A Claude Code plugin that brings structure to software development — requirements gathering, planning, and SDLC discipline before you write a line of code.
Built as an alternative to "vibe coding": lay the groundwork first.
Groundwork intercepts vague implementation requests and guides you through a lightweight requirements process before anything gets built. Instead of jumping straight to code, you get a structured brief with acceptance criteria that both you and Claude agree on.
From Claude Code:
/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/Stormbreaker9000/groundwork
Then install the plugin:
/plugin install groundwork@groundwork-dev
Run /groundwork in any Claude Code session to see available workflows.
When you make a vague request like "build me a login form" or "add dark mode", the requirements skill will pause and ask clarifying questions before touching code.
| Workflow | Trigger | Description |
|---|---|---|
requirements |
"build X", "add Y", "make it do Z" | Turns vague requests into a structured brief with acceptance criteria before any code is written |
## Requirements Brief
**Problem:** [One sentence: what breaks or is missing and for whom]
**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] [Specific, testable condition]
**Constraints:** [What this must not do or must stay within]
**Out of Scope:** [What will not be addressed in this change]
Claude will not write code until you sign off on the brief.
- Architecture design workflow
- Test planning workflow
- Release checklist workflow
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PreToolUsehooks to enforce requirements brief before implementation -
requirements-analystagent for fully autonomous requirements gathering
groundwork/
├── .claude-plugin/ # Plugin manifests
├── skills/ # Markdown instruction sets (skill triggers)
├── commands/ # Slash commands (/groundwork)
├── hooks/ # Event-driven scripts (SessionStart)
└── agents/ # Dispatched subagents
MIT