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Domain-specific development mode guidelines for UI, API, database, integration, migration, and specialized workflows. Each mode provides tailored principles, checklists, and patterns for different types of development work.

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skills/modes/SKILL.md

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January 21, 2026

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# Development Mode Skills

This skill provides domain-specific guidelines that agents activate based on the type of work being performed. Each mode extends core principles with specialized requirements for different development contexts.

## Overview

The mode skills provide specialized guidance for:
- **UI Mode** (ui.yaml) - Frontend, accessibility, SEO, visual components
- **API Mode** (api.yaml) - REST/GraphQL endpoints, API design, versioning
- **Database Mode** (db.yaml) - Schema design, migrations, query optimization
- **Integration Mode** (integration.yaml) - External service integration, OAuth, webhooks
- **Migration Mode** (migration.yaml) - Data migration, version upgrades, rollback procedures
- **Performance Mode** (performance.yaml) - Optimization, caching, load testing
- **QA Mode** (qa.yaml) - Testing strategies, coverage requirements, test automation
- **Security Mode** (security.yaml) - Security audits, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing
- **Release Mode** (release.yaml) - Deployment procedures, release management, rollback

## When to Use

Modes are automatically activated based on work context:

### UI Mode
- **Used by**: Nova, Skye, Finn
- **Triggers**: Frontend changes, accessibility updates, SEO optimization
- **Focus**: Lighthouse scores, ARIA compliance, responsive design

### API Mode
- **Used by**: Skye, Kai, Mina
- **Triggers**: Endpoint creation, API versioning, integration work
- **Focus**: REST/GraphQL standards, documentation, versioning

### Database Mode
- **Used by**: Leo, Skye, Kai
- **Triggers**: Schema changes, migrations, query optimization
- **Focus**: Data integrity, indexing, rollback safety

### Integration Mode
- **Used by**: Mina, Iris, Kai
- **Triggers**: External service integration (Stripe, Shopify, AWS, etc.)
- **Focus**: OAuth flows, webhook handling, error resilience

### Migration Mode
- **Used by**: Blake, Leo, Kai
- **Triggers**: Database migrations, version upgrades, data transfers
- **Focus**: Rollback p

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