What kind of output does the skill generate?

It produces a structured markdown document (feature-context-{slug}.md) containing a problem statement, research findings, gap analysis, and a list of specific questions for stakeholders.

What are codebase patterns in this context?

The agent searches your current repository for similar CLI commands, business logic, or data models to ensure the new feature follows existing project conventions.

Can it analyze existing documentation?

Yes, it can ingest existing architecture or planning documents to assess their completeness and identify areas where more detail is needed vs. the stated goals.

How does it help prevent scope creep?

The skill includes a dedicated process for identifying 'red flag' indicators of scope creep and forces the explicit definition of non-goals and deferred ideas in a 'Parking Lot' section.

Does the Feature Discovery Agent write code?

No, this skill is designed exclusively for the research and discovery phase. It focuses on understanding requirements and identifying gaps rather than making implementation decisions or writing code.

Feature Discovery Agent

Name: Feature Discovery Agent
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Productivity & Workflow

Conducts autonomous research and gap analysis to clarify feature requirements and codebase patterns before implementation.

The Feature Discovery Agent is a specialized tool designed to automate the initial research phase of software development. It analyzes feature requests—whether provided as simple descriptions or existing planning documents—to extract core intent, identify functional gaps, and surface critical questions for stakeholders. By exploring the existing codebase for similar patterns and documenting explicit non-goals, it ensures that developers and stakeholders are aligned on the 'what' and 'why' of a feature before any technical architecture or coding begins, effectively preventing scope creep and reducing rework.

Key Features

01Autonomous gap analysis of new feature requests and existing plans

02Evidence-based problem statement and use scenario generation

03Structured stakeholder question generation with ownership assignment

0418 GitHub stars

05Explicit scope management through non-goal and 'Parking Lot' documentation

06Automated codebase exploration to identify relevant existing patterns

Use Cases

01Refining a vague one-sentence feature request into a detailed context document

02Researching existing codebase patterns to ensure new features align with established standards

03Reviewing draft architecture documents to identify missing edge cases or business logic

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamie-bitflight/claude_skills feature-discovery

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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