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harness-verification-gate

Validates plans and PR diffs against a 5-pillar engineering checklist and outputs a gate verdict.

Updated Dec 24, 2025
Search Tags:#code review#reliability#quality gate#sign-off#pr validation#verification gate#engineering checklist
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JoyJoin-Tech-Limited/JoyJoin_app_v0.1 --skill harness-verification-gate-joyjoin-tech-limited
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Skill: harness-verification-gate
Source: https://github.com/JoyJoin-Tech-Limited/JoyJoin_app_v0.1/tree/main/.github/skills/harness-verification-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoyJoin-Tech-Limited/JoyJoin_app_v0.1 --skill harness-verification-gate-joyjoin-tech-limited

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Engineering teams need a fast, structured way to confirm that a plan, PR diff, or implementation claim meets reliability, scalability, security, observability, and maintainability standards before work proceeds, without running a full multi-agent deliberation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - 5-Pillar Checklist Evaluation: Scores reliability, scalability, security, observability, and maintainability as PASS, CONCERN, or FAIL with one-line reasons. - Deterministic Verdict Output: Renders a GATE: PASS or GATE: BLOCK verdict with blocking concerns, concrete fix suggestions, and explicit routing decisions. - Flexible Context Ingestion: Reads deliberation transcripts, PR diffs, or implementation claims as input. - Use Case: A PR touches the payment webhook handler. Run the gate to check idempotency, signature verification, and structured logging, then receive a GATE: PASS verdict with a non-blocking observability concern about unlogged timeout paths. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to run the harness gate on your PR diff or deliberation transcript and return the 5-pillar verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-verification-gate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a harness verification gate on a PR?▼

Provide the PR diff or changed files as context and ask for a harness gate or pillar check. The skill evaluates all five pillars, then returns a GATE: PASS or GATE: BLOCK verdict with pillar-specific reasons and fix suggestions.

What are the 5 pillars checked by the harness gate?▼

The gate checks reliability, scalability, security, observability, and maintainability. Each pillar receives a PASS, CONCERN, or FAIL score with a one-line reason, and any FAIL produces a blocking verdict.

When should I use the verification gate instead of full deliberation?▼

Use the gate when a deliberation transcript already exists and needs re-checking, when a PR touches core engines and needs a rapid sanity check, or when an implementation agent wants structured sign-off. Use full deliberation for new complex design decisions.

What happens when the harness gate returns GATE: BLOCK?▼

A GATE: BLOCK verdict routes the work back to the owning engineer or deliberation moderator with pillar-specific guidance and concrete fix suggestions. Implementation does not proceed until the change is re-gated and passes.

Can the harness gate run inside a code review workflow?▼

Yes, the gate is designed to co-load with a code-review skill, where it runs as the Harness pillar section of the PR review. It also integrates with testing guardrails and launch-readiness checks.

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