HumanLayer RPI Setup FAQs

Name: HumanLayer RPI Setup
Author: humanlayer

Question 1

Can this skill tell me what to do next on a ticket?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by analyzing the files within a task directory (like eng-1234), it can identify which stage of the RPI process you are in and suggest the next skill to use.

Question 2

What is the RPI workflow?

Accepted Answer

RPI stands for Research-Plan-Implement. It is a structured software development methodology that ensures a developer thoroughly researches and plans a solution before writing any code.

Question 3

How does this skill interact with Linear?

Accepted Answer

It uses the Linear CLI to fetch ticket details, branch information, and issue descriptions, then organizes that data into a local 'thoughts' directory for the RPI process.

Question 4

What happens if my HumanLayer environment isn't set up?

Accepted Answer

The skill includes a critical validation sequence that checks for CLI installations, initializes configuration, and verifies repository syncing before allowing you to proceed.

Question 5

Which external tools do I need for this skill?

Accepted Answer

You need the HumanLayer CLI (`brew install humanlayer/tap/humanlayer`) and the Linear CLI (`npm install -g @codelayer/linear-cli`) installed and configured.

HumanLayer RPI Setup

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HumanLayer RPI Setup

Key Features

Use Cases