spike

Execute time-boxed technical investigations and generate spike reports with follow-up tasks in ohno.

8|2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/srstomp/pokayokay --skill spike-srstomp
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Skill: spike
Source: https://github.com/srstomp/pokayokay/tree/main/plugins/pokayokay/skills/spike
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/srstomp/pokayokay --skill spike-srstomp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The Spike skill provides structured, time-boxed technical investigations to illuminate uncertain engineering decisions and surface actionable courses of action.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Time-boxed investigations with clearly defined questions that prevent scope creep
  • Produces spike reports, evidence, and recommended follow-up tasks in ohno for rapid decision-making
  • Supports feasibility, architecture, integration, performance, and risk analysis across software projects

Quick Start

Plan a spike by framing a concrete, answerable question and running it through the spike workflow to generate a decision and follow-up tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about spike

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

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What is a time-boxed technical spike for software engineering decisions?

A time-boxed technical spike is a targeted investigation to reduce uncertainty in engineering decisions. It enforces a strict time limit to prevent scope creep while producing a formal spike report with evidence and recommended follow-up tasks for rapid decision-making.

How do I run a feasibility study to assess software architecture risks?

Run a feasibility study by framing a concrete, answerable question and executing it through a spike workflow. This enforces a strict time-box to evaluate architecture risks and generates a formal report with a decision, evidence, and actionable follow-up tasks.

Can I use a spike to evaluate third-party integration and performance analysis?

Yes, you can use a spike to evaluate integration assessments and performance analyses across software projects. It supports targeted technical investigations that produce evidence and recommended follow-up tasks to drive decisions for these specific engineering use cases.

What is the best way to prevent scope creep during architecture exploration?

The best way to prevent scope creep during architecture exploration is to enforce a strict time-box with clearly defined questions. This structured approach ensures the investigation remains focused on producing a formal spike report and actionable decision evidence.

Do I need a task management system to track spike investigation follow-up tasks?

You need a task management system like ohno to track spike investigation follow-up tasks. The spike workflow creates actionable follow-up tasks directly in ohno to ensure that decisions and evidence from the technical investigation lead to rapid execution.