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| author | Craig Jennings <c@cjennings.net> | 2026-05-06 06:17:08 -0500 |
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| committer | Craig Jennings <c@cjennings.net> | 2026-05-06 06:17:08 -0500 |
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refactor(skills): convert 16 user-invoked skills to commands
I converted 16 user-invoked skills to commands. Skills cost ~150-300 tokens each per session for descriptions the model uses to auto-route. Commands cost nothing until you type the slash. These 16 are workflows I always trigger deliberately. The auto-routing wasn't earning its keep. This reclaims ~4-5k tokens per session.
Nine skills stayed where auto-routing genuinely helps: debug, root-cause-trace, five-whys, add-tests, frontend-design, humanizer, playwright-js, playwright-py, and pairwise-tests. Pairwise-tests stays a skill because its helper files don't fit a single-file command shape.
For arch-decide, I preserved the upstream MIT LICENSE alongside the command at .claude/commands/arch-decide.LICENSE so attribution stays intact.
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diff --git a/create-v2mom/SKILL.md b/create-v2mom/SKILL.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9d2beef..0000000 --- a/create-v2mom/SKILL.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,426 +0,0 @@ ---- -name: create-v2mom -description: Create a V2MOM (Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, Metrics) strategic framework for any project, goal, or domain — personal infrastructure, business strategy, health goals, financial planning, software development, career planning, or life goals. Walks the user through the five sections in order: Vision first (aspirational picture of success), then Values (2-4 principles that guide decisions), Methods (4-7 prioritized approaches with concrete actions), Obstacles (honest personal and external challenges), and Metrics (measurable outcomes, not vanity metrics). Includes an optional task-migration phase that consolidates an existing todo list under the defined Methods. Use when the user asks to create a V2MOM, build a strategic plan, set goals for a significant project, or apply ruthless prioritization without an existing framework. Do NOT use for simple todo lists, single-decision prompts (use /arch-decide), quick task brainstorming (use /brainstorm), or daily/weekly planning of routine tasks. Produces a document that becomes the project's decision-making source of truth. ---- - -# /create-v2mom — Create a V2MOM Strategic Framework - -Transform vague intentions into a concrete action plan using V2MOM: Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, Metrics. Originated at Salesforce; works for any domain. - -## Problem Solved - -Without a strategic framework, projects suffer from: - -- **Unclear direction** — "get healthier" / "improve my finances" is too vague to act on; every idea feels equally important; no principled way to say "no." -- **Priority inflation** — everything feels urgent; research/planning without execution; active todo list grows beyond manageability. -- **No decision framework** — debates about A vs B waste time; second-guessing after decisions; perfectionism masquerading as thoroughness. -- **Unmeasurable progress** — can't tell if work is actually making things better; no objective "done" signal; vanity metrics only. - -## When to Use - -- Starting a significant project (new business, new habit, new system) -- Existing project has accumulated many competing priorities without clear focus -- You find yourself constantly context-switching between ideas -- Someone asks "what are you trying to accomplish?" and the answer is vague -- Annual or quarterly planning for ongoing projects or life goals - -Particularly valuable for: personal infrastructure (tooling, systems, workflows), health and fitness, financial planning, software package development, business strategy, career development. - -## Exit Criteria - -The V2MOM is complete when: - -1. **All 5 sections have concrete content:** - - Vision: Clear, aspirational picture of success - - Values: 2-4 principles that guide decisions - - Methods: 4-7 concrete approaches with specific actions - - Obstacles: Honest personal/technical challenges - - Metrics: Measurable outcomes (not vanity metrics) -2. **It's useful for decision-making:** can answer "does X fit this V2MOM?" quickly; provides priority clarity (Method 1 > Method 2 > etc.); identifies what NOT to do. -3. **Both parties agree it's ready:** feels complete not rushed; actionable enough to start execution; honest about obstacles (not sugar-coated). - -**Validation questions:** -- Can you articulate the vision in one sentence? -- Do the values help you say "no" to things? -- Are methods ordered by priority? -- Can you immediately identify 3-5 tasks from Method 1? -- Do metrics tell you if you're succeeding? - -## Instructions - -Complete phases in order. Vision informs Values. Values inform Methods. Methods reveal Obstacles. Everything together defines Metrics. - -### Phase 1: Ensure shared understanding of the framework - -Confirm both parties understand what each section means: - -- **Vision:** What you want to achieve (aspirational, clear picture of success) -- **Values:** Principles that guide decisions (2-4 values, defined concretely) -- **Methods:** How you'll achieve the vision (4-7 approaches, ordered by priority) -- **Obstacles:** What's in your way (honest, personal, specific) -- **Metrics:** How you'll measure success (objective, not vanity metrics) - -### Phase 2: Create the document structure - -1. Create file: `docs/[project-name]-v2mom.org` or appropriate location. -2. Add metadata: `#+TITLE`, `#+AUTHOR`, `#+DATE`, `#+FILETAGS`. -3. Create section headings for all 5 components. -4. Add a "What is V2MOM?" overview section at top. - -Save incrementally after each section — V2MOM discussions can run long. - -### Phase 3: Define the Vision - -**Ask:** "What do you want to achieve? What does success look like?" - -**Goal:** Clear, aspirational picture. 1-3 paragraphs describing the end state. - -**Your role:** -- Help articulate what's described -- Push for specificity ("works great" → what specifically works?) -- Identify scope (what's included, what's explicitly out) -- Capture concrete examples the user mentions - -**Good vision characteristics:** -- Paints a picture you can visualize -- Describes outcomes, not implementation -- Aspirational but grounded in reality -- Specific enough to know what's included - -**Examples across domains:** -- Health: "Wake up with energy, complete a 5K without stopping, feel strong in daily activities, stable mood throughout the day." -- Finance: "Six months emergency fund, debt-free except mortgage, automatic retirement savings, financial decisions that don't cause anxiety." -- Software: "A package that integrates seamlessly, has comprehensive documentation, handles edge cases gracefully, that maintainers of other packages want to depend on." - -**Time estimate:** 15-30 minutes if mostly clear; 45-60 minutes if it needs exploration. - -### Phase 4: Define the Values - -**Ask:** "What principles guide your decisions? When faced with A vs B, what values help you decide?" - -**Goal:** 2-4 values with concrete definitions and examples. - -**Your role:** -- Suggest values based on vision discussion -- Push for concrete definitions (not just the word, but what it MEANS) -- Help distinguish between overlapping values -- Identify when examples contradict stated values - -**Common pitfall:** Listing generic words without defining them. -- Bad: "Quality, Speed, Innovation" -- Good: "Sustainable means can maintain this for 10+ years without burning out. No crash diets, no 80-hour weeks, no technical debt I can't service." - -**For each value, capture:** -1. The value name (1-2 words) -2. Definition (what it means in context of this project) -3. Concrete examples (how it manifests) -4. What breaks this value (anti-patterns) - -**Method:** Start with 3-5 candidates. For each, ask "what does [value] mean to you in this context?" Discuss until the definition is concrete. Refine, merge, remove until 2-4 remain. - -**Examples:** -- Health: "Sustainable: Can do this at 80 years old. No extreme diets. Focus on habits that compound over decades." -- Finance: "Automatic: Set up once, runs forever. Don't rely on willpower for recurring decisions." -- Software: "Boring: Use proven patterns. No clever code. Maintainable by intermediate developers. Boring is reliable." - -**Time estimate:** 30-45 minutes. - -### Phase 5: Define the Methods - -**Ask:** "How will you achieve the vision? What approaches will you take?" - -**Goal:** 4-7 methods (concrete approaches) ordered by priority. - -**Your role:** -- Extract methods from vision and values discussion -- Help order by priority (what must happen first?) -- Ensure methods are actionable (not just categories) -- Push for concrete actions under each method -- Watch for method ordering that creates dependencies - -**Structure for each method:** -1. Method name (verb phrase: "Build X", "Eliminate Y", "Establish Z") -2. Aspirational description (1-2 sentences: why this matters) - -**Method ordering matters:** -- Method 1 should be highest priority (blocking everything else) -- Lower-numbered methods should enable higher-numbered ones -- Common ordering patterns: - - Fix → Stabilize → Build → Enhance → Sustain - - Eliminate → Replace → Optimize → Automate → Maintain - - Learn → Practice → Apply → Teach → Systematize - -**Examples:** - -Health: -- Method 1: Eliminate Daily Energy Drains (fix sleep, reduce inflammatory foods, address deficiencies) -- Method 2: Build Baseline Strength (3x/week resistance, progressive overload, compound movements) -- Method 3: Establish Sustainable Nutrition (meal prep, protein targets, vegetable servings) - -Finance: -- Method 1: Stop the Bleeding (eliminate wasteful subscriptions, high-interest debt, impulse purchases) -- Method 2: Build the Safety Net (automate savings, reach $1000 fund, then 3 months expenses) -- Method 3: Invest for the Future (max 401k match, open IRA, automatic contributions) - -Software Package: -- Method 1: Nail the Core Use Case (solve one problem extremely well, clear docs, handle errors gracefully) -- Method 2: Ensure Quality and Stability (comprehensive tests, CI/CD, semantic versioning) -- Method 3: Build Community and Documentation (contribution guide, examples, responsive to issues) - -**Ordering is flexible until it isn't:** After defining all methods, you may realize the ordering is wrong. Swap them. The order represents priority — getting it right matters more than preserving the initial draft. - -**Time estimate:** 45-90 minutes (longest section). - -### Phase 5.5: Brainstorm tasks for each method - -For each method, brainstorm what's missing to achieve it. - -**Ask:** "What else would help achieve this method's goal?" - -**Your role:** -- Suggest additional tasks based on the method's aspirational description -- Consider edge cases and error scenarios -- Identify automation opportunities -- Propose monitoring/visibility improvements -- Challenge if the list feels incomplete (can't reach the goal) -- Challenge if the list feels bloated (items don't contribute to the goal) -- Create sub-tasks for items with multiple steps -- Ensure priorities reflect contribution to the method's goal - -**For each brainstormed task:** -- Describe what it does and why it matters -- Assign priority based on contribution to the method -- Add technical details if known -- Get user agreement before adding - -**Priority system (org-mode):** -- `[#A]` Critical blockers — must be done first, blocks everything else -- `[#B]` High-impact reliability — directly enables the method goal -- `[#C]` Quality improvements — valuable but not blocking -- `[#D]` Nice-to-have — low priority, can defer - -**Time estimate:** 10-15 minutes per method (~50-75 min for 5 methods). - -### Phase 6: Identify the Obstacles - -**Ask:** "What's in your way? What makes this hard?" - -**Goal:** Honest, specific obstacles — both personal and technical/external. - -**Your role:** -- Encourage honesty (obstacles are reality, not failures) -- Help distinguish symptoms from root causes -- Identify patterns in behavior that create obstacles -- Acknowledge challenges without judgment - -**Good obstacle characteristics:** -- Honest about personal patterns -- Specific, not generic -- Acknowledges both internal and external obstacles -- States real stakes (not just "might happen") - -**Common obstacle categories:** -- Personal: perfectionism, hard to say no, gets bored, procrastinates -- Knowledge: missing skills, unclear how to proceed, need to learn -- External: limited time, limited budget, competing priorities -- Systemic: environmental constraints, missing tools, dependencies on others - -**For each obstacle:** name it clearly, describe how it manifests in this project, acknowledge the stakes (what happens because of it). - -**Examples:** - -Health: -- "I get excited about new workout programs and switch before seeing results (pattern: 6 weeks into a program)" -- "Social events involve food and alcohol — saying no feels awkward and isolating" -- "When stressed at work, I skip workouts and eat convenient junk food" - -Finance: -- "Viewing budget as restriction rather than freedom — triggers rebellion spending" -- "FOMO on lifestyle experiences my peers have" -- "Limited financial literacy — don't understand investing beyond 'put money in account'" - -Software: -- "Perfectionism delays releases — always 'one more feature' before v1.0" -- "Maintaining documentation feels boring compared to writing features" -- "Limited time (2-4 hours/week) and competing projects" - -**Time estimate:** 15-30 minutes. - -### Phase 7: Define the Metrics - -**Ask:** "How will you measure success? What numbers tell you if this is working?" - -**Goal:** 5-10 metrics — objective, measurable, aligned with vision/values/methods. - -**Your role:** -- Suggest metrics based on vision, values, methods -- Push for measurable numbers (not "better" — concrete targets) -- Identify vanity metrics (look good but don't measure real progress) -- Ensure metrics align with values and methods - -**Metric categories:** -- **Performance** — measurable outcomes of the work -- **Discipline** — process adherence, consistency, focus -- **Quality** — standards maintained, sustainability indicators - -**Good metric characteristics:** -- Objective (not subjective opinion) -- Measurable (can actually collect the data) -- Actionable (can change behavior to improve it) -- Aligned with values and methods - -**For each metric, capture:** name, current state (if known), target state, how to measure, measurement frequency. - -**Examples:** - -Health: -- Resting heart rate: 70 bpm → 60 bpm (daily via fitness tracker) -- Workout consistency: 3x/week strength training for 12 consecutive weeks -- Sleep quality: 7+ hours per night 6+ nights per week (sleep tracker) -- Energy rating: subjective 1-10 scale, target 7+ weekly average - -Finance: -- Emergency fund: $0 → $6000 (monthly) -- High-interest debt: $8000 → $0 (monthly) -- Savings rate: 5% → 20% of gross income (monthly) -- Financial anxiety: weekly check-in, target "comfortable with financial decisions" - -Software: -- Test coverage: 0% → 80% (coverage tool) -- Issue response time: median < 48 hours (GitHub stats) -- Documentation completeness: all public APIs documented with examples -- Adoption: 10+ GitHub stars, 3+ projects depending on it - -**Time estimate:** 20-30 minutes. - -### Phase 8 (optional): Migrate existing tasks - -If there's an existing `TODO.org` or task list, migrate it under the V2MOM methods. - -**Goal:** Consolidate all project tasks under V2MOM methods, eliminate duplicates, move non-fitting items to someday-maybe. - -**Process:** - -1. **Identify duplicates** — read existing TODO, find tasks already in V2MOM methods, check if V2MOM task has all technical details from the TODO version, enhance if needed, mark original for deletion. -2. **Map tasks to methods** — for each remaining task, ask "which method does this serve?" Add under appropriate method with priority. Preserve task state (DOING, VERIFY, etc.). -3. **Review someday-maybe candidates one-by-one** — for each task that doesn't fit methods, ask: keep in V2MOM (which method)? Move to someday-maybe? Delete? -4. **Final steps** — append someday-maybe items to `docs/someday-maybe.org`; copy completed V2MOM to TODO.org (overwriting). V2MOM becomes the single source of truth. - -**Keep in V2MOM:** DOING tasks (work in progress), VERIFY tasks (need testing/verification), tasks that enable method goals. - -**Move to someday-maybe:** Doesn't directly serve a method's goal; nice-to-have without clear benefit; research task without actionable outcome; architectural change decided not to pursue; unrelated personal task. - -**Delete entirely:** Obsolete tasks (feature removed, problem solved elsewhere); duplicate of something done; task that no longer makes sense. - -**Review one task at a time** — don't batch. Capture reasoning. - -**Time estimate:** Variable — small (~20 tasks) 30-45 min; medium (~50) 60-90 min; large (100+) 2-3 hours. - -This phase is optional — only needed if an existing todo list has substantial content. - -### Phase 9: Review and refine - -Once all sections are complete, review the whole V2MOM together: - -1. **Does the vision excite you?** (If not, why not? What's missing?) -2. **Do the values guide decisions?** (Can you use them to say no to things?) -3. **Are the methods ordered by priority?** (Is Method 1 truly most important?) -4. **Are the obstacles honest?** (Or are you sugar-coating?) -5. **Will the metrics tell you if you're succeeding?** (Or are they vanity metrics?) -6. **Does this V2MOM make you want to DO THE WORK?** (If not, something is wrong.) - -**Refinement:** merge overlapping methods; reorder methods if priorities are wrong; add missing concrete actions; strengthen weak definitions; remove fluff. - -**Red flags:** -- Vision doesn't excite you → Need to dig deeper into what you really want -- Values are generic → Need concrete definitions and examples -- Methods have no concrete actions → Too vague, need specifics -- Obstacles are all external → Need honesty about personal patterns -- Metrics are subjective → Need objective measurements - -### Phase 10: Commit and use - -1. Save the document in its appropriate location. -2. Share with stakeholders (if applicable). -3. Use it immediately — start Method 1 execution or the first triage. -4. Schedule first review (1 week out): is this working? - -Use immediately to validate the V2MOM is practical, not theoretical. Execution reveals gaps that discussion misses. - -## Principles - -### Honesty over aspiration - -V2MOM requires brutal honesty, especially in Obstacles. - -- "I get bored after 6 weeks" (honest) vs "Maintaining focus is challenging" (bland) -- "I have 3 hours per week max" (honest) vs "Time is limited" (vague) -- "I impulse-spend when stressed" (honest) vs "Budget adherence needs work" (passive) - -**Honesty enables solutions.** If you can't name the obstacle, you can't overcome it. - -### Concrete over abstract - -Every section should have concrete examples and definitions. - -**Bad:** Vision "be successful" · Values "Quality, Speed, Innovation" · Methods "improve things" · Metrics "do better" - -**Good:** Vision "Complete a 5K in under 30 min, have energy to play with kids after work, sleep 7+ hours consistently" · Values "Sustainable: can maintain for 10+ years, no crash diets, no injury-risking overtraining" · Methods "Method 1: Fix sleep quality (blackout curtains, consistent bedtime, no screens 1hr before bed)" · Metrics "5K time: current 38 min → target 29 min (measure: monthly timed run)" - -### Priority ordering is strategic - -Method ordering determines what happens first. Get it wrong and you'll waste effort. - -Common patterns: -- **Fix → Build → Enhance → Sustain** (eliminate problems before building) -- **Eliminate → Replace → Optimize** (stop damage before improving) -- **Learn → Practice → Apply → Teach** (build skill progressively) - -Method 1 must address the real blocker — if the foundation is broken, nothing built on it will hold; high-impact quick wins build momentum; must stop the bleeding before rehab. - -### Methods need concrete actions - -If you can't list 3-8 concrete actions for a method, it's too vague. - -**Test:** Can you start working on Method 1 immediately after completing the V2MOM? If the answer is "I need to think about what to do first," the method needs more concrete actions. - -- Too vague: "Method 1: Improve health" -- Concrete: "Method 1: Fix sleep quality → blackout curtains, consistent 10pm bedtime, no screens after 9pm, magnesium supplement, sleep tracking" - -### Metrics must be measurable - -"Better" is not a metric. "Bench press 135 lbs" is a metric. - -For each metric, you must be able to answer: -1. How do I measure this? (exact method or tool) -2. What's the current state? -3. What's the target state? -4. How often do I measure it? -5. What does this metric actually tell me? - -If you can't answer these, it's not a metric yet. - -### V2MOM is a living document - -Not set in stone. As you execute, expect: method reordering (new info reveals priorities), metric adjustments (too aggressive or too conservative), new obstacles emerging, refined value definitions. - -**Update when:** major priority shift occurs; new obstacle emerges that changes approach; metric targets prove unrealistic or too easy; method completion opens new possibilities; quarterly review reveals misalignment. - -**But not frivolously:** Changing the V2MOM every week defeats the purpose. Update on major shifts, not minor tactics. - -### Use it or lose it - -V2MOM only works if you use it for decisions. - -Use it for: -- Weekly reviews (am I working on the right things?) -- Priority decisions (which method does this serve?) -- Saying no to distractions (not in the methods) -- Celebrating wins (shipped Method 1 items) -- Identifying blockers (obstacles getting worse?) - -If 2 weeks pass without referencing the V2MOM, something is wrong — either the V2MOM isn't serving you, or you're not using it. - -## Closing Test - -Can you say "no" to something you would have said "yes" to before? If so, the V2MOM is working. |
