# Describe Steps File

> Step format and ordering rules for steps.md. Load when defining implementation steps or checking step requirements.

- Skill: `majiayu000/describe-steps-file` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/describe-steps-file`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/describe-steps-file/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/describe-steps-file

---


## steps.md

Lists ordered steps for implementation. Each step must include:
- **Title**: Short description
- **Intent**: Why the step exists
- **Work**: What needs to be done
- **Done when**: Observable condition that proves completion

Rules:
- Prefer 5-15 steps
- Steps must be ordered (dependencies reflected in ordering)
- Tests are first-class steps, not implied