When should I use Manifold Quick instead of the full workflow?

Use Quick mode for bug fixes, small features, or refactors that can be described in a single sentence and don't involve security-critical changes.

Can I upgrade a Quick session to a full Manifold analysis?

Yes, you can use the /manifold:m0-init command with the --from-quick flag to expand your existing constraints into the full 7-phase workflow.

Does Quick mode still create documentation?

Yes, it generates a minimal YAML manifold file in your directory to maintain an audit trail and traceability for future developers.

How many constraints should I define in Light Mode?

Focus on 1-3 critical constraints, typically identifying what must be accomplished, what must not break, and the primary goal of the change.

Manifold Quick Workflow

Name: Manifold Quick Workflow
Author: dhanesh

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines development with a fast, three-phase constraint-based workflow for bug fixes and small features.

Manifold Quick (/manifold:m-quick) is a specialized light-mode extension of the Manifold framework designed for rapid iterations where a full seven-phase constraint analysis is unnecessary. It allows developers to quickly define essential technical and business boundaries, generate implementation code with minimal ceremony, and verify results against initial goals. This ensures that even 'quick fixes' maintain high quality and traceability without slowing down the development cycle, providing a perfect balance between speed and architectural rigor.

Key Features

01Streamlined 3-phase workflow: Constrain, Generate, and Verify

02Seamless upgrade path to the full 7-phase Manifold workflow for emerging complexity

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04Tailored support for bug fixes, refactoring, and single-file modifications

05Automatic creation of minimal manifold files for project traceability

06Rapid constraint discovery focusing on 1-3 key invariants or boundaries

Use Cases

01Refactoring existing code segments to improve performance without breaking invariants

02Fixing production bugs while documenting critical technical boundaries

03Implementing simple feature requests that don't require cross-team coordination

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Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dhanesh/manifold manifold-m-quick

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