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@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Create an OpenSpec change proposal from a plan document (e.g., documentation imp
 
 **Guardrails**
 
+- **Read `openspec/config.yaml`** during the workflow (before or at Step 5) to get project context and the TDD/SDD rules; use them when updating tasks.md so that tests-before-code is enforced.
 - Favor straightforward, minimal implementations first and add complexity only when it is requested or clearly required.
 - Keep changes tightly scoped to the requested outcome.
 - Never proceed with ambiguities or conflicts - always ask for clarification interactively.
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ Create an OpenSpec change proposal from a plan document (e.g., documentation imp
 - **CRITICAL**: Only create GitHub issues in the target repository specified by the plan. Never create issues in a different repository than the plan's target.
 - For public-facing changes, always sanitize content before creating GitHub issues.
 - **CRITICAL Git Workflow**: Always add tasks to create a git branch (feature/bugfix/hotfix based on change-id) BEFORE any code modifications, and create a Pull Request to `dev` branch AFTER all tasks are complete. Never work directly on protected branches (main/dev). Branch naming: `<branch-type>/<change-id>`.
+- **CRITICAL TDD**: Per config.yaml, test tasks MUST come before implementation tasks. Write tests from spec scenarios first; run tests and expect failure; then implement until tests pass.
 
 **Workflow Steps**
 
@@ -248,9 +250,9 @@ Execute the `/opsx:ff` command to create all artifacts at once:
    - **proposal.md**: Must include Why, What Changes, Capabilities, Impact sections. Capabilities section is critical - each capability needs a spec file.
    - **specs/<capability>/spec.md**: Use Given/When/Then format for scenarios. Reference existing patterns in openspec/specs/.
    - **design.md**: Document bridge adapter integration, sequence diagrams for multi-repo flows, contract enforcement strategy.
-   - **tasks.md**: Break into 2-hour maximum chunks. Include contract decorator tasks, test tasks, quality gate tasks, git workflow tasks (branch creation first, PR creation last).
+   - **tasks.md**: Break into 2-hour maximum chunks. **Per config.yaml:** Test tasks MUST come before implementation tasks (TDD). Include contract decorator tasks, test tasks, quality gate tasks, git workflow tasks (branch creation first, PR creation last). Step 5.2.4 will add a TDD order section and reorder tasks so tests-before-code is explicit.
 
-5. **Note**: After OPSX completes, Step 5 will add git workflow tasks (branch creation and PR creation) and quality standards if not already included.
+5. **Note**: After OPSX completes, Step 5 will read config.yaml, add git workflow tasks (branch creation and PR creation), **enforce TDD-first in tasks.md** (Step 5.2.4), and add quality standards if not already included.
 
 **4.3: Extract Change ID**
 
@@ -265,10 +267,12 @@ Execute the `/opsx:ff` command to create all artifacts at once:
 
 **5.1: Review Against Project Rules and Config**
 
-1. **Read openspec/config.yaml:**
-   - Project context (tech stack, constraints, architecture patterns)
-   - Per-artifact rules (proposal, specs, design, tasks)
-   - Verify artifacts follow config.yaml rules
+1. **Required: Read `openspec/config.yaml`** (in the specfact-cli repo: `openspec/config.yaml`):
+   - **Project context**: Tech stack, constraints, architecture patterns.
+   - **Development discipline (SDD + TDD)** in context: (1) Specs first, (2) Tests second—write unit/integration tests from spec scenarios; run tests and **expect failure**, (3) Code last—implement until tests pass.
+   - **Per-artifact rules**: `rules.tasks` in config.yaml—Enforce SDD+TDD order: (1) Branch creation, (2) Spec deltas, (3) Write tests from spec scenarios; run tests and expect failure (no implementation yet), (4) Implement code until tests pass, (5) Quality gates, (6) Documentation, (7) PR creation. Also: "Test tasks MUST come before implementation tasks: write tests derived from specs first, then implement. Do not implement before tests exist for the changed behavior."
+   - Use this context for Step 5.2.4 (TDD enforcement in tasks.md).
+   - Verify artifacts follow config.yaml rules.
 
 2. **Read and apply rules from `specfact-cli/.cursor/rules/`:**
    - **spec-fact-cli-rules.mdc**: Problem analysis, centralize logic, testing requirements, contract-first approach
@@ -281,6 +285,7 @@ Execute the `/opsx:ff` command to create all artifacts at once:
    - Proposal includes Source Tracking section (if public-facing change)
    - Tasks include GitHub issue creation task (if public-facing change in public repo)
    - Tasks follow 2-hour maximum chunk rule
+   - **Tasks enforce TDD: test tasks before implementation tasks** (see Step 5.2.4)
    - All artifacts reference existing architecture patterns where applicable
 
 **5.2: Update Tasks with Quality Standards and Git Workflow**
@@ -349,7 +354,24 @@ For each task in `tasks.md` (after branch creation task), ensure it includes:
    - Prerequisite changes
    - External dependencies
 
-**5.2.4: Add Pull Request Creation Task (LAST TASK)**
+**5.2.4: Enforce TDD-first in tasks.md (use config.yaml)**
+
+**Required:** Use the Development discipline and `rules.tasks` from `openspec/config.yaml` (read in Step 5.1). Ensure tasks.md enforces tests before code.
+
+1. **Add a "TDD / SDD order (enforced)" section** at the top of `tasks.md` (after the title, before the first numbered task section, e.g. before `## 1. Create git branch`):
+   - State that per `openspec/config.yaml`, **tests before code** apply to any task that adds or changes behavior.
+   - List the order: (1) Spec deltas define behavior (Given/When/Then), (2) **Tests second**—write unit/integration tests from those scenarios; run tests and **expect failure** (no implementation yet), (3) **Code last**—implement until tests pass and behavior satisfies the spec.
+   - Add: "Do not implement production code for new behavior until the corresponding tests exist and have been run (expecting failure)."
+   - Use a horizontal rule `---` to separate this block from the numbered tasks.
+
+2. **For each task section that adds or changes behavior** (e.g. a section that has both "add tests" and "implement" subtasks):
+   - **Reorder** so that "write tests from spec scenarios" (and "run tests; expect failure") appears **before** any "implement" or "add code" tasks for that behavior.
+   - If the current order is "implement 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, then add tests 3.4", rewrite to: "**Tests first:** 3.1 Write tests from change spec scenarios (e.g. `changes/.../specs/<capability>/spec.md`); run tests; **expect failure**. 3.2–3.N Implement (add options, helper, etc.). 3.N+1 Run tests again; **expect pass**; then quality gates."
+   - Add a short **TDD for this section** reminder in the section heading or first bullet where applicable (e.g. "TDD: tests first, then code").
+
+3. **Verify:** Scan tasks.md for any block that has both test tasks and implementation tasks; ensure test tasks come first. Config.yaml: "Test tasks MUST come before implementation tasks."
+
+**5.2.5: Add Pull Request Creation Task (LAST TASK)**
 
 **Add as the LAST task in `tasks.md` (after all implementation tasks are complete):**
 
@@ -924,9 +946,10 @@ Location: openspec/changes/<change-id>/
 Validation:
   ✓ OpenSpec validation passed
   ✓ Markdown linting passed (auto-fixed where possible)
-  ✓ Project rules applied
+  ✓ Project rules applied (config.yaml read; TDD-first enforced in tasks.md)
   ✓ Quality standards integrated
   ✓ Git workflow tasks added (branch creation + PR creation)
+  ✓ TDD order section and test-before-code task order applied
 
 GitHub Issue (if target repository supports issues):
   ✓ Issue #<number> created in <target-repo>: <url>
@@ -937,7 +960,9 @@ GitHub Issue (if target repository supports issues):
 Next Steps:
   1. Review proposal: openspec/changes/<change-id>/proposal.md
   2. Review tasks: openspec/changes/<change-id>/tasks.md
-  3. Verify git workflow tasks are included:
+  3. Verify TDD and git workflow are reflected:
+     - tasks.md has "TDD / SDD order (enforced)" section at top
+     - For behavior changes: test tasks before implementation tasks
      - First task: Create branch `<branch-type>/<change-id>`
      - Last task: Create PR to `dev` branch
   4. Apply change when ready: /opsx:apply <change-id> (or /openspec-apply <change-id> for legacy)
 
@@ -6,20 +6,52 @@ on:
   pull_request:
     branches: [main, dev]
     paths-ignore:
+      - "**/*.md"
+      - "**/*.mdc"
       - "docs/**"
-      - "**.md"
-      - "**.mdc"
   push:
     branches: [main, dev]
     paths-ignore:
+      - "**/*.md"
+      - "**/*.mdc"
       - "docs/**"
-      - "**.md"
-      - "**.mdc"
   workflow_dispatch:
 
+concurrency:
+  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.pull_request.number || github.ref }}
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
 jobs:
+  changes:
+    name: Detect code changes
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    outputs:
+      code_changed: ${{ steps.out.outputs.code_changed }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+      - uses: dorny/paths-filter@v3
+        id: filter
+        with:
+          filters: |
+            code:
+              - '**'
+              - '!**/*.md'
+              - '!**/*.mdc'
+              - '!docs/**'
+      - id: out
+        run: |
+          if [ "${{ github.event_name }}" = "workflow_dispatch" ]; then
+            echo "code_changed=true" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          else
+            echo "code_changed=${{ steps.filter.outputs.code }}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          fi
+
   tests:
     name: Tests (Python 3.12)
+    needs: [changes]
+    if: needs.changes.outputs.code_changed == 'true'
     outputs:
       run_unit_coverage: ${{ steps.detect-unit.outputs.run_unit_coverage }}
     permissions:
 
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
 - Format only: `hatch run format`
 - Type check: `hatch run type-check` (basedpyright)
 - Dev shell: `hatch shell`
+- **Faster startup**: Use `specfact --skip-checks <command>` to skip template and version checks (useful in CI or when security scanning causes delay).
 
 ## Coding Style & Naming Conventions
 
 
@@ -9,6 +9,25 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 ---
 
+## [0.26.15] - 2026-01-30
+
+### Added (0.26.15)
+
+- **Backlog refine: ignore-refined and single-item by ID** (OpenSpec change `improve-backlog-refine-and-cli-startup`, fixes [#166](https://github.com/nold-ai/specfact-cli/issues/166))
+  - **`--ignore-refined` / `--no-ignore-refined`**: Default on; when set, only items that need refinement are shown (limit applies to unrefined items). Use `--no-ignore-refined` to include already-refined items.
+  - **`--id <issue-id>`**: Refine only the backlog item with the given issue or work item ID; exits with error if not found.
+  - **Helper**: `_item_needs_refinement(item)` in `backlog_commands.py` to decide if an item needs refinement (missing sections or low confidence).
+  - **Fetch behavior**: When both `--ignore-refined` and `--limit` are set, fetches more candidates (e.g. limit × 5) then filters and slices so limit applies to items needing refinement.
+  - **Docs**: `docs/guides/backlog-refinement.md` documents `--ignore-refined`, `--no-ignore-refined`, and `--id`; AGENTS.md documents `--skip-checks` for faster startup.
+  - **Prompt**: `resources/prompts/specfact.backlog-refine.md` adds "Interactive refinement (Copilot mode)" with loop: present story → list ambiguities → ask clarification → re-refine until user approves → then mark done and next story.
+  - **Startup**: Comment in `cli.py` confirms version line is printed before startup checks.
+
+### Changed (0.26.15)
+
+- **Version**: Bumped to 0.26.15; synced in `pyproject.toml`, `setup.py`, `src/__init__.py`, `src/specfact_cli/__init__.py`.
+
+---
+
 ## [0.26.14] - 2026-01-29
 
 ### Fixed (0.26.14)
 
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ SpecFact isn't just a technical tool—it's designed for **real-world agile/scru
 
 👉 **[Agile/Scrum Workflows Guide](guides/agile-scrum-workflows.md)** ⭐ **START HERE** - Complete guide to persona-based team collaboration  
 👉 **[DevOps Backlog Integration](guides/devops-adapter-integration.md)** 🆕 **NEW FEATURE** - Integrate SpecFact into agile DevOps workflows  
-👉 **[Backlog Refinement Guide](guides/backlog-refinement.md)** 🆕 **NEW FEATURE** - AI-assisted template-driven refinement for standardizing work items
+👉 **[Backlog Refinement Guide](guides/backlog-refinement.md)** 🆕 **NEW FEATURE** - AI-assisted template-driven refinement for standardizing work items  
+👉 **[Tutorial: Backlog Refine with AI IDE](getting-started/tutorial-backlog-refine-ai-ide.md)** 🆕 - End-to-end for agile DevOps: slash prompt, story quality, underspecification, DoR, custom templates
 
 ---
 
 
@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@ <h2 class="docs-sidebar-title">
               <ul>
                 <li><a href="{{ '/getting-started/installation/' | relative_url }}">Installation</a></li>
                 <li><a href="{{ '/getting-started/first-steps/' | relative_url }}">First Steps</a></li>
+                <li><a href="{{ '/getting-started/tutorial-backlog-refine-ai-ide/' | relative_url }}">Tutorial: Backlog Refine with AI IDE</a></li>
               </ul>
 
               <p class="docs-nav-section">Guides</p>
 
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ uvx specfact-cli@latest plan init my-project --interactive
 - 📖 **[Tutorial: Using SpecFact with OpenSpec or Spec-Kit](tutorial-openspec-speckit.md)** ⭐ **NEW** - Complete beginner-friendly tutorial
 - 📖 **[DevOps Backlog Integration](../guides/devops-adapter-integration.md)** 🆕 **NEW FEATURE** - Integrate SpecFact into agile DevOps workflows
 - 📖 **[Backlog Refinement](../guides/backlog-refinement.md)** 🆕 **NEW FEATURE** - AI-assisted template-driven refinement for standardizing work items
+- 📖 **[Tutorial: Backlog Refine with AI IDE](tutorial-backlog-refine-ai-ide.md)** 🆕 - End-to-end for agile DevOps teams: slash prompt, story quality, underspecification, splitting, DoR, custom templates
 - 📖 **[Use Cases](../guides/use-cases.md)** - See real-world examples
 - 📖 **[Command Reference](../reference/commands.md)** - Learn all available commands