How does the Socratic questioning process work?

The skill asks structured questions to force specificity on vague terms like 'clean' or 'fast,' turning abstract goals into measurable checklists and verifiable criteria.

Can I update the constitution as the project evolves?

Yes, the skill includes a formal amendment process that includes rationale documentation, impact analysis on existing code, and proper versioning.

What is a project constitution?

A project constitution is a document that serves as the 'supreme law' for a project, defining core design values, non-negotiables, and decision-making frameworks that govern all technical choices.

How does this skill improve AI-generated code?

By creating unambiguous principles, the constitution provides a framework that allows Claude to independently evaluate whether its proposed code aligns with your specific project standards.

Project Governance Constitution

Name: Project Governance Constitution
Author: samjhecht

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Establishes and refines immutable project design principles through Socratic questioning to eliminate technical ambiguity and ensure alignment.

The Project Governance Constitution skill acts as a specialized advisor for establishing the 'supreme law' of your software project. It helps developers define core design values, non-negotiables, and decision-making frameworks that ensure both human contributors and AI models remain aligned. By utilizing a structured Socratic process, the skill systematically identifies and removes vague language—like 'clean' or 'scalable'—replacing it with concrete, measurable criteria and documented anti-patterns to maintain consistent architectural integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Features

01Socratic ambiguity removal for vague design terminology

02Automated decision-making framework generation

03Formal constitutional amendment workflow with impact analysis

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05Creation of concrete 'Good vs. Bad' implementation examples

06Version-controlled governance documentation and audit trails

Use Cases

01Standardizing quality definitions to ensure AI-generated code meets project-specific values

02Resolving conflicting design principles during complex feature planning

03Establishing non-negotiable architectural standards for a new codebase

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add samjhecht/wrangler constitution

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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