A comprehensive development workflow suite that automates every stage of the software lifecycle from ideation to production deployment.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gstack-skills
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install gstack-skills using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is gstack-skills?
gstack-skills is a professional-grade development workflow suite adapted from Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan's original gstack configuration. This powerful collection of Openclaw Skills enables AI agents to handle complex engineering tasks with the same rigor as a high-growth startup team. It provides a structured framework for product thinking, architectural review, and automated release management.
By implementing the boil the lake principle, gstack-skills ensures that AI-assisted development doesn't just scratch the surface but pursues complete, production-ready implementations. Whether you are validating a new startup idea or automating a complex CI/CD pipeline, these Openclaw Skills provide the specialized routing and tools necessary to maintain high velocity without sacrificing code quality.
gstack-skills Use Cases
- Validating new product ideas and startup concepts using YC-style office hours.
- Conducting deep architectural and CEO-level strategic reviews of feature plans.
- Automating pre-merge code reviews to catch SQL security issues and race conditions.
- Performing systematic root cause analysis during complex debugging sessions.
- Executing automated release workflows including testing, versioning, and PR creation.
How gstack-skills Works
- The user triggers a command like /gstack or a specialized sub-command within the Openclaw Skills environment.
- The gstack-skills router identifies the intent and delegates the task to the specific specialized skill (e.g., /qa or /review).
- The selected skill executes its logic, such as analyzing the codebase, running tests, or generating architectural feedback.
- For multi-stage projects, the suite guides the user through the full lifecycle: Ideation -> Planning -> Implementation -> Review -> QA -> Shipping.
- The agent provides final outputs, such as bug reports, reviewed code, or a successfully deployed release.
gstack-skills Setup
To get started with gstack-skills, ensure you have the Openclaw Skills environment configured and install the suite using the following command:
npm install @openclaw/gstack-skills
Once installed, you can initialize the help menu by typing /gstack in your AI agent interface to verify all specialized sub-skills are correctly routed.
gstack-skills Data Schema & Taxonomy
The gstack-skills suite manages data through a structured routing table and specific file-system interactions:
| Data Component | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Command Router | Maps slash commands to specialized skill modules | JSON |
| Workflow State | Tracks the current phase (e.g., /qa vs /ship) | Metadata |
| Safety Guardrails | Defines restricted file scopes and dangerous operations | Config |
| Release Docs | Automated documentation updates for new ships | Markdown |
gstack-skills Advanced Features
- Intelligent Routing: Automatically directs complex queries to one of 15 specialized expert tools.
- Safety Modes: Includes /careful, /freeze, and /guard commands to prevent accidental file overwrites or dangerous CLI operations.
- CEO & EM Perspectives: Specialized modes that simulate high-level strategic and engineering management feedback.
- Full Lifecycle Automation: Seamlessly transitions from /office-hours ideation to /ship production deployment.
- Cross-Skill Integration: Compatible with data analysis and SQL Openclaw Skills for enhanced investigation capabilities.
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