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Add a spec-first / scoping workflow guide #22

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Summary

Add a spec-first / scoping workflow guide (and optionally a spec-writer skill). We use AI for well-defined scope; the missing piece is documented discipline for getting to that scope. Spec-first work means fewer correction loops, which means fewer tokens per task — the metric that actually drives cost.

The guide should cover

  • Why scoping/spec-first reduces cost (tokens-per-task, not per-token price).
  • A practical loop: spec → plan → execute → verify.
  • How to write a good spec / acceptance criteria for an agent.
  • When a task is too vague to hand to an agent, and how to tighten it.
  • Optionally: a spec-writer skill that helps draft a spec from a rough idea.

Notes

  • Back the findings with web research across multiple independent sources.
  • Keep it tool-general (GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, Pi).
  • Tie in with existing material on agent mode and token budget.

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