🔍 Algorithm
This skill guides you through a seven-phase, structured approach to complex tasks, defining success first and iterating with learning signals.
npx playbooks add skill robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill algorithm
About Algorithm
The Algorithm skill is a code-review tool that guides developers through a structured seven-phase approach to tackle complex tasks. It enables a methodical process that starts by defining success and then iterates based on learning signals, allowing for refinement and improvement. Developers would use this skill when facing intricate coding challenges that require a systematic and adaptive approach to ensure successful outcomes.
Its 20-word system prompt specializes your agent in code review & quality with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
Use Cases
- Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
- Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
- Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
- Generating detailed code review comments
Example Prompts
System Prompt (20 words)
This skill guides you through a seven-phase, structured approach to complex tasks, defining success first and iterating with learning signals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Algorithm?
Algorithm is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill guides you through a seven-phase, structured approach to complex tasks, defining success first and iterating with learning signals.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.
How do I use Algorithm with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill algorithm in your terminal to install Algorithm into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Algorithm?
Algorithm is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Algorithm free to use?
Yes, Algorithm is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure/tree/main/skills/Algorithm. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
