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# Defer File Template
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Use this structure when creating defer files.
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---
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```markdown
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# Deferred: <Brief Title>
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Created: YYYY-MM-DD
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Status: In Progress | Blocked | Ready to Resume
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## Context
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<2-3 sentences: What were we doing? What triggered this deferral?>
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## Original Intent
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<What is the user trying to accomplish? Capture the goal, not the implementation.>
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## Findings
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<What did the critique/check surface? List issues, trade-offs, or open questions.>
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### Trade-offs Requiring Decision
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- [ ] **<Trade-off 1>**: <Option A> vs <Option B>
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- A: <pros/cons>
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- B: <pros/cons>
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- Recommendation: <if any>
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- [ ] **<Trade-off 2>**: ...
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### Issues Found
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- [ ] <Issue 1>: <brief description>
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- [ ] <Issue 2>: ...
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## Tasks
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<Concrete tasks to complete this work. Check off as completed.>
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- [ ] Resolve trade-off decisions with user
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- [ ] <Task based on findings>
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- [ ] <Implementation task>
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- [ ] Verify work meets original intent
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- [ ] Delete this file when complete
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## Resumption Notes
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<Any context that would help a fresh session pick this up:>
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- Key files: <paths>
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- Related docs: <paths>
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- Commands to run: <if any>
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## Implementation Guidance
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When resuming this work:
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1. Read this file completely before starting
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2. Use subagents (Task tool) for individual tasks - keeps context focused
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3. Have subagents check off tasks in this file as they complete
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4. Coordinate from main thread, delegate execution to subagents
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```
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---
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## Usage Notes
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**Keep it conceptual.** Capture decisions and constraints, not implementation details. The implementing AI has patterns and context to decide HOW.
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**Tasks should be actionable.** Each task should be completable by a subagent with access to the file and codebase. Avoid vague tasks like "figure out the approach."
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**Trade-offs need options.** Don't just flag a trade-off - present the options and your recommendation. User should be able to decide quickly.
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**Include cleanup task.** Always end with "Delete this file when complete" so defer files don't accumulate.
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