One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai --skill gate-check-michaelsolati
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gate-check
Source: https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai/tree/main/profiles/game-dev/skills/gate-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai --skill gate-check-michaelsolati

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Game development teams often lack a structured, auditable process to confirm they are truly ready to advance to the next production phase, leading to costly pivots, wasted effort, and broken core loops when unvalidated work is committed to full production. This skill eliminates that guesswork by enforcing consistent validation criteria for every stage transition.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 7-Stage Phase Gate Validation: Checks required artifacts, quality standards, and cross-references for all transitions from Concept through Release, with specific, tailored criteria for each gate.
  • Collaborative Director Panel: Spawns parallel assessments from creative, technical, producer, and art directors to provide holistic, role-specific feedback on phase readiness.
  • Use Case: A team preparing to move from Pre-Production to Production can run this skill to confirm their vertical slice is playable, all ADRs are accepted, and QA sign-off exists before committing to full feature development.

Quick Start

Invoke the gate-check skill to confirm if your game project is ready to advance to the next development phase.

Frequently Asked Questions about gate-check

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

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What is phase gate validation in game development?

Phase gate validation confirms a game project is ready to advance between production stages by checking required artifacts, quality standards, and cross-references for completeness. It produces formal PASS, CONCERNS, or FAIL verdicts with specific blockers and recommended artifacts.

How do I validate readiness before transitioning from pre-production to full production?

To validate readiness before transitioning to full production, run a phase gate check to confirm your vertical slice is playable, all ADRs are accepted, and QA sign-off exists. This ensures unvalidated work is not committed to full feature development.

Can I get cross-functional director assessments for stage transition approval?

Yes, you can spawn a collaborative director panel to provide holistic stage transition assessments. Creative, technical, producer, and art directors run parallel assessments to deliver role-specific feedback on game phase readiness.

Does phase gate readiness validation cover all game development stage transitions?

Phase gate readiness validation covers all 7 game development stage transitions from Concept through Release. It applies specific, tailored criteria for each gate to ensure consistent validation standards across the entire production workflow.

What happens if my game project fails a readiness check for stage transition?

If your game project fails a readiness check, the phase gate validation produces a FAIL verdict that identifies specific blockers and recommended artifacts. This prevents premature stage transitions and helps avoid costly pivots or broken core loops.