headless-workflow

Orchestrate autonomous 7-phase coding workflows with dual review gates.

13|1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill headless-workflow
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: headless-workflow
Source: https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook/tree/main/recipes/headless-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill headless-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Autonomous headless coding workflows enable end-to-end execution without human intervention, making it suitable for sub-agents, CI/CD, and scheduled/background tasks while preserving auditable decisions and safety controls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 7-phase autonomous workflow: Hydrate, Draft Plan, Review Plan, Revise Plan, Generate Code, Review Code, Revise Code, and DONE, with structured gates and loop limits.
  • Context hydration via context_research to gather broad knowledge before planning and execution.
  • Dual review gates to ensure quality, trace decisions, and allow aborts when needed.

Quick Start

Feed a task prompt to the agent and let it execute the full headless workflow to completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about headless-workflow

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

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How do I automate coding tasks in CI/CD pipelines without human checkpoints?

Autonomous headless coding workflows enable end-to-end execution in CI/CD pipelines without human intervention. This Skill orchestrates a strict 7-phase process with context hydration and dual review gates to guarantee deliverables safely.

What is a headless coding workflow and when do I need it for background jobs?

A headless coding workflow executes code generation autonomously without human interaction. You need it for sub-agent contexts, scheduled tasks, and long-running background jobs that require end-to-end execution with auditable decisions and safety controls.

How do I ensure code quality in autonomous code generation workflows?

Code quality in autonomous code generation is ensured using dual review gates. The workflow implements explicit review and revise phases for both the draft plan and the generated code, enforcing team conventions and allowing aborts when needed.

Can I run an autonomous coding agent for scheduled tasks with strict loop limits?

Yes, autonomous coding agents can run for scheduled tasks using strict loop limits. This workflow enforces explicit abort conditions and loop limits during its 7-phase execution to safely manage long-running background jobs.

How does context hydration work in an autonomous coding workflow?

Context hydration in an autonomous coding workflow gathers broad knowledge before planning and execution. It occurs in the initial phase of the 7-step process, ensuring the agent has the necessary background information to draft and review accurate plans.

What are the limitations of autonomous headless code generation?

Limitations of autonomous headless code generation include strict loop limits and explicit abort conditions built into the workflow. If the dual review gates detect failures that exceed these limits, the process will abort to prevent unbounded or unsafe execution.