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HiveSpec

Phase 1: Claim

The Claim phase is the entry point of every HiveSpec lifecycle. The agent picks up the next prioritized issue from the backlog and prepares to work on it.

What happens

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  1. Pick the next issue — Select the highest-priority unassigned issue from the backlog
  2. Read repo guidelines — Check CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, CONTRIBUTING.md for conventions
  3. Set up workspace — Create a branch or worktree for isolated work
  4. Assess scope — Determine which phases are needed (a typo fix skips to implement)

Skill

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When to skip phases

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After claiming, the agent assesses scope:

  • Typo/docs fix — Skip to implement
  • Bug fix with clear root cause — Skip design and plan
  • New feature or refactor — Run all phases