disciplined-quality-evaluation

Evaluate Terraphim research and design documents with KLS scoring and GO/NO-GO decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-quality-evaluation
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Skill: disciplined-quality-evaluation
Source: https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills/tree/main/skills/disciplined-quality-evaluation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-quality-evaluation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, repeatable evaluation of research and design documents using the KLS (Krogstie-Lindland-Sindre) framework. It converts subjective impressions into structured scores and actionable feedback to prevent low-quality phase transitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • KLS-based Scoring: Evaluates Physical, Empirical, Syntactic, Semantic, Pragmatic, and Social dimensions with documented justification.
  • Blocking Gates: Automatically blocks phase transitions if any dimension falls below the threshold.
  • Essentialism & Actionable Feedback: Ensures scope discipline with a clear list of fixes and improvements.
  • Evaluation Artifacts: Produces a formal evaluation report suitable for audit and governance.
  • Use Case: After completing research, run this skill to gate the move to design, ensuring quality and traceability.

Quick Start

Provide a document for evaluation and run the skill to generate a full quality report.

Frequently Asked Questions about disciplined-quality-evaluation

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

FAQPage Schema
What is KLS framework document quality evaluation?

KLS framework document quality evaluation scores documents across Physical, Empirical, Syntactic, Semantic, Pragmatic, and Social dimensions to convert subjective impressions into structured scores and actionable feedback.

How do I evaluate document quality to decide go/no-go phase transitions?

To decide go/no-go phase transitions, evaluate documents by applying minimum threshold scoring with justification across six KLS dimensions to automatically block transitions if any dimension falls below the required standard.

Can I use phase gates to block research to design transitions automatically?

Yes, phase gates can block research to design transitions automatically by enforcing essentialism and minimum KLS threshold scores, returning a formal evaluation report that identifies required revisions before proceeding.

What's the best way to enforce essentialism and scope discipline in research documents?

The best way to enforce essentialism in research documents is running a disciplined quality evaluation that scores KLS dimensions, enforces scope discipline, and outputs a clear list of required fixes and improvements.

What is included in a formal evaluation report for document quality?

A formal evaluation report for document quality includes structured KLS scores with documented justification, a go/no-go decision for phase transitions, and a clear list of actionable fixes suitable for audit and governance.

Do I need specific document formats to run quality scoring with phase gates?

Quality scoring with phase gates targets Research Phase 1 and Design Phase 2 documents within the Terraphim workflow, requiring a completed document to evaluate KLS dimensions and generate a formal evaluation report.