design_constraint_derivation

Derive requirement confirmation gates from DDL, schema, ER, and CRUD design structures.

4|Updated Jan 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/synthaicode/XRefKit --skill design-constraint-derivation-synthaicode
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Skill: design_constraint_derivation
Source: https://github.com/synthaicode/XRefKit/tree/main/skills/packs/constraint-derivation/design_constraint_derivation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synthaicode/XRefKit --skill design-constraint-derivation-synthaicode

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What problem does it solve? Data-structure designs such as DDL, schemas, ER diagrams, and CRUD notes often hide unresolved behavior that an AI would otherwise fill in with unsupported guesses. This Skill mechanically derives requirement confirmation gates from the design before implementation starts, so ambiguous cases like null handling, not-found behavior, and multiplicities are confirmed by humans instead of being silently assumed. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mechanical DCD Derivation: Enumerate design elements by type, constraint, relation, operation, and business pattern, then apply the design constraint catalog to assign DCD-prefixed items. - Separation of Concerns: Split requirement confirmations from design-time decisions, and expand combination matrices only when structural axes actually exist. - Explicit Unresolved Items: Emit anything unsupported as unresolved rather than inventing defaults, and write results to a dated Markdown file under work/constraint_derivation/. - Use Case: Given a new database schema with nullable columns and one-to-many relations, run this Skill to produce a derivation basis table and a grouped list of questions the product owner must confirm before coding begins. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to derive design constraints and requirement confirmation items from your DDL or ER design document and write the result to a Markdown file.

Frequently Asked Questions about design_constraint_derivation

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How do I derive requirements from a database schema before implementation?▼

Provide your DDL, schema definitions, ER diagrams, or CRUD design notes as input. The Skill enumerates design elements, applies the design constraint derivation catalog mechanically, and produces a DCD-prefixed derivation table plus a grouped list of items requiring human confirmation.

What inputs does design constraint derivation accept?▼

It accepts DDL statements, schema definitions, ER diagrams, CRUD design notes, and related operation descriptions. The input must contain schema or operation structure for the derivation to proceed.

Where does the derivation output get written?▼

By default the result is written to work/constraint_derivation/ with a date-prefixed filename like YYYY-MM-DD_design_constraint_derivation_<topic>.md. You can specify a custom output path instead.

When are combination-expansion matrices generated?▼

Matrices are expanded only when the design structure actually creates combination cases, such as nullable, relational, state, or operation axes. The Skill does not expand combinations speculatively.

What happens when design behavior is ambiguous or unspecified?▼

Ambiguous items are emitted as unresolved rather than filled in from implied defaults. The Skill stops if work tries to move into implementation before the DCD items are confirmed.