harness:using-harness

Route agent sessions to the correct Harness workflow skill by intent and timing.

3|1|Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/huangbaixun/harness-engineering --skill harness-using-harness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: harness:using-harness
Source: https://github.com/huangbaixun/harness-engineering/tree/main/skills/using-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huangbaixun/harness-engineering --skill harness-using-harness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This meta-skill prevents the agent from missing critical Harness workflow steps by enforcing a “1% rule” routing layer that activates the most relevant skill at the start of every session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory skill routing (“1% rule”): Invokes a cataloged Harness skill whenever there is even a small chance the scenario applies, improving reliability and coverage.
  • Priority-aware behavior: Ensures user explicit instructions take precedence over the meta-skill’s routing decisions.
  • Deterministic cross-skill handoffs: Enforces required handoffs between brainstorming, planning, execution, verification, and finishing/archiving states.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to solve your task and rely on the session start to automatically invoke the correct Harness workflow without you needing to specify the skill name.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness:using-harness

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically route agent workflows to the right skill?

Automatically route agent workflows by applying a meta-skill routing layer that enforces a mandatory 1% rule, invoking the most relevant workflow skill at session start based on the agent's current intent.

What is the 1% rule in agent session initialization?

The 1% rule in session initialization triggers a cataloged workflow skill whenever there is even a small chance the scenario applies, preventing the agent from missing critical steps and improving task coverage reliability.

How do I enforce deterministic handoffs between planning, debugging, and code review phases?

Enforce deterministic handoffs between planning, debugging, and code review by applying a meta-skill routing layer that manages required cross-skill transitions across the entire project lifecycle execution state.

Can user instructions override automated skill routing decisions?

User instructions can override automated skill routing decisions because the meta-skill enforces priority-aware behavior, ensuring explicit user commands take precedence over the routing layer's deterministic workflow selections.

Does test-driven development workflow require manual skill invocation?

Test-driven development workflows do not require manual skill invocation when using this meta-skill, as it automatically activates the appropriate execution and verification skills at session start based on detected agent intent.