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Add callout requiring new_job workflow for job creation
claude Feb 15, 2026
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Revise new_job callout to defer to MCP tool guidance
claude Feb 15, 2026
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18 changes: 18 additions & 0 deletions .claude/skills/deepwork/SKILL.md
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Expand Up @@ -19,6 +19,24 @@ Execute multi-step workflows with quality gate checkpoints.
4. Call `finished_step` with your outputs when done
5. Handle the response: `needs_work`, `next_step`, or `workflow_complete`

## Creating New Jobs

<important>
You MUST create new DeepWork jobs by starting the `new_job` workflow via the DeepWork
MCP tools. Follow the guidance from the DeepWork MCP server as you go through the
workflow — it will walk you through each step.
</important>

To create a new job, use the MCP tools:

1. Call `get_workflows` to confirm the `deepwork_jobs` job is available
2. Call `start_workflow` with:
- `job_name`: `"deepwork_jobs"`
- `workflow_name`: `"new_job"`
- `goal`: a description of what the new job should accomplish
- `instance_id`: a short name for the new job (e.g., `"code_review"`)
3. Follow the instructions returned by the MCP tools as you progress through the workflow

## Intent Parsing

When the user invokes `/deepwork`, parse their intent:
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18 changes: 18 additions & 0 deletions src/deepwork/templates/claude/skill-deepwork.md.jinja
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Expand Up @@ -27,6 +27,24 @@ Execute multi-step workflows with quality gate checkpoints.
4. Call `finished_step` with your outputs when done
5. Handle the response: `needs_work`, `next_step`, or `workflow_complete`

## Creating New Jobs

<important>
You MUST create new DeepWork jobs by starting the `new_job` workflow via the DeepWork
MCP tools. Follow the guidance from the DeepWork MCP server as you go through the
workflow — it will walk you through each step.
</important>

To create a new job, use the MCP tools:

1. Call `get_workflows` to confirm the `deepwork_jobs` job is available
2. Call `start_workflow` with:
- `job_name`: `"deepwork_jobs"`
- `workflow_name`: `"new_job"`
- `goal`: a description of what the new job should accomplish
- `instance_id`: a short name for the new job (e.g., `"code_review"`)
3. Follow the instructions returned by the MCP tools as you progress through the workflow

## Intent Parsing

When the user invokes `/deepwork`, parse their intent:
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