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design-bible-updater

Create and update a Game Design Bible with YAML frontmatter.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#onboarding#vision#design-principles#pillars#design-bible
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cautiouskurns/Blood-and-Gold --skill design-bible-updater
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-bible-updater
Source: https://github.com/cautiouskurns/Blood-and-Gold/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-bible-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cautiouskurns/Blood-and-Gold --skill design-bible-updater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps design teams document, maintain, and evolve a Game Design Bible that communicates the WHY behind decisions and guides future work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Living document for design vision, pillars, and philosophy that evolves with the project.
  • Onboarding & alignment: accelerates onboarding of new designers and harmonizes decisions across teams.
  • Guided decision framework: supports design reviews with IS/IS NOT, changelog, and reference materials.

Quick Start

Create or update the design bible using this skill and save the result to docs/design-bible.md. Then open that file to review and share with the team.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-bible-updater

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain a Game Design Bible as a living document for my team?▼

To maintain a Game Design Bible as a living document, use a skill that captures evolving design vision, pillars, and philosophy, saving updates directly to a file like docs/design-bible.md. This ensures the document continuously reflects current project decisions and principles.

What is the best way to onboard new designers using design principles and pillars?▼

Onboarding new designers with design principles and pillars is best handled by providing a central design bible document. This living artifact communicates the WHY behind decisions, accelerating onboarding and harmonizing choices across teams.

How do I resolve design tensions and align vision during design reviews?▼

To resolve design tensions and align vision during reviews, reference an updated design bible that includes an IS/IS NOT framework and changelog. This guided decision framework supports consistent evaluations and captures evolving philosophy.

Do I need specific formatting to document design philosophy in a markdown file?▼

Yes, documenting design philosophy requires a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter containing at least a name and description. The skill then processes this input to save the structured design bible to a specified target like docs/design-bible.md.

Can I integrate a Game Design Bible with other design documentation tools?▼

Yes, you can integrate a Game Design Bible with other design tools by saving the output to a standard markdown file path. This allows the generated design vision and pillars documentation to be easily shared and referenced across your existing toolchain.

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