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gate-check

Validate game project readiness between development phases with PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL verdicts.

Updated May 13, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture review #artifact validation #phase gate #qa readiness #game production #collaborative director review #production staging

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/FrancisVarga/the-dream-machine --skill gate-check-francisvarga

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gate-check
Source: https://github.com/FrancisVarga/the-dream-machine/tree/main/.claude/skills/gate-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FrancisVarga/the-dream-machine --skill gate-check-francisvarga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

gate-check removes uncertainty about whether your game project is ready to move to the next production phase by performing a structured readiness check that outputs an explicit PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL verdict with concrete blockers and missing artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase-gated readiness validation: Checks required design, architecture, engineering, QA, and release artifacts for a specified transition (or auto-detects the current stage and asks for confirmation).
Artifact and quality enforcement: Verifies files exist and contain meaningful content, validates review verdicts where applicable, and flags manual verification items without assuming success.
Optional director panel review: In lean/full modes, aggregates assessments from Creative, Technical, Producer, and Art directors using parallel gate protocols to strengthen the verdict.
Stage advancement support: On PASS, guides updating production/stage.txt to advance the studio pipeline state.

Quick Start

Run gate-check for the next step by asking: /gate-check production

Frequently Asked Questions about gate-check

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I validate game production phase readiness before moving to the next stage?▼

Game production phase readiness is validated by checking required design, architecture, engineering, and QA artifacts against specific transition gates. The system outputs a PASS, CONCERNS, or FAIL verdict with explicit blockers and next actions.

What is a phase gate review and how does it enforce artifact validation?▼

A phase gate review enforces artifact validation by verifying required files exist with meaningful content and validating review verdicts. It flags manual verification items without assuming success to ensure quality gates are met.

How do I check if my game project is ready to move to production staging?▼

To check if your project is ready to move to production staging, run a readiness check for the target transition. The system auto-detects the current stage or accepts a specified phase to evaluate required artifacts.

Can I use collaborative director reviews to strengthen a phase gate verdict?▼

Yes, collaborative director reviews can strengthen a phase gate verdict. In lean or full modes, the system aggregates assessments from Creative, Technical, Producer, and Art directors using parallel gate protocols.

What happens when a phase gate readiness check returns a PASS verdict?▼

When a phase gate readiness check returns a PASS verdict, it guides updating the production/stage.txt file to advance the studio pipeline state to the next development phase.

What are the limitations of automated phase gate checks for missing artifacts?▼

Automated phase gate checks rely on file system verification and cannot bypass missing artifacts. If required files lack meaningful content or manual verification items are incomplete, the check outputs a FAIL or CONCERNS verdict with explicit blockers.