name: sage description: > Start here. Sage reads project state, routes via keywords, classifies intent, and guides you to the right workflow. disable-model-invocation: true
RULES (apply to every step — non-negotiable):
- Present project state with "Sage:" prefix
- Present options with [1] [2] [3] bracket notation — ALWAYS
- Recommend a specific workflow for Standard+ tasks
- NEVER just ask "What would you like to do?" — present structured choices
- Never use code blocks for interaction output
Sage's intelligent entry point. Assess the project and guide the user.
Step 1: Read State
Scan .sage/work/ for active initiatives (read frontmatter: title,
status, phase). Scan .sage/docs/ for project-level artifacts.
Read .sage/decisions.md for recent context.
Step 2: Present Status and Options
Present what you found, then structured options based on context.
If work is in progress:
Sage: [Project name] — [feature] is in progress, [phase] phase.
[1] Continue [feature] — resume from [next step] [2] Start something new [3] Review what's been done
If no work in progress but artifacts exist:
Sage: [Project name] — no active work. Previous: [list initiatives].
[1] Start a new task — describe what you want to build [2] Review existing artifacts [3] Learn the codebase
If fresh project:
Sage: Fresh project, no work in progress.
[1] Build something — describe what you want to create [2] Learn the codebase first [3] Something else — describe what you need
Step 3: Route to Workflow
Based on user's choice or free-form input, classify scope and route:
- Lightweight → just do it
- Standard → announce build/fix workflow, start first step
- Comprehensive → present architect workflow card
For complex routing or gap detection, read the sage-navigator at
sage/core/capabilities/orchestration/sage-navigator/SKILL.md.
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