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using-minerva

Guide minerva durable-record workflow decisions using lifecycle matrices and detection heuristics.

Updated May 16, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#project governance#release workflow#minerva#durable knowledge#work lifecycle#proposal management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/honerlaw/agent-marketplace --skill using-minerva
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-minerva
Source: https://github.com/honerlaw/agent-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/minerva/skills/using-minerva
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/honerlaw/agent-marketplace --skill using-minerva

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents misusing the minerva workflow by explaining when to start, continue, and finalize durable software work using the right minerva: skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects whether a project uses minerva by checking for a .minerva/ directory, prior minerva: usage in the session, or routing to .minerva/ in agent files.
  • Provides a lifecycle decision matrix mapping common situations (start, resume, drift, review, promote, ship, debug, and cleanup) to the correct minerva: skills.
  • Supports targeted work units by allowing an optional slug/path argument for skills like minerva:work, minerva:replan, minerva:promote, minerva:review, minerva:ship, and minerva:cleanup.

Quick Start

Invoke using-minerva when you are beginning meaningful feature/refactor/investigation work or when you need to continue an existing unit instead of doing routine bugfixes, trivial edits, or one-shot Q&A.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-minerva

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

FAQPage Schema
When should I use a durable work lifecycle workflow for software projects?▼

A durable work lifecycle workflow is needed when starting, resuming, reviewing, promoting, shipping, debugging, or cleaning up meaningful software work units rather than routine bugfixes or trivial edits.

How do I choose the correct workflow step for project governance and release management?▼

Choose the correct workflow step by consulting a lifecycle decision matrix mapping project governance situations like starting, drifting, reviewing, or shipping to their corresponding release workflow skills.

How do I resume an existing code review or feature proposal using a slug or path?▼

Resume an existing code review or feature proposal by passing an optional slug or path argument to target specific work units, allowing you to continue or replan precise durable knowledge records.

How can I detect whether a software project uses a durable knowledge workflow?▼

Detect durable knowledge workflow usage by checking for a `.minerva/` directory in the project, prior workflow usage in the session, or routing references within agent configuration files.

Do I need to invoke project governance workflows for routine bugfixes or one-shot Q&A?▼

No, you do not need to invoke project governance workflows for routine bugfixes, trivial edits, or one-shot Q&A; durable work workflows apply only to meaningful feature, refactor, or investigation work.

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