escalate

Generate structured escalations with evidence tied to Manifest hierarchy.

70|9|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/doodledood/manifest-dev --skill escalate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: escalate
Source: https://github.com/doodledood/manifest-dev/tree/main/claude-plugins/manifest-dev/skills/escalate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/doodledood/manifest-dev --skill escalate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Surfaces blocking issues for human decision with structured evidence, referencing the Manifest hierarchy to ensure transparent traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured escalation templates that capture escalation context, attempts, root causes, and recommended actions.
  • Enforced evidence requirements and explicit hypotheses to guide timely, informed decisions.
  • Clear hierarchy awareness: distinguishes global invariants from deliverable-level acceptance criteria and surfaces actionable paths with tradeoffs.

Quick Start

Provide an escalation context describing the issue, and I will generate a structured escalation with evidence and recommended options.

Frequently Asked Questions about escalate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I escalate project blocking issues with structured evidence?

To escalate project blocking issues with structured evidence, provide an escalation context describing the issue to generate a template capturing context, attempts, root causes, and recommended actions.

When do I need formal escalation for failed acceptance criteria?

You need formal escalation for failed acceptance criteria when global invariants or deliverable-level requirements fail, requiring transparent traceability tied to the Manifest hierarchy for human decision-making.

How does structured escalation handle global invariants versus deliverable acceptance criteria?

Structured escalation distinguishes global invariants from deliverable-level acceptance criteria by anchoring decisions in the Manifest hierarchy, enforcing evidence requirements, and presenting multiple forward paths with tradeoffs.

What is the best way to document root causes for project-management escalation?

The best way to document root causes for project-management escalation is using structured templates that capture escalation context, attempts, and explicit hypotheses to guide timely, informed decisions.

Can I use structured escalation to present multiple forward paths with tradeoffs?

Yes, you can use structured escalation to present multiple forward paths with tradeoffs, enforcing evidence requirements and anchoring decisions in the Manifest hierarchy for transparent traceability.

Why does escalation require evidence tied to the Manifest hierarchy?

Escalation requires evidence tied to the Manifest hierarchy to ensure transparent traceability, surface blocking issues for human decision, and enforce explicit hypotheses that guide timely, informed decisions.