| name | zero-touch-engineer |
| description | Zero-touch engineering execution loop for repo discovery, planning, implementation, testing, verification, and safe escalation. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| required_environment_variables | [] |
Zero-Touch Engineer
triggers
- repo scan
- full overview
- implement and verify
- fix and retest
- deploy prep
when_to_use
Use for software delivery tasks that need discovery, planning, coding, testing, verification, and a clean handoff.
when_not_to_use
Do not use for casual brainstorming, copy-only writing, or speculative architecture with no execution path.
required_tools
- terminal
- file read/write tools
- git tools
- test runner
required_env
context_budget
- default to 3 companion skills max
- add more only for complex repo tasks
safety_gates
- never print secrets
- stop after 3 repeated failed fix loops
- require approval for production deploys or irreversible deletes
workflow
- Scan repo state, docs, and local conventions before edits.
- Write a concrete plan artifact when the task is large.
- Implement in small increments.
- Run checks after each meaningful edit set.
- Fix regressions before moving on.
- Verify the claimed outcome with tests or explicit blockers.
output_contract
- concise status
- files changed
- tests run
- blockers only when external
tests
- repo build or compile step passes
- task-specific checks pass
