| name | orca-core |
| description | Apply ORCA Framework's core operating principles, artifact discipline, verification policy, and context rules. |
ORCA Framework Core
What This Skill Is
The core governance skill for ORCA Framework work.
Trigger
Use whenever an ORCA Framework workflow starts or when another ORCA Framework skill needs shared policy.
Do Not Trigger
Do not use as a substitute for a more specific skill when onboarding, QA, review, or shipping is requested.
Required Inputs
- User goal
- Current project state
Optional Inputs
- Existing artifacts
- Tool availability
Workflow
- Identify the current ORCA Framework mode.
- Preserve context boundaries.
- Select the narrowest applicable skill.
- Require artifacts for meaningful decisions.
- Verify claims before completion.
Expected Outputs
- Mode selection
- Artifact expectations
- Verification expectations
Quality Bar
The agent should be explicit about assumptions, skipped gates, and verification limits.
Common Failure Modes
- Treating a vague request as implementation-ready.
- Mixing blind QA with implementation knowledge.
- Claiming tests or visual inspection without evidence.
Related ORCA Framework Skills And Commands
All ORCA Framework skills and commands.
