What if my documentation is outdated?

The skill follows the principle that 'docs may lie; implementations do not.' It treats actual source code and your Pad instructions as the only authoritative sources of truth.

Can I use this for any programming language?

Yes, Implementation Pad is language-agnostic. It works by reading your markdown instructions and interacting with your project's specific source code and test suites.

How does the skill ensure the code works?

The skill follows a 'Behavior' section in your pad.md, executing a verification loop that prioritizes automated testing to confirm every requirement is met before finishing.

What is a pad.md file?

A pad.md file is a structured markdown document in your repository that provides Claude with specific instructions, implementation plans, and behavior requirements for a task.

Implementation Pad

Name: Implementation Pad
Author: Geb-algebra

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes code implementations and verifies behavior using structured markdown instructions and a rigorous testing loop.

Implementation Pad (impl-pad) is a specialized Claude Code skill that standardizes the development workflow by following a structured 'pad.md' file. It transitions seamlessly from planning to execution by reading detailed implementation steps and verifying outcomes against specific behavior requirements. By prioritizing actual source code over potentially stale documentation and enforcing a strict verification loop—prioritizing automated tests—it ensures that every change is functional, accurate, and fully aligned with your project's goals.

Key Features

01Step-by-step implementation plan processing

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03Implementation-first logic to avoid outdated documentation errors

04Rigorous behavior verification loop

05Priority-based testing (Automated > Manual)

06Markdown-driven execution via pad.md instructions

Use Cases

01Executing complex feature builds from a pre-defined technical plan

02Standardizing bug fix workflows with mandatory test verification

03Onboarding AI agents to specific codebase conventions and logic

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add geb-algebra/stationery impl-pad

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT