# Workflow Design

> Workflow Design

- Skill: `matteotitta/workflow-design` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add matteotitta/workflow-design`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/matteotitta/workflow-design/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: matteotitta (https://skillmd.com/u/matteotitta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/matteotitta/workflow-design

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# Workflow Design

Design multi-step AI workflows with chained prompts for B2B SaaS marketing deliverables.

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## Claude Code Triggers

**Invoke this skill when user says:**
- "Design a workflow"
- "Create a process for [task]"
- "Build a prompt chain"
- "Sequence prompts for [goal]"
- "Create an AI workflow"
- "Multi-step process for [task]"
- "Chain prompts together"

**Do NOT invoke when:**
- User wants a single prompt → Use `prompt-design` skill
- User wants to execute a prompt → Just run it directly
- User wants code/app built → Use `vibe-coding` skill

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## Input Requirements

### Required Inputs

| Input | Description | Source |
|-------|-------------|--------|
| **Task description** | What the workflow should accomplish | User specifies |
| **Desired outcome** | What the final output should be | User specifies |

### Optional Inputs (improve quality)

| Input | How It Helps |
|-------|--------------|
| Existing prompts | Builds on proven patterns |
| Integration needs | Determines variable chaining |
| Tool context | Adapts for specific AI (Claude, GPT, etc.) |
| Quality criteria | Defines success metrics per stage |

### Input Validation Checklist

Before proceeding, verify:
- [ ] Task description is clear
- [ ] Desired outcome is defined
- [ ] Stages can be identified

**If inputs are missing:** Ask for task description and desired outcome.

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## Core Frameworks (voice-locked invariants)

### Workflow Patterns

| Pattern | Structure | Use When |
|---------|-----------|----------|
| **Linear** | Stage 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 | Research → Strategy → Execution |
| **Parallel + Merge** | [A + B + C] → Merge → D | Independent research streams |
| **Iterative Loop** | Stage → Check → Refine → Check | Quality-critical outputs |
| **Fork** | Stage 1 → [A or B] based on condition | Different paths for different inputs |

### Variable Chaining Rules

| Rule | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **Explicit naming** | `{{stage1_output}}` not just `{{output}}` |
| **Format matching** | Output format of N must match input format of N+1 |
| **Validation** | Check variables exist before using |
| **Fallback** | Define behavior if variable is empty |

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## Process pointer

Step-by-step phases, flowchart, and pre-built workflow chains live in the premium reference.

Summary: validate inputs → map workflow → generate stage prompts (each using 7-section architecture) → create variable registry → write execution guide → compile single markdown document.

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## Anti-Hallucination Guardrails

1. **Use exact 7-section structure for each stage.** Don't invent new sections.
2. **Mark all variables.** Every user input and stage output must be `{{marked}}`.
3. **Include quality gates.** Every stage needs verification criteria.
4. **Test variable chains.** Ensure outputs match expected inputs.
5. **Reference existing patterns.** Check reference files before creating new workflow stages.

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## Quality

Pre-delivery checklist, worked example (Transcript-to-LinkedIn workflow), and anti-examples live in the premium reference.

Minimum bar: diagram complete, variable registry covers every variable, all stages carry a 7-section prompt, quality gates defined between stages, execution guide present.

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## Skill Auto-Update Protocol

Feedback signal detection, pattern triggers, and self-update format live in the premium reference.

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## Integration with Other Skills

Each stage uses the 7-section prompt architecture from the `prompt-design` skill. For individual prompt creation, use `prompt-design`.

| Skill | Relationship | Usage |
|-------|--------------|-------|
| **prompt-design** | Foundation | Each workflow stage uses 7-section prompt architecture |
| **All content skills** | Uses output | Workflows feed into skill execution |
| **vibe-coding** | Related | For building tools that use workflows |
| **transcript-analysis** | Provides input | Interview workflows |

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