smithers

Orchestrate deterministic AI workflows with JSX-based, schema-validated steps.

15|2|Updated Dec 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enitrat/skill-issue --skill smithers
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Skill: smithers
Source: https://github.com/enitrat/skill-issue/tree/main/plugins/personal-skills/skills/smithers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enitrat/skill-issue --skill smithers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Smithers addresses the complexity of building deterministic, resumable AI workflows by providing a JSX-based orchestration framework with schema-validated steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic multi-phase workflow execution with gated phases and a single outer Ralph loop
  • Parallel reviews and data-threaded handoffs across steps to ensure robust feedback cycles
  • Centralized schema registry and phase-prefix nodeIds to prevent output clobbering and enable precise state tracking

Quick Start

Create a simple Smithers workflow that implements a phase, validates outputs, and gates progression to the final review.

Frequently Asked Questions about smithers

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

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How do I build deterministic and resumable AI workflows?

You can build deterministic AI workflows using a JSX-based orchestration framework with schema-validated steps and SQLite state persistence, ensuring repeatable execution and resumable pipelines.

What is the best way to orchestrate multi-phase AI pipelines with parallel reviews?

The best way to orchestrate multi-phase AI pipelines is using a framework with gate-enabled phases and parallel review capabilities, which automates Implement, Validate, Review, and Final-Review tasks while threading data across steps.

How do I prevent output clobbering in complex AI workflow orchestration?

Prevent output clobbering in AI workflow orchestration by using a centralized schema registry and phase-prefixed nodeIds, which enable precise state tracking and protect data during parallel execution.

Can I use JSX to define schema-validated steps for AI automation?

Yes, you can use JSX to define schema-validated steps for AI automation. This approach allows you to configure a model suite and automate tasks while maintaining robust error handling and deterministic execution.

Does Zod work with AI workflow orchestration for schema validation?

Zod is used for schema validation within AI workflow orchestration, enabling a central schema registry that validates data thread handoffs across steps and gates progression through workflow phases.

When should I not use a deterministic orchestration framework for AI tasks?

You should avoid deterministic orchestration frameworks for AI tasks if your pipelines require non-deterministic, free-form execution without gated phases, or if you do not need resumable state tracking via SQLite.