Validate implementations against spec

criticsubagentsetup L2★0

What it does

Critique output completeness, coherence, and delivery against brief

Best for

Independent quality gate after delivery that identifies whether work actually meets the brief (not self-assessed), separates critical fixes from polish, and provides actionable rework guidance.

Inputs

· work product (code, design, writing, research)
· project brief
· acceptance criteria

Outputs

· detailed critique with specific gaps
· blockers vs polish
· rework recommendations

Requires

· code review tools
· diff viewers

Preconditions

· brief is clear and testable
· acceptance criteria explicit

Failure modes

· vague feedback if brief ambiguous
· over-criticism if scope not bounded

Trust signals

· specific evidence per claim (line numbers, screenshots)
· brief-to-checklist traceability
· clear blocker vs polish labeling
· rework impact estimation
· second-pass validation after fixes