# Kaizen

> Guide for continuous improvement, error proofing, and standardization. Use this skill when the user wants to improve code quality, refactor, or discuss process improvements.

- Skill: `francostino/kaizen-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add francostino/kaizen-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/francostino/kaizen-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: FrancoStino (https://skillmd.com/u/francostino)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/francostino/kaizen-2

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# Kaizen: Continuous Improvement

## Detailed Guide

Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.

## When to Use
**Always applied for:**

- Code implementation and refactoring
- Architecture and design decisions
- Process and workflow improvements
- Error handling and validation

**Philosophy:** Quality through incremental progress and prevention, not perfection through massive effort.

## Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.