Workflow Comparison Table
Complete reference for all CCW workflows - Compare workflows by invocation, pipeline, use case, complexity, and auto-chain behavior.
Quick Reference
| Workflow | Best For | Level | Self-Contained |
|---|---|---|---|
| workflow-lite-plan | Quick tasks, bug fixes | 2 (Lightweight) | YES |
| workflow-plan → workflow-execute | Complex features | 3-4 (Standard) | NO (requires execute) |
| workflow-tdd-plan → workflow-execute | TDD development | 3 (Standard) | NO (requires execute) |
| workflow-test-fix | Test generation/fix | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| workflow-multi-cli-plan | Multi-perspective planning | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| brainstorm-with-file | Ideation, exploration | 4 (Full) | NO (chains to plan) |
| analyze-with-file | Deep analysis | 3 (Standard) | NO (chains to lite-plan) |
| debug-with-file | Hypothesis-driven debugging | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| collaborative-plan-with-file | Multi-agent planning | 3 (Standard) | NO (chains to execute) |
| roadmap-with-file | Strategic roadmaps | 4 (Strategic) | NO (chains to team-planex) |
| integration-test-cycle | Integration testing | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| refactor-cycle | Tech debt refactoring | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| review-cycle | Code review | 3 (Standard) | YES |
| spec-generator | Specification packages | 4 (Full) | NO (chains to plan) |
| team-planex | Issue batch execution | Team | YES |
| team-lifecycle | Full lifecycle | Team | YES |
| issue pipeline | Issue management | 2.5 (Bridge) | YES |
Complete Comparison Table
| Workflow | Invocation | Pipeline | Use Case | Level | Self-Contained | Auto-Chains To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan+Execute Workflows | ||||||
| workflow-lite-plan | /ccw "task" (auto for low/medium complexity) | explore → plan → confirm → execute | Quick features, bug fixes, simple tasks | 2 (Lightweight) | YES | workflow-test-fix |
| workflow-plan | /ccw "complex feature" (high complexity) | session → context → convention → gen → verify/replan | Complex feature planning, formal verification | 3-4 (Standard) | NO | workflow-execute |
| workflow-execute | /workflow-execute (after plan) | session discovery → task processing → commit | Execute pre-generated plans | 3 (Standard) | YES | review-cycle (optional) |
| workflow-multi-cli-plan | /ccw "multi-cli plan: ..." | ACE context → CLI discussion → plan → execute | Multi-perspective planning | 3 (Standard) | YES | (internal handoff) |
| TDD Workflows | ||||||
| workflow-tdd-plan | /ccw "Implement with TDD" | 6-phase TDD plan → verify | Test-driven development planning | 3 (Standard) | NO | workflow-execute |
| workflow-test-fix | /ccw "generate tests" or auto-chained | session → context → analysis → gen → cycle | Test generation, coverage improvement | 3 (Standard) | YES | (standalone) |
| Brainstorm Workflows | ||||||
| brainstorm | /brainstorm "topic" | mode detect → framework → parallel analysis → synthesis | Multi-perspective ideation | 4 (Full) | YES (ideation only) | workflow-plan |
| brainstorm-with-file | /ccw "brainstorm: ..." | brainstorm + documented artifacts | Documented ideation with session | 4 (Full) | NO | workflow-plan → execute |
| collaborative-plan-with-file | /ccw "collaborative plan: ..." | understanding → parallel agents → plan-note.md | Multi-agent collaborative planning | 3 (Standard) | NO | unified-execute-with-file |
| Analysis Workflows | ||||||
| analyze-with-file | /ccw "analyze: ..." | multi-CLI analysis → discussion.md | Deep understanding, architecture exploration | 3 (Standard) | NO | workflow-lite-plan |
| debug-with-file | /ccw "debug: ..." | hypothesis-driven iteration → debug.log | Systematic debugging | 3 (Standard) | YES | (standalone) |
| Review Workflows | ||||||
| review-cycle | /ccw "review code" | discovery → analysis → aggregation → deep-dive → completion | Code review, quality gates | 3 (Standard) | YES | fix mode (if findings) |
| Specification Workflows | ||||||
| spec-generator | /ccw "specification: ..." | study → discovery → brief → PRD → architecture → epics | Complete specification package | 4 (Full) | YES (docs only) | workflow-plan / team-planex |
| Team Workflows | ||||||
| team-planex | /ccw "team planex: ..." | coordinator → planner wave → executor wave | Issue-based parallel execution | Team | YES | (complete pipeline) |
| team-lifecycle | /ccw "team lifecycle: ..." | spec pipeline → impl pipeline | Full lifecycle specification to validation | Team | YES | (complete lifecycle) |
| team-arch-opt | (architecture optimization) | architecture analysis → optimization | Architecture optimization | Team | YES | (complete) |
| Cycle Workflows | ||||||
| integration-test-cycle | /ccw "integration test: ..." | explore → test dev → test-fix cycle → reflection | Integration testing with iteration | 3 (Standard) | YES | (self-iterating) |
| refactor-cycle | /ccw "refactor: ..." | discover → prioritize → execute → validate | Tech debt discovery and refactoring | 3 (Standard) | YES | (self-iterating) |
| Issue Workflow | ||||||
| issue pipeline | /ccw "use issue workflow" | discover → plan → queue → execute | Structured issue management | 2.5 (Bridge) | YES | (complete pipeline) |
| Roadmap Workflow | ||||||
| roadmap-with-file | /ccw "roadmap: ..." | strategic roadmap → issue creation → execution-plan | Strategic requirement decomposition | 4 (Strategic) | NO | team-planex |
Workflow Level Classification
| Level | Workflows | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (Lightweight) | workflow-lite-plan, docs | Quick execution, minimal phases |
| 2.5 (Bridge) | issue pipeline, rapid-to-issue | Bridge to issue workflow |
| 3 (Standard) | workflow-plan, workflow-execute, workflow-tdd-plan, workflow-test-fix, review-cycle, debug-with-file, analyze-with-file, workflow-multi-cli-plan | Full planning/execution, multi-phase |
| 4 (Full) | brainstorm, spec-generator, brainstorm-with-file, roadmap-with-file | Complete exploration, specification |
| Team | team-planex, team-lifecycle, team-arch-opt | Multi-agent parallel execution |
| Cycle | integration-test-cycle, refactor-cycle | Self-iterating with reflection |
Auto-Chain Reference
| Source Workflow | Auto-Chains To | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| workflow-lite-plan | workflow-test-fix | Default (unless skip-tests) |
| workflow-plan | workflow-execute | After plan confirmation |
| workflow-execute | review-cycle | User choice via Phase 6 |
| workflow-tdd-plan | workflow-execute | After TDD plan validation |
| brainstorm | workflow-plan | Auto-chain for formal planning |
| brainstorm-with-file | workflow-plan → workflow-execute | Auto |
| analyze-with-file | workflow-lite-plan | Auto |
| debug-with-file | (none) | Standalone |
| collaborative-plan-with-file | unified-execute-with-file | Auto |
| roadmap-with-file | team-planex | Auto |
| spec-generator | workflow-plan / team-planex | User choice |
| review-cycle | fix mode | If findings exist |
Self-Contained vs Multi-Skill
| Workflow | Self-Contained | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| workflow-lite-plan | YES | Complete plan + execute |
| workflow-plan | NO | Requires workflow-execute |
| workflow-execute | YES | Complete execution |
| workflow-tdd-plan | NO | Requires workflow-execute |
| workflow-test-fix | YES | Complete generation + execution |
| brainstorm | YES (ideation) | NO for implementation |
| review-cycle | YES | Complete review + optional fix |
| spec-generator | YES (docs) | NO for implementation |
| team-planex | YES | Complete team pipeline |
| team-lifecycle | YES | Complete lifecycle |
| debug-with-file | YES | Complete debugging |
| integration-test-cycle | YES | Self-iterating |
| refactor-cycle | YES | Self-iterating |
Keyword Detection Reference
| Keyword Pattern | Detected Workflow |
|---|---|
urgent, critical, hotfix | bugfix-hotfix |
from scratch, greenfield, new project | greenfield |
brainstorm, ideation, multi-perspective | brainstorm |
debug, hypothesis, systematic | debug-with-file |
analyze, understand, collaborative analysis | analyze-with-file |
roadmap | roadmap-with-file |
specification, PRD, 产品需求 | spec-generator |
integration test, 集成测试 | integration-test-cycle |
refactor, 技术债务 | refactor-cycle |
team planex, wave pipeline | team-planex |
multi-cli, 多模型协作 | workflow-multi-cli-plan |
TDD, test-driven | workflow-tdd-plan |
review, code review | review-cycle |
issue workflow, use issue workflow | issue pipeline |
Workflow Selection Guide
| Task Type | Recommended Workflow | Command Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Quick feature | /ccw "..." | lite-planex → test-fix |
| Bug fix | /ccw "fix ..." | lite-planex --bugfix → test-fix |
| Complex feature | /ccw "..." (detected) | plan → execute → review → test-fix |
| Exploration | /workflow:analyze-with-file "..." | analysis → (optional) lite-planex |
| Ideation | /workflow:brainstorm-with-file "..." | brainstorm → plan → execute |
| Debugging | /workflow:debug-with-file "..." | hypothesis-driven debugging |
| Issue management | /issue:new → /issue:plan → /issue:queue → /issue:execute | issue workflow |
| Multi-issue batch | /issue:discover → /issue:plan --all-pending | issue batch workflow |
| Code review | /cli:codex-review --uncommitted | codex review |
| Team coordination | team-lifecycle or team-planex | team workflow |
| TDD development | /ccw "Implement with TDD" | tdd-plan → execute |
| Integration testing | /ccw "integration test: ..." | integration-test-cycle |
| Tech debt | /ccw "refactor: ..." | refactor-cycle |
| Specification docs | /ccw "specification: ..." | spec-generator → plan |
Greenfield Development Paths
| Size | Pipeline | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Small | brainstorm-with-file → workflow-plan → workflow-execute | 3 |
| Medium | brainstorm-with-file → workflow-plan → workflow-execute → workflow-test-fix | 3 |
| Large | brainstorm-with-file → workflow-plan → workflow-execute → review-cycle → workflow-test-fix | 4 |
Related Documentation
- 4-Level System - Detailed workflow explanation
- Best Practices - Workflow optimization tips
- Examples - Workflow usage examples
- Teams - Team workflow coordination