modes

Apply domain-specific mode YAML guidance for UI, API, DB, and integration tasks.

Updated Nov 2, 2025

Search Tags:#ui #database #api #governance #development-workflows #mode-guidelines

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tstomtimes/orchestra --skill modes

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Skill: modes
Source: https://github.com/tstomtimes/orchestra/tree/main/skills/modes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tstomtimes/orchestra --skill modes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Domain-specific development mode guidelines that help agents apply best-practice patterns across UI, API, DB, integration, and deployment workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Mode YAML files (ui.yaml, api.yaml, db.yaml, integration.yaml, migration.yaml, performance.yaml, qa.yaml, security.yaml, release.yaml) provide mode-specific guidance.
Inheritance and composition of core skills to ensure consistent governance.
Automatic activation by work context and per-mode checklists and patterns.

Quick Start

Open skills/modes and reference the relevant mode YAML (e.g., ui.yaml or api.yaml) to begin guiding tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about modes

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I apply domain-specific development guidelines for UI, API, and database tasks?▼

You can guide UI, API, and integration tasks by referencing mode YAML files like ui.yaml or api.yaml. These files provide mode-specific guidance that automatically activates best-practice patterns based on the current work context to ensure safer, faster development.

What are domain-mode playbooks for development workflows?▼

Domain-mode playbooks are structured YAML definitions providing mode-specific guidance for UI, API, DB, and integration tasks. They enforce frontmatter metadata, mode definitions, and lifecycle hooks to drive behavior, governance, and documentation across multi-agent contexts.

How do I enforce governance and consistency across multi-agent development workflows?▼

You enforce governance and consistency through inheritance and composition of core skills. The system uses frontmatter metadata, mode YAML definitions, and lifecycle hooks to drive behavior and ensure consistent governance across all domain-specific development tasks.

Can I use mode YAML definitions for security and performance tasks?▼

Yes, mode YAML definitions support security and performance tasks through dedicated files like security.yaml and performance.yaml. These provide specialized guidance and per-mode checklists that automatically activate based on the specific development work being performed.

How do I set up automatic activation of development guidelines based on work type?▼

Automatic activation is set up by leveraging mode YAML definitions within the skills/modes directory. The system detects the work context and automatically selects and applies the appropriate mode guidelines, ensuring agents follow the correct patterns for each specific task.