1
You approve
Idea enters the dev loop queue
2
Proposer
AI writes a full spec + verification plan
3
Gate check
Migration? New endpoint? Flags for you if risky
4
Build + Test
Isolated worktree, endpoint tests, PM2 check
5
Audit
Security scan — veto power, can block deploy
6
Auto-deploy
DB backup → deploy → smoke test → rollback if fail
S-complexity ideas auto-approve at 2 AM. M/L need your sign-off here. Backlog saves ideas for later without entering the queue.