cookbook-next

Advance the cookbook pipeline by processing the next concern step.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill cookbook-next
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Skill: cookbook-next
Source: https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools/tree/main/skills/cookbook-next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill cookbook-next

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The skill streamlines the cookbook workflow by automatically advancing the pipeline one concern at a time, handling state management, evaluation, and result recording without manual orchestration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State Management: Reads and updates .cookbook/pipeline.json to keep track of progress across planning and implementation phases.
  • Concern Evaluation: Loads the relevant guideline, presents it for user assessment, and records applicability or skips as needed.
  • Version Guard & Safety: Checks skill version consistency, validates file existence, and enforces read‑only access to external repositories.

Quick Start

Run the command /cookbook-next to process the next pipeline step.

Frequently Asked Questions about cookbook-next

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I advance a cookbook pipeline one step at a time?▼

To advance a cookbook pipeline one step at a time, use the cookbook-next skill to process the next concern. It automatically evaluates the relevant guideline, records applicability in `.cookbook/pipeline.json`, and optionally invokes git commands for implementation changes.

How does pipeline state management work for cookbook concerns?▼

Pipeline state management for cookbook concerns works by reading and updating the `.cookbook/pipeline.json` file. The skill tracks progress across planning and implementation phases, evaluating each concern against guideline files and recording the results.

Can I use cookbook-next during both planning and implementation phases?▼

Yes, you can use cookbook-next during both planning and implementation phases. It evaluates guidelines, records applicability or skips, and updates the pipeline state in `.cookbook/pipeline.json` regardless of the current development phase.

What file access does the cookbook pipeline tool require to process concerns?▼

To process concerns, the cookbook pipeline tool requires read and write access to `.cookbook/pipeline.json` and read access to guideline and concern files. It also optionally invokes git commands for implementation changes.

Are there safety guards for version consistency when processing pipeline steps?▼

Yes, there are safety guards when processing pipeline steps. The skill checks skill version consistency, validates file existence before processing, and enforces read-only access to external repositories to ensure safe pipeline advancement.

How do I start processing the next concern in my DevOps pipeline?▼

To start processing the next concern in your DevOps pipeline, run the `/cookbook-next` command. This loads the relevant guideline, presents it for user assessment, and automatically records the evaluation result in the pipeline state file.