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Get work done with get-shit-done

Name: Get work done with get-shit-done
Author: gsd-build

Founders use get-shit-done for meta-prompting and context engineering, with 64k+ GitHub stars.

intermediate⏱ 30 minutes💵 Free + LLM API costs

64,777 stars5,464 forksJavaScriptHealth Score 8/10Updated 5/31/2026100% free · open source

What it is

A meta-prompting system that helps you build and organize complex prompts for Claude Code to create specific outputs.

What you can make with it

Automations like: generate a product description for an e-commerce website or translate text from one language to another.

How it helps

This skill helps you streamline your workflow and reduce manual effort when working with Claude Code, making it a great time-saver.

Real use case example

"A solo developer wants to automate generating product descriptions for their e-commerce website. They use this skill to create a meta-prompt for Claude Code, specifying the product description format, tone, and keywords. After setting it up, they can simply input their product data and get a high-quality product description in minutes."

If you're new

Pick this up when you're new to AI-powered development and need a simple way to build and organize complex prompts.

If you're senior

Reach for this skill when you need to create highly customized and efficient automations that integrate with Claude Code.

Common confusion cleared up

This skill is not a standalone AI engine but rather a tool for building and optimizing prompts for Claude Code.

Best inside these AI tools

Claude CodeCursorCodex CLI

Pairs with

Claude APIStripe webhookNotion database

Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: This open-source skill is included in the marketplace as it's a highly rated and versatile tool that can be used in various contexts.

What it does

Get-shit-done is a meta-prompting system that enables context engineering and spec-driven development for Claude Code by TÂCHES, helping developers automate tasks and workflows.

Install / run

Clone the repository using the command `git clone https://github.com/gsd-build/get-shit-done.git`

When to use it

•When you need to automate repetitive tasks in your development workflow
•When you want to create custom workflows for your team using Claude Code
•When you need to integrate multiple tools and services into a single workflow

Quick start

1Navigate to the cloned repository using the command `cd get-shit-done`
2Review the example configuration files in the `examples` directory to understand how to structure your workflow
3Create a new file in the `specs` directory to define your custom workflow using the spec-driven development approach
4Use the `gsd` command to execute your custom workflow, referencing the example commands in the README for guidance
5Modify the `config.js` file to customize the behavior of the get-shit-done system for your specific use case

Ready-to-paste prompt

Create a workflow that automates the process of creating a new GitHub repository using the prompt `gsd specs/new-repo.js --name=my-new-repo --description=My+new+repository`

Heads up: Make sure you have Node.js installed and configured on your system, as get-shit-done is built on top of JavaScript and requires a compatible runtime environment to function correctly

Saves to your device

Topics

claude-code

context-engineering

meta-prompting

spec-driven-development

How Get work done with get-shit-done works

Codeflow

Free to inspect

Get work done with get-shit-done is a very large JavaScript project (~109k lines across 452 code files, plus 554 test files). It is a full software project: use it through its install path rather than reading it end to end. Last commit 3 months ago, MIT license, has a test suite.

Size

Very large codebase

~109k lines · 452 code files · days to read — use, don't read

Setup

Developer setup

A real software project. Use it via its install path; don't expect to read it all.

Runs on

Node.js

No API keys detected

JavaScript 73%TypeScript 27%

Where to start reading

1
README.md
Start here — what it does and how to install it
2
AGENTS.md
The instructions the AI actually follows
3
bin/gsd-sdk.js
Where the program starts running
4
package.json
Dependencies and the commands it exposes
5
get-shit-done/templates/README.md
Inside get-shit-done/ — the main logic begins here