mattpocock-skills

Diagnose code defects and workflow friction in software engineering tasks.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drgon1/santian --skill mattpocock-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mattpocock-skills
Source: https://github.com/drgon1/santian/tree/main/ai-skills/skills/mattpocock-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drgon1/santian --skill mattpocock-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps engineering-focused users debug hard problems faster, answer in a compact style when needed, and guide architecture or TDD work with a repeatable process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagnose: Build a fast feedback loop, form falsifiable hypotheses, test one variable at a time, and finish with regression checks.
  • Caveman: Produce extremely concise answers while keeping technical meaning intact for low-token, high-signal communication.
  • Architecture and TDD: Map codebase structure, identify deeper seams for refactoring, and run red-green-refactor development workflows.

Quick Start

Ask for help with a bug, a refactor, or a terse answer, and I will apply the matching workflow from this Skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about mattpocock-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug a performance regression using a structured feedback loop?

Debug a performance regression by building a fast feedback loop, forming falsifiable hypotheses, testing one variable at a time, and finishing with regression checks to isolate defects.

What is the best way to refactor code architecture while maintaining test coverage?

The best way to refactor code architecture is mapping codebase structure, identifying deeper seams, and running red-green-refactor development workflows to maintain test coverage.

How do I get concise code review feedback without losing technical meaning?

Get concise code review feedback by producing extremely compact answers while keeping technical meaning intact, enabling low-token, high-signal communication.

Can I use test-driven development to diagnose workflow friction in software engineering?

Yes, you can use test-driven development to diagnose workflow friction by applying red-green-refactor execution with clear guardrails, structured feedback loops, and priority-based reasoning.

Does one-variable-at-a-time validation work for diagnosing complex code defects?

Yes, one-variable-at-a-time validation works for diagnosing complex code defects by isolating variables within a structured feedback loop to identify the root cause of performance regressions.