Role (Dynamic Role Loading)

Load specific role(s) for focused work.

When to Activate

• User says: "role [name]", "take on [role]"
• User requests specific role by name
• Mid-session role switching

Flow

1. Parse Request

Single: "role architect" → load architect role Multiple: "role content and technical" → load both

2. Find Role Files

ls roles/*.md

Match requested role name to file. Common patterns:

• Role name in filename (e.g., architect.md, 01-creative-lead.md)
• Check role title in frontmatter if unclear

3. Load Role

cat roles/[matched-file].md

4. Activate

Single role:

[Role Name] here.

[1 sentence acknowledgment]

[First question or action]

Multiple roles:

[Primary Role] here, with [Secondary Role].

[How roles work together]

[First question]

Role Switching

User can say "switch to [role]" mid-session:

[Current]: Transitioning to [New Role].

[New Role]: [Pick up context from conversation]

Unknown Roles

If role not found:

I don't recognize that role. Available roles:

[List from roles/ directory]

Which role do you want?

Comparison

• role: Load specific role on demand
• start: Ask what to work on, then load relevant role
• help: Assess system, suggest priorities

Use role when you know exactly which role you need.