spike

Orchestrate spike planning for a single phase and generate SPIKE.md artifacts.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdwalle/expedite-plugin --skill spike-jdwalle
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Skill: spike
Source: https://github.com/jdwalle/expedite-plugin/tree/main/skills/spike
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdwalle/expedite-plugin --skill spike-jdwalle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides users through planning and executing a spike for a single plan phase, enabling structured resolution of tactical decisions, generation of concrete implementation steps, and traceable artifacts for the next execution stage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrate spike planning for a single phase, coordinating decision-making, research requests, and implementation steps.
  • Dispatch spike-researcher when gaps exist, and generate evidence-backed recommendations with traceability.
  • Produce a comprehensive SPIKE.md and accompanying checkpoints to maintain progress across phase execution.

Quick Start

Initiate a spike for phase N to resolve tactical decisions and generate implementation steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about spike

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve tactical decisions during a software design-to-execute transition?

To resolve tactical decisions during a design-to-execute transition, you orchestrate a spike for a single plan phase to coordinate research, track checkpoints, and generate traceable artifacts for execution.

What is a spike in software planning and execution?

A spike in software planning is an orchestrated phase to resolve tactical decisions, research gaps, and generate concrete implementation steps with full traceability before moving to execution.

How do I generate traceable artifacts for phase execution planning?

You generate traceable artifacts for phase execution by orchestrating a spike, which emits a comprehensive SPIKE.md file and accompanying checkpoints to maintain progress tracking.

Can I integrate external research into my spike planning process?

Yes, you can integrate external research into spike planning by dispatching a spike-researcher when gaps exist, which generates evidence-backed recommendations with full traceability.

What is the best way to coordinate checkpoints during a plan phase spike?

The best way to coordinate checkpoints during a plan phase spike is to orchestrate stepwise checkpointing alongside tactical decision resolution, ensuring progress is tracked across execution.

Do I need existing design and plan artifacts to start a spike?

Yes, you need existing design and plan artifacts to start a spike, as the orchestration applies during the design-to-execute transitions to integrate with those artifacts.