codeflow

Coordinates documentation, design, and coding into a unified development workflow.

Updated Dec 20, 2025

Search Tags:#tdd #development workflow #requirements gathering #living documentation #hearing first #spec-design-guide

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npx skills add https://github.com/chronista-club/claude-plugin-chronista-style --skill codeflow

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Skill: codeflow
Source: https://github.com/chronista-club/claude-plugin-chronista-style/tree/main/codeflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chronista-club/claude-plugin-chronista-style --skill codeflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common problem of misaligned requirements and inefficient development cycles by enforcing a structured, user-centric approach to software development. It prevents wasted effort on features that don't meet user needs or are poorly designed.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Requirements Gathering: Guides users through a step-by-step process to clarify needs before implementation.
Living Documentation: Ensures that specifications and designs are kept in sync with the code.
Disciplined Development Workflow: Integrates best practices like TDD and systematic debugging into the development lifecycle.
Use Case: When starting a new feature, use this Skill to ensure all requirements are understood and documented, leading to faster, more accurate implementation and fewer revisions.

Quick Start

Initiate a new development session by asking the AI to start the codeflow skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about codeflow

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

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How do I gather requirements before starting test-driven development?▼

Gather requirements before test-driven development by using a hearing-first approach that guides you through a structured process to clarify user needs and document specifications before any implementation begins.

What is living documentation in a software development workflow?▼

Living documentation in a software development workflow is a practice where specifications and design guides are continuously kept in sync with the codebase, ensuring project alignment and preventing outdated documentation.

How do I start a structured development workflow from an initial feature request?▼

Start a structured development workflow from an initial feature request by initiating a development session to enforce hearing-first requirement gathering, spec-design documentation, and TDD principles across the entire lifecycle.

Does this development workflow approach require any specific testing frameworks?▼

No specific testing frameworks are required as dependencies. The workflow integrates test-driven development principles directly into the lifecycle without mandating particular external testing tools or libraries.

When should I use a hearing-first approach for software development?▼

Use a hearing-first approach for software development when starting a new feature to ensure all requirements are fully understood and documented, leading to faster implementation and fewer revisions.

What is the best way to keep specifications in sync with code?▼

The best way to keep specifications in sync with code is to maintain living documentation throughout the development lifecycle, integrating spec-design-guide practices directly alongside test-driven development workflows.