SweetClaude Next Steps

Orchestrate software development lifecycle phases and enforce phase gate transitions.

6|3|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill sweetclaude-next-steps
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Skill: SweetClaude Next Steps
Source: https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude/tree/main/skills/next-steps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill sweetclaude-next-steps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates project stagnation by automatically identifying the next logical task in your development lifecycle and executing it, ensuring consistent progress through defined phase gates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Pipeline Orchestration: Continuously assesses project state to determine the most critical pending task across discovery, design, implementation, and verification phases.
  • Phase Gate Enforcement: Ensures quality by requiring manual user approval before transitioning between project phases, preventing premature advancement.
  • Use Case: When working on a new feature, the skill will automatically guide you from product brief creation to architecture design, then to implementation and testing, pausing only when a phase gate requires your strategic input.

Quick Start

Invoke the next-steps skill to analyze the current project state and begin executing the next required task in the development pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about SweetClaude Next Steps

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

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How do I automate my software development workflow to find the next task?

Automating your software development workflow is done by mapping project phases to specific execution tasks and managing state transitions. This skill continuously assesses project state to automatically identify and execute the most critical pending task.

What is phase gate enforcement in project pipeline orchestration?

Phase gate enforcement in project pipeline orchestration requires manual user approval before transitioning between project phases. This prevents premature advancement and ensures quality by validating phase gate exit criteria before moving forward.

Do I need a pre-configured project state before using pipeline orchestration?

Yes, pipeline orchestration requires a pre-configured project state to function correctly. The skill operates across the full lifecycle from discovery to verification by mapping that existing state to specific execution tasks.

How does automated project orchestration handle transitions between design and implementation?

Automated project orchestration handles transitions by pausing for manual approval at defined phase gates between design and implementation. It ensures disciplined progress by requiring adherence to phase gate exit criteria before proceeding.

Can I use automated pipeline orchestration for the full software development lifecycle?

Yes, you can use automated pipeline orchestration across the full software development lifecycle. It operates continuously from discovery and design phases through implementation and verification, automatically determining the next logical task.

Why does my automated development pipeline stop progressing between phases?

Your automated development pipeline stops progressing because phase gate enforcement requires manual user approval before transitioning. This deliberate pause ensures quality control and prevents premature advancement until exit criteria are met.