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E7:S06:T11 – UKW Workflow Windsurf Impact Review

Task: E7:S06:T11 Workflow: Update Kanban Workflow (UKW) Review Date: 2026-03-18 Status: Complete


Windsurf Impact

Extent of Windsurf-Specific Logic

ukw-sync and kanban_completed_update encode UKW behavior. ukw-sync explicitly states "This workflow requires significant agentic intelligence at every step" and lists synthesis, inference, prioritization – aligned with .cursorrules. kanban_completed_update is procedural (update interface, implementation steps) but targets document maintenance.

Divergence from .cursorrules

.cursorrules UKW section requires bottom-up approach, MoSCOW last, intelligent synthesis. ukw-sync matches well: "Synthesize intelligently," "Infer status," "Prioritize strategically." Lower anti-pattern risk than RW. kanban_completed_update uses Python pseudocode and step sequences – more deterministic, but scoped to doc updates.

Risk to Cursor-Native Execution

Low–medium risk. ukw-sync reinforces agentic intelligence. kanban_completed_update's procedural steps could steer toward script-like doc updates; migrate with "guidance, not rigid script" framing.


Skill Mappings

.windsurf SkillPurpose.cursorrules EquivalentTarget Path
ukw-syncUKW execution; synthesis, inference, MoSCOWUKW 9-step guide; agentic requirements.cursor/skills/ukw-sync (align with .cursorrules)
kanban_completed_updateUpdate kanban-completed.mdRW Step 7, UKW Step 6.cursor/skills/kanban-completed-update

Migration Plan

  1. Copy ukw-sync to .cursor/skills/ukw-sync – retain intelligence requirements; ensure bottom-up, MoSCOW-last order.
  2. Copy kanban_completed_update to .cursor/skills/kanban-completed-update – emphasize interface/format, not rigid step sequence.
  3. Remove .windsurf/skills/ukw-sync, kanban_completed_update after migration.

Anti-Pattern Findings

Finding: ukw-sync aligns with agentic model ("requires significant agentic intelligence"). kanban_completed_update has procedural steps but is document-interface focused. None observed for determinism in ukw-sync; minor risk in kanban_completed_update if treated as script. Recommend migrating both with "agent guidance" framing.