harness-help

Analyze the current Harness workflow state and recommend the next action.

1|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baobao0303/harness --skill harness-help
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: harness-help
Source: https://github.com/baobao0303/harness/tree/main/.agents/skills/harness-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baobao0303/harness --skill harness-help

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Harness help resolves confusion about where you are in the Harness workflow and what you should do next, while also answering broader questions that need module documentation grounding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow orientation: Determines the current module and phase, and surfaces what appears to be completed so far.
  • Next-step recommendations: Routes you to the next recommended or required skill using catalog gating and sequencing metadata.
  • Catalog- and artifact-grounded answers: Reads a harness-help CSV catalog, project config, and on-disk artifacts to avoid guessing, and consults module documentation for general questions.

Quick Start

Ask the Harness agent “What should I do next in my Harness workflow, and which skill should I run now?” and it will identify your current phase and recommend the next required step with the correct menu code and args.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I figure out what to do next in my workflow when the active module is unclear?

To find your next workflow step, analyze your current state and query to resolve the active module. The system detects completion from on-disk output artifacts and recommends the next required action using catalog sequencing metadata.

How does state detection work for recommending the next required step in a project?

State detection works by reading project config variables and scanning on-disk output artifacts. It resolves your current phase and cross-references a CSV catalog to ground next-step recommendations in actual completion status rather than guessing.

What's the best way to get workflow orientation when I don't know where to start?

The best way to get workflow orientation is to request help identifying your current phase. The system reads a catalog CSV and config variables to determine your current module, surface completed tasks, and route you to the correct starting skill.

Can I get general module documentation answers without manually specifying a workflow phase?

Yes, you can get general module documentation answers without specifying a phase. The system optionally consults module documentation to provide grounded answers, independently of the catalog-based state detection used for workflow routing.

Do I need any dependencies or external components to route my next workflow step?

No, you do not need any dependencies or external components to route your next workflow step. The system relies solely on an internal catalog CSV, project config variables, and existing on-disk artifacts to parse state and generate recommendations.

Why does my next-step recommendation require reading a CSV catalog and project config?

Next-step recommendations require reading a CSV catalog and project config to apply catalog gating and sequencing rules accurately. This artifact-grounded approach ensures the routing logic avoids guessing and correctly resolves output locations.