sandman-implement

Automate work-item implementation from branch creation to change-request merge.

5|1|Updated May 8, 2026

Search Tags:#code review #test-driven development #branch management #code automation #work-item implementation

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npx skills add https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman --skill sandman-implement

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Skill: sandman-implement
Source: https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman/tree/main/internal/skill/sandman/implement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman --skill sandman-implement

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, sandman-plan, sandman-tdd, sandman-self-review, sandman-back-merge, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the full work-item implementation workflow from branch creation to change-request merge, saving time and reducing manual errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

End-to-End Automation: Automates the implementation of open work items in a repository's codebase.
Branch Creation and Management: Automatically creates and manages branches for individual work items.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Executes a test-driven development process, ensuring code quality.
Code Review and Merge: Handles code review and merge processes, simplifying collaboration.

Quick Start

Run the command 'sandman implement' to start automating the implementation of a work item in your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about sandman-implement

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

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How do I automate work-item implementation from branch creation to merge?▼

You can automate work-item implementation by running a workflow that handles branch creation, source code modifications, test execution, code review, and change-request merge. This eliminates manual steps and reduces errors across the entire implementation process.

What is an end-to-end work-item implementation workflow in software engineering?▼

An end-to-end work-item implementation workflow automates the complete lifecycle of a code change, from creating a dedicated branch to executing test-driven development, performing code review, and merging the final change request into the codebase.

Do I need the gh CLI to automate branch management and code review?▼

Yes, automating branch management and code review requires the gh CLI. The workflow also depends on specific sandman skills for planning, test-driven development, self-review, and back-merge to execute the full implementation process.

Can I run test-driven development automatically as part of my branch workflow?▼

Yes, test-driven development is executed automatically as a core feature of the work-item implementation workflow. The automation ensures code quality by integrating TDD directly into the branch creation and merge process.

What's the best way to handle code review automation for open work items?▼

Handling code review automation is best achieved through an integrated workflow that performs source code modifications and test execution first, then automatically manages the review and merge process to simplify collaboration.

Why does my automated work-item implementation fail to merge change requests?▼

Automated implementation may fail to merge change requests if the required gh CLI is missing or if prerequisite skills for test-driven development, self-review, and back-merge are not properly installed and configured in the repository.