Compound — Capture Solutions as Knowledge
After fixing a problem, capture the solution as searchable institutional documentation.
Usage
code
/phx:compound Fixed N+1 query in user listing /phx:compound Resolved LiveView timeout in dashboard /phx:compound # Auto-detects from recent session context
Philosophy
Each unit of engineering work should make subsequent units easier — not harder.
Workflow
Step 1: Detect Context
- •If
$ARGUMENTSprovided, use as description - •If no args, check scratchpad DEAD-END/DECISION entries,
git diff,.claude/plans/{slug}/progress.mdfor recent completions - •If unclear, ask: "What problem did you just solve?"
Only document non-trivial problems that required investigation.
Step 2: Search Existing Solutions
bash
mkdir -p .claude/solutions grep -rl "KEYWORD" .claude/solutions/ 2>/dev/null
If found: Create new (different root cause), Update existing (same root cause, new symptom), or Skip.
Step 3: Gather Details and Create Solution
Extract from session context: module, symptoms, investigation steps, root cause, solution code, and prevention advice.
Validate frontmatter against compound-docs/references/schema.md,
then create file using compound-docs/references/resolution-template.md.
Step 4: Decision Menu
- •Continue (default)
- •Promote to Iron Law check — Add to iron-law-judge
- •Update skill reference — Add to relevant skill
- •Update CLAUDE.md — Add prevention rule
Auto-Trigger Phrases
When user says "that worked", "it's fixed", "problem solved",
"the fix was" — suggest /phx:compound.
Iron Laws
- •YAML frontmatter validates or STOP
- •Symptoms must be specific — not "it broke"
- •Root cause is WHY, not WHAT
- •One problem per file
Integration with Workflow
text
/phx:review → Complete → /phx:compound ← YOU ARE HERE
│
.claude/solutions/{category}/{fix}.md
│
/phx:investigate and /phx:plan search here
References
- •
references/compound-workflow.md— Detailed step-by-step - •See also:
compound-docsskill for schema and templates