One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jkerdels/dew-plugin --skill dew
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dew
Source: https://github.com/jkerdels/dew-plugin/tree/main/skills/dew
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jkerdels/dew-plugin --skill dew

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of turning vague AI coding sessions into a disciplined, measurable engineering process with explicit artifacts, validation, and traceable decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stage-Orchestrated Engineering Workflow: Coordinates the full six-stage (Discover → Design → Demonstrate → Develop → Document → Debrief) or fast three-stage (Plan → Build → Verify) progression.
  • Artifact and State Management: Tracks active stage, writes stage outputs to the correct .dew/ paths, and advances/records progress in .dew/state.md.
  • Context Loading and Handoff to Stage Skills: Loads prerequisite artifacts per stage and invokes the appropriate stage skill so progress is preserved within a session.
  • Git/Worktree Boundary Discipline: Optionally commits stage boundaries based on .gitignore rules and enforces a worktree policy to keep main clean.

Quick Start

Start a new dew project by running /dew new and answering the prompts for project name and whether you want the full or fast workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about dew

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure AI coding sessions into a measurable software development lifecycle?

You can orchestrate a stage-based AI workflow that coordinates discovery, design, demonstration, development, documentation, and retrospective phases while persisting engineering artifacts to maintain traceable decision-making across the software development lifecycle.

Can I pause and resume a staged AI workflow while maintaining git history?

Yes, you can pause, resume, and backtrack a staged AI workflow while maintaining git history at stage boundaries. The workflow manages state and optionally commits progress based on gitignore rules to keep the main branch clean.

What is the best way to manage engineering artifacts across multiple development phases?

Manage engineering artifacts by writing stage outputs to designated directory paths and recording progress in a central state file. This ensures context loading and handoff between phase skills preserve progress within a session.

Does this workflow orchestration support a fast mode for simpler feature development?

Yes, workflow orchestration supports an optional fast mode for simpler feature development. You can run a rigorous three-stage progression of plan, build, and verify instead of the full six-stage engineering workflow.

How do I start a new stage-based software engineering workflow project?

Start a new stage-based software engineering workflow project by running the new project command and answering the prompts for project name and whether you want the full six-stage or fast three-stage workflow progression.