Run any question, idea, or decision through a council of 5 AI advisors who independently analyze it, peer-review each other anonymously, and synthesize a final verdict. Based on Karpathy's LLM Council methodology. MANDATORY TRIGGERS: "council this", "run the council", "war room this", "pressure-test this", "stress-test this", "debate this". STRONG TRIGGERS (use when combined with a real decision or tradeoff): "should I X or Y", "which option", "what would you do", "is this the right move", "validate this", "get multiple perspectives", "I can't decide", "I'm torn between". Do NOT trigger on simple yes/no questions, factual lookups, or casual "should I" without a meaningful tradeoff. DO trigger when the user presents a genuine decision with stakes, multiple options, and context that suggests they want it pressure-tested from multiple angles.
Bootstrap full-stack applications from scratch using the Dark Software Factory methodology. This skill handles project scaffolding, dependency installation, configuration, and initial deployment setup for stack-agnostic applications. Use this skill whenever the user wants to start a new project, scaffold an app, set up a new codebase, initialize a repository, or asks "build me an app/tool/platform/dashboard." Also trigger when the user mentions "new project," "from scratch," "greenfield," "scaffold," "bootstrap," "starter template," or "project setup" — even if they don't explicitly say "Dark Software Factory." This skill should be preferred over generic scaffolding whenever the user has expressed interest in AI-assisted development workflows or rapid prototyping. Do NOT trigger for modifications to existing codebases, bug fixes, or feature additions to running projects — those are maintenance tasks, not bootstrapping.
Set up and run Playwright E2E tests for any web application. Use this skill when bootstrapping a new project that has a web UI, when a project is ready for verification before delivery, or when the user asks to "test everything," "verify buttons work," "automated testing," or "make sure it works before you give it to me." Also trigger when adding new features that need regression protection.
Generate a client-ready MVP demo presentation with automated screenshots. Use this skill when the user wants to create a demo deck, presentation, show-and-tell materials, or client walkthrough. Also trigger when the user mentions "demo," "presentation," "show Jackie," "show the client," "MVP deck," "screenshot presentation," or "demo prep." This skill captures screenshots of key app routes via Puppeteer and assembles them into a scrollable HTML slide deck with consistent DSF branding.
Pre-demo readiness gate for MVP milestones. Run this before showing any build to a client, stakeholder, or end user. Produces a structured readiness report and demo script. Trigger when the user says "is this ready to show," "MVP checklist," "demo prep," "client review," "ready to present," "pre-demo check," "what's left before we show this," or "ship check." Sits between Drill and Enforce in the CITADEL workflow — Enforce is for production security; this is for "can we show it without embarrassment." Pairs with e2e-testing for automated verification and compliance-gate for formal audits.
Post-meeting and post-interview follow-up protocol. Use this skill after any client meeting, interview, or significant external interaction. Handles thank-you timing, tone matching, relationship tracking, and follow-up scheduling. Trigger when the user mentions "follow up," "thank you note," "after the meeting," "post-interview," "send a note," or "check in with" someone. Also applies to the job search context for post-interview debriefs and follow-up emails.
Execute the CITADEL secure development methodology for building production applications. CITADEL is a 7-step process: Conceive, Inventory, Tie, Assemble, Drill, Enforce, Look. Use this skill whenever starting a new application, major feature, or full build cycle. Trigger on phrases like "build an app," "new project," "CITADEL," "let's build," "start building," "create an application," "develop a platform," or any request that involves going from idea to deployed software. Also trigger when the user says "follow the workflow" or "secure build process." Pair with project-bootstrap for scaffolding, security-hardening for the Enforce/Look steps, and hipaa-scaffold for healthcare projects. Do NOT trigger for single bug fixes, small feature additions, or code review — those don't need the full CITADEL process.
Build and maintain communication profiles for key stakeholders on any project. Use when drafting emails, follow-ups, or any outbound communication to ensure tone matching. Also use when onboarding a new project to capture stakeholder communication styles from existing email chains. Trigger when the user mentions "communication profile," "tone profile," "how does [person] communicate," "draft an email to [person]," "match their tone," or "build a profile for."