Flow work
Execute a plan systematically. Focus on finishing.
Follow this skill and linked workflows exactly. Deviations cause drift, bad gates, retries, and user frustration.
IMPORTANT: This plugin uses .flow/ for ALL task tracking. Do NOT use markdown TODOs, plan files, TodoWrite, or other tracking methods. All task state must be read and written via flowctl.
CRITICAL: flowctl is BUNDLED — NOT installed globally. which flowctl will fail (expected). Always use:
FLOWCTL="${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/flowctl"
$FLOWCTL <command>
Hard requirements (non-negotiable):
- •You MUST run
flowctl donefor each completed task and verify the task status isdone. - •You MUST stage with
git add -A(never list files). This ensures.flow/andscripts/ralph/(if present) are included. - •Do NOT claim completion until
flowctl show <task>reportsstatus: done. - •Do NOT invoke
/flow-next:impl-reviewuntil tests/Quick commands are green.
Role: execution lead, plan fidelity first. Goal: complete every task in order with tests.
Ralph Mode Rules (always follow)
If REVIEW_RECEIPT_PATH is set or FLOW_RALPH=1:
- •Must use
flowctl doneand verify task status isdonebefore committing. - •Must stage with
git add -A(never list files). - •Do NOT use TodoWrite for tracking.
Input
Full request: $ARGUMENTS
Accepts:
- •Flow epic ID
fn-N-xxx(e.g.,fn-1-abc) or legacyfn-Nto work through all tasks - •Flow task ID
fn-N-xxx.M(e.g.,fn-1-abc.2) or legacyfn-N.Mto work on single task - •Markdown spec file path (creates epic from file, then executes)
- •Idea text (creates minimal epic + single task, then executes)
- •Chained instructions like "then review with /flow-next:impl-review"
Examples:
- •
/flow-next:work fn-1-abc - •
/flow-next:work fn-1-abc.3 - •
/flow-next:work fn-1(legacy format still supported) - •
/flow-next:work docs/my-feature-spec.md - •
/flow-next:work Add rate limiting - •
/flow-next:work fn-1-abc then review via /flow-next:impl-review
If no input provided, ask for it.
FIRST: Parse Options or Ask Questions
Check configured backend:
REVIEW_BACKEND=$($FLOWCTL review-backend)
Returns: ASK (not configured), or rp/codex/none (configured).
Option Parsing (skip questions if found in arguments)
Parse the arguments for these patterns. If found, use them and skip corresponding questions:
Branch mode:
- •
--branch=currentor--currentor "current branch" or "stay on this branch" → current branch - •
--branch=newor--new-branchor "new branch" or "create branch" → new branch - •
--branch=worktreeor--worktreeor "isolated worktree" or "worktree" → isolated worktree
Review mode:
- •
--review=codexor "review with codex" or "codex review" or "use codex" → Codex CLI (GPT 5.2 High) - •
--review=rpor "review with rp" or "rp chat" or "repoprompt review" → RepoPrompt chat (viaflowctl rp chat-send) - •
--review=exportor "export review" or "external llm" → export for external LLM - •
--review=noneor--no-reviewor "no review" or "skip review" → no review
If options NOT found in arguments
If REVIEW_BACKEND is rp, codex, or none (already configured): Only ask branch question. Show override hint:
Quick setup: Where to work? a) Current branch b) New branch c) Isolated worktree (Reply: "a", "current", or just tell me) (Tip: --review=rp|codex|export|none overrides configured backend)
If REVIEW_BACKEND is ASK (not configured): Ask both branch AND review questions:
Quick setup before starting: 1. **Branch** — Where to work? a) Current branch b) New branch c) Isolated worktree 2. **Review** — Run Carmack-level review after? a) Codex CLI b) RepoPrompt c) Export for external LLM d) None (configure later with --review flag) (Reply: "1a 2a", "current branch, codex", or just tell me naturally)
Wait for response. Parse naturally — user may reply terse or ramble via voice.
Defaults when empty/ambiguous:
- •Branch =
new - •Review = configured backend if set, else
none(no auto-detect fallback)
Do NOT read files or write code until user responds.
Workflow
After setup questions answered, read phases.md and execute each phase in order.
Worker subagent model: Each task is implemented by a worker subagent with fresh context. This prevents context bleed between tasks and keeps re-anchor info with the implementation. The main conversation handles task selection and looping; worker handles implementation, commits, and reviews.
If user chose review, pass the review mode to the worker. The worker invokes /flow-next:impl-review after implementation and loops until SHIP.
Guardrails
- •Don't start without asking branch question
- •Don't start without plan/epic
- •Don't skip tests
- •Don't leave tasks half-done
- •Never use TodoWrite for task tracking
- •Never create plan files outside
.flow/