skill-verify

Enforce an evidence gate before declaring completion in software workflows.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus --skill skill-verify
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-verify
Source: https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus/tree/main/skills/skill-verify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus --skill skill-verify

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enforces an evidence-based gate before claiming completion, ensuring teams do not declare success without verifiable proof.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a structured verification sequence before status changes (e.g., DONE, FIXED, ALL PASSING).
  • Guides teams through identifying the verification command, running it, reading outputs, and confirming claims with evidence.
  • Applicable to code deployments, PR merges, task closures, and release gating, across CI/CD workflows and manual QA alike.

Quick Start

Run the full verification sequence before claiming completion by executing the necessary checks, reviewing outputs, and citing evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-verify

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

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How do I enforce evidence-based verification before marking a pull request as done?

To enforce evidence-based verification, run a structured verification sequence that captures full command output, validates exit codes, and confirms success only with verifiable proof. This prevents declaring completion without executing required checks.

What is an evidence gate in CI/CD release readiness checks?

An evidence gate is a strict validation mechanism that requires executing verification commands, reading outputs, and validating exit codes before allowing status changes. It ensures claims like ALL PASSING are backed by captured proof during releases.

Can I use automated verification gating for manual QA task closures?

Yes, automated verification gating applies to manual QA task closures by guiding teams through identifying verification commands, running them, and confirming claims with evidence. It works across both CI/CD workflows and manual checks.

How do I verify code review claims before approving a commit?

To verify code review claims before approving a commit, execute the necessary verification command, review the full output, and validate the exit code. Success is only claimed when captured evidence confirms the verification results.

What is the best way to prevent declaring success without verifiable proof in software development?

The best way to prevent declaring success without verifiable proof is enforcing a strict evidence gate on every status change. This requires executing checks, capturing output, and validating exit codes before confirming completion across workflows.

Why does my verification sequence fail to gate task closures properly?

Your verification sequence fails to gate task closures properly if it does not enforce capturing full command output and validating exit codes. A strict evidence gate must require verifiable proof before allowing any status change to DONE.