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Description
Systematic task implementation using TDD, phase checkpoints, and structured commits. Ensures quality through red-green-refactor cycles, 80% coverage gates, and verification protocols before proceeding.
Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction-only checklist for applying TDD and checkpointed commits; it does not request secrets or install code. Before installing or enabling it for autonomous use, consider: 1) the skill will instruct the agent to run git commands and modify repository files — only grant it access to repos you trust; 2) the SKILL.md requires explicit human approval between phases, but that is procedural (not enforced) — if you allow autonomous runs, the agent may still act without manual confirmation; 3) provenance is unknown (no homepage/source) — if you want higher assurance, copy the SKILL.md into a vetted local skill repository or inspect/modify it before enabling; 4) test the workflow in a sandbox or non-critical repo first to confirm behavior matches expectations.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: workflow-patterns
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle defines a structured software development workflow for an AI agent, focusing on Test-Driven Development (TDD), quality gates, and Git practices. All instructions within SKILL.md, including the 'NEVER Do' section, are aimed at guiding the agent through this workflow and reinforcing best practices, such as waiting for user approval at checkpoints. The shell commands are standard development tools (e.g., git, pytest, npx) and are used in context. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts designed to subvert the agent's core security or ethical guidelines. The installation instructions in README.md are also standard for skill deployment.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (TDD, checkpoints, commits, coverage gates) matches the SKILL.md and README contents. All required actions (running tests, coverage, lint, git commits, updating plan files) are directly related to implementing a disciplined workflow; nothing requested is out of scope.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are concrete and scoped to repository workflows: mark tasks, write tests, run pytest/coverage, run linters/type checks, run git diff/commit, and wait for human approval before continuing. They reference workspace files and git history as expected for this purpose and do not instruct reading unrelated system files or exfiltrating data.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec or code to download/execute. README suggests optional npx/cloning commands for local installation but the skill itself doesn't pull arbitrary remote archives or run installers.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested. The operations described (git, tests, coverage) reasonably require repository access and developer tooling but do not require secrets or external service tokens.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and has default autonomous invocation allowed (platform default). The SKILL.md explicitly requires explicit human approval before progressing between phases, which limits autonomous action in intent — however this is an instruction, not an enforcement mechanism; if you permit autonomous agent actions, the agent could perform git commits and run tests. Consider this when granting the agent repo write access.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install workflow-patterns - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/workflow-patterns - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Version 2.0.0 — Major Update
- Introduces a comprehensive, phase-based TDD workflow with detailed checkpoints and approval protocols.
- Adds 11-step task lifecycle including test-first, coverage gates, and structured commits.
- Defines explicit quality gates (tests, coverage, lint, types, security) for completion.
- Implements checkpoint system requiring user verification before proceeding to new phases.
- Documents standards for task status, deviation handling, error recovery, and best practices.
- Provides updated commit message format and documentation for improved traceability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workflow Patterns?
Systematic task implementation using TDD, phase checkpoints, and structured commits. Ensures quality through red-green-refactor cycles, 80% coverage gates, and verification protocols before proceeding. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1192 downloads so far.
How do I install Workflow Patterns?
Run "/install workflow-patterns" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Workflow Patterns free?
Yes, Workflow Patterns is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Workflow Patterns support?
Workflow Patterns is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Workflow Patterns?
It is built and maintained by wpank (@wpank); the current version is v1.0.0.
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