verification-before-completion

Execute verification commands before claiming work completion or correctness.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions --skill verification-before-completion-tgmarinho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions/tree/main/upstream-snapshots/superpowers/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions --skill verification-before-completion-tgmarinho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents false completion claims by requiring evidence from verification commands before any work is deemed complete or correct.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Verification Commands: Executes predefined verification commands to confirm the outcome of work.
  • Claim Gate: Enforces a step-by-step process to verify results before making claims.
  • Common Failures Identification: Identifies common pitfalls in verification processes and provides guidance to avoid them.
  • Red Flags Prevention: Helps identify red flags that suggest incomplete or incorrect work.
  • Rationalization Prevention: Provides a list of common rationalizations for skipping verification and the reasons why they are not valid.
  • Key Patterns: Demonstrates how to correctly report verification outcomes for different tasks.
  • Why It Matters: Highlights the importance of honesty and the potential consequences of not verifying work.

Quick Start

Run the 'verification-before-completion' skill before making any completion claim.

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 enforce verification checks before claiming code completion?

To enforce verification checks before claiming code completion, implement an automated claim gate that executes command-line tools to validate outcomes and prevent false completion claims. This requires interpreting the output of these verification commands.

Why does skipping work verification lead to software quality issues?

Skipping work verification leads to software quality issues because it allows false completion claims to go unchecked, bypassing the execution of command-line tools needed to validate outcomes. This prevents the identification of common pitfalls and red flags.

What is the best way to prevent rationalization during the quality assurance process?

The best way to prevent rationalization during the quality assurance process is to enforce a strict step-by-step verification procedure using automated command-line tools. This claim gate requires evidence of validated outcomes before any work is deemed correct.

Can I use command-line tools to automate code review and work completion validation?

Yes, you can use command-line tools to automate code review and work completion validation by executing predefined verification commands. This process automation confirms outcomes and provides evidence before any correctness claims are made.

Do I need to interpret command-line output for automated verification checks?

Yes, you need to interpret command-line output for automated verification checks because the process relies on executing predefined commands and analyzing their results to confirm work completion. This prevents false claims by requiring concrete evidence of success.