ace-pattern-learning

ACE Pattern Learning Skill

This skill provides pattern-based learning for coding tasks.

When This Skill Activates

Copilot will automatically load this skill when your request contains:

• Implementation: implement, build, create, add, develop, write
• Modification: update, modify, change, edit, enhance, extend
• Debugging: debug, fix, troubleshoot, resolve, diagnose
• Refactoring: refactor, optimize, improve, restructure
• Integration: integrate, connect, setup, configure

BEFORE Starting Work (MANDATORY)

INVOKE: ace_search with relevant query

Search for patterns from previous work before implementing:

• Proven solutions and best practices
• Known gotchas and pitfalls to avoid
• Recommended APIs and libraries

AFTER Completing Work (MANDATORY)

INVOKE: ace_learn with:

• task: Brief description of what was accomplished
• success: true/false
• output: Start with TIME_SAVED: Xm | reason, then key lessons, patterns discovered, gotchas

FAILURE TO CALL ace_learn = INCOMPLETE TASK

Continuous Re-Search (Domain Shift Detection)

Call ace_search AGAIN during work when:

• Topic shift: New domain mentioned (auth->caching, API->database, frontend->backend)
• Extended work: After 5+ tool calls without re-searching
• Errors: Hitting errors in a different area than original task
• New context: Switching file types or directories
• Task shift: User asks about something not covered by previous search

Domain-Filtered Search

After topic change detection, use domain filtering for targeted retrieval:

1. List domains: /domains to see available domains
2. Match topic to domain: Find domain name matching new topic
3. Filtered search: ace_search <query> allowed_domains=<domain>