refine

Clarify software work package goals and generate a requirements document.

Updated Jun 12, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #software development #requirements #pipeline #alignment #scope

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npx skills add https://github.com/ambrovia/agent-skills-pipeline --skill refine-ambrovia

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Skill: refine
Source: https://github.com/ambrovia/agent-skills-pipeline/tree/main/skills/refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ambrovia/agent-skills-pipeline --skill refine-ambrovia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates ambiguity in software development by forcing a rigorous definition of goals, success criteria, and scope before any design or coding begins, preventing costly rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

Goal Calibration: Aligns work packages with specific engineering tiers (prototype, MVP, production, critical) to ensure appropriate rigor.
Requirement Documentation: Generates a structured requirements document including AC alignment tables and user/dev guide drafts.
Use Case: Use this skill when starting a new feature to ensure the team is aligned on the user value and non-goals, preventing scope creep during the build phase.

Quick Start

Run the refine skill on the current work package to clarify the goal and generate the requirements document.

Frequently Asked Questions about refine

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

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How do I define software requirements to prevent scope creep before coding?▼

Defining software requirements involves clarifying user value, success metrics, and scope boundaries before design. This pre-build phase generates a formal requirements document with acceptance criteria to ensure team alignment and prevent costly rework.

What is the best way to align work packages with engineering tiers like MVP or production?▼

Aligning work packages with engineering tiers requires goal calibration against the project's strategic frame. This ensures appropriate rigor is applied based on whether the target is a prototype, MVP, production, or critical system.

How do I generate a requirements document with acceptance criteria for a new feature?▼

Generating a requirements document requires formalizing user value, non-goals, and scope boundaries. The process produces an AC alignment table and user/dev guide drafts to validate project alignment before the build phase begins.

Can I use this pre-build alignment phase for frontend, backend, and infrastructure tasks?▼

Yes, this pre-build alignment phase operates across frontend, backend, and infrastructure tasks. It clarifies work package goals and validates acceptance criteria against the strategic frame regardless of the engineering layer.

Why does my software development pipeline suffer from costly rework during the build phase?▼

Software development pipelines suffer costly rework when ambiguity exists in goal definition. Forcing rigorous definition of success criteria and scope boundaries before design begins eliminates this ambiguity and prevents downstream errors.

When do I need to formalize scope boundaries and non-goals for a software work package?▼

You need to formalize scope boundaries and non-goals when starting a new feature. This pre-build step ensures the team is aligned on user value and prevents scope creep during the active build phase.