Governance

Automate engineering standard enforcement during code reviews and pre-commit checks.

75|17|Updated Jan 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill governance-smith-horn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Governance
Source: https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith/tree/main/.claude/skills/governance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill governance-smith-horn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Governance automates enforcement of engineering standards during code reviews and quality audits, reducing manual validation overhead and drift from policy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic standard checks during code review and pre-commit workflows.
  • ZERO DEFERRAL policy: fixes are applied immediately with minimal disruption and reported with commit hashes.
  • Audit-ready reporting for compliance reviews and policy verification.

Quick Start

In your Claude Code project, enable the Governance skill and trigger a code review; governance will identify issues according to the standards, fix eligible items, and report outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

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

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How do I automate engineering standards enforcement during code reviews?

Automate engineering standards enforcement during code reviews by applying governance checks to pre-commit workflows. This identifies standard violations, applies immediate fixes with a zero-deferral policy, and generates audit-ready compliance reports with commit hashes.

What is a zero deferral policy for code review quality audits?

A zero deferral policy for code review quality audits means fixes are applied immediately with minimal disruption. Eligible standard violations are corrected during the review workflow and reported with commit hashes rather than postponed.

How do I generate audit-ready compliance reports for code reviews?

Generate audit-ready compliance reports for code reviews by running automated governance checks. The process identifies issues, applies immediate fixes, and produces standardized reporting of fixes and commits for policy verification.

Does automated governance work with pre-commit checks in Claude Code deployments?

Automated governance works with pre-commit checks in Claude Code deployments. It applies standard checks during code review workflows, detects issues automatically, and enforces compliance across the deployment environment.

Why do I need automated standard checks for code review workflows?

Automated standard checks for code review workflows reduce manual validation overhead and prevent drift from policy. They ensure consistent compliance by detecting issues and applying immediate fixes rather than relying on manual review.