wf-develop
This skill should only be used when the user uses the word workflow and asks to develop or implement changes with a verification-first loop and clean handoff/pickup boundaries.
Best use case
wf-develop is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
This skill should only be used when the user uses the word workflow and asks to develop or implement changes with a verification-first loop and clean handoff/pickup boundaries.
Teams using wf-develop 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/wf-develop/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How wf-develop Compares
| Feature / Agent | wf-develop | 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?
This skill should only be used when the user uses the word workflow and asks to develop or implement changes with a verification-first loop and clean handoff/pickup boundaries.
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
# wf-develop ## Purpose Implement changes with a verification-first loop, keeping context clean between workflow steps. `prd.json` (single-PRD dossier or slice PRD). `plan.md` may exist for higher-risk work, but it’s optional. Prefer plan-driven work when plan.md exists, but allow PRD-driven work (especially with PRD JSON: `prd.json`). ## Inputs Preferred: - Dossier path (contains one or more`prd.json` ) - implement one `prd.json` at a time. - Or explicit PRD JSON path (`prd.json` / `prds/<slice_id>_<slug>/prd.json`) Optional: - `plan.md` path (only when created by wf-plan) Also: - Target repo + branch - Known risks/deps ## Outputs - Code changes - Verification evidence (what ran, result, screenshots/logs when relevant) - Update the relevant PRD JSON story `passes` and `notes` to reflect reality (`prd.json` or a slice `prds/.../prd.json`) - Dev log artefact saved per repo conventions (summary + verification evidence + GO/NO-GO) (optional but nice) ## Steps 0) (Recommended) Pickup if starting fresh thread / resuming - Invoke `pickup` skill if: - new chat/thread, or - user says “resume / pick up”, or - repo/branch uncertain 1) Confirm work input - If PRD JSON missing (`prd.json`): check if `prd.md` exists. If yes, run `create-json-prd` first (NO-GO if schema invalid). If not, ask user to create `prd.md`. - If `plan.md` exists: use it in conjunction with `prd.json` to guide development. - If no plan.md: proceed from the `prd.json` directly (this is normal for small work). 2) Baseline verification (before touching code) - Run verify skill and record result. - If verify fails before changes: - call out as pre-existing failure - ask whether to fix baseline first (recommended) or continue 3) Implement in smallest verifiable increments Loop: - pick the next smallest slice that proves progress toward an acceptance criterion - implement minimal change - run targeted check then verify skill - record evidence (what ran, result, any screenshots/logs) - update the relevant PRD JSON: - set `passes=true` for stories fully meeting criteria - use `notes` for partials, tradeoffs, follow-ups 4) Light review loop (default) Before opening a PR / handing off: - do a quick diff scan for naming, tests, and obvious failure modes - rerun verify - only escalate to wf-review when risk/size warrants it 5) Write dev log (optional) Include: - what changed - verification evidence - any follow-ups / risks - GO/NO-GO 6) Context boundary (recommended) If switching workflows next (review/release/ralph) or stopping: - invoke `handoff` - recommend new thread for the next workflow: `/new` then `pickup` with the handoff note path 7) Compound (optional but recommended) If a non-trivial issue was solved or a gotcha discovered: - suggest invoking `compound-docs` skills ## Verification - Verify skill run at least once after changes. - PRD JSON updated to reflect what passes (`prd.json` or slice `prds/.../prd.json`). ## Go/No-Go - GO if verify is green and acceptance criteria met (per the PRD JSON). - NO-GO if verify fails or behaviour cannot be demonstrated.
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