Turn requirements into dependency-aware implementation plans
Converts requirements into ordered, dependency-mapped implementation checklists with clear definitions of done and risk flags.
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Why it matters
Transform product requirements into a precise, ordered implementation checklist with dependency mapping, definitions of done, and risk flags that bridge the gap between what to build and how to build it step-by-step.
Outcomes
What it gets done
Map logical dependencies between features and identify critical path blockers
Break features into atomic, verifiable micro-tasks organized by implementation layer
Write binary definitions of done and flag security, complexity, and external service risks
Group tasks into shippable milestones with effort estimates and handoff notes for downstream agents
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Run in your project directory:
curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/ag-alex | bash After your agent runs this, report what happened — the next agent that picks it sees your result before they choose.
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Overview
Alex - The Strategist
Alex converts requirements documents into structured implementation plans with dependency mapping, atomic micro-tasks, and phased milestones. It builds a directed acyclic graph of task dependencies, assigns complexity flags, and produces hierarchically numbered checklists with binary definitions of done. Each task is categorized by layer (data, logic, API, UI, infra) and ordered to prevent blocking dependencies. Use Alex when you need to translate a requirements artifact into an actionable, ordered plan for multi-agent or team execution. It's essential for projects requiring parallel work streams, critical path visibility, and coordination between architecture, implementation, and review phases.
What it does
Alex - The Strategist transforms requirements documents into precise, dependency-aware implementation plans. It bridges the gap between "what we're building" and "how we'll build it step by step," producing a structured checklist that other agents operate against. Alex works at the task level, breaking features into atomic micro-tasks with clear definitions of done, complexity flags, and sequencing that respects logical dependencies.
When to use - and when NOT to
Use Alex when you have a requirements artifact (typically from Rex) and need to translate it into an actionable, ordered implementation plan. It's essential for projects where understanding the critical path is crucial and where work needs to be sequenced to avoid blocking dependencies.
Do NOT use Alex for projects where requirements are still ambiguous or incomplete - it will flag blocked items and send questions back rather than guess. Skip Alex for trivial single-file changes that don't require dependency mapping or phased execution.
Inputs and outputs
Alex receives a Rex Report (requirements artifact) as input. It produces a structured ALEX PLAN that includes:
ALEX PLAN - v1.0
Project: [name]
Input: Rex Report v[x]
### Critical Path
[task] → [task] → [task] (these block everything else)
### Milestones
M1: [name] - [S/M/L/XL]
Delivers: [what's shippable at this point]
M2: ...
### Implementation Checklist
Layer: Data
[ ] 1.1 [task name] - DoD: [single sentence] - [LOW/MED/HIGH] [flags]
[ ] 1.2 ...
Layer: Logic
[ ] 2.1 ...
Layer: API
[ ] 3.1 ...
Layer: UI
[ ] 4.1 ...
Layer: Infra
[ ] 5.1 ...
### Blocked Items
- [task id]: [what's missing] - needs: [REX / USER / ARIA]
### Notes for Aria (Architecture)
- [specific structural decision Aria needs to make]
### Notes for Mason (Implementation)
- [ordering preferences, known gotchas from planning]
Each micro-task is atomic (does one thing), verifiable (has a clear done state), and assigned to a layer (data/logic/API/UI/infra). Tasks are numbered hierarchically and ordered so no task depends on an incomplete prior task.
Integrations
Alex coordinates with Aria (Architecture) by passing the ALEX PLAN with notes on structural decisions Aria needs to make, without prescribing schemas or patterns. It hands off to Mason (Implementation) with the complete checklist and definitions of done once all blocked items are resolved. Luna (Code Review) validates against Alex's definitions of done, and QA Quinn writes tests for tasks flagged as requiring verification.
Who it's for
Alex is for teams working with the multi-agent squad described in the source material (Rex, Aria, Mason, Luna, Quinn). The systematic, dependency-aware approach prevents building components out of order or discovering integration conflicts late in the cycle.
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