| Phase | Name | Gate? | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Orient | — | Read memory, load skills, route model tier |
| 1 | Plan | ✋ Gate 1 | Challenge premises, create plan, human approval |
| 2 | Test | — | Failing tests first (TDD via --tdd) |
| 3 | Build | — | Implement per plan; until tests pass in TDD mode |
| 4 | Review | ✋ Gate 2 | 5-dimension audit, human approval |