mattpocock-skills

Diagnose code defects and workflow friction in software engineering tasks.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drgon1/santian --skill mattpocock-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mattpocock-skills
Source: https://github.com/drgon1/santian/tree/main/ai-skills/skills/mattpocock-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drgon1/santian --skill mattpocock-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps engineering-focused users debug hard problems faster, answer in a compact style when needed, and guide architecture or TDD work with a repeatable process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagnose: Build a fast feedback loop, form falsifiable hypotheses, test one variable at a time, and finish with regression checks.
  • Caveman: Produce extremely concise answers while keeping technical meaning intact for low-token, high-signal communication.
  • Architecture and TDD: Map codebase structure, identify deeper seams for refactoring, and run red-green-refactor development workflows.

Quick Start

Ask for help with a bug, a refactor, or a terse answer, and I will apply the matching workflow from this Skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about mattpocock-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug a performance regression using a structured feedback loop?▼

Debug a performance regression by building a fast feedback loop, forming falsifiable hypotheses, testing one variable at a time, and finishing with regression checks to isolate defects.

What is the best way to refactor code architecture while maintaining test coverage?▼

The best way to refactor code architecture is mapping codebase structure, identifying deeper seams, and running red-green-refactor development workflows to maintain test coverage.

How do I get concise code review feedback without losing technical meaning?▼

Get concise code review feedback by producing extremely compact answers while keeping technical meaning intact, enabling low-token, high-signal communication.

Can I use test-driven development to diagnose workflow friction in software engineering?▼

Yes, you can use test-driven development to diagnose workflow friction by applying red-green-refactor execution with clear guardrails, structured feedback loops, and priority-based reasoning.

Does one-variable-at-a-time validation work for diagnosing complex code defects?▼

Yes, one-variable-at-a-time validation works for diagnosing complex code defects by isolating variables within a structured feedback loop to identify the root cause of performance regressions.