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Map Ethereum EIPs to fork-scope signals and lifecycle states.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#ethereum#spec verification#forkcast#eip lifecycle#protocol research#roadmap validation#devnet status
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill protocol-collat-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: protocol
Source: https://github.com/collat-labs/collat/tree/main/.agents/skills/ethskills/protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill protocol-collat-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid outdated or speculative answers about Ethereum protocol features by guiding you to confirm the latest fork scope and canonical specification status.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • EIP lifecycle clarity: Explains how Draft/Review/Last Call/Final map to real likelihood of inclusion, and how fork-related statuses (CFI/SFI/DFI) indicate implementation progress.
  • Fork-scope verification: Uses forkcast-style checks to determine whether a feature is actually scheduled, being considered, or not scoped for a fork.
  • Source-first research workflow: Recommends a priority order of primary sources (forkcast, eth-rnd-archive, execution/consensus specs, EIPs) to reduce reliance on stale blogs and secondary summaries.
  • Practical “Is it planned?” decisioning: Provides a repeatable method to answer “Is [feature] actually planned?” with uncertainty caveats and evidence-based outcomes.

Quick Start

Ask: “Use the protocol Skill to determine whether Feature X is currently scheduled, under consideration, or declined for inclusion, and cite the best primary source checks to justify your answer.”

Frequently Asked Questions about protocol

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if an Ethereum EIP is scheduled for an upcoming fork or still in devnet testing?▼

Check EIP inclusion status by mapping the EIP or feature name to current forkcast fork-scope signals and EIP lifecycle states. This determines whether a capability is shipped, scheduled for an upcoming fork, in devnet testing, or deprioritized due to staleness.

What is the best way to verify Ethereum protocol roadmap inclusion without relying on stale blog posts?▼

Verify Ethereum protocol inclusion using a source-first research workflow that checks primary sources in priority order: forkcast, eth-rnd-archive, execution-specs/consensus-specs, and EIPs. This avoids stale roadmap assertions by validating against recent activity and devnet matrices.

What do Ethereum EIP lifecycle statuses like Draft, Review, Last Call, and Final actually mean for implementation?▼

EIP lifecycle statuses map to real inclusion likelihood, while fork-related statuses (CFI/SFI/DFI) indicate implementation progress. Draft and Review suggest early stages, Last Call signals finalization, and Final confirms shipped status, with CFI/SFI/DFI tracking fork-scope implementation milestones.

How do I determine if a proposed Ethereum protocol feature has been declined or deprioritized?▼

Determine if a feature is deprioritized by checking recent activity and devnet matrices through forkcast fork-scope signals and EIP lifecycle states. Features lacking recent activity or absent from current fork scopes are likely deprioritized due to staleness.

Can I validate Ethereum execution and consensus specification status for engineering planning scenarios?▼

Yes, validate execution and consensus specification status by confirming the latest fork scope and canonical specification status. The workflow checks execution-specs and consensus-specs as primary sources to provide evidence-based outcomes with uncertainty caveats for planning.

What primary sources should I check in order to confirm Ethereum protocol feature inclusion accurately?▼

Confirm Ethereum protocol feature inclusion by validating against primary sources in this specific order: forkcast, eth-rnd-archive, execution-specs/consensus-specs, and EIPs. This priority sequence reduces reliance on secondary summaries and ensures accurate fork-scope verification.

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