ethereal-preflight

Name: ethereal-preflight
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Author: ferundatattoo

Enforce the Step 0-4 pre-flight protocol for Ethereal codebase tasks.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/ferundatattoo/ethereal --skill ethereal-preflight

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Skill: ethereal-preflight
Source: https://github.com/ferundatattoo/ethereal/tree/main/.claude/skills/ethereal-preflight
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ferundatattoo/ethereal --skill ethereal-preflight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Mandatory pre-flight protocol prevents code-before-analysis failures by ensuring tasks in the Ethereal codebase are reviewed and aligned before execution. It is required for all Ethereal work, including code changes, UI updates, infrastructure work, or analysis requests, to maintain safety, consistency, and predictability.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforces a structured 0-4 step process (intent classification, codebase exploration, execution planning, verification) before any active work.
Provides guardrails to prevent common workflow errors, ensure proper context, and document decisions for handoffs.
Use Case: ensuring a new feature or fix is analyzed and planned before coding, with explicit requirements and risk checks.

Quick Start

Run this pre-flight protocol before starting any Ethereal task to ensure proper discovery and safety checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about ethereal-preflight

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

FAQPage Schema

What is a pre-flight protocol for codebase analysis and changes?▼

A pre-flight protocol enforces a structured 0-4 step process—intent classification, codebase exploration, execution planning, and verification—before any active codebase work to prevent analysis-before-code failures.

How do I prevent code-before-analysis failures in my development workflow?▼

To prevent code-before-analysis failures, apply mandatory pre-flight checks that enforce codebase exploration and formal execution planning before any active coding begins.

Does the pre-flight protocol apply to infrastructure changes and UI work?▼

Yes, the pre-flight protocol applies to infrastructure changes, UI updates, code changes, and analysis requests across the Ethereal project.

What are the steps to enforce codebase exploration before coding?▼

The steps to enforce codebase exploration involve a structured 0-4 step process: classify intent, explore the codebase, create a formal execution plan, and perform post-change verification.

What are the limitations of skipping pre-flight checks for codebase tasks?▼

Skipping pre-flight checks leads to analysis-before-code failures, causing workflow errors, missing context, and undocumented decisions during handoffs.

When do I need to run mandatory pre-flight checks for Ethereal tasks?▼

You need to run mandatory pre-flight checks before starting any Ethereal codebase task, including code modifications, UI updates, infrastructure work, or analysis requests.