refusal-discipline

Generate structured REFUSAL.md documentation for unmet criteria and evidence gaps.

2|Updated Jul 13, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow management #task validation #structured documentation #refusal #evidence gap

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npx skills add https://github.com/krzemienski/shannon --skill refusal-discipline

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Skill: refusal-discipline
Source: https://github.com/krzemienski/shannon/tree/main/skills/refusal-discipline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/krzemienski/shannon --skill refusal-discipline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that when evidence is missing or a gate cannot be satisfied, a structured REFUSAL.md is created, providing a clear path for remediation and preventing incorrect task completions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Evidence Gap Handling: Generates a REFUSAL.md file when evidence is missing, guiding the next steps.
Gate Refusal: Refuses tasks based on unmet criteria, such as missing citations or unmet gates.
Structured Documentation: Ensures a standardized approach to refusal documentation for easy remediation.
Use Case: When a task's completion cannot be verified due to missing evidence, this Skill automatically creates a REFUSAL.md file, detailing the issues and providing a remediation plan.

Quick Start

Run the /shannon:refusal-discipline command when evidence is missing or a gate cannot be satisfied.

Frequently Asked Questions about refusal-discipline

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I document evidence gaps in a multi-step workflow to prevent incorrect task completion?▼

To document evidence gaps in a multi-step workflow, you generate a structured REFUSAL.md file detailing the unmet criteria and providing a clear remediation plan to prevent incorrect task completions.

What happens when task validation fails due to missing citations or unmet gates?▼

When task validation fails due to missing citations or unmet gates, a gate refusal occurs and a REFUSAL.md file is automatically generated to detail the issues and guide the next steps.

How do I automate the refusal process for unmet criteria in complex workflows?▼

You automate the refusal process for unmet criteria by running a dedicated command that generates standardized REFUSAL.md documentation, ensuring task integrity and easy remediation for complex workflows.

Is structured refusal documentation suitable for evidence-based decision-making in complex workflows?▼

Yes, structured refusal documentation is designed specifically for complex, multi-step workflows where evidence-based decision-making is critical, ensuring tasks are not completed without proper validation.

What is the best way to handle missing evidence and ensure task integrity during workflow execution?▼

The best way to handle missing evidence and ensure task integrity is to create a standardized REFUSAL.md file that blocks incorrect task completions and provides a clear path for remediation.