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using-psters-workflow

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Meta-skill for selecting and invoking the right workflow skill before acting; use when starting or switching task type to avoid bypassing required discipline.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
Prompt to paste
I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/J-Pster/Psters_AI_Workflow/blob/HEAD/plugins/psters-ai-workflow/skills/using-psters-workflow/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/using-psters-workflow/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Using Psters Workflow (Meta-Skill)

Use this skill to decide which workflow skill must be applied before responding or implementing.

Rule

If there is even a small chance a workflow skill applies, invoke it first.

Extremely important

If there is a 1% chance a skill is relevant, use it. No rationalization. No skipping because task looks "simple".

Priority order

  1. Process discipline skills:
    • systematic-debugging
    • verification-before-completion
  2. Execution-context skills:
    • git-worktree
    • finishing-a-development-branch
    • orchestrating-multi-agents
  3. Domain/convention skills:
    • nestjs-conventions
    • angular-conventions
    • aws-lambda-deploy
    • commit-changes

Red flags

  • Acting immediately without choosing a skill path.
  • Declaring completion before verification.
  • Proposing bug fixes before root-cause analysis.
  • Closing worktree/branch ad hoc without a finishing checklist.
  • "I will quickly check files first."
  • "This does not need a skill."
  • "I remember the skill, no need to read."

Quick routing

  • Bug or failing behavior -> systematic-debugging
  • End of implementation -> verification-before-completion
  • Need isolated parallel branch -> git-worktree
  • Need explicit multi-subagent parallelization -> orchestrating-multi-agents
  • Work finished and branch decision needed -> finishing-a-development-branch

When uncertain, prefer discipline over speed.