fast-implement

Implements a ticket in one session without coordinator approval gates.

Updated Aug 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PVMalove/claude-agent-harness --skill fast-implement-pvmalove
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fast-implement
Source: https://github.com/PVMalove/claude-agent-harness/tree/main/skills/first-party/pvmalove/fast-implement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PVMalove/claude-agent-harness --skill fast-implement-pvmalove

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a ticket's direction is clear and its blast radius is small, running the full gated architect → developer → code-review → QA pipeline adds unnecessary overhead. This Skill provides a short path that implements afk-labeled work in a single session while still enforcing pre-flight checks, TDD, and explicit developer approval before committing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Ticket resolution and claiming: Accepts a named ticket, or auto-picks the next open, unblocked, unclaimed afk ticket from an epic on GitHub, GitLab, or a local .scratch tracker, and claims it to prevent parallel-session conflicts. - Pre-flight gating: Fails fast on hitl tickets (routing them to /to-guide), checks and clears blockers, marks work in progress, and enforces branch rules against the ticket's declared integration branch. - Controlled coding loop: Applies TDD, runs typechecking and tests, optionally invokes /code-review with explicit developer consent, and commits and pushes only after explicit permission. - Use Case: A developer names issue #42, an afk ticket with a clear spec. The Skill verifies it is unblocked, creates the correct feature branch from the integration branch, implements the change with tests, asks before reviewing and committing, then suggests /to-pull-requests as the next step. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to fast-implement ticket number 42 and confirm each approval prompt as it appears.

Frequently Asked Questions about fast-implement

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement a ticket without the full approval pipeline?▼

Invoke fast-implement with a ticket number, URL, or local issue file path. It runs pre-flight checks, codes with TDD, asks before code review and commit, then pushes to the issue branch without architect or QA gates.

What happens if I run fast-implement on a hitl ticket?▼

It stops immediately and tells you to run /to-guide instead. The skill only implements afk work and never auto-picks or executes hitl tickets, since those require human-in-the-loop guidance.

Can fast-implement pick the next ticket from an epic automatically?▼

Yes. When an epic is named, it queries open, unblocked, unclaimed afk sub-issues in decomposition order and claims the first one via the tracker API, so parallel sessions do not pick the same ticket.

Does fast-implement work with GitHub, GitLab, and local trackers?▼

Yes. It uses gh or glab CLI commands for GitHub and GitLab labels, assignees, and blockers, and reads .scratch/<feature>/issues/NN-*.md files with Workflow and Execution fields for local tracking.

When should I use /implement instead of fast-implement?▼

Use /implement when the ticket's direction is uncertain or the blast radius is large. That command runs the gated architect, developer, code-review, and QA pipeline, while fast-implement skips those gates for small, clear work.

Does fast-implement open a pull request automatically?▼

No. After a successful push it only offers /to-pull-requests as the next command. It never opens a PR, runs qa-gate, or closes the ticket on its own.