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verification-before-completion

Enforce a 5-step verification gate before allowing positive work-completion claims.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
Search Tags:#code quality#bug prevention#verification#commit checks#workflow guardrails#completion validation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector --skill verification-before-completion-herxinsasa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector/tree/main/superpowers/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector --skill verification-before-completion-herxinsasa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the widespread issue of individuals and teams claiming work is complete, bugs are fixed, or tests pass without running actual verification, leading to broken code, missed requirements, wasted rework, and eroded trust with collaborators.

Core Features & Use Cases

It enforces a strict "no completion claims without fresh verification evidence" rule, provides a 5-step gate function to run and confirm verification before making any success claims, lists common red flags that indicate unverified claims, and prevents common rationalizations used to skip verification. Use cases include validating code changes before commits or PRs, confirming bug fixes are actually resolved, verifying agent task outputs before accepting them as complete, and ensuring all requirements are met before marking a project phase as done.

Quick Start

Use the verification-before-completion skill to confirm all tests pass and the build succeeds before claiming the new feature is ready for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about verification-before-completion

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent false completion claims before submitting code commits or pull requests?▼

You can enforce a mandatory 5-step verification gate that requires fresh, documented verification evidence before allowing any positive status claims about code commits or pull requests.

What is completion validation in software development workflows?▼

Completion validation is the process of requiring fresh, documented verification evidence to confirm bug resolution, test success, or requirement compliance before marking any project phase as done.

How do I verify bug fixes are actually resolved without unverified claims?▼

You can verify bug fixes are actually resolved by applying a strict verification gate that blocks rationalizations used to skip verification and identifies common red flags indicating unverified claims.

Does this workflow guardrail work for agent output review and requirement compliance checks?▼

Yes, this workflow guardrail applies mandatory verification steps to agent output review and requirement compliance checks across all software development workflows before accepting outputs as complete.

What are common red flags that indicate unverified claims of test success?▼

Common red flags for unverified claims of test success include rationalizations used to skip required verification steps, lack of fresh documented evidence, and false assertions of work completion.

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