warden-workflow

Enforce a five-phase development workflow with UAT checkpoints and governance.

2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HawkannG/Claude-Warden --skill warden-workflow
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Skill: warden-workflow
Source: https://github.com/HawkannG/Claude-Warden/tree/main/skills/warden-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HawkannG/Claude-Warden --skill warden-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a structured, phase-based development workflow to ensure clarity, prevent scope creep, and maintain governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phased Development: Guides work through PROPOSE, PLAN, BUILD, VERIFY, and CLOSE stages.
  • UAT Integration: Mandates User Acceptance Testing checkpoints at critical junctures.
  • Governance Enforcement: Ensures adherence to project rules and documentation standards.
  • Use Case: When starting a new feature, use this Skill to ensure all requirements are clearly defined, a detailed plan is created, the build adheres strictly to the plan, and thorough verification is performed before closing the task.

Quick Start

Initiate a new development task by describing your request to the AI.

Frequently Asked Questions about warden-workflow

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

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What is a structured development workflow protocol for AI-assisted feature development?

A structured development workflow protocol enforces a five-phase process—PROPOSE, PLAN, BUILD, VERIFY, and CLOSE—to manage feature development from human-led proposals through AI-driven building while maintaining scope control and code quality.

How do I prevent scope creep during AI-assisted development?

To prevent scope creep during AI-assisted development, enforce a phased governance workflow that requires a detailed AI-driven planning stage and strict plan adherence during the build stage before allowing any verification or task closure.

How do I integrate User Acceptance Testing checkpoints into my development process?

Integrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) checkpoints into your development process by mandating them at critical junctures within a structured workflow, ensuring thorough verification is performed before closing a feature task.

Can I use this workflow governance protocol for existing project documentation standards?

Yes, you can use this workflow governance protocol for existing project documentation standards, as it enforces adherence to project rules and mandates documentation updates throughout the feature development lifecycle.

What are the limitations of using a rigid five-phase development workflow?

The limitation of a rigid five-phase development workflow is that it mandates sequential progression through PROPOSE, PLAN, BUILD, VERIFY, and CLOSE stages with mandatory UAT checkpoints, which may introduce overhead for rapid or highly iterative prototyping tasks.