By name: reflection-loop description: "Self-correction via critique loop - 18.5 percentage point improvement" trigger: "always" priority: 2 dynamic: false created: "2026-01-26"
Reflection Loop Pattern
Self-correction mechanism that achieves 18.5 percentage point improvement (78.6% → 97.1%).
Activation
This skill auto-activates on:
- Complex task completion
- Error detection
- Quality concerns
- User correction patterns
Process
1. Initial Response
Generate first-pass response to the task.
2. Self-Critique
Ask yourself:
- Is the logic correct?
- Are there edge cases missed?
- Does this fully address the requirements?
- What could go wrong?
- Is the code/solution secure?
3. Identify Issues
List specific issues found:
- Logic errors
- Missing edge cases
- Security vulnerabilities
- Performance issues
- Incomplete requirements
4. Revise
For each issue:
- Explain the problem
- Propose fix
- Apply fix
- Verify improvement
5. Final Verification
- Re-check all criteria
- Confirm no regressions
- Validate requirements met
Integration
The reflection loop integrates with:
- Code review workflow
- Test-driven development
- Verification before completion
- Learning engine (captures patterns)
Metrics
Track reflection effectiveness:
- Issues caught in critique
- Revisions made
- Final quality score
- User corrections avoided
Based on research showing 18.5pp improvement with reflection patterns