verification-before-completion

Execute verification commands and evaluate outputs before claiming work completion.

Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TK-Evans01/tk-harness --skill verification-before-completion-tk-evans01
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Skill: verification-before-completion
Source: https://github.com/TK-Evans01/tk-harness/tree/main/plugins/tk-rpie/skills/verification-before-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TK-Evans01/tk-harness --skill verification-before-completion-tk-evans01

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents the premature claiming of work completion by requiring evidence from verification commands before any success claims can be made.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Completion Verification: Forces the execution of verification commands and examination of their outputs.
  • No Claims Without Evidence: Enforces the rule that all claims of completion, passing, or fixing must be supported by fresh verification.
  • Common Failures Checklist: Identifies common shortcuts and mistakes to avoid.
  • Red Flags & Rationalization Prevention: Warns against common rationalizations and encourages a culture of verification.

Quick Start

Run the verification commands before making any claims of completion or correctness.

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 premature task completion claims in project management?

You prevent premature task completion claims by requiring fresh verification command outputs before approving any task. This enforces an evidence-before-claims rule, stopping rationalizations and ensuring actual process integrity before finalizing project workflows.

What is the evidence before claims principle for task completion?

The evidence before claims principle dictates that no claims of fixing or passing are valid without fresh verification command outputs. It eliminates rationalizations by enforcing strict verification execution before any task completion status is officially recognized.

How do I enforce verification before marking a project task as done?

You enforce verification by mandating the execution of verification commands and evaluating their output before allowing any completion claims. Using a common failures checklist also helps identify and avoid typical shortcuts and rationalizations during the process.

Why does my task completion verification process keep failing?

Your task completion verification process fails due to common shortcuts and rationalizations that bypass running verification commands. Ignoring actual command outputs leads to unsupported success claims, directly violating the required evidence before claims principle.

Do I need to run verification commands for every task completion claim?

Yes, you must run verification commands for every task completion claim. The system enforces that all claims of passing, fixing, or finishing are supported by fresh verification outputs, eliminating rationalizations and ensuring true process integrity.