project-stage-detect

You can detect the current development stage by scanning repository artifacts across directories like design, src, production, prototypes, docs/architecture, and tests to measure completeness. The tool applies artifact-based heuristics to classify the stage from Concept through Release, identifying gaps and prioritizing next steps.

Project stage classification infers your development phase by auditing repository artifacts like architecture docs and tests. It uses heuristic analysis to map completeness against expected milestones, applying an override if a production/stage.txt file is present.

Perform a gap identification audit by scanning repository artifacts to measure completeness against expected development milestones. The process produces an approval-gated stage report template with clarifying questions that guide your next steps rather than only listing missing files.

Yes, you can manually override the detected project stage by creating a production/stage.txt file in your repository. When present, the tool bypasses artifact-based heuristics and uses your explicit stage declaration for the analysis.

The best way to audit documentation completeness is to scan design, architecture, and production directories to infer the project stage. This artifact audit produces a report highlighting missing elements and generating clarifying questions to accelerate onboarding.