criteria-audit

You can validate execution plan criteria by auditing the file to ensure each criterion includes a type tag like (TEST) or (CODE) and a Verify line. This structured audit flags missing verification metadata and manual reasons before Phase 1 initiation.

Acceptance criteria should include type tags such as (TEST), (CODE), (LINT), (TYPE), (BUILD), (SECURITY), or (BROWSER:DOM). These tags classify the verification method required for each specific automation criterion.

For manual verification items in an execution plan, you must include a MANUAL type tag and explicitly state a Reason: line. The audit process flags any manual criteria missing this required justification metadata.

Yes, the execution plan audit checks Pre-Phase Setup verification lines. All Pre-Phase Setup items must have a Verify: line, and the audit report will flag any missing ones for human review before starting.

You should run an execution plan criteria audit when preparing for Phase 1 or immediately after editing EXECUTION_PLAN.md. Running it at these points ensures all acceptance criteria remain automation-ready and properly structured.