review-rfc

Review design RFCs for blocking risks and unverifiable assumptions.

13|1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Thrimbda/legion-mind --skill review-rfc-thrimbda
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Skill: review-rfc
Source: https://github.com/Thrimbda/legion-mind/tree/main/skills/review-rfc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Thrimbda/legion-mind --skill review-rfc-thrimbda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures design artifacts, RFCs, and boundary definitions are clear, small, verifiable, and rollback-ready before implementation, preventing unimplementable work and hidden risks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces explicit PASS/FAIL decisions with rationale.
  • Highlights weak assumptions, scope ambiguity, missing rollback, and verification gaps.
  • Delivers actionable guidance to revise the RFC, proceed, or halt.

Quick Start

Run a design RFC review to produce a PASS or FAIL with explicit blocking criteria and suggested mitigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-rfc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I assess an RFC for implementation readiness before coding starts?

To assess an RFC for implementation readiness, you must identify blocking risks and unverifiable assumptions within the design. The review enforces explicit rollback and verification criteria, outputting a PASS or FAIL decision with actionable guidance to prevent unimplementable work.

What is the best way to identify unverifiable assumptions and scope ambiguity in a design RFC?

Identifying unverifiable assumptions and scope ambiguity in a design RFC involves highlighting weak boundaries between design, verification, and rollout. A dedicated review checks these artifacts to ensure definitions are small, verifiable, and clear before implementation begins.

How do I establish blocking criteria and rollback plans for a product engineering design review?

Establishing blocking criteria and rollback plans for a design review requires enforcing explicit boundaries across product engineering workflows. The review process checks that rollback steps and verification gaps are clearly defined, producing a PASS or FAIL decision to halt or proceed.

Can I use an automated RFC review to check if my design artifacts are rollback-ready?

Yes, you can use an RFC review to check if design artifacts are rollback-ready. It evaluates existing design artifacts in product engineering workflows, ensuring explicit rollback and verification steps are present before granting a PASS decision for implementation.

When do I need to run a pre-implementation design review on an existing RFC?

You need to run a pre-implementation design review when you have existing design artifacts and must clarify boundaries between design, verification, and rollout. It prevents hidden risks by enforcing explicit rollback and clear blocking criteria before any coding starts.

What happens if my RFC fails the implementation readiness check?

If your RFC fails the implementation readiness check, the review delivers actionable guidance to revise the document. It highlights the specific weak assumptions, missing rollback steps, or verification gaps that caused the FAIL decision, allowing you to mitigate blockers.