🧪 Council
Query multiple AI agents in parallel for diverse perspectives. Use when you want multiple viewpoints on a question, to compare approaches, or to find consensus among AI models.
npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill council
About Council
Query multiple AI agents in parallel for diverse perspectives. Use when you want multiple viewpoints on a question, to compare approaches, or to find consensus among AI models.
This compact 28-word instruction set is purpose-built for testing & qa work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (28 words)
Query multiple AI agents in parallel for diverse perspectives. Use when you want multiple viewpoints on a question, to compare approaches, or to find consensus among AI models.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council?
Council is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. Query multiple AI agents in parallel for diverse perspectives. Use when you want multiple viewpoints on a question, to compare approaches, or to find consensus among AI models.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Council with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill council in your terminal to install Council into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Council?
Council is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Council free to use?
Yes, Council is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/johnlindquist/claude/tree/main/skills/council. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
