scrutinize

Review plans, code, and workspace states to identify defects and propose fixes.

10|1|Updated Jun 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mishahanin/heading-os --skill scrutinize-mishahanin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: scrutinize
Source: https://github.com/mishahanin/heading-os/tree/main/.claude/skills/scrutinize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mishahanin/heading-os --skill scrutinize-mishahanin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, git, langfuse, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, adversarial review gate for plans, code, and workspace states, preventing high-stakes errors and drift that standard agentic workflows often miss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • VIIA Framework: Executes a Validate-Identify-Improve-Adjust pass to ensure structural integrity.
  • Adversarial Refutation: Uses cross-family judge rotation (Claude and Kimi k3) to filter false positives and debate high-severity findings.
  • Use Case: Before approving a complex architectural plan or deploying a major refactor, use this Skill to stress-test the logic and catch potential regressions before they reach production.

Quick Start

Invoke the scrutinize skill to perform a principal-engineer review on the current workspace to identify potential risks and structural improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about scrutinize

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

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How do I perform an adversarial code review to catch regressions before deployment?▼

Adversarial code review uses cross-family judge rotation to debate findings and filter false positives, ensuring high-confidence defect identification. This process blocks forward progress until all high-severity issues are addressed and approved.

What is a principal-engineer review gate for architectural plans?▼

A principal-engineer review gate is a maximum-effort validation pass that stress-tests architectural plans to identify structural risks and drift. It executes a Validate-Identify-Improve-Adjust sequence to ensure structural integrity and propose evidence-backed fixes.

Do I need Python and Git to run workspace validation checks?▼

Yes, workspace validation requires Python3 and Git as dependencies, along with Langfuse for tracing. This environment setup provides the necessary execution and version control context to perform maximum-effort code and plan reviews.

How does adversarial refutation work for filtering false positives in quality assurance?▼

Adversarial refutation works by using cross-family judge rotation, specifically Claude and Kimi k3, to debate high-severity findings. This mechanism filters out false positives by requiring multiple models to refute or validate each identified defect.

Can I use this review gate to block CI pipelines until high-severity issues are fixed?▼

Yes, the review gate explicitly blocks forward progress until all high-severity issues are addressed and approved by the user. This prevents high-stakes errors from advancing through standard agentic workflows into production.

When should I use adversarial testing instead of standard code review?▼

Use adversarial testing before approving complex architectural plans or deploying major refactors, as standard agentic workflows often miss drift and high-stakes errors. This approach catches potential regressions by stress-testing logic through maximum-effort validation.