adversarial-review

Stress-test specifications from Challenger, Security Reviewer, and Devil's Advocate perspectives.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cianos95-dev/spec-driven-development --skill adversarial-review-cianos95-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: adversarial-review
Source: https://github.com/cianos95-dev/spec-driven-development/tree/main/skills/adversarial-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cianos95-dev/spec-driven-development --skill adversarial-review-cianos95-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Adversarial spec review helps teams stress-test specs by forcing critical evaluation from multiple perspectives to uncover gaps, security risks, and implementation blockers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, multi-perspective review including Challenger, Security Reviewer, Devil's Advocate, and Synthesizer.
  • Four architecture options to run automated or manual adversarial reviews and synthesize findings into actionable tasks.
  • Use cases include validating complex specs before committing to implementation, surfacing ambiguities, and ensuring alignment with risk and compliance requirements.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run adversarial review on your spec by saying 'review my spec'.

Frequently Asked Questions about adversarial-review

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

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What is an adversarial spec review and how does it validate requirements?

An adversarial spec review stress-tests requirements by forcing critical evaluation from multiple perspectives to uncover gaps, security risks, and implementation blockers before development begins.

How do I run an adversarial review on my product specification?

Run an adversarial review by submitting your specification and triggering the process, which evaluates requirements from Challenger, Security Reviewer, and Devil's Advocate viewpoints to surface ambiguities.

Does adversarial spec review work for security risk management and architecture validation?

Yes, adversarial spec review applies to specifications requiring rigorous validation across architectures and safety constraints, specifically surfacing security risks and ensuring alignment with compliance requirements.

What is the best way to prioritize action items after a multi-perspective spec review?

The best way to prioritize action items is using the synthesizer-generated prioritized action list, which categorizes findings into Critical, Important, and Consider tiers based on multi-perspective evaluations.

Can I use this adversarial review process for complex specs before committing to implementation?

Yes, you can use this process to validate complex specs before committing to implementation, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance requirements by surfacing ambiguities and implementation blockers.

When should I avoid using an adversarial approach for spec validation?

Avoid using an adversarial approach for spec validation when specifications are rudimentary or require no rigorous validation, as the multi-perspective stress-testing targets complex specs with architecture and safety constraints.