sdd-steering-custom

Generates custom steering documents for specialized project contexts.

Updated Dec 2, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/qlawmarq/dotfiles-common --skill sdd-steering-custom-qlawmarq
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Skill: sdd-steering-custom
Source: https://github.com/qlawmarq/dotfiles-common/tree/main/skills/sdd-init/references/skills/steering-custom
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qlawmarq/dotfiles-common --skill sdd-steering-custom-qlawmarq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for specialized project documentation beyond core product and technical steering, enabling the creation of domain-specific project memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom Steering Creation: Generates tailored steering documents for specific project contexts like API standards, testing strategies, or security protocols.
  • Template Utilization: Leverages predefined templates for common specialized areas, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
  • Codebase Analysis: Integrates with codebase analysis to inform and ground the generated steering documents in actual project patterns.
  • Use Case: A team needs to define specific security patterns for their microservices architecture. This Skill can generate a security.md steering document detailing authentication flows, input validation rules, and secrets management specific to their project, based on existing code and best practices.

Quick Start

Use the sdd-steering-custom skill to create a custom steering document for API standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about sdd-steering-custom

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create custom steering documents for API standards and security protocols?

Custom steering documents are generated by analyzing codebase patterns and utilizing predefined templates to produce focused project memory for specialized areas like API standards. This process grounds the generated documentation in actual project patterns and best practices.

What is project memory documentation for specialized technical contexts?

Project memory documentation for specialized contexts captures domain-specific standards, such as testing strategies and security protocols, beyond core technical steering. It creates actionable reference material tailored to a project's unique architectural patterns and requirements.

Can I generate a security steering document based on my existing codebase patterns?

Yes, custom steering documents can be generated by integrating codebase analysis to inform the output. This ensures the resulting security documentation, including authentication flows and input validation rules, is grounded in your actual project patterns.

How do I document testing strategies for a microservices architecture?

You can document testing strategies by utilizing predefined templates and analyzing your codebase to generate a tailored steering document. This creates consistent, actionable project memory detailing specific testing approaches for your architectural context.

What is the best way to ensure consistency when creating domain-specific project documentation?

The best way to ensure consistency is by leveraging predefined templates for common specialized areas during steering document generation. This approach standardizes the documentation structure while allowing domain-specific details to be populated through codebase analysis.

Are there limitations to generating custom steering documents for highly unique project contexts?

The main limitation is that custom steering documents rely on available templates and existing codebase patterns to ground the output. If a project context is highly unique or lacks sufficient codebase patterns, the generated documentation may require manual refinement for full accuracy.