What happens if a project fails a review gate?

The skill includes an escalation and decision template to document why the gate failed, what needs to be addressed, or how to formally waive a requirement.

How does this skill enhance Claude Code?

It provides Claude with domain-specific knowledge of project management best practices, allowing it to generate checklists, validate project status, and document decisions.

Will these gates slow down my development process?

No, the skill follows a philosophy that gates should be lightweight verifications rather than lengthy approval processes, focusing on catching critical issues early.

Does this skill cover the entire software lifecycle?

Yes, it includes checkpoints for Discovery, Definition, Design, Development, Documentation, Delivery, Data analysis, and even Deprecation.

What is a review gate?

A review gate is a structured checkpoint between development phases that ensures quality, alignment, and readiness before a project proceeds to the next stage.

Quality Review Gates

Name: Quality Review Gates
Author: violetio

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Collaboration Tools

Implements structured quality checkpoints across the software development lifecycle to ensure alignment and excellence before moving between project phases.

About

The Review Gates skill provides a comprehensive framework for Claude to guide developers through critical project milestones, from initial discovery to eventual deprecation. By establishing standardized checklists and decision-making templates, it ensures that technical projects remain aligned with user needs, architectural standards, and operational requirements. This skill is essential for teams looking to maintain high software quality and consistency by catching issues early when they are most cost-effective to fix, without introducing excessive bureaucracy into the development workflow.

Key Features

Lightweight verification patterns focused on speed and efficiency
Multi-phase checklist system covering Discovery, Design, Development, and Delivery
Clear escalation protocols for resolving blockers and disagreements
1 GitHub stars
Standardized gate decision templates for passing or waiving requirements
Phase-specific success metrics and validation questions

Use Cases

Managing transitions between design and development phases with formal sign-offs
Ensuring technical readiness and documentation completeness before production deployment
Facilitating post-launch data debriefs to measure project success against KPIs

About

Key Features

Lightweight verification patterns focused on speed and efficiency
Multi-phase checklist system covering Discovery, Design, Development, and Delivery
Clear escalation protocols for resolving blockers and disagreements
1 GitHub stars
Standardized gate decision templates for passing or waiving requirements
Phase-specific success metrics and validation questions

Use Cases

Managing transitions between design and development phases with formal sign-offs
Ensuring technical readiness and documentation completeness before production deployment
Facilitating post-launch data debriefs to measure project success against KPIs