roast

Runs five Roast personas to identify evidence-backed issues in docs, code, or architecture with file:line citations.

415|44|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/notque/claude-code-toolkit --skill roast-notque
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: roast
Source: https://github.com/notque/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/skills/roast
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/notque/claude-code-toolkit --skill roast-notque

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Constructive critique through 5 HackerNews commenter personas with evidence-based claim validation. Use when user wants devil's advocacy, stress testing, or critical review of ideas, docs, architecture, or code. Use for "roast", "critique this", "poke holes", "devil's advocate", "stress test", or "what's wrong with". Do NOT use for code review (use systematic-code-review), implementation changes, or performance profiling without a specific critique request.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five distinct personas analyze targets to surface diverse weaknesses and blind spots.
  • Evidence-based claims with specific file:line references and a validation workflow.
  • Read-only analysis that produces prioritized improvement opportunities plus validated strengths.

Quick Start

Roast a target artifact (docs, code, or architecture) to obtain an evidence-backed critique and an actionable improvement plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about roast

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I critique architecture or documentation using evidence from my repository?

To critique architecture or documentation with evidence, run five personas against the target material to surface weaknesses, validate findings against repository evidence, and generate a prioritized improvement report with precise file:line citations.

What is evidence-based stress testing for code and ideas?

Evidence-based stress testing for code and ideas is a devil's advocacy process that identifies issues by running multi-perspective critiques, tagging findings as validated claims, and verifying them against actual repository evidence.

Can I use this for systematic code review and implementation changes?

No, you cannot use this for systematic code review or implementation changes. It provides read-only critique and stress testing of existing artifacts, so use dedicated code review tools for implementation changes or performance profiling.

How do I validate claims and get file:line references for a critique?

To validate claims and get file:line references, apply critique personas to documentation, code, or architecture within the repository, tag each finding as [CLAIM-N], and validate it against the repository evidence for verification.

Does a read-only critique tool modify my source files during analysis?

A read-only critique tool does not modify source files during analysis. It adheres to read-only constraints while evaluating targets, producing an actionable improvement plan and validated strengths without altering the repository.

What is the best way to poke holes in an architecture proposal?

The best way to poke holes in an architecture proposal is running five HackerNews commenter personas to surface blind spots, backing each critique with evidence-based claims validated against the repository for a prioritized report.