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describability-gate

Enforce eight explicit fields before automation projects start.

4|1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#specification#validation#quality#governance#gate#describability
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npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill describability-gate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: describability-gate
Source: https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack/tree/main/skills/describability-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill describability-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Eight-field readiness gate blocks any automation project from starting until Inputs, Outputs, Decision rules, Exceptions, Owner, Success metric, Failure mode, and Rollback are explicitly defined. Use before kicking off any automation build, as a pre-dispatch check, or when reviewing automation specs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Eight-field readiness gate that blocks automation until eight fields are filled with explicit definitions.
  • Phase 1: Accept the automation description (free-form briefs, SKILL.md or automation spec).
  • Phase 2: Extract and score each field (Filled / Partial / Missing) to determine gate status.
  • Phase 3: Gate decision: PASS, CONDITIONAL, or BLOCK based on field statuses.
  • If a field is Partial or Missing, the gate highlights gaps to resolve before proceeding.

Quick Start

Define all eight fields in your automation spec and run the gate to verify readiness before starting work.

Frequently Asked Questions about describability-gate

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

FAQPage Schema
What fields are required for an automation specification readiness gate?▼

To validate an automation spec, the gate extracts and scores each of the eight required fields as Filled, Partial, or Missing, then issues a PASS, CONDITIONAL, or BLOCK decision to determine readiness before proceeding.

How do I check if my automation spec is complete before starting a build?▼

To validate an automation spec, the gate extracts and scores each of the eight required fields as Filled, Partial, or Missing, then issues a PASS, CONDITIONAL, or BLOCK decision to determine readiness before proceeding.

What happens if an automation specification has missing or partial fields?▼

When automation specification fields are Partial or Missing, the gate highlights those specific gaps for remediation, blocking the project from starting until all eight fields are fully and explicitly defined.

Can I use a readiness gate for pre-dispatch checks and automation spec reviews?▼

Yes, the readiness gate applies across automation tasks, pre-dispatch checks, and automation-spec reviews, ensuring every effort meets specification requirements by providing a machine-implementable decision gate and logging gaps for remediation.

Why do automation projects fail without explicit failure modes and rollback rules?▼

Automation projects fail without explicit failure modes and rollback rules because under-specified efforts lack the governance needed to handle exceptions. The gate enforces these fields to ensure complete specs and prevent unmanaged automation failures.

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