guild-principles

Standardize Guild operating principles across engineering, writing, and commercial roles.

6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill guild-principles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: guild-principles
Source: https://github.com/lookatitude/guild/tree/main/skills/core/principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill guild-principles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guild's operating principles provide a concise, role-aware prelude that standardizes decision-making and behavioral expectations for all specialists (engineering, writing, and commercial).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five guiding principles: Think before doing; Simplicity first; Surgical changes; Goal-driven execution; Evidence over claims.
  • Per-group adaptations so engineers, writers, and marketers apply the same rules in their own idiom.
  • Operational gating: evidence-based review through the guild:review gate to validate claims and artifacts.

Quick Start

Load the five-principle prelude at task start to ensure consistent, principled behavior across all specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions about guild-principles

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

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How do I standardize decision-making principles across different roles?

You can standardize decision-making principles by loading a role-aware prelude that enforces five core rules for engineering, writing, and commercial roles at task start. This ensures consistent behavioral expectations across all specialists.

What is the best way to enforce evidence over claims in a workflow?

The best way to enforce evidence over claims is to apply an operational review gate that requires artifacts. This validates claims through evidence-based review before proceeding with the workflow.

Can I apply surgical changes and simplicity principles to both writing and engineering tasks?

Yes, you can apply surgical changes and simplicity first principles to both writing and engineering tasks. The system provides per-group adaptations so specialists apply the same rules in their own idiom.

How do I ensure goal-driven execution is followed before starting a task?

You ensure goal-driven execution by loading the five-principle prelude at task start. This standardizes behavioral expectations and clarifies operating principles before any work begins.

Does the guild:review gate require artifacts for validating claims?

Yes, the guild:review gate requires artifacts to validate claims. It acts as an operational gating mechanism to enforce evidence-based review across all specialist workflows.