extract-contract

Extract integration knowledge into a reusable contract documenting data shapes and invariants.

1|Updated Dec 15, 2025

Search Tags:#templates #documentation #anti-patterns #integration #contract #invariants #knowledge-capture

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npx skills add https://github.com/maxtheman/mcpManager --skill extract-contract

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Skill: extract-contract
Source: https://github.com/maxtheman/mcpManager/tree/main/mx_source/skills/extract-contract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxtheman/mcpManager --skill extract-contract

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture working integration knowledge as a contract so future work doesn't regress. This process turns tacit integration lessons into explicit, reusable guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standardizes knowledge: Converts evolving integration patterns into a formal contract that can be shared across teams.
Prevents regression: Documents invariants and anti-patterns to guard future changes.
Scalability: Facilitates onboarding and auditing by providing a repeatable template.

Quick Start

Run the contract extraction workflow after completing an integration to save a reusable contract that documents data shapes, invariants, and validation steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about extract-contract

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

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How do I document integration invariants and anti-patterns to prevent regression?▼

You document integration invariants and anti-patterns by extracting tacit knowledge into a formal contract that lists participating files, defines data shapes, and outlines verification steps to guide future changes.

What is the best way to capture tacit integration knowledge after fixing a complex bug?▼

The best way to capture tacit integration knowledge is to run a contract extraction workflow that records the bug history, participating files, and failure modes into a portable, reusable template.

How do I create a reusable integration contract for my team?▼

You create a reusable integration contract by standardizing your integration patterns into a formal document that captures data shapes, invariants, and validation steps, facilitating team onboarding and auditing.

When should I extract a formal contract for my software integrations?▼

You should extract a formal contract immediately after finishing an integration, fixing a complex feature, or resolving a multi-file bug to ensure future changes follow an approved pattern and prevent regression.

Does capturing integration knowledge as a contract work for multi-file bug resolution?▼

Yes, capturing integration knowledge as a contract works for multi-file bug resolution by requiring you to list participating files, define invariants, and record known bug history to produce a portable contract.

What data shapes and failure modes should I include in an integration contract?▼

An integration contract should include data shapes, defined invariants, anti-patterns, and known bug history to explicitly document failure modes and guard future changes against regression.