gate-check

Validates development phase transitions and outputs PASS, CONCERNS, or FAIL with blockers.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scomofo/dragon-forge --skill gate-check-scomofo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gate-check
Source: https://github.com/scomofo/dragon-forge/tree/main/.agents/skills/gate-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scomofo/dragon-forge --skill gate-check-scomofo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

gate-check prevents teams from advancing to the next development phase without the required design, technical, testing, and QA artifacts in place, reducing rework and late-stage surprises.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-gated readiness verdict: Produces a PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL result for a specific transition (or auto-detected transition) with clear blockers and recommendations.
  • Artifact + quality validation: Checks required files have real content, validates cross-references (like design reviews and architecture traceability), and flags manual checks where verification isn’t possible.
  • Director Panel synthesis: In lean/full modes, coordinates parallel assessments from creative, technical, producer, and art directors via Task, then merges their readiness into the final recommendation.
  • Safe stage advancement workflow: On PASS, updates production/stage.txt only after the user explicitly approves.

Quick Start

Use the gate-check skill to validate readiness to advance to Production by running gate-check with target phase set to 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 phase gate readiness for a project transition?

Project phase gate validation checks required artifacts, quality evidence, and cross-references for a target transition, producing a PASS, CONCERNS, or FAIL recommendation with specific blockers and required evidence.

What is a go/no-go phase gate review in project management?

A go/no-go phase gate review is a prescriptive validation process that prevents teams from advancing development phases without required design, technical, testing, and QA artifacts in place, reducing rework and late-stage surprises.

Can I auto-detect the current development phase for readiness validation?

Yes, readiness validation supports auto-detection of the current development phase transition, or you can explicitly set a target phase to validate advancing from Concept through Release stages.

How do I coordinate a director panel assessment for architecture review?

In lean or full modes, readiness validation coordinates parallel assessments from creative, technical, producer, and art directors via Task, then merges their readiness inputs into the final go/no-go recommendation.

Does phase gate validation update production stage files automatically?

No, phase gate validation updates production/stage.txt only after the user explicitly approves the advancement, ensuring safe stage progression following a PASS verdict from the readiness check.