# feature-dev

Structured 7-phase feature development workflow: explores existing patterns, designs architecture options, and runs code reviews with specialized agents.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · Claude Code · ★ 44635
- Author: Anthropic · official Anthropic repository
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/HEAD/plugins/feature-dev
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/feature-dev

## What it does

The plugin adds the `/feature-dev` command to organize feature work into 7 distinct phases. It avoids rushed coding. First, it clarifies the request and launches 2 to 3 `code-explorer` agents in parallel to inspect your codebase. These agents trace similar implementations and identify key files. Before writing any code, Claude compiles a list of ambiguities regarding edge cases and waits for answers.

During design, `code-architect` agents present 2 or 3 implementation options with clear trade-offs. You pick the preferred strategy. The plugin will not touch any files until you give explicit approval. Once the feature is built, 3 parallel `code-reviewer` agents examine the code for bugs and maintainability issues before marking tasks complete.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install feature-dev@claude-plugins-official
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official
```

## When to use it
- explore existing codebase patterns before adding features
- compare alternative architecture approaches with trade-offs
- resolve edge cases and missing specifications early
- run automated code reviews with specialized inspection agents

## Example prompts
- /feature-dev Add user authentication with OAuth
- /feature-dev Implement Redis cache for API responses
- /feature-dev

## Source text · feature-dev · Apache-2.0

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# Feature Development Plugin

A comprehensive, structured workflow for feature development with specialized agents for codebase exploration, architecture design, and quality review.

## Overview

The Feature Development Plugin provides a systematic 7-phase approach to building new features. Instead of jumping straight into code, it guides you through understanding the codebase, asking clarifying questions, designing architecture, and ensuring quality—resulting in better-designed features that integrate seamlessly with your existing code.

## Philosophy

Building features requires more than just writing code. You need to:
- **Understand the codebase** before making changes
- **Ask questions** to clarify ambiguous requirements
- **Design thoughtfully** before implementing
- **Review for quality** after building

This plugin embeds these practices into a structured workflow that runs automatically when you use the `/feature-dev` command.

## Command: `/feature-dev`

Launches a guided feature development workflow with 7 distinct phases.

**Usage:**
```bash
/feature-dev Add user authentication with OAuth
```

Or simply:
```bash
/feature-dev
```

The command will guide you through the entire process interactively.

## The 7-Phase Workflow

### Phase 1: Discovery

**Goal**: Understand what needs to be built

**What happens:**
- Clarifies the feature request if it's unclear
- Asks what problem you're solving
- Identifies constraints and requirements
- Summarizes understanding and confirms with you

**Example:**
```
You: /feature-dev Add caching
Claude: Let me understand what you need...
        - What should be cached? (API responses, computed values, etc.)
        - What are your performance requirements?
        - Do you have a preferred caching solution?
```

### Phase 2: Codebase Exploration

**Goal**: Understand relevant existing code and patterns

**What happens:**
- Launches 2-3 `code-explorer` agents in parallel
- Each agent explores different aspects (similar features, architecture, UI patterns)
- Agents return comprehensive analyses with key files to read
- Claude reads all identified files to build deep understanding
- Presents comprehensive summary of findings

**Agents launched:**
- "Find features similar to [feature] and trace implementation"
- "Map the architecture and abstractions for [area]"
- "Analyze current implementation of [related feature]"

**Example output:**
```
Found similar features:
- User authentication (src/auth/): Uses JWT tokens, middleware pattern
- Session management (src/session/): Redis-backed, 24hr expiry
- API security (src/api/middleware/): Rate limiting, CORS

Key files to understand:
- src/auth/AuthService.ts:45 - Core authentication logic
- src/middleware/authMiddleware.ts:12 - Request authentication
- src/config/security.ts:8 - Security configuration
```

### Phase 3: Clarifying Questions

**Goal**: Fill in gaps and resolve all ambiguities

**What happens:**
- Reviews codebase findings and feature request
- Identifies underspecified aspects:
  - Edge cases
  - Error handling
  - Integration points
  - Backward compatibility
  - Performance needs
- Presents all questions in an organized list
- **Waits for your answers before proceeding**

**Example:**
```
Before designing the architecture, I need to clarify:

1. OAuth provider: Which OAuth providers? (Google, GitHub, custom?)
2. User data: Store OAuth tokens or just user profile?
3. Existing auth: Replace current auth or add alongside?
4. Sessions: Integrate with existing session management?
5. Error handling: How to handle OAuth failures?
```

**Critical**: This phase ensures nothing is ambiguous before design begins.

### Phase 4: Architecture Design

**Goal**: Design multiple implementation approaches

**What happens:**
- Launches 2-3 `code-architect` agents with different focuses:
  - **Minimal changes**: Smallest change, maximum reuse
  - **Clean architecture**: Maintainability, elegant abstractions
  - **Pragmatic balance**: Speed + quality
- Reviews all approaches
- Forms opinion on which fits best for this task
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