Feature Analyzer

What it does

The Feature Analyzer skill assists in designing new features and specifications by systematically gathering information and validating ideas. It begins by exploring existing codebases to understand project structure, conventions, and related components. Crucially, it uses a structured questioning process ("AskUserQuestion") to efficiently collect requirements from users, breaking down the process into focused rounds of questions.

When to use it

• When designing a new feature or enhancement for an existing system.
• To clarify the scope and goals of a development task before implementation.
• To ensure alignment with project conventions and related features.
• During initial planning phases when requirements are unclear and need exploration.

Key capabilities

• Codebase Exploration: Analyzes code to understand project structure, tech stack, and existing patterns.
• Structured Questioning (AskUserQuestion): Collects information through a series of predefined questions in batches.
• Requirement Round Management: Organizes questioning into rounds focused on core requirements and technical details.
• Multi-Select Options: Allows for selecting multiple options when answering questions, providing more nuanced input.

Example prompts

• "Let's design a new user authentication feature. I’m using the feature-analyzer skill to design this feature."
• “I need help defining the scope of a new reporting module. Can you use Feature Analyzer to guide me through the process?”
• "Can you analyze our codebase and then ask me questions about a proposed API endpoint?"

Tips & gotchas

• The skill announces its usage at the start ("I'm using the feature-analyzer skill...").
• It utilizes "AskUserQuestion" for efficient data collection; be prepared to answer the presented questions.
• The questioning process is structured into rounds, so expect a series of prompts related to goals and technical details.