adversarial / default

Run parallel critic passes to identify blockers and emit a ship/hold decision.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Collectively-Gary/GaryOS --skill adversarial-default
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Skill: adversarial / default
Source: https://github.com/Collectively-Gary/GaryOS/tree/main/data/skills/adversarial/default
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Collectively-Gary/GaryOS --skill adversarial-default

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent unsafe or low-quality outputs from being shipped by independently stress-testing an action’s plan and draft, then surfacing blockers before approval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel critic review: Runs four generic critics in parallel to identify failure modes, likely audience misinterpretations, second-order consequences, and issues in any recorded bash invocations.
  • Risk-calibrated depth: Increases review thoroughness for high-risk actions by adding domain-specific reviewers if configured for the playbook.
  • Ship vs. hold gate: Returns ship when no blockers exist, or hold with a rework brief when blockers are found.
  • Durable review persistence: Writes findings to a recoverable stage markdown file for traceability, and can post PR issue comments for PR-based reviews.

Quick Start

Run the adversarial review for a pending action to determine whether it should be held for rework or shipped with notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about adversarial / default

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is adversarial code review and how does it prevent unsafe deployments?

Adversarial code review stress-tests an action's plan and draft by running independent critic passes to identify failure modes, audience misinterpretations, and bash safety issues. It returns a ship or hold decision with a risk-calibrated findings trail to block unsafe deployments.

How do I run an adversarial review on a pull request before shipping?

To run an adversarial review on a pull request, invoke the skill against the PR. It executes parallel critic passes for failure-mode, audience, second-order, and bash-invocation analysis, then posts PR issue comments with a risk-calibrated findings trail and a ship or hold decision.

Does adversarial review work for general playbooks or only specific PR workflows?

Adversarial review applies to fallback reviews for general playbooks and ad-hoc PR workflows. It evaluates blockers across the plan, draft, and recorded execution trail to determine if an action should ship or be held for rework.

What's the best way to assess bash invocation risks during a code audit?

The best way to assess bash invocation risks is using an adversarial review that includes a dedicated bash-invocation analysis critic pass. This identifies potential safety issues in recorded commands and adds them to a durable audit trail for governance.

Can I increase review thoroughness for high-risk code changes?

Yes, review thoroughness scales for high-risk actions by adding domain-specific reviewers if configured for the playbook. This risk-calibrated depth ensures critical changes receive more rigorous failure-mode and second-order consequence analysis.

When should I hold a pull request for rework instead of shipping it?

You should hold a pull request when adversarial review identifies blockers across the plan, draft, or execution trail. It returns a hold decision with a rework brief detailing the failure modes and risks found, preventing unsafe outputs from shipping.