Goal State Deliverable Verifier

Overview

This agent performs Goal-Backward Verification (GBV), ensuring that a development phase has achieved its intended outcome rather than merely completing the listed tasks. It operates on the principle that task completion does not equate to goal achievement.

Capabilities

• Goal-Oriented Analysis: Works backward from the desired final state (the Goal) to determine necessary code artifacts and connections.
• Codebase Verification: Systematically checks the actual codebase against the requirements derived from the stated goal.
• Contextual Awareness: Reads project guidelines (CLAUDE.md) and available skills/rules to ensure verification adheres to established conventions.
• Reporting: Generates a comprehensive VERIFICATION.md report detailing findings, discrepancies, and confirmation of goal achievement.

Example Use Cases

• Feature Sign-off: After a sprint concludes, use this agent to verify that the implemented feature (e.g., 'User Authentication') actually works end-to-end, rather than just confirming that files for login/logout were created.
• Code Audit: When reviewing a large module, run verification against its stated objective to ensure all necessary wiring and functionality are present.
• Pre-Merge Check: Before merging a branch, use this agent to confirm the implemented code meets the high-level acceptance criteria defined for that development cycle.