trellis-before-dev

Read .trellis/spec indexes and checklists to apply project coding guidelines.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imbingox/acex --skill trellis-before-dev-imbingox
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Skill: trellis-before-dev
Source: https://github.com/imbingox/acex/tree/main/.agents/skills/trellis-before-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imbingox/acex --skill trellis-before-dev-imbingox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill discovers and injects project-specific coding guidelines from .trellis/spec/ before implementation begins. It reads spec indexes, pre-development checklists, and shared thinking guides for the target package to ensure teams follow consistent conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover packages and their spec layers to determine applicable standards.
  • Read the Pre-Development Checklist and guideline files to inform the coding approach.
  • Apply shared guides to the current task to align with project-wide expectations.
  • Use when starting a new coding task, before writing any code, switching to a different package, or needing to refresh project conventions and standards.

Quick Start

Run the pre-development flow to load and apply the project guidelines before coding.

Frequently Asked Questions about trellis-before-dev

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce coding guidelines before starting software development?▼

To enforce coding guidelines before starting development, this Skill locates and applies project-wide standards by reading the .trellis/spec indexes and pre-development checklists for the target package.

What is a pre-development checklist for software engineering?▼

A pre-development checklist is a set of project-wide conventions read from .trellis/spec layers that informs your coding approach and aligns tasks with shared guidelines before implementation begins.

How do I apply project-wide coding standards across different packages?▼

You apply project-wide coding standards across packages by discovering each package's spec layers and reading the applicable shared guides and checklists from the .trellis/spec directory.

When do I need to run the pre-development workflow?▼

You need to run the pre-development workflow when starting a new coding task, before writing any code, switching to a different package, or needing to refresh project conventions and standards.

How does the spec index locate applicable coding conventions for a target package?▼

The spec index locates applicable coding conventions by discovering the target package's spec layers within the .trellis directory and reading the shared guides to inform the development approach.

Do I need a .trellis directory to use the pre-development workflow?▼

Yes, the pre-development workflow requires a .trellis directory containing the spec indexes, pre-development checklists, and shared guides to discover and apply project-specific coding guidelines.