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1. User Query

State your goal, expected outcome, and constraints.
Optional context:
  • Files: Source files, config files, documentation, test files.
  • Folders: Component directories, feature folders, asset directories.
  • Images: UI mockups, error screenshots.
  • Git:
    • Diff against uncommitted changes: Changes that haven’t been committed yet.
    • Diff against ‘main’: Changes compared to the main/default branch.
    • Diff against branch: Changes compared to a specific branch of your choice.
    • Diff against commit: Changes compared to a specific commit.
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2. Intent Clarification (if needed)

Traycer asks strategic questions to refine scope:
  • Business goals and user flows.
  • Architecture and integration needs.
  • Performance, security, and scalability requirements.
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3. Phase Generation

Traycer structures work into manageable phases:
  • Phase identification: Clear milestones and outcomes.
  • Sequential breakdown: Logical progression from start to finish.
  • Scope definition: Well-defined boundaries for each phase.
Learn more about managing phases.
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4. Phase Planning

Traycer creates a detailed plan for each phase:
  • Objectives and deliverables.
  • File changes with exact edits.
  • Architecture and approach.
Learn more about plan for each phase.
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5. Hand off to Agent

Execute the generated plan with your AI coding assistant. See supported agents.
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6. Verification with Traycer

Validate each phase before moving on:
  • Compares agent’s implementation against your original plan to ensure requirements.
  • Categorizes verification review comments by severity - Critical, Major, Minor, Outdated.
Learn more about verification.
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7. Next Phase

Advance with preserved context:
  • Carry forward decisions and mappings.
  • Clear progress tracking.
  • Plans adapt based on learnings.

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Managing phases

After Traycer creates your initial phases, you have full control over the phase structure and can modify it as your project evolves.

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Phase selection mode

You can select multiple phases at once and refer to them in chat or merge them into a single phase using AI.

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Adding more phases

Phases add
You can add additional phases at any point in your project:
  • Insert new phases: Add phases between existing ones or at the end.
  • Address new requirements: Add phases for features or changes discovered during development.
  • Refinement phases: Add phases for optimization, testing, or documentation.

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Re-arranging phase order

Phases rearrange
Traycer allows you to re-arrange the order of phases to optimize your development workflow:
  • Drag and drop: Simply drag phases to reorder them in the sequence.
  • Flexible sequencing: Change the order based on new insights or changing priorities.
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