disciplined-quality-evaluation

Evaluate Terraphim research and design documents with KLS scoring and GO/NO-GO decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-quality-evaluation
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Skill: disciplined-quality-evaluation
Source: https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills/tree/main/skills/disciplined-quality-evaluation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-quality-evaluation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, repeatable evaluation of research and design documents using the KLS (Krogstie-Lindland-Sindre) framework. It converts subjective impressions into structured scores and actionable feedback to prevent low-quality phase transitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • KLS-based Scoring: Evaluates Physical, Empirical, Syntactic, Semantic, Pragmatic, and Social dimensions with documented justification.
  • Blocking Gates: Automatically blocks phase transitions if any dimension falls below the threshold.
  • Essentialism & Actionable Feedback: Ensures scope discipline with a clear list of fixes and improvements.
  • Evaluation Artifacts: Produces a formal evaluation report suitable for audit and governance.
  • Use Case: After completing research, run this skill to gate the move to design, ensuring quality and traceability.

Quick Start

Provide a document for evaluation and run the skill to generate a full quality report.

Frequently Asked Questions about disciplined-quality-evaluation

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

FAQPage Schema
What is KLS framework document quality evaluation?▼

KLS framework document quality evaluation scores documents across Physical, Empirical, Syntactic, Semantic, Pragmatic, and Social dimensions to convert subjective impressions into structured scores and actionable feedback.

How do I evaluate document quality to decide go/no-go phase transitions?▼

To decide go/no-go phase transitions, evaluate documents by applying minimum threshold scoring with justification across six KLS dimensions to automatically block transitions if any dimension falls below the required standard.

Can I use phase gates to block research to design transitions automatically?▼

Yes, phase gates can block research to design transitions automatically by enforcing essentialism and minimum KLS threshold scores, returning a formal evaluation report that identifies required revisions before proceeding.

What's the best way to enforce essentialism and scope discipline in research documents?▼

The best way to enforce essentialism in research documents is running a disciplined quality evaluation that scores KLS dimensions, enforces scope discipline, and outputs a clear list of required fixes and improvements.

What is included in a formal evaluation report for document quality?▼

A formal evaluation report for document quality includes structured KLS scores with documented justification, a go/no-go decision for phase transitions, and a clear list of actionable fixes suitable for audit and governance.

Do I need specific document formats to run quality scoring with phase gates?▼

Quality scoring with phase gates targets Research Phase 1 and Design Phase 2 documents within the Terraphim workflow, requiring a completed document to evaluate KLS dimensions and generate a formal evaluation report.