gsd-autonomous

Autonomous project phase execution uses a predefined discuss-plan-execute cycle to run milestones automatically, only stopping for user decision gates at critical junctures to reduce manual oversight. It manages state files and generates artifacts throughout.

The discuss-plan-execute workflow is an automated cycle that handles phase discovery, generates phase artifacts like CONTEXT.md and PLANs, and updates project state files. It progresses through milestones autonomously while preserving user decision gates at phase boundaries.

Yes, flexible phase control supports starting from specific phases, stopping at designated milestones, or running single phases interactively. You can target individual milestones without executing the entire remaining project roadmap.

Autonomous execution automatically updates project state files including STATE.md and ROADMAP.md while generating phase artifacts like CONTEXT.md, PLANs, and SUMMARYs. This ensures continuous state management across long-term project scaling.

Autonomous milestone automation is not ideal for projects requiring continuous manual oversight or lacking clear phase boundaries. It suits milestone-based projects where decision gates at phase boundaries provide sufficient control over autonomous progression.

Autonomous phase execution integrates with existing project state by reading and updating ROADMAP.md and STATE.md files. Having these project state files established ensures accurate phase discovery and milestone tracking during automated execution.