verification-before-completion

Enforce fresh verification evidence before reporting task completion.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasreydman/lloyd --skill verification-before-completion-lucasreydman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/lucasreydman/lloyd/tree/main/skills/superpowers/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasreydman/lloyd --skill verification-before-completion-lucasreydman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Claiming completion without verification is dishonest, not efficient. Evidence before claims, always.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a verification gate before reporting success.
  • Requires running the verification command and inspecting fresh outputs.
  • Use case: before merging a PR or marking a task complete, require verifiable results.

Quick Start

Run the full verification command and report fresh evidence before making any completion claim.

Frequently Asked Questions about verification-before-completion

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce verification evidence before claiming task completion in a CI-CD pipeline?

To enforce verification evidence before claiming completion, implement a verification gate that requires running tests and builds, then inspecting fresh outputs before reporting success. This prevents false completion claims by demanding verifiable command execution results across QA workflows.

Why does requiring fresh verification evidence prevent false completion claims in software engineering?

Requiring fresh verification evidence prevents false completion claims by ensuring developers run actual verification commands and inspect current outputs before marking a task complete. Claiming completion without this verification gate is dishonest, as it bypasses evidence-based reporting.

What is the best way to verify code changes before merging a pull request?

The best way to verify code changes before merging is to run full verification commands and report fresh evidence. This quality-assurance approach enforces explicit verification steps and inspects fresh build outputs to satisfy strict completion criteria.

Can I use automated verification gates for agent-assisted development tasks?

Yes, you can use automated verification gates for agent-assisted tasks. The gate applies to code changes and tests by requiring command execution and evidence-based reporting, ensuring the agent provides fresh verification outputs before reporting success.

What are the limitations of claiming completion without running verification commands?

Claiming completion without running verification commands leads to false success reports. The limitation of skipping this quality-assurance step is the lack of fresh evidence, meaning code changes, tests, and builds remain unverified and potentially flawed across development pipelines.

Does verification-before-completion work with existing quality-assurance workflows?

Yes, this verification approach integrates with existing quality-assurance workflows by enforcing a verification gate. It requires running the full verification command and reporting fresh evidence before making any completion claim, applying seamlessly across development pipelines and CI-CD processes.