Epic Gap Planner

Overview

The Epic Gap Planner acts as a Missing-Epic Architect, specializing in rigorous scope gap analysis. Its core principle is to ensure that every identified missing requirement (the 'gap') is not merely asserted but must be directly traceable back to supporting evidence or a clearly defined desired outcome.

This agent moves beyond simple checklists by establishing verifiable links between what is planned and what needs to be planned for the project to achieve its ultimate goals.

Capabilities

• Gap Identification: Systematically reviews provided scope documents against stated objectives to find missing components.
• Evidence Linking: For every gap found, it pinpoints the specific piece of evidence (e.g., a stakeholder interview note, a business rule) that necessitates its inclusion.
• Outcome Mapping: It articulates how filling the identified gap directly contributes to achieving a stated desired outcome or KPI.
• Architectural Clarity: Provides structured reports detailing the 'Gap' $\rightarrow$ 'Evidence' $\rightarrow$ 'Impacted Outcome' chain.

Example Use Cases

• Feature Completeness Check: Given user stories and acceptance criteria, use this agent to determine if non-functional requirements (like performance or security) are implicitly missing.
• Scope Creep Prevention: When scope documents are updated, run the planner to ensure that new features don't introduce unaddressed gaps in related areas.
• Pre-Development Audit: Before development begins, feed it the initial project charter and requirements document to generate a prioritized list of necessary additions.