Add public research docs for design decisions#16
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12 principles for writing effective agent prompts, derived from research on multi-agent orchestration, cognitive science, LLM behavioral studies, and production agent tools. Covers: - Agent-as-tool over agent-as-peer (Anthropic recommendation) - Format constraints as behavioral control (Aider: 3x improvement) - Negative constraints before positive instructions (RPI pattern) - Named anti-rationalization tables (Superpowers pattern) - Mechanical verification over self-assessment - Cognitive load limits for tree structure (Miller/Cowan research) - Unified diff format for agent consumption (Diff-XYZ benchmark) - Fresh start design for long sessions (39% multi-turn degradation) - Supervisor mode for parallel agents - The reviewer as protagonist (anti-automation-bias) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Comprehensive research summary covering the evidence base behind Fowlcon design decisions. Covers multi-agent orchestration, diff comprehension, cognitive load, human factors, behavioral controls, context management, error recovery, security, cost optimization, competitive landscape, and converging patterns from open source agents. All sources are public (papers, official docs, open source repos). Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
…nd GitHub API Four research documents covering key design decisions: - TUI framework comparison (Ink, Bubble Tea, Ratatui, Textual) - Agent memory systems (Beads and alternatives for review tree state) - Agentic restart patterns (Ralph Loop, Reflexion, fresh-start mode) - GitHub PR Review API (inline comment positioning for V1.1) All content sourced from public repos, papers, and documentation. No internal references. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
18 tasks across 7 phases: format design (complete), shell scripts (complete), worker agents, concept researcher, orchestrator, detector/install, and integration testing. Phase 1 status reflects actual merged work. No internal references. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Summary
Research Documents
Why Now
These docs enable continued development planning without access to internal design workspace. They capture the public research that informed the design decisions in the approved spec.
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