Intent Build Now

Start building from Intent with strict validation and TDD discipline.

Workflow

/intent-build-now
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Locate Intent file
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Validate completeness ──→ Incomplete? ──→ Show gaps & how to fix
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Ready to build
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Launch idd-task-execution-master agent
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Phase-by-phase TDD execution

Step 1: Locate Intent

Search for Intent file in order:

1. intent/INTENT.md (project root)
2. INTENT.md (current directory)
3. User-specified path

If not found, advise user to run /intent-interview first.

Step 2: Validate Intent Completeness

Required Sections

Check for these essential sections:

Section	Purpose	How to Fix
Responsibilities	What it does / doesn't do	Use /intent-interview to clarify scope
Structure	ASCII diagram of components	Add ## Structure with ASCII diagram
API	Function signatures with params/returns	Define key interfaces in ## API

Quality Checks

Check	Criteria	If Missing
Clarity	No ambiguous terms	Replace vague terms with specifics
Testability	Behaviors map to assertions	Add concrete examples with input → output
Boundaries	Clear scope limits	Add "What it doesn't do" list
Dependencies	External deps listed	Add ## Dependencies section

Multi-Module Projects

For projects with multiple modules, also check:

• intent/architecture/DEPENDENCIES.md exists
• Module dependency graph is defined
• No circular dependencies

Step 3: Report Readiness

If Ready

## Intent Validation: PASSED ✓

Your Intent is ready for implementation:
- ✓ Responsibilities defined
- ✓ Structure documented
- ✓ API signatures clear
- ✓ Examples provided

Launching idd-task-execution-master to plan phases...

Then use Task tool to launch idd-task-execution-master agent with the Intent content.

If Not Ready

## Intent Validation: NEEDS WORK

Your Intent is missing critical elements:

### Missing Sections

1. **Structure** - Add ASCII diagram showing component relationships

Structure

``` ComponentA ──→ ComponentB │ ▼ ComponentC ```

2. **API** - Define key function signatures

API

functionName(param1, param2)

Parameters:

• param1: type - description

Returns: type - description

### Recommended Actions

1. Run `/intent-interview` to refine the Intent
2. Add missing sections manually
3. Run `/intent-build-now` again when ready

**Do not proceed with implementation until Intent is complete.**

Step 4: Launch Execution

When Intent passes validation, use the Task tool:

Task: idd-task-execution-master

Prompt: "Here is the approved Intent for [project name].
Please create a phased execution plan following strict TDD:

[Full Intent content]

Requirements:
1. Break into logical phases
2. Each task: tests first, then implementation
3. Define completion criteria for each phase
4. Plan E2E verification gates"

Integration

/intent-interview     # Create Intent from scratch
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/intent-critique      # Review for over-engineering
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/intent-review        # Section-by-section approval
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/intent-build-now     # THIS SKILL - Validate & start building
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[idd-task-execution-master plans phases]
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[idd-test-master designs tests]
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[idd-code-guru implements]
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[idd-e2e-test-queen validates]
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/intent-sync          # Sync confirmed details back

Agent Coordination

This skill orchestrates the IDD agent team:

Agent	Role	When Called
idd-task-execution-master	Phase planning	After Intent validation passes
idd-test-master	Test design	Called by task-execution-master per task
idd-code-guru	Implementation	After tests are designed
idd-e2e-test-queen	E2E verification	After phase completion

Tips

1. Don't rush validation - An incomplete Intent leads to rework
2. ASCII diagrams are mandatory - They prevent misunderstandings
3. Examples are tests - Every example becomes a test case
4. Boundaries prevent scope creep - Be explicit about what's NOT included