kill-criteria-enforce

Validate kill-criteria.md presence and create it with four questions.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tgc-azure-metaphore-public/founder-discipline-public --skill kill-criteria-enforce
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Skill: kill-criteria-enforce
Source: https://github.com/tgc-azure-metaphore-public/founder-discipline-public/tree/main/skills/kill-criteria-enforce
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tgc-azure-metaphore-public/founder-discipline-public --skill kill-criteria-enforce

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Blocks premature commitments by ensuring kill criteria exist before a founder commits time or money to a project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces the requirement for a project kill criteria document before any commitment action.
  • Interactively collects four essential criteria questions and helps draft kill-criteria.md.
  • Provides a reusable template reference and audit trail for reviews and accountability.

Quick Start

Request enforcement for the current project to let the skill guide you through creating the required kill criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about kill-criteria-enforce

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

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What are project kill criteria and when do I need them?

Project kill criteria are predefined conditions that trigger project termination to prevent premature commitments. You need them before committing time or money to a new project, ensuring founder discipline and structured project governance.

How do I enforce kill criteria before committing resources to a project?

To enforce kill criteria, validate the presence of a kill-criteria.md file in your project root. If missing, an interactive prompt asks four essential questions to help draft and save the kill-criteria document before proceeding.

What questions are required to define project kill criteria?

Defining project kill criteria requires answering four essential questions interactively. These questions establish commitment control boundaries, forming a reusable template that saves directly to the project folder as kill-criteria.md.

Do I need a kill-criteria.md file in my project root folder?

Yes, a kill-criteria.md file is required in the project root folder. This governance tool validates its presence before any commitment action, generating one through four interactive prompts if the file is missing.

What is the best way to maintain startup governance discipline across multiple projects?

The best way to maintain startup governance discipline is by enforcing kill criteria rules across any project folder. This process validates required documentation, creating an audit trail for reviews and accountability before resource commitment.

Can I validate existing commitment rules without recreating the kill-criteria document?

Yes, you can validate existing commitment rules by checking for the kill-criteria.md file in the project root. If present, the enforcement process recognizes it, skipping the interactive questions and preserving your current governance setup.