loop1-exit-check

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a deterministic exit rubric for Loop 1 ideation refinement, enabling the Main Agent to decide whether the current IDEA.md is sufficiently developed to proceed to Loop 2 stress testing. It returns PASS or FAIL with specific failing criteria listed, ensuring decisions are based on explicit development criteria rather than subjective judgments about idea quality, novelty, or validity.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Binary criteria evaluation: Applies four clearly defined criteria (core claim specificity, mechanism description, differentiation from prior work, and problem scope) to IDEA.md.
• Unified PASS/FAIL output: Returns a single PASS or FAIL result with per-criterion notes for traceability.
• Phase-0 gating: Serves as a gate between ideation (Phase 0) and Loop 2 stress testing, preventing progression until criteria are met.
• Traceable evidence: Attaches explicit reasons for any FAIL to support targeted revisions.

Quick Start

Run the Loop 1 Exit Check rubric on IDEA.md to determine whether to proceed to Loop 2.