structured-dev-cycle

Name: structured-dev-cycle
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Author: hiddink-ai

Enforce a 6-stage software development lifecycle with tool-use restrictions and state-based validation.

1|Updated May 21, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #development #orchestration #quality-assurance #guardrails

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npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill structured-dev-cycle-hiddink-ai

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Skill: structured-dev-cycle
Source: https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness/tree/main/templates/skills/structured-dev-cycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill structured-dev-cycle-hiddink-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents premature implementation and code quality degradation by enforcing a disciplined, stage-based development cycle that restricts tool access during planning and verification phases.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stage-Based Guardrails: Automatically blocks write and edit tools during planning and verification stages to ensure thorough analysis.
Multi-Model Orchestration: Integrates with multi-model verification and agent teams to ensure architectural and implementation integrity.
Codex-Exec Hybrid: Automatically delegates scaffolding tasks to specialized CLI tools for faster, more reliable boilerplate generation.

Quick Start

Initiate the structured development cycle to begin the planning phase for your current feature implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about structured-dev-cycle

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

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How do I enforce a strict development workflow to prevent premature code implementation?▼

A strict development workflow enforces stage-based guardrails by automatically blocking write and edit tools during analysis phases, ensuring thorough planning and verification before code changes proceed.

What is a stage-based software development lifecycle and when do I need it?▼

A stage-based software development lifecycle manages complex features and architectural changes through structured planning, implementation, and verification phases. You need it to prevent code quality degradation in security-critical updates.

How do I orchestrate multi-model agent teams for software quality assurance?▼

Multi-model agent teams orchestrate software quality assurance by integrating specialized models for verification, ensuring architectural and implementation integrity across complex feature development and security-critical code updates.

Can I use tool-use restrictions to block write operations during planning phases?▼

Yes, tool-use restrictions block write and edit operations during planning and verification stages through PreToolUse hooks. This enforces disciplined analysis before implementation in the development cycle.

Does automated scaffolding work with CLI tools for boilerplate generation?▼

Automated scaffolding works with specialized CLI tools through a hybrid execution approach that delegates boilerplate generation tasks, resulting in faster and more reliable code scaffolding.

What are the limitations of enforcing a 6-stage development cycle?▼

The 6-stage development cycle requires integration with PreToolUse hooks and agent team orchestration to maintain compliance. It restricts tool access during planning, which may slow down rapid prototyping.