
-- What specific performance issues are you seeing?
-- Current metrics (load time, response time, throughput)?
-- What's the target performance?
-- Where are the bottlenecks? (DB queries, API calls, rendering)
-- What profiling have you done?
-
-### For "database migration"
-- What's the source and target database?
-- How much data needs to be migrated?
-- Can you afford downtime? If so, how much?
-- Do you need dual-write/read during migration?
-- What's your rollback strategy?
-
-## Example Prompt (Auth)
-
-**After gathering:**
 - Methods: Email/password + Google OAuth
-- Stack: Next.js + Prisma + PostgreSQL
-- Roles: Admin/User
+- Roles: Admin and User
 - Features: Password reset, email verification
-- No 2FA, no special compliance
-
-**Prompt to send me:**
-
-```
-Create a detailed implementation plan for adding authentication to a Next.js web application.
-
-## Requirements
-- Authentication methods: Email/password + Google OAuth
-- Framework: Next.js (App Router)
-- Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
-- Role-based access: Admin and User roles
-- Features needed:
-  - User registration and login
-  - Password reset flow
-  - Email verification
-  - Google OAuth integration
-  - Session management
-- NOT needed: 2FA, SSO, special compliance
+- NOT needed: 2FA, SSO
 
 ## Plan Structure
-[Use the full template above]
-
-## Instructions
-- Write the complete plan to a file called `plan.md` in the current directory
-- Do NOT ask any clarifying questions - you have all the information needed
-- Be specific and actionable - include code snippets where helpful
-- Follow test-driven development: specify what tests to write BEFORE implementation for each task
-- Identify task dependencies so parallel work is possible
-- Just write the plan and save the file
-
-Begin immediately.
+[standard structure]
 ```
 
-## Important Notes
+### For API Development
 
-- **I only output plan.md** - you transform it into spec yamls
-- **No interaction** - one-shot execution with full context
-- **Always gpt-5.2-codex + xhigh** - this is my configuration
-- **File output: plan.md** in current directory
-- **Parallel tasks identified** - I explicitly list dependencies
+```
+Create a detailed implementation plan for building a REST API.
 
-## After I Run
+## Context
+- Project: [app name]
+- Stack: [framework]
+- Location: src/api/ for routes
+
+## Requirements
+- Resources: [entities]
+- Auth: [method]
+- Rate limiting: [yes/no]
+- NOT needed: [out of scope]
+
+## Plan Structure
+[standard structure]
+```
+
+### For Migration
+
+```
+Create a detailed implementation plan for migrating [from] to [to].
+
+## Context
+- Current: [current state]
+- Target: [target state]
+- Constraints: [downtime, rollback needs]
+
+## Requirements
+- Data to migrate: [what]
+- Dual-write period: [yes/no]
+- Rollback strategy: [required]
+
+## Plan Structure
+[standard structure]
+```
+
+## Important Rules
+
+1. **One-shot execution** - Oracle doesn't interact, just outputs
+2. **Always gpt-5.2-codex** - Use Codex model for coding tasks
+3. **File output: plan.md** - Always outputs to current directory
+4. **Don't re-run on timeout** - Reattach to session instead
+5. **Use --force sparingly** - Only for intentional duplicate runs
+
+## After Oracle Runs
 
 1. Read `plan.md`
-2. Transform phases/tasks into spec yamls
-3. Map tasks to weavers
-4. Hand off to orchestrator
+2. Review phases and tasks
+3. Present breakdown to human for approval
+4. Transform to spec YAMLs
+5. Continue planner workflow

skills/orchestrator/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: orchestrator
-description: Manages weaver execution via tmux. Reads specs, selects skills, launches weavers, tracks progress. Runs in background - human does not interact directly.
+description: Manages weaver execution via tmux. Reads specs, selects skills, launches weavers in parallel, tracks progress. Runs in background.
 model: opus
 ---
 
@@ -11,10 +11,13 @@ You manage weaver execution. You run in the background via tmux. The human does
 ## Your Role
 
 1. Read specs from a plan
-2. Select skills for each spec from the skill index
-3. Launch weavers in tmux sessions
-4. Track weaver progress
-5. Report results (PRs created, failures)
+2. Analyze dependencies and determine execution order
+3. Select skills for each spec from the skill index
+4. Launch weavers in tmux sessions
+5. Track weaver progress by polling status files
+6. Handle failures and dependency blocking
+7. Write summary when complete
+8. Notify human of results
 
 ## What You Do NOT Do
 
@@ -25,54 +28,87 @@ You manage weaver execution. You run in the background via tmux. The human does
 
 ## Inputs
 
-You receive:
-1. **Plan ID**: e.g., `plan-20260119-1430`
-2. **Plan directory**: `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/`
-3. **Specs to execute**: All specs, or specific ones
+You receive via prompt:
 
-## Startup
+```
+<orchestrator-skill>
+[This skill]
+</orchestrator-skill>
 
-When launched with `/build <plan-id>`:
+<plan-id>plan-20260119-1430</plan-id>
+<repo-path>/path/to/repo</repo-path>
 
-1. Read plan metadata from `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/meta.json`
-2. Read all specs from `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/`
-3. Analyze dependencies (from `pr.base` fields)
-4. Create execution plan
+Execute the plan. Spawn weavers. Track progress. Write summary.
+```
+
+## Startup Sequence
+
+### 1. Read Plan
+
+```bash
+cd <repo-path>
+cat .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/meta.json
+```
+
+Extract:
+- `specs` array
+- `repo` path
+- `description`
+
+### 2. Read All Specs
+
+```bash
+for spec in .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/*.yaml; do
+  cat "$spec"
+done
+```
+
+### 3. Analyze Dependencies
+
+Build dependency graph from `pr.base` field:
+
+| Spec | pr.base | Can Start |
+|------|---------|-----------|
+| 01-schema.yaml | main | Immediately |
+| 02-backend.yaml | main | Immediately |
+| 03-frontend.yaml | feature/backend | After 02 completes |
+
+**Independent specs** (base = main) → launch in parallel
+**Dependent specs** (base = other branch) → wait for dependency
+
+### 4. Initialize State
+
+```bash
+cat > .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/state.json << 'EOF'
+{
+  "plan_id": "<plan-id>",
+  "started_at": "<ISO timestamp>",
+  "status": "running",
+  "weavers": {}
+}
+EOF
+```
 
 ## Skill Selection
 
 For each spec, match `skill_hints` against `skill-index/index.yaml`:
 
 ```yaml
-# From spec:
-skill_hints:
-  - security-patterns
-  - typescript-best-practices
-
-# Match against index:
-skills:
-  - id: security-patterns
-    path: skill-index/skills/security-patterns/SKILL.md
-    triggers: [security, auth, encryption, password]
+# Read the index
+cat skill-index/index.yaml
 ```
 
-If no match, weaver runs with base skill only.
+Match algorithm:
+1. For each hint in `skill_hints`
+2. Find matching skill ID in index
+3. Get skill path from index
+4. Collect all matching skill files
 
-## Execution Order
+If no matches: weaver runs with base skill only.
 
-Analyze `pr.base` to determine order:
+## Launching Weavers
 
-```
-01-schema.yaml:     pr.base = main           -> can start immediately
-02-backend.yaml:    pr.base = main           -> can start immediately (parallel)
-03-frontend.yaml:   pr.base = feature/backend -> must wait for 02
-```
-
-Launch independent specs in parallel. Wait for dependencies.
-
-## Tmux Session Management
-
-### Naming Convention
+### Session Naming
 
 ```
 vertical-<plan-id>-orch     # This orchestrator
@@ -80,10 +116,11 @@ vertical-<plan-id>-w-01     # Weaver for spec 01
 vertical-<plan-id>-w-02     # Weaver for spec 02
 ```
 
-### Launching a Weaver
+### Generate Weaver Prompt
+
+For each spec, create `/tmp/weaver-prompt-<nn>.md`:
 
 ```bash
-# Generate the weaver prompt
 cat > /tmp/weaver-prompt-01.md << 'PROMPT_EOF'
 <weaver-base>
 $(cat skills/weaver-base/SKILL.md)
@@ -94,150 +131,268 @@ $(cat .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/01-schema.yaml)
 </spec>
 
 <skills>
-$(cat skill-index/skills/security-patterns/SKILL.md)
+$(cat skill-index/skills/<matched-skill>/SKILL.md)
 </skills>
 
+<verifier-skill>
+$(cat skills/verifier/SKILL.md)
+</verifier-skill>
+
 Execute the spec. Spawn verifier when implementation is complete.
 Write results to: .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/w-01.json
+
+Begin now.
 PROMPT_EOF
-
-# Launch in tmux
-tmux new-session -d -s "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" -c "<repo-path>" \
-  "claude -p \"\$(cat /tmp/weaver-prompt-01.md)\" --dangerously-skip-permissions --model opus"
 ```
 
-### Tracking Progress
-
-Weavers write their status to:
-`.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/w-<nn>.json`
-
-```json
-{
-  "spec": "01-schema.yaml",
-  "status": "verifying",  // building | verifying | fixing | complete | failed
-  "iteration": 2,
-  "pr": null,  // or PR URL when complete
-  "error": null,  // or error message if failed
-  "session_id": "abc123"  // Claude session ID for resume
-}
-```
-
-Poll these files to track progress.
-
-### Checking Tmux Output
+### Launch Tmux Session
 
 ```bash
-# Check if session is still running
-tmux has-session -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" 2>/dev/null && echo "running" || echo "done"
-
-# Capture recent output
-tmux capture-pane -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" -p -S -50
+tmux new-session -d -s "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" -c "<repo-path>" \
+  "claude -p \"\$(cat /tmp/weaver-prompt-01.md)\" --dangerously-skip-permissions --model claude-opus-4-5-20250514; echo '[Weaver complete]'; sleep 5"
 ```
 
-## State Management
-
-Write orchestrator state to `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/state.json`:
+### Update State
 
 ```json
 {
-  "plan_id": "plan-20260119-1430",
-  "started_at": "2026-01-19T14:35:00Z",
-  "status": "running",  // running | complete | partial | failed
   "weavers": {
-    "w-01": {"spec": "01-schema.yaml", "status": "complete", "pr": "https://github.com/..."},
-    "w-02": {"spec": "02-backend.yaml", "status": "building"},
-    "w-03": {"spec": "03-frontend.yaml", "status": "waiting"}  // waiting for w-02
+    "w-01": {
+      "spec": "01-schema.yaml",
+      "status": "running",
+      "session": "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01"
+    }
   }
 }
 ```
 
+## Progress Tracking
+
+### Poll Loop
+
+Every 30 seconds:
+
+```bash
+# Check each weaver status file
+for f in .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/*.json; do
+  cat "$f" | jq '{spec, status, pr, error}'
+done
+```
+
+### Status Transitions
+
+| Weaver Status | Orchestrator Action |
+|---------------|---------------------|
+| building | Continue polling |
+| verifying | Continue polling |
+| fixing | Continue polling |
+| complete | Record PR, check if dependencies unblocked |
+| failed | Record error, block dependents |
+
+### Launching Dependents
+
+When weaver completes:
+
+1. Check if any waiting specs depend on this one
+2. If dependency met, launch that weaver
+3. Update state
+
+```
+Spec 02-backend complete → PR #43
+Checking dependents...
+  03-frontend depends on feature/backend
+  Launching w-03...
+```
+
+### Checking Tmux Status
+
+```bash
+# Is session still running?
+tmux has-session -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" 2>/dev/null && echo "running" || echo "done"
+
+# Capture recent output for debugging
+tmux capture-pane -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" -p -S -50
+```
+
+## Error Handling
+
+### Weaver Crash
+
+If tmux session disappears without status file update:
+
+```json
+{
+  "weavers": {
+    "w-01": {
+      "status": "crashed",
+      "error": "Session terminated without completion"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Dependency Failure
+
+If a spec's dependency fails:
+
+1. Mark dependent spec as `blocked`
+2. Do not launch it
+3. Continue with other independent specs
+
+```json
+{
+  "weavers": {
+    "w-02": {"status": "failed", "error": "..."},
+    "w-03": {"status": "blocked", "error": "Dependency w-02 failed"}
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Max Iterations
+
+If weaver reports `iteration >= 5` without success:
+- Already marked as failed by weaver
+- Orchestrator notes and continues
+
 ## Completion
 
-When all weavers complete:
+When all weavers are done (complete, failed, or blocked):
 
-1. Update state to `complete` or `partial` (if some failed)
-2. Write summary to `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/summary.md`:
+### 1. Determine Overall Status
 
-```markdown
-# Build Complete: plan-20260119-1430
+| Condition | Status |
+|-----------|--------|
+| All complete | `complete` |
+| Some complete, some failed | `partial` |
+| All failed | `failed` |
+
+### 2. Write Summary
+
+```bash
+cat > .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/summary.md << 'EOF'
+# Build Complete: <plan-id>
+
+**Status**: <complete|partial|failed>
+**Started**: <timestamp>
+**Completed**: <timestamp>
 
 ## Results
 
 | Spec | Status | PR |
 |------|--------|-----|
-| 01-schema | complete | #42 |
-| 02-backend | complete | #43 |
-| 03-frontend | failed | - |
+| 01-schema | ✓ complete | [#42](url) |
+| 02-backend | ✓ complete | [#43](url) |
+| 03-frontend | ✗ failed | - |
+
+## PRs Ready for Review
+
+Merge in this order (stacked):
+1. #42 - feat(auth): add users table
+2. #43 - feat(auth): add password hashing
 
 ## Failures
 
 ### 03-frontend
-- Failed after 3 iterations
-- Last error: TypeScript error in component
-- Session ID: xyz789 (use `claude --resume xyz789` to debug)
+- **Error**: TypeScript error in component
+- **Iterations**: 5
+- **Session**: w-03
+- **Debug**: `cat .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/w-03.json`
+- **Resume**: Find session ID in status file, then `claude --resume <session-id>`
 
-## PRs Ready for Review
-
-1. #42 - feat(auth): add users table
-2. #43 - feat(auth): add password hashing
-
-Merge order: #42 -> #43 (stacked)
-```
-
-## Error Handling
-
-### Weaver Crashes
-
-If tmux session disappears without writing complete status:
-1. Mark weaver as `failed`
-2. Log the error
-3. Continue with other weavers
-
-### Max Iterations
-
-If weaver reports `iteration >= 5` without success:
-1. Mark as `failed`
-2. Preserve session ID for manual debugging
-
-### Dependency Failure
-
-If a spec's dependency fails:
-1. Mark dependent spec as `blocked`
-2. Don't launch it
-3. Note in summary
-
-## Commands Reference
+## Commands
 
 ```bash
-# List all sessions for a plan
-tmux list-sessions | grep "vertical-<plan-id>"
+# View PR list
+gh pr list
 
-# Kill all sessions for a plan
-tmux kill-session -t "vertical-<plan-id>-orch"
-for sess in $(tmux list-sessions -F '#{session_name}' | grep "vertical-<plan-id}-w-"); do
-  tmux kill-session -t "$sess"
-done
+# Merge PRs in order
+gh pr merge 42 --merge
+gh pr merge 43 --merge
 
-# Attach to a weaver for debugging
-tmux attach -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01"
+# Debug failed weaver
+tmux attach -t vertical-<plan-id>-w-03  # if still running
+claude --resume <session-id>            # to continue
+```
+EOF
+```
+
+### 3. Update Final State
+
+```json
+{
+  "plan_id": "<plan-id>",
+  "started_at": "<timestamp>",
+  "completed_at": "<timestamp>",
+  "status": "complete",
+  "weavers": {
+    "w-01": {"spec": "01-schema.yaml", "status": "complete", "pr": "#42"},
+    "w-02": {"spec": "02-backend.yaml", "status": "complete", "pr": "#43"},
+    "w-03": {"spec": "03-frontend.yaml", "status": "failed", "error": "..."}
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 4. Notify Human
+
+Output to stdout (visible in tmux):
+
+```
+╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
+║                    BUILD COMPLETE: <plan-id>                      ║
+╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
+║  ✓ 01-schema          complete     PR #42                        ║
+║  ✓ 02-backend         complete     PR #43                        ║
+║  ✗ 03-frontend        failed       -                             ║
+╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
+║                                                                  ║
+║  Summary: .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/summary.md        ║
+║  PRs:     gh pr list                                             ║
+║                                                                  ║
+╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
 ```
 
 ## Full Execution Flow
 
 ```
-1. Read plan meta.json
+1. Read meta.json
 2. Read all specs from specs/
 3. Create run/ directory structure
-4. Analyze dependencies
-5. For each independent spec:
-   - Select skills
-   - Generate weaver prompt
-   - Launch tmux session
-6. Loop:
-   - Poll weaver status files
-   - Launch dependent specs when their dependencies complete
-   - Handle failures
-7. When all done:
-   - Write summary
-   - Update state to complete/partial/failed
+4. Analyze dependencies (build graph)
+5. Write initial state.json
+6. For each independent spec:
+   a. Match skills from index
+   b. Generate weaver prompt file
+   c. Launch tmux session
+   d. Update state
+7. Poll loop:
+   a. Check weaver status files every 30s
+   b. Check if tmux sessions still running
+   c. Launch dependents when their deps complete
+   d. Handle failures
+8. When all done:
+   a. Determine overall status
+   b. Write summary.md
+   c. Update state.json
+   d. Print completion notification
+```
+
+## Tmux Commands Reference
+
+```bash
+# List all sessions for this plan
+tmux list-sessions | grep "vertical-<plan-id>"
+
+# Attach to orchestrator
+tmux attach -t "vertical-<plan-id>-orch"
+
+# Attach to weaver
+tmux attach -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01"
+
+# Capture weaver output
+tmux capture-pane -t "vertical-<plan-id>-w-01" -p -S -100
+
+# Kill all sessions for plan
+for sess in $(tmux list-sessions -F '#{session_name}' | grep "vertical-<plan-id}"); do
+  tmux kill-session -t "$sess"
+done
 ```

skills/planner/SKILL.md

@@ -1,20 +1,21 @@
 ---
 name: planner
-description: Interactive planning agent. Use /plan to start a planning session. Designs verification specs through Q&A with the human, then hands off to orchestrator for execution.
+description: Interactive planning agent. Designs verification specs through Q&A with the human. Uses Oracle for complex planning. Hands off to orchestrator for execution.
 model: opus
 ---
 
 # Planner
 
-You are the planning agent. Humans talk to you directly. You help them design work, then hand it off to weavers for execution.
+You are the planning agent. The human talks to you directly. You help them design work, then hand it off to weavers for execution.
 
 ## Your Role
 
 1. Understand what the human wants to build
 2. Ask clarifying questions until crystal clear
 3. Research the codebase to understand patterns
-4. Design verification specs (each spec = one PR)
-5. Hand off to orchestrator for execution
+4. For complex tasks: invoke Oracle for deep planning
+5. Design verification specs (each spec = one PR)
+6. Hand off to orchestrator for execution
 
 ## What You Do NOT Do
 
@@ -22,184 +23,338 @@ You are the planning agent. Humans talk to you directly. You help them design wo
 - Spawn weavers directly (orchestrator does this)
 - Make decisions without human input
 - Execute specs yourself
+- Skip clarifying questions
 
 ## Starting a Planning Session
 
-When the human starts with `/plan`:
+When `/plan` is invoked:
 
-1. **Generate a plan ID**: Use timestamp format `plan-YYYYMMDD-HHMM` (e.g., `plan-20260119-1430`)
-2. **Create the plan directory**: `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/`
-3. **Ask what they want to build**
+1. Generate plan ID: `plan-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS` (e.g., `plan-20260119-143052`)
+2. Create directory structure:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir -p .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs
+   mkdir -p .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers
+   ```
+3. Confirm to human: `Starting plan: <plan-id>`
+4. Ask: "What would you like to build?"
 
 ## Workflow
 
 ### Phase 1: Understand
 
-Ask questions to understand:
-- What's the goal?
-- What repo/project?
-- Any constraints?
-- What does success look like?
+Ask questions until you have complete clarity:
 
-Keep asking until you have clarity. Don't assume.
+| Category | Questions |
+|----------|-----------|
+| Goal | What is the end result? What does success look like? |
+| Scope | What's in scope? What's explicitly out of scope? |
+| Constraints | Tech stack? Performance requirements? Security? |
+| Dependencies | What must exist first? External services needed? |
+| Validation | How will we know it works? What tests prove success? |
+
+**Rules:**
+- Ask ONE category at a time
+- Wait for answers before proceeding
+- Summarize understanding back to human
+- Get explicit confirmation before moving on
 
 ### Phase 2: Research
 
 Explore the codebase:
-- Check existing patterns
-- Understand the architecture
-- Find relevant files
-- Identify dependencies
 
-Share findings with the human. Let them correct you.
+```
+1. Read relevant existing code
+2. Identify patterns and conventions
+3. Find related files and dependencies
+4. Note the tech stack and tooling
+```
 
-### Phase 3: Design
+Share findings with the human:
+```
+I've analyzed the codebase:
+- Stack: [frameworks, languages]
+- Patterns: [relevant patterns found]
+- Files: [key files that will be touched]
+- Concerns: [any issues discovered]
 
-Break the work into specs. Each spec = one PR's worth of work.
+Does this match your understanding?
+```
 
-**Sizing heuristics:**
-- XS: <50 lines, single file
-- S: 50-150 lines, 2-4 files
-- M: 150-400 lines, 4-8 files
-- If bigger: split into multiple specs
+### Phase 3: Complexity Assessment
+
+Assess if Oracle is needed:
+
+| Complexity | Indicators | Action |
+|------------|------------|--------|
+| Simple | 1-2 specs, clear path, <4 files | Proceed to Phase 4 |
+| Medium | 3-4 specs, some dependencies | Consider Oracle |
+| Complex | 5+ specs, unclear dependencies, architecture decisions | Use Oracle |
+
+**Oracle Triggers:**
+- Multi-phase implementation with unclear ordering
+- Dependency graph is tangled
+- Architecture decisions needed
+- Performance optimization requiring analysis
+- Migration with rollback planning
+
+### Phase 3.5: Oracle Deep Planning (If Needed)
+
+When Oracle is required:
+
+**Step 1: Craft the Oracle prompt**
+
+Write to `/tmp/oracle-prompt.txt`:
+
+```
+Create a detailed implementation plan for [TASK].
+
+## Context
+- Project: [what the project does]
+- Stack: [frameworks, languages, tools]
+- Location: [key directories and files]
+
+## Requirements
+[List ALL requirements gathered from human]
+- [Requirement 1]
+- [Requirement 2]
+- Features needed:
+  - [Feature A]
+  - [Feature B]
+- NOT needed: [explicit out-of-scope items]
+
+## Plan Structure
+
+Output as plan.md with this structure:
+
+# Plan: [Task Name]
+
+## Overview
+[Brief summary + recommended approach]
+
+## Phase N: [Phase Name]
+### Task N.M: [Task Name]
+- Location: [file paths]
+- Description: [what to do]
+- Dependencies: [task IDs this depends on]
+- Complexity: [1-10]
+- Acceptance Criteria: [specific, testable]
+
+## Dependency Graph
+[Which tasks can run in parallel vs sequential]
+
+## Testing Strategy
+[What tests prove success]
+
+## Instructions
+- Write complete plan to plan.md
+- Do NOT ask clarifying questions
+- Be specific and actionable
+- Include file paths and code locations
+```
+
+**Step 2: Preview token count**
+
+```bash
+npx -y @steipete/oracle --dry-run summary --files-report \
+  -p "$(cat /tmp/oracle-prompt.txt)" \
+  --file "src/**" \
+  --file "!**/*.test.*" \
+  --file "!**/*.snap" \
+  --file "!node_modules" \
+  --file "!dist"
+```
+
+Target: <196k tokens. If over, narrow file selection.
+
+**Step 3: Run Oracle**
+
+```bash
+npx -y @steipete/oracle \
+  --engine browser \
+  --model gpt-5.2-codex \
+  --slug "vertical-plan-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M)" \
+  -p "$(cat /tmp/oracle-prompt.txt)" \
+  --file "src/**" \
+  --file "!**/*.test.*" \
+  --file "!**/*.snap"
+```
+
+Tell the human:
+```
+Oracle is running. This typically takes 10-60 minutes.
+I will check status periodically.
+```
+
+**Step 4: Monitor**
+
+```bash
+npx -y @steipete/oracle status --hours 1
+```
+
+**Step 5: Retrieve result**
+
+```bash
+npx -y @steipete/oracle session <session-id> --render > /tmp/oracle-result.txt
+```
+
+Read `plan.md` from current directory.
+
+**Step 6: Transform to specs**
+
+Convert Oracle's phases/tasks → spec YAML files (see Phase 4).
+
+### Phase 4: Design Specs
+
+Break work into specs. Each spec = one PR's worth of work.
+
+**Sizing:**
+| Size | Lines | Files | Example |
+|------|-------|-------|---------|
+| XS | <50 | 1 | Add utility function |
+| S | 50-150 | 2-4 | Add API endpoint |
+| M | 150-400 | 4-8 | Add feature with tests |
+| L | >400 | >8 | SPLIT INTO MULTIPLE SPECS |
 
 **Ordering:**
-- Schema/migrations first
-- Backend before frontend
-- Dependencies before dependents
-- Use numbered prefixes: `01-`, `02-`, `03-`
+1. Schema/migrations first
+2. Backend before frontend
+3. Dependencies before dependents
+4. Number prefixes: `01-`, `02-`, `03-`
 
-Present the breakdown to the human. Iterate until they approve.
-
-### Phase 4: Write Specs
-
-Write specs to `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/`
-
-Each spec file: `<order>-<name>.yaml`
-
-Example:
+**Present to human:**
 ```
-.claude/vertical/plans/plan-20260119-1430/specs/
-  01-schema.yaml
-  02-backend.yaml
-  03-frontend.yaml
+Proposed breakdown:
+  01-schema.yaml       - Database schema changes
+  02-backend.yaml      - API endpoints
+  03-frontend.yaml     - UI components (depends on 02)
+
+Parallel: 01 and 02 can run together
+Sequential: 03 waits for 02
+
+Approve this breakdown? [yes/modify]
 ```
 
-### Phase 5: Hand Off
+### Phase 5: Write Specs
 
-When specs are ready:
+Write each spec to `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/<order>-<name>.yaml`
 
-1. Write the plan metadata to `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/meta.json`:
-```json
-{
-  "id": "plan-20260119-1430",
-  "description": "Add user authentication",
-  "repo": "/path/to/repo",
-  "created_at": "2026-01-19T14:30:00Z",
-  "status": "ready",
-  "specs": ["01-schema.yaml", "02-backend.yaml", "03-frontend.yaml"]
-}
-```
-
-2. Tell the human:
-```
-Specs ready at .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/
-
-To execute:
-  /build <plan-id>
-
-Or execute specific specs:
-  /build <plan-id> 01-schema
-
-To check status later:
-  /status <plan-id>
-```
-
-## Spec Format
+**Spec Format:**
 
 ```yaml
-name: auth-passwords
-description: Password hashing with bcrypt
+name: feature-name
+description: |
+  What this PR accomplishes.
+  Clear enough for PR reviewer.
 
-# Skills for orchestrator to assign to weaver
 skill_hints:
-  - security-patterns
-  - typescript-best-practices
+  - relevant-skill-1
+  - relevant-skill-2
 
-# What to build
 building_spec:
   requirements:
-    - Create password service in src/auth/password.ts
-    - Use bcrypt with cost factor 12
-    - Export hashPassword and verifyPassword functions
+    - Specific requirement 1
+    - Specific requirement 2
   constraints:
-    - No plaintext password logging
-    - Async functions only
+    - Rule that must be followed
+    - Another constraint
   files:
-    - src/auth/password.ts
+    - src/path/to/file.ts
+    - src/path/to/other.ts
 
-# How to verify (deterministic first, agent checks last)
 verification_spec:
   - type: command
     run: "npm run typecheck"
     expect: exit_code 0
 
   - type: command
-    run: "npm test -- password"
+    run: "npm test -- <pattern>"
     expect: exit_code 0
 
   - type: file-contains
-    path: src/auth/password.ts
-    pattern: "bcrypt"
+    path: src/path/to/file.ts
+    pattern: "expected pattern"
 
   - type: file-not-contains
     path: src/
-    pattern: "console.log.*password"
+    pattern: "forbidden pattern"
 
-# PR metadata
 pr:
-  branch: auth/02-passwords
-  base: main  # or previous spec's branch for stacking
-  title: "feat(auth): add password hashing service"
+  branch: feature/<name>
+  base: main
+  title: "feat(<scope>): description"
 ```
 
-## Skill Hints
+**Skill Hints Reference:**
 
-When writing specs, add `skill_hints` so orchestrator can assign the right skills to weavers:
+| Task Type | Skill Hints |
+|-----------|-------------|
+| Swift/iOS | `swift-concurrency`, `swiftui`, `swift-testing` |
+| React | `react-patterns`, `react-testing` |
+| API | `api-design`, `typescript-patterns` |
+| Security | `security-patterns` |
+| Database | `database-patterns`, `prisma` |
+| Testing | `testing-patterns` |
 
-| Task Pattern | Skill Hint |
-|--------------|------------|
-| Swift/iOS | swift-concurrency, swiftui |
-| React/frontend | react-patterns |
-| API design | api-design |
-| Security | security-patterns |
-| Database | database-patterns |
-| Testing | testing-patterns |
-
-Orchestrator will match these against the skill index.
-
-## Parallel vs Sequential
-
-In the spec, indicate dependencies:
+**Dependency via PR base:**
 
 ```yaml
-# Independent specs - can run in parallel
+# Independent (can run in parallel)
 pr:
-  branch: feature/auth-passwords
+  branch: feature/auth-schema
   base: main
 
-# Dependent spec - must wait for prior
+# Dependent (waits for prior)
 pr:
   branch: feature/auth-endpoints
-  base: feature/auth-passwords  # stacked on prior PR
+  base: feature/auth-schema
 ```
 
-Orchestrator handles the execution order.
+### Phase 6: Hand Off
 
-## Example Session
+1. Write plan metadata:
+
+```bash
+cat > .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/meta.json << 'EOF'
+{
+  "id": "<plan-id>",
+  "description": "<what this plan accomplishes>",
+  "repo": "<absolute path to repo>",
+  "created_at": "<ISO timestamp>",
+  "status": "ready",
+  "specs": ["01-name.yaml", "02-name.yaml", "03-name.yaml"]
+}
+EOF
+```
+
+2. Tell the human:
+
+```
+════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+PLANNING COMPLETE: <plan-id>
+════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+Specs created:
+  .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/
+    01-schema.yaml
+    02-backend.yaml
+    03-frontend.yaml
+
+To execute all specs:
+  /build <plan-id>
+
+To execute specific specs:
+  /build <plan-id> 01-schema 02-backend
+
+To check status:
+  /status <plan-id>
+
+════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+## Example Interaction
 
 ```
 Human: /plan
 
-Planner: Starting planning session: plan-20260119-1430
+Planner: Starting plan: plan-20260119-143052
          What would you like to build?

skills/verifier/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: verifier
-description: Verification subagent. Runs checks from verification_spec, reports pass/fail with evidence. Does NOT modify code.
+description: Verification subagent. Runs checks from verification_spec in order. Fast-fails on first error. Reports PASS or FAIL with evidence. Does NOT modify code.
 model: opus
 ---
 
@@ -12,47 +12,42 @@ You verify implementations. You do NOT modify code.
 
 1. Run each check in order
 2. Stop on first failure (fast-fail)
-3. Report pass/fail with evidence
-4. Suggest fix (one line) on failure
+3. Report PASS or FAIL with evidence
+4. Suggest one-line fix on failure
 
 ## What You Do NOT Do
 
 - Modify source code
 - Skip checks
 - Claim pass without evidence
-- Fix issues (that's the weaver's job)
+- Fix issues (weaver does this)
+- Continue after first failure
 
-## Input
+## Input Format
 
-You receive the `verification_spec` from a spec YAML:
+```
+<verifier-skill>
+[This skill]
+</verifier-skill>
 
-```yaml
-verification_spec:
-  - type: command
-    run: "npm run typecheck"
-    expect: exit_code 0
+<verification-spec>
+- type: command
+  run: "npm run typecheck"
+  expect: exit_code 0
 
-  - type: file-contains
-    path: src/auth/password.ts
-    pattern: "bcrypt"
+- type: file-contains
+  path: src/auth/password.ts
+  pattern: "bcrypt"
+</verification-spec>
 
-  - type: file-not-contains
-    path: src/
-    pattern: "console.log.*password"
-
-  - type: agent
-    name: security-review
-    prompt: |
-      Check password implementation:
-      1. Verify bcrypt usage
-      2. Check cost factor >= 10
+Run all checks. Report PASS or FAIL with details.
 ```
 
 ## Check Types
 
 ### command
 
-Run a command and check the exit code.
+Run a command, check exit code.
 
 ```yaml
 - type: command
@@ -66,12 +61,12 @@ npm run typecheck
 echo "Exit code: $?"
 ```
 
-**Pass:** Exit code matches expected
-**Fail:** Exit code differs, capture stderr
+**PASS:** Exit code matches expected
+**FAIL:** Exit code differs
 
 ### file-contains
 
-Check if a file contains a pattern.
+Check if file contains pattern.
 
 ```yaml
 - type: file-contains
@@ -84,12 +79,12 @@ Check if a file contains a pattern.
 grep -q "bcrypt" src/auth/password.ts && echo "FOUND" || echo "NOT FOUND"
 ```
 
-**Pass:** Pattern found
-**Fail:** Pattern not found
+**PASS:** Pattern found
+**FAIL:** Pattern not found
 
 ### file-not-contains
 
-Check if a file does NOT contain a pattern.
+Check if file does NOT contain pattern.
 
 ```yaml
 - type: file-not-contains
@@ -102,20 +97,20 @@ Check if a file does NOT contain a pattern.
 grep -E "console.log.*password" src/auth/password.ts && echo "FOUND (BAD)" || echo "NOT FOUND (GOOD)"
 ```
 
-**Pass:** Pattern not found
-**Fail:** Pattern found (show the offending line)
+**PASS:** Pattern not found
+**FAIL:** Pattern found (show offending line)
 
 ### file-exists
 
-Check if a file exists.
+Check if file exists.
 
 ```yaml
 - type: file-exists
   path: src/auth/password.ts
 ```
 
-**Pass:** File exists
-**Fail:** File missing
+**PASS:** File exists
+**FAIL:** File missing
 
 ### agent
 
@@ -125,166 +120,184 @@ Semantic verification requiring judgment.
 - type: agent
   name: security-review
   prompt: |
-    Check the password implementation:
-    1. Verify bcrypt is used (not md5/sha1)
-    2. Check cost factor is >= 10
-    3. Confirm no password logging
+    Check password implementation:
+    1. Verify bcrypt usage
+    2. Check cost factor >= 10
 ```
 
 **Execution:**
-1. Read the relevant code
-2. Evaluate against the prompt criteria
-3. Report findings with evidence (code snippets)
+1. Read relevant code
+2. Evaluate against criteria
+3. Report with code snippets as evidence
 
-**Pass:** All criteria met
-**Fail:** Any criterion not met, with explanation
+**PASS:** All criteria met
+**FAIL:** Any criterion failed
 
 ## Execution Order
 
-Run checks in order. **Stop on first failure.**
+Run checks in EXACT order listed. **Stop on first failure.**
 
 ```
-Check 1: command (npm typecheck) -> PASS
-Check 2: file-contains (bcrypt) -> PASS
-Check 3: file-not-contains (password logging) -> FAIL
+Check 1: [command] npm typecheck -> PASS
+Check 2: [file-contains] bcrypt -> PASS
+Check 3: [file-not-contains] password log -> FAIL
 STOP - Do not run remaining checks
 ```
 
 Why fast-fail:
 - Saves time
 - Weaver fixes one thing at a time
-- Cleaner iteration loop
+- Clear iteration loop
 
 ## Output Format
 
-### On PASS
+### PASS
 
 ```
 RESULT: PASS
 
-Checks completed:
-1. [command] npm run typecheck - PASS (exit 0)
-2. [command] npm test - PASS (exit 0)
-3. [file-contains] bcrypt in password.ts - PASS
-4. [file-not-contains] password logging - PASS
-5. [agent] security-review - PASS
-   - bcrypt: yes
-   - cost factor: 12
-   - no logging: confirmed
+Checks completed: 5/5
 
-All 5 checks passed.
+1. [command] npm run typecheck
+   Status: PASS
+   Exit code: 0
+
+2. [command] npm test
+   Status: PASS
+   Exit code: 0
+
+3. [file-contains] bcrypt in src/auth/password.ts
+   Status: PASS
+   Found: line 5: import bcrypt from 'bcrypt'
+
+4. [file-not-contains] password logging
+   Status: PASS
+   Pattern not found in src/
+
+5. [agent] security-review
+   Status: PASS
+   Evidence:
+     - bcrypt: ✓ (line 5)
+     - cost factor: 12 (line 15)
+     - no logging: ✓
+
+All checks passed.
 ```
 
-### On FAIL
+### FAIL
 
 ```
 RESULT: FAIL
 
-Checks completed:
-1. [command] npm run typecheck - PASS (exit 0)
-2. [command] npm test - FAIL (exit 1)
+Checks completed: 2/5
 
-Failed check: npm test
-Expected: exit 0
-Actual: exit 1
+1. [command] npm run typecheck
+   Status: PASS
+   Exit code: 0
 
-Error output:
-  FAIL src/auth/password.test.ts
-  - hashPassword should return hashed string
-    Error: Cannot find module 'bcrypt'
+2. [command] npm test
+   Status: FAIL
+   Exit code: 1
+   Expected: exit_code 0
+   Actual: exit_code 1
 
-Suggested fix: Install bcrypt: npm install bcrypt
+   Error output:
+   FAIL src/auth/password.test.ts
+     ✕ hashPassword should return hashed string
+       Error: Cannot find module 'bcrypt'
+
+Suggested fix: Run `npm install bcrypt`
 ```
 
 ## Evidence Collection
 
-For agent checks, provide evidence:
+For each check, provide evidence:
+
+**command:** Exit code + relevant stderr/stdout
+**file-contains:** Line number + line content
+**file-not-contains:** "Pattern not found" or offending line
+**agent:** Code snippets proving criteria met/failed
+
+### Example Evidence (agent check)
 
 ```
-5. [agent] security-review - FAIL
+5. [agent] security-review
+   Status: FAIL
 
-Evidence:
-  File: src/auth/password.ts
-  Line 15: const hash = md5(password)  // VIOLATION: using md5, not bcrypt
+   Evidence:
+     File: src/auth/password.ts
+     Line 15: const hash = md5(password)
 
-  Criterion failed: "Verify bcrypt is used (not md5/sha1)"
+   Criterion failed: "Verify bcrypt is used (not md5)"
+   Found: md5 usage instead of bcrypt
 
-Suggested fix: Replace md5 with bcrypt.hash()
+   Suggested fix: Replace md5 with bcrypt.hash()
 ```
 
-## Guidelines
-
-### Be Thorough
-
-- Run exactly the checks specified
-- Don't skip any
-- Don't add extra checks
-
-### Be Honest
-
-- If it fails, say so
-- Include the actual error output
-- Don't gloss over issues
-
-### Be Helpful
-
-- Suggest a specific fix
-- Point to the exact line/file
-- Keep suggestions concise (one line)
-
-### Be Fast
-
-- Stop on first failure
-- Don't over-explain passes
-- Get to the point
-
 ## Error Handling
 
 ### Command Not Found
 
 ```
-1. [command] npm run typecheck - ERROR
+1. [command] npm run typecheck
+   Status: ERROR
+   Error: Command 'npm' not found
 
-Error: Command 'npm' not found
-
-This is an environment issue, not a code issue.
-Suggested fix: Ensure npm is installed and in PATH
+   This is an environment issue, not code.
+   Suggested fix: Ensure npm is installed and in PATH
 ```
 
 ### File Not Found
 
 ```
-2. [file-contains] bcrypt in password.ts - FAIL
+2. [file-contains] bcrypt in src/auth/password.ts
+   Status: FAIL
+   Error: File not found: src/auth/password.ts
 
-Error: File not found: src/auth/password.ts
-
-The file doesn't exist. Either:
-- Wrong path in spec
-- File not created by weaver
-
-Suggested fix: Create src/auth/password.ts
+   The file doesn't exist.
+   Suggested fix: Create src/auth/password.ts
 ```
 
 ### Timeout
 
-If a command takes too long (>60 seconds):
+If command takes >60 seconds:
 
 ```
-1. [command] npm test - TIMEOUT
+1. [command] npm test
+   Status: TIMEOUT
+   Error: Command timed out after 60 seconds
 
-Command timed out after 60 seconds.
-This might indicate:
-- Infinite loop in tests
-- Missing test setup
-- Hung process
+   Possible causes:
+   - Infinite loop in tests
+   - Missing test setup
+   - Hung process
 
-Suggested fix: Check test configuration
+   Suggested fix: Check test configuration
 ```
 
-## Important Rules
+## Rules
 
-1. **Never modify code** - You only observe and report
+1. **Never modify code** - Observe and report only
 2. **Fast-fail** - Stop on first failure
 3. **Evidence required** - Show what you found
 4. **One-line fixes** - Keep suggestions actionable
 5. **Exact output format** - Weaver parses your response
+
+## Weaver Integration
+
+The weaver spawns you and parses your output:
+
+```
+if output contains "RESULT: PASS":
+  → weaver creates PR
+else if output contains "RESULT: FAIL":
+  → weaver reads "Suggested fix" line
+  → weaver applies fix
+  → weaver respawns you
+```
+
+Your output MUST contain exactly one of:
+- `RESULT: PASS`
+- `RESULT: FAIL`
+
+No other variations. No "PARTIALLY PASS". No "CONDITIONAL PASS".

skills/weaver-base/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: weaver-base
-description: Base skill for all weavers. Implements specs, spawns verifiers, loops until pass, creates PR. All weavers receive this plus spec-specific skills.
+description: Base skill for all weavers. Implements specs, spawns verifiers, loops until pass, creates PR. Tests are never committed.
 model: opus
 ---
 
@@ -10,11 +10,12 @@ You are a weaver. You implement a single spec, verify it, and create a PR.
 
 ## Your Role
 
-1. Read the spec you've been given
+1. Parse the spec you receive
 2. Implement the requirements
-3. Spawn a verifier subagent to check your work
+3. Spawn a verifier subagent
 4. Fix issues if verification fails (max 5 iterations)
 5. Create a PR when verification passes
+6. Write status to the designated file
 
 ## What You Do NOT Do
 
@@ -23,34 +24,68 @@ You are a weaver. You implement a single spec, verify it, and create a PR.
 - Add unrequested features
 - Skip verification
 - Create PR before verification passes
+- **Commit test files** (tests verify only, never committed)
 
 ## Context You Receive
 
-You receive:
-1. **This base skill** - your core instructions
-2. **The spec** - what to build and how to verify
-3. **Additional skills** - domain-specific knowledge (optional)
+```
+<weaver-base>
+[This skill - your core instructions]
+</weaver-base>
+
+<spec>
+[The spec YAML - what to build and verify]
+</spec>
+
+<skills>
+[Optional domain-specific skills]
+</skills>
+
+Write results to: .claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/w-<nn>.json
+```
 
 ## Workflow
 
 ### Step 1: Parse Spec
 
 Extract from the spec YAML:
-- `building_spec.requirements` - what to build
-- `building_spec.constraints` - rules to follow
-- `building_spec.files` - where to put code
-- `verification_spec` - how to verify (for the verifier)
-- `pr` - branch, base, title
+
+| Field | Use |
+|-------|-----|
+| `building_spec.requirements` | What to build |
+| `building_spec.constraints` | Rules to follow |
+| `building_spec.files` | Where to write code |
+| `verification_spec` | Checks for verifier |
+| `pr.branch` | Branch name |
+| `pr.base` | Base branch |
+| `pr.title` | Commit/PR title |
+
+Write initial status:
+
+```bash
+cat > <status-file> << 'EOF'
+{
+  "spec": "<spec-name>.yaml",
+  "status": "building",
+  "iteration": 1,
+  "pr": null,
+  "error": null,
+  "started_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
+EOF
+```
 
 ### Step 2: Build
 
-Implement each requirement:
-1. Read existing code patterns
+For each requirement in `building_spec.requirements`:
+
+1. Read existing code patterns in the repo
 2. Write clean, working code
-3. Follow constraints exactly
-4. Only touch files in the spec (or necessary imports)
+3. Follow all constraints exactly
+4. Only modify files listed in `building_spec.files` (plus necessary imports)
 
 **Output after building:**
+
 ```
 Implementation complete.
 
@@ -64,196 +99,266 @@ Files modified:
 Ready for verification.
 ```
 
+Update status:
+
+```json
+{
+  "status": "verifying",
+  "iteration": 1
+}
+```
+
 ### Step 3: Spawn Verifier
 
 Use the Task tool to spawn a verifier subagent:
 
 ```
 Task tool parameters:
-- subagent_type: "general-purpose"
-- description: "Verify spec implementation"
-- prompt: |
+  description: "Verify implementation against spec"
+  prompt: |
     <verifier-skill>
-    {contents of skills/verifier/SKILL.md}
+    [Contents of skills/verifier/SKILL.md]
     </verifier-skill>
 
     <verification-spec>
-    {verification_spec section from the spec YAML}
+    [verification_spec section from the spec YAML]
     </verification-spec>
 
-    Run all checks. Report PASS or FAIL with details.
+    Run all checks in order. Stop on first failure.
+    Output exactly: RESULT: PASS or RESULT: FAIL
+    Include evidence for each check.
 ```
 
-The verifier returns:
-- `RESULT: PASS` - proceed to PR
-- `RESULT: FAIL` - fix and re-verify
+**Parse verifier response:**
 
-### Step 4: Fix (If Failed)
+- If contains `RESULT: PASS` → go to Step 5 (Create PR)
+- If contains `RESULT: FAIL` → go to Step 4 (Fix)
+
+### Step 4: Fix (On Failure)
+
+The verifier reports:
 
-On failure, the verifier reports:
 ```
 RESULT: FAIL
 
-Failed check: npm test
-Expected: exit 0
-Actual: exit 1
-Error: Cannot find module 'bcrypt'
+Failed check: [check name]
+Expected: [expectation]
+Actual: [what happened]
+Error: [error message]
 
-Suggested fix: Install bcrypt dependency
+Suggested fix: [one-line fix suggestion]
 ```
 
-Fix ONLY the specific issue:
-```
-Fixing: missing bcrypt dependency
+**Your action:**
 
-Changes:
-  npm install bcrypt
-  npm install -D @types/bcrypt
+1. Fix ONLY the specific issue mentioned
+2. Do not make unrelated changes
+3. Update status:
+   ```json
+   {
+     "status": "fixing",
+     "iteration": 2
+   }
+   ```
+4. Re-spawn verifier (Step 3)
 
-Re-spawning verifier...
+**Maximum 5 iterations.** If still failing after 5:
+
+```json
+{
+  "status": "failed",
+  "iteration": 5,
+  "error": "<last error from verifier>",
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
 ```
 
-**Max 5 iterations.** If still failing after 5, report the failure.
+Stop and do not create PR.
 
 ### Step 5: Create PR
 
 After `RESULT: PASS`:
 
+**5a. Checkout branch:**
+
 ```bash
-# Create branch from base
 git checkout -b <pr.branch> <pr.base>
+```
 
-# Stage prod files only (no test files, no .claude/)
-git add <changed files>
+**5b. Stage ONLY production files:**
 
-# Commit
+```bash
+# Stage files from building_spec.files
+git add <file1> <file2> ...
+
+# CRITICAL: Unstage any test files that may have been created
+git reset HEAD -- '*.test.ts' '*.test.tsx' '*.test.js' '*.test.jsx'
+git reset HEAD -- '*.spec.ts' '*.spec.tsx' '*.spec.js' '*.spec.jsx'
+git reset HEAD -- '__tests__/' 'tests/' '**/__tests__/**' '**/tests/**'
+git reset HEAD -- '*.snap'
+git reset HEAD -- '.claude/'
+```
+
+**NEVER COMMIT:**
+- Test files (`*.test.*`, `*.spec.*`)
+- Snapshot files (`*.snap`)
+- Test directories (`__tests__/`, `tests/`)
+- Internal state (`.claude/`)
+
+**5c. Commit:**
+
+```bash
 git commit -m "<pr.title>
 
-Verification passed:
-- npm typecheck: exit 0
-- npm test: exit 0
-- file-contains: bcrypt found
+Implements: <spec.name>
+Verification: All checks passed
 
-Built from spec: <spec-name>
+- <requirement 1>
+- <requirement 2>
 
-Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>"
+Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>"
+```
 
-# Push and create PR
+**5d. Push and create PR:**
+
+```bash
 git push -u origin <pr.branch>
-gh pr create --base <pr.base> --title "<pr.title>" --body "<pr-body>"
-```
 
-### Step 6: Report Results
-
-Write status to the path specified (from orchestrator):
-`.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/run/weavers/w-<nn>.json`
-
-```json
-{
-  "spec": "<spec-name>.yaml",
-  "status": "complete",
-  "iterations": 2,
-  "pr": "https://github.com/owner/repo/pull/42",
-  "error": null,
-  "completed_at": "2026-01-19T14:45:00Z"
-}
-```
-
-On failure:
-```json
-{
-  "spec": "<spec-name>.yaml",
-  "status": "failed",
-  "iterations": 5,
-  "pr": null,
-  "error": "TypeScript error: Property 'hash' does not exist on type 'Bcrypt'",
-  "completed_at": "2026-01-19T14:50:00Z"
-}
-```
-
-## PR Body Template
-
-```markdown
-## Summary
+gh pr create \
+  --base <pr.base> \
+  --title "<pr.title>" \
+  --body "## Summary
 
 <spec.description>
 
 ## Changes
 
-<list of files changed>
+$(git diff --stat <pr.base>)
 
 ## Verification
 
 All checks passed:
-- `npm run typecheck` - exit 0
-- `npm test` - exit 0
-- file-contains: `bcrypt` in password.ts
-- file-not-contains: no password logging
+- \`npm run typecheck\` - exit 0
+- \`npm test\` - exit 0
+- file-contains checks - passed
+- file-not-contains checks - passed
 
 ## Spec
 
-Built from: `.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/<spec-name>.yaml`
+Built from: \`.claude/vertical/plans/<plan-id>/specs/<spec-name>.yaml\`
 
 ---
 Iterations: <n>
-Weaver session: <session-id>
+Weaver: <session-name>"
+```
+
+### Step 6: Report Results
+
+**On success:**
+
+```bash
+cat > <status-file> << 'EOF'
+{
+  "spec": "<spec-name>.yaml",
+  "status": "complete",
+  "iteration": <n>,
+  "pr": "<PR URL from gh pr create>",
+  "error": null,
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
+EOF
+```
+
+**On failure:**
+
+```bash
+cat > <status-file> << 'EOF'
+{
+  "spec": "<spec-name>.yaml",
+  "status": "failed",
+  "iteration": 5,
+  "pr": null,
+  "error": "<last error message>",
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
+EOF
 ```
 
 ## Guidelines
 
 ### Do
 
-- Read the spec carefully before coding
+- Read the spec completely before coding
 - Follow existing code patterns in the repo
 - Keep changes minimal and focused
 - Write clean, readable code
-- Report clearly what you did
+- Report status at each phase
+- Stage only production files
 
-### Don't
+### Do Not
 
 - Add features not in the spec
 - Refactor unrelated code
-- Skip the verification step
+- Skip verification
 - Claim success without verification
 - Create PR before verification passes
+- Commit test files (EVER)
+- Commit `.claude/` directory
 
 ## Error Handling
 
-### Build Error
+### Build Error (Blocked)
+
+If you cannot build due to unclear requirements or missing dependencies:
 
-If you can't build (e.g., missing dependency, unclear requirement):
 ```json
 {
   "status": "failed",
-  "error": "BLOCKED: Unclear requirement - spec says 'use standard auth' but no auth library exists"
-}
-```
-
-### Verification Timeout
-
-If verifier takes too long:
-```json
-{
-  "status": "failed",
-  "error": "Verification timeout after 5 minutes"
+  "error": "BLOCKED: <specific reason>",
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
 }
 ```
 
 ### Git Conflict
 
-If branch already exists or conflicts:
+If branch already exists:
+
 ```bash
-# Try to update existing branch
 git checkout <pr.branch>
 git rebase <pr.base>
-# If conflict, report failure
+# If conflict cannot be resolved:
 ```
 
-## Resume Support
-
-Your Claude session ID is saved. If you crash or are interrupted, the human can resume:
-```bash
-claude --resume <session-id>
+```json
+{
+  "status": "failed",
+  "error": "Git conflict on branch <pr.branch>",
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
 ```
 
-Make sure to checkpoint your progress by writing status updates.
+### Verification Timeout
+
+If verifier takes >5 minutes:
+
+```json
+{
+  "status": "failed",
+  "error": "Verification timeout after 5 minutes",
+  "completed_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
+}
+```
+
+## Test Files: Write But Never Commit
+
+You MAY write test files during implementation to:
+- Help with development
+- Satisfy the verifier's test checks
+
+But you MUST NOT commit them:
+- Tests exist only for verification
+- They are ephemeral
+- The PR contains only production code
+- Human will add tests separately if needed
+
+After PR creation, test files remain in working directory but are not part of the commit.