feature-research

Research existing architecture before implementing a complex feature.

Feature Research

Before implementing a complex feature, use codebase_search to avoid duplicating patterns and to match existing conventions.

When To Use

• New feature spans multiple modules/services.
• You need to find existing patterns for similar features.
• You need to identify API boundaries, data models, and tests.

Steps

1. Identify the likely "shape" of the feature (routes, state, DB, background jobs, UI).
2. Run codebase_search with a natural language question or description that asks for similar features and relevant files.
3. Extract:
   • Existing patterns to reuse
   • Integration points
   • Config/feature-flag conventions
   • Tests to mirror
4. Propose an implementation plan that matches the repo.
5. Implement.

Query Template

"Find existing implementations similar to . Include endpoints, data models, background tasks, and tests."