nw-review-workflow

Agent Building

Detailed review process, v2 validation checklist, and scoring methodology for agent definition reviews

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave/blob/HEAD/nWave/skills/nw-review-workflow/SKILL.md

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Agent Review Workflow

V2 Validation Checklist (11 Points)

Run against every agent under review. Each item pass/fail.

Frontmatter format: --- delimited YAML with name and description
Size compliance: Under 400 lines; domain knowledge in Skills
Divergence-only: Only behaviors diverging from Claude defaults
Calm language: No "CRITICAL", "MANDATORY", "ABSOLUTE"
Examples present: 3-5 canonical for critical/subtle behaviors
Least privilege tools: Minimum needed in frontmatter
maxTurns set: Present in frontmatter
Platform safety: Via frontmatter/hooks, not prose
Affirmative phrasing: "Do X" not "Don't do Y"
Consistent terminology: One term per concept
Clear delegation: Description states when to delegate

Scoring Methodology

Per-Dimension Scoring

For each of 7 critique dimensions (from critique-dimensions skill):

Pass: All checks satisfied
Fail: One or more checks not satisfied

Verdict Logic

IF any high-severity dimension fails:
  verdict = "revisions_needed"
ELIF count(medium-severity failures) >= 3:
  verdict = "revisions_needed"
ELSE:
  verdict = "approved"

High-severity: template_compliance, size_and_focus, safety_implementation, priority_validation Medium-severity: divergence_quality, language_and_tone, examples_quality

Evidence Requirements

Every finding includes: Dimension (which of 7) | Severity (high/medium/low) | Finding (observed, with line numbers/counts) | Recommendation (specific fix action)

Common V1 to V2 Migration Issues

Residual Pattern	What to Flag
Embedded YAML config blocks	Should be frontmatter or removed
`activation-instructions` section	Remove -- Claude Code handles activation
`IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION` section	Remove -- not needed in v2
`commands` with 10+ entries	Reduce to 3-5 focused
Inline `embed_knowledge`	Extract to Skills
5+ "production frameworks"	Remove -- platform handles safety
`CRITICAL:` prefixed instructions	Rephrase as calm direct statements
Python/YAML safety code examples	Remove -- aspirational, not executable

Peer Review Protocol

Receive agent file path from builder
Execute full dimension review
Return structured YAML verdict
If revisions_needed, include prioritized fix list
Builder revises and resubmits (max 2 iterations)
On second rejection, escalate to user

Command Template Review

Additional checks for nWave command files (tasks):

Size: 50-60 lines target; >60 warning, >150 major, >500 blocker
Structure: agent activation metadata, context files section, success criteria
Delegation: business logic belongs in agent, not command
No embedded procedural steps (STEP 1, STEP 2)