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dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin

A DeepSeek Harness skill bundle that packages Matt Pocock's preserved SKILL.md workflows into DSH's single-level skill layout. It includes 18 engineering skills and 7 productivity skills, installed through DSH's plugin system.

How to install the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin

dsh plugin --profile web add https://github.com/xiaoxiaosrm/dsh-mattpocock-skills/releases/download/v0.3.0/mattpocock-community-dsh-engineering-skills-0.3.0.tgz

Copying does not run this command. Review the repository and version before use.

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Snapshot date: Aug 15, 2026

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What the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin can do

  • Installs 25 discoverable skills: 18 engineering and 7 productivity workflows.
  • Provides workflows for code review, architecture, TDD, bug diagnosis, research, specifications, ticketing, triage, and merge-conflict resolution.
  • Provides productivity flows for teaching, plan grilling, handoffs, questionnaires, skeptical review, and agent-oriented writing.
  • Registers its skills directory with DSH's skill-filesystem provider through a Cordis patch.
  • Supports model-and-user invocation for 11 skills and user-only slash-menu invocation for 14 skills.

Where the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin fits

  • Guide implementation work with TDD, code review, design, research, and debugging workflows.
  • Turn incoming work into specifications, tickets, triage decisions, and implementation plans.
  • Create persistent teaching workspaces with the user-invoked /teach flow.
  • Produce handoff summaries and documentation intended for agent use.
  • Review plans, claims, and designs through structured questioning.

Who the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin is for

  • DeepSeek Harness users seeking structured engineering workflows.
  • Developers who use Matt Pocock's skills and want them available in DSH.
  • Teams needing repeatable planning, review, triage, and handoff prompts.

dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin limitations

  • This is an unofficial community adaptation; the original skill bodies are attributed to Matt Pocock's upstream repository.
  • 14 bundled skills are user-only and must be invoked from the slash menu or with a /name command.
  • The agents/*.yaml companion files are Claude Code descriptors and are inert in DSH.
  • Some tracking-dependent skills reference upstream setup materials; the README advises running setup or providing an issue tracker.
  • Requires a DeepSeek Harness installation and Node.js 20 or later.

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What is the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin?

dsh-mattpocock-skills is a project included in the current DSH plugin snapshot. This page organizes repository metadata and reviewed notes, but you should still inspect the upstream repository before running it.

How do I install the dsh-mattpocock-skills DSH plugin?

The page shows the install command captured from the source record. Copying does not run it, so confirm the package, profile, and version against upstream documentation first.

Which DSH profile does dsh-mattpocock-skills use?

The snapshot records web as the dsh-mattpocock-skills profile. DSH conventions can change quickly, so verify the manifest and README before installation.

Is dsh-mattpocock-skills compatible with the current DSH release?

The source data does not include a verified compatibility matrix. Check recent commits, releases, and DSH breaking changes, then test in a profile you can roll back.

What should I do if dsh-mattpocock-skills fails to load?

Check the install command, selected profile, dependency logs, and Cordis startup output first. Keep the exact error string, then compare it with this site's fix pages and upstream issues.

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