How do I install the Govctl skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/govctl in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Govctl skill do?

Use this skill when the user wants to govern AI coding with RFCs, ADRs, work items, and verification guards for software development. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Govctl safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Govctl?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Govctl free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Govctl?

javimosch (@javimosch) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Govctl by javimosch — Agent Skill

Name: Govctl
Author: javimosch

File contents

govctl Plugin

A governance harness for AI coding — turn prompts and patches into RFCs, ADRs, work items, and guarded delivery.

Commands

Artifacts

govctl rfc new — Create a new RFC
govctl adr new — Create a new ADR
govctl work new — Create a new work item

Status

govctl status — Show current state

Usage Examples

"Create an RFC for caching strategy"
"Create an ADR for database choice"
"Track work with acceptance criteria"

Installation

cargo install govctl

Or:

cargo binstall govctl

Examples

# Initialize
govctl init
govctl status

# Create artifacts
govctl rfc new "Caching Strategy"
govctl adr new "Choose cache backend"
govctl work new --active "implement caching"

# Edit artifacts
govctl rfc get RFC-0001 status
govctl adr edit ADR-0038 decision --stdin

# TUI mode
govctl tui

Key Features

RFCs describe externally relevant behavior
ADRs record design choices
Work items track execution
Verification guards enforce completion gates
Artifacts live in repo as TOML
Works in brownfield repositories

Frequently asked questions

Govctl