sarosh cd57278069
added spec-panel, which transforms the project specs though the lens … (#346)
Introduces a multi-expert specification review and improvement system
powered by renowned software engineering and specification experts. This
command transforms technical specifications through the lens of industry
  experts, providing actionable feedback and systematic improvement
  recommendations.

  🎯 Key Features

  Expert Panel System
  - 10 Industry Experts: Karl Wiegers, Gojko Adzic, Alistair Cockburn,
  Martin Fowler, Michael Nygard, Sam Newman, Gregor Hohpe, Lisa Crispin,
  Janet Gregory, and Kelsey Hightower
- Domain Specialization: Requirements engineering, architecture,
testing,
   compliance, and cloud-native patterns
  - Authentic Methodologies: Each expert applies their real-world
  frameworks and critique styles

  Analysis Modes
  - Discussion Mode: Collaborative improvement through expert dialogue
  - Critique Mode: Systematic review with prioritized recommendations
  - Socratic Mode: Learning-focused questioning for deeper understanding

  Focus Areas
  - Requirements: Clarity, completeness, testability validation
- Architecture: Interface design, scalability, maintainability analysis
  - Testing: Quality attributes, coverage, edge case identification
- Compliance: Regulatory requirements, security, operational excellence

  🔧 Technical Implementation

  Command Structure
  /sc:spec-panel [content|@file] [--mode discussion|critique|socratic]
  [--focus area] [--iterations N]

  MCP Integration
  - Sequential MCP: Expert panel coordination and structured analysis
  - Context7 MCP: Industry patterns and best practices
  - Persona System: Technical Writer, System Architect, Quality Engineer
  activation

  Quality Metrics
  - Clarity Score (0-10): Language precision and understandability
  - Completeness Score (0-10): Coverage of essential elements
  - Testability Score (0-10): Measurability and validation capability
  - Consistency Score (0-10): Internal coherence assessment

  📊 Output Examples

  Expert Critique Format
  KARL WIEGERS - Requirements Engineering:
   CRITICAL: Password complexity requirements not specified
  📝 RECOMMENDATION: Add requirement "System SHALL enforce password
  complexity: minimum 8 characters, mixed case, numbers"
  🎯 PRIORITY: High - Security vulnerability without standards
  📊 QUALITY IMPACT: +35% security compliance, +20% completeness

  Improvement Roadmap
  - Immediate: Critical security and clarity issues
  - Short-term: Architecture refinements and testing strategies
  - Long-term: Evolution planning and advanced optimizations

  🚀 Integration Patterns

  Workflow 
1. Generate specification using
https://github.com/github/spec-kit/blob/main/spec-driven.md
  2. Review and improve with expert panel
  3. Iterative refinement based on feedback

  CI/CD Integration
  - Specification validation in development workflow
  - Quality gate enforcement with automated checks
  - Version control integration for evolution tracking

  📈 Quality Impact

  Based on an example review:
  - Security Completeness: +35% improvement
  - Requirements Clarity: +14% improvement
  - Testability Score: +19% improvement
  - Production Readiness: +47% improvement
  - Overall Quality: +24% improvement

  🎓 Learning Features

  Educational Value
  - Socratic questioning mode for skill development
  - Expert methodology exposure and learning
  - Progressive specification writing guidance
  - Best practice pattern recognition

  Mentoring Integration
  - Step-by-step improvement guidance
  - Industry standard alignment
  - Professional specification writing techniques

  🔗 Files Changed

  - SuperClaude/Commands/spec-panel.md - Complete command specification

  🧪 Testing

  Includes comprehensive examples:
  - API specification review with security focus
  - Requirements workshop with collaborative analysis
  - Architecture validation with socratic questioning
  - Multi-iteration improvement workflows

This feature significantly enhances SuperClaude's specification analysis
  capabilities, providing professional-grade review and improvement
guidance through authentic expert perspectives and proven methodologies.
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SuperClaude Commands Guide

SuperClaude provides 23 commands for Claude Code: /sc:* commands for workflows and @agent-* for specialists.

Command Types

Type Where Used Format Example
Slash Commands Claude Code /sc:[command] /sc:implement "feature"
Agents Claude Code @agent-[name] @agent-security "review"
Installation Terminal SuperClaude [command] SuperClaude install

Quick Test

# Terminal: Verify installation
python3 -m SuperClaude --version
# Claude Code CLI verification: claude --version

# Claude Code: Test commands
/sc:brainstorm "test project"    # Should ask discovery questions
/sc:analyze README.md           # Should provide analysis

Workflow: /sc:brainstorm "idea"/sc:implement "feature"/sc:test

🎯 Understanding SuperClaude Commands

How SuperClaude Works

SuperClaude provides behavioral context files that Claude Code reads to adopt specialized behaviors. When you type /sc:implement, Claude Code reads the implement.md context file and follows its behavioral instructions.

SuperClaude commands are NOT executed by software - they are context triggers that modify Claude Code's behavior through reading specialized instruction files from the framework.

Command Types:

  • Slash Commands (/sc:*): Trigger workflow patterns and behavioral modes
  • Agent Invocations (@agent-*): Manually activate specific domain specialists
  • Flags (--think, --safe-mode): Modify command behavior and depth

The Context Mechanism:

  1. User Input: You type /sc:implement "auth system"
  2. Context Loading: Claude Code reads ~/.claude/SuperClaude/Commands/implement.md
  3. Behavior Adoption: Claude applies domain expertise, tool selection, and validation patterns
  4. Enhanced Output: Structured implementation with security considerations and best practices

Key Point: This creates sophisticated development workflows through context management rather than traditional software execution.

Installation vs Usage Commands

🖥️ Terminal Commands (Actual CLI software):

  • SuperClaude install - Installs the framework components
  • SuperClaude update - Updates existing installation
  • SuperClaude uninstall - Removes framework installation
  • python3 -m SuperClaude --version - Check installation status

💬 Claude Code Commands (Context triggers):

  • /sc:brainstorm - Activates requirements discovery context
  • /sc:implement - Activates feature development context
  • @agent-security - Activates security specialist context
  • All commands work inside Claude Code chat interface only

Quick Start: Try /sc:brainstorm "your project idea"/sc:implement "feature name"/sc:test to experience the core workflow.

🧪 Testing Your Setup

🖥️ Terminal Verification (Run in Terminal/CMD)

# Verify SuperClaude is working (primary method)
python3 -m SuperClaude --version
# Example output: SuperClaude 4.0.9

# Claude Code CLI version check
claude --version

# Check installed components
python3 -m SuperClaude install --list-components | grep mcp
# Example output: Shows installed MCP components

💬 Claude Code Testing (Type in Claude Code Chat)

# Test basic /sc: command
/sc:brainstorm "test project"
# Example behavior: Interactive requirements discovery starts

# Test command help
/sc:help
# Example behavior: List of available commands

If tests fail: Check Installation Guide or Troubleshooting

📝 Command Quick Reference

Command Type Where to Run Format Purpose Example
🖥️ Installation Terminal/CMD SuperClaude [command] Setup and maintenance SuperClaude install
🔧 Configuration Terminal/CMD python3 -m SuperClaude [command] Advanced configuration python3 -m SuperClaude --version
💬 Slash Commands Claude Code /sc:[command] Workflow automation /sc:implement "feature"
🤖 Agent Invocation Claude Code @agent-[name] Manual specialist activation @agent-security "review"
Enhanced Flags Claude Code /sc:[command] --flags Behavior modification /sc:analyze --think-hard

Remember: All /sc: commands and @agent- invocations work inside Claude Code chat, not your terminal. They trigger Claude Code to read specific context files from the SuperClaude framework.

Table of Contents


Essential Commands

Core workflow commands for immediate productivity:

/sc:brainstorm - Project Discovery

Purpose: Interactive requirements discovery and project planning
Syntax: /sc:brainstorm "your idea" [--strategy systematic|creative]

Use Cases:

  • New project planning: /sc:brainstorm "e-commerce platform"
  • Feature exploration: /sc:brainstorm "user authentication system"
  • Problem solving: /sc:brainstorm "slow database queries"

/sc:implement - Feature Development

Purpose: Full-stack feature implementation with intelligent specialist routing
Syntax: /sc:implement "feature description" [--type frontend|backend|fullstack] [--focus security|performance]

Use Cases:

  • Authentication: /sc:implement "JWT login system"
  • UI components: /sc:implement "responsive dashboard"
  • APIs: /sc:implement "REST user endpoints"
  • Database: /sc:implement "user schema with relationships"

/sc:analyze - Code Assessment

Purpose: Comprehensive code analysis across quality, security, and performance
Syntax: /sc:analyze [path] [--focus quality|security|performance|architecture]

Use Cases:

  • Project health: /sc:analyze .
  • Security audit: /sc:analyze --focus security
  • Performance review: /sc:analyze --focus performance

/sc:business-panel - Strategic Business Analysis

Purpose: Multi-expert business strategy analysis with 9 renowned thought leaders
Syntax: /sc:business-panel "content" [--mode discussion|debate|socratic] [--experts "name1,name2"]

Use Cases:

  • Strategy evaluation: /sc:business-panel "our go-to-market strategy"
  • Competitive analysis: /sc:business-panel @competitor_analysis.pdf --mode debate
  • Innovation assessment: /sc:business-panel "AI product idea" --experts "christensen,drucker"
  • Strategic learning: /sc:business-panel "competitive strategy" --mode socratic

Expert Panel: Christensen, Porter, Drucker, Godin, Kim/Mauborgne, Collins, Taleb, Meadows, Doumont

/sc:spec-panel - Expert Specification Review

Purpose: Multi-expert specification review and improvement using renowned specification and software engineering experts
Syntax: /sc:spec-panel [content|@file] [--mode discussion|critique|socratic] [--focus requirements|architecture|testing|compliance]

Use Cases:

  • Specification review: /sc:spec-panel @api_spec.yml --mode critique --focus requirements,architecture
  • Requirements workshop: /sc:spec-panel "user story content" --mode discussion
  • Architecture validation: /sc:spec-panel @microservice.spec.yml --mode socratic --focus architecture
  • Compliance review: /sc:spec-panel @security_requirements.yml --focus compliance
  • Iterative improvement: /sc:spec-panel @complex_system.spec.yml --iterations 3

Expert Panel: Wiegers, Adzic, Cockburn, Fowler, Nygard, Newman, Hohpe, Crispin, Gregory, Hightower

/sc:troubleshoot - Problem Diagnosis

Purpose: Systematic issue diagnosis with root cause analysis
Syntax: /sc:troubleshoot "issue description" [--type build|runtime|performance]

Use Cases:

  • Runtime errors: /sc:troubleshoot "500 error on login"
  • Build failures: /sc:troubleshoot --type build
  • Performance problems: /sc:troubleshoot "slow page load"

/sc:test - Quality Assurance

Purpose: Comprehensive testing with coverage analysis
Syntax: /sc:test [--type unit|integration|e2e] [--coverage] [--fix]

Use Cases:

  • Full test suite: /sc:test --coverage
  • Unit testing: /sc:test --type unit --watch
  • E2E validation: /sc:test --type e2e

/sc:improve - Code Enhancement

Purpose: Apply systematic code improvements and optimizations
Syntax: /sc:improve [path] [--type performance|quality|security] [--preview]

Use Cases:

  • General improvements: /sc:improve src/
  • Performance optimization: /sc:improve --type performance
  • Security hardening: /sc:improve --type security

/sc:document - Documentation Generation

Purpose: Generate comprehensive documentation for code and APIs
Syntax: /sc:document [path] [--type api|user-guide|technical] [--format markdown|html]

Use Cases:

  • API docs: /sc:document --type api
  • User guides: /sc:document --type user-guide
  • Technical docs: /sc:document --type technical

/sc:workflow - Implementation Planning

Purpose: Generate structured implementation plans from requirements
Syntax: /sc:workflow "feature description" [--strategy agile|waterfall] [--format markdown]

Use Cases:

  • Feature planning: /sc:workflow "user authentication"
  • Sprint planning: /sc:workflow --strategy agile
  • Architecture planning: /sc:workflow "microservices migration"

Common Workflows

Proven command combinations:

New Project Setup

/sc:brainstorm "project concept"      # Define requirements
/sc:design "system architecture"      # Create technical design  
/sc:workflow "implementation plan"    # Generate development roadmap

Feature Development

/sc:implement "feature name"          # Build the feature
/sc:test --coverage                   # Validate with tests
/sc:document --type api               # Generate documentation  

Code Quality Improvement

/sc:analyze --focus quality           # Assess current state
/sc:improve --preview                 # Preview improvements
/sc:test --coverage                   # Validate changes

Bug Investigation

/sc:troubleshoot "issue description"  # Diagnose the problem
/sc:analyze --focus problem-area      # Deep analysis
/sc:improve --fix --safe-mode         # Apply targeted fixes

Specification Development

/sc:spec-panel @existing_spec.yml --mode critique  # Expert review
/sc:spec-panel @improved_spec.yml --iterations 2    # Iterative refinement
/sc:document --type technical                        # Generate documentation

Full Command Reference

Development Commands

Command Purpose Best For
workflow Implementation planning Project roadmaps, sprint planning
implement Feature development Full-stack features, API development
build Project compilation CI/CD, production builds
design System architecture API specs, database schemas

Analysis Commands

Command Purpose Best For
analyze Code assessment Quality audits, security reviews
business-panel Strategic analysis Business decisions, competitive assessment
spec-panel Specification review Requirements validation, architecture analysis
troubleshoot Problem diagnosis Bug investigation, performance issues
explain Code explanation Learning, code reviews

Quality Commands

Command Purpose Best For
improve Code enhancement Performance optimization, refactoring
cleanup Technical debt Dead code removal, organization
test Quality assurance Test automation, coverage analysis
document Documentation API docs, user guides

Project Management

Command Purpose Best For
estimate Project estimation Timeline planning, resource allocation
task Task management Complex workflows, task tracking
spawn Meta-orchestration Large-scale projects, parallel execution

Utility Commands

Command Purpose Best For
git Version control Commit management, branch strategies
index Command discovery Exploring capabilities, finding commands

Session Commands

Command Purpose Best For
load Context loading Session initialization, project onboarding
save Session persistence Checkpointing, context preservation
reflect Task validation Progress assessment, completion validation
select-tool Tool optimization Performance optimization, tool selection

Command Index

By Function:

  • Planning: brainstorm, design, workflow, estimate
  • Development: implement, build, git
  • Analysis: analyze, business-panel, spec-panel, troubleshoot, explain
  • Quality: improve, cleanup, test, document
  • Management: task, spawn, load, save, reflect
  • Utility: index, select-tool

By Complexity:

  • Beginner: brainstorm, implement, analyze, test
  • Intermediate: workflow, design, business-panel, spec-panel, improve, document
  • Advanced: spawn, task, select-tool, reflect

Troubleshooting

Command Issues:

  • Command not found: Verify installation: python3 -m SuperClaude --version
  • No response: Restart Claude Code session
  • Processing delays: Use --no-mcp to test without MCP servers

Quick Fixes:

  • Reset session: /sc:load to reinitialize
  • Check status: SuperClaude install --list-components
  • Get help: Troubleshooting Guide

Next Steps