hive-quality-gates

Enforce a 7-stage quality gate protocol for AI-driven development workflows.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inhyoe/hive-plugin --skill hive-quality-gates
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Skill: hive-quality-gates
Source: https://github.com/inhyoe/hive-plugin/tree/main/skills/hive-quality-gates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inhyoe/hive-plugin --skill hive-quality-gates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common issues of ambiguous AI outputs, tests passing but code failing, and lack of accountability in AI-driven development by enforcing a rigorous, multi-stage quality pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Clarification (G1): Ensures user requests are clear and well-defined before proceeding.
  • Specification Approval (G2): Requires a structured, invariant-rich specification with a verifiable hash.
  • Debate-Based Plan Review (G3): Facilitates a multi-round debate between agents for plan approval, ensuring comprehensive coverage and risk assessment.
  • Marker Protocol: Implements a chain of markers to enforce sequential gate progression, preventing shortcuts.
  • Hash Chain Verification: Ensures the integrity of specifications and code throughout the workflow.

Quick Start

Use the hive-quality-gates skill to ensure the current plan meets the specification's invariants before proceeding to implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about hive-quality-gates

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

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How do I enforce quality gates in AI-driven development workflows?

You can enforce quality gates in AI-driven development by applying a 7-stage protocol that mandates clarification, specification approval, and debate-based plan review before implementation. This prevents ambiguous outputs and ensures accountability.

What is debate-based plan review for code generation?

Debate-based plan review is a quality gate where multiple agents undergo multi-round debates to assess plan risks and coverage. It ensures comprehensive evaluation before proceeding to the implementation phase of the workflow.

Can I use hash chain verification to maintain specification integrity?

Yes, you can use hash chain verification to maintain specification and code integrity throughout the workflow. It links structured specifications with verifiable hashes to prevent unauthorized modifications during phase transitions.

How do I stop AI agents from skipping clarification steps?

To stop AI agents from skipping clarification steps, implement a marker protocol that enforces sequential gate progression. This system prevents shortcuts by requiring mandatory phase transitions through each quality gate.

Does the quality gates skill require specific dependencies?

No, the quality gates skill operates without external dependencies. It functions within the /hive workflow to manage phase transitions and enforce quality standards using internal marker and hash chain systems.

When do I need a specification approval gate in DevOps?

You need a specification approval gate when your workflow requires invariant-rich specifications before coding begins. It ensures tests reflect actual code behavior by demanding structured, verifiable approvals prior to implementation.