Where is the project context stored?

All methodology-related files, including product guides, tech stacks, and track specifications, are stored in a dedicated /conductor directory at the project root to serve as a single source of truth.

How are phase completions verified?

Phase completion follows a strict protocol involving full automated test suite execution, manual verification steps, and explicit user confirmation, all recorded via git notes.

Does this skill enforce testing?

Yes, it integrates a strict TDD (Test-Driven Development) workflow that requires writing failing tests before implementation and verifying coverage before a task is marked complete.

What is the core philosophy of Conductor?

It follows a 'Measure twice, code once' approach, prioritizing comprehensive project context and planning before any implementation begins to ensure alignment with project goals.

How does it handle task tracking?

It uses a hierarchical markdown structure for plans within the repository, tracking phases, tasks, and sub-tasks with specific status markers and linked git commit SHAs for full traceability.

Conductor Methodology

Name: Conductor Methodology
Author: rbarcante

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Productivity & Workflow

Implements a context-driven development framework that structures software building through rigorous planning, TDD, and automated verification protocols.

Conductor Methodology is a sophisticated framework designed to transform software development into a predictable, context-aware process. By enforcing a 'Measure twice, code once' philosophy, this skill guides Claude through a structured lifecycle of Context, Spec & Plan, and Implementation. It manages persistent project awareness via a dedicated directory, ensuring every code change aligns with product goals, style guides, and technical requirements while maintaining a verifiable audit trail through hierarchical plans and git-integrated metadata.

Key Features

01Automated Test-Driven Development (TDD) and verification protocols

02Hierarchical task tracking with real-time status updates and commit linking

03Centralized project context including tech stack, style guides, and product vision

04Structured 'Context → Spec & Plan → Implement' lifecycle management

05Git-integrated audit trails using git notes for task and phase verification

0640 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Managing long-running architectural migrations or refactors with verifiable progress tracking

02Building complex new features that require deep alignment with existing project context and style guides

03Enforcing strict TDD and code quality standards across a development team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rbarcante/claude-conductor conductor-methodology

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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