nwave-ai
270 verified skills97,057 total stars
nw-quality-framework
Quality gates - 11 commit readiness gates, build/test protocol, validation checkpoints, and quality metrics
development504
nw-devops
Designs CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, observability, and deployment strategy. Use when preparing platform readiness for a feature.
development504
nw-quality-framework
Quality gates - 11 commit readiness gates, build/test protocol, validation checkpoints, and quality metrics
development504
nw-deliver
Orchestrates the full DELIVER wave end-to-end (roadmap > execute-all > finalize). Use when all prior waves are complete and the feature is ready for implementation.
tools504
nw-design
Designs system architecture with C4 diagrams and technology selection. Routes to the right architect based on design scope (system, domain, application, or full stack). Two interaction modes: guide (collaborative Q&A) or propose (architect presents options with trade-offs).
documentation504
nw-discuss
Conducts Jobs-to-be-Done analysis, UX journey design, and requirements gathering through interactive discovery. Use when starting feature analysis, defining user stories, or creating acceptance criteria.
content-media504
nw-discover
Conducts evidence-based product discovery through customer interviews and assumption testing. Use at project start to validate problem-solution fit.
testing504
nw-tdd-methodology
Deep knowledge for Outside-In TDD - double-loop architecture, ATDD integration, port-to-port testing, walking skeletons, and test doubles policy
testing504
nw-tdd-methodology
Deep knowledge for Outside-In TDD - double-loop architecture, ATDD integration, port-to-port testing, walking skeletons, and test doubles policy
testing504
nw-test-design-mandates
Design mandates for acceptance tests - hexagonal boundary, business language abstraction, user journey completeness, pure function extraction, 3 Pillars (domain language / chained narrative / production composition), and the layered ATD discipline (Universe-bound assertion, layer-dependent PBT mode, two-tier acceptance, example-based sad paths)
development504
nw-test-design-mandates
Design mandates for acceptance tests - hexagonal boundary, business language abstraction, user journey completeness, pure function extraction, 3 Pillars (domain language / chained narrative / production composition), and the layered ATD discipline (Universe-bound assertion, layer-dependent PBT mode, two-tier acceptance, example-based sad paths)
development504
nw-execute
Dispatches a single roadmap step to a specialized agent for TDD execution. Use when implementing a specific step from a roadmap.json plan.
testing504
nw-distill
Acceptance test creation methodology for the DISTILL wave. Domain knowledge for the acceptance designer agent: port-to-port principle, prior wave reading, wave-decision reconciliation, graceful degradation, and document back-propagation.
testing504
nw-tdd-review-enforcement
Test design mandate enforcement, test budget validation, TDD phase validation (3-phase canon per ADR-025), and external validity checks for the software crafter reviewer
testing504
nw-rigor
Selects a quality-vs-token-consumption profile (lean, standard, thorough, exhaustive, custom, inherit) and persists it globally (~/.nwave/global-config.json) or per-project (.nwave/des-config.json). Use when tuning how much rigor wave commands apply.
development504
nw-property-based-testing
Property-based testing strategies, mutation testing, shrinking, and combined PBT+mutation workflow for test quality validation
testing504
nw-buddy-wave-knowledge
Wave methodology knowledge for the buddy agent — what each wave does, its inputs and outputs, and how to route questions.
data-ai504
nw-roadmap
Creates a phased roadmap.json for a feature goal with acceptance criteria and TDD steps. Use when planning implementation steps before execution.
development504
nw-distill
Acceptance test creation methodology for the DISTILL wave. Domain knowledge for the acceptance designer agent: port-to-port principle, prior wave reading, wave-decision reconciliation, graceful degradation, and document back-propagation.
testing504
nw-test-optimization
Methodology for minimizing test count while maximizing behavioral coverage - behavior definition, anti-pattern catalog, consolidation patterns, stopping criterion, coverage-preserving validation
testing504
nw-tdd-review-enforcement
Test design mandate enforcement, test budget validation, TDD phase validation (3-phase canon per ADR-025), and external validity checks for the software crafter reviewer
testing504
nw-property-based-testing
Property-based testing strategies, mutation testing, shrinking, and combined PBT+mutation workflow for test quality validation
testing504
nw-test-optimization
Methodology for minimizing test count while maximizing behavioral coverage - behavior definition, anti-pattern catalog, consolidation patterns, stopping criterion, coverage-preserving validation
testing504
nw-bugfix
Bug fix workflow: root cause analysis → user review → regression test + fix via TDD
testing500
nw-buddy-wave-knowledge
Wave methodology knowledge for the buddy agent — what each wave does, its inputs and outputs, and how to route questions.
data-ai499
nw-optimize-tests
Minimizes test count while preserving coverage. Detects byte-identical pairs, parametrize-inflation, language-guarantee tests, AST-shape tests, stale migration nets. Approval gate before any change.
testing472
nw-divio-framework
DIVIO/Diataxis four-quadrant documentation framework - type definitions, classification decision tree, and signal catalog
development472
nw-buddy
nWave concierge — ask any question about methodology, project state, commands, migration, or troubleshooting. Read-only, contextual answers.
testing472
nw-divio-framework
DIVIO/Diataxis four-quadrant documentation framework - type definitions, classification decision tree, and signal catalog
development472
nw-spike
Runs a timeboxed PROBE to validate one core assumption, then optionally PROMOTES the probe into a walking skeleton — the first e2e thin slice of the feature, committed and demo-able. Use after DISCUSS when the feature involves a new mechanism, performance requirement, or external integration.
testing448
nw-buddy-project-reading
How the nWave buddy agent reads a project to answer questions — detection, order of inspection, and citation discipline.
testing448
nw-po-review-dimensions
Requirements quality critique dimensions for peer review - confirmation bias detection, completeness validation, clarity checks, testability assessment, and priority validation
testing448
nw-po-review-dimensions
Requirements quality critique dimensions for peer review - confirmation bias detection, completeness validation, clarity checks, testability assessment, and priority validation
testing448
nw-update
Queues a deferred self-update of nwave-ai. Writes a PendingUpdateFlag that the SessionStart hook replays on the next Claude Code launch, so the current session is not interrupted. Falls back to manual instructions when the package manager cannot be detected.
development448
nw-finalize
Archives a completed feature to docs/evolution/, migrates lasting artifacts to permanent directories, and cleans up the temporary workspace. Use after all implementation steps pass and mutation testing completes.
testing357
nw-buddy-project-reading
How the nWave buddy agent reads a project to answer questions — detection, order of inspection, and citation discipline.
testing357
nw-tr-review-criteria
Review dimensions and scoring for root cause analysis quality assessment
testing352
nw-user-story-mapping
User story mapping for backlog management and outcome-based prioritization. Load during Phase 2.5 (User Story Mapping) to produce story-map.md and prioritization.md.
tools352
nw-ux-desktop-patterns
Desktop application UI patterns for product owners. Load when designing native or cross-platform desktop applications, writing desktop-specific acceptance criteria, or evaluating panel layouts and keyboard workflows.
testing352
nw-ux-web-patterns
Web UI design patterns for product owners. Load when designing web application interfaces, writing web-specific acceptance criteria, or evaluating responsive designs.
development352
nw-ux-web-patterns
Web UI design patterns for product owners. Load when designing web application interfaces, writing web-specific acceptance criteria, or evaluating responsive designs.
development352
nw-buddy-ssot-knowledge
Single Source of Truth detection — where truth lives in an nWave repo and how to avoid contradicting it.
tools352
nw-command-design-patterns
Best practices for command definition files - size targets, declarative template, anti-patterns, and canonical examples based on research evidence
content-media352
nw-sa-critique-dimensions
Architecture quality critique dimensions for peer review. Load when invoking solution-architect-reviewer or performing self-review of architecture documents.
testing352
nw-sar-critique-dimensions
Architecture quality critique dimensions for peer review. Load when performing architecture document reviews.
testing352
nw-sd-case-studies
25 real-world system design case studies condensed from Alex Xu's System Design Interview Vol 1 and 2 - requirements, architecture, deep dive insights, key takeaways
content-media352
nw-sd-patterns
Core distributed systems patterns - load balancing, caching, sharding, consistent hashing, message queues, rate limiting, CDN, Bloom filters, ID generation, replication, conflict resolution, CAP theorem
testing352
nw-source-verification
Source reputation tiers, cross-referencing methodology, bias detection, and citation format requirements
development352
nw-test-refactoring-catalog
Detailed refactoring mechanics with step-by-step procedures, and test code smell catalog with detection patterns and before/after examples
development352
nw-test-refactoring-catalog
Detailed refactoring mechanics with step-by-step procedures, and test code smell catalog with detection patterns and before/after examples
development352
nw-test-organization-conventions
Test directory structure patterns by architecture style, language conventions, naming rules, and fixture placement. Decision tree for selecting test organization strategy.
testing352
nw-tlaplus-verification
TLA+ formal verification for design correctness and PBT pipeline integration
devops352
nw-ux-desktop-patterns
Desktop application UI patterns for product owners. Load when designing native or cross-platform desktop applications, writing desktop-specific acceptance criteria, or evaluating panel layouts and keyboard workflows.
testing352
nw-ux-emotional-design
Emotional design and delight patterns for product owners. Load when designing onboarding flows, empty states, first-run experiences, or evaluating the emotional quality of an interface.
testing352
nw-ux-tui-patterns
Terminal UI and CLI design patterns for product owners. Load when designing command-line tools, interactive terminal applications, or writing CLI-specific acceptance criteria.
tools352
nw-ux-principles
Core UX principles for product owners. Load when evaluating interface designs, writing acceptance criteria with UX requirements, or reviewing wireframes and mockups.
testing352
nw-sd-framework
4-step system design framework with back-of-envelope estimation, scaling ladder, and common pitfalls
development352
nw-ux-tui-patterns
Terminal UI and CLI design patterns for product owners. Load when designing command-line tools, interactive terminal applications, or writing CLI-specific acceptance criteria.
tools352
nw-stakeholder-engagement
Demonstration preparation, audience-tailored presentations, feedback collection, and business outcome measurement. Load when preparing demos or measuring business value delivery.
data-ai352
nw-shared-artifact-tracking
Shared artifact registry, common artifact patterns, and integration validation. Load when tracking data that flows across journey steps or validating horizontal coherence.
data-ai352
nw-stakeholder-engagement
Demonstration preparation, audience-tailored presentations, feedback collection, and business outcome measurement. Load when preparing demos or measuring business value delivery.
data-ai352
nw-investigation-techniques
Evidence collection methods, problem categorization, analysis techniques, and solution design patterns
development352
nw-pbt-dotnet
.NET property-based testing with FsCheck, CsCheck, and fsharp-hedgehog frameworks
development352
nw-pbt-jvm
JVM property-based testing with jqwik, ScalaCheck, and ZIO Test frameworks
development352
nw-review-workflow
Detailed review process, v2 validation checklist, and scoring methodology for agent definition reviews
testing352
nw-research-methodology
Research output templates, distillation workflow, and quality standards for evidence-driven research
testing352
nw-roadmap-review-checks
Roadmap-specific validation checks for architecture reviews. Load when reviewing roadmaps for implementation readiness.
testing352
nw-security-by-design
Security design principles, STRIDE threat modeling, OWASP Top 10 architectural mitigations, and secure patterns. Load when designing systems or reviewing architecture for security.
testing352
nw-legacy-refactoring-ddd
DDD-guided legacy refactoring patterns -- strangler fig, bubble context, ACL migration, 14 tactical/strategic/infrastructure patterns, and incremental monolith-to-microservices methodology
development352
nw-fp-haskell
Haskell language-specific patterns, GADTs, type classes, and effect systems
testing352
nw-jtbd-bdd-integration
Translating JTBD analysis to BDD scenarios - job story to Given-When-Then patterns, forces-based test discovery, job-map-based test discovery, and property-shaped criteria
testing352
nw-fp-hexagonal-architecture
Hexagonal architecture patterns with pure core and side-effect shell for functional codebases
development352
nw-par-critique-dimensions
Platform design review critique dimensions and severity levels. Load when reviewing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, deployment strategies, observability, or security designs.
testing352
nw-interviewing-techniques
Mom Test questioning toolkit, JTBD analysis, interview conduct, assumption testing framework, and hypothesis design
tools352
nw-opportunity-mapping
Opportunity Solution Trees, opportunity scoring, Lean Canvas, JTBD job mapping, and technique selection guide
documentation352
nw-progressive-refactoring
Progressive L1-L6 refactoring hierarchy, 22 code smell taxonomy, atomic transformations, test code smells, and Fowler refactoring catalog
development352
nw-post-mortem-framework
Blameless post-mortem structure, incident timeline reconstruction, response evaluation, and organizational learning
development352
nw-production-readiness
Monitoring, observability, operational procedures, CI/CD lessons learned, and quality gate definitions. Load when assessing production readiness or validating operational excellence.
testing352
nw-review-output-format
YAML output format and approval criteria for platform design reviews. Load when generating review feedback.
development352
nw-ux-principles
Core UX principles for product owners. Load when evaluating interface designs, writing acceptance criteria with UX requirements, or reviewing wireframes and mockups.
testing352
nw-diverger-review-criteria
Review criteria for the nw-diverger-reviewer — validates JTBD rigor, research quality, option diversity, taste application correctness, and recommendation coherence in DIVERGE wave artifacts
development352
nw-dor-validation
Definition of Ready checklist criteria, antipattern detection patterns, UAT quality rules, and domain language enforcement for product owner review
testing352
nw-dr-review-criteria
Critique dimensions, severity framework, verdict decision matrix, and review output format for documentation assessment reviews
development352
nw-brainstorming
Structured divergent thinking techniques — HMW framing, SCAMPER, Crazy 8s mechanics, and option diversity guarantees. Enforces strict separation of generation and evaluation phases.
data-ai352
nw-canary
Canary skill for auto-injection detection
tools352
nw-der-review-criteria
Evaluation criteria and scoring for data engineering artifact reviews
data-ai352
nw-fp-fsharp
F# language-specific patterns, Railway-Oriented Programming, and Computation Expressions
testing352
nw-fp-scala
Scala 3 language-specific patterns with ZIO, Cats Effect, and opaque types
testing352
nw-fp-usable-design
Naming conventions, API ergonomics, and usability patterns for functional code
development352
nw-infrastructure-and-observability
Infrastructure as Code patterns (Terraform, Kubernetes), observability design (SLOs, metrics, alerting, dashboards), and pipeline security stages. Load when designing infrastructure, observability, or security scanning.
development352
nw-fp-algebra-driven-design
Algebra-driven API design with monoids, semigroups, and interpreters via algebraic equations
development352
nw-platform-engineering-foundations
Foundational platform engineering knowledge from key references -- Continuous Delivery, SRE, Accelerate, Team Topologies, Chaos Engineering, and Secure Delivery. Load when contextual grounding in platform engineering theory is needed.
tools352
nw-operational-safety
Tool safety protocols, adversarial output validation, error recovery patterns, and I/O contracts for research operations
tools352
nw-quality-validation
Type-specific validation checklists, six quality characteristics, and quality gate thresholds for documentation assessment
testing352
nw-outcome-kpi-framework
Outcome KPI definition methodology - synthesizes Who Does What By How Much (Gothelf/Seiden), Running Lean (Maurya), and Measure What Matters (Doerr) into a practical framework for measurable outcome KPIs
development352
nw-ux-emotional-design
Emotional design and delight patterns for product owners. Load when designing onboarding flows, empty states, first-run experiences, or evaluating the emotional quality of an interface.
testing352
nw-sd-patterns
Core distributed systems patterns - load balancing, caching, sharding, consistent hashing, message queues, rate limiting, CDN, Bloom filters, ID generation, replication, conflict resolution, CAP theorem
testing352
nw-pbt-erlang-elixir
Erlang/Elixir property-based testing with PropEr, PropCheck, and StreamData frameworks
development352
nw-pbt-go
Go property-based testing with rapid and gopter frameworks
development352
nw-ad-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for acceptance test quality - happy path bias, GWT compliance, business language purity, coverage completeness, walking skeleton user-centricity, priority validation, observable behavior assertions, traceability coverage, and walking skeleton boundary proof
testing352
nw-pbt-rust
Rust property-based testing with proptest, quickcheck, and bolero frameworks
development352
nw-buddy-command-catalog
All /nw-* commands — what they do, when to use them, which agent they invoke. For the buddy agent to help users pick the right command.
data-ai352
nw-por-review-criteria
Review dimensions and bug patterns for journey artifact reviews
tools352
nw-production-safety
Agent safety boundaries - input validation, output filtering, scope constraints, and document creation policy
documentation352
nw-query-optimization
SQL and NoSQL query optimization techniques, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, JOIN algorithms, cardinality estimation, and database-specific query patterns
development352
nw-fp-clojure
Clojure language-specific patterns, data-first modeling, REPL-driven development, and spec
development352
nw-stress-analysis
Advanced architecture stress analysis methodology for designing systems that survive unknown stresses. Load when --residuality flag is used or when designing high-uncertainty, mission-critical systems.
data-ai352
nw-ab-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for validating agent quality - template compliance, safety, testing, and priority validation
testing352
nw-abr-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for validating agent quality - template compliance, safety, testing, and priority validation
testing352
nw-tr-review-criteria
Review dimensions and scoring for root cause analysis quality assessment
testing352
nw-agent-testing
5-layer testing approach for agent validation including adversarial testing, security validation, and prompt injection resistance
testing352
nw-architecture-patterns
Comprehensive architecture patterns, methodologies, quality frameworks, and evaluation methods for solution architects. Load when designing system architecture or selecting patterns.
development352
nw-authoritative-sources
Domain-specific authoritative source databases, search strategies by topic category, and source freshness rules
development352
nw-bdd-requirements
BDD requirements discovery methodology - Example Mapping, Three Amigos, conversational patterns, Given-When-Then translation, and collaborative specification
development352
nw-collaboration-and-handoffs
Cross-agent collaboration protocols, workflow handoff patterns, and commit message formats for TDD/Mikado/refactoring workflows
development352
nw-collapse-detection
Documentation collapse anti-patterns - detection rules, bad examples, and remediation strategies for type-mixing violations
documentation352
nw-command-design-patterns
Best practices for command definition files - size targets, declarative template, anti-patterns, and canonical examples based on research evidence
content-media352
nw-command-optimization-workflow
Step-by-step workflow for converting bloated command files to lean declarative definitions
tools352
nw-ddd-event-modeling
Event Modeling facilitation technique — brainstorm events, identify commands and views, define aggregate boundaries, write Given-When-Then specifications
testing352
nw-ddd-tactical
Tactical DDD — aggregate design rules, entities, value objects, domain events, repositories, domain services, and anti-pattern detection
data-ai352
nw-mikado-method
Enhanced Mikado Method for complex architectural refactoring - systematic dependency discovery, tree-based planning, and bottom-up execution
development352
nw-deployment-strategies
Rollback procedures, risk assessment, pre/post-deployment validation, and contingency planning. Load when orchestrating deployment or preparing rollback plans. For deployment strategy details (canary, blue-green, rolling), see `cicd-and-deployment` skill.
testing352
nw-design-methodology
Apple LeanUX++ design workflow, journey schema, emotional arc patterns, and CLI UX patterns. Load when transitioning from discovery to visualization or when designing journey artifacts.
tools352
nw-design-patterns
7 agentic design patterns with decision tree for choosing the right pattern for each agent type
testing352
nw-rr-critique-dimensions
Critique dimensions and scoring for research document reviews
documentation352
nw-discovery-workflow
4-phase discovery workflow with decision gates, phase transitions, success metrics, and state tracking
testing352
nw-domain-driven-design
Strategic and tactical DDD patterns, bounded context discovery, context mapping, aggregate design rules, and decision frameworks for when to apply DDD
development352
nw-security-by-design
Security design principles, STRIDE threat modeling, OWASP Top 10 architectural mitigations, and secure patterns. Load when designing systems or reviewing architecture for security.
testing352
nw-five-whys-methodology
Toyota 5 Whys methodology with multi-causal branching, evidence requirements, and validation techniques
tools352
nw-formal-verification-tlaplus
TLA+ and PlusCal for specifying distributed system invariants. Decision heuristics for when formal verification adds value, key patterns, state explosion management, and alternatives comparison.
testing352
nw-fp-domain-modeling
Domain modeling with algebraic data types, smart constructors, and type-level error handling
data-ai352
nw-security-and-governance
Database security (encryption, access control, injection prevention), data governance (lineage, quality, MDM), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
development352
nw-fp-kotlin
Kotlin language-specific patterns with Arrow, Raise DSL, and coroutine-based effects
testing352
nw-fp-principles
Core functional programming thinking patterns and type system foundations, language-agnostic
testing352
nw-pbt-python
Python property-based testing with Hypothesis framework, strategies, and pytest integration
development352
nw-hexagonal-testing
5-layer agent output validation, I/O contract specification, vertical slice development, and test doubles policy with per-layer examples
development352
nw-sd-case-studies
25 real-world system design case studies condensed from Alex Xu's System Design Interview Vol 1 and 2 - requirements, architecture, deep dive insights, key takeaways
content-media352
nw-agent-creation-workflow
Detailed 5-phase workflow for creating agents - from requirements analysis through validation and iterative refinement
data-ai352
nw-architectural-styles-tradeoffs
Architectural style selection decision matrices, trade-off analysis, structural enforcement rules, and combination patterns. Load when choosing or evaluating architecture styles.
testing352
nw-buddy-ssot-knowledge
Single Source of Truth detection — where truth lives in an nWave repo and how to avoid contradicting it.
tools352
nw-jtbd-analysis
JTBD methodology for extracting real jobs behind feature requests — job statements, abstraction layers, first-principles extraction, ODI outcome statements, and opportunity scoring
testing352
nw-leanux-methodology
LeanUX backlog management methodology - user story template, story sizing, story states, task types, Definition of Ready/Done, anti-pattern detection and remediation
content-media352
nw-sd-patterns-advanced
Advanced distributed patterns - event sourcing, CQRS, saga, stream processing, append-only log, exactly-once delivery, sequencer, double-entry ledger, erasure coding, order book, watermarks
testing352
nw-bdd-methodology
BDD patterns for acceptance test design - Given-When-Then structure, scenario writing rules, pytest-bdd implementation, anti-patterns, and living documentation
testing352
nw-security-and-governance
Database security (encryption, access control, injection prevention), data governance (lineage, quality, MDM), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
development352
nw-cicd-and-deployment
CI/CD pipeline design methodology, deployment strategies, GitHub Actions patterns, and branch/release strategies. Load when designing pipelines or deployment workflows.
testing352
nw-par-review-criteria
Quality dimensions and review checklist for devop reviews
development352
nw-sd-framework
4-step system design framework with back-of-envelope estimation, scaling ladder, and common pitfalls
development352
nw-data-architecture-patterns
Data architecture patterns (warehouse, lake, lakehouse, mesh), ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming architectures, scaling strategies, and schema design patterns
devops352
nw-pbt-fundamentals
Property-based testing core concepts, property taxonomy, and strategy selection (language-agnostic)
testing352
nw-shared-artifact-tracking
Shared artifact registry, common artifact patterns, and integration validation. Load when tracking data that flows across journey steps or validating horizontal coherence.
data-ai352
nw-pbt-haskell
Haskell property-based testing with QuickCheck and Hedgehog frameworks
development352
nw-database-technology-selection
Database comparison catalogs, RDBMS vs NoSQL selection criteria, CAP/ACID/BASE theory, OLTP vs OLAP, and technology-specific characteristics
testing352
nw-pbt-stateful
Stateful property-based testing patterns, model-based testing, and anti-patterns
testing352
nw-pbt-typescript
TypeScript/JavaScript property-based testing with fast-check framework and arbitraries
development352
nw-pdr-review-criteria
Evidence quality validation and decision gate criteria for product discovery reviews
testing352
nw-ddd-eventsourcing
Event Sourcing and CQRS as DDD implementation patterns — when to use, aggregate event streams, projections, snapshots, sagas, upcasting, conflict resolution
testing352
nw-ddd-strategic
Strategic DDD — bounded context discovery, context mapping patterns, subdomain classification, ubiquitous language, and organizational alignment
data-ai352
nw-deliver-orchestration
DELIVER wave orchestration workflow -- 9 phases from baseline to finalization. Load when user invokes *deliver command. Covers state tracking, smart skip logic, retry, resume, and quality gate enforcement.
testing352
nw-taste-evaluation
Design taste evaluation framework — DVF primary filter, Apple/Google/Jobs design principles as explicit scoring criteria, weighted decision matrix, and option ranking for the DIVERGE wave
development352
nw-discovery-methodology
Question-first approach to understanding user journeys. Load when starting a new journey design or when the discovery phase needs deepening.
content-media352
nw-user-story-mapping
User story mapping for backlog management and outcome-based prioritization. Load during Phase 2.5 (User Story Mapping) to produce story-map.md and prioritization.md.
tools352
nw-sa-critique-dimensions
Architecture quality critique dimensions for peer review. Load when invoking solution-architect-reviewer or performing self-review of architecture documents.
testing352
nw-sar-critique-dimensions
Architecture quality critique dimensions for peer review. Load when performing architecture document reviews.
testing352
nw-sc-review-dimensions
Reviewer critique dimensions for peer review - implementation bias detection, test quality validation, completeness checks, and priority validation
testing352
nw-sc-review-dimensions
Reviewer critique dimensions for peer review - implementation bias detection, test quality validation, completeness checks, and priority validation
testing352
nw-sd-patterns-advanced
Advanced distributed patterns - event sourcing, CQRS, saga, stream processing, append-only log, exactly-once delivery, sequencer, double-entry ledger, erasure coding, order book, watermarks
testing352
nw-source-verification
Source reputation tiers, cross-referencing methodology, bias detection, and citation format requirements
development352
nw-stress-analysis
Advanced architecture stress analysis methodology for designing systems that survive unknown stresses. Load when --residuality flag is used or when designing high-uncertainty, mission-critical systems.
data-ai352
nw-taste-evaluation
Design taste evaluation framework — DVF primary filter, Apple/Google/Jobs design principles as explicit scoring criteria, weighted decision matrix, and option ranking for the DIVERGE wave
development352
nw-test-organization-conventions
Test directory structure patterns by architecture style, language conventions, naming rules, and fixture placement. Decision tree for selecting test organization strategy.
testing352
nw-tlaplus-verification
TLA+ formal verification for design correctness and PBT pipeline integration
devops352
nw-production-readiness
Monitoring, observability, operational procedures, CI/CD lessons learned, and quality gate definitions. Load when assessing production readiness or validating operational excellence.
testing324
nw-fp-kotlin
Kotlin language-specific patterns with Arrow, Raise DSL, and coroutine-based effects
testing324
nw-post-mortem-framework
Blameless post-mortem structure, incident timeline reconstruction, response evaluation, and organizational learning
development324
nw-design-methodology
Apple LeanUX++ design workflow, journey schema, emotional arc patterns, and CLI UX patterns. Load when transitioning from discovery to visualization or when designing journey artifacts.
tools324
nw-rr-critique-dimensions
Critique dimensions and scoring for research document reviews
documentation324
nw-ab-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for validating agent quality - template compliance, safety, testing, and priority validation
testing324
nw-abr-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for validating agent quality - template compliance, safety, testing, and priority validation
testing324
nw-agent-creation-workflow
Detailed 5-phase workflow for creating agents - from requirements analysis through validation and iterative refinement
data-ai324
nw-architectural-styles-tradeoffs
Architectural style selection decision matrices, trade-off analysis, structural enforcement rules, and combination patterns. Load when choosing or evaluating architecture styles.
testing324
nw-bdd-methodology
BDD patterns for acceptance test design - Given-When-Then structure, scenario writing rules, pytest-bdd implementation, anti-patterns, and living documentation
testing324
nw-bdd-requirements
BDD requirements discovery methodology - Example Mapping, Three Amigos, conversational patterns, Given-When-Then translation, and collaborative specification
development324
nw-brainstorming
Structured divergent thinking techniques — HMW framing, SCAMPER, Crazy 8s mechanics, and option diversity guarantees. Enforces strict separation of generation and evaluation phases.
data-ai324
nw-cicd-and-deployment
CI/CD pipeline design methodology, deployment strategies, GitHub Actions patterns, and branch/release strategies. Load when designing pipelines or deployment workflows.
testing324
nw-collapse-detection
Documentation collapse anti-patterns - detection rules, bad examples, and remediation strategies for type-mixing violations
documentation324
nw-ddd-event-modeling
Event Modeling facilitation technique — brainstorm events, identify commands and views, define aggregate boundaries, write Given-When-Then specifications
testing324
nw-ddd-tactical
Tactical DDD — aggregate design rules, entities, value objects, domain events, repositories, domain services, and anti-pattern detection
data-ai324
nw-design-patterns
7 agentic design patterns with decision tree for choosing the right pattern for each agent type
testing324
nw-diagram
Generates C4 architecture diagrams (context, container, component) in Mermaid or PlantUML. Use when creating or updating architecture visualizations.
data-ai324
nw-document
Creates evidence-based documentation following DIVIO/Diataxis principles. Use when writing tutorials, how-to guides, reference docs, or explanations.
testing324
nw-dor-validation
Definition of Ready checklist criteria, antipattern detection patterns, UAT quality rules, and domain language enforcement for product owner review
testing324
nw-fast-forward
Fast-forwards through remaining waves end-to-end without stopping for review between waves.
data-ai324
nw-fp-clojure
Clojure language-specific patterns, data-first modeling, REPL-driven development, and spec
development324
nw-hexagonal-testing
5-layer agent output validation, I/O contract specification, vertical slice development, and test doubles policy with per-layer examples
development324
nw-infrastructure-and-observability
Infrastructure as Code patterns (Terraform, Kubernetes), observability design (SLOs, metrics, alerting, dashboards), and pipeline security stages. Load when designing infrastructure, observability, or security scanning.
development324
nw-leanux-methodology
LeanUX backlog management methodology - user story template, story sizing, story states, task types, Definition of Ready/Done, anti-pattern detection and remediation
content-media324
nw-mutation-test
Runs feature-scoped mutation testing to validate test suite quality. Use after implementation to verify tests catch real bugs (kill rate >= 80%).
testing324
nw-par-review-criteria
Quality dimensions and review checklist for devop reviews
development324
nw-pbt-rust
Rust property-based testing with proptest, quickcheck, and bolero frameworks
development324
nw-pdr-review-criteria
Evidence quality validation and decision gate criteria for product discovery reviews
testing324
nw-query-optimization
SQL and NoSQL query optimization techniques, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, JOIN algorithms, cardinality estimation, and database-specific query patterns
development324
nw-pbt-dotnet
.NET property-based testing with FsCheck, CsCheck, and fsharp-hedgehog frameworks
development324
nw-fp-haskell
Haskell language-specific patterns, GADTs, type classes, and effect systems
testing324
nw-pbt-jvm
JVM property-based testing with jqwik, ScalaCheck, and ZIO Test frameworks
development324
nw-mikado-method
Enhanced Mikado Method for complex architectural refactoring - systematic dependency discovery, tree-based planning, and bottom-up execution
development324
nw-pbt-python
Python property-based testing with Hypothesis framework, strategies, and pytest integration
development324
nw-research
Gathers knowledge from web and files, cross-references across multiple sources, and produces cited research documents. Use when investigating technologies, patterns, or decisions that need evidence backing.
development324
nw-fp-principles
Core functional programming thinking patterns and type system foundations, language-agnostic
testing324
nw-review-output-format
YAML output format and approval criteria for platform design reviews. Load when generating review feedback.
development324
nw-review
Dispatches an expert reviewer agent to critique workflow artifacts. Use when a roadmap, implementation, or step needs quality review before proceeding.
testing324
nw-roadmap-review-checks
Roadmap-specific validation checks for architecture reviews. Load when reviewing roadmaps for implementation readiness.
testing324
nw-ad-critique-dimensions
Review dimensions for acceptance test quality - happy path bias, GWT compliance, business language purity, coverage completeness, walking skeleton user-centricity, priority validation, observable behavior assertions, traceability coverage, and walking skeleton boundary proof
testing324
nw-architecture-patterns
Comprehensive architecture patterns, methodologies, quality frameworks, and evaluation methods for solution architects. Load when designing system architecture or selecting patterns.
development324
nw-authoritative-sources
Domain-specific authoritative source databases, search strategies by topic category, and source freshness rules
development324
nw-buddy-command-catalog
All /nw-* commands — what they do, when to use them, which agent they invoke. For the buddy agent to help users pick the right command.
data-ai324
nw-collaboration-and-handoffs
Cross-agent collaboration protocols, workflow handoff patterns, and commit message formats for TDD/Mikado/refactoring workflows
development324
nw-command-optimization-workflow
Step-by-step workflow for converting bloated command files to lean declarative definitions
tools324
nw-continue
Detects current wave progress for a feature and resumes at the next step. Scans docs/feature/ for artifacts.
documentation324
nw-der-review-criteria
Evaluation criteria and scoring for data engineering artifact reviews
data-ai324
nw-diverge
Generates 3-5 divergent design directions through JTBD analysis, competitive research, structured brainstorming, and taste evaluation before convergence. Use when the team has a validated problem but hasn't chosen a solution approach.
testing324
nw-diverger-review-criteria
Review criteria for the nw-diverger-reviewer — validates JTBD rigor, research quality, option diversity, taste application correctness, and recommendation coherence in DIVERGE wave artifacts
development324
nw-fp-algebra-driven-design
Algebra-driven API design with monoids, semigroups, and interpreters via algebraic equations
development324
nw-formal-verification-tlaplus
TLA+ and PlusCal for specifying distributed system invariants. Decision heuristics for when formal verification adds value, key patterns, state explosion management, and alternatives comparison.
testing324
nw-fp-fsharp
F# language-specific patterns, Railway-Oriented Programming, and Computation Expressions
testing324
nw-investigation-techniques
Evidence collection methods, problem categorization, analysis techniques, and solution design patterns
development324
nw-jtbd-bdd-integration
Translating JTBD analysis to BDD scenarios - job story to Given-When-Then patterns, forces-based test discovery, job-map-based test discovery, and property-shaped criteria
testing324
nw-opportunity-mapping
Opportunity Solution Trees, opportunity scoring, Lean Canvas, JTBD job mapping, and technique selection guide
documentation324
nw-par-critique-dimensions
Platform design review critique dimensions and severity levels. Load when reviewing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, deployment strategies, observability, or security designs.
testing324
nw-pbt-haskell
Haskell property-based testing with QuickCheck and Hedgehog frameworks
development324
nw-pbt-typescript
TypeScript/JavaScript property-based testing with fast-check framework and arbitraries
development324
nw-platform-engineering-foundations
Foundational platform engineering knowledge from key references -- Continuous Delivery, SRE, Accelerate, Team Topologies, Chaos Engineering, and Secure Delivery. Load when contextual grounding in platform engineering theory is needed.
tools324
nw-progressive-refactoring
Progressive L1-L6 refactoring hierarchy, 22 code smell taxonomy, atomic transformations, test code smells, and Fowler refactoring catalog
development324
nw-review-workflow
Detailed review process, v2 validation checklist, and scoring methodology for agent definition reviews
testing324
nw-agent-testing
5-layer testing approach for agent validation including adversarial testing, security validation, and prompt injection resistance
testing324
nw-canary
Canary skill for auto-injection detection
tools324
nw-data-architecture-patterns
Data architecture patterns (warehouse, lake, lakehouse, mesh), ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming architectures, scaling strategies, and schema design patterns
devops324
nw-database-technology-selection
Database comparison catalogs, RDBMS vs NoSQL selection criteria, CAP/ACID/BASE theory, OLTP vs OLAP, and technology-specific characteristics
testing324
nw-ddd-eventsourcing
Event Sourcing and CQRS as DDD implementation patterns — when to use, aggregate event streams, projections, snapshots, sagas, upcasting, conflict resolution
testing324
nw-ddd-strategic
Strategic DDD — bounded context discovery, context mapping patterns, subdomain classification, ubiquitous language, and organizational alignment
data-ai324
nw-deliver-orchestration
DELIVER wave orchestration workflow -- 9 phases from baseline to finalization. Load when user invokes *deliver command. Covers state tracking, smart skip logic, retry, resume, and quality gate enforcement.
testing324
nw-deployment-strategies
Rollback procedures, risk assessment, pre/post-deployment validation, and contingency planning. Load when orchestrating deployment or preparing rollback plans. For deployment strategy details (canary, blue-green, rolling), see `cicd-and-deployment` skill.
testing324
nw-discovery-methodology
Question-first approach to understanding user journeys. Load when starting a new journey design or when the discovery phase needs deepening.
content-media324
nw-discovery-workflow
4-phase discovery workflow with decision gates, phase transitions, success metrics, and state tracking
testing324
nw-domain-driven-design
Strategic and tactical DDD patterns, bounded context discovery, context mapping, aggregate design rules, and decision frameworks for when to apply DDD
development324
nw-dr-review-criteria
Critique dimensions, severity framework, verdict decision matrix, and review output format for documentation assessment reviews
development324
nw-five-whys-methodology
Toyota 5 Whys methodology with multi-causal branching, evidence requirements, and validation techniques
tools324
nw-forge
Creates new specialized agents using the 5-phase workflow (ANALYZE > DESIGN > CREATE > VALIDATE > REFINE). Use when building a new AI agent or validating an existing agent specification.
development324
nw-fp-domain-modeling
Domain modeling with algebraic data types, smart constructors, and type-level error handling
data-ai324
nw-fp-hexagonal-architecture
Hexagonal architecture patterns with pure core and side-effect shell for functional codebases
development324
nw-fp-scala
Scala 3 language-specific patterns with ZIO, Cats Effect, and opaque types
testing324
nw-fp-usable-design
Naming conventions, API ergonomics, and usability patterns for functional code
development324
nw-hotspot
Git change frequency hotspot analysis — find the most-changed files in your codebase
development324
nw-interviewing-techniques
Mom Test questioning toolkit, JTBD analysis, interview conduct, assumption testing framework, and hypothesis design
tools324
nw-jtbd-analysis
JTBD methodology for extracting real jobs behind feature requests — job statements, abstraction layers, first-principles extraction, ODI outcome statements, and opportunity scoring
testing324
nw-legacy-refactoring-ddd
DDD-guided legacy refactoring patterns -- strangler fig, bubble context, ACL migration, 14 tactical/strategic/infrastructure patterns, and incremental monolith-to-microservices methodology
development324
nw-mikado
[EXPERIMENTAL] Complex refactoring roadmaps with visual tracking
development324
nw-new
Guided wizard to start a new feature. Asks what you want to build, recommends the right starting wave, and launches it.
development324
nw-operational-safety
Tool safety protocols, adversarial output validation, error recovery patterns, and I/O contracts for research operations
tools324
nw-outcome-kpi-framework
Outcome KPI definition methodology - synthesizes Who Does What By How Much (Gothelf/Seiden), Running Lean (Maurya), and Measure What Matters (Doerr) into a practical framework for measurable outcome KPIs
development324
nw-pbt-erlang-elixir
Erlang/Elixir property-based testing with PropEr, PropCheck, and StreamData frameworks
development324
nw-pbt-fundamentals
Property-based testing core concepts, property taxonomy, and strategy selection (language-agnostic)
testing324
nw-pbt-go
Go property-based testing with rapid and gopter frameworks
development324
nw-pbt-stateful
Stateful property-based testing patterns, model-based testing, and anti-patterns
testing324
nw-por-review-criteria
Review dimensions and bug patterns for journey artifact reviews
tools324
nw-production-safety
Agent safety boundaries - input validation, output filtering, scope constraints, and document creation policy
documentation324
nw-quality-validation
Type-specific validation checklists, six quality characteristics, and quality gate thresholds for documentation assessment
testing324
nw-refactor
Applies the Refactoring Priority Premise (RPP) levels L1-L6 for systematic code refactoring. Use when improving code quality through structured refactoring passes.
development324
nw-research-methodology
Research output templates, distillation workflow, and quality standards for evidence-driven research
testing324
nw-root-why
Root cause analysis and debugging
development324