workflow-tdd-plan

Generate and verify a chained 7-phase TDD plan with conflict-risk assessment.

1|Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#tdd #software engineering #workflow orchestration #conflict resolution #test planning #red green refactor #chain_loader

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npx skills add https://github.com/tcytan/tecton --skill workflow-tdd-plan

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Skill: workflow-tdd-plan
Source: https://github.com/tcytan/tecton/tree/main/.claude/workflow-skills/workflow-tdd-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tcytan/tecton --skill workflow-tdd-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

It helps teams quickly produce a coherent 7-phase TDD plan and optionally verify it, reducing uncertainty and preventing conflicting work.

Core Features & Use Cases

7-phase TDD planning: Guides session discovery, context gathering, test coverage analysis, conflict assessment, task generation, and structure validation.
Conflict risk handling: Detects overlap risk and routes through conflict resolution before generating tasks.
Plan confirmation gate: Supports a verify-only flow or an approve-and-execute decision, with an auto_yes option for streamlined workflows.
Use case: When a developer starts a new change or wants to revisit an existing session, use this skill to generate and validate the exact TDD steps needed while minimizing disruption to other ongoing work.

Quick Start

Use the workflow-tdd-plan skill to run the full TDD planning pipeline for your current goal and session_id by issuing: start the chain with chain_loader using workflow-tdd-plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow-tdd-plan

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

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How do I generate a structured TDD plan for a new software feature?▼

To generate a structured TDD plan, this skill orchestrates a 7-phase pipeline covering session discovery, context gathering, and task generation. It produces a coherent Red-Green-Refactor plan that reduces uncertainty and prevents conflicting work.

What is the Red-Green-Refactor workflow and how does conflict assessment work?▼

The Red-Green-Refactor workflow is a test-driven development cycle managed here through a 7-phase pipeline. It includes conflict-risk assessment to detect overlap and route development through conflict resolution before generating tasks.

How do I start the TDD planning pipeline using a session ID and goal?▼

You start the TDD planning pipeline by issuing a command to the chain_loader tool using the workflow-tdd-plan skill. This initiates the chained execution, passing your session_id and goal variables to generate the exact test steps.

Can I verify an existing TDD plan without executing new tasks?▼

Yes, you can verify an existing TDD plan without execution by using the verify mode. The skill features a plan confirmation gate that supports a verify-only flow, or an approve-and-execute decision based on your preference.

Does TDD planning support automated approval for streamlined workflows?▼

TDD planning supports automated approval through the auto_yes variable. This behavior streamlines the workflow by bypassing the manual confirmation gate, allowing the pipeline to proceed directly through execution or verification decisions.

When should I use a chained TDD plan instead of manual test planning?▼

You should use a chained TDD plan when starting a new change or revisiting an existing session to minimize disruption. It validates structure and assesses conflict risk automatically, which is difficult to track manually in complex software engineering projects.