verification-checklist

Enforce structured verification with evidence for code completion reports.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maestria-co/ai-playbook --skill verification-checklist-maestria-co
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Skill: verification-checklist
Source: https://github.com/maestria-co/ai-playbook/tree/main/skills/verification-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maestria-co/ai-playbook --skill verification-checklist-maestria-co

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Verification Checklist prevents premature "done" declarations by requiring evidence for every item before reporting completion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured verification: ensures functional and non-functional criteria are checked with traceable evidence.
  • Multi-section guardrails: covers functional verification, standards compliance, tests, integration safety, and self-review.
  • Audit-ready output: yields a reproducible completion report with evidence for audits or reviews.

Quick Start

Run the checklist at the end of a task to validate completion with required evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about verification-checklist

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

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How do I prevent premature done declarations during software release verification?

Prevent premature done declarations by enforcing a structured verification process that requires evidence for every completion criterion before reporting a task as finished. This checklist enforces functional, standards, test, integration, and self-review checks.

What should be included in a code change verification checklist for release readiness?

A code change verification checklist should include functional verification, standards compliance, test coverage, integration safety, and self-review sections. Each item requires exported evidence to yield a reproducible completion report for audits.

How do I generate audit-ready evidence for feature completion and bug fixes?

Generate audit-ready evidence by running a multi-section verification checklist at task completion. It captures traceable proof for functional and non-functional criteria, yielding a reproducible completion report for feature completion, bug fixes, and refactoring.

Does this verification checklist work for refactoring and integration safety checks?

Yes, the verification checklist is applicable for refactoring and integration safety checks. It enforces structured verification across any code change, requiring evidence exports to confirm integration safety and standards compliance before completion.

Why do I need evidence exports for test coverage and standards compliance verification?

Evidence exports are required for test coverage and standards compliance verification to guard against premature completion. They provide traceable proof that every criterion was checked, yielding a reproducible completion report for reviews.

What is the best way to enforce code quality and self-review before reporting completion?

The best way to enforce code quality and self-review is to apply a structured verification checklist at the end of a task. It mandates self-review and standards compliance checks, requiring evidence before yielding a completion report.