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name: kilo-kit-core\ndescription: >-\nCore Kilo-Kit skill enforcing Hard-Gate and Iron Law principles.\nEnsures AI agents scan the system and codebase before proposing solutions.\nKeywords: hard-gate, iron-law, evidence, scan, verify, system-check, codebase\nversion: 1.0.0\nbehaviors: [search_code, read_file, run_command, reason, validate_data]\ndependencies: []\ntoken_estimate:\nmin: 1000\ntypical: 3000\nmax: 8000

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\uD83D\uDEE1️ Kilo-Kit Core Skill — Hard-Gate & Iron Law

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Philosophy: \"Evidence over Guessing\" — No agent action without verified evidence.

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When to Use

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Use this skill when:

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Do NOT use this skill when:

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Prerequisites

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Before using this skill, ensure:

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⛔ HARD-GATE — Mandatory System Scan

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Rule: The AI agent MUST scan the system and codebase before proposing any solution.\nFailure to pass the Hard-Gate means the agent cannot proceed to execution.

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Hard-Gate Checklist

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hard_gate:\n  system_scan:\n    - [ ] Check available disk space\n    - [ ] Check running processes and resource usage\n    - [ ] Verify runtime versions (Node, Python, .NET, etc.)\n    - [ ] Confirm network/service availability if needed\n\n  codebase_scan:\n    - [ ] Read project structure (top-level directories)\n    - [ ] Identify relevant files for the current task\n    - [ ] Check existing tests related to the change area\n    - [ ] Review recent git history for context on affected files\n\n  context_validation:\n    - [ ] Confirm understanding of the user's intent\n    - [ ] Verify the task scope matches the request\n    - [ ] Identify dependencies that may be affected\n
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Hard-Gate Decision

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IF all_checks_passed:\n    → PROCEED to execution\nELSE:\n    → HALT and report which checks failed\n    → Request missing information or access\n    → Re-run Hard-Gate after resolution\n
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\uD83D\uDD12 Iron Law — Invariant Rules

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These rules are absolute and cannot be overridden under any circumstance.

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The Seven Iron Laws

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#LawDescription
1No Action Without EvidenceEvery proposed change must cite specific files, lines, or outputs as evidence.
2Scan Before You SpeakRun system and codebase scans before making any recommendation.
3Verify Before You ClaimNever claim a task is complete without running verification (tests, build, manual check).
4Minimal Blast RadiusMake the smallest change that solves the problem. Avoid unnecessary modifications.
5Preserve What WorksNever delete or modify working code unless directly required by the task.
6Trace Every DecisionLog the reasoning behind each decision in the Decision Audit Trail.
7Fail Loud, Recover FastIf something fails, report it immediately with full context. Never hide errors.
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Iron Law Enforcement

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enforcement:\n  violation_response:\n    - Log the violation in the Decision Audit Trail\n    - Halt current execution\n    - Return to the Hard-Gate phase\n    - Report the violation to the user\n\n  no_exceptions:\n    - Task urgency does NOT override Iron Laws\n    - User requests do NOT override Iron Laws\n    - Performance pressure does NOT override Iron Laws\n
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\uD83D\uDD00 Process Flow

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Main Processing Flow

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digraph kilo_kit_flow {\n    rankdir=TB;\n    node [shape=box, style=\"rounded,filled\", fontname=\"Helvetica\"];\n\n    start [label=\"User Request\", shape=oval, fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n    hard_gate [label=\"⛔ HARD-GATE\\nSystem & Codebase Scan\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n    gate_check [label=\"All Checks\\nPassed?\", shape=diamond, fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    halt [label=\"HALT\\nReport Missing Info\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n    iron_law [label=\"\uD83D\uDD12 IRON LAW\\nValidate Against Rules\", fillcolor=\"#E3F2FD\"];\n    route [label=\"Route to Skill\\n(Adaptive Dispatch)\", fillcolor=\"#F3E5F5\"];\n    execute [label=\"Execute\\nBehavior Chain\", fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n    verify [label=\"Verify Results\\n(Quality Gates)\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    verified [label=\"Verified?\", shape=diamond, fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    learn [label=\"Learn & Log\\n(Decision Audit Trail)\", fillcolor=\"#E3F2FD\"];\n    done [label=\"Complete\", shape=oval, fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n\n    start -> hard_gate;\n    hard_gate -> gate_check;\n    gate_check -> iron_law [label=\"Yes\"];\n    gate_check -> halt [label=\"No\"];\n    halt -> hard_gate [label=\"Retry\"];\n    iron_law -> route;\n    route -> execute;\n    execute -> verify;\n    verify -> verified;\n    verified -> learn [label=\"Pass\"];\n    verified -> execute [label=\"Fail\\n(fix & retry)\"];\n    learn -> done;\n}\n
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Skill Dispatch Flow

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digraph skill_dispatch {\n    rankdir=LR;\n    node [shape=box, style=\"rounded,filled\", fontname=\"Helvetica\"];\n\n    intent [label=\"Parse Intent\\n& Keywords\", fillcolor=\"#E3F2FD\"];\n    score [label=\"Score Skills\\n(0.0–1.0)\", fillcolor=\"#F3E5F5\"];\n    select [label=\"Select Primary\\nSkill\", fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n\n    debug [label=\"debugging/\\nsystematic\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    root [label=\"debugging/\\nroot-cause\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    verify [label=\"debugging/\\nverification\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    review [label=\"quality/\\ncode-review\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    test [label=\"quality/\\ntesting\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    sec [label=\"development/\\nsecurity\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    back [label=\"development/\\nbackend\", fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n\n    intent -> score -> select;\n    select -> debug [label=\"bug, error\"];\n    select -> root [label=\"root cause, why\"];\n    select -> verify [label=\"verify, confirm\"];\n    select -> review [label=\"review, PR\"];\n    select -> test [label=\"test, TDD\"];\n    select -> sec [label=\"security, auth\"];\n    select -> back [label=\"API, backend\"];\n}\n
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Hard-Gate Scan Flow

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digraph hard_gate_scan {\n    rankdir=TB;\n    node [shape=box, style=\"rounded,filled\", fontname=\"Helvetica\"];\n\n    start [label=\"Begin Hard-Gate\", shape=oval, fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n    sys [label=\"System Scan\\n(disk, memory, runtime)\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n    code [label=\"Codebase Scan\\n(structure, files, tests)\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n    ctx [label=\"Context Validation\\n(intent, scope, deps)\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n    check [label=\"All Passed?\", shape=diamond, fillcolor=\"#FFF9C4\"];\n    pass [label=\"✅ Gate Open\\nProceed\", fillcolor=\"#E8F5E9\"];\n    fail [label=\"❌ Gate Blocked\\nReport & Retry\", fillcolor=\"#FFCDD2\"];\n\n    start -> sys -> code -> ctx -> check;\n    check -> pass [label=\"Yes\"];\n    check -> fail [label=\"No\"];\n    fail -> start [label=\"After resolution\"];\n}\n
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Guidelines

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DO ✅

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DON'T ❌

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Common Patterns

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Pattern 1: Pre-Flight Evidence Gathering

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When: Starting any new task.

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Action: Execute the Hard-Gate scan sequence.

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# System scan\ndf -h                          # Disk space\nfree -m                        # Memory\nnode --version && python3 --version  # Runtimes\n\n# Codebase scan\nfind . -maxdepth 2 -type f | head -50  # Project structure\ngit log --oneline -10                   # Recent changes\n
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Pattern 2: Evidence-Backed Recommendation

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When: Proposing a code change.

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Action: Always include the specific evidence.

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## Recommendation\nChange `src/auth/login.ts:42` from direct string concatenation to parameterized query.\n\n**Evidence:**\n- File: `src/auth/login.ts`, line 42\n- Current code: `db.query(\"SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = '\" + email + \"'\")`\n- Risk: SQL injection (OWASP A03:2021)\n- Test: `tests/auth/login.test.ts` — no injection test exists\n
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Anti-Patterns (AVOID)

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Anti-Pattern 1: Blind Recommendation

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Problem: Suggesting changes without reading the actual code first.

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Instead: Always read the relevant files and cite specific lines before recommending.

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Anti-Pattern 2: Skip-the-Gate

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Problem: Rushing to execution because the task seems simple.

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Instead: Run Hard-Gate scans regardless of perceived task complexity.

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Anti-Pattern 3: Invisible Reasoning

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Problem: Making decisions without documenting the reasoning.

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Instead: Log every decision with evidence and alternatives considered.

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Error Handling

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Error TypeCauseSolution
Hard-Gate FailureMissing system access or informationReport which checks failed; request access
Iron Law ViolationAttempted action without evidenceHalt, return to Hard-Gate, log violation
Skill MismatchWrong skill selected for the taskRe-route through Adaptive Dispatch
Verification FailureChanges don't pass quality gatesFix the issue, re-run verification
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Success Criteria

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Before claiming completion, verify:

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References

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Related Skills

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Feedback Integration

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Kilo-Kit Core Skill v1.0.0 — Evidence over Guessing

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