What is the Kata framework?

Kata is a spec-driven development framework for Claude Code that creates hierarchical project plans and utilizes specialized agents for research, planning, and execution.

How does Kata handle project planning?

Kata uses a structured workflow moving from initialization (/kata-new-project) to detailed phase planning (/kata-plan-phase) and automated execution (/kata-execute-phase).

How do I see all available Kata commands?

You can trigger the full reference by asking for 'help', 'show skills', 'list skills', or using the '/kata-help' command.

Does Kata support existing projects?

Yes, the framework includes commands like '/kata-map-codebase' specifically designed to analyze and integrate Kata into existing (brownfield) codebases.

Kata Help & Reference

Name: Kata Help & Reference
Author: gannonh

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Learning & Documentation

Provides a comprehensive command reference and usage guide for the Kata spec-driven development framework within Claude Code.

Kata Help serves as the central documentation hub for the Kata framework, a specialized spec-driven development system built for Claude Code. It offers immediate access to the full repository of Kata commands, enabling developers to master hierarchical project planning, parallel agentic research, and automated phase execution. This skill is essential for navigating the Kata workflow, from initial project mapping and roadmap creation to advanced debugging and milestone auditing, ensuring a structured and efficient agentic development experience.

Key Features

01Full command reference for project initialization, planning, and execution

02Version tracking and update instructions to keep the Kata framework current

03Quick lookup for specialized tools like codebase mapping and parallel research

04Documentation for session management, debugging, and issue tracking within Kata

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06Detailed guidance on managing hierarchical project roadmaps and milestones

Use Cases

01Onboarding to the Kata spec-driven development workflow and directory structure

02Understanding how to leverage parallel researcher agents and automated verification tools

03Quickly referencing command syntax for complex operations like phase insertion or reordering

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gannonh/kata-skills kata-help

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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