Ralplan (Consensus Planning)

Shorthand for /plan --consensus. Triggers iterative planning with Planner, Architect, and Critic agents until consensus is reached.

Flags

• --deliberate: Forces deliberate mode for high-risk work. Adds pre-mortem (3 scenarios) and expanded test planning.

Workflow

1. @planner creates initial plan with RALPLAN-DR summary:
   • Principles (3-5)
   • Decision Drivers (top 3)
   • Viable Options (>=2) with pros/cons
2. @architect reviews for architectural soundness
3. @critic validates quality and testability
4. Loop until critic approves (max 5 iterations)
5. Final plan includes ADR (Decision, Drivers, Alternatives, Why chosen, Consequences)

Pre-Execution Gate

Vague execution requests (e.g., "ralph improve the app") are redirected through ralplan first to ensure explicit scope, testable criteria, and multi-agent consensus.

Passes gate (specific enough): prompts with file paths, function names, issue numbers, numbered steps, or acceptance criteria.

Gated (needs scoping): prompts with only vague descriptions and no concrete anchors.

After Approval

• Execute via /team (parallel agents, recommended) or /ralph (sequential with verification)