definition-of-done-enforcer

Evaluate completed work items against Definition of Done checklists and generate gap reports.

1|Updated Jan 22, 2026
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Skill: definition-of-done-enforcer
Source: https://github.com/Ethical-AI-Syndicate/skills/tree/main/definition-of-done-enforcer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ethical-AI-Syndicate/skills --skill definition-of-done-enforcer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill systematically enforces the team's Definition of Done (DoD), preventing incomplete work from being marked as finished and ensuring consistent quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DoD Checklist Evaluation: Assesses completed work against a predefined set of DoD criteria.
  • Gap Reporting: Identifies specific areas where the work falls short of the DoD.
  • Recommendation Generation: Provides clear recommendations on whether to accept the work, with conditions if necessary.
  • Use Case: Before a story is accepted into a sprint review, this Skill can be used to automatically generate a report detailing whether all coding, testing, documentation, and acceptance criteria have been met.

Quick Start

Use the definition-of-done-enforcer skill to evaluate the story with ID 'STORY-123' against the standard DoD checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about definition-of-done-enforcer

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

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How do I validate completed work against a Definition of Done checklist?

This Skill automates DoD checklist validation by evaluating completed work items against predefined criteria, automatically identifying gaps in code quality, testing, documentation, and deployment readiness to prevent incomplete work from being accepted in agile workflows.

What is a Definition of Done check for agile sprint acceptance?

A Definition of Done check ensures completed work items meet predefined quality standards across coding, testing, documentation, and acceptance criteria. This Skill systematically enforces those standards to prevent incomplete work from being marked as finished during sprint reviews.

How do I identify gaps in code quality and testing before a sprint review?

To identify gaps before a sprint review, use this Skill to evaluate your story against a predefined DoD checklist. It generates a detailed report highlighting gap severity and providing remediation recommendations for code quality and testing shortfalls.

Can I automatically generate DoD compliance reports for agile development workflows?

Yes, you can automatically generate DoD compliance reports by evaluating story IDs against a standard checklist. This Skill outputs a detailed report covering gap severity, remediation steps, and acceptance recommendations for agile development workflows.

What is the best way to enforce quality assurance standards for completed work items?

The best way to enforce quality assurance standards is to systematically evaluate completed work items against a predefined DoD checklist. This Skill identifies gaps, generates severity reports, and provides clear acceptance recommendations with conditions if necessary.

Do I need predefined acceptance criteria to use a Definition of Done enforcer?

Yes, predefined acceptance criteria and DoD checklists are required. This Skill evaluates completed work items against these established standards to identify gaps, assess severity, and generate remediation recommendations for sprint acceptance.