new-rfc

Create technical RFCs with research-gated drafting and adversarial review.

Updated Jun 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/phanijapps/engram --skill new-rfc-phanijapps
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new-rfc
Source: https://github.com/phanijapps/engram/tree/main/.claude/skills/new-rfc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phanijapps/engram --skill new-rfc-phanijapps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of poorly researched, un-steerable, and un-auditable technical proposals by enforcing a rigorous, answer-first drafting process that mandates research and adversarial review before any code is written.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Proposal Scaffolding: Automatically generates RFC templates with mandatory sections like Reviewer Briefs and Decision Tables.
  • Research-Gated Workflow: Enforces a mandatory research phase where subpoints are independently verified against repository and external prior art before drafting.
  • Pre-Handoff Quality Gates: Ensures every RFC passes a mandatory adversarial review and citation-integrity check to prevent hallucinated facts or untested assumptions.

Quick Start

Invoke the new-rfc skill to draft a proposal for the new authentication architecture by providing the core problem statement to the agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-rfc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a technical RFC that enforces research and adversarial review?

To draft a technical RFC, use a research-gated workflow that generates structured proposal scaffolding with mandatory sections like Reviewer Briefs, enforces prior art verification, and runs pre-handoff quality gates for adversarial review and citation integrity.

What is a research-gated workflow for architectural proposals?

A research-gated workflow for architectural proposals mandates independent verification of subpoints against repository and external prior art before drafting, ensuring high-stakes technical decisions are auditable and consensus-ready before any code is written.

When do I need MECE option analysis and citation-integrity checks for technical design?

You need MECE option analysis and citation-integrity checks for technical design when proposing cross-package architectural changes or governance updates that require team consensus and verifiable prior art to prevent hallucinated facts or untested assumptions.

Can I use this RFC drafting process for cross-package architectural changes and governance updates?

Yes, you can use this RFC drafting process for cross-package architectural changes and governance updates, as it applies specifically to high-stakes technical decisions requiring rigorous, answer-first drafting and team consensus.

Does the RFC proposal generation require Python3 to run?

Yes, the RFC proposal generation requires Python3 as a dependency to execute its scripts and assets that facilitate the structured proposal scaffolding and research-gated drafting workflow.

What is the best way to prevent hallucinated facts in technical proposals?

The best way to prevent hallucinated facts in technical proposals is to enforce pre-handoff quality gates that mandate adversarial review and citation-integrity checks against verifiable prior art before approving the RFC.