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dotfile-from-spec

Generate Graphviz DOT pipeline graphs from structured design specifications.

330|47|Updated Aug 30, 2020
Search Tags:#quality gates#graphviz#spec to code#autonomous build#dependency topology#dot pipeline generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles --skill dotfile-from-spec
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dotfile-from-spec
Source: https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills-archive/dot-file-from-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles --skill dotfile-from-spec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert a spec or design doc into a complete, headless build pipeline represented as a Graphviz DOT graph, including dependency modeling, quality gates, retries, and structured prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spec-to-DOT pipeline generation: Extracts phases and builds a validated DOT digraph tailored to the spec’s build workflow.
  • Autonomous headless prompts: Packs each node with self-contained instructions (including TDD, lint/format, and commit guidance) so execution does not depend on prior context.
  • Topology and dependency modeling: Chooses an appropriate pipeline structure (linear, fan-out/fan-in, or DAG with join nodes) and routes edges accordingly.
  • Reliability guardrails: Includes patterns like scope gating, per-phase verification diamonds, escalation paths, retry budgeting, resume support, and language-aware build validation.

Quick Start

Use the skill to generate a Graphviz DOT file from your design spec so you can validate and run a headless autonomous build plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotfile-from-spec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Graphviz DOT pipeline from a software design spec?▼

To generate a Graphviz DOT pipeline from a software design spec, you provide the structured design document to the skill. It outputs a validated DOT digraph with explicit phases, dependency topology, and quality gates.

What is a dependency-aware DOT pipeline graph for autonomous builds?▼

A dependency-aware DOT pipeline graph is a Graphviz digraph that models build phases as nodes connected by edges representing execution order. It supports headless execution by including self-contained prompts and verification gates.

Can I model fan-out and fan-in build workflows as a DOT digraph?▼

Yes, you can model fan-out and fan-in build workflows by generating a DOT digraph with appropriate join nodes. The skill selects the correct pipeline structure, including linear, fan-out/fan-in, or DAG topologies, based on your spec.

How do I add quality gates and verification diamonds to a build pipeline?▼

You add quality gates and verification diamonds by translating your spec's requirements into a DOT digraph. The skill automatically injects per-phase verification diamonds, scope gating, and language-aware build validation into the graph structure.

Does headless build pipeline generation support resume and retry budgeting?▼

Yes, headless build pipeline generation supports resume and retry budgeting through embedded safety patterns. The generated DOT digraph includes explicit retry budgets, escalation handling, and resume support within the node attributes.

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