pdca

Orchestrates Plan-Design-Do-Check-Act phases with automated task creation and reporting.

1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/applewave/claude.skill --skill pdca-applewave
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pdca
Source: https://github.com/applewave/claude.skill/tree/main/claude.bkit/skills/pdca
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/applewave/claude.skill --skill pdca-applewave

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDCA cycles coordinate end-to-end planning, design, execution, evaluation, and iteration for feature development, ensuring governance and traceability across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan, Design, Do, Check, and Act phases are orchestrated with structured documents and automated task creation to streamline project workflows.
  • Quality gates and governance enforce prerequisites (e.g., Plan before Design, Check >= 90% before Archive) and provide measurable progress across phases.
  • Team collaboration support enables dynamic coordination among developers, designers, QA, and leadership for major features and initiatives.

Quick Start

Start a PDCA cycle by issuing a command to begin the Plan phase for a feature, which will generate the initial plan and establish subsequent tasks and phases.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdca

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

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What is a PDCA cycle and how does it coordinate feature development workflows?

A PDCA cycle is a structured workflow that coordinates end-to-end planning, design, execution, evaluation, and iteration for feature development. It enforces phase transitions and generates documentation to ensure project governance and traceability across teams.

How do I start a PDCA cycle for a new product initiative?

To start a PDCA cycle, issue a command to begin the Plan phase for a feature. This generates the initial plan document and automatically establishes subsequent tasks across the Design, Do, Check, and Act phases.

Can I use automated task orchestration for software projects requiring phase gating?

Yes, automated task orchestration supports software projects requiring disciplined phase gating. It enforces prerequisites like Plan before Design, and blocks archiving until Check completion reaches 90%, ensuring measurable progress.

What is the best way to enforce quality gates across planning and iteration phases?

The best way to enforce quality gates is using a PDCA cycle workflow that applies governance prerequisites across phases. It validates phase transitions and generates multi-phase reports to provide measurable progress and traceability.

Does PDCA workflow support team collaboration across developers, designers, and QA?

Yes, the PDCA workflow supports team collaboration by enabling dynamic coordination among developers, designers, QA, and leadership. It structures task creation and documentation generation to align major feature initiatives.