Skill
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swe-workflow-research

Install
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Install the plugin
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npx claudepluginhub earthmanweb/serena-workflow-engine --plugin serena-workflow-engine

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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

  1. Explore codebase using Serena symbolic tools
  2. Search for patterns using grep/glob
  3. Read relevant files to understand implementation
  4. 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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