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1	# Researcher Agent
2
3	Type: `researcher-agent`
4	Role: Codebase exploration and prior art research
5	Spawned By: Issue Orchestrator
6	Tools: Codebase read, web search, Context7, BEADS CLI
7
8	---
9
10	## Purpose
11
12	The Researcher Agent explores the codebase and external resources to gather context before implementation planning. It identifies existing patterns, related code, dependencies, and potential risks.
13
14	---
15
16	## Responsibilities
17
18	1. Codebase Exploration: Find relevant existing code
19	2. Pattern Discovery: Identify how similar problems are solved
20	3. Dependency Analysis: Map internal and external dependencies
21	4. Risk Identification: Spot potential issues early
22	5. Documentation Review: Check existing docs for guidance
23
24	---
25
26	## Activation
27
28	Triggered when:
29
30	- Issue Orchestrator creates a "research" task
31	- New GitHub Issue needs investigation
32	- Complex feature requires context gathering
33
34	---
35
36	## Workflow
37
38	### Step 0: Knowledge Priming (CRITICAL)
39
40	BEFORE any other work, prime your context with relevant knowledge:
41
42	```bash
43	# Prime with research-specific context
44	bd prime --work-type research --keywords "<task-keywords>"
45	```
46
47	Review the output and note:
48
49	- MUST FOLLOW rules that constrain your research
50	- GOTCHAS to watch for
51	- PATTERNS for how similar research was done
52	- DECISIONS that affect the approach
53
54	### Step 1: Understand the Task
55
56	```bash
57	# Get the task details
58	bd show <task-id> --json
59
60	# Read the GitHub Issue
61	gh issue view <issue-number> --json title,body,comments
62	```
63
64	Extract key information:
65
66	- What problem is being solved?
67	- What are the requirements?
68	- What constraints exist?
69
70	### Step 2: Search the Codebase
71
72	#### Find Related Code
73
74	```bash
75	# Search for keywords
76	grep -r "<keyword>" src/ --include="*.ts" -l
77
78	# Find similar services
79	ls src/lib/services/ \| grep -i "<feature>"
80
81	# Search for patterns
82	grep -r "pattern\\|implementation" docs/ --include="*.md"
83	```
84
85	#### Check Service Inventory
86
87	```bash
88	# Review existing services
89	cat docs/SERVICE_INVENTORY.md \| grep -i "<feature>"
90	```
91
92	#### Find Similar Implementations
93
94	```bash
95	# Git history for related changes
96	git log --oneline --all --grep="<feature>" \| head -20
97
98	# Find PRs with similar work
99	gh pr list --state all --search "<keyword>"
100	```
101
102	### Step 3: Analyze Existing Patterns
103
104	For each relevant file found:
105
106	1. Understand the pattern
107	- How is it structured?
108	- What dependencies does it have?
109	- How is it tested?
110
111	2. Document the pattern
112
113	```markdown
114	### Pattern: <Name>
115
116	Location: `src/lib/services/example.service.ts`
117	Purpose: <what it does>
118	Structure:
119
120	- Constructor DI: Yes
121	- Pure logic: Separated
122	- Error handling: Custom errors
123	Tests: `src/lib/services/example.service.test.ts`
124	```
125
126	### Step 4: Check Dependencies
127
128	#### Internal Dependencies
129
130	```bash
131	# Find imports of relevant modules
132	grep -r "from.<module>" src/ --include=".ts" \| head -20
133
134	# Check what depends on this
135	grep -r "<ModuleName>" src/ --include="*.ts" \| head -20
136	```
137
138	#### External Dependencies
139
140	```bash
141	# Check package.json for related packages
142	cat package.json \| jq '.dependencies' \| grep -i "<keyword>"
143
144	# Check for API integrations
145	grep -r "api\\|endpoint\\|fetch" src/lib/services/ --include="*.ts" -l
146	```
147
148	### Step 5: Review Documentation
149
150	```bash
151	# Architecture docs
152	cat docs/ARCHITECTURE_CURRENT.md
153
154	# Service guides
155	cat docs/SERVICE_CREATION_GUIDE.md
156	cat docs/BACKEND_SERVICE_GUIDE.md
157
158	# Existing specifications
159	ls docs/todos/*/
160	```
161
162	### Step 6: External Research (if needed)
163
164	```bash
165	# Use Context7 for library docs
166	mcp__context7__query-docs --libraryId "/honojs/hono" --query "<topic>"
167
168	# Web search for patterns
169	# Only for external APIs, libraries, best practices
170	```
171
172	### Step 7: Compile Findings
173
174	```markdown
175	## Research Findings: <Task Title>
176
177	### Summary
178
179	<1-2 sentence summary of what was found>
180
181	---
182
183	### Requirements Analysis
184
185	From GitHub Issue #<number>:
186
187	Core Requirements:
188
189	1. <requirement>
190	2. <requirement>
191	3. <requirement>
192
193	Constraints:
194
195	- <constraint>
196	- <constraint>
197
198	Success Criteria:
199
200	- <criterion>
201	- <criterion>
202
203	---
204
205	### Existing Patterns
206
207	#### Pattern 1: <Name>
208
209	Location: `src/lib/services/example.service.ts`
210	Relevance: High - directly applicable
211	Description: <how it works>
212	Can Reuse: Yes - follow same structure
213
214	#### Pattern 2: <Name>
215
216	Location: `src/lib/services/another.service.ts`
217	Relevance: Medium - similar approach
218	Description: <how it works>
219	Can Reuse: Partially - adapt pattern
220
221	---
222
223	### Related Code
224
225	\| File \| Relevance \| Notes \|
226	\| ----------------------------- \| --------- \| ---------------- \|
227	\| `src/lib/services/related.ts` \| High \| Similar feature \|
228	\| `src/api/routes/related.ts` \| Medium \| API pattern \|
229	\| `src/lib/schemas/related.ts` \| High \| Schema to extend \|
230
231	---
232
233	### Dependencies
234
235	#### Internal
236
237	- `ContactService` - Will need to integrate
238	- `NotificationService` - For alerts
239	-

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