Chrisallenlane Claude Swe Workflows
chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that bundles software-engineering workflow skills for planning, deliberation, implementation, and quality with Claude agents.
by chrisallenlane · github.com/chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows
Install structured software-engineering workflows in Claude Code so planning, deliberation, implementation, and quality steps run as repeatable agent rituals instead of ad-hoc prompts.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows@chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflowsBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows").
What it does
chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows is a Claude Code plugin bundle that packages software engineering workflows for agents—emphasizing deliberation, planning, implementation, and quality rather than a lone automation hook. Solo builders and small teams shipping with Claude Code can register it when they want specialist-style SWE rituals (plan before coding, deliberate on tradeoffs, keep quality in the loop) instead of rewriting the same multi-step instructions every session. The listing is a mirror of upstream SWE workflow material, with metadata pointing at development-oriented categories and workflow-centric keywords. It fits the Validate and Ship phases indirectly through scope and review patterns, but the strongest home in Skillselion is Build under project-style agent tooling because that is where implementation discipline matters most. Expect process skills and workflow definitions rather than a full MCP server or marketplace of unrelated plugins.
Highlights
- Mirror-style software engineering workflow pack for Claude Code with deliberation, planning, and implementation themes
- Keyword surface spans quality, specialist roles, and structured SWE rituals for agents
- Single-plugin bundle focused on engineering process rather than one-off API glue
- Suited to builders who want agent skills aligned to planning and delivery discipline
- Community mirror listing with 12 GitHub stars and one bundled plugin
Why builders use it
Ad-hoc agent sessions skip planning and quality gates, so solo builders redo the same SWE process prompts and ship inconsistent code.
After you add the plugin, Claude Code can follow mirrored SWE workflows for deliberation and implementation with less manual prompt scaffolding each task.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Development Tools.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 12 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows for?
It is for Claude Code users who want structured software engineering workflows—planning, deliberation, implementation, and quality—without hand-authoring those steps every time.
When should I use chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows?
Use it when starting non-trivial features, refactors, or bug fixes where you want the agent to follow a deliberate SWE ritual rather than jumping straight to code.
How do I add chrisallenlane-claude-swe-workflows to my agent?
Install or register the plugin from the chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows repository in Claude Code per your plugin manager, then invoke the bundled SWE workflow skills from the project context.
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