ctx-verify
Verify before claiming completion. Use before saying work is done, tests pass, or builds succeed.
Best use case
ctx-verify is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Verify before claiming completion. Use before saying work is done, tests pass, or builds succeed.
Teams using ctx-verify should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ctx-verify/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ctx-verify Compares
| Feature / Agent | ctx-verify | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Verify before claiming completion. Use before saying work is done, tests pass, or builds succeed.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
Run the relevant verification command before claiming a result. ## When to Use - Before saying "tests pass", "build succeeds", or "bug fixed" - Before reporting completion of any task with a testable outcome - When the user asks "does it work?" or "is it done?" ## When NOT to Use - For documentation-only changes with no testable outcome - When the user explicitly says "skip verification" - For exploratory work with no pass/fail criterion ## Workflow 1. **Identify** what command proves the claim 2. **Think through** what passing looks like (and false positives) 3. **Run** the command (fresh, not a previous run) 4. **Read** full output; check exit code, count failures 5. **Report** actual results with evidence ## Claim-to-Evidence Map | Claim | Required Evidence | |-------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Tests pass | Test command output showing 0 failures | | Linter clean | `golangci-lint run` showing 0 errors | | Build succeeds | `go build` exit 0 | | Bug fixed | Original symptom no longer reproduces | | All checks pass | `make audit` showing all steps pass | ## Self-Audit Questions Before presenting any artifact as complete: - What assumptions did I make? - What did I NOT check? - Where am I least confident? - What would a reviewer question first? ## Quality Checklist - [ ] Verification command was run fresh (not reused) - [ ] Exit code was checked - [ ] Claim matches evidence (build ≠ tests) - [ ] If multiple claims, each has its own evidence
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