feat: Simplify contract deliverables and add Templates UI

## Backend Changes

### Phase Deliverables Simplified
- **Simple contract type**:
  - Plan phase: Only 'Plan' deliverable (required)
  - Execute phase: Only 'PR' deliverable (required)

- **Specification contract type**:
  - Research phase: Only 'Research Notes' deliverable (required)
  - Specify phase: Only 'Requirements Document' deliverable (required)
  - Plan phase: Only 'Plan' deliverable (required)
  - Execute phase: Only 'PR' deliverable (required)
  - Review phase: Only 'Release Notes' deliverable (required)

### New 'execute' Contract Type
- Only has 'execute' phase (no plan or review phases)
- NO deliverables at all - executes tasks directly
- Added to ContractType enum with proper Display/FromStr implementations
- Added helper methods: `initial_phase()`, `terminal_phase()`

### API Updates
- Added `get_phase_deliverables_for_type()` for contract-type-aware deliverables
- Added `get_phase_checklist_for_type()` for contract-type-aware checklists
- Added `check_phase_completion_for_type()` for contract-type-aware completion checks
- Added `check_deliverables_met()` function for deliverable validation
- Added `should_auto_progress()` for autonomous contract progression
- Added new ContractToolRequest::CheckDeliverablesMet tool

## Frontend Changes (makima/frontend)

### Templates Page
- Add TemplateEditor component for editing phase deliverables
- Create Templates page with template card grid layout
- Add navigation link in NavStrip
- Implement three built-in templates: Simple, Specification, Execute
- Support for creating custom templates with configurable phases/deliverables
- Templates are persisted to localStorage

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

11 files changed, 1386 insertions, 107 deletions

diff --git a/makima/frontend/src/components/NavStrip.tsx b/makima/frontend/src/components/NavStrip.tsx
index 7e12c75..2838469 100644
--- a/makima/frontend/src/components/NavStrip.tsx
+++ b/makima/frontend/src/components/NavStrip.tsx
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ const NAV_LINKS: NavLink[] = [
   { label: "Board", href: "/workflow", requiresAuth: true },
   { label: "Mesh", href: "/mesh", requiresAuth: true },
   { label: "History", href: "/history", requiresAuth: true },
+  { label: "Templates", href: "/templates", requiresAuth: true },
 ];
 
 export function NavStrip() {
diff --git a/makima/frontend/src/components/templates/TemplateEditor.tsx b/makima/frontend/src/components/templates/TemplateEditor.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..03382f3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/makima/frontend/src/components/templates/TemplateEditor.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,248 @@
+import { useState } from "react";
+import type { ContractTemplate, Phase, Deliverable } from "../../types/templates";
+
+interface Props {
+  template: ContractTemplate;
+  onSave: (template: ContractTemplate) => void;
+  onCancel: () => void;
+}
+
+export function TemplateEditor({ template, onSave, onCancel }: Props) {
+  const [editedTemplate, setEditedTemplate] = useState<ContractTemplate>({
+    ...template,
+    phases: template.phases.map((p) => ({
+      ...p,
+      deliverables: [...p.deliverables],
+    })),
+  });
+  const [newDeliverableName, setNewDeliverableName] = useState<{
+    [phaseId: string]: string;
+  }>({});
+
+  const handlePhaseNameChange = (phaseId: string, newName: string) => {
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: prev.phases.map((p) =>
+        p.id === phaseId ? { ...p, name: newName } : p
+      ),
+    }));
+  };
+
+  const handleDeliverableNameChange = (
+    phaseId: string,
+    deliverableId: string,
+    newName: string
+  ) => {
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: prev.phases.map((p) =>
+        p.id === phaseId
+          ? {
+              ...p,
+              deliverables: p.deliverables.map((d) =>
+                d.id === deliverableId ? { ...d, name: newName } : d
+              ),
+            }
+          : p
+      ),
+    }));
+  };
+
+  const handleAddDeliverable = (phaseId: string) => {
+    const name = newDeliverableName[phaseId]?.trim();
+    if (!name) return;
+
+    const newDeliverable: Deliverable = {
+      id: `deliverable-${Date.now()}`,
+      name,
+    };
+
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: prev.phases.map((p) =>
+        p.id === phaseId
+          ? { ...p, deliverables: [...p.deliverables, newDeliverable] }
+          : p
+      ),
+    }));
+    setNewDeliverableName((prev) => ({ ...prev, [phaseId]: "" }));
+  };
+
+  const handleRemoveDeliverable = (phaseId: string, deliverableId: string) => {
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: prev.phases.map((p) =>
+        p.id === phaseId
+          ? {
+              ...p,
+              deliverables: p.deliverables.filter((d) => d.id !== deliverableId),
+            }
+          : p
+      ),
+    }));
+  };
+
+  const handleAddPhase = () => {
+    const newPhase: Phase = {
+      id: `phase-${Date.now()}`,
+      name: "New Phase",
+      deliverables: [],
+    };
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: [...prev.phases, newPhase],
+    }));
+  };
+
+  const handleRemovePhase = (phaseId: string) => {
+    setEditedTemplate((prev) => ({
+      ...prev,
+      phases: prev.phases.filter((p) => p.id !== phaseId),
+    }));
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-[#0d1b2d] border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.35)] p-6">
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className="mb-6 pb-4 border-b border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)]">
+        <h2 className="text-sm font-mono uppercase tracking-wide text-[#9bc3ff] mb-1">
+          Edit Template: {template.name}
+        </h2>
+        <p className="text-xs font-mono text-[#75aafc] opacity-70">
+          {template.description}
+        </p>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Phases */}
+      <div className="space-y-4 mb-6">
+        {editedTemplate.phases.map((phase, phaseIndex) => (
+          <div
+            key={phase.id}
+            className="bg-[rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.2)] p-4"
+          >
+            {/* Phase Header */}
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-3">
+              <span className="w-6 h-6 flex items-center justify-center bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.2)] text-[#9bc3ff] text-xs font-mono">
+                {phaseIndex + 1}
+              </span>
+              <input
+                type="text"
+                className="flex-1 px-3 py-1.5 bg-transparent border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-white font-mono text-sm placeholder-[#556677] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3f6fb3]"
+                value={phase.name}
+                onChange={(e) => handlePhaseNameChange(phase.id, e.target.value)}
+                placeholder="Phase name"
+              />
+              {!template.isBuiltIn && (
+                <button
+                  type="button"
+                  onClick={() => handleRemovePhase(phase.id)}
+                  className="w-7 h-7 flex items-center justify-center border border-[rgba(255,100,100,0.3)] text-[#ff6464] hover:bg-[rgba(255,100,100,0.1)] transition-colors text-sm"
+                  title="Remove phase"
+                >
+                  x
+                </button>
+              )}
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Deliverables */}
+            <div className="ml-9 space-y-2">
+              {phase.deliverables.length === 0 ? (
+                <div className="text-xs font-mono text-[#556677] italic">
+                  No deliverables
+                </div>
+              ) : (
+                phase.deliverables.map((deliverable) => (
+                  <div
+                    key={deliverable.id}
+                    className="flex items-center gap-2"
+                  >
+                    <span className="text-[#75aafc] text-xs">-</span>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className="flex-1 px-2 py-1 bg-transparent border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#dbe7ff] font-mono text-xs focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3f6fb3]"
+                      value={deliverable.name}
+                      onChange={(e) =>
+                        handleDeliverableNameChange(
+                          phase.id,
+                          deliverable.id,
+                          e.target.value
+                        )
+                      }
+                    />
+                    <button
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={() =>
+                        handleRemoveDeliverable(phase.id, deliverable.id)
+                      }
+                      className="w-5 h-5 flex items-center justify-center text-[#ff6464] hover:bg-[rgba(255,100,100,0.1)] transition-colors text-xs"
+                      title="Remove deliverable"
+                    >
+                      x
+                    </button>
+                  </div>
+                ))
+              )}
+
+              {/* Add Deliverable */}
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 pt-2">
+                <input
+                  type="text"
+                  className="flex-1 px-2 py-1 bg-transparent border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#dbe7ff] font-mono text-xs placeholder-[#445566] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3f6fb3]"
+                  placeholder="New deliverable name..."
+                  value={newDeliverableName[phase.id] || ""}
+                  onChange={(e) =>
+                    setNewDeliverableName((prev) => ({
+                      ...prev,
+                      [phase.id]: e.target.value,
+                    }))
+                  }
+                  onKeyPress={(e) => {
+                    if (e.key === "Enter") {
+                      handleAddDeliverable(phase.id);
+                    }
+                  }}
+                />
+                <button
+                  type="button"
+                  onClick={() => handleAddDeliverable(phase.id)}
+                  className="px-2 py-1 border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.3)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs hover:border-[#3f6fb3] hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.1)] transition-colors"
+                >
+                  + Add
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Add Phase (only for custom templates) */}
+      {!template.isBuiltIn && (
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          onClick={handleAddPhase}
+          className="w-full mb-6 px-4 py-2 border border-dashed border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.3)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[#3f6fb3] hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.05)] transition-colors"
+        >
+          + Add Phase
+        </button>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Footer Actions */}
+      <div className="flex gap-3 justify-end pt-4 border-t border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)]">
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          onClick={onCancel}
+          className="px-4 py-2 border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[#3f6fb3] transition-colors"
+        >
+          Cancel
+        </button>
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          onClick={() => onSave(editedTemplate)}
+          className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#3f6fb3] bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] transition-colors"
+        >
+          Save Changes
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/makima/frontend/src/main.tsx b/makima/frontend/src/main.tsx
index 19f02d1..0464495 100644
--- a/makima/frontend/src/main.tsx
+++ b/makima/frontend/src/main.tsx
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import MeshPage from "./routes/mesh";
 import HistoryPage from "./routes/history";
 import LoginPage from "./routes/login";
 import SettingsPage from "./routes/settings";
+import TemplatesPage from "./routes/templates";
 
 createRoot(document.getElementById("root")!).render(
   <StrictMode>
@@ -117,6 +118,14 @@ createRoot(document.getElementById("root")!).render(
               </ProtectedRoute>
             }
           />
+          <Route
+            path="/templates"
+            element={
+              <ProtectedRoute>
+                <TemplatesPage />
+              </ProtectedRoute>
+            }
+          />
           </Routes>
         </BrowserRouter>
       </SupervisorQuestionsProvider>
diff --git a/makima/frontend/src/routes/templates.tsx b/makima/frontend/src/routes/templates.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ce944a8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/makima/frontend/src/routes/templates.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,268 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import { useNavigate } from "react-router";
+import { Masthead } from "../components/Masthead";
+import { TemplateEditor } from "../components/templates/TemplateEditor";
+import { useAuth } from "../contexts/AuthContext";
+import type { ContractTemplate } from "../types/templates";
+import { DEFAULT_TEMPLATES } from "../types/templates";
+
+const STORAGE_KEY = "makima_contract_templates";
+
+export default function TemplatesPage() {
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const { isAuthenticated, isAuthConfigured, isLoading: authLoading } = useAuth();
+
+  const [templates, setTemplates] = useState<ContractTemplate[]>(() => {
+    const saved = localStorage.getItem(STORAGE_KEY);
+    if (saved) {
+      try {
+        return JSON.parse(saved);
+      } catch {
+        return DEFAULT_TEMPLATES;
+      }
+    }
+    return DEFAULT_TEMPLATES;
+  });
+
+  const [editingTemplate, setEditingTemplate] = useState<ContractTemplate | null>(
+    null
+  );
+  const [showNewTemplateForm, setShowNewTemplateForm] = useState(false);
+  const [newTemplateName, setNewTemplateName] = useState("");
+  const [newTemplateDescription, setNewTemplateDescription] = useState("");
+
+  // Redirect to login if not authenticated
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!authLoading && isAuthConfigured && !isAuthenticated) {
+      navigate("/login");
+    }
+  }, [authLoading, isAuthConfigured, isAuthenticated, navigate]);
+
+  const saveTemplates = (newTemplates: ContractTemplate[]) => {
+    setTemplates(newTemplates);
+    localStorage.setItem(STORAGE_KEY, JSON.stringify(newTemplates));
+  };
+
+  const handleSaveTemplate = (updatedTemplate: ContractTemplate) => {
+    const newTemplates = templates.map((t) =>
+      t.id === updatedTemplate.id ? updatedTemplate : t
+    );
+    saveTemplates(newTemplates);
+    setEditingTemplate(null);
+  };
+
+  const handleCreateTemplate = () => {
+    if (!newTemplateName.trim()) return;
+
+    const newTemplate: ContractTemplate = {
+      id: `custom-${Date.now()}`,
+      name: newTemplateName.trim(),
+      description: newTemplateDescription.trim() || "Custom contract template",
+      isBuiltIn: false,
+      phases: [
+        {
+          id: `phase-${Date.now()}`,
+          name: "Execute",
+          deliverables: [],
+        },
+      ],
+    };
+
+    saveTemplates([...templates, newTemplate]);
+    setNewTemplateName("");
+    setNewTemplateDescription("");
+    setShowNewTemplateForm(false);
+  };
+
+  const handleDeleteTemplate = (templateId: string) => {
+    const template = templates.find((t) => t.id === templateId);
+    if (template?.isBuiltIn) return;
+
+    if (window.confirm(`Are you sure you want to delete "${template?.name}"?`)) {
+      saveTemplates(templates.filter((t) => t.id !== templateId));
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleResetToDefaults = () => {
+    if (
+      window.confirm(
+        "Reset all templates to defaults? This will remove any custom templates."
+      )
+    ) {
+      saveTemplates(DEFAULT_TEMPLATES);
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Show loading state
+  if (authLoading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="text-[#75aafc] font-mono text-sm animate-pulse">
+          Loading...
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Editor view
+  if (editingTemplate) {
+    return (
+      <div className="min-h-screen">
+        <Masthead />
+        <main className="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
+          <TemplateEditor
+            template={editingTemplate}
+            onSave={handleSaveTemplate}
+            onCancel={() => setEditingTemplate(null)}
+          />
+        </main>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="min-h-screen">
+      <Masthead />
+      <main className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
+        {/* Header */}
+        <div className="flex justify-between items-start mb-6 pb-4 border-b border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)]">
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-lg font-mono uppercase tracking-wide text-[#9bc3ff] mb-1">
+              Contract Templates
+            </h1>
+            <p className="text-xs font-mono text-[#75aafc] opacity-70">
+              Manage contract types and their phase deliverables
+            </p>
+          </div>
+          <div className="flex gap-3">
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              onClick={handleResetToDefaults}
+              className="px-3 py-2 border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[#3f6fb3] transition-colors"
+            >
+              Reset to Defaults
+            </button>
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              onClick={() => setShowNewTemplateForm(true)}
+              className="px-3 py-2 border border-[#3f6fb3] bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] transition-colors"
+            >
+              + New Template
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* New Template Form */}
+        {showNewTemplateForm && (
+          <div className="bg-[#0d1b2d] border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.35)] p-4 mb-6">
+            <div className="flex gap-3 items-center">
+              <input
+                type="text"
+                className="flex-1 px-3 py-2 bg-transparent border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-white font-mono text-sm placeholder-[#556677] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3f6fb3]"
+                placeholder="Template name..."
+                value={newTemplateName}
+                onChange={(e) => setNewTemplateName(e.target.value)}
+              />
+              <input
+                type="text"
+                className="flex-1 px-3 py-2 bg-transparent border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-white font-mono text-sm placeholder-[#556677] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3f6fb3]"
+                placeholder="Description (optional)..."
+                value={newTemplateDescription}
+                onChange={(e) => setNewTemplateDescription(e.target.value)}
+              />
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                onClick={handleCreateTemplate}
+                className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#3f6fb3] bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] transition-colors"
+              >
+                Create
+              </button>
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                onClick={() => setShowNewTemplateForm(false)}
+                className="px-4 py-2 border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[#3f6fb3] transition-colors"
+              >
+                Cancel
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
+
+        {/* Templates Grid */}
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+          {templates.map((template) => (
+            <div
+              key={template.id}
+              className="bg-[#0d1b2d] border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] hover:border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.45)] transition-colors"
+            >
+              {/* Card Header */}
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] flex items-center justify-between">
+                <h3 className="font-mono text-sm text-white">{template.name}</h3>
+                {template.isBuiltIn ? (
+                  <span className="px-2 py-0.5 bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] text-[#75aafc] font-mono text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide">
+                    Built-in
+                  </span>
+                ) : (
+                  <span className="px-2 py-0.5 bg-[rgba(100,200,100,0.15)] text-[#7bc97b] font-mono text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide">
+                    Custom
+                  </span>
+                )}
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Card Body */}
+              <div className="px-4 py-3">
+                <p className="text-xs font-mono text-[#75aafc] opacity-70 mb-4 min-h-[2.5rem]">
+                  {template.description}
+                </p>
+
+                {/* Phases */}
+                <div className="space-y-2 mb-4">
+                  {template.phases.map((phase, index) => (
+                    <div key={phase.id} className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                      <div className="flex flex-col items-center">
+                        <span className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-[#3f6fb3]" />
+                        {index < template.phases.length - 1 && (
+                          <span className="w-px h-4 bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)]" />
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                        <span className="text-xs font-mono text-[#9bc3ff]">
+                          {phase.name}
+                        </span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-mono text-[#556677] ml-2">
+                          {phase.deliverables.length === 0
+                            ? "(no deliverables)"
+                            : phase.deliverables.map((d) => d.name).join(", ")}
+                        </span>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Card Footer */}
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-t border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.15)] flex gap-2">
+                <button
+                  type="button"
+                  onClick={() => setEditingTemplate(template)}
+                  className="flex-1 px-3 py-1.5 border border-[rgba(117,170,252,0.25)] text-[#9bc3ff] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[#3f6fb3] hover:bg-[rgba(117,170,252,0.05)] transition-colors"
+                >
+                  Edit
+                </button>
+                {!template.isBuiltIn && (
+                  <button
+                    type="button"
+                    onClick={() => handleDeleteTemplate(template.id)}
+                    className="px-3 py-1.5 border border-[rgba(255,100,100,0.25)] text-[#ff6464] font-mono text-xs uppercase tracking-wide hover:border-[rgba(255,100,100,0.5)] hover:bg-[rgba(255,100,100,0.05)] transition-colors"
+                  >
+                    Delete
+                  </button>
+                )}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      </main>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/makima/frontend/src/types/templates.ts b/makima/frontend/src/types/templates.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..77ba89e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/makima/frontend/src/types/templates.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+// Contract Template types
+export interface Deliverable {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+}
+
+export interface Phase {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  deliverables: Deliverable[];
+}
+
+export interface ContractTemplate {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  description: string;
+  phases: Phase[];
+  isBuiltIn: boolean;
+}
+
+// Default built-in templates
+export const DEFAULT_TEMPLATES: ContractTemplate[] = [
+  {
+    id: "simple",
+    name: "Simple",
+    description: "A simple contract with plan and execute phases.",
+    isBuiltIn: true,
+    phases: [
+      {
+        id: "plan",
+        name: "Plan",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "plan-deliverable", name: "Plan" }],
+      },
+      {
+        id: "execute",
+        name: "Execute",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "pr-deliverable", name: "PR" }],
+      },
+    ],
+  },
+  {
+    id: "specification",
+    name: "Specification",
+    description:
+      "A comprehensive contract with research, specification, planning, execution, and review phases.",
+    isBuiltIn: true,
+    phases: [
+      {
+        id: "research",
+        name: "Research",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "research-notes", name: "Research Notes" }],
+      },
+      {
+        id: "specify",
+        name: "Specify",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "requirements", name: "Requirements Document" }],
+      },
+      {
+        id: "plan",
+        name: "Plan",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "plan-deliverable", name: "Plan" }],
+      },
+      {
+        id: "execute",
+        name: "Execute",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "pr-deliverable", name: "PR" }],
+      },
+      {
+        id: "review",
+        name: "Review",
+        deliverables: [{ id: "release-notes", name: "Release Notes" }],
+      },
+    ],
+  },
+  {
+    id: "execute",
+    name: "Execute",
+    description:
+      "A minimal contract with only an execute phase and no deliverables.",
+    isBuiltIn: true,
+    phases: [
+      {
+        id: "execute",
+        name: "Execute",
+        deliverables: [],
+      },
+    ],
+  },
+];
diff --git a/makima/src/db/models.rs b/makima/src/db/models.rs
index 58f4da1..0c1d9f2 100644
--- a/makima/src/db/models.rs
+++ b/makima/src/db/models.rs
@@ -1108,15 +1108,19 @@ pub struct MergeCompleteCheckResponse {
 pub enum ContractType {
     /// Simple Plan -> Execute workflow (default)
     /// - Plan phase: requires a "Plan" document
-    /// - Execute phase: no documents, fulfills the plan
+    /// - Execute phase: requires a "PR" document
     Simple,
     /// Specification-based development with TDD
-    /// - Research: gather requirements and context
-    /// - Specify: write specifications and test cases
-    /// - Plan: create implementation plan
-    /// - Execute: implement according to specs
-    /// - Review: verify against specifications
+    /// - Research: requires "Research Notes" document
+    /// - Specify: requires "Requirements Document"
+    /// - Plan: requires "Plan" document
+    /// - Execute: requires "PR" document
+    /// - Review: requires "Release Notes" document
     Specification,
+    /// Execute-only workflow with no deliverables
+    /// - Only has "execute" phase
+    /// - NO deliverables at all - just execute tasks directly
+    Execute,
 }
 
 impl Default for ContractType {
@@ -1130,6 +1134,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for ContractType {
         match self {
             ContractType::Simple => write!(f, "simple"),
             ContractType::Specification => write!(f, "specification"),
+            ContractType::Execute => write!(f, "execute"),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -1141,6 +1146,7 @@ impl std::str::FromStr for ContractType {
         match s.to_lowercase().as_str() {
             "simple" => Ok(ContractType::Simple),
             "specification" => Ok(ContractType::Specification),
+            "execute" => Ok(ContractType::Execute),
             _ => Err(format!("Unknown contract type: {}", s)),
         }
     }
@@ -1347,9 +1353,27 @@ impl Contract {
                 ContractPhase::Execute,
                 ContractPhase::Review,
             ],
+            "execute" => vec![ContractPhase::Execute], // Execute-only, single phase
             _ => vec![ContractPhase::Plan, ContractPhase::Execute], // Default to simple
         }
     }
+
+    /// Get the initial phase for this contract type
+    pub fn initial_phase(&self) -> ContractPhase {
+        match self.contract_type.as_str() {
+            "specification" => ContractPhase::Research,
+            "execute" => ContractPhase::Execute,
+            _ => ContractPhase::Plan, // simple and default
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the terminal phase for this contract type (phase where contract can be completed)
+    pub fn terminal_phase(&self) -> ContractPhase {
+        match self.contract_type.as_str() {
+            "specification" => ContractPhase::Review,
+            _ => ContractPhase::Execute, // simple and execute both end at execute
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 /// Contract repository record from the database
diff --git a/makima/src/llm/contract_tools.rs b/makima/src/llm/contract_tools.rs
index 855a2fe..44c1e20 100644
--- a/makima/src/llm/contract_tools.rs
+++ b/makima/src/llm/contract_tools.rs
@@ -287,6 +287,14 @@ pub static CONTRACT_TOOLS: once_cell::sync::Lazy<Vec<Tool>> = once_cell::sync::L
                 "properties": {}
             }),
         },
+        Tool {
+            name: "check_deliverables_met".to_string(),
+            description: "Check if all required deliverables are met for the current phase and whether the contract is ready to advance to the next phase. Returns detailed status including: deliverables_met (bool), ready_to_advance (bool), required_deliverables (list with status), missing items, and auto_progress_recommended (bool). Use this before calling advance_phase to ensure all requirements are satisfied. For simple contracts: Plan phase needs Plan document + Repository, Execute phase needs completed tasks + PR. For specification contracts: Each phase has specific required documents.".to_string(),
+            parameters: json!({
+                "type": "object",
+                "properties": {}
+            }),
+        },
         // =============================================================================
         // Task Derivation Tools
         // =============================================================================
@@ -528,6 +536,7 @@ pub enum ContractToolRequest {
 
     // Phase guidance
     GetPhaseChecklist,
+    CheckDeliverablesMet,
 
     // Task derivation
     DeriveTasksFromFile { file_id: Uuid },
@@ -604,6 +613,7 @@ pub fn parse_contract_tool_call(call: &super::tools::ToolCall) -> ContractToolEx
 
         // Phase guidance
         "get_phase_checklist" => parse_get_phase_checklist(),
+        "check_deliverables_met" => parse_check_deliverables_met(),
 
         // Task derivation
         "derive_tasks_from_file" => parse_derive_tasks_from_file(call),
@@ -1057,6 +1067,16 @@ fn parse_get_phase_checklist() -> ContractToolExecutionResult {
     }
 }
 
+fn parse_check_deliverables_met() -> ContractToolExecutionResult {
+    ContractToolExecutionResult {
+        success: true,
+        message: "Checking if deliverables are met...".to_string(),
+        data: None,
+        request: Some(ContractToolRequest::CheckDeliverablesMet),
+        pending_questions: None,
+    }
+}
+
 // =============================================================================
 // Task Derivation Tool Parsing
 // =============================================================================
diff --git a/makima/src/llm/mod.rs b/makima/src/llm/mod.rs
index c4f8e50..fc3802b 100644
--- a/makima/src/llm/mod.rs
+++ b/makima/src/llm/mod.rs
@@ -19,7 +19,10 @@ pub use contract_tools::{
 pub use groq::GroqClient;
 pub use mesh_tools::{parse_mesh_tool_call, MeshToolExecutionResult, MeshToolRequest, MESH_TOOLS};
 pub use phase_guidance::{
-    check_phase_completion, format_checklist_markdown, get_phase_checklist, get_phase_deliverables,
+    check_deliverables_met, check_phase_completion, check_phase_completion_for_type,
+    format_checklist_markdown, generate_deliverable_prompt_guidance, get_next_phase_for_contract,
+    get_phase_checklist, get_phase_checklist_for_type, get_phase_deliverables, get_phase_deliverables_for_type,
+    should_auto_progress, AutoProgressAction, AutoProgressDecision, DeliverableCheckResult, DeliverableItem,
     DeliverableStatus, FileInfo, FilePriority, PhaseChecklist, PhaseDeliverables, RecommendedFile,
     TaskInfo, TaskStats,
 };
diff --git a/makima/src/llm/phase_guidance.rs b/makima/src/llm/phase_guidance.rs
index 0d4bb3d..03f7c76 100644
--- a/makima/src/llm/phase_guidance.rs
+++ b/makima/src/llm/phase_guidance.rs
@@ -2,6 +2,22 @@
 //!
 //! This module provides structured guidance for each contract phase, tracking
 //! expected deliverables and completion criteria.
+//!
+//! ## Contract Types
+//!
+//! ### Simple
+//! - **Plan phase**: One required deliverable: "Plan"
+//! - **Execute phase**: One required deliverable: "PR"
+//!
+//! ### Specification
+//! - **Research phase**: One required deliverable: "Research Notes"
+//! - **Specify phase**: One required deliverable: "Requirements Document"
+//! - **Plan phase**: One required deliverable: "Plan"
+//! - **Execute phase**: One required deliverable: "PR"
+//! - **Review phase**: One required deliverable: "Release Notes"
+//!
+//! ### Execute
+//! - **Execute phase only**: No deliverables at all
 
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 use utoipa::ToSchema;
@@ -109,8 +125,86 @@ pub struct TaskInfo {
     pub status: String,
 }
 
-/// Get phase deliverables configuration
+/// Get phase deliverables configuration (legacy, defaults to "simple" contract type)
 pub fn get_phase_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
+    get_phase_deliverables_for_type(phase, "simple")
+}
+
+/// Get phase deliverables configuration for a specific contract type
+///
+/// ## Contract Types
+///
+/// ### Simple
+/// - Plan: Only "Plan" deliverable (required)
+/// - Execute: Only "PR" deliverable (required)
+///
+/// ### Specification
+/// - Research: Only "Research Notes" deliverable (required)
+/// - Specify: Only "Requirements Document" deliverable (required)
+/// - Plan: Only "Plan" deliverable (required)
+/// - Execute: Only "PR" deliverable (required)
+/// - Review: Only "Release Notes" deliverable (required)
+///
+/// ### Execute
+/// - Execute: No deliverables at all
+pub fn get_phase_deliverables_for_type(phase: &str, contract_type: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
+    match contract_type {
+        "execute" => get_execute_type_deliverables(phase),
+        "specification" => get_specification_type_deliverables(phase),
+        "simple" | _ => get_simple_type_deliverables(phase),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Get deliverables for 'simple' contract type
+/// - Plan phase: Only "Plan" deliverable (required)
+/// - Execute phase: Only "PR" deliverable (required)
+fn get_simple_type_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
+    match phase {
+        "plan" => PhaseDeliverables {
+            phase: "plan".to_string(),
+            recommended_files: vec![
+                RecommendedFile {
+                    template_id: "plan".to_string(),
+                    name_suggestion: "Plan".to_string(),
+                    priority: FilePriority::Required,
+                    description: "Implementation plan detailing the approach and tasks".to_string(),
+                },
+            ],
+            requires_repository: true,
+            requires_tasks: false,
+            guidance: "Create a plan document that outlines the implementation approach. A repository must be configured before moving to Execute phase.".to_string(),
+        },
+        "execute" => PhaseDeliverables {
+            phase: "execute".to_string(),
+            recommended_files: vec![
+                RecommendedFile {
+                    template_id: "pr".to_string(),
+                    name_suggestion: "PR".to_string(),
+                    priority: FilePriority::Required,
+                    description: "Pull request with the implemented changes".to_string(),
+                },
+            ],
+            requires_repository: true,
+            requires_tasks: true,
+            guidance: "Execute the plan and create a PR with the implemented changes. Complete all tasks to finish the contract.".to_string(),
+        },
+        _ => PhaseDeliverables {
+            phase: phase.to_string(),
+            recommended_files: vec![],
+            requires_repository: false,
+            requires_tasks: false,
+            guidance: "Unknown phase for simple contract type".to_string(),
+        },
+    }
+}
+
+/// Get deliverables for 'specification' contract type
+/// - Research: Only "Research Notes" deliverable (required)
+/// - Specify: Only "Requirements Document" deliverable (required)
+/// - Plan: Only "Plan" deliverable (required)
+/// - Execute: Only "PR" deliverable (required)
+/// - Review: Only "Release Notes" deliverable (required)
+fn get_specification_type_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
     match phase {
         "research" => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: "research".to_string(),
@@ -118,25 +212,13 @@ pub fn get_phase_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
                 RecommendedFile {
                     template_id: "research-notes".to_string(),
                     name_suggestion: "Research Notes".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
+                    priority: FilePriority::Required,
                     description: "Document findings and insights during research".to_string(),
                 },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "competitor-analysis".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Competitor Analysis".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Analyze competitors and market positioning".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "user-research".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "User Research".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Optional,
-                    description: "Document user interviews and persona insights".to_string(),
-                },
             ],
             requires_repository: false,
             requires_tasks: false,
-            guidance: "Focus on understanding the problem space, gathering information, and documenting findings. Create at least one research document before moving to Specify phase.".to_string(),
+            guidance: "Focus on understanding the problem space and document your findings in the Research Notes before moving to Specify phase.".to_string(),
         },
         "specify" => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: "specify".to_string(),
@@ -147,74 +229,38 @@ pub fn get_phase_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
                     priority: FilePriority::Required,
                     description: "Define functional and non-functional requirements".to_string(),
                 },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "user-stories".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "User Stories".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Define features from the user's perspective".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "acceptance-criteria".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Acceptance Criteria".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Define testable conditions for completion".to_string(),
-                },
             ],
             requires_repository: false,
             requires_tasks: false,
-            guidance: "Define what needs to be built with clear requirements and acceptance criteria. Ensure specifications are detailed enough for planning.".to_string(),
+            guidance: "Define what needs to be built with clear requirements in the Requirements Document. Ensure specifications are detailed enough for planning.".to_string(),
         },
         "plan" => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: "plan".to_string(),
             recommended_files: vec![
                 RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "architecture".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Architecture Document".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Document system architecture and design decisions".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "task-breakdown".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Task Breakdown".to_string(),
+                    template_id: "plan".to_string(),
+                    name_suggestion: "Plan".to_string(),
                     priority: FilePriority::Required,
-                    description: "Break down work into implementable tasks".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "technical-design".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Technical Design".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Optional,
-                    description: "Detailed technical specification".to_string(),
+                    description: "Implementation plan detailing the approach and tasks".to_string(),
                 },
             ],
             requires_repository: true,
             requires_tasks: false,
-            guidance: "Design the solution and break down work into tasks. A repository must be configured before moving to Execute phase.".to_string(),
+            guidance: "Create a plan document that outlines the implementation approach. A repository must be configured before moving to Execute phase.".to_string(),
         },
         "execute" => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: "execute".to_string(),
             recommended_files: vec![
                 RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "dev-notes".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Development Notes".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Track implementation details and decisions".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "test-plan".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Test Plan".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Optional,
-                    description: "Document testing strategy and test cases".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "implementation-log".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Implementation Log".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Optional,
-                    description: "Chronological log of implementation progress".to_string(),
+                    template_id: "pr".to_string(),
+                    name_suggestion: "PR".to_string(),
+                    priority: FilePriority::Required,
+                    description: "Pull request with the implemented changes".to_string(),
                 },
             ],
             requires_repository: true,
             requires_tasks: true,
-            guidance: "Execute the planned tasks, implement features, and track progress. Complete all tasks before moving to Review phase.".to_string(),
+            guidance: "Execute the plan and create a PR with the implemented changes. Complete all tasks before moving to Review phase.".to_string(),
         },
         "review" => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: "review".to_string(),
@@ -225,41 +271,61 @@ pub fn get_phase_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
                     priority: FilePriority::Required,
                     description: "Document changes for release communication".to_string(),
                 },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "review-checklist".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Review Checklist".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Recommended,
-                    description: "Comprehensive checklist for code and feature review".to_string(),
-                },
-                RecommendedFile {
-                    template_id: "retrospective".to_string(),
-                    name_suggestion: "Retrospective".to_string(),
-                    priority: FilePriority::Optional,
-                    description: "Reflect on the project and capture learnings".to_string(),
-                },
             ],
             requires_repository: false,
             requires_tasks: false,
-            guidance: "Review completed work, document the release, and conduct a retrospective. The contract can be completed after review.".to_string(),
+            guidance: "Review completed work and document the release in the Release Notes. The contract can be completed after review.".to_string(),
+        },
+        _ => PhaseDeliverables {
+            phase: phase.to_string(),
+            recommended_files: vec![],
+            requires_repository: false,
+            requires_tasks: false,
+            guidance: "Unknown phase for specification contract type".to_string(),
+        },
+    }
+}
+
+/// Get deliverables for 'execute' contract type
+/// - Execute phase only: No deliverables at all
+fn get_execute_type_deliverables(phase: &str) -> PhaseDeliverables {
+    match phase {
+        "execute" => PhaseDeliverables {
+            phase: "execute".to_string(),
+            recommended_files: vec![], // No deliverables for execute-only contract type
+            requires_repository: true,
+            requires_tasks: true,
+            guidance: "Execute the tasks directly. No deliverable documents are required for this contract type.".to_string(),
         },
         _ => PhaseDeliverables {
             phase: phase.to_string(),
             recommended_files: vec![],
             requires_repository: false,
             requires_tasks: false,
-            guidance: "Unknown phase".to_string(),
+            guidance: "The 'execute' contract type only supports the 'execute' phase.".to_string(),
         },
     }
 }
 
-/// Build a phase checklist comparing expected vs actual deliverables
+/// Build a phase checklist comparing expected vs actual deliverables (legacy, defaults to "simple")
 pub fn get_phase_checklist(
     phase: &str,
     files: &[FileInfo],
     tasks: &[TaskInfo],
     has_repository: bool,
 ) -> PhaseChecklist {
-    let deliverables = get_phase_deliverables(phase);
+    get_phase_checklist_for_type(phase, files, tasks, has_repository, "simple")
+}
+
+/// Build a phase checklist comparing expected vs actual deliverables for a specific contract type
+pub fn get_phase_checklist_for_type(
+    phase: &str,
+    files: &[FileInfo],
+    tasks: &[TaskInfo],
+    has_repository: bool,
+    contract_type: &str,
+) -> PhaseChecklist {
+    let deliverables = get_phase_deliverables_for_type(phase, contract_type);
 
     // Match files to expected deliverables
     let file_deliverables: Vec<DeliverableStatus> = deliverables
@@ -475,14 +541,25 @@ fn generate_phase_summary(
     }
 }
 
-/// Check if phase targets are met for transition
+/// Check if phase targets are met for transition (legacy, defaults to "simple")
 pub fn check_phase_completion(
     phase: &str,
     files: &[FileInfo],
     tasks: &[TaskInfo],
     has_repository: bool,
 ) -> bool {
-    let checklist = get_phase_checklist(phase, files, tasks, has_repository);
+    check_phase_completion_for_type(phase, files, tasks, has_repository, "simple")
+}
+
+/// Check if phase targets are met for transition for a specific contract type
+pub fn check_phase_completion_for_type(
+    phase: &str,
+    files: &[FileInfo],
+    tasks: &[TaskInfo],
+    has_repository: bool,
+    contract_type: &str,
+) -> bool {
+    let checklist = get_phase_checklist_for_type(phase, files, tasks, has_repository, contract_type);
 
     // Check required files are complete
     let required_files_complete = checklist.file_deliverables.iter()
@@ -502,6 +579,302 @@ pub fn check_phase_completion(
     required_files_complete && repository_ok && tasks_ok
 }
 
+/// Result of checking if deliverables are met for the current phase
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, ToSchema)]
+pub struct DeliverableCheckResult {
+    /// Whether all required deliverables are met
+    pub deliverables_met: bool,
+    /// Whether the phase is ready to advance (includes all readiness checks)
+    pub ready_to_advance: bool,
+    /// Current phase
+    pub phase: String,
+    /// Next phase (if available)
+    pub next_phase: Option<String>,
+    /// List of required deliverables and their status
+    pub required_deliverables: Vec<DeliverableItem>,
+    /// List of what's missing (if any)
+    pub missing: Vec<String>,
+    /// Human-readable summary
+    pub summary: String,
+    /// Whether auto-progress is recommended
+    pub auto_progress_recommended: bool,
+}
+
+/// A single deliverable item status
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, ToSchema)]
+pub struct DeliverableItem {
+    /// Name of the deliverable
+    pub name: String,
+    /// Type: "file", "repository", "pr", "tasks"
+    pub deliverable_type: String,
+    /// Whether it's met
+    pub met: bool,
+    /// Additional details
+    pub details: Option<String>,
+}
+
+/// Check if all required deliverables for the current phase are met
+/// This is used for both prompts and the check_deliverables_met tool
+pub fn check_deliverables_met(
+    phase: &str,
+    contract_type: &str,
+    files: &[FileInfo],
+    tasks: &[TaskInfo],
+    has_repository: bool,
+    pr_url: Option<&str>,
+) -> DeliverableCheckResult {
+    let mut required_deliverables = Vec::new();
+    let mut missing = Vec::new();
+
+    // Get the deliverables for this contract type and phase
+    let deliverables = get_phase_deliverables_for_type(phase, contract_type);
+
+    // Check required files for this phase
+    for rec in &deliverables.recommended_files {
+        if rec.priority == FilePriority::Required {
+            let matched = files.iter().any(|f| {
+                f.contract_phase.as_deref() == Some(phase) &&
+                (f.name.to_lowercase().contains(&rec.name_suggestion.to_lowercase()) ||
+                 rec.name_suggestion.to_lowercase().contains(&f.name.to_lowercase()) ||
+                 f.name.to_lowercase().contains(&rec.template_id.replace("-", " ")))
+            });
+
+            required_deliverables.push(DeliverableItem {
+                name: rec.name_suggestion.clone(),
+                deliverable_type: "file".to_string(),
+                met: matched,
+                details: if matched {
+                    Some("Document exists".to_string())
+                } else {
+                    None
+                },
+            });
+
+            if !matched {
+                missing.push(format!("Create {} (required)", rec.name_suggestion));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Check repository for phases that require it
+    if deliverables.requires_repository {
+        required_deliverables.push(DeliverableItem {
+            name: "Repository".to_string(),
+            deliverable_type: "repository".to_string(),
+            met: has_repository,
+            details: if has_repository {
+                Some("Repository configured".to_string())
+            } else {
+                None
+            },
+        });
+
+        if !has_repository {
+            missing.push("Configure a repository".to_string());
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Check tasks for execute phase
+    if deliverables.requires_tasks {
+        let total_tasks = tasks.len();
+        let done_tasks = tasks.iter().filter(|t| t.status == "done").count();
+        let tasks_complete = total_tasks > 0 && done_tasks == total_tasks;
+
+        required_deliverables.push(DeliverableItem {
+            name: "Tasks Completed".to_string(),
+            deliverable_type: "tasks".to_string(),
+            met: tasks_complete,
+            details: Some(format!("{}/{} tasks done", done_tasks, total_tasks)),
+        });
+
+        if !tasks_complete {
+            if total_tasks == 0 {
+                missing.push("Create and complete tasks".to_string());
+            } else {
+                missing.push(format!("Complete remaining {} task(s)", total_tasks - done_tasks));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // For simple/specification contracts in execute phase, PR is a key deliverable
+    if (contract_type == "simple" || contract_type == "specification") && phase == "execute" {
+        let has_pr = pr_url.is_some() && !pr_url.unwrap_or("").is_empty();
+        required_deliverables.push(DeliverableItem {
+            name: "Pull Request".to_string(),
+            deliverable_type: "pr".to_string(),
+            met: has_pr,
+            details: pr_url.map(|u| format!("PR: {}", u)),
+        });
+
+        if !has_pr {
+            missing.push("Create a Pull Request for the completed work".to_string());
+        }
+    }
+
+    let deliverables_met = required_deliverables.iter().all(|d| d.met);
+    let next_phase = get_next_phase_for_contract(contract_type, phase);
+    let ready_to_advance = deliverables_met && next_phase.is_some();
+
+    let summary = if deliverables_met {
+        if let Some(ref next) = next_phase {
+            format!("All deliverables met for {} phase. Ready to advance to {} phase.", phase, next)
+        } else {
+            format!("All deliverables met for {} phase. This is the final phase.", phase)
+        }
+    } else {
+        format!("{} deliverable(s) still needed for {} phase.", missing.len(), phase)
+    };
+
+    DeliverableCheckResult {
+        deliverables_met,
+        ready_to_advance,
+        phase: phase.to_string(),
+        next_phase,
+        required_deliverables,
+        missing,
+        summary,
+        auto_progress_recommended: deliverables_met && ready_to_advance,
+    }
+}
+
+/// Get the next phase based on contract type
+pub fn get_next_phase_for_contract(contract_type: &str, current_phase: &str) -> Option<String> {
+    match contract_type {
+        "simple" => match current_phase {
+            "plan" => Some("execute".to_string()),
+            "execute" => None, // Terminal phase for simple contracts
+            _ => None,
+        },
+        "execute" => None, // Execute-only contracts don't have phase transitions
+        "specification" | _ => match current_phase {
+            "research" => Some("specify".to_string()),
+            "specify" => Some("plan".to_string()),
+            "plan" => Some("execute".to_string()),
+            "execute" => Some("review".to_string()),
+            "review" => None, // Final phase
+            _ => None,
+        },
+    }
+}
+
+/// Determine if the contract should auto-progress to the next phase
+/// This is called when deliverables are met and autonomous_loop is enabled
+pub fn should_auto_progress(
+    phase: &str,
+    contract_type: &str,
+    files: &[FileInfo],
+    tasks: &[TaskInfo],
+    has_repository: bool,
+    pr_url: Option<&str>,
+    autonomous_loop: bool,
+) -> AutoProgressDecision {
+    let check = check_deliverables_met(phase, contract_type, files, tasks, has_repository, pr_url);
+
+    if !check.deliverables_met {
+        return AutoProgressDecision {
+            should_progress: false,
+            next_phase: None,
+            reason: format!("Deliverables not met: {}", check.missing.join(", ")),
+            action: AutoProgressAction::WaitForDeliverables,
+        };
+    }
+
+    if check.next_phase.is_none() {
+        return AutoProgressDecision {
+            should_progress: false,
+            next_phase: None,
+            reason: "This is the terminal phase. Contract can be completed.".to_string(),
+            action: AutoProgressAction::CompleteContract,
+        };
+    }
+
+    if autonomous_loop {
+        AutoProgressDecision {
+            should_progress: true,
+            next_phase: check.next_phase,
+            reason: "All deliverables met and autonomous_loop is enabled.".to_string(),
+            action: AutoProgressAction::AdvancePhase,
+        }
+    } else {
+        AutoProgressDecision {
+            should_progress: false,
+            next_phase: check.next_phase,
+            reason: "All deliverables met. Suggest advancing to next phase.".to_string(),
+            action: AutoProgressAction::SuggestAdvance,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Result of auto-progress decision
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct AutoProgressDecision {
+    /// Whether to automatically progress
+    pub should_progress: bool,
+    /// The next phase to progress to
+    pub next_phase: Option<String>,
+    /// Reason for the decision
+    pub reason: String,
+    /// Recommended action
+    pub action: AutoProgressAction,
+}
+
+/// Actions that can be taken based on auto-progress decision
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum AutoProgressAction {
+    /// Wait for required deliverables
+    WaitForDeliverables,
+    /// Automatically advance to next phase
+    AdvancePhase,
+    /// Suggest user to advance (when not autonomous)
+    SuggestAdvance,
+    /// Contract is complete, mark as done
+    CompleteContract,
+}
+
+/// Generate enhanced prompt guidance for deliverable checking
+pub fn generate_deliverable_prompt_guidance(
+    phase: &str,
+    contract_type: &str,
+    check_result: &DeliverableCheckResult,
+) -> String {
+    let mut guidance = String::new();
+
+    guidance.push_str("\n## Phase Deliverables Status\n\n");
+    guidance.push_str(&format!("**Current Phase**: {} | **Contract Type**: {}\n\n",
+        capitalize(phase), contract_type));
+
+    // Show required deliverables checklist
+    guidance.push_str("### Required Deliverables Checklist\n");
+    for item in &check_result.required_deliverables {
+        let status = if item.met { "[x]" } else { "[ ]" };
+        let details = item.details.as_ref().map(|d| format!(" - {}", d)).unwrap_or_default();
+        guidance.push_str(&format!("{} **{}** ({}){}\n", status, item.name, item.deliverable_type, details));
+    }
+
+    // Show status and next actions
+    guidance.push_str("\n### Status\n");
+    if check_result.deliverables_met {
+        guidance.push_str("**All deliverables are met.**\n\n");
+        if let Some(ref next) = check_result.next_phase {
+            guidance.push_str(&format!("Ready to advance to **{}** phase.\n", next));
+            if check_result.auto_progress_recommended {
+                guidance.push_str(&format!("\n**ACTION REQUIRED**: Since all deliverables are met, you should call `advance_phase` with `new_phase=\"{}\"` to progress the contract.\n", next));
+            }
+        } else {
+            guidance.push_str("This is the terminal phase. The contract can be marked as completed.\n");
+        }
+    } else {
+        guidance.push_str("**Deliverables not yet met.**\n\n");
+        guidance.push_str("Missing:\n");
+        for item in &check_result.missing {
+            guidance.push_str(&format!("- {}\n", item));
+        }
+        guidance.push_str("\nComplete the missing deliverables before advancing to the next phase.\n");
+    }
+
+    guidance
+}
+
 /// Format checklist as markdown for LLM context
 pub fn format_checklist_markdown(checklist: &PhaseChecklist) -> String {
     let mut md = format!("## Phase Progress ({} Phase)\n\n", capitalize(&checklist.phase));
@@ -572,26 +945,93 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
     #[test]
-    fn test_get_phase_deliverables() {
-        let research = get_phase_deliverables("research");
+    fn test_get_phase_deliverables_simple() {
+        // Simple contract type: Plan phase has only "Plan" deliverable
+        let plan = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("plan", "simple");
+        assert_eq!(plan.phase, "plan");
+        assert!(plan.requires_repository);
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files[0].template_id, "plan");
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files[0].priority, FilePriority::Required);
+
+        // Simple contract type: Execute phase has only "PR" deliverable
+        let execute = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("execute", "simple");
+        assert_eq!(execute.phase, "execute");
+        assert!(execute.requires_repository);
+        assert!(execute.requires_tasks);
+        assert_eq!(execute.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(execute.recommended_files[0].template_id, "pr");
+        assert_eq!(execute.recommended_files[0].priority, FilePriority::Required);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_get_phase_deliverables_specification() {
+        // Specification: Research phase has only "Research Notes" deliverable
+        let research = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("research", "specification");
         assert_eq!(research.phase, "research");
         assert!(!research.requires_repository);
-        assert_eq!(research.recommended_files.len(), 3);
+        assert_eq!(research.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(research.recommended_files[0].template_id, "research-notes");
+        assert_eq!(research.recommended_files[0].priority, FilePriority::Required);
 
-        let plan = get_phase_deliverables("plan");
-        assert!(plan.requires_repository);
-        assert!(plan.recommended_files.iter().any(|f| f.template_id == "task-breakdown"));
+        // Specification: Specify phase has only "Requirements Document" deliverable
+        let specify = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("specify", "specification");
+        assert_eq!(specify.phase, "specify");
+        assert_eq!(specify.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(specify.recommended_files[0].template_id, "requirements");
+        assert_eq!(specify.recommended_files[0].priority, FilePriority::Required);
+
+        // Specification: Plan phase has only "Plan" deliverable
+        let plan = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("plan", "specification");
+        assert_eq!(plan.phase, "plan");
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files[0].template_id, "plan");
+
+        // Specification: Execute phase has only "PR" deliverable
+        let execute = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("execute", "specification");
+        assert_eq!(execute.phase, "execute");
+        assert_eq!(execute.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(execute.recommended_files[0].template_id, "pr");
+
+        // Specification: Review phase has only "Release Notes" deliverable
+        let review = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("review", "specification");
+        assert_eq!(review.phase, "review");
+        assert_eq!(review.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(review.recommended_files[0].template_id, "release-notes");
+        assert_eq!(review.recommended_files[0].priority, FilePriority::Required);
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn test_phase_checklist_empty() {
-        let checklist = get_phase_checklist("research", &[], &[], false);
+    fn test_get_phase_deliverables_execute_type() {
+        // Execute contract type: Only execute phase, NO deliverables
+        let execute = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("execute", "execute");
+        assert_eq!(execute.phase, "execute");
+        assert!(execute.requires_repository);
+        assert!(execute.requires_tasks);
+        assert!(execute.recommended_files.is_empty()); // NO deliverables
+
+        // Execute contract type: Other phases should return empty deliverables
+        let plan = get_phase_deliverables_for_type("plan", "execute");
+        assert!(plan.recommended_files.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_phase_checklist_empty_simple() {
+        let checklist = get_phase_checklist_for_type("plan", &[], &[], false, "simple");
         assert_eq!(checklist.completion_percentage, 0);
         assert!(!checklist.suggestions.is_empty());
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn test_check_phase_completion() {
+    fn test_phase_checklist_execute_type_no_deliverables() {
+        // Execute contract type with no file deliverables
+        let checklist = get_phase_checklist_for_type("execute", &[], &[], true, "execute");
+        // Should have no file deliverables
+        assert!(checklist.file_deliverables.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_check_phase_completion_specification() {
         let files = vec![
             FileInfo {
                 id: Uuid::new_v4(),
@@ -600,8 +1040,31 @@ mod tests {
             },
         ];
 
-        // Specify phase has required file
-        let complete = check_phase_completion("specify", &files, &[], false);
+        // Specify phase has required file for specification contract type
+        let complete = check_phase_completion_for_type("specify", &files, &[], false, "specification");
         assert!(complete);
     }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_check_phase_completion_simple() {
+        let files = vec![
+            FileInfo {
+                id: Uuid::new_v4(),
+                name: "Plan".to_string(),
+                contract_phase: Some("plan".to_string()),
+            },
+        ];
+
+        // Plan phase has required "Plan" file for simple contract type
+        let complete = check_phase_completion_for_type("plan", &files, &[], true, "simple");
+        assert!(complete);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_legacy_functions_default_to_simple() {
+        // Legacy get_phase_deliverables defaults to simple
+        let plan = get_phase_deliverables("plan");
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(plan.recommended_files[0].template_id, "plan");
+    }
 }
diff --git a/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_chat.rs b/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_chat.rs
index e2adb72..28c3436 100644
--- a/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_chat.rs
+++ b/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_chat.rs
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ use crate::db::{
 };
 use crate::llm::{
     all_templates, analyze_task_output, body_to_markdown, format_checklist_markdown,
-    format_parsed_tasks, get_phase_checklist, parse_tasks_from_breakdown,
+    format_parsed_tasks, parse_tasks_from_breakdown,
     claude::{self, ClaudeClient, ClaudeError, ClaudeModel},
     groq::{GroqClient, GroqError, Message, ToolCallResponse},
     parse_contract_tool_call, templates_for_phase, ContractToolRequest, FileInfo,
@@ -433,8 +433,8 @@ When a new contract is created or the user seems unsure:
 fn build_contract_context(contract: &crate::db::models::ContractWithRelations) -> String {
     let c = &contract.contract;
     let mut context = format!(
-        "Name: {}\nID: {}\nPhase: {}\nStatus: {}\n",
-        c.name, c.id, c.phase, c.status
+        "Name: {}\nID: {}\nPhase: {}\nStatus: {}\nContract Type: {}\nAutonomous Loop: {}\n",
+        c.name, c.id, c.phase, c.status, c.contract_type, c.autonomous_loop
     );
 
     if let Some(ref desc) = c.description {
@@ -455,12 +455,31 @@ fn build_contract_context(contract: &crate::db::models::ContractWithRelations) -
     }).collect();
 
     let has_repository = !contract.repositories.is_empty();
-    let phase_checklist = get_phase_checklist(&c.phase, &file_infos, &task_infos, has_repository);
+    let phase_checklist = crate::llm::get_phase_checklist_for_type(&c.phase, &file_infos, &task_infos, has_repository, &c.contract_type);
 
     // Add phase checklist to context
     context.push_str("\n");
     context.push_str(&format_checklist_markdown(&phase_checklist));
 
+    // Add deliverable check result for phase transition readiness
+    // Note: pr_url is not available in TaskSummary, so we pass None here
+    // Full PR checking should be done via the check_deliverables_met tool
+    let deliverable_check = crate::llm::check_deliverables_met(
+        &c.phase,
+        &c.contract_type,
+        &file_infos,
+        &task_infos,
+        has_repository,
+        None, // pr_url not available in TaskSummary
+    );
+
+    // Add deliverable prompt guidance
+    context.push_str(&crate::llm::generate_deliverable_prompt_guidance(
+        &c.phase,
+        &c.contract_type,
+        &deliverable_check,
+    ));
+
     // Files summary
     context.push_str(&format!("\n### Files ({} total)\n", contract.files.len()));
     if !contract.files.is_empty() {
@@ -1732,6 +1751,65 @@ async fn handle_contract_request(
                 };
             }
 
+            // Check if deliverables are met before allowing transition
+            let cwr = match get_contract_with_relations(pool, contract_id, owner_id).await {
+                Ok(Some(c)) => c,
+                Ok(None) | Err(_) => {
+                    // Fall through - we'll just skip the deliverables check
+                    return ContractRequestResult {
+                        success: false,
+                        message: "Failed to load contract for deliverables check".to_string(),
+                        data: None,
+                    };
+                }
+            };
+
+            let file_infos: Vec<FileInfo> = cwr.files.iter().map(|f| FileInfo {
+                id: f.id,
+                name: f.name.clone(),
+                contract_phase: f.contract_phase.clone(),
+            }).collect();
+
+            let task_infos: Vec<TaskInfo> = cwr.tasks.iter().map(|t| TaskInfo {
+                id: t.id,
+                name: t.name.clone(),
+                status: t.status.clone(),
+            }).collect();
+
+            let has_repository = !cwr.repositories.is_empty();
+            // Note: pr_url is not available in TaskSummary, so we skip PR checking here
+            // For simple contracts, the PR deliverable check will need to be done
+            // by fetching full task details if needed
+
+            let check_result = crate::llm::check_deliverables_met(
+                current_phase,
+                &contract.contract_type,
+                &file_infos,
+                &task_infos,
+                has_repository,
+                None, // pr_url not available in TaskSummary
+            );
+
+            // Block transition if deliverables are not met
+            if !check_result.deliverables_met {
+                return ContractRequestResult {
+                    success: false,
+                    message: format!(
+                        "Cannot advance to '{}' phase: deliverables not met. {}",
+                        new_phase, check_result.summary
+                    ),
+                    data: Some(json!({
+                        "status": "deliverables_not_met",
+                        "currentPhase": current_phase,
+                        "requestedPhase": new_phase,
+                        "deliverablesMet": false,
+                        "requiredDeliverables": check_result.required_deliverables,
+                        "missing": check_result.missing,
+                        "action": "Complete the missing deliverables before advancing to the next phase"
+                    })),
+                };
+            }
+
             // Check if phase_guard is enabled
             if contract.phase_guard {
                 // If user provided feedback, return it for the task to address
@@ -1816,8 +1894,8 @@ async fn handle_contract_request(
             // Update phase (either phase_guard is disabled, or user confirmed)
             match repository::change_contract_phase_for_owner(pool, contract_id, owner_id, &new_phase).await {
                 Ok(Some(updated)) => {
-                    // Get deliverables for the new phase
-                    let deliverables = crate::llm::get_phase_deliverables(&new_phase);
+                    // Get deliverables for the new phase (using contract type)
+                    let deliverables = crate::llm::get_phase_deliverables_for_type(&new_phase, &contract.contract_type);
 
                     // Build suggested files list
                     let suggested_files: Vec<serde_json::Value> = deliverables
@@ -1963,7 +2041,7 @@ async fn handle_contract_request(
                     }).collect();
 
                     let has_repository = !cwr.repositories.is_empty();
-                    let checklist = get_phase_checklist(&cwr.contract.phase, &file_infos, &task_infos, has_repository);
+                    let checklist = crate::llm::get_phase_checklist_for_type(&cwr.contract.phase, &file_infos, &task_infos, has_repository, &cwr.contract.contract_type);
 
                     ContractRequestResult {
                         success: true,
@@ -1993,6 +2071,82 @@ async fn handle_contract_request(
             }
         }
 
+        ContractToolRequest::CheckDeliverablesMet => {
+            match get_contract_with_relations(pool, contract_id, owner_id).await {
+                Ok(Some(cwr)) => {
+                    let file_infos: Vec<FileInfo> = cwr.files.iter().map(|f| FileInfo {
+                        id: f.id,
+                        name: f.name.clone(),
+                        contract_phase: f.contract_phase.clone(),
+                    }).collect();
+
+                    let task_infos: Vec<TaskInfo> = cwr.tasks.iter().map(|t| TaskInfo {
+                        id: t.id,
+                        name: t.name.clone(),
+                        status: t.status.clone(),
+                    }).collect();
+
+                    let has_repository = !cwr.repositories.is_empty();
+
+                    // Note: pr_url is not available in TaskSummary
+                    // For simple contracts needing PR checking, full task details would need to be fetched
+                    // For now, we pass None and the LLM can guide the user to ensure a PR exists
+
+                    let check_result = crate::llm::check_deliverables_met(
+                        &cwr.contract.phase,
+                        &cwr.contract.contract_type,
+                        &file_infos,
+                        &task_infos,
+                        has_repository,
+                        None, // pr_url not available in TaskSummary
+                    );
+
+                    // Check if we should auto-progress
+                    let auto_progress = crate::llm::should_auto_progress(
+                        &cwr.contract.phase,
+                        &cwr.contract.contract_type,
+                        &file_infos,
+                        &task_infos,
+                        has_repository,
+                        None, // pr_url not available in TaskSummary
+                        cwr.contract.autonomous_loop,
+                    );
+
+                    ContractRequestResult {
+                        success: true,
+                        message: check_result.summary.clone(),
+                        data: Some(json!({
+                            "deliverablesMet": check_result.deliverables_met,
+                            "readyToAdvance": check_result.ready_to_advance,
+                            "phase": check_result.phase,
+                            "nextPhase": check_result.next_phase,
+                            "requiredDeliverables": check_result.required_deliverables,
+                            "missing": check_result.missing,
+                            "summary": check_result.summary,
+                            "autoProgressRecommended": check_result.auto_progress_recommended,
+                            "autoProgress": {
+                                "shouldProgress": auto_progress.should_progress,
+                                "nextPhase": auto_progress.next_phase,
+                                "reason": auto_progress.reason,
+                                "action": format!("{:?}", auto_progress.action),
+                            },
+                            "autonomousLoop": cwr.contract.autonomous_loop,
+                        })),
+                    }
+                }
+                Ok(None) => ContractRequestResult {
+                    success: false,
+                    message: "Contract not found".to_string(),
+                    data: None,
+                },
+                Err(e) => ContractRequestResult {
+                    success: false,
+                    message: format!("Database error: {}", e),
+                    data: None,
+                },
+            }
+        }
+
         // =============================================================================
         // Task Derivation Handlers
         // =============================================================================
diff --git a/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_daemon.rs b/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_daemon.rs
index 13c5640..5b23831 100644
--- a/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_daemon.rs
+++ b/makima/src/server/handlers/contract_daemon.rs
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ pub async fn get_contract_checklist(
         Err(_) => false,
     };
 
-    let checklist = phase_guidance::get_phase_checklist(&contract.phase, &files, &tasks, has_repository);
+    let checklist = phase_guidance::get_phase_checklist_for_type(&contract.phase, &files, &tasks, has_repository, &contract.contract_type);
 
     Json(checklist).into_response()
 }
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ pub async fn get_contract_goals(
 
     match repository::get_contract_for_owner(pool, id, auth.owner_id).await {
         Ok(Some(contract)) => {
-            let deliverables = phase_guidance::get_phase_deliverables(&contract.phase);
+            let deliverables = phase_guidance::get_phase_deliverables_for_type(&contract.phase, &contract.contract_type);
             Json(ContractGoalsResponse {
                 description: contract.description,
                 phase: contract.phase,
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ pub async fn get_suggest_action(
         .map(|r| !r.is_empty())
         .unwrap_or(false);
 
-    let checklist = phase_guidance::get_phase_checklist(&contract.phase, &files, &tasks, has_repository);
+    let checklist = phase_guidance::get_phase_checklist_for_type(&contract.phase, &files, &tasks, has_repository, &contract.contract_type);
 
     // Determine suggested action based on checklist
     let (action, description) = if !checklist.suggestions.is_empty() {