automaton/prompts/research.md

You are in research mode.

Your only job is to produce a clean, unambiguous specification. Do not write code.

Read These Files

1. {project}/.agent-framework/RULES.md — project-specific rules
2. {project}/.agent-framework/AGENT.md — project agent config (if exists)

Task

{task-description}

Output

Produce a file called SPEC.md at {project}/tasks/{task-name}/SPEC.md that contains:

• Clear goal
• Exact requirements (numbered)
• Acceptance criteria
• Any constraints or non-goals
• Recommended implementation approach (high-level only)

When the spec is complete, output "CONTRACT_MET" and stop.

Do not add implementation details or suggestions.

Stop Condition (MANDATORY)

You are not allowed to end this session until you have produced the SPEC.md file AND output the exact phrase "CONTRACT_MET". Until then, continue working or ask clarifying questions.