verification-before-completion

Run and inspect verification commands before claiming work completion.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MINT-IA/MINT --skill verification-before-completion-mint-ia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/MINT-IA/MINT/tree/main/.claude/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MINT-IA/MINT --skill verification-before-completion-mint-ia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents false or premature claims of completion, success, or correctness by requiring fresh, observable verification evidence before any positive statement about work status is made.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-first principle: Enforce running the exact verification command, inspecting full output, and checking exit codes before declaring success.
  • Gate workflow: Identify the proving command, run it fully, read results, verify outcomes, and only then make claims; if verification fails, report the actual state with evidence.
  • Common applications: Use before commits, creating PRs, marking tasks done, merging branches, handing off work, or accepting agent-reported results to avoid regressions and broken releases.

Quick Start

Before declaring work complete, run the relevant verification command, read its full output and exit code, and report the result with the observed 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 prevent false claims of code completion before a commit?

To prevent false claims of code completion before a commit, enforce running exact verification commands, inspecting full output, and checking exit codes to provide explicit evidence before declaring success.

What is evidence-first verification in CI and pre-commit workflows?

Evidence-first verification in CI and pre-commit workflows is the principle of executing tests, reading exit codes, and observing outputs before making any positive statement about work status or correctness.

How do I ensure regression testing passes before creating a pull request?

To ensure regression testing passes before creating a pull request, identify the proving command, run it fully, verify outcomes, and report the actual state with observed evidence before marking tasks done.

Why do I need to verify agent-reported results before accepting them?

You need to verify agent-reported results before accepting them to avoid regressions and broken releases, requiring fresh observable verification evidence from full command runs before accepting any reported success.

What should I do when verification commands fail before a merge?

When verification commands fail before a merge, report the actual state with evidence instead of claiming success, ensuring no work is marked complete without passing exit codes and output inspections.

Can I use this verification gate for local test runs and linters?

Yes, you can use this verification gate for local test runs, linters, commits, and CI builds, requiring full execution and output inspection before any success statements are made.