Decompose ideas into testable spike questions and build disposable prototypes.
npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill spike-z43l
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: spike Source: https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent/tree/main/skills/software-development/spike Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill spike-z43l
This Skill helps you de-risk an idea by running a lightweight, disposable feasibility experiment before committing engineering time.
Tell the agent: "Spike whether approach X is feasible for my project and give me a VALIDATED/PARTIAL/INVALIDATED verdict with a recommendation."
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You validate feasibility by decomposing an idea into 2-5 testable spike questions and building a disposable prototype to gather observable evidence. This process de-risks your proposal by producing a clear VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED outcome with next-build recommendations.
The workflow follows a decompose, research, build, and verdict loop. You first break down the integration unknowns into specific questions, do just enough research to choose an approach, build an observable prototype, and document the evidence to reach a final verdict.
You can compare competing approaches by running them as separate spikes with observable prototypes, then producing a head-to-head comparison table. This method evaluates the performance and behavior of each option side-by-side to crown a winning approach.
You need a disposable prototype when your MVP has unknowns requiring observable evidence, such as performance metrics, extraction behavior, or integration viability. It allows you to test specific spike questions and gather proof of concept data without committing to full implementation.
Per-spike documentation requires recording observable evidence from the prototype, detailing what worked, what did not work, and any surprises encountered. This evidence directly supports the final VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED verdict and next-build recommendations.
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Mateus2411Decompose feasibility questions into throwaway prototypes and return a structured verdict.
MarbleSodasBuild disposable prototypes to validate uncertain ideas with evidence-backed verdicts.
