What is the primary purpose of the /arc command?

It acts as the 'front door' to your development session, analyzing your codebase context to route you to the correct specialized workflow based on your intent.

When should I use /arc instead of a direct command?

You should use /arc when starting a session, saying 'let's work on something', or when you are unsure which specific Arc command best fits your current needs.

Does /arc replace other specific commands?

No, /arc is an orchestrator. It is designed to help you determine which specific command (like /arc:ideate or /arc:build) is most appropriate for your current task.

How does Arc gather context about my project?

It performs parallel tasks including a brief codebase scan using a lightweight model, checking for existing documentation in the docs/ directory, and reading the progress journal for recent activity.

Arc Workflow Orchestrator

Name: Arc Workflow Orchestrator
Author: howells

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates the development lifecycle by analyzing codebase context and routing tasks to specialized implementation workflows.

Arc serves as the central command hub for the Arc plugin suite, providing an intelligent entry point for any coding session. It automatically scans the codebase to identify frameworks, patterns, and existing artifacts like tasklists or progress journals to orient the AI. By gathering this context, it acts as a traffic controller, directing the user toward the most appropriate specialized command—whether that is ideating a new feature, fixing a bug, or shipping to production—ensuring a seamless transition from initial idea to working implementation.

Key Features

01Dynamic project status assessment for returning developers

02Context-aware suggestions for next steps in the development flow

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04Automated codebase exploration and pattern detection

05Parallel context gathering from tasklists, visions, and progress journals

06Intelligent intent routing to specialized sub-commands

Use Cases

01Deciding whether to ideate, build, or review code based on current project maturity

02Resuming work on an existing feature by automatically retrieving the latest progress journal entries

03Starting a new session and needing a quick orientation of the project structure

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add howells/arc arc

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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