Sprint Workflow
Overview
Sprint Workflow describes the convergent diffusion execution model used by the Sprint plugin. A sprint progresses through six distinct phases -- from loading specifications through architectural planning, parallel implementation, testing, review, and finalization.
Prerequisites
- Sprint plugin installed (
/plugin install sprint) - Project onboarded via
/sprint:setup(creates.claude/project-goals.mdand.claude/project-map.md) - Sprint created via
/sprint:newwith a completedspecs.md - Understanding of the agent system (see the
agent-patternsskill)
Instructions
- Phase 0 -- Load Specifications. The orchestrator locates the sprint directory at
.claude/sprint/[N]/, readsspecs.mdfor requirements, readsstatus.mdif resuming a prior iteration, and detects the project type for framework-specific agent selection. See${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/sprint-phases.mdfor the full phase reference. - Phase 1 -- Architectural Planning. The project-architect agent reads
project-map.mdfor architecture context andproject-goals.mdfor business objectives. It produces specification files (api-contract.md,backend-specs.md,frontend-specs.md) and returns SPAWN REQUEST blocks for implementation agents. - Phase 2 -- Implementation. The orchestrator spawns implementation agents in parallel based on the architect's SPAWN REQUEST blocks. Agents include
python-dev,nextjs-dev,cicd-agent, andallpurpose-agent. Each agent reads its assigned spec files and the sharedapi-contract.md, then returns a structured report. - Phase 3 -- Testing. Testing agents execute sequentially:
qa-test-agentruns first (API and unit tests), thenui-test-agentruns browser-based E2E tests. Framework-specific diagnostics agents (e.g.,nextjs-diagnostics-agent) run in parallel with UI tests. All agents produce test reports. - Phase 4 -- Review and Iteration. The architect reviews all agent reports, analyzes conformity against specifications, updates specs (removing completed items, adding fixes for failures), and updates
status.md. The architect then decides: spawn more implementation agents, run more tests, or finalize. - Phase 5 -- Finalization. The orchestrator writes the final
status.mdsummary, ensures all spec files are in a consistent state, cleans up temporary files likemanual-test-report.md, and signals FINALIZE to end the sprint. - Convergence model. Each iteration reduces noise: completed work is removed from specs, working code is preserved, and only failures are re-addressed. Most sprints converge within 3-5 iterations. After 5 iterations without convergence, the orchestrator pauses and prompts for manual intervention.
Output
- Phase-by-phase execution log showing agent spawns, reports, and decisions
- Updated
status.mdafter each iteration reflecting completed and remaining work - Specification files that shrink with each iteration as requirements are satisfied
- Final
status.mdsummary upon sprint completion - FINALIZE signal to the orchestrator when all specs are satisfied
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint stuck in iteration loop (hits 5 iterations) | Specs too broad or contain unresolvable conflicts | Review status.md for blocking issues; narrow scope or resolve conflicting requirements |
| Phase 2 agents not spawned | Architect SPAWN REQUEST missing or malformed | Verify architect agent produced valid SPAWN REQUEST blocks with correct agent names |
| Tests fail repeatedly on same issue | Implementation does not match contract | Compare agent output against api-contract.md; check for schema mismatches |
| Sprint cannot find specs | Wrong sprint directory number | Verify .claude/sprint/[N]/specs.md exists; run /sprint:new if needed |
| Architect skips testing phase | Testing section missing from specs.md |
Add QA: required and UI Testing: required to the specs (see spec-writing skill) |
Examples
Starting a new sprint:
/sprint:new # Creates .claude/sprint/1/specs.md
# Edit specs.md with requirements
/sprint # Executes the full phase lifecycle
Resuming after iteration pause:
# Review .claude/sprint/1/status.md for blockers
# Adjust specs.md to narrow scope or fix conflicts
/sprint # Resumes from Phase 0, reads updated specs and status
Typical convergence flow:
Iteration 1: Architect plans → 3 agents implement → tests find 2 failures
Iteration 2: Architect narrows specs to 2 fixes → agents patch → tests pass
Iteration 3: All specs satisfied → FINALIZE
Resources
${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/sprint-phases.md-- Detailed reference for all six phases with agent assignments and handoff rules- Agent patterns skill for SPAWN REQUEST format and report structure
- Spec writing skill for authoring effective
specs.mdfiles - API contract skill for designing the shared interface between agents
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