design-dependency-walk

Analyze design dependency graphs to identify actionable implementation starting points.

3|2|Updated May 12, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden --skill design-dependency-walk

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Skill: design-dependency-walk
Source: https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden/tree/main/skills/design-dependency-walk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden --skill design-dependency-walk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the ambiguity in complex development workflows by identifying exactly which design or implementation task is ready to be built, preventing wasted effort on blocked or circular dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dependency Chain Analysis: Recursively traverses design documents to determine if a task is ready for implementation or blocked by upstream requirements.
Verdict Generation: Provides clear, actionable instructions (start-here, stack-on-PRs, start-with-dep, or no-actionable-design) to guide the agent's next move.
Use Case: When a developer or agent needs to start a new feature, this skill automatically checks if all prerequisite designs are finished or if there are open PRs to stack upon, ensuring the build process is always grounded in valid, unblocked work.

Quick Start

Run the design-dependency-walk skill on the target design path to determine the next concrete unit of work.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-dependency-walk

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

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How do I find actionable work in a blocked design dependency graph?▼

To find actionable work in a design dependency graph, you analyze design readiness against roadmap branches, open pull requests, and job boards to identify the next concrete unit of unblocked implementation work.

What is design dependency traversal for software development lifecycles?▼

Design dependency traversal recursively evaluates design documents against repository state to determine if a task is ready for implementation or blocked by upstream requirements, ensuring builds are grounded in valid work.

How do I check if a design is ready for implementation or blocked by upstream requirements?▼

Checking design readiness requires analyzing the dependency chain against existing local repository state and open pull requests to generate a clear verdict like start-here, stack-on-PRs, or start-with-dep.

Does dependency cycle detection require GitHub API integration?▼

Dependency cycle detection and recursive classification require GitHub API and local repository state integration to accurately evaluate design readiness against open pull requests and roadmap branches.

What's the best way to automate finding the starting point for feature implementation tasks?▼

Automating implementation start points involves evaluating design dependencies to generate actionable verdicts, guiding the agent to stack on open PRs or start with prerequisites instead of blocked work.