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Workflow

Workflow

Execute structured workflow(s) for systematic problem-solving and complex orchestration. This tool runs predefined workflows that guide you through proven methodologies with embedded sequential thinking, multi-agent coordination, and sophisticated process control. Each workflow provides structured steps, tool hints, reasoning requirements, and quality gates for specific problem types. REQUIRES [[concepts]] in responses to build connections in the knowledge graph!

When to Use This Tool

  • Complex multi-step processes requiring orchestration
  • Following established methodologies (design thinking, agile, SLC development)
  • Multi-agent coordination with parallel execution waves
  • Systematic analysis requiring structured approaches with embedded thinking
  • Quality-gated processes with validation checkpoints
  • Sprint execution with RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix) validation
  • Team collaboration using shared frameworks and workflows
  • When you need proven workflows with embedded sequential thinking vs pure free-form exploration

Key features:

  • 42+ predefined workflows covering various domains and methodologies
  • Embedded sequential thinking - workflows specify when to use SequentialThinking tool
  • Multi-agent coordination with parallel task dispatch
  • Queue-based execution - run multiple workflows in sequence
  • Session persistence across workflow steps with SequentialThinking integration
  • Tool hints and orchestration metadata for each step
  • Quality gates, guardrails, and escape hatches
  • RTM validation for sprint workflows
  • Git integration and tracking for development workflows
  • Enhanced thinking requirements with reasoning effort control
  • Process control with stop conditions and next actions
  • Integration with maenifold ecosystem (CodeNav, SearchMemories, WriteMemory, etc.)

Workflow orchestration capabilities:

  • Wave-based execution (discovery wave, validation wave, implementation wave)
  • Parallel agent dispatch (coding-agent, test-agent, desloppification-agent)
  • Cross-tool coordination (CodeNav + SequentialThinking + WriteMemory)
  • Git workflow integration with branch management
  • Requirements traceability with RTM tracking
  • Quality validation with build/test gates
  • Retrospective analysis with pattern extraction

Available workflow types include:

  • Development methodologies (agentic-dev, agentic-slc sprint orchestration)
  • Design frameworks (design-thinking, lean-startup)
  • Analysis methodologies (critical-thinking, strategic-thinking)
  • Reasoning approaches (deductive, inductive, abductive)
  • Creative processes (divergent-thinking, oblique-strategies)
  • Collaboration methods (world-cafe, parallel-thinking)
  • Software development (agile, sdlc)

Parameters explained:

  • sessionId: Continue existing workflow session (maintains state across complex orchestration)
  • workflowId: Start new workflow(s) - single ID or JSON array for multi-workflow execution
  • response: Your response to current workflow step - MUST include [[concepts]]
  • thoughts: Meta-observations about workflow progress and orchestration insights
  • status: Set to 'completed' or 'cancelled' to end session
  • view: Display current queue status and orchestration progress
  • append: Add workflow(s) to existing session queue for extended orchestration

Workflow vs Sequential relationship:

  • Workflow embeds Sequential: Many workflow steps specify 🧠 USE SEQUENTIAL THINKING TOOL
  • Workflow orchestrates: Coordinates multiple tools, agents, and thinking sessions
  • Sequential executes: Provides iterative thinking within workflow steps
  • Use Workflow: For complex orchestrated processes with multiple phases
  • Use Sequential: For focused iterative thinking within a single problem space
  • Combined power: Workflows specify when Sequential thinking is required with estimated thoughts, focus areas, and reasoning effort

Advanced orchestration features:

  • ToolHints metadata specifying required tools and operations
  • Reasoning effort classification (low/medium/high)
  • Stop conditions and quality gates
  • Guardrails preventing scope creep and ensuring quality
  • Enhanced thinking requirements with systematic validation
  • Multi-agent collaboration patterns with shared sessions
  • Git discipline and commit tracking
  • RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix) compliance
  • Escape hatches for ambiguous requirements

You should:

  1. Use ListMcpResources to discover available workflows from asset://workflows/* resources
  2. Choose appropriate workflow(s) for your problem complexity
  3. Follow embedded SequentialThinking requirements when specified
  4. Provide thoughtful responses with [[concepts]] at each orchestration step
  5. Complete workflows fully rather than abandoning mid-orchestration
  6. Use multi-workflow approaches for comprehensive systematic analysis
  7. Respect tool hints and quality gates built into workflow steps
  8. Leverage maenifold ecosystem integration (CodeNav, SearchMemories, etc.)

maenifold Integration:

  • Workflows coordinate maenifold's full tool ecosystem
  • SearchMemories and WriteMemory for knowledge graph integration
  • BuildContext for concept relationship exploration
  • Multi-agent dispatch with Task tool coordination
  • Git workflow management and tracking
  • RTM-driven development with traceability validation
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