About
The Strict Verification Gate (verification-before-completion) is a mandatory guardrail for Claude Code agents that prevents premature task completion claims. By implementing an 'Iron Law' of evidence-based reporting, it forces the AI to run fresh verification commands—such as tests, builds, and linters—and document the actual output before declaring success. This eliminates 'should work' assumptions, prevents broken code from being shipped, and builds user trust through transparent, data-backed status updates that prove functionality rather than just assuming it.
