contract-derivation

Derive per-module contracts from structured design documents.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#software design #manifest generation #module implementation #contract derivation #design document analysis

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npx skills add https://github.com/taniwhaai/skills --skill contract-derivation

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Skill: contract-derivation
Source: https://github.com/taniwhaai/skills/tree/main/skills/contract-derivation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taniwhaai/skills --skill contract-derivation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the derivation of per-module contracts (manifests) from a given design document, providing a complete and explicit set of requirements for module implementation without requiring the rest of the system's details.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Contract Derivation: Extracts contract information from design documents to produce clear, language-neutral module manifests.
Module Isolation: Ensures each module's contract is complete enough for independent implementation.
Use Case: When a user has a design document ready and wants to start implementing modules, this Skill can generate the necessary contracts for each module, reducing the risk of ambiguity and miscommunication.

Quick Start

Run the 'contract-derivation' skill on the design document 'system-design.md' to derive contracts for the modules.

Frequently Asked Questions about contract-derivation

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract module contracts from a design document for independent implementation?▼

To extract module contracts from a design document, you can use automated contract derivation to produce language-neutral manifests. This ensures each module has complete, explicit requirements for implementation without depending on the rest of the system.

What is contract derivation in software design?▼

Contract derivation in software design is the automated process of extracting per-module contracts from a structured design document. It generates clear module manifests that provide complete and explicit requirements for isolated module implementation.

How do I generate module manifests to reduce ambiguity in complex systems?▼

You generate module manifests by running an automated contract derivation process on your structured design document. This produces explicit, language-neutral manifests that isolate module requirements, reducing ambiguity and miscommunication in high dependency complexity systems.

Do I need a structured design document to derive module contracts?▼

Yes, you need a structured design document and a shared vocabulary to derive module contracts. The contract derivation process relies on this structured input to ensure consistency and generate complete requirements for module implementation.

What is the best way to isolate module requirements from a large system design?▼

The best way to isolate module requirements is to use automated contract derivation to extract per-module manifests from your system design document. This ensures each module receives a complete, explicit set of requirements independent of the rest of the system.

Can contract derivation handle systems with high dependency complexity?▼

Yes, contract derivation is specifically applicable to software development processes in systems with high dependency complexity. It derives complete per-module contracts from design documents, ensuring modules can be implemented independently without requiring the rest of the system's details.