phase-gate

Automate executor and auditor selection with human oversight at phase gates.

Updated Dec 23, 2025

Search Tags:#agent orchestration #phase gate #phase transition #pre-phase gate #post-phase gate #pipeline governance

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npx skills add https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester --skill phase-gate-smith-happens

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Skill: phase-gate
Source: https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester/tree/main/skills/phase-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester --skill phase-gate-smith-happens

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Phase transitions in an automated agent-first pipeline often suffer from misaligned executor and auditor selections. This Skill provides a governance layer that automates gate decisions while preserving human oversight so transitions are reliable and auditable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pre-Phase Gate: Select executors before a phase begins to ensure capability, balance workload, and reduce startup delay.
Post-Phase Gate: Select auditors after a phase completes to verify outputs and ensure compliance.
Signals & State: Emits lifecycle signals and updates the phase state file for traceability and rollback.
PRD-Driven Context: Reads phase configuration and PRD context to tailor agent sets for each phase.

Quick Start

Activate the Phase Gate Skill at a phase boundary to load defaults, customize selections, or invent new specialists. See SKILL.md for activation details.

Frequently Asked Questions about phase-gate

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

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How do I automate agent selection for pipeline phase transitions?▼

Phase gate governance provides automated yet human-governed gate decisions for executor and auditor selection during phase transitions. It loads phase configuration to select and lock agents, ensuring transitions are reliable and auditable.

What is a post-phase gate and how does it verify pipeline outputs?▼

A post-phase gate is a governance checkpoint that selects auditors after a phase completes to verify outputs and ensure compliance. It emits lifecycle signals and updates the phase state file for traceability and rollback.

How do I select and lock executors before a pipeline phase begins?▼

To select and lock executors before a phase begins, a pre-phase gate evaluates capability and balances workload based on PRD context. This reduces startup delay and ensures the correct agents are assigned for the upcoming phase.

Can I use a PRD to customize agent sets for different pipeline phases?▼

Yes, you can use a PRD to customize agent sets for different pipeline phases. The governance layer reads phase configuration and PRD context to tailor executor and auditor selections for transitions across phases 1 through 12.

How does phase gate governance handle pipeline rollback and traceability?▼

Phase gate governance handles rollback and traceability by emitting lifecycle signals and updating the phase state file during transitions. This records automated gate decisions and locked agent selections for auditing purposes.