A lightweight system for meta-prompting, context engineering, and spec-driven development, open-gsd/get-shit-done-redux combats "context rot" in AI coding assistants. It empowers solo builders and small teams to ship reliably by ensuring clear specifications, controlled context, and pre-release verification, enhancing the quality and dependability of AI-generated code.

How It Works

This system employs a six-command loop (initialize, discuss, plan, execute, verify, ship) for atomic development steps. It leverages structured artifacts (PROJECT.md, REQUIREMENTS.md, etc.) for session persistence and uses dedicated subagent contexts to manage AI context windows, preventing bloat and maintaining quality. The approach emphasizes structured planning, parallel execution in fresh contexts, and a robust verification phase with automated debugging and fix-plan generation.

Quick Start & Requirements

Installation is via npx @opengsd/get-shit-done-redux@latest. The system supports multiple AI runtimes including Claude Code, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, Codex, and Copilot, running on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Prerequisites include Node.js/npm for the installer. Official documentation is available via docs/USER-GUIDE.md, docs/COMMANDS.md, and docs/ARCHITECTURE.md. A continuity announcement is at https://github.com/open-gsd/get-shit-done-redux/discussions/109.

Highlighted Details

• Cross-runtime compatibility via an intelligent installer that adapts Claude Code format for other runtimes.
• Mitigates AI context bloat by executing heavy work in isolated subagent contexts.
• Maintains state across sessions using persistent, structured artifacts like PROJECT.md and ROADMAP.md.
• Includes package legitimacy checks and an optional fallow integration for structural code review.

Maintenance & Community

The project is actively maintained by the open-gsd team following a migration from a previous upstream due to trust concerns. Community support is available via Discord (https://discord.gg/mYgfVNfA2r). The project is trusted by engineers at major tech companies.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the MIT License, permitting broad commercial use and integration. The installer handles runtime-specific formatting, but manual file copying without this step can lead to schema validation errors in target runtimes.

Limitations & Caveats

The standard installer requires Node.js/npm; alternative manual installation paths exist for Node.js-free environments. Codex users must use CLI version 0.130.0+ for correct skill discovery. The project's history includes a fork due to past issues with its former upstream.