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context-driven-development

Creates and maintains project context artifacts (product.md, tech-stack.md, workflow.md, tracks.md) in a `conductor/` directory. Scaffolds new projects from scratch, extracts context from existing codebases, validates artifact consistency before implementation, and synchronizes documents as the project evolves. Use when setting up a project, creating or updating product docs, managing a tech stack file, defining development workflows, tracking work units, onboarding to an existing codebase, or r

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About context-driven-development

The context-driven-development skill is designed to create and maintain essential project context artifacts, such as product.md, tech-stack.md, workflow.md, and tracks.md, within a dedicated conductor/ directory. This skill addresses the common challenges faced by development teams in managing project documentation and ensuring consistency across AI-assisted interactions. By establishing a structured approach to project context, teams can avoid the pitfalls of ad-hoc documentation and scattered information, leading to improved collaboration and alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

FAQ

How do I set up a new project using this skill?

You can set up a new project by utilizing the scaffolding features of the context-driven-development skill, which will create the necessary context artifacts from scratch.

Is this skill compatible with existing codebases?

Yes, the skill can extract context from existing codebases to help maintain consistency and update project documentation.

What are the limitations of this skill?

The skill primarily focuses on managing project context artifacts and may not cover specific implementation details or coding practices.

Can I use this skill for both greenfield and brownfield projects?

Yes, the skill is designed to manage context for both new projects (greenfield) and existing projects (brownfield) effectively.

What types of documents does this skill help manage?

This skill helps manage product documentation, technology stack details, development workflows, and tracking of work units.

All Files

2 files
references/artifact-templates.md2.8 KB
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SKILL.md11.5 KB
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Install context-driven-development

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill

Repository

wshobson/agents