better-goal

Define measurable goals for coding agents with verification and constraints.

84|3|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/public-skills --skill better-goal
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Skill: better-goal
Source: https://github.com/ninehills/public-skills/tree/main/better-goal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/public-skills --skill better-goal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps to define clear, measurable goals for coding agents, ensuring they perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Goal Definition: Provides a structured approach to writing goals with clear outcomes, verifications, constraints, and boundaries.
  • Use Case: Ideal for complex, multi-round tasks such as performance optimization, debugging, migration, and research replication.
  • Features: Offers a template for goal writing, including verification, constraints, boundaries, iteration policy, and completion/pause conditions.

Quick Start

Use the better-goal skill to create a goal for performance optimization: /goal Reduce p95 checkout latency below 120 ms.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-goal

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set measurable goals for a coding agent during performance optimization?

Use a goal template to set coding agent goals by specifying clear task outcomes, verifications, constraints, and boundaries. This structured approach ensures effective and efficient execution for complex, multi-round tasks.

What is a structured goal template for coding agents handling complex tasks?

A structured goal template defines clear outcomes, verifications, constraints, boundaries, iteration policies, and completion conditions to guide complex, multi-round coding tasks like migration or debugging effectively.

How do I write verification and boundary constraints for AI coding agents?

Write verification and boundary constraints by specifying measurable task outcomes, explicit iteration policies, and strict completion or pause conditions within a structured goal definition framework for agents.

Can I use a goal definition framework for multi-round debugging and migration tasks?

Yes, you can use a goal definition framework for multi-round debugging and migration tasks. It provides a structured approach to define clear outcomes and constraints for complex, iterative execution.

Does defining task boundaries prevent coding agents from drifting during research replication?

Defining task boundaries prevents coding agents from drifting during research replication by enforcing strict constraints, iteration policies, and explicit pause conditions within the goal definition.