kick-off

Orchestrates a seven-stage multi-agent pipeline from clarification through implementation and verification.

3|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/izantech/lineup --skill kick-off-izantech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kick-off
Source: https://github.com/izantech/lineup/tree/main/.lineup-core/snapshots/skills/kick-off
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/izantech/lineup --skill kick-off-izantech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Complex coding tasks often fail because requirements are ambiguous, research is skipped, or implementation happens without an approved plan. This Skill structures the entire workflow into a disciplined multi-agent pipeline so nothing falls through the cracks. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Seven-Stage Pipeline: Runs Clarify, Research, Clarification Gate, Plan, Implement, Verify, and optional Document stages, delegating work to specialized researcher, architect, developer, reviewer, and documenter agents. - Custom Tactics: Loads reusable YAML workflow definitions from .lineup/tactics/ to replace the default pipeline with project-specific stage sequences, variables, and approval gates. - Agent Configuration & Memory Management: Applies user-level agent overrides (model, tools, memory) and migrates global agent memory to project-scoped memory automatically. - Use Case: A developer asks to add a new API feature to an unfamiliar codebase. The pipeline clarifies requirements, spawns parallel researchers, produces an approved plan, implements it in coordinated batches, and verifies the result before documenting. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to run the Lineup kick-off pipeline for your task, optionally naming a project tactic to use instead of the default stages.

Frequently Asked Questions about kick-off

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

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How do I run a multi-agent workflow in Claude Code?

Invoke the kick-off skill, which orchestrates a seven-stage pipeline: Clarify, Research, Clarification Gate, Plan, Implement, Verify, and optional Document. Each stage delegates to specialized agents like researcher, architect, developer, and reviewer.

How do I create a custom workflow tactic for my project?

Add a YAML file to the .lineup/tactics/ directory defining name, description, stages, verification, and variables. Project tactics override built-in tactics with the same name, and you can select one by passing its name as an argument.

Can I override the default model or tools for pipeline agents?

Yes. Create YAML override files in ~/.claude/lineup/agents/ named after each agent. Overrides can set model (haiku, sonnet, opus), tools, and memory scope, and they take precedence over plugin defaults.

Does the pipeline require running all seven stages?

No. The pipeline supports three tiers: Full (all stages) for complex tasks, Lightweight (Plan, Implement, Verify) for moderate tasks, and Direct for trivial fixes. Skipped stages are noted and downstream stages receive only available context.

What happens to agent memory when switching projects?

The initialization sequence migrates project-specific knowledge from global agent memory to project-scoped memory automatically. It runs once per project, is idempotent, and preserves global memory if the migration write fails.