FLEXIBLE

Discovery Review Checklist

Gate mode: FLEXIBLE (auto-advance, async review)

Project Brief (`docs/brief.md`)

[ ] Problem statement is specific and evidence-based
[ ] At least 3 direct competitors identified with features and pricing
[ ] Unique value proposition clearly differentiates from competitors
[ ] Target market segment is defined with size estimates
[ ] Key assumptions are listed explicitly
[ ] Technical constraints are identified
[ ] v1 scope recommendation separates in-scope from out-of-scope
[ ] Open questions are documented for planning phase

Risk Assessment (`docs/risks.md`)

[ ] Technical feasibility risks are identified with specifics
[ ] Integration risks are assessed (third-party APIs, services)
[ ] Compliance and regulatory risks are documented
[ ] Scalability concerns are noted with thresholds
[ ] Each risk has a mitigation strategy
[ ] Assumptions are challenged — at least 2 devil's advocate findings

User Personas (`docs/personas.md`)

[ ] At least 2 distinct user personas defined
[ ] Each persona has: role, goals, pain points, workflows
[ ] Primary user journey mapped for each persona
[ ] Key friction points identified
[ ] Personas are realistic (not idealized)

Overall

[ ] All three artifacts are internally consistent
[ ] No critical contradictions between brief, risks, and personas
[ ] Sufficient depth for planning phase to begin