implement
SkillDev toolsImplement a specification using a TDD-oriented workflow. Extracts requirements, generates tests first, then implements to pass the tests. Includes spiral detection and acceptance gates.
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Implement the following specification: $ARGUMENTS
Workflow
Phase 1: Requirement Extraction (10% of effort)
- Read the spec file (if a path was given) or parse the description
- Extract atomic, testable requirements
- Identify dependencies (internal and external)
- Create a checklist of acceptance criteria
Phase 2: Test-First Development (25% of effort)
For each requirement:
- Write a failing test that captures the requirement
- Run the test to confirm it fails (red)
- Move to the next requirement
Phase 3: Implementation (50% of effort)
For each failing test (in dependency order):
- Implement the minimum code to make the test pass
- Run the test to confirm it passes (green)
- Refactor if needed (keeping tests green)
- Check for regressions after each change
Spiral detection: If you find yourself editing the same files 3+ times without making progress, stop and reassess your approach.
Phase 4: Verification (15% of effort)
- Run the full test suite
- Walk through each acceptance criterion — does the implementation satisfy it?
- Check for edge cases not covered by tests
- Report results
Output
At completion, present:
## Implementation Summary
Requirements: [N total, N implemented, N deferred]
Tests: [N passing, N failing, N skipped]
Files changed: [list]
Acceptance Criteria:
- [criterion 1]: PASS | FAIL
- [criterion 2]: PASS | FAIL
Deferred items (if any):
- [item]: [reason deferred]
Signals
- GitHub stars
- 64
- Forks
- 20
- Last commit
- Jul 2026
- Hacker News mentions
- 20
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implement-kastalien-research- Source
- github.com/kastalien-research/thoughtbox