Workflow audit

When to use

Use this skill when:

• Adding/updating/deleting GUI features (menus, panels, gestures, shortcuts, inspector controls)
• You suspect multiple ways exist to do the same task
• You suspect a feature has no in-product workflow (only config/YAML/manual edits)
• You need to reduce pointer travel and steps without breaking established style patterns

Inputs needed

Ask for (or infer) the scope:

• Which surface(s): canvas, inspector, toolbar, dock, sidebar, context menus
• Which tasks: selection, grouping, import, assignment, YAML round-trip, etc.
• Any “do not change” constraints (keyboard shortcuts, worker counts, etc.)

Process

1) Inventory (atomic first)

1. Identify atomic workflows (gestures/actions) first:
   • selection (single/multi/marquee)
   • open action menus
   • edit values
   • import assets
   • assign assets
   • undo/redo
   • mode toggles
2. Name them consistently (e.g., A1 — Select Single).
3. Compose composite workflows (e.g., W3 — Create formation) by referencing atomic names.

Deliverable:

• A short list of A## and W## workflows (or update existing workflow inventory doc).

2) Detect duplicates (repetitive workflows)

For each composite workflow (W##):

• List all entrypoints (buttons, menus, shortcuts, gestures).
• Flag when the same task is achievable via multiple inconsistent paths (naming, steps, location).
• Decide a single primary path (the one you want users to discover first).

Deliverable:

• “Duplicates” section: task → entrypoints → recommended primary → what to remove/merge.

3) Detect missing workflows

For each capability that exists in data model / UI:

• Confirm there is a user-visible workflow to create/edit/remove it in-product.
• If not, propose the minimal workflow that fits existing patterns.

Deliverable:

• “Missing workflows” section: capability → missing user path → proposed path.

4) Propose improvements (priorities)

Propose changes in priority order:

1. more intuitive
2. fewer steps
3. shorter pointer travel
4. style consistency

If (1–3) conflicts with (4), present tradeoffs and ask the user which to prioritize.

5) Confirmation gate (only for significant changes)

If the proposed change:

• changes a primary entrypoint,
• changes gestures/shortcuts,
• moves actions to different surfaces (near-cursor → inspector/toolbar),
• or breaks an established style pattern,

then stop and ask the user to confirm the new primary workflow before implementing.

6) Implementation guidance (if approved)

• Start with store/helper tests where applicable.
• Add interaction/e2e tests for the primary path where practical.
• Remove/merge redundant entrypoints rather than adding new ones.
• Update workflow docs if workflows materially change.

Output format (recommended)

• Atomic workflows: list A##
• Composite workflows: list W## referencing A##
• Duplicates: task → entrypoints → primary path → removal plan
• Missing: capability → minimal workflow
• Proposed changes: grouped by surface with step/pointer-travel notes
• Confirmation needed: yes/no with reason

Exit criteria

• Every targeted task has one obvious primary path.
• Redundant entrypoints are removed or intentionally retained with a documented reason.
• Missing workflows are added (or explicitly deferred).
• Tests updated for changed workflows when practical.