Can I customize the quality gates for my project?

Yes. The skill automatically reads your CLAUDE.md file to detect project preferences and allows you to multi-select quality aspects like type safety, test coverage, and documentation adherence.

When should I use the /define skill?

Use /define when you have a clear idea of what you want to build but need to establish precise 'done' criteria, quality gates, and automated tests before Claude begins the implementation.

What is a manifest in the context of Claude Code?

A manifest is a structured markdown document that outlines high-level goals, specific deliverables with acceptance criteria, and global rules (invariants) that must be satisfied for a task to be considered complete.

How does the skill verify that a task is finished?

The skill assigns a verification method to every criterion, using Bash commands for deterministic checks (like linting or tests) and LLM subagents for logic, reasoning, or UI-related judgments.

Manifest Builder

Name: Manifest Builder
Author: doodledood

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Productivity & Workflow

Builds comprehensive execution manifests with automated verification criteria to define clear project 'done' states.

The Manifest Builder skill is designed to bridge the gap between vague requirements and high-quality implementation. By using the /define command, it proactively probes for latent criteria and edge cases that users might overlook, converting them into a structured manifest of deliverables and global invariants. This skill ensures that every requirement has a measurable verification method—whether via Bash scripts, LLM subagents, or manual checks—allowing for agentic development workflows that pass reviews on the first submission.

Key Features

01Latent criteria discovery through proactive probing and pre-mortem analysis

02Support for executable verification using Bash scripts and LLM subagents

03Automated manifest generation with structured deliverables and acceptance criteria

04Automatic integration with CLAUDE.md for project-specific standards and commands

05Configurable quality gates for code bugs, type safety, and maintainability

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Use Cases

01Defining rigorous acceptance criteria before starting a complex feature to minimize rework

02Establishing global project invariants and automated quality gates for a new repository

03Transforming high-level user stories into verifiable technical tasks with specific 'done' states

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add doodledood/claude-code-plugins define

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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