verification-before-completion

Require verification evidence before reporting task completion in software workflows.

7|Updated Feb 6, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #software engineering #quality assurance #validation #verification #completion

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npx skills add https://github.com/Epiphytic/ai-plugin-translator --skill verification-before-completion-epiphytic

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Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/Epiphytic/ai-plugin-translator/tree/main/packages/core/test/fixtures/regression-output/superpowers-marketplace/superpowers/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Epiphytic/ai-plugin-translator --skill verification-before-completion-epiphytic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents inaccurate completion claims by requiring fresh verification evidence before reporting that work is finished, fixed, or passing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Evidence-Based Verification: Requires identifying, running, and reviewing the command or check that proves a status claim.
Completion Guardrails: Blocks unsupported success statements for tests, builds, bug fixes, requirements, and delegated agent work.
Use Case: Apply this Skill before creating a pull request or announcing a completed task to ensure every claim is backed by current output.

Quick Start

Use the verification-before-completion skill before claiming that a task is complete and confirm the result with fresh evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about verification-before-completion

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

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How do I verify test results before claiming a bug fix is complete?▼

To verify test results before claiming completion, you must run the relevant verification commands, review the fresh output, and confirm the evidence proves the status claim before reporting task success.

What is evidence-based verification in software engineering?▼

Evidence-based verification in software engineering is the process of requiring current output from tests or builds to prove a status claim, preventing unsupported completion claims by demanding fresh verification evidence.

How do I ensure validation passes before creating a pull request?▼

To ensure validation passes before creating a pull request, apply completion guardrails that block unsupported success statements by requiring you to run checks and confirm passing results with current output.

Does verification before completion work for delegated agent scenarios?▼

Yes, verification before completion works for delegated agent scenarios by applying completion guardrails that block unsupported success statements, requiring verification evidence for delegated work before reporting task success.

Why does claiming task completion without validation cause problems?▼

Claiming task completion without validation causes problems because it leads to inaccurate completion claims, bypassing the requirement for fresh verification evidence from builds or tests before reporting that work is finished.