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sm:coherence-check

Detect intent drift in work-in-progress artifacts and recommend Continue or Realign.

5|2|Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#review#checkpoint#alignment#coherence#intent#decision-gate
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mnfst-ai/Stage_Manager_Skills --skill sm-coherence-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sm:coherence-check
Source: https://github.com/mnfst-ai/Stage_Manager_Skills/tree/main/plugins/stage-manager/skills/coherence-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mnfst-ai/Stage_Manager_Skills --skill sm-coherence-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

A fast, lightweight gate to detect and name drift in work-in-progress so builders can decide whether to continue or realign before investing more effort. It helps teams catch silent shifts in intent, user focus, or sequencing that otherwise become baked into the product.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight gate: A two-minute ritual designed to be run at any transition point or whenever something "feels off."
  • Four coherence lenses: Intent, User, Sequence, and Soul guide the review and surface where alignment has shifted.
  • Scan-friendly output: Prioritized findings, anchors that remain true, and a clear Continue vs Realign decision for quick action.
  • Use cases: Run mid-build after an unexpected tool output, between chunks, during prompt iteration, or when a team senses drift.

Quick Start

Ask the coherence check to read the current artifact and answer the four coherence questions, then summarize whether to continue or realign and why.

Frequently Asked Questions about sm:coherence-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my work-in-progress still aligns with the original intent?▼

To check intent alignment, run a coherence review that scans your artifact for drift across intent, user focus, sequencing, and soul, returning a prioritized Continue versus Realign recommendation.

What is intent drift and how do I detect it during a build?▼

Intent drift occurs when silent shifts in user focus or sequencing become baked into your product. Detect it by running a lightweight review at transition points to identify where alignment has shifted from the original goal.

When should I run a mid-build alignment checkpoint on a PRD or prompt?▼

Run a mid-build alignment checkpoint whenever something feels off, after unexpected tool outputs, between chunks, during prompt iteration, or at transition points before investing more effort into the artifact.

Can I use a quick coherence review on conversation threads and staging sessions?▼

Yes, you can apply a quick coherence review to conversation threads, prompts, PRDs, chunks, or transition points during staging and mid-build sessions to surface silent shifts in intent or sequencing.

What is the best way to decide whether to continue building or realign a product artifact?▼

The best way to decide whether to continue or realign is to apply four coherence lenses—Intent, User, Sequence, and Soul—to name anchors that remain true and surface prioritized findings for quick action.

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