before-dev

Discover and inject project-specific coding guidelines into a development workflow.

Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaplumeX/deepresearch --skill before-dev-maplumex
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Skill: before-dev
Source: https://github.com/MaplumeX/deepresearch/tree/main/.agents/skills/before-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaplumeX/deepresearch --skill before-dev-maplumex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

New coding tasks often proceed without consulting project-specific rules, causing inconsistent implementations, missed checklists, and avoidable rework. This Skill ensures developers read the appropriate spec layers and shared guides before writing any code to reduce integration issues and maintain repository conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover relevant specs: Locate package-level spec indexes and determine which guideline layers apply to the current work.
  • Follow pre-development checklists: Read index "Pre-Development Checklist" entries and open referenced guideline files such as error handling, conventions, and mock strategies.
  • Shared guidance enforcement: Ensure team-wide guides under shared guides are reviewed when starting cross-cutting or unfamiliar tasks.
  • Use case: Before modifying a backend package, run the discovery steps, read the package index and referenced guidelines, and confirm the implementation plan follows documented conventions.

Quick Start

Run the before-dev steps to find and read the package spec index, the listed guideline files, and the shared guides before you begin coding.

Frequently Asked Questions about before-dev

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

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How do I load project coding guidelines before development to prevent convention violations?

To load project coding guidelines before development, discover package-level spec indexes by reading .trellis/spec files and referenced guideline documents, ensuring pre-development checklists are followed prior to writing code.

What are pre-development checklists in repository spec index files?

Pre-development checklists in repository spec index files are entries that reference guideline documents such as error handling, conventions, and mock strategies, ensuring developers review required rules before starting a new coding task.

How do I enforce code conventions when switching packages in a repository?

To enforce code conventions when switching packages, run discovery steps to locate the package-level spec index, read the referenced guideline files, and confirm your implementation plan aligns with documented repository conventions.

Do I need to read shared guides before starting cross-cutting development tasks?

Yes, you need to read shared guides before starting cross-cutting or unfamiliar development tasks to ensure team-wide guidance is reviewed, reducing integration issues and maintaining repository conventions across the project.

What is the best way to onboard developers to repository coding conventions?

The best way to onboard developers to repository coding conventions is to locate spec index files, read referenced guideline documents, and verify pre-development checklists are completed before any package-level code modifications begin.

Can I use this pre-development spec discovery for backend package modifications?

Yes, you can use this pre-development spec discovery for backend package modifications by running the discovery steps, reading the package index and referenced guidelines, and confirming the implementation plan follows documented conventions.