What are the 7 phases of this development skill?

The workflow consists of Discovery, Codebase Exploration, Clarifying Questions, Architecture, Implementation, Review, and Summary.

Why does this skill create Markdown files in my repo?

It uses files like task_plan.md and findings.md as 'macro memory' to maintain state, track decisions, and ensure context is preserved across long-running tasks.

How do I start a new feature session?

Run the '$complex-feature-dev init' command to generate the necessary planning templates in your repository root, then provide your feature description.

Can I skip the Clarifying Questions phase?

No, the workflow enforces a non-negotiable hard stop at Phase 3 to ensure all requirements and edge cases are resolved before implementation begins.

Does this work on Windows environments?

Yes, the skill includes both Bash and PowerShell scripts to support environment initialization and progress tracking on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Complex Feature Development

Name: Complex Feature Development
Author: littlestudent886

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates a structured 7-phase software development lifecycle with persistent macro-memory for managing large-scale features.

The Complex Feature Development skill provides a codebase-agnostic framework designed to help developers build significant features safely and systematically. It guides Claude through a rigorous 7-phase process—Discovery, Exploration, Clarifying Questions, Architecture, Implementation, Review, and Summary—ensuring that no edge case or architectural constraint is overlooked. By maintaining persistent Markdown files like task_plan.md and findings.md directly in your repository, the skill creates a 'macro memory' that allows for long-running development sessions without losing context or tracking of key technical decisions.

Key Features

01Multi-pass codebase exploration to identify patterns and integration points

02Persistent file-based planning for macro-memory across sessions

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04Mandatory clarifying questions phase to resolve ambiguity before coding

05Cross-platform initialization scripts for macOS, Linux, and Windows

067-phase structured development workflow from discovery to summary

Use Cases

01Standardizing development processes for teams using AI coding assistants

02Building major new features in large or unfamiliar codebases

03Managing complex refactors that require persistent state tracking

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add littlestudent886/complex-dev-skills complex-feature-dev

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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