gsd

What This Skill Does

The GSD (Get Shit Done) skill is a robust, full-lifecycle project management and execution framework ported from Claude Code. It transforms OpenClaw into an autonomous project architect, managing the entire journey from abstract idea to verified implementation. Unlike standard AI task completion, GSD utilizes a rigorous, multi-stage workflow: initial deep context gathering, parallelized automated research, structured roadmap generation, phase-based planning, and wave-based execution.

It treats every project as a series of distinct, verifiable phases. The system includes built-in verification loops, gap-closure logic, and persistent state management, ensuring that even complex, multi-week projects remain organized and traceable. Whether starting from scratch with 'new-project' or integrating into a legacy codebase with 'map-codebase', GSD provides the professional scaffolding necessary for high-fidelity output.

Installation

To integrate GSD into your environment, use the OpenClaw terminal command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/oleg-schmidt/glittercowboy Ensure you have the necessary environment permissions for code execution and file read/write operations for the skill to function effectively.

Use Cases

• Greenfield Development: Architecting and building new applications from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Legacy System Refactoring: Using 'map-codebase' and 'debug' to systematically improve existing code without breaking functionality.
• Complex Feature Rollouts: Breaking down high-level business goals into manageable, verified phases to avoid project drift.
• Iterative R&D: Utilizing the research-heavy workflow to explore technical solutions before committing to a final implementation strategy.

Example Prompts

• "/gsd new-project: I want to build a decentralized task manager using React and Supabase. Start by gathering context and proposing a research plan."
• "/gsd plan-phase 1 --research: Perform deep research into the authentication requirements for our new API and generate a phase 1 execution plan."
• "/gsd debug 'The user settings page is failing to save preferences when toggling dark mode'"

Tips & Limitations

• Leverage Flags: Always use --research or --skip-research to toggle between efficiency and depth depending on the ambiguity of your task.
• Verification Loops: Do not bypass 'verify-work'. It is a core pillar of the system's reliability.
• Pause and Resume: Use 'pause-work' and 'resume-work' when switching tasks to maintain the internal state of the GSD agent.
• Limitations: GSD assumes a high level of agency; monitor long-running executions closely. It is highly effective for code-heavy projects but may be overkill for trivial, one-off commands.