senior-devProduction development workflow with TODO tracking, Graphite PRs, GitHub issues, Vercel deploy checks, and SMS notifications. Use when starting a new task, fixing bugs, implementing features, or any development work that needs tracked progress and code review.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install michaelmonetized/senior-devA 12-step production workflow that keeps context across compaction.
cd ~/Projects/<project>Create or append to TODO.md:
## [Date] Task: <description>
- [ ] Subtask 1
- [ ] Subtask 2Complete work, check off TODO items as done.
Update CHANGELOG.md (create if missing):
## [Unreleased]
### Added/Changed/Fixed
- Description of changegit add -A
git diff --staged # Verify changes match requestBranch naming: (issue|feature|fix)/
gt create "feature/add-dark-mode" -m "Add dark mode toggle"
gt submitIf this fixes an issue, create the issue first:
gh issue create --title "Bug: description" --body "Details..."
# Note the issue number
gt create "issue/42-fix-login-bug" -m "Fix login bug (#42)"
gt submitWait for reviewer comments. Address feedback:
# Make fixes
git add -A
gt modify -m "Address review feedback"
gt submitAfter PR merges:
git checkout main && git pullFor Vercel projects:
# Watch deployment (polls until Ready/Error, auto-fetches logs on failure)
vlIf build fails → gh issue create with error logs, restart from step 6.
Report completion format:
✅ [Project] Task completed
PR:
Deploy: success/failed
| Step | Command | Purpose |
|------|---------|---------|
| Stage | git add -A | Stage all changes |
| Verify | git diff --staged | Review before commit |
| Branch | gt create "type/name" -m "msg" | Create branch + commit |
| PR | gt submit | Push + create/update PR |
| Issue | gh issue create | Track bugs/tasks |
| Deploy | vl | Watch build, auto-fetch logs on error |
feature/ — New functionalityfix/ — Bug fixes issue/ — Linked to GitHub issue (include #number)chore/ — Maintenance, deps, configgt — Graphite CLI for stacked PRsgh — GitHub CLI for issuesvl — Vercel deploy watcher (or vercel CLI)Generated Mar 1, 2026
A startup building a new customer dashboard needs to implement dark mode. The developer uses the skill to create a TODO.md entry, implement the feature, track changes in CHANGELOG.md, create a Graphite PR via 'gt', and monitor Vercel deployment. This ensures structured progress and quick iteration for rapid product updates.
An e-commerce site experiences a login bug affecting user sessions. The developer creates a GitHub issue with 'gh', branches with 'issue/42-fix-login-bug', fixes the bug, updates TODO.md and CHANGELOG.md, and submits a PR. Post-merge, they check Vercel deployment and report completion, maintaining system reliability.
A financial application requires dependency updates and configuration changes. The developer uses a 'chore/' branch prefix, tracks tasks in TODO.md, stages and verifies changes with git, creates a PR via Graphite, and ensures deployment success with 'vl'. This minimizes downtime and keeps the app secure.
A healthcare portal needs to integrate a new API for patient data. The developer starts by outlining subtasks in TODO.md, implements the feature under a 'feature/' branch, documents changes in CHANGELOG.md, and uses Graphite for PR management. After merge, they verify deployment on Vercel and send an SMS report.
Companies offer software as a service with monthly or annual subscriptions. This skill supports continuous development cycles, enabling frequent feature releases and bug fixes to retain customers and drive recurring revenue through enhanced product value.
Development agencies use this workflow to manage client projects efficiently. It standardizes processes from task tracking to deployment, improving delivery speed and quality, which helps secure contracts and bill based on project milestones or hourly rates.
Organizations maintain open-source projects while offering paid enterprise support. The skill ensures robust version control and issue management, facilitating community contributions and reliable updates that attract enterprise clients for premium support and customization.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure all required CLI tools (gt, gh, vl) are installed and configured with proper authentication. Integrate the workflow into existing CI/CD pipelines by automating TODO.md updates and deploy checks for seamless adoption.
Interact with GitHub using the `gh` CLI. Use `gh issue`, `gh pr`, `gh run`, and `gh api` for issues, PRs, CI runs, and advanced queries.
Query the DeepWiki MCP server for GitHub repository documentation, wiki structure, and AI-powered questions.
Automated GitHub PR code review with diff analysis, lint integration, and structured reports. Use when reviewing pull requests, checking for security issues,...
Essential Git commands and workflows for version control, branching, and collaboration.
Advanced git operations beyond add/commit/push. Use when rebasing, bisecting bugs, using worktrees for parallel development, recovering with reflog, managing subtrees/submodules, resolving merge conflicts, cherry-picking across branches, or working with monorepos.
Format commit messages using the Conventional Commits specification. Use when creating commits, writing commit messages, or when the user mentions commits, git commits, or commit messages. Ensures commits follow the standard format for automated tooling, changelog generation, and semantic versioning.