managing-workflow

Specification-driven workflows automate phase transitions by using spec.md frontmatter and artifacts as the source of truth. This Skill detects phase changes, enforces prerequisites through phase gates, and updates status automatically, eliminating manual coordination between development stages.

Phase gates are validation checkpoints that prevent risky transitions between workflow stages. This Skill implements built-in phase gates that verify prerequisites are met before allowing the next phase, ensuring artifact requirements and specifications are satisfied before proceeding.

Yes. This Skill centralizes artifacts as the authoritative reference for phase state and transitions. The context-loader script retrieves artifact data to inform phase decisions, making artifacts the canonical source for workflow state and preventing conflicting phase information.

Initialize a feature with specifications in spec.md frontmatter, then let the workflow guide phase transitions automatically. The Skill detects phase requirements, validates gates, logs activity, and updates status without manual intervention, keeping your workflow consistent and auditable.

Built-in phase gates validate prerequisites before allowing transitions. If requirements aren't satisfied—missing artifact data or unmet spec conditions—the workflow blocks the transition and prevents unsafe phase changes, protecting workflow integrity.