Best use case
gsd-complete-milestone is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Archive completed milestone and prepare for next version
Teams using gsd-complete-milestone 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/gsd-complete-milestone/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gsd-complete-milestone Compares
| Feature / Agent | gsd-complete-milestone | 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?
Archive completed milestone and prepare for next version
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
<cursor_skill_adapter>
## A. Skill Invocation
- This skill is invoked when the user mentions `gsd-complete-milestone` or describes a task matching this skill.
- Treat all user text after the skill mention as `{{GSD_ARGS}}`.
- If no arguments are present, treat `{{GSD_ARGS}}` as empty.
## B. User Prompting
When the workflow needs user input, prompt the user conversationally:
- Present options as a numbered list in your response text
- Ask the user to reply with their choice
- For multi-select, ask for comma-separated numbers
## C. Tool Usage
Use these Cursor tools when executing GSD workflows:
- `Shell` for running commands (terminal operations)
- `StrReplace` for editing existing files
- `Read`, `Write`, `Glob`, `Grep`, `Task`, `WebSearch`, `WebFetch`, `TodoWrite` as needed
## D. Subagent Spawning
When the workflow needs to spawn a subagent:
- Use `Task(subagent_type="generalPurpose", ...)`
- The `model` parameter maps to Cursor's model options (e.g., "fast")
</cursor_skill_adapter>
<objective>
Mark milestone {{version}} complete, archive to milestones/, and update ROADMAP.md and REQUIREMENTS.md.
Purpose: Create historical record of shipped version, archive milestone artifacts (roadmap + requirements), and prepare for next milestone.
Output: Milestone archived (roadmap + requirements), PROJECT.md evolved, git tagged.
</objective>
<execution_context>
**Load these files NOW (before proceeding):**
- @.cursor/get-shit-done/workflows/complete-milestone.md (main workflow)
- @.cursor/get-shit-done/templates/milestone-archive.md (archive template)
</execution_context>
<context>
**Project files:**
- `.planning/ROADMAP.md`
- `.planning/REQUIREMENTS.md`
- `.planning/STATE.md`
- `.planning/PROJECT.md`
**User input:**
- Version: {{version}} (e.g., "1.0", "1.1", "2.0")
</context>
<process>
**Follow complete-milestone.md workflow:**
0. **Check for audit:**
- Look for `.planning/v{{version}}-MILESTONE-AUDIT.md`
- If missing or stale: recommend `/gsd-audit-milestone` first
- If audit status is `gaps_found`: recommend `/gsd-plan-milestone-gaps` first
- If audit status is `passed`: proceed to step 1
```markdown
## Pre-flight Check
{If no v{{version}}-MILESTONE-AUDIT.md:}
⚠ No milestone audit found. Run `/gsd-audit-milestone` first to verify
requirements coverage, cross-phase integration, and E2E flows.
{If audit has gaps:}
⚠ Milestone audit found gaps. Run `/gsd-plan-milestone-gaps` to create
phases that close the gaps, or proceed anyway to accept as tech debt.
{If audit passed:}
✓ Milestone audit passed. Proceeding with completion.
```
1. **Verify readiness:**
- Check all phases in milestone have completed plans (SUMMARY.md exists)
- Present milestone scope and stats
- Wait for confirmation
2. **Gather stats:**
- Count phases, plans, tasks
- Calculate git range, file changes, LOC
- Extract timeline from git log
- Present summary, confirm
3. **Extract accomplishments:**
- Read all phase SUMMARY.md files in milestone range
- Extract 4-6 key accomplishments
- Present for approval
4. **Archive milestone:**
- Create `.planning/milestones/v{{version}}-ROADMAP.md`
- Extract full phase details from ROADMAP.md
- Fill milestone-archive.md template
- Update ROADMAP.md to one-line summary with link
5. **Archive requirements:**
- Create `.planning/milestones/v{{version}}-REQUIREMENTS.md`
- Mark all v1 requirements as complete (checkboxes checked)
- Note requirement outcomes (validated, adjusted, dropped)
- Delete `.planning/REQUIREMENTS.md` (fresh one created for next milestone)
6. **Update PROJECT.md:**
- Add "Current State" section with shipped version
- Add "Next Milestone Goals" section
- Archive previous content in `<details>` (if v1.1+)
7. **Commit and tag:**
- Stage: MILESTONES.md, PROJECT.md, ROADMAP.md, STATE.md, archive files
- Commit: `chore: archive v{{version}} milestone`
- Tag: `git tag -a v{{version}} -m "[milestone summary]"`
- Ask about pushing tag
8. **Offer next steps:**
- `/gsd-new-milestone` — start next milestone (questioning → research → requirements → roadmap)
</process>
<success_criteria>
- Milestone archived to `.planning/milestones/v{{version}}-ROADMAP.md`
- Requirements archived to `.planning/milestones/v{{version}}-REQUIREMENTS.md`
- `.planning/REQUIREMENTS.md` deleted (fresh for next milestone)
- ROADMAP.md collapsed to one-line entry
- PROJECT.md updated with current state
- Git tag v{{version}} created
- Commit successful
- User knows next steps (including need for fresh requirements)
</success_criteria>
<critical_rules>
- **Load workflow first:** Read complete-milestone.md before executing
- **Verify completion:** All phases must have SUMMARY.md files
- **User confirmation:** Wait for approval at verification gates
- **Archive before deleting:** Always create archive files before updating/deleting originals
- **One-line summary:** Collapsed milestone in ROADMAP.md should be single line with link
- **Context efficiency:** Archive keeps ROADMAP.md and REQUIREMENTS.md constant size per milestone
- **Fresh requirements:** Next milestone starts with `/gsd-new-milestone` which includes requirements definition
</critical_rules>Related Skills
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