stratified-sample-scope-discipline

Applies changes across multiple systems using declared samples with explicit unverified tracking.

Updated Sep 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Military-Veteran-Team-LPT-Realty/mvt-manus-public-skills --skill stratified-sample-scope-discipline-military-veteran-team-lpt-realty
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Skill: stratified-sample-scope-discipline
Source: https://github.com/Military-Veteran-Team-LPT-Realty/mvt-manus-public-skills/tree/main/skills/stratified-sample-scope-discipline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Military-Veteran-Team-LPT-Realty/mvt-manus-public-skills --skill stratified-sample-scope-discipline-military-veteran-team-lpt-realty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a fix is proven on one system, teams often rush to apply it everywhere at once, turning a 30-minute fix into a multi-day debugging session. This Skill enforces a disciplined rollout process that prevents scope creep, limits blast radius, and ensures unsampled systems are never silently treated as verified. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Scope Declaration Templates: Provides a structured format for declaring which systems are in the sample, which are unsampled, and what stop conditions apply before any work begins. - Sample Selection Guidance: Defines criteria for choosing representative samples based on variation in complexity, branch names, size, and known issues. - Unverified Reporting: Enforces explicit UNVERIFIED marking for all unsampled systems in every status report, preventing false confidence. - Use Case: After fixing a bug in one repository, use this Skill to declare a 2-repo sample, verify the fix there, report remaining repos as UNVERIFIED, and expand only after explicit user approval. ## Quick Start Apply this fix to the other repositories using stratified sampling with a declared scope and sample before expanding.

Frequently Asked Questions about stratified-sample-scope-discipline

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

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How do I roll out a fix across multiple repositories safely?

Prove the fix on one pilot system, then declare a sample of 1-2 representative repositories and apply the fix there. Report remaining repos as UNVERIFIED and expand in batches of 3-5 only after explicit approval.

What is stratified sampling for multi-system changes?

Stratified sampling selects a small representative subset of systems that reflects the variation in the full set, such as simple versus complex repos or different branch names. Changes are verified on the sample before expanding to the rest.

How large should a sample be for a multi-repo change?

A sample of 1-2 systems is sufficient for most changes, while 3-5 is appropriate for high-risk changes. For irreversible changes like credential rotation or database migrations, the sample should be exactly 1 system.

When can I skip sampling during a rollout?

Sampling can be skipped when the change affects only one system, is a read-only audit, is a verification pass on an already-completed rollout, or when the user explicitly requests applying to all systems and acknowledges the risk.

Why should unsampled systems be marked as unverified?

Unsampled systems are unknown until verified, so marking them UNVERIFIED prevents teams from falsely assuming they pass because the sample passed. Every report must list them explicitly to avoid silent scope expansion.