verify-work

Validate completed work against plan criteria or git diff-based checks.

1|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit --skill verify-work-bcbeidel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: verify-work
Source: https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit/tree/main/plugins/work/skills/verify-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit --skill verify-work-bcbeidel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Verifies completed work against predefined validation criteria, ensuring alignment with a plan's Validation section or, in ad-hoc mode, checks signals from git diff, project configuration, and project documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan-mode validation: reads the plan's Validation section and enforces its criteria.
  • Ad-hoc validation: builds a hypothesis from git diff, config, and docs to propose checks.
  • Automated-first plus human-check flow: runs automated criteria and follows with human judgment for qualitative criteria.
  • Output: structured per-criterion results and recovery guidance, enabling quick repair.

Quick Start

Run the skill with a plan file path to validate your current work against the plan, or run it without a plan for ad-hoc validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about verify-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate completed work against a plan's predefined criteria?

To validate completed work against a plan, the skill reads the plan's Validation section and enforces its criteria. It applies automated checks first, then prompts for human judgment on qualitative items, outputting per-criterion results and recovery actions.

Can I verify code changes without a formal validation plan?

You can verify code changes without a formal validation plan using ad-hoc mode. This mode builds a hypothesis from git diff, project config, and project docs to propose and run automated checks, followed by human judgment for qualitative criteria.

What is the best way to automate workflow validation for both quantitative and qualitative criteria?

The best way to automate workflow validation is using an automated-first plus human-check flow. The skill runs automated criteria first, then applies human judgment for qualitative criteria, returning a structured report with outcomes and next steps.

Does plan-mode validation require plan integrity before checking work?

Yes, plan-mode validation requires plan integrity before checking work. The skill reads the predefined validation criteria from the plan's Validation section and enforces those checks to ensure alignment with the original requirements.

How do I get structured reporting and recovery guidance after verifying work?

To get structured reporting and recovery guidance after verifying work, the skill outputs per-criterion results and recovery actions. This structured report includes validation outcomes and next steps to enable quick repair of any failed checks.

When should I use ad-hoc validation instead of plan-mode verification?

You should use ad-hoc validation instead of plan-mode verification when you lack a formal plan file. Ad-hoc mode builds checks from git diff, project config, and project docs, whereas plan mode requires a predefined Validation section to enforce criteria.