dev-cycle

Orchestrate task execution through six development gates with JSON state persistence.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/withmartian-sandbox/ghrc-x-3126672651424eddb640ecc81321a665 --skill dev-cycle-withmartian-sandbox
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Skill: dev-cycle
Source: https://github.com/withmartian-sandbox/ghrc-x-3126672651424eddb640ecc81321a665/tree/main/dev-team/skills/dev-cycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/withmartian-sandbox/ghrc-x-3126672651424eddb640ecc81321a665 --skill dev-cycle-withmartian-sandbox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Eliminates ad-hoc development workflows and enforcement gaps by guaranteeing every task and subtask passes a prescribed six-gate quality pipeline with persistent state, metrics, and mandatory specialist dispatch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gate-based Orchestration: Runs tasks through Gate 0 (implementation) → Gate 5 (validation) with strict ordering and binary completion criteria.
  • Standards & Safety Enforcement: Requires WebFetch of Ring standards, mandatory sub-skill loading before agent dispatch, and anti-rationalization checks to prevent skipping critical steps.
  • Stateful Execution & Recovery: Loads tasks from PM files, persists structured JSON state for resume/retry, supports per-task/per-gate checkpoints and multiple commit timing options.
  • Use Cases: New feature delivery from PM task files, resuming interrupted development cycles, enforcing team-wide TDD + review + SRE/DevOps workflows.

Quick Start

Start the development cycle by running /dev-cycle docs/pre-dev/auth/tasks.md to execute all six gates and persist progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev-cycle

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

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How do I orchestrate a multi-gate development cycle for feature delivery?

You orchestrate a multi-gate development cycle by executing tasks through a six-gate pipeline spanning implementation, devops, SRE, testing, review, and validation. This enforces strict gate ordering and binary completion criteria for reliable feature delivery.

How does state persistence work for resuming interrupted development workflows?

State persistence for interrupted workflows works by saving structured JSON state after each gate or task checkpoint. This allows the system to resume or retry development cycles exactly where they left off without losing prior progress.

Can I load PM task files to drive TDD and code review workflows?

Yes, you can load PM task files to drive TDD and code review workflows. The orchestrator reads these files to execute tasks sequentially through the gates, ensuring mandatory sub-skills are loaded before agent dispatch.

What's the best way to enforce quality standards during automated agent dispatch?

The best way to enforce quality standards during agent dispatch is by applying anti-rationalization checks and mandating WebFetch of Ring standards. This prevents the agent from skipping critical steps or bypassing required reviewers.

Does the development cycle orchestrator support per-gate checkpoint execution?

Yes, the development cycle orchestrator supports per-gate and per-task checkpoint execution. It provides multiple commit timing options to granularly control state persistence and workflow progression.

Why do I need a structured gate pipeline for refactoring workflows?

You need a structured gate pipeline for refactoring workflows to eliminate ad-hoc execution and enforcement gaps. It guarantees every subtask passes prescribed implementation, testing, SRE, and validation gates with persistent metrics.