Install
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Install the plugin$
npx claudepluginhub earthmanweb/serena-workflow-engine --plugin serena-workflow-engineWant just this skill?
Then install: npx claudepluginhub u/[userId]/[slug]
Description
Code exploration and research without making changes
Tool Access
This skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.
Skill Content
⚠️ WORKFLOW INITIALIZATION
If starting a new session, first read workflow initialization:
mcp__plugin_swe_serena__read_memory("wf/WF_INIT")
Follow WF_INIT instructions before executing this skill.
Workflow Research Skill
Explore and analyze codebase without making any changes.
Purpose
- Understand code structure and patterns
- Find relevant files and functions
- Analyze dependencies and relationships
- Document findings for later use
Actions
- Explore codebase using Serena symbolic tools
- Search for patterns using grep/glob
- Read relevant files to understand implementation
- Document findings in Skill Return section
Restrictions
- NO edits allowed - read-only exploration
- NO file creation - documentation only
- Must update WORKING_MEMORY with findings
Skill Return Format
## Skill Return
- **Skill**: swe-workflow-research
- **Status**: [success|success_with_findings|needs_clarification]
- **Findings Summary**: [2-3 sentences describing what was found]
- **Artifacts**: [list of relevant files, patterns discovered]
- **Next Step Hint**: WF_CLASSIFY
Exit
Output: > **Skill /swe-workflow-research complete** - returning to WF_CLASSIFY
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Last CommitMar 2, 2026
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