wbWorkflow — Concept Hub
How wb-flow commands compose into repeatable, multi-step workflows.
What is a Workflow?
A workflow in wb-flow is a deliberate sequence of commands that accomplishes a goal larger than any single command can handle. While each /wb* command is self-contained, the real power emerges when commands are chained with intention.
The key insight: workflows are not scripts. They're not automated pipelines. They're human-directed sequences where you choose the next step based on the output of the previous one. The AI executes each step; you steer.
The Three Workflow Layers
| Layer | What It Covers | Key Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | How commands interact, what state they share, what contracts they enforce | Workflow Architecture |
| Lifecycle | The canonical sequence from session start to session close | Ultimate Workflow Lifecycle |
| Sequencing | How tasks within a plan are ordered and executed using DAG dependencies | Sequencing |
The Canonical Daily Workflow
Most days follow this pattern:
Orient → /wbStandup + /wbContext
Plan → /wbPlan (if work is complex)
Execute → /wbWork (repeat per task)
Validate → /wbValid
Commit → /wbGit
Close → /wbStopTrackEach step reads state left by the previous step. /wbStandup surfaces open tasks; /wbPlan decomposes them; /wbWork executes them; /wbValid checks the result; /wbGit commits. The chain is held together by the reports/ file tree, not by in-memory state.
Presentation Layers
For different depths of explanation:
- ELI5 — The workflow concept explained simply
- Practical — Real scenarios and command chains
- Expert — Architecture, state flow, and design decisions
How This Relates to Other Concepts
| Concept | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Command Classification | Defines the role types (Worker, Validator, Critic...) that compose workflows |
| Command Composition | Rules for chaining commands (what can follow what) |
| Plan State Management | How plan files carry state across commands |
| Session Lifecycle | The start-to-finish session pattern that workflows live inside |