Structured project management system for solo developers using Claude agents to plan, execute, and ship software.
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Provides 19+ commands covering project initialization, phase planning/execution, codebase mapping, debugging, and verification workflows
Organizes work into goal-backward phases with atomic commits, parallel execution waves, and context budgeting to maintain quality
Generates .planning/ directory structure with project context, requirements, roadmaps, phase artifacts, and
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versiongsdExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gsd from ctsstc/get-shit-done-skills and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate gsd. Access via /gsd in your agent's command palette.
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
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A comprehensive project management system designed for solo developers working with Claude AI agents. GSD provides structured workflows for project initialization, planning, execution, verification, and debugging.
GSD is a modular agent-based system that transforms project ideas into shipped software through:
Use GSD when you need to:
/gsd:new-project
Initializes a new project with questioning → research → requirements → roadmap flow.
/gsd:plan-phase [phase-number]
Creates detailed execution plans with research and verification.
/gsd:execute-phase [phase-number]
Executes all plans in a phase with parallel execution support.
/gsd:map-codebase [optional-focus-area]
Analyzes existing codebase with parallel mapper agents.
/gsd:debug [issue-description]
Systematic debugging using scientific method and hypothesis testing.
/gsd:verify-work [phase-number]
Goal-backward verification of phase completion.
/gsd:progress
Shows current project position, completed phases, and next steps.
GSD includes specialized agents for different tasks:
GSD provides commands for orchestrating the entire project lifecycle:
Detailed workflow definitions for complex operations:
Reference documents for best practices and guidelines:
GSD creates a .planning/ directory with:
.planning/
├── PROJECT.md # Project context and vision
├── config.json # Workflow preferences
├── REQUIREMENTS.md # Scoped requirements
├── ROADMAP.md # Phase structure
├── STATE.md # Project memory and state
├── research/ # Domain research outputs
├── phases/ # Phase-specific artifacts
│ ├── XX-name/
│ │ ├── XX-PLAN.md
│ │ ├── XX-SUMMARY.md
│ │ ├── XX-CONTEXT.md
│ │ ├── XX-RESEARCH.md
│ │ ├── XX-VERIFICATION.md
│ │ └── XX-UAT.md
└── codebase/ # Codebase analysis
├── STACK.md
├── ARCHITECTURE.md
├── STRUCTURE.md
├── CONVENTIONS.md
├── TESTING.md
├── INTEGRATIONS.md
└── CONCERNS.md
Instead of asking "what should we build?", ask "what must be TRUE for the goal to be achieved?"
Forward: "Build authentication system" → task list Goal-Backward: "Users can securely access accounts" → derive what must exist
Each task commits independently with descriptive messages:
feat(01-01): implement user login
fix(01-02): fix password validation
test(01-03): add login tests
Plans complete within ~50% context usage to maintain quality:
Plans are grouped into waves for parallel execution:
Each agent, command, and workflow has its own SKILL.md with detailed instructions. Use:
@skills/gsd/agents/ for agent-specific help@skills/gsd/commands/ for command-specific help@skills/gsd/workflows/ for workflow-specific help@skills/gsd/references/ for reference documentationGSD Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: 2026-01-19
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
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✓ Use when
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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gsd has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
gsd reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
I recommend gsd for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gsd is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Registry listing for gsd matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
gsd fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
We added gsd from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Keeps context tight: gsd is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
gsd reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
We added gsd from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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