steroid-engine

Orchestrate autonomous AI code execution through a multi-phase TDD pipeline with circuit breakers.

3|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow --skill steroid-engine
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Skill: steroid-engine
Source: https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow/tree/main/skills/steroid-engine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow --skill steroid-engine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a rigorous, step-by-step development pipeline for AI coding assistants, preventing them from cutting corners, skipping crucial phases, or generating unreliable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Physical Enforcement: Utilizes circuit breakers and gate checks to ensure AI adheres to the defined workflow.
  • TDD Implementation: Guides AI through the Red-Green-Refactor cycle for robust code development.
  • Autonomous Loop: Manages a checklist of tasks, executing them sequentially until completion or a critical failure.
  • Use Case: When an AI is tasked with building a new feature, this Skill ensures it follows a structured process from planning and research to implementation and verification, guaranteeing enterprise-grade output.

Quick Start

Use the steroid-engine skill to execute the next task in the development plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about steroid-engine

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

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How do I stop AI coding assistants from skipping test phases and generating unreliable code?

Autonomous AI code execution orchestration prevents AI coding assistants from cutting corners by enforcing a structured, multi-phase pipeline with physical circuit breakers and gate checks, ensuring adherence to specifications and code quality standards.

How does TDD implementation work within an autonomous AI pipeline?

TDD implementation within an autonomous AI pipeline guides the assistant through the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, using continuous verification and atomic commits to ensure robust code development and enterprise-grade output.

What is the best way to manage sequential task execution for an autonomous AI coding loop?

Managing sequential task execution for an autonomous AI coding loop requires an orchestrator that handles a checklist of tasks, executing them sequentially until completion or a critical failure via an autonomous loop.

Can I enforce structured workflows for AI code generation without external dependencies?

Yes, you can enforce structured workflows for AI code generation without external dependencies by using a Skill with built-in environment capability detection, knowledge persistence, and error recovery mechanisms.

How does an AI coding assistant recover from errors during autonomous task execution?

Error recovery during autonomous task execution is handled through circuit breakers and diagnostic tools, allowing the orchestrator to detect failures, diagnose issues, and enforce adherence to the defined workflow.

When should I use autonomous code execution orchestration for my development pipeline?

Autonomous code execution orchestration should be used when building new features that require a rigorous, step-by-step development pipeline from planning and research to implementation and verification, guaranteeing enterprise-grade output.