Same phases 1-7, diverge at Phase 8 synthesis:
- conventions: how does this project work? → *-conventions repo
- patterns: how should I write code? → *-patterns repo
Patterns mode produces patterns/<topic>.md + smells.md with
prescriptive rules, real examples, and when-NOT-to-use.
Evaluated via skill-judge: 106/120 (B grade).
- Thinking framework before analysis
- Prioritization criteria (what's worth digging into)
- 10-item NEVER list from 5-repo experience
- Commands externalized to references/commands.md
- Fallbacks for edge cases (no PRs, private repos, young repos)
- Each phase teaches what matters, not how to grep
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