spike

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

8|2|Updated Jan 15, 2026

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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.