riper

Name: riper
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Author: Forgeplan

Orchestrate the RIPER methodology for bug investigations with phase verification.

3|Updated Apr 3, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/ForgePlan/marketplace --skill riper

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Skill: riper
Source: https://github.com/ForgePlan/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/fpl-skills/skills/riper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ForgePlan/marketplace --skill riper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the RIPER methodology, ensuring a structured approach to bug investigations and scoped changes in existing systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

RIPER Methodology Execution: Guides through the five phases of Research, Innovate, Plan, Execute, and Review.
Phase Tracking: Provides clear progress tracking for each phase.
Integration with Existing Skills: Leverages existing fpl-skills for each phase, ensuring a cohesive workflow.
Use Case: For a team using the RIPER methodology, this Skill automates the process of conducting a thorough investigation and implementing a fix for a bug in an active system.

Quick Start

Run the /riper command to initiate the RIPER methodology for a bug investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about riper

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

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How do I structure a bug investigation and scoped change in an existing system?▼

Structured bug investigation and scoped change is managed through the RIPER methodology, orchestrating Research, Innovate, Plan, Execute, and Review phases. It enforces independent verification at each step to ensure thorough system modifications.

What is the RIPER methodology for software engineering?▼

The RIPER methodology is a workflow automation process for software engineering consisting of five phases: Research, Innovate, Plan, Execute, and Review. It provides clear phase tracking and mandates independent verification before advancing through scoped changes.

How do I start a RIPER workflow for bug investigation?▼

To start a RIPER workflow for bug investigation, run the /riper command. This initiates the methodology orchestration, leveraging existing fpl-skills to execute each phase and integrating with ForgePlan for artifact management.

Does the RIPER workflow require integration with ForgePlan?▼

The RIPER workflow integrates with ForgePlan for artifact management during scoped changes. It also utilizes existing fpl-skills for phase execution to maintain a cohesive automation workflow throughout the bug investigation process.

When should I use a phased methodology over standard bug fixing?▼

A phased methodology like RIPER should be used for bug investigations in existing systems requiring scoped changes. It is necessary when you need structured phase tracking and mandatory independent verification to prevent regressions during execution.