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Execute multi-phase software roadmaps with autonomous design, testing, and refactoring.

7|4|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#refactoring#roadmap#autonomous#progress-tracking#autopilot#implement-orchestrator
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npx skills add https://github.com/nklisch/skills --skill autopilot-nklisch
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Skill: autopilot
Source: https://github.com/nklisch/skills/tree/main/plugins/workflow/skills/autopilot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nklisch/skills --skill autopilot-nklisch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Autopilot removes the manual labor of orchestrating multi-phase software builds by autonomously reading a project roadmap and foundation docs, producing designs, running implement-orchestrator agents, executing tests, performing judgment-driven refactors, and tracking progress for cross-session resumption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration: Loops design → implement-orchestrator → test per roadmap phase and advances phases when checkpoints pass.
  • Autonomous decision-making & guardrails: Uses explicit decision frameworks to resolve ambiguities, logs decisions in PROGRESS.md, and enforces rules like never prompting the user and committing work safely.
  • Refactor and testing strategy: Triggers refactor passes on configurable cadence, runs deeper testing at major boundaries, and extracts reusable patterns across phases.
  • Use Case: Given a completed /ideate and /roadmap run with ROADMAP.md and foundation docs present, Autopilot can autonomously implement an entire roadmap while producing auditable progress and deviation logs.

Quick Start

Start autopilot to run the project's ROADMAP.md and foundation docs, create docs/PROGRESS.md if missing, and begin executing phases autonomously.

Frequently Asked Questions about autopilot

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

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How do I autonomously execute a multi-phase software project roadmap?▼

Autonomously executing a multi-phase software project roadmap requires coordinating design, implementation, testing, and refactoring loops. This Skill reads ROADMAP.md and foundation docs to advance phases automatically when test checkpoints pass.

What foundation documents do I need before automating roadmap execution?▼

Automating roadmap execution requires foundation documents including ROADMAP.md, VISION.md, SPEC.md, and CLAUDE.md. These files provide the project specifications, phase definitions, and vision needed for autonomous orchestration.

Can I resume autonomous project implementation across multiple sessions?▼

Resuming autonomous project implementation across sessions is supported through PROGRESS.md-based tracking. The Skill logs decisions, deviations, and phase completion states in this file to enable cross-session resumption.

How does autonomous refactoring work during multi-phase software builds?▼

Autonomous refactoring during multi-phase software builds triggers on configurable cadences with judgment-driven gating. It runs deeper testing at major boundaries and extracts reusable patterns across completed phases.

Does autonomous roadmap execution stop to prompt for user decisions?▼

Autonomous roadmap execution never stops to prompt the user for decisions. It uses explicit decision frameworks to resolve ambiguities autonomously, logs the decisions in PROGRESS.md, and safely commits work.

What is the best way to orchestrate design and implementation phases without manual intervention?▼

Orchestrating design and implementation phases without manual intervention is best handled by looping design, implement-orchestrator execution, and testing per roadmap phase. The system advances phases automatically when checkpoints pass.

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